lastnight

we had a party. a big party. a big surprise party. it was her twentyfirst birthday after all. we could not celebrate it like a twentieth birthday. this one called for us to go out. all out. and we did. oh we did. first we wrote on her car. then we decorated the front room. all while she was wide awake in her bedroom telling me to turn off lights. then we went about our day. normally. at least thats what we lead her to believe. when in reality we were taking trips to partyland in st.george. baking way too many things and sending out texts informing people of the party we were having that night. she came home. and we acted normal. i was doing homework and so was kylie. kassidy was over. but thats the usual. laykin was also here. now that is turning into a habit for her. a good one i might say. anyway..back on track. we were all home. trying to act normal. we did pretty good. until i said " kc wants to know what time the party is tonight." yes. i did say that. oh. i thought i had blown it. until kassidy and rachel both said. "what party?" and thats when i made up the biggest lie. ever. "oh..the one at andrea's." and of course. rachel had to ask more questions. "kc knows andrea?" again another lie. "yeah they hang out all the time. you didnt know that?" then thankfully kylie interrupted with a change of subject. props to you. highfive. after getting all dressed up with our makeup done and our hair did. we went out to dinner. just me kassidy and the birthday girl. kylie and laykin stayed behind to set up for this wonderful occasion. dinner was delightful. we talked we laughed and we tried not to hint to any surprise. it didnt help that my phone was being blown up by people asking when we were arriving home. when we arrived home kassidy and i both hesitated at the door. neither of us wanting to open it. it was a surprise for her after all. but of course she wouldnt open it. which left it up to me. they surprised the wrong person. at least she was behind me. the night was perfect. the best company and the best food. virgin margaritas and virgin jello shots. cotton candy cake brownies cookies and much much more. everyone was out by midnight. perfect timing. seeing after midnight it is no longer her birthday. so happy birthday rachel. you are twentyone.

cheers.

dont be jealous.

my sister is cooler than your sister. she still rocks out to disney music. plays the air guitar.sings songs without knowing the actual words and wears band shirts with leapord skin shorts. yeah. she is so much cooler. sorry.

hey rach.

WELL MY SUMMERS BOOKED. but thats okay.
ill still be having fun.
lots of parades.
lots of meetings.
and.
lots of memories.
so.
i did the miss Pleasant Grove Scholarship Pageant.
it went well.
i got fourth attendant.
and i am very happy with that.
it was a very stressful couple of months.
but.
it paid off.
i finally get a crown.
a real one.
hahaha.
it was a life goal i guess.
for opening number.
i wore converse high tops on stage.
haha.
all the other girls had heels.
at first.
i was self conscious.
but it was my personality.
so who cares?
not me.
i liked my swim suit.
just simple black.
with a jeweled x on the back.
classy.
yet stylish.
i murdered my onstage question.
hahaha.
it was bad.
but oh well.
and i sang.
singing in front of people.
ahhh.
it gives me such a rush.
my passion for sure.
i sang happy by Leona Lewis.
i wore a red sparkly knee length dress.
i felt gorgeous.







and my evening gown.
ORANGE.
i loved it.
Lois spinder found it for me.
$15 bucks at ross.
yep.
we know how to shop.
or.
she does.
haha.
it was gorgeous.
and also made me feel so good in my skin.







all in all.
the pageant went so well.
and i had so much fun.
here are some shout outs.
to some people that i couldnt have done it with out.
my mother of course.
my sister.
always giving me moral support.
lois spinder.
my personal shopper.
Terry.
my pageant director.
staci spinder.
helped me through it all.
and my hostest Talia R.
all these people help me so much.
i could never thank them enough.
but.
i am saying it right now.
THANK.
YOU.

i love you all.
wish me luck to a busy.
and eventful.
but amazing.
pageant summer(:

the last two weeks.
i have tried to focus on things i dont usually focus on.
i guess you could say.
the little things.
and let me tell ya.
its made me really grateful for everything.
for example.
this morning.
i had to go to attendance school.
had to be there at 6:15am.
so naturally.
i wasnt completely ready when i got in the car.
i was putting on my shoes.
and forgot to grab socks.
so yes.
my mother.
being the kind lady that she is.
took the socks off her feet.
and gave them to me.
now i dont have to go sockless.
its the little things like that.
that make you who you are.
kari.
she is exactly like this as well.
never does anything huge for me.
just lots of small things.
which means way more to me.
also.
my sister.
she always is doing little things.
that sadly.
i have taken for granted.
im trying not to anymore.
and appreciate the people in my life.
that do so much for me.