Rewind. . .

So many times these past few months, I have wanted to sit down, and "blog away"...but being that lately, my little world has been so crazy, the opportunity never presented itself. I sit back and wish I could rewind parts of the past few months, do them over, or just plain, enjoy them more...

I started the year, with a fun challenge to myself, of taking 1 picture per day, and posting it. Obviously that hasn't happened. Not only have I failed to use my beloved camera, I have lost the USB cord :( Sad Day! Eventually I will find it, or break down and buy a new one. Who knows, maybe by April, things will calm down :)

What have I been up to you ask??? Are you sure you really want to know...here's a rewind of "life as Kellie knows it."

In January I was called to be a teacher in the Primary :) I missed the Primary, my few short months away from it were well...interesting, fun, but still I missed it. Two weeks after I was called to be a teacher, I was sitting in Sacrament meeting when they released me, asked me to stand to be called as the 2nd Counselor in Primary! What a shock! Getting a calling from the pulpit, it's pretty awesome! I can see how some people would like to be asked in private first...but honestly, the small element of surprise was kind of fun! I currently watch over the senior primary, which I tend to gravitate more towards the smaller ones, but it is a great challenge, and I love each and every child in there!
 Along with this awesome calling comes Presidency meetings every other week, Primary activities to plan, Scout meetings, and banquets to attend, and Sharing times to prepare. I am also STILL a ward missionary ( and don't plan on giving that one up easily either)

At the end of January, beginning of February, I finally got tired of John and I discussing how when we get married, we will have to rent for a while until his credit improves. The thought of renting someone else's property, and basically throwing my money down the drain, makes me ill. The stress of not having a place to call my own is enough to keep me awake at night. I am getting rid of that stress. I called my oh so awesome Realtor, asked him where to begin, and the process of loan approval and house hunting began! I was so desperately praying to be able to find a place that would work for me, in my ward...but unfortunately, my price range doesn't fall in to "insanely ridiculous for the amount of house you'll be getting". Who knew that the area my parents live in was so popular??? The thought of one day leaving my ward, and everyone I have grown up with- tears at my heartstrings. I have lived in this ward forever. I LOVE my ward. I love it so much, that the thought of living next door to my parents, wouldn't scare me, so long as I could go to my same ward. There isn't a better ward out there, really! I have visited other wards, and they aren't the same. People visit my ward, and instantly love it (Yay Springview!) Anyway, it is not possible for me to buy in my stake, let alone my ward, BUT I did find the most perfect house for me, less than ten minutes away, and in my price range. ( I am currently under contract and set to close at the end of the month) John and I have decided that he will move into my oh so perfect for me house, until we get married-which by the way I'M ENGAGED! There. If you hadn't heard that I was, you have now, and eventually maybe I will share  all those details on here :)

February 13th- My Birthday. I turned 30.  That's not the big news. The big news, is on my 30th birthday, surrounded by 3 of the people I love so dearly, John got down on 1 knee and asked me to marry him.  :) :) :) ;There's the short version, long one comes later :)

March: My adopted brother Rob got married to his sweetheart Heather. Last week I went to the temple to support her in her temple work, and then again to see another friend sealed to his family for eternity, and then finally on Saturday the 6th, to their wedding. Stories of the wedding and reception, may come, but most likely will never show up on this blog.

Other things that go on in my life....Teaching martial arts to kids, going to the gym ( I know a great personal trainer if anyone needs one) hanging out with my future husband, getting my weekly dose of Biggest Loser in, avoiding most of the Olympics, and getting on my knees to thank my Heavenly Father daily for the many blessings I have in my life!