Iraq?!?!?!

So I cant believe that it is already here. In less then 24 hrs, my little brother will board a plane and be on his way to at least 7 months in the remote desert in Iraq! I am so sad!!! He has mixed feelings about the whole things of course, he wants to go and serve his country but he also wants to stay and go to college and on his mission like the rest of his friends. But he is strong, and has learned alot over the last few months and I know that he will be great over there. It will be hard but he can do it, he is strong and willing and will do whatever it takes to defend his country. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I love you Rhina, please be safe and remember who you are!! We will miss you greatly! :D

These were taken when he was in Palms training at a make shift Iraqi village. What a nut case!

Its Coming!!!

Well folks it is here, the dreaded finals!!! Yikes! Are you ready? Am I ready? I have a feeling that it is going to be a long next couple of weeks. But once its over, there is at least two weeks of semi freedom. I am not gonna lie, I am looking forward to only having to work, no assignments, no nagging teachers, just work. I know, not totally appealing but hey, its better than some.
With finals, other good things become of it, one of my fabulous friends gets to come home for a MONTH after working so hard in law school. I am quite excited for that. I have been in need of a Dan hug for awhile!



It also means that I get to spend some good quality time with family and have moments like these:

I cant tell you how much I love Christmas and all of the fun things that come with it. It is my goal to take lots of pics and document this holiday, because after all, this is the last time my family will be together for awhile. Brothers going to training and missions and who knows what else! Stay tuned for my family holiday fun! :)