Twelve Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas I was blessed with...

An amazing best friend. I've called people best friends in the past but the friendships I've had with them (and still have) are nothing like the friendship I have with V. We make odd noises and totally understand what they mean. We can talk about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING! We have gone through similar things in the past. We both love volleyball!! And there is so much more! I would never have met her if I hadn't gone to Weber. The Lord truly has a part in our lives.

On the second day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Two amazing parents. I love my parents so much. I know that sometimes I get frustrated with their rules, etc., but I wouldn't be the person I am today if they didn't care so much about me! I couldn't ask for better parents for me. They are the ones that I look up to the most and turn to for any reason!

On the third day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Three semesters until I get my Bachelor's (hopefully). If I stay on track and take more credits next year then I should be able to graduate with my Bachelor's in English: Creative Writing. What about being a doctor? Well, I first and foremost want to be a mom and becoming a doctor isn't the best thing to do when I want a family. So English it is and I'll throw in child care. Anyone need a good daycare service in the future? Look me up!!

On the fourth day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Four amazing grandparents. My Palmer grandparents do so much for my family and I'm sure I don't even know about half of it!! They are so caring! I love it! I can hardly wait until they get here for the holidays. My Pelaez grandparents are so cute. They live in the basement of my house and I love the chance I have to be close to them. They aren't the in the best of health so its good to have them here!

On the fifth day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Five wonderful siblings! My sisters and brother are my best friends!!! We all fight and bicker with each other sometimes but in the end I know that they are there for me no matter what! I wouldn't trade any one of them. It's sad because some families would trade. I love my siblings so much!!!

On the sixth day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Finding six favorite scriptures (the list grows). In no certain order: 1 Peter 3:10, Matthew 6:6, John 3:16, Alma 5:14, Moroni 10:3-5, and Moses 1:13. These are so amazing!! I love the scriptures and everything that can be learned in them!

On the seventh day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Seven Christmas hymns. I love songs that celebrate Christ! There is always an amazing, strong spirit that comes with these songs! Here they are: "Angels We Have Heard On High", "O Little Town of Bethlehem", "What Child Is This?" (this song should be in the hymn book), "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear", "Hark The Harold Angels Sing" (this song is about a conversation between one of the shepherds and someone he meets while going to see the Lord), "The First Noel", and "Silent Night". I just love singing. I'm not that good but I know that each song is a prayer to the Lord!

On the eighth day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Eight hours of sleep. I don't get the chance to sleep for the recommended 8 hours very often but it really is a blessing. This plus following the Word of Wisdom is so wonderful! I love being healthy and I hope that I can always be healthy enough to be active with my family and do what I enjoy.

On the ninth day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Nine wedding announcements. I was lucky enough to receive wedding announcements for so many friends! And the best thing is that they were/will be sealed in the House of the Lord!!! It is such a blessing to be able to be sealed to the one you love for all eternity!! I hope I can soon (maybe in 9 months haha jk).

On the tenth day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Ten weeks left! Elder Harris gets home in about 10 weeks!!! YESSS!!! I'm so glad that the two years are almost done!! I don't know the exact day he gets back but I do know that his visa expires on Feb 27th. He wants to "fix" his visa so that he can extend for 30 more days but I hope that he doesn't! Its not that I don't want him to serve the Lord but two years is just so long! We'll have to see what the Lord has in mind...

On the eleventh day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Eleven years of volleyball. Volleyball has been such a huge part of my life! I was on my first really team eleven years ago. I have met so many people through this sport and I can't even imagine life without it. There are countless life lessons that I have learned on the court. I wouldn't change it for the world!! I am so glad that I can stay involved by being a coach! Thanks to my dad I have had the best training around!

On the twelfth day of Christmas I was blessed with...

Twelve more months. Another year has past and I am still here on this earth with my family and friends. I have been so blessed to be surrounded by those that I love. I am looking forward to another year and I pray that nothing tragic will happen. But if it does I know that with the Lord's help, all things are ok!!

These are my twelve days of Christmas. Merry Christmas and don't forget the true meaning of Christmas!!