Farm Country Girl

I know, I know. I am the WORST at keeping up at my blog. I am really working on it though, trust me.

I got a job!! Actually I got the first job I applied for. :) I am so blessed, especially in this economy. I work as a cashier/pony attendant in Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point. So you all better bring your little kids and come see me!! Today was my first day actually, and I really enjoyed myself. I look forward to this job with high hopes. I walked in with my new cowgirl shirt and my mom said "Get the camera!!" So this is my work outfit.... I like it, it makes me feel like a real cowgirl. Hahaha.

YEE-HAW!!

I Am a Woman

I have a nice story to tell all of you. Some of you may laugh, because it is quite laughable. But I hope you will be pleased, because I am so excited.
Once upon Tuesday night, I came home from a Young Women activity. My mother said "Kaitlyn, have you checked your email yet? You may want to... because Ammon got his acceptance letter from BYU." I got on the computer and curiously logged in to my account to find out if I had received one as well. I had! So I logged in to my CES admissions account to find out if I had been accepted. I was a little anxious, but not so much, because I had already made my decision to go to BYU Idaho......right?? As the page loaded, this letter came up.

Dear Kaitlyn:

The Admissions Committee is delighted to inform you that you have been admitted to Brigham Young University to begin Fall 2010. Through your preparation and personal achievements you have distinguished yourself from a very strong group of applicants. We believe you will make a positive contribution to our BYU community. It is a great pleasure to welcome you to our campus to pursue your educational goals.

etc. etc. etc.

And my heart ripped. I could be a Cougar if I wanted to. This letter had been my goal for the last three years of high school. To be accepted in to BYU was a dream come true.
Then came a long night of frustration, excitement, tears, confusion, prayer, and talking to my parents until 11:30 p.m.
To make a long story short....... I changed my mind. HA!! GO COUGARS! I am going to BYU, Provo everybody. And I am absolutely delighted. I feel better about living only a half hour away, instead of four. I feel better about their awesome nursing program. And I feel better because it is literally a dream come true.
I was so embarrassed to have changed my mind after all of this planning. But my mom told me that because I am a woman, changing my mind comes with the package. So I am normal. I hope. :)

Hooray!

Is it possible to be homesick 7 months in advance?

Last Friday all of the kids had school off, so we took the opportunity to go visit BYU Idaho in Rexburg, ID. I was so excited to tour the campus, and get a feel of whether or not I really want to go there. This was my first impression of the little town. hahahaha

Cold and wet!

Then we went on our tour of the campus. Our tour guide was really nice, and very helpful. It was fun although it snowed during the entire walking tour. No worries, living in Utah I should be used to it right?
And I really did like the campus. But something came over me while I was there. I tried to imagine myself living all alone up there, with people and places that are unknown to me. And I got scared and sad and excited all at the same time. But while we were there in the bitter cold, the sad and scared came out the most. I don't know if you understand my personality all that well, but I am a home body to the MAX. I will deny going out with friends sometimes because I love being home. I love being with my family, and my home is my happy place. It really troubled me. I was under the impression before I visited that this was where I needed to be. Could I have been wrong? Upon returning home I prayed more, and pondered a lot to finally realize that I had just had a little reality check. I still want to go there, and I still feel that it is where I need to be. And I am getting more and more excited.
By the way, I got my track assignment. I was put on the Fall/Winter track which means this: Fall semester starts on September 9th. I will be home for the holidays and such, and start Winter semester in January. Winter semester lasts until April, and then I move back home until the following September :)
I have less than seven months everyone!! It is so weird to me. But I know I will be ready when it comes. Have you guys heard the song by Carrie Underwood called "Don't Forget to Remember Me"? If you haven't, you should look it up. I find that I am relating to it more and more as college creeps up on me. Wish me luck!!!
Good news by the way: Hoyt has been out for 6 and a half months. Can you believe it? It has flown!! Well, most of the time anyway :) We are still writing frequently, and he is loving Japan and being a missionary.

Job Search

Hi everyone-
I am looking for a job! ASAP! It looks like high school has finally slowed down enough that I would be able to work part time. Until school gets out of course, then I am hoping to work full time all summer, and even longer if I can. If any of you see any jobs that are available, will you text me or put a comment on my blog so that I can apply there? All suggestions welcome! I am going job hunting tomorrow, and I am hoping to be able to hit a lot of good places with my resume/application. You see, college is coming very fast, and I need to earn lots of $$$! Thanks!

EXCITING NEWS!!!!

Do you remember that news I was supposed to tell you all about 4 weeks ago?? Well, it finally came!! Sooooooooooooooooooooooo..... guess what?



I got accepted to BYU-Idaho. :)



p.s. This is where I really want to go, for those of you who didn't know yet. Hooray!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

Here is a happy New Years thought for all of you.

This is a journal entry I wrote on May 13, 2009...

My parents are absolutely out of money to pay for treatment for Ammon. We don't know what to do. There is so much stress on my parents. I wish I could do more. I feel helpless. All we can do is rely on the Lord, pray hard. I just know He will take care of us, even if it is not the way we think He should. I am fasting tomorrow. We need blessings! Oh I hope this turns out okay. I will just trust in the Lord. This trial has made my family strong. I have learned so much, knowledge I will never forget. Isn't it so interesting how blessings can be hidden in trial? I don't feel panicked, I actually feel peace. His promise is that He won't leave us. And He keeps His promises. I trust Him.

"Behold I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me."

(1 Nephi 21:16)

Little did I know how much He would truly bless me this year. He has fulfilled my pleas in ways I could never imagine. And not only did He fix the big fears in my life, He fixed my little problems as well. Oh, let me testify to you that He is there!! He loves us so much. And His atonement has the power to heal anything and everything. Trust Him!! Not to say there will not be challenges in the future, because there most certainly will. But with God, nothing is impossible. May He be with all of you this year!

I love you all,

kaits

Looking Back At 2009

What a year. It has honestly been the best, and yet hardest year I can remember. What were my favorite things? Oh there are so many. Let me just highlight a few.

Making new friends. Especially that gorgeous one in the dark gray right behind me. Her name is Jessica Shumway, and she is the best friend I have ever had, and I hope she knows how much she means to me. I love you forever Jess. Thanks for all your help when I have hard times. You're amazing.

Watching Ammon grow from a bump on the couch to a hard working young man again. It was an absolute miracle, and my testimony was strengthened greatly through this trial. God lives and loves us, that I know for sure.

Choir Tour- this was an absolute blast. I loved it!!

Our family trips to the cabins this summer. It was so nice to get away for a few weeks and just be together as a family. Thanks to the Welch family and the Moss family for letting us stay at your wonderful cabins!! We loved it. p.s take a look at Ben's face in the background, its pretty funny :)

Dating Hoyt. Best thing ever!! And now he has been on a mission for five months. He is working so hard, and loving every minute.

Senior Year! This is what I spend a lot of time doing... homework. But my senior year has been the best one so far out of all the high school years. As much as I like it, I wont lie..... I am very excited to be done. :)

So bring on 2010!! A lot is going to happen this year, and I am excited to see what adventures we have. Graduation, College, turning 18, and finding a solid job just to name a few. I love you all. Happy New Year!!

p.s. keep checking up, cause I might have some exciting news really soon!!