Engaged.

Last week. 

I recieved a picture message from Lance that said

 Say hello to your sisters ring!

I squealed with excitement then even more so

when he told me that it was going to happen on Saturday when we got to Rexburg. 

Saturday after school we came home to pick up Joelle and Trevors car that they so kindly let Kandice 

drive back to Logan one night. So with all our bags packed we try and start the car and it  

wouldnt start. 

Kandice, Emilie, & myself tried everything we could think of: calling the car sweet names, getting mad at the car, be nice with the car, be not so nice with the car. You get the point.

Kandice was on the phone with Lance who Im sure was freaking out because we hadn't left yet. 

Thirty minutes later we headed to Rexburg and left the car here. 

We arrived in Rexburg and went in and talked to Tammy for a few minutes since the boys 

were still not home from priesthood session,.

Tammy said that she talked to Lance about taking both of us to go do errands but Lance said that Kandice couldnt go only I could. So as soon as the boys got back Tammy and I headed to go do the 

"errand"

 We drove to Rexburg temple and stood in the cold wind and hid out so we could see it all happen and take pictures. 

In what seemed like  forever. Lance and Kandice showed up. Lance had blindfolded Kandice and told her he was taking her to the most beautiful place in the world.  He said some other cute things and then he proposed and she said YES!!!

So now I have an engaged sister and a soon to be brother! I couldnt be more happy for the both of them. They are so in love its so cute. Im excited that Lance will now be an official part of the family and in return that we can be an official part of his since our families get a long so well!

June 1st is the big day! 

♥-- Manders

Blessed.

Sometimes I get an overwhelming feeling of Gratitude.

This past time it happened when I was returning back to Logan from Vernal. 

I was having a very hard week & wasn't planning on going home but I just needed to be there. 

I wasn't sure what to do. 

But my parents insisted and made it possible for me to go. 

 The atmosphere that my parents have created at my house is so peaceful. 

It was just what I needed to bring my spirits back up. 

A while back I was having the most difficult time of my life to date.

I have never dealt with anything harder in my life and hope to never have to make that big/hard of decision again. 

My parents were/are my rock. 

Its funny how struggles bring people closer together. 

I always thought my family was close. But going through something this difficult only made our family that much closer.

I can honestly say my family (Mom, Dad, Kand, & JJ) are my best friends. 

I have no idea where I would be with out them. 

I stumbled across this talk today and it was just so fitting.

"And so, my dear young women, with all my heart I urge you not to look to contemporary culture for your role models and mentors. Please look to your faithful mothers for a pattern to follow. Model yourselves after them, not after celebrities whose standards are not the Lord’s standards and whose values may not reflect an eternal perspective. Look to your mother. Learn from her strengths, her courage, and her faithfulness. Listen to her. She may not be a whiz at texting; she may not even have a Facebook page. But when it comes to matters of the heart and the things of the Lord, she has a wealth of knowledge. As you approach the time for marriage and young motherhood, she will be your greatest source of wisdom. No other person on earth loves you in the same way or is willing to sacrifice as much to encourage you and help you find happiness—in this life and forever." 

 - Elder Russell M. Ballard /Mothers and Daughters

My mom has always been my hero. I hope that someday I can be part of the woman she is. 

She is amazing.

Anyway. Just some random stuff. But I would feel guilty if I didn't mention how grateful I truly am for my family!

♥-- Manders

How many more days?!

In 14 days- It will be the last day for the preschool kids.

In 20 days- My beloved bestie/sister clark will be getting off of an airplane.

In 21 days- It will be my last day of work at the Preschool and Kands Graduation

In 29 days- Kandice and I will be moving into our apartment in Logan.

In 32 days- Kandice and I will be starting hair school

In 43 days- I will be in Vegas and I will be 23.

Wow. Life is full of unexpected adventures.

♥ -- Manders

Ahh . shes graduating!

I really cant believe that my sister is old enough to graduate. ahh. its making me feel so old.

I'm so proud of her she accomplished a lot this year and has been very very busy.

Isn't she a pretty little thing?

♥ -- Manders