Airport Nightmares

So tonight I headed to the airport to fly home. I was super excited to be going home but slightly freaking out because airports just make me nervous!!! I am terrified of not getting to my gate on time, or not finding my gate(I know that's a little much), my flight being delayed or worse cancelled and I am stuck at the airport, and this year to add to my fears was the fear of the full body pat down.

Well, let me tell you about my exciting adventure at the airport tonight. Marisa dropped me off and I checked in my bag without a problem, there was hardly anyone there which makes things much easier and less stressful for me. Then I get to security. Everyone had assured me that if I went in the whole body scanner than I wouldn't have to go through the body pat down, which was terrifying me! So I made sure that my jewelry was off, nothing in my pockets, and no belt. I go through the scanner, the lady tells me all is well and I go to get my stuff. I am stopped by a big security man, I wait, the lady security comes up to me and informs me that I will need to have the full body pat down. REALLY??!!!! I am proud to say that while I was flipping out in my head I calmly and almost flippantly said, "Okay, no problem!" I was so calm...and the experience wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

I head to my gate and realize that my flight has been cancelled...CANCELLED! Oh my gosh I got the pat down for NOTHING! Okay, Hannah...you can handle this, you got it. Just stay calm and talk to the airport people. Don't cry. I'm good until I call Mom and hear her voice then I lose it. The only good thing about crying is that all the airport employees are super nice and call you "honey" or "sweetie"

So to make a long story short I got a new flight, for tomorrow unfortunately, retrieved my baggage, and my dear BEST friend Marisa came back to the airport and now I am at her house for another night. And tomorrow HOPEFULLY I will get to go home. That's all I want. To go HOME!

I am very proud of myself for surviving my 2 airport nightmares that came true. I conquered it, I still have to go back tomorrow and my flight better not be cancelled again, and as for security I've had one pat down I could probably handle another :)

Christmas Break!!!

Wow...that past few weeks have flown by!!! I am officially done with Fall Semester 2010. Only one more semester to go...and I walk in APRIL!!!!! Holy Cow!!!! But I'm trying not to think about it because it kinda freaks me out. But I am glad to be done with Fall Semester and I am a little excited for Winter Semester...Beginning Bowling and a class dedicated solely to Jane Austen. Yes, it has the potential for being AWESOME!

I am super excited to go home! Christmas is going to be so fun! I am way pumped! I fly home tomorrow...just have to live through the whole airport experience. Those of you who know me understand that I'm slightly freaking out. I know, I'm weird. But I get to go home and see my family!!!!!

Oh and P.S yesterday Marisa, Baylee, and I were on the Salt Lake City news, KSL. We were walking around Temple Square, which was crowded due to David Archuleta...thank you David for NO parking places! Anyways...a guy was being interviewed about the concert and we walked right behind him. Pretty fabulous. Now we're famous! I will post pictures soon :)

That's about all for now!

I Am Thankful For...

People

There are so many people in my life who have helped me to become who I am today and who are great examples to me. I love being able to come home and visit my home ward so that I can see some of these people.

Parents- Of course I need to mention my mom and dad. Without them I would be totally lost! They are great examples and have been so loving and patient throughout my whole life. I am grateful for their sacrifices, love, advice, and all the fun times we've had! Thanks Mom and Dad!

Sister Pickup- She was my laurel adviser and as always been a great example to me. She is always concerned about others and one of the greatest examples of service to me. She is strong and faithful. Even now she still affects me life and I love being able to visit her. Sister Pickup gives some of the best hugs! I will be forever grateful for everything that she has done for me.

Sister Plummer- She was first my primary teacher and then later my laurel advisor after Sister Pickup. She is an example to me of believing in yourself. Her tag phrases "You have got it going on!" and "You are one HOT dog!" Will never leave me! During one of the most trying times of my life her testimony and love helped me to endure.

Mrs. Town- She was my high school English teacher for all 4 years. And my freshman year when Hockinson was just starting out she was my Drama, child development, and English teacher! Without her guidance I probably would've died writing my first college paper. But because Mrs. Town pushed and stretched me writing papers in college has been a piece of cake! Her love of learning and reading really showed and made me enthusiastic to learn also.

Sister Koenig- She is an example of faith, courage, and strength. I have watched her continue living when I would've given up. Her smile and spunk makes me happy every time I see her! She is the mother of 3 boys which I am sure isn't easy! I just love her!

Bishop Hadry- He has been my bishop for the last 2 years or so. He is an example to me of service and loving everyone! He has so many friends and it is because he truly loves people and has a desire to know them and help them. And he has always been willing to help me at school. I am grateful for his sacrifices and for his family's sacrifice. They are truly amazing people.

There are many people in my life who are examples to me and have helped me a long. But these are the few that come to mind right now and who I will be forever grateful for! I am so grateful for the people that the Lord has placed in my path.

I Am Thankful For...

Friends

I have been blessed with wonderful friends in my life. They have stood by me through so much and I love them all! But I just want to give a little shout out to some...(in no particular order)

Marisa-It's been a fabulous 3 years! I am so glad that we became friends! Thanks for always being there on the rainy(or should I say snowy) days too! Thanks for laughing, learning, living, and loving me! You're the BEST!

Janelle- I think we've got a true friendship because it has lasted and we're still friends even though we took about a year break! Oh man, I love you, Jo! I love our girl nights, giggling, talking about boys and life. I can't wait to live with you next semester!!! It's going to be a party, I'm glad I get you for a few more months before I'm gone and...you know ;)

G-Never thought we'd be friends but I'm glad we finally got there! I love our phone chats and I miss our walks(thanks for walking even though you didn't always want to) Thanks for making me laugh! And no matter what you know I love ya!

Austin-I knew we'd be friends the moment you said "Jane Austen". Then we guarded each other while playing frisbee and the rest is history! Thanks for putting up with my late night craziness and my Chatty Cathy mode. Thanks for all our music parties and pillow fights.

Britton-Thanks for the hugs! And for smelling good. Thanks for the conversations of all topics, for making your funny voice(I doubt it, I drove), and for your great advice!

Baylee-We haven't been friends for long but I appreciate your words of advice and taking time to talk. Thanks for your silly voice that you do (haha thinking about it makes me laugh) And thanks for coming to Zumba with me!

Rachel-I don't get to see you as much as I'd like but when I do it's just fabulous!!! You are just freaking amazing, you've got a gift for being a great friend! Thanks for being dependable!

Brittany-My twin!!! I love that we share a love of literature! Books, books, books! If it will stop snowing we can go to Powells tomorrow!

Britt-First off I just love you, secondly your facial expressions are the best! I could watch you tell stories forever!!!! are you sure you don't want to stay in Rexburg for my last semester?

I am so thankful for all my many friends!! I am so blessed to have all of you in my life! You all play a special role and I feel so blessed to know that you are all there for me! Thank you!!

I Am Thankful For...

FAMILY

My family is wonderful. Last night while on the ride home Luke called me
"Hannah, this is Luke. How soon will you be home?"
"Probably about 45 minutes, why?"
"Because I'm waiting by the window for you"
Aaaaaaah! That is so CUTE! Gosh dang it he's so freaking adorable! I love that he's still at the age where he wants to show his love to me and runs and jumps in my arms when I walk in the door. I am going to soak that up for as long as possible because who knows how long that will last!
So being home is fantastic! I love it, I also forgot how loud it is and that the boys love to throw each other down on the floor and wrestle and hit each other with pillows and if you're not careful you get sucked in too!
So anyways...I am very grateful for my wonderful family. For my 4 little brothers who drive me crazy sometimes but I still love. I am grateful they are all boys, while a sister would've been nice, I love my boys!! I am also grateful for two wonderful parents who have taught me so much and who have helped me to get where I am today. I would not be who I am without their love and guidance. This semester I have been reminded over and over again how lucky I am to have been born into this family. As I visited with and learned about juvenile delinquents I realized that so many, almost all, have come from broken and nonfunctional homes. Homes where the parents taught them to steal and introduced them to drugs and alcohol and were abusive. Daily, I am so thankful that I was born into a family that had the gospel and lived the principals of the gospel. I have been truly blessed. I am thankful for my family.

I got nothing...(for a title)

One more day of classes, a final, and then I get to go HOME!!!! WHOOP WHOOP! I am so pumped! Thanksgiving break is going to be fabulous! I can already smell the turkey, sugar rolls, and all the other yummy food (metaphorically because right now with this BLASTED stuffy nose I can't smell anything...)

Currently I am reading The Hobbit. I originally read this at the age of 11 and boy, I didn't really appreciate it. I struggled through the language of Tolkien and barely got the basic storyline but now, I LOVE it! It's so good! And I have enjoyed discussing it in YA Literature. I was talking with a friend about this and he said "as I have gotten older I have really begun to appreciate GOOD literature. And I just think Thank you for writing this amazing book" I agree completely. Isn't it fabulous? I love literature!

It didn't snow this week HALLELUJAH! It snowed a couple weeks ago, and if you know me then you know I wasn't too happy about it. But this week, while cold, was snow free!

I graduate next semester. Next semester I GRADUATE from college. It's crazy, exciting, and a little, no a lot, overwhelming.

I have just decided that next week I am going to do a blog every day about something I'm Thankful for. Ooooh, I just love Thanksgiving. It's my favorite Holiday! And I'm going HOME!! to WASHINGTON! I have already told Mom to make sure she doesn't have other pressing plans because I want her all to myself! (wow..that sounds selfish) And the boys and I will party all week! Dad will give me a big bear hug(no one gives them like him) and we will talk talk talk.

Well, Juvenile Delinquency is waiting for me. STUDY STUDY STUDY!

Okay...REALLY?!

Dear Extreme PDA Couple,
Do you really think that it is necessary or appropriate to gaze longingly into each others eyes, pet, kiss, whisper sweet nothings, and nibble ears during the adult session of stake conference? Let me answer you with a no, No, No, NO, and again a RESOUNDING NO!!!! Do you not realize that you are in a huge auditorium filled with people trying to receive spiritual insight? What really makes you think that this public display of affection is appropriate?! Are you really so in love that you are blind to one hundred other people sitting around you? If you really wanted to suck each others' faces off you could have found a deserted parking lot or somewhere other than stake conference!! And let me just say that I know I am not the only one who was distracted by this little love scene. The older couple behind you was also quite distracted, I could tell and what about the boy sitting next to you? So next time please find somewhere else to display your undying and lusting love for each other. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Disgusted Onlooker

Pretty Sure the Goldfish are Possessed and other ramblings...

So we have 4 goldfish that sit on an end table in our living room and I am pretty positive that they are possessed. Why? You may ask...well because as I am typing all 4 are at the top of the water, facing different corners, moving their mouths in weird ways. Now, they do this on a regular basis it it's just creepy. They're supposed to swim around their bowl like cute little fishies...oh gosh and now they are all facing the same way and it looks like they're paying tribute to something. AHHHHH! Possessed Goldfish! Moving On....before I freak myself out...

This week was a fabulous week. And not because it was my birthday and there was cake a yummy food but it was fabulous because I have the most AMAZING friends. I had so many people wish me Happy Birthday on Wednesday and then on Friday I was surrounded by all my close friends. Wow, I am so blessed. I was talking with a friend about how loved I felt and he said that was the best thing about birthdays, being reminded of the friends you have and how loved you are. And that was definitely a reminder that I needed! Lately I just have not been feeling the love. So while usually birthdays are not looked forward too as we grow older, this one was very much needed. I am so grateful for my friends! Thanks for being awesome, understanding, and always looking out for me. I'd be lost without you!

In just 2 weeks I will be home in Washington!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to go home for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the best holiday EVER! I can't wait for turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, pie...and what I've really been craving SUGAR ROLLS made by Grandma Julie, because no one can make them like her. And it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. So they better be there...just saying. Also, I can't wait to see my family! I've missed them like crazy this semester. Can't wait to hug them and kiss them all (yep boys, you better start preparing, there is no use in trying to hide!) and stay up late with my bros. Maybe a little Lord of the Rings? Please say yes!

The internet has been off and on all weekend and it's beginning to drive me INSANE!

My family is awesome! Not only was I reminded that I have friends this week but I was reminded how much my family loves me too. Being in a juvenile delinquency class has really made me appreciate my family even more. I am so blessed to have been born into a functional, reliable family that taught me good values. Parents who raised me in a good environment and gave me opportunities to learn and grown in a safe place. So many children now don't get that luxury and it definitely shows in our society and it breaks my heart. So Thank you Mom and Dad. I love my brothers. They're the best.

I have discovered a new amazing thing that has changed my life...a diffuser and a blow dryer! It makes my hair all wavy and cute and I've never had so many compliments on my hair and how CUTE I look than when I have used it the past couple days...It's just fabulous!

Books are the best things ever! Yesterday I went to a used book store and Barnes and Noble in Idaho Falls. And boy, was I in heaven. Haha, I'm such a nerd but who cares! I'm so excited to read the 5 books I bought and I've still got 3 others from my last trip to the bookstore that need to be read. Oh I would die without books...

Well, I think you will be relieved to know that the goldfish are currently acting normal...And I can't wait for this next week. It will be a great week! Why? Because I have decided it will be! :)

David

Today is David's Birthday. So decided to blog about how much I love him.

I love that David and I talk now! It's absolutely fantastic! We can talk about life and everything. Over the seven week break David and I became really close, spending a lot of time together. We laugh and goof off. We talk about relationships, school, family, and other things. But we do disagree over radio stations. We have had to agree to respect the others music choice but we don't have to love it.
I'm so grateful that I have this relationship with David. I feel like it gets better and better the older we get. He is a very good listener and I appreciate that he is interested in my life. I love that we still communicate while I'm at school and then when I home we just have fun. I'm excited to see how our friendship progresses.
David, you are AWESOME! I love you so much! And I can't wait to come home and chill with ya! Thanks for being amazing and always there for me! You ROCK!

What I love...

So I figured I should probably get rid of the somewhat depressing last post. So I will tell you about something that I love so so so so much! ZUMBA! Zumba makes my day, well my Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some days I just think "you can do this Hannah, you have Zumba tonight." Zumba is a cardio workout mixed with Latin dancing. I love to shimmy and shake my hips! I love the Latin music. Zumba is the best thing of my life. Honestly. You all should try it out!
I went to Zumba tonight and it made me happy.

Eh...

Can I just say that I would like to be home right now? I would like to be home in Washington sitting on my couch surrounded by my family. And that's all I'm going to say because I don't want this blog to be "woe is me". But let's just say I'm tired of drama, I supposedly graduate next semester and I've lost all motivation for school, and big things happened in my family this week and I wish I'd been home for all of it. But Thanksgiving is only 4 weeks away, right? Right! I can make it, right? Right! Okay, I can do this. Go Hannah.

I love these guys. They're my favorite.

Unwind

I recently read "Unwind" by Neal Shusterman. The book takes place in the not too distance future and the war on abortion has ended. Since neither sides could agree on what to do the "Bill of Life" was created. It states that sanctity of life is protected until the ages between 13-18. During this time parents can choose to have their children "unwound". In this process their organs and body parts are harvested, therefore the child "lives on". In this book three teens; Connor a teen who's caused trouble at home and in school, Risa a warden of the state who just wasn't good enough, and Lev the tenth child and a "tithe", are running for their lives to escape being unwound. I found this book so fascinating. The author really builds upon this idea and how it would affect individuals, families, societies, and the whole country. The idea really made me think about how I value human life and I can't imagine a society like this. At one point the author actually goes describes an unwinding from the point of view from a child being unwound, the individual is awake throughout the whole procedure. HOLY COW! That was intense! I would definitely recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Last Weekend...

On our way to Utah last weekend this happened...

Right outside Malad...we were hardly halfway there.

But Baylee is MY HERO!! She changed the tire in less than 10 minutes. Wow! It was AMAZING! (While I tried not to hyperventilate off to the side)

Austin, who was wearing a bright shirt, stood by the car to ward off oncoming traffic. We had to pull over on a side of the road that wasn't very big so we were pretty close to the freeway. I thought for sure a semi truck would hit us.

We were actually all pretty calm, which is a miracle. The rest of the ride we could only go 55 MPH...it was the LONGEST ride of my life. But we listened to GLEE! YAY! And we did finally make it and then commenced to have a fabulous weekend! Conference was absolutely wonderful and the home-cooked meals, made by Marisa's mom, were delicious!

Baylee, Austin, and I definitely bonded over the weekend. We all slept on a queen sized bed(the plush cloud) We stayed up late giggling (Marisa's parents may hate us) and fighting for the covers!


We visited a Halloween store that was fun and creepy and highly disturbing all at the same time...

It was a great weekend! So good to get away and play with awesome roomies!

So Pumped!!

I am so excited for the weekend!! And there are so many reasons why! Do you want to know why? Okay, I'll tell you :)

• General Conference- I remember when I was a kid and General Conference was kinda a drag and the exciting part was going out to eat in between sessions on Saturday. But one year in H.S it just clicked. And now I LOVE IT!!! Really excited!
• I have, like, NO homework! WHOOP! It's really a miracle because even if I did have homework it probably wouldn't get done because...
• I'm going to Mar's house! Now there are many sub-reasons why this is exciting: I get to sleep on the "plush cloud" and also run and jump on it! Baylee and Austin are also coming so it's gonna be just one wild girl party all weekend(wait...isn't that what it's like everyday?) Homemade meals. I've already requested the food that I would like. Yay. And I'm excited to just get away for a couple days. It's going to be fantastic!
• Basically this weekend is going to be legit.

So I wish I could just skip classes today and leave right now! Currently I'm still in my pj's with wet hair, at least my makeup is done. And the walk to the Ricks for Intro to Social Work is not sounding appealing at all! I'm hoping Mar will be home in the next 30 minutes and she can take me. Keep your fingers crossed! But today is going to be FANTASTIC! Why? You ask. Because I've decided it's going to be.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Maybe my Audience is Bigger than I thought...

So the other day I discovered the "stats" tab on my dashboard. Looking at it I discovered that there are actually a lot of people who read my blog...and I'm not quite sure how I feel about that. And not just people from the U.S but from around the world! For example in the past week my blog has been viewed from people in Germany, Ukraine, Netherlands, Brazil, El Salvador, and Romania. I thought that the only people who read this were my family and a few friends and most likely not very often. But no, people I don't even know read this, who knows how often, but still! I guess it just opened my eyes and made me realize how big this world really is! And how there are so many ways to connect with so many different people. Also, I wonder how on earth they found my blog! Perhaps they just stumbled upon it...or they blog stalk (but I also do that so I guess I don't have room to talk!) It was just crazy to realize that people actually look at my blog! HAHA

We don't work out, We just like to goof off...

A week ago after getting a Cookie Monster at Craigo's, Austin decided to go workout. The rest of us decided to just go up to the workout room with her and chill while she worked out. Here are the results...Let's put as much weight on as possible and see if we can do it!!!

Haha absolutely LOVE this picture!!!

Okay, I know this looks uncomfortable but it's seriously one of my favorite things to do on the ab ball...I could lay like that for a long time!


Needless to say there are no photos of Austin since she was working out. Not that I blame her I wouldn't want anyone taking photos of me while I was working out either! But we all got pretty good ab workouts that night...Laughter the natural ab workout!

Memories are Forever

This week in my young adult literature class we read and discussed The Giver by Lois Lowry. A theme that I found throughout the book was memories and how they shape our lives. At one point the Giver tells Jonas that if he were to die his "memories would not be lost with you. Memories are forever." That really got me to thinking...

Time does heal wounds, slowly but surely sometimes. But it doesn't take away the memories and for that I am truly grateful. Today I am grateful for happy memories. Memories of giggling late into the night on a rafting trip and camp outs. The memory of downing at least one maybe two whole cans of aerosol whip cream and feeling a little lightheaded after inhaling the left over toxins. Memories of high school psychology and watching Johnny Lingo. Memories of smiles, laughs, and good times. But there are also memories of coming together and bonding with people I hardly knew. A school auditorium filled with students of many different religions and backgrounds singing hymns for the whole school day. Memories of praying for understanding. The memory of holding my best friend as she cried. Memories of crying because it seemed so unfair but knowing that the Lord has a purpose.

I thought that in time I would forget. That September 16th and the days surrounding would someday become just another normal day. But my sobbing during the closing hymn of "All Creatures of our God and King" on Sunday showed me that maybe we're not supposed to completely forget. That maybe we need to remember for a reason. That remembering can bring us closer to our Savior as we seek comfort and understanding. That by remembering we will never forget that life is fragile. Any second we could be called home. And also by remembering we won't forget that this life isn't all there is...there is so much more awaiting us. While remembering can bring sadness we can also find joy in the happy memories. The good memories that will last us forever. The forever memories that bring us together as they are shared and that help us to never forget.

Hey! You Dufur!!
I won't forget.

I watched this clip for my Mission Prep Class and I really loved it. I wanted to share it with everyone! This clip which contains a portion of a devotional given in a 1996 at BYU by Elder F. Enzio Busche. I hope that it will life you up or give you a new perspective or knowledge. Enjoy!

Fail...

I haven't blogged for over a month! Wow...epic fail. It's not like I haven't had time! I've had a lot of time! I came home the end of July! YAY!! I enjoyed my summer in Rexburg but was sooo ready for a trip home. It's been great to be home although I don't know what to do with myself most days. When September comes I will be ready to return to Rexburg.
Well...here are some pictures from my summer in Rexburg!!!

Yoga...kinda...

Don't bother fixing your hair because even in the summer it's windy

One perk to staying in Rexburg was I got to spend more time with this girl, Austin, can't wait to room with her in the fall!!! It's going to be EPIC!

A trip to Mesa Falls...BEAUTIFUL!

Feeding the Ducks...and other outings with this little girl who I cam to love so so so so much!!

Miss her already!

Playing in the Rain!

We have had absolutely BEAUTIFUL weather in Rexburg lately! Everyone knows how much I love my Sunshine! But we do occasionally have random rain storms...they are AWESOME! They never last long but are full of thunder, lightening, and lots of rain which I LOVE!! Yesterday it started pouring and I persuaded Baylee and Makenzie to go outside and play with me!



The puddles are warm because the ground was so hot when it started raining. In Washington the rain is cold but here it's so warm and FUN to play in!!! I absolutely love it and I'm glad my roommates humored me!

Weekend of Fiddle Festival

Thursday afternoon I headed to Weiser, ID to meet up with my family who had been there all week at the National Old Time Fiddler's Contest. We have been going to Weiser for as long as I can remember. I haven't been able to go for the past 3 years because of work, so I was pretty excited to go. Throughout the years I've always played with Mom and the boys during the day while Dad was up at the contest with Grandma and Grandpa making sure everything went smoothly. Then in the evenings I would babysit the boys while Mom joined them. Well this year I got to spend 3 nights up at the contest....ummm that's where all the FUN is!! And I've missed out for the past 21 years!!! Never again will I get stuck at the trailer with the boys! I really had a blast watching all the fiddlers performing and jamming. I wish I could play the fiddle, guitar, or mandolin so I could jam with them too!! It's fun to watch the performance but the real fun happens back stage, I think. Especially when you are with Rob...because you can do whatever you want. And I claim Frank and Julie as my grandparents! hahaGrandma Julie and I ushering fiddlers on and off. We also had a good time discussing the...how should I put it...Interesting fashion of the fiddlers...
(Mom as a photo of me and Grandpa...PLEASE post those so I can get them Mom!!!!)

It was sooooooooooo good to see my family!!! Although I didn't get to see Sam and David since they stayed at home. I had such a great time with them. I definitely needed the family time!
Mom and I always have a good time when we're together. And late at night we get super giggly. I LOVE it! I learned a lot about my mother this past weekend...she probably doesn't want me sharing details but it was truly FANTASTIC!!! (haha, are you guys in 5th grade?)

Dad, I did not forget you! I got my bear hug and shoulder rub!!! (Mom I believe you also have a photo of Dad and I...PLEASE post.)
ummmm yeah. Gotta love this kid.
That is the McDonald's Menu in the background.
Dear Weiser,
I know that you are a very small town and I know you have many cute little places to eat but could you please get something other than McDonalds in the fast food department? Thanks, I'd really appreciate it.
p.s you do have YUMMY Reeses McFlurries...but that is all.
Here we are waiting for the parade to start.

LOVE this picture :)

Frank treated us to ice cream at the Classic Weiser Candy place...Sooo good! (all their food, especially the chocolate) But beware...the owner is really good at talking you into buy more than you want. haha

In conclusion my weekend was FANTASTIC!!!! I had a BLAST! It was great to see family and hang out at the Fiddle Contest!

SOCCER SOCCER SOCCER!!!!

I wish the World Cup took place every year!!! I have LOVED watching the games!! They are fantastic! This morning was the USA vs Algeria game and it was INTENSE! Mady was still asleep so I couldn't be too loud but I was freaking out. I yelled at the TV a few times and then we we scored in overtime I was literally jumping around the living room! GO USA!!! Donovan came out of no where!!! Mady probably thought I was insane because I was so excited!! We did a little victory dance!!! I LOVE IT!!!

WOOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!
Here is Donovan(10) after he scored.
After the score the US team dog piled each other...it was fantastic!
Did I mention that I was pretty freaking excited?
Soccer is the world's favorite sport! :)

Here is the Official World Cup song "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) sung by Shakira...whom is one of my favorite artists. This song is pretty amazing...I love it. We did part of the dance in Zumba. My goal is to someday be able to shake it like Shakira!
Enjoy! And if you haven't yet, watch some of the World Cup...it's AWESOME!
USA vs. Ghana on Saturday!