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Hi family! long time no posting, for me. :) I thought I would update ya'll on my life, as well as let you know how much I have been thinking about all of you and missing everyone. I hope to be able to come to the family reunion this year, that will depend on my work situation, but I am praying for an opportunity. So! After my year and a half or so of slacking from school, I am finally getting my Associates of Science degree this semester, in about a month. I was not planning on walking cause my parents cant come out, but the invite is open to all of you! for May 6th. If any of you want to come, I will happily walk to share the ocassion with family. :) I also will be getting my phlebotomy certificate. I will actually finish that class before the actual semester is over. I even applied for a position at the hospital which would be totally awesome if I get it. My current job at Crystal Inn as the breakfast person would be easy to get off for the family reunion, I am just not sure where I will stand if I get the job as a Phlebotomist. :) ALSO! I was not planning on telling any of you ;) until a call was in my hands, but I just keep getting all excited and what not I have to share. :) I am planning on serving a mission. I know I had planned on that before, but this time is definitely different. I have a sure answer its what I should do as well as what I want to do and desire to do. I will however be waiting probably til December. when I moved home in 2009 I got dental work done that walmart led me to believe my insurance covered for the month after I quit, but it ended up not. So I have like 2000+ dollars of fun debt to pay off and I want to save and contribute to a mission. So that is the plan. :) I am excited for it. My testimony in the gospel has grown very strong these last few months and it is something very precious to me. I want to share it and help others feel the great joy I have from the gospel. i have started work on my papers in case plans change, like the phlebotomy job would help me earn alot more faster to pay off the debt faster compared to my current job. But I trust Heavenly Father and his hand in my life, and I know as long as I am doing what is right and good he will guide and direct me in the fun journey of life! Sorry to write so much. :) I hope all of you are doing splendid. :) my testimony of families has certainly grown as my testimony in the gospel has grown and I just love and appreciate all of you so much and the support, prayers and love you have given me through my crazy progression and learning through life. :) and I just love and miss all of you! I hope I can go to the family reunion so I can spend some time with all of you again. :) Well I am praying for all of you and love all of you. Have a great week! Love, Lauren

Fun DIY Project

I have been having some fun lately by making my own necklaces. It is very fun to think of an outfit and to pick out some cute beads to coordinate! Its fun, easy, and cheap!! This one is my third, and favorite!

Hapy Late St. Patrick's Day!

p.s. Notice the necklace, it has a sibling that will be posted next!

Hawaii

Well... we're almost done with our 5th day being in Hawaii. We are having fun, we've been to the Dole Pineapple Plantation, a couple beaches, a botanical garden, turtle beach and saw sea turtles, we got shrimp from the shrimp trucks, went to the PCC (Polynesian Cultural Center), and a lot more! We'll try keep you posted!