Catch the Wave

This package was made because my parents went to Hawaii and bought a TON of Hawaiian candy to send to Chase. So. That called for a Hawaiian themed package.

I included the talk "Catch the Wave" by Russell M. Nelson, which is all about missionary work.

Soo... there ya have it! I love spoiling my boy!

Knock Knock!

6-month care package!

My favorite one yet!

Contents:

Reese's Puffs

Pringles

Cheetos

Giant pen

Bubble wand

Sticky-notes

Slinky

Pencils

Hand Santizer

Reese's Pieces

Gum

Goldfish

Starburst

Vitamin-Water flavoring

6 FREAKING MONTHS BABY.

So is it obvious yet that I'm so excited to finally have hit 6 months? no?

I AM SO FREAKING HAPPY !!!

I really can't believe that it's been 6 months already. 

Where did all that time go?!

Its going too fast!

Actually not really. I wish it would go faster. Looking forward and thinking about how much is left, I wish it would go faster, I feel like it's still such a long time. But looking back at how long it has already been- wow.

182 DAYS. 

Already?

 It feels like just yesterday we were dancing on my front porch for the last time, saying goodbye. 

And now he's 1/4th done. 

It's crazy how fast time can go by.

So this month was great!

He...

went zip lining

baptized Felicita

baptized Brenda

was transferred to Matagalpa (with Elder Lopez)

was transferred to El Viejo (with Elder Torres)

had to speak in church

was made District Leader 

had a crazy storm that almost stopped them from going to church

washed his clothes on a rock for the first time

I...

went out to lunch with high school friends

started paying for my China trip

was offered a photography job in Provo (yay!)

babysat my brothers while my parents were in Hawaii 

(it was actually quite fun surprisingly)

said goodbye to my best friend who left for college

got my birthday package and flowers from him!

sent him a 6 month package!

turned 19!

went to Disneyland 

(for my birthday!)

He's having a hard time right now with his companion. But he's very positive about it and knows he has something to learn from him. He's such an easy person to get along with, it's surprising everyone how it's even possible that he doesn't get along with his companion. haha. He's still doing great though. 

I can't wait to go back to school! I leave next week. My roommate is already there and I'm just so jealous and I want to be up there with her already. Of course I love being home, and I love being with my family. But I'm ready for a change. 

Speaking of change, I'm considering changing my blog title! I need opinions. Leave it as is, or should I change it to be called "A Blonde and Her Elder"? 

Opinions would be appreciated in comments! I can't decide! I'm AWFUL at making decisions. Just ask my boyfriend. I once cried over what to have for dinner. 

hahahahaha. 

Well, if you've stuck around for this incredibly long post, you're awesome. 

I can't wait to see what this next month brings! 

-Tara

ps. we took a family 6 month picture. its great. 

Birthday Celebration!

So today isn't my ACTUAL birthday, but I'm going to be in Disneyland on Thursday for my real birthday. 

And because of this, we celebrated tonight! 

And I had the best birthday surprise EVER! 

Chase's mom surprised me and showed up at my house! And she brought me presents from Chase! 

He sent me a Nicaragua shirt, a cool little art frame/canvas that I love!! And a keychain! And flowers!!! I missed getting flowers from him so much! 

And the best part, I got a letter! It's been over 6 weeks since I got a letter, and today I got a letter and his birthday package! 

Gah he's amazing. 

And I love his mom and it was so much fun having her over to celebrate with us!(: 

(we both got keychains from Nicaragua)

AHHH. Such a good birthday!!(: