The Pit and the Peak of a Wednesday.

{the pit} This is the perfect picture to describe how I've been feeling lately.

My back has been absolutely killing me.

I feel like I'm a ninety year old woman.
I think I need a back transplant.
Or maybe just a chiropractor.

{the peak} Guess who's done with school for the semester? Me, me, me! I could not be more excited about it either. It feels so good to not have to worry about homework. Helllllooo life! I have missed you.

Sin City Weekend.

Three words: Vegas road trip!

And I couldn't be more excited.

Especially since I'll be going with all my friends.

Just like old times.

And also, it'll be warm there.

80 degree weather? Yes please!

Can't wait to see how much more scandalous Vegas has gotten since I've last gone.

Porn grows on tree there ya know.

For reals though.

I'm not really a big fan of Vegas for that reason.

Such a filthy city.

But yet still so much fun!

M&M factory, Ceasers Palace shopping, Elvis Presley wannabes, smoky casinos, New York New York roller coaster, wedding chapels, here I come!

Quote of the Week.

The best things in life are not things.

Happy Easter.

Greatest man in history, named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him..... He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.

Happy Easter!

The Pit and the Peak of a Friday.

{the pit} Day three of being pitch all alone. I hate it. The first night I was scared pissless. My head always plays games with myself and I scare myself to death. I'll hear the littlest noise and think someone is breaking in to rape/kidnap me/steal everything and anything in sight.Good news. I got through the night with no robber/rapist. Also, I have never had so many conversations with my dog Ellie. She is probably so annoyed of me. The fam comes home on Sunday. Thank goodness. Till then Ellie and Adele (yes, the singer) will be keeping me company.

{the peak} Don't you love how blunt kids are? "Miss. McCall, you have hair on your arms like a boy!" Thank you, thank you very much Chloe for reminding me. It made me laugh though. What can I say, she's right! I actually used to shave my arms in middle school cause I was so embarrassed. Now I'm over it and don't care what people think. Plus everyone has hair on their arms! ....just maybe not as dark and plentiful as mine :) I owe all this hairiness to my dad's side. Hispanics are hairy people if you didn't now.

Quote of the Week.

Life's like a novel
With the end ripped out
The edge of a canyon
With only one way down
Take what you're given before its gone
Start holding on, keep holding on

Cause when push comes to shove
You taste what you're made of
You might bend till you break
Cause it's all you can take
On your knees you look up
Decide you've had enough
You get mad, you get strong
Wipe your hands, shake it off
Then you stand, then you stand

{Stand, Rascal Flatts}

The Pit and the Peak of a Tuesday.

{the pit} The fam is leaving me tomorrow and going to the sunny and warm weather of Arizona to visit my Abuela. Why am I not going? Finals. And I couldn't be more upset about it. I pray they all come back sun burnt and with food poisoning. Kidding. That's mean. I hope they have fun. I'm just bitter cause I can't go.

{the peak} Kaden came up to me today and informed me that, "Fish are friends! Not food, Miss. Call!" I melt. It was thee cutest! He then decided to walk around the classroom letting everyone know that fish are friends, not food. Wise words from a two year old.

Finals.

It's that time.

No sleep.

Stress.

A million things to do.

Studying 24/7.

No life.

Final projects.

No time to eat. Or even think.

Oh how I love the end of the semester

Not!

It's the worst.

The end of the semester does bring some good news though... No school till August.

Thank. The. Heavens.

Happy Birthday Bray.

Braydon, Braydon, Braydon.

Where to begin?

You always keep the fam and I on our toes.

Whether it be with your fun personality, your cluelessness or your car accidents.

You're caring, outgoing, personable, smart, strong willed, opinionated and hard working.

I almost lose track the number of times you've gotten in a fight with someone cause you were standing up for someone who was being picked on.

You brought me one of my biggest trials in life.

But I wouldn't have picked anyone else but you to bring me this trial.

Because of it, I am a stronger person.

Thank you.

I'll always remember the time when I was on my death bed sick with the flu.

I would have my head over the toilet and you would be standing right behind me, with a glass of water, waiting for me to be done.

I hope to one day have a husband who will take care of me, as good as you have taken care of me over the years.

It's crazy to think you'll be graduating in just a few short months.

I remember being in your exact position.

Nothing else mattered except moving out of the house and living the college life.

Other things are way more important than this.

And in time you'll soon realize this.

Remember who you are and what you stand for.

Start preparing for the mish.

You're going to be an awesome missionary, I know it.

Don't forget about the ones who love you and have always been there for you.

I couldn't ask for a better brother.

Happy Birthday bud.

Spilt Milk.

By far the highlight of my week.

Madi spilled her milk on the floor today, so I told her to get a paper towel and clean it up.

She had a lot to say about it.

"Oh shit! Oh shit! Awe man! Oh shit!"

I usually am not supposed to laugh at this kind of stuff.

Swearing isn't really acceptable at age three.

But I couldn't help it.

It was so cute to hear "oh shit" over and over again in the sweetest, littlest voice.

Singles Ward.

This July will mark two years being in the singles ward.
Needless to say I have learned many things.
Such as...

You're probably going to be given a "made up" calling. Which is okay. At least you're involved right? ....sort of.

Try your best to avoid sitting behind a couple. You'll end up watching them gaze into each others eyes the whole time instead of the speaker.

There is a world of difference between a Provo ward and other wards. Hard to explain, it's one of those you just have to have experienced it kind of things.

The last fast Sunday before you get married you and your future hubs are supposed to get up and bear your testimony. Almost all about each other. (of course)

I don't want to be 30 years old and still in a singles ward. Besides, don't they kick you out by then?

Testimony meetings are awesome. You learn so much from others. And you almost always walk away feeling that much grateful for your life.

Quote of the Week.

Live simple. Give more. Expect less.

The Pit and the Peak of a Thursday.

{the pit} Snow. And that's all I'm gonna say cause I know I'll end up complaining.

{the peak} It's Thursday. Which means tomorrow is Friday. Which means it's the weekend! Thank. The. Heavens.
Also I had dinner with Erin tonight. It was so good to see her! I love catching up with old friends.You have to understand that in high school Erin couldn't walk two feet in the lunch room without having to have someone by her side. Now she is probably the most mature, genuine and strongest person I know.

Quote of the Week.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. 

Conference Weekend.

Confession: This is the first time in probably years that I have stayed awake during Sunday conference.
My bad.
Those men know what they're talking about.

My favorite talk was by Richard G. Scott.
Such a sweet old man.

"My heart weeps for the sisters who haven't had the opportunity to marry. Some of you may feel lonely and unappreciated and cannot see how it will be possible for you to have the blessings of marriage and children and your own family. All things are possible to the lord and he keeps the promises he inspires his prophets to declare. Eternity is a long time. Have faith in those promises and live to be worthy of them so that in his time the lord can make them come true in your life. With certainty you will receive every promised blessing for which you are worthy."

Do you ever have those moments where it seems like the person who's speaking wrote the talk just for you.
Well I had one of those moments.

I also liked a talk by this one guy. I can't seem to remember his name though. Dang. Should have wrote it down. But he talked about "to be's"

"Christlike to be's cannot be seen. But they are motivating force behind what we can do which can be seen."

Loved this talk. Made me want to be a better person.
So here's my to be list

{to be}
a loyal friend
a regular temple goer
an inspirational teacher
married for eternity in the temple
a little more grateful
a supportive wife
forgiving of people who have hurt me deeply
a nurturing mother
closer to Christ

Spring?

I think winter is confused.

This is what I woke up to this morning.

I was ticked.

From 75 degree weather yesterday......to this.

Only in Utah.

It should probably get warm pronto and STAY warm so I can show off my cute pedi.

Let the monthly pedicures with Jax begin!

Happy Birthday Mom.

To the best Mom in the world....

There are exactly three words that I think of right off the top of my head that sums you up.

Selfless, calm and kind.
Selfless. You're constantly doing things for others, which means you barely have time to do things for yourself and somehow, you're okay with that.
Calm. I thank you for passing this gene onto me. In all my 20 years of life I have only heard you raise your voice once. And even then I don't know if you could call it yelling.
Kind. There are people who are kind because it's the right thing to do and then there are people who are kind because it's what they want to do. You are definitely a person that is kind to people because you want to be. Because you truly and genuinely care for them.
You have been through so much.
Trials have tested your faith and yet you still are unwavering and faithful.

I love all the little quirks about you...
Taking ten hours to eat a meal.
Constantly asking the same question you asked five minutes ago.
Never on time.
Your ear piercing snore.
How you give out hugs like candy.

Thank you for always having a hot meal on the table for us to eat.
Thank you for showing us how to be organized and clean.
Thank you for being such a good example to us.
Thank you for teaching us the importance of the gospel.
Thank you for staying strong when everyone else would expect you to give up.
Thank you for showing us the importance of having a higher education.
Thank you for being the best mom in the world.
Happy Birthday Mom.
Love you lots.