Mammoth

While home, we took a family vacation to Mammoth.

So gorgeous there.

Friday:

Arrival.

Saturday:

8 mile hike.

(Gorgeous view)

Sunday:

Church.

Small walk around some

lakes and waterfalls.

Monday:

Small 2 mile hike.

Tuesday:

Home.

Tons of relaxing and time to enjoy family.

Not a Utard.

Dear California,

I am sad to say that I now have:

a Utah license

and Utah license plates.

I shed a few tears when I think about it.

I will forever keep my California license

and license plates.

Don't you worry though...

I WILL BE BACK!!

(soon, I hope.)

-Yours truly,

Emily.

Sundays.

I love Sundays.

It is my favorite day of the week.

I love being able to relax, slow down, and reflect on my life.

One of my absolute favorite hymns is

I Know That My Redeemer Lives.

I almost always read this hymn while the Sacrament is being passed.

My favorite verse is...

He lives, my kind, wise Heavenly Friend.

He lives and loves me to the end.

He lives, and while he lives, I'll sing.

He lives, my Prophet, Priest and King.

He lives, and grants me daily breath.

He lives, and I shall conquer death.

He lives my mansion to prepare.

He lives to bring me safely there.

Whenever I am homesick or going through a hard time,

I remember this song.

It brings comfort to me.

I know that my Savior lives.

I feel his love all the time.

And it is the best feeling.

Happy Sunday everyone!

{I love pictures of Christ with children.

It brings joy to my heart.}

Good News!!

NO FRACTURE!!

I went back to the doctor today for a follow-up on my ankle.

Doctor says I have no fracture!!

Oh it was so good to hear that.

Doctor says I am able to go on hikes when I am in mammoth.

I was given exercises to do, so that I can build strength in my ankle again.

Can't wait for this ankle to be fully healed.

More good news...

- I get to see my family in 6 days.

- Almost done with my paper for math.

- 7 more shifts of work before I go home.

- 4 days of 7 am class left.

- Waffle Mania at Heidi & Stevens on Sunday.

Bring on the next 6 days!!

Until next time...

AUGUST!!

I can hardly believe it is already...

AUGUST!!

I am so stoked for this month.

Why?

I AM GOING HOME!!

for 2 weeks.

That means...

No Work.

No School.

No Grocery Shopping.

Hanging out with friends.

Spending time with family.

Seeing B.

Disneyland.

BEACH.

etc.

This all makes me so so so happy!! :)

Only 9 more days until I am on my way back home!

{Another Mammoth trip this Summer.}

{So excited to see my family!!}

{I can hardly wait to see him <3}

See you soon California.

VEGAS BABY!!

I took my first trip to Vegas.

Short. And Sweet.

I had the privilege of seeing

Beatles Love Cirque du Soleil.

Such an amazing show.

While in Vegas, Blakes parents got me a wheelchair.

That way I wouldn't have to walk around alot

because of my ankle.

They also got one for grandma too,

so that I didn't have to do it all alone.

Vegas is great!!

I'd love to go back for a little longer of a trip.

{The love of my life.}

{Wheelchair buddies.}

{Love them all.}

{Isn't he so handsome?}

{Brotherly love.}

{I'm the serious one. While he is the goofy one.

Okay, not always.}

Stay happy.

Until next time...

:)

Gimpy is in the house!!

Oh no worries everyone!!

I just have a sprained ankle.

Let me just inform you on how this happened.

Wednesday, I went to school.

It was just a normal day.

Walking down the stairs to class.

And what happens?

I lose my footing on the last two steps.

Usually when this happens...I am totally fine.

But, this time it totally did it.

So I go throughout the day thinking I was going to be totally fine.

Thinking oh its probably only a twist.

And then it started to get REALLY bad that night.

I went to the doctor on Thursday morning

and the doctor came to the conclusion that I have a high ankle sprain.

(Apparently, this is worse than a low ankle sprain.)

I go back in a few weeks to find out if the xray shows a fracture

or if its just the way my bone is shaped.

The doctor put me in a boot and gave me crutches.

My reaction was priceless when I was told to wear a boot.

One of those face like:

"Are you kidding me? This is the worst news right now.

TERRIBLE!"

I am not able to work at one job.

Thankfully,

I am still able to work at one.

I guess it is nice to have a little break,

but hopefully I will be back soon!

It is killing me not being able to

do all the thing that I need to do.

I am so grateful for everyone that is helping me out with this injury.

Whether it be giving me company, giving me rides, bringing me food, etc.

I really appreciate everyones love and help.

I am learning lots of things from this injury.

This is a blessing in my life.

And I am grateful for it.