time to brag...

I figure it appropriate to brag about how wonderful my Mom is, especially today since it is her 50th Birthday!!! (it's okay Mom, you don't even look like you are 50) I feel so blessed that she is my mother and that I am able to be a part of this great family- I seriously couldn't ask for anything more. I have it good. And my Mom just rocks! Common nicknames used: Teen Face, Tuna, and Teen! I could name over 50 things that I love about my Mom and why she is so great...but I will just stick to a few!

So here is just a FEW reasons why I have a great Mom:

- She is an EXCELLENT cook! It is one of the things I miss the most while being out at school. She has the best recipes and makes the best food! One day I hope I can cook as good as she does!

-She likes to have fun with us. Like this instant: we were baking Christmas cookies last year, we were all on this sugar high so we just found everything to be funny. So she was up on the stool trying to get something, but she couldn't get it or even focus because we were all laughing too hard. And, you should hear her laugh- it's priceless.

-One of my personal favorite things about her: She likes to visit her college kids out in Utah when she gets the chance to! I know she'd come out more if she could! She really loves and cares for her children more than anything in the world!

-She is a good sun-bathing partner. It's nice to have someone to come along with you for some good sun time. She likes to get color and she'll always be the one to talk the entire time-she'll complain if we start listening to our ipods. sorry mom.

-She's the only daughter in her family with 5 brothers. She had to deal with all the torment and teasing growing up- so she's pretty tough. But she is a great daughter and sister to this fam.

-She likes to keep the house clean. And maybe sometimes she might spill or make messes, but she won't freak out about it- she'll laugh about it first and then clean it up. It's nice to have a clean and organizing mother, but she's not uptight about it all the time- maybe that's where I get my cleanliness and organization skills from.

-She loves and adores her family. If she had it her way- we'd all still be together, living in the same state, and in the same house. She only wants what is best for her family and always looks out for every single one of them. She never favors one over the other. She will drop everything and do anything for any of us. That's why she's the best Mom.

-She is a hard worker. Working a full time job, being primary president, and team mom- she keeps herself busy and occupied. But she'll manage to find times to squeeze in her 10 minute power naps on a day-to-day basis...she at least deserves that.

-She's a good friend. She is so nice and kind to everyone. No one ever talks negatively about her because she is a person who is easily loved. She cares for her friends and wants to know what is going on in their lives. I think that's where I get that attribute from-We are pretty alike when it comes to how well we treat our friends and how we will always do nice things for everyone. That's not a bad thing to have.

-She is a good wife. I'm so lucky to have been raised with such great parents. They have taught me everything I know; I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for them and their examples. Really, how did I get so lucky?

-She likes to stay active. She can't stand sitting and relaxing for long periods of time. She always wants to be doing something and likes to stay in shape.

And... she is still a babe even at 50 years old! :)

Happy Birthday Mom!

I'm so lucky to have you as my mom! You have helped me become the person I am today- I couldn't have gotten to this point without your help! You have always been there for me and will always sit and listen to me complain, cry, or even share my excitement with me.

You are the best! I wish I could be there to celebrate this special day with you! I miss you and hope you have a fabulous day! :)

Love you!

October Festivities!

October was a busy month for me!

With Visitors, Football Games, Vacations, Birthdays, Halloween and Goodbyes.. this month flew by so fast!!

So here's what's the latest:

-Reuniting with some of my favorite boys to celebrate Andre's Birthday:

-This cute little girl, Miss Peyton Reeve, was baptized!

-The Sant and the Nichol gang- all grown up now; first time we've been back together in a long time!

Going to Colorado for our cousin, Jordan's farewell!

We even got to see my Mom and Lexie in Denver, which was so great!

Our cutest little Lake Powell favorites came to Utah!

We celebrated Callie's 20th birthday!

And painted these cute plates!

Attended College Gameday in Provo!!

Went to a disappointing and cold BYU game.

And it was finally Halloween!! I went as Little Miss Muffet, and I ran into my 2 nerdy friends:

My boys and I:

Roomies plus Grace at our Stake Halloween Party:

And, as previously mentioned, I said bye to my cousin, Jordan:

and my best friend, Kate!

So it has been quite the month of October! It sure was busy! And now onto the month of November! I wonder what this month will bring!

You better watch out New York!

I hate goodbyes. I especially hate the "missionary goodbyes".

My best friend, Sister Katelyn Stone, entered the MTC today.

I love this woman to death- in fact, you could call me selfish because I don't know what I'm going to do without her for the next 18 months; I wish she wasn't leaving. Letters just aren't enough for me.

But don't get me wrong- she will be an AMAZING missionary! You should have seen how giddy she was before we got to the MTC. She was excited and we were fighting back the tears as much as possible. Until this funny story occurred... we were doing great until we were parked in the parking lot across the MTC to try and take a few pictures before we headed over, and we see this family taking pictures and all of a sudden one of the girls in this group yells this sister missionaries name who is walking by back to the MTC- and they run over to each other and give each other this huge hug and were all happy and excited! And Kate and I look at each other and just start bawling because we know that'll be us if I ever do get to run into her!

But I know this is truly where she is supposed to be right now, as much as I hate to admit that. I am excited for her and this new adventure she'll be taking! She also will get to go to some deaf areas in the mission, which is right down her alley. I know the Lord's hand was in this. She has such a passion for this gospel and you can see the light of Christ in her eyes. She has one of the strongest testimonies out of anyone I know. When you meet her, you instantly love her- I know that will happen with the people in New York- she is one of the kindest, loving, and most unselfish people I have ever met. I know she will bless and change so many lives. I am so proud of her!

I love you Kate! You'll be fantastic! Can't wait to see you in May 2011 :)

Let the countdown begin.

Just some previous pictures of this cute, amazing, sister Missionary that I love :)

so proud of this boy...

In less than 48 hours, this young man is entering the MTC:

He will be serving the people in Rosario, Argentina for the next 2 years- what lucky people they are! There aren't enough good things I could tell everyone about how wonderful Jordan is!

I couldn't be more proud and happy for him!

Love you Primo! Make me proud Elder Calvert :)

Alexis Brooke Sant.

Happy 11th Birthday!!!

I really wish I could be there to celebrate your special day with you! I remember the phone call that came to the house the day you were born- I was so excited to meet my new little sister! I hope you have the best birthday ever! I love you soooo much princess!

Thanks for always being a cute and fun little sister!

Since you are turning 11, I decided to list 11 things that I love about you-

1. You always know how to brighten up my day. You're cute little face always makes me smile.

2. You always know how to make me laugh. Whether I'm sad or bored or perfectly okay, you can always crack me up and make my day better! You have such a fun personality!

3. You make life entertaining- life at home wouldn't be the same without your crazy, outgoing self. You must learn from the best :)

4. You are so much braver than I was at your age- you've been on every single roller coaster at Six Flags.. I was 18 before that happened!

5. You care for others, especially your family. So many people love you and your sweet-ness.

6. You are very creative- whether its making up dance moves or making up songs.

7. You have the greatest riddles- like the one's you just make up on the spot from the things you see around you- and some of them aren't all that bad. :)

8. You are athletic- you love to do things outside and you are such a babe as a softball player! I wish I could see more of your games!

9. You trust me- I love when you tell me about your life and all the secrets of a 5th grader!

10. You are great with little kids. Even though you are still just a little kid to me, they all just look up to you and adore you!

11. You are one of my best friends! I know you are always there for me and that you care for me!

I love you Lexie! I can't believe how old you are getting! It's making me feel so old! I'm glad I've been around most of the time to experience you growing up to the beautiful young lady that you are! I hope you have a fantastic day today cute girl! I miss you and can't wait to see you in a few months! I love you Princess!