Canada! (Day 1)

At the beginning of this month, my family got the chance to go outside the country! We got to go to Vancouver, Canada. We had so much fun! The trip started out a little rocky, but it turned out to be great! Sadly, my sister Jenny was not able to come with us because she was previously committed to working up at Brighton Girl's Camp. My Dad had a business trip there and we decided to make it a family vacation. My parents flew on a flight directly to Canada and my two sisters and I flew to Seattle Washington and then drove to Vancouver.

We had a bit of trouble getting there because our flight was delayed and then they told us that they couldn't fly because the water heater was broken. Then they got another plane, but it was considerably smaller and some people coudn't get in the flight. Luckily....

We were chosen!

 So, we got in the plane and flew to Seattle. Now, considerably behind schedule, we got the rental car and began the drive to Canada. We had not had anything to eat since the bagels and scones we got at the airport, other than the peanuts they give you on the plan, which was definately not enough. After a while of driving, trying to make up for lost time, but not having much sucess, we stopped for some food. Melanie and Maggie both got a Diet Coke for a drink

Guess which one is Melanie's

Then began the trip across the border, The sign estimated about a 45 minute wait...

Better start thinking like a Canadian....





The supposed 45 minute wait, turned out to take over an hour. Ugh! But we finally got through the border and for the first time in my life, I entered another country.

 Before we returned the car, we needed to fill it up. Oh boy was that a headache. We got off the freeway, and followed the signs that said ther was a gas station. Well, we found no gas station, we only found farmland. Then after we drove a little farther and got off the freeway again, we finally found a gas station.

Gas before pass! (Canada, that is...)

Then we finally got to the airport and returned the car. We took the sky train to the stop by our hotel, and after more than 8 hours of traveling and separation, we were finally reunited with our parents. We walked to the hotel and got checked in. Instead of expoloring the hotel or and fun stuff like that, we just shared our experiences with the parents, and went to bed.

Goodnight Maggie!

Sleepover!

Why do they call it a sleep over when you never sleep? Last night, I had a "sleepover" with my best friend Jourdyn and my sister Melanie. We started by watching When in Rome off the back of the house while enjoying slurpees and popcorn.

After the movie we went inside and Melanie gave us facial treatments with a clay mask that we picked up at Smith's.

After we washed off the at home spa treatment we went over to Jourdyn's house to "sleep". We played a fun game of Swap and then Jourdyn decided she was tired and we went to sleep around 1:30 in the morning.

Then At 4:00 in the morning we woke up because we were all on the ground. We moved out of the light and quickly went back to sleep. I think we finally rolled out of bed at 9:00 the next morning. Then we enjoyed some bagels and fruit, then packed up and went home. It was such a fun night!



Happy 24th!

 On Saturday, I had the opportunity to go to the Tabernacle Choir Pioneer Day concert. Katherine Jenkins was the guest star and it was amazing! Ever since she was on Dancing with the Stars I have been a great fan of hers! I tried to find a little clip, but instead got the whole concert, so watch what you like.

Drawing!

No I am not an excellent artist, or even a good one, but tonight as we were sitting outside I got the sudden itch to draw with chalk. I know it's a little childish, but hey, I like being a child! Here is my artwork. Prepare to be impressed.....

Just to state the obvious....

Hard at work... Not really

My cartoon Family. I'm actually quite proud of them.... The parents are Bob and Paula and their son's name is Jake. (Just in case you can't read what it says)

The artist always has to sign her work...

Well, that is the extent of my artistic skills. I hope you enjoyed them!

Summer!

So I didn't fall off the face of the earth, I just have been really busy with school ending because all my teachers decided to dump a ton of work on me during the last three weeks of school. So anyways, now school is out and I can relax and chill all day long!
Here's the happenings of my life since May.....

I finished my first year of High School....

My wonderful sister Melanie Graduated....

I said good-bye to my beloved friend Maelys as she headed back to France. She was an exchange student and while she was here I introduced her to the wonders of a chocolate frosty.

We had our annual family barbeque....

So there you go.. that's what's been going on in my life. There you go Mom, I blogged.

He did it! He really, really did it!

He did it! He hit his first homerun with the Angels! Woohoo! Just in case you missed it, here's a little recap:

Happy Happy Birthday Mellie dear!

Today marks the 18th anniversary of the day that the world went from being without Melanie Jane Hortin to a world with Melanie Jane Hortin! This marks the day when the world just automatically became a better place. Melanie, you are the greatest sister a girl could ask for, and I love you so much.

Reasons I love this girl:

1. She is a complete and total goon

2. She does my hair for me ;)

3. She is great with kids, especially first and fifth graders

4. She calls me 'Care'

5. She gives me boy advice

6. She let's me borrow her clothes

7. She is always willing to help

8. She loves everyone

9. She never complains- even when she has an AP test on her birthday!

10. She is one of a kind

11. She never stops trying

12. Her unfailing faith

13. She is such a great example

14. She is flawlessly beautiful

15. She listens to me

16. She makes me feel better about myself

17. She knows the Lord loves her

18. She is the best big sister EVER! 

Flawlessly Beautiful!

And a little silly

Sisters! I love you Mel!

Make Me Smile Mondays

Sisters are coming home!

Understanding my math assignment.... I think

 Castle (of course)

Dancing with the stars

Books

   Taking a much needed nap

Share the smiles!

Somebody has a birthday....

Happy Birthday to the best friend a girl could have! My best friend Jourdyn is 16! Jourd, I love you so much and am so grateful for a friend like you!

Reasons I love this girl:
1. She is so funny
2. The way she is like a sister to me
3. The way she pushes me to be better
4. The way she has let's me be myself
5. She never pushes me too far
6. She respects my standards
7. She always asks how my day is going
8. She helps me keep a positive attitude about myself
9. She laughs with me, not at me
10. She works hard
11. She never gives up
12. She knows how I am feeling, even if I don't say anything
13. She doesn't judge
14. She is so kind to others
15. She is a goofball, just like me.

Jourd, I love you more than words can express. I am so thankful to have a friend like you!

In the Garage!

This is a hilarious video that my seminary teacher showed us. It's so funny! P.S. The guy by the dryer, that's my seminary teacher.

Baseball!

Let the good times roll! Or better yet, THROW! (Hahaha, I'm so clever;)Baseball has begun! For those of you that don't know, I am a HUGE baseball fan. I'm pretty sure it's genetic from my dad. Every one of his girls loves the game. I love watching it with my family and explaining it to my mom.Which really isn't giving her enough credit, because she knows a lot. :)  I especially love when we get  to go to the MLB games. I've been to two, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels of Annaheim. I have my favorite teams: Yankees, (They are my absolute favorites) Mariners, Angels. Then I have the teams I hate: Red Sox. Once baseball starts I know summer is coming. Wooo! I can make it!

General Conference!

In five days we will all have the priveledge of listening to the prophets in General Conference! Ahhh! I'm so excited! It's my favorite holiday of the year! On Saturday I got to listen to the prophet talk at the YW meeting. I thought I would share this wonderful talk with you

T.V. Time!

I am a major T.V. watcher. I must admit I probably watch way more television than I should. These are some of my favorite shows to watch:

Castle

Gilmore Girls

Reba

Friends

Glee

Dancing With The Stars

Pan Am

I just love T.V.! Those inventors were geniuses! If you haven't yet seen these amazing shows I invite you to tune in and watch them. Yes, some of them are not on T.V. any more, but if you want to watch them let me know because I have most of them on DVD.

Make Me Smile Monday

Make Me Smile Monday

New earrings

Music

Castle

My family :)

Organic Bunnies (yum!)

Amazing!

In 2002, when the Winter Olympics were here in our very own Salt Lake City I became a huge fan of figure skating. Even though I was only 6 years old I remember watching the skaters with my family and watching Jamie Sale and David Pelltier skate. This past Saturday, thanks to my sister, I got to see them skate ten years later. Then all weekend we watched the skating exhibition from those olympics on video. It was great!

This is the video of their last routine in Salt Lake at the exhibition program

Sweetheart's!

Tomorrow I will be going on my first date! Ahhhh! I so excited! We are going to the Sweetheart's Masquerade ball. I get to go with all my friends and I have a great date :) It will be so much fun!

Veggie Tales

In seminary yesterday we learned about the story of David and Goliath. I got to fling a marshmallow using a sling at a giant, who was really just my teacher on a ladder. While we were reading the story the Veggie Tales movie kept entering my mind.

Thanks Veggie Tales for helping me remember all my gospel stories!

Make Me Smile Mondays

Mondays are the worst part of my week. So, in an effort to be more optimistic about them and with a little inspiration from another blog  I have decided to start Make Me Smile Monday. On mondays I will be posting about things that make me smile.

Make Me Smile Monday

Superbowl leftovers

Funny SNL videos

Understanding my math homework

Castle

Family Night at home



Be true to your groove!

Take a lesson from my friend Kronk...

No one is better than yourself. Be true to who you are .
Be true to your groove!

I'm a little behind on the birthdays.......

Happy (late) Birthday Daddy!

Lessons learned from Dad-

Utah Rules!
Football is great
Baseball is the Hortin's favorite pastime
Don't be late for sacrament meeting
Love those around you with all you heart
Serve others
Be thankful for everything the Lord gives you
The King Singers are great
Don't wear blue on gameday
The Lord is in control
Don't be afraid to cry
Pray always
Attend the Temple
Magnify your calling
Honor the Priesthood

Dad, I love you so much! Thanks for all you have taught me!