finally its friday

this weeks has been fantastic! Gigi moved in this week and i have LOVED having one of my friends around.  we made Hawaiian haystacks on.... monday? and then last night we made home made enchiladas (yay for lunch of leftovers!) it's been so fun to hang out with her and soccerbry and just see how in love they really are.  i am so excited for them (insert girly squeal of delight here)

did i mention we have chickens at my aunt's house? gigi loves them!

we LOVED skyping with gabby... she's the best!

they are in love.

my 4th was pretty uneventful i spent most of the time just getting ready for retreat for girls and it was perfect....


which brings me to my most favorite thing of ALL!!!

retreat for girls is finally here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OH MY GOSH! YAY YAY YAY!!!!


in just a few short days i will be hanging stars and lanterns and streamer and posters with sticky tack. talking to a bunch of 14-15 years olds. and teaching the gospel.  I AM BURSTING AT THE SEAMS.

and i am soooooooooo nervous! i could throw up.  after all of the preparations that i have worked tirelessly on for months i don't want anything to go wrong.  but if there is one thing that i have learned this summer is nothing ever goes as planned.  so i guess i just have to trust in the Lord and hope pray that it all works out!

this is part of my costume for one of the fashion show categories!

OH i forgot there was another really exciting thing that happened this week! Elder Jarman's trainer finished up his mission and so when he got home he added me on facebook.  he told me that Elder Jarman told him to tell me Hello.  he also told me that elder jarman is extremely focused and a super amazing missionary. and that is what i love to hear about my best friend! also michael sent home pictures this week and you can check them out here!

also... i can start my mission papers in just a little over a week.... weird?