I got into Moses Lake around 8:30 on Tuesday morning of the 26th. I left Rexburg right after my last class at 12:30. I was all packed and ready to go. Though the car ride was uncomfortable since we had three squished girls in the back, it was a fun ride and and we got there in good time. I was dropped off at the Church and my mom was the first one I saw. I really love my mom. When we got home, my dad & brothers were hiding from me. Haha. Making me work for the hugs. It was great to see everyone and eat dinner that Dad made. Everyone was happy and I was so happy to be home. Sleeping in my own bed in my own room was heavenly, and I slept sooo good.
Wednesday morning, I didn't get out of bed until noon (I didn't wake up to any loud roommates and it was awesome), showered and spent the rest of my day relaxing getting some homework done. (Yes, I had homework over break... dumb.) Then I made my rounds to the grandparents, and spent some time at my Grandma and Pa's and learned how to make Deviled Eggs for Thanksgiving- I did pretty good!! I also helped snap green beans and make fudge. It was fun to help out!
Thursday was sooo happy. We had Thanksgiving dinner at my Grandma and Pa's and it was perfect. I went and saw my horse and took her a big bag of carrots, because if I get to eat, she gets to eat, right? It's only fair. It really was such a good day. I even helped my Pa make a Facebook. It was so funny explaining to him how it works. Later that evening, I went and had dessert at the Hirz's and played games with the cousins. To end the night, all my girl cousins came over as well as my friend Tasha and we played a... friendly... round of Mario Party on the Nintendo 64. The small things in life are the big things for me. It was such a great Thanksgiving.
Friday happened to be another great day! I woke up and helped mom transform our house from Fall/Thanksgiving to complete Winter Wonderland. We turned on the Christmas music and got to work. She even let me decorate the Christmas Tree all on my own. And I think that I did pretty well! It is white/silver Christmas themed. That night, Dad made steak the SIZE OF MY HEAD, and it was almost embarrassing how excited it made me. I dominated it, and we left as a family to town to go see the new Catching Fire movie at the theater. Maren's (boyfriend?), Michael and his friend came up to hang out, so they watched the movie with us. It was an awesome movie. I loved the books, and I definitely love the movies. Afterwards, I went bowling with Michael and his friend, got hot chocolate, and it was another fun filled evening!
Saturday was another good day. I did have to write a 5 paged paper for one of my classes (could my teacher have picked a worse week to do a huge assignment??), but I got it done and then spent some time Tasha and tried out another new homemade meal Mom made. She's brilliant. That night, we made gingerbread houses... Mine was pretty ugly, but it was still fun! Then I made my goodbye rounds, and we watched Harry Potter as a family. My last wish was to play video games with all my brothers, so that ended my Saturday night and then we said goodbye and goodnight. I drug out my sleeping as long as I could, because I just didn't want to leave again. HOME IS SO... home. I love it with all my heart.
Sunday came too soon. I left at 9 am and didn't get back to Rexburg until 9 that night. The car ride dragged on and on, but I just slept most of the time, so I can't complain. Rexburg sure is cold. But all is well. Only 2 1/2 weeks left in the semester and then its 2 1/2 weeks at home! CHRISTMAS TIME!
I really am just so grateful. I have it so good. I am so blessed. I can't wait to go home to those I love, and those who love me. Life is good.
1. My little turkey and I on Thanksgiving.
2. My work of art.
3. I did pretty well!!
4. Mediocre gingerbread house making skills.
