"Bueller... Bueller.... Bueller?"

I'm here I promise!  I made it to Utah in one piece!  Thanks Dad for driving the whole way yet another trip!  He's such a trooper.  My Mom made sure to pack us lots of delicious cookies and clementines for the trip.  I think Clementines are my new favorite road trip snack.  Thanks Mom for keeping us well fed and not just on junk food!   

I'm so happy to be back here although I miss my family every day.  It has been very weird not having Lauryn here now.  I'm happy her and Derek are out doing bigger and better things but I'm sad I never get to see them, even if it is just to pick Lauryn up from work and take her home.  I really have been enjoying my time here though.  My best friend Larissa got home from her mission this past summer so she is back in Utah!  Her sister and brother Julia and Darren are up here, along with Larissa's boyfriend Mikkel and we have been having lots of fun.  I have missed these guys very much and it's so good to go and have fun with them again.

 All of the Dyer girls are up here as well.  This past weekend Rachel FINALLY had a volleyball game at home against Airforce.  Rachel played GREAT while Me, Lindsay, Nicole, Tammy, Emily and the rest of the family and friends cheered in our usual Flyer Dyer cheering section.  I really do have the best friends ever.  The Olsons and the Dyers have always made me feel like I am a part of their family and I am so thankful for them!

  

School has been going good, I have met with the Dental Hygiene school to get a feel for what exactly needs to get done.  So the process has begun.  I really wish I could just start today!  I'm really enjoying my classes.  They have all been easy so far and I have not felt a whole lot of stress from school.  This has been a blessing because somehow I have been able to do well in school while really focusing on becoming my best self and enjoying life!  My family and friends have been a huge part helping me and supporting me.  

Cheerleading has also been lots of fun.  We have already had a handful of volleyball games and all have gone well.  This squad is so much fun!  Everyone is great and works hard!  We are about to start to prepare for Nationals and I am so excited!  Competing was my favorite part about cheerleading!  The adrenaline rush you get right before and then all the excitement you feel right after you preform.  I cannot wait!  

That pretty much sums up the last few weeks.  This sort of is a tribute to my great family and friends.  Those who I don't get to see on a regular basis these days I miss so much and I love them lots and lots!  I'm so glad I have great friends and I have really loved making new friends with my roommates and everyone in my ward!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR!!!!

Today Taylor turns 13 so I will list my top 13 favorite things about her!  Taylor is and amazing girl so it's going to be kind of hard to narrow the list to 13.  

#1.  She's so smart!  I don't think I have ever heard my parents ask her to do her homework or study.  She has always done it on her own and has always made all A's.

   #2.  Taylor is so athletic.  She loves all sports but her favorite is Volleyball. She just made the school team and found out today that she is on the A team! Also she gets to go to the BYU volleyball game in College Station on her birthday!  My good friend Rachel Dyer is on the team and she is Taylor's favorite player along with Misty May.  What a great birthday!  I'm just so sad I can't be there with her today but I know she is having a great day!

#3.  Taylor is so cute!  She's never been a huge fan of shopping but she's really starting to enjoy it and she always looks cute in everything!

#4.  She's hysterical!  I try and convince her and everyone that it's because I'm funny but she's been witty since she could talk. 

#5.  She will not tell a lie.  I have come to learn if you want Taylor's opinion she will tell you.  Even if she knows it's not what you're wanting to hear she will let you know but in the nicest way.  

#6.  Taylor is a great friend.  She's one of my best friends.  Everyone loves her and want's to be her friend.  She's a very well rounded girl and has all kind of friends and she is a great example to all of them.

#7.  Taylor is so responsible.  Not only do my parents not have to ask her to do her homework but whenever she has gone on school trips or trips with friends families she is always checking in with someone in the our family and making sure we know where she is or if she has to put her phone away we know that's why she's not answering or calling.  No one asked her to do this.

#8. She's extremely caring.  Anytime I have ever been sick or hurt she is always around making sure I have what I need and helping my mom.  I really appreciate her for all her love.

#9. Taylor is so creative.  Give her a box and she's entertained for days.  I remember one Easter when she was very little she got a large Easter basket.  She spent more hours in the basket then playing with her presents from the Easter Bunny that day.

#10.  She's so much fun to do things with.  Taylor and I took a trip to California two summers ago and the two of us went to Disneyland.  I had so much fun and I always want her with me when I go.  

#11.  She never quits.  If Taylor starts something she will finish it even if she has something more fun to do.

#12.  Taylor loves to read.  She just finished reading Animal Farm right before I came back to Utah.  I was required to read Animal Farm my Freshman year of

 high school and I think I considered the class discussion as "reading".  I'm glad she has always loved reading where as I just started to love reading after High School.  

#13.  The best thing about Taylor is she is who she is.  It has never really mattered to her whether it was popular or not for her to do certain things or be a certain way.  If it's what she liked or what she was supposed to be doing then she would do it no matter what.  Taylor is unique girl and I hope she continues to improve her already great qualities!  I love her and miss her so much!

Tomorrow Taylor tries out for club volleyball so my birthday wish to her is that she plays her best to make the team she's hoping for and has a great season in both club and school volleyball.  

I LOVE YOU TAYLOR!  HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY!