2015 has officially begun

Ok so my sibs got on my case about blogging so hopefully I will be getting better at it and this post will satisfy them for a while:)

I can't believe that 2014 is gone. I look back and I am totally filled with awe. I was so blessed this year in so many ways. I had experiences that I would not have thought were possible (or probable) but they were exactly what I needed to grow and become more like how my Savior wants me to be.

I think the biggest thing I have realized is that progression feels good. Sometimes its a hurts so good but as I look back at everything that happened this year, I don't regret any of the experiences that I had and I don't wish that none of them had happened. I wouldn't call any back but to see where I was last January and where I am this January is incredible and humbling. I know that Heavenly Father is guiding me and that it is through Him that I will reach my divine potential. I am so grateful to know that I am not walking through this life alone. I always have my Savior right next to me, plus all of my family.

I know that the people who read this blog are people who are close to me so I want to thank all of you for being a strength to me and helping me through all the ups and downs of life. Sure love you guys!

Thanksgiving

So I know its late for Thanksgiving but I have some really cute pictures from it so I will put those on.

Kitt gave Grandpa a lesson on baking cake mix cookies and it was so adorable. He took notes and everything.

On Friday, Katey and Jason came down and me and Kylee took twin Queen Elsa braid pictures.

I just love being with me family so much. They are the people who get me through everything that goes on. I am so grateful for their words of kindness, advice and their total support.

Times flies when you're having Fun!

So I have been totally slacking on this blog, my apologies. But I cannot believe how fast time is going. I mean, really. I only have 4 weeks left of school this semester. Get out of town, right?

This past month has been such a growing experience for me. I have learned so much about myself, my family and the importance of having an eternal perspective. Time is precious. Time is a gift. There is nothing that compares to the happiness I feel when I spend time, real time, with the people I care about. And the cool thing is, I think that's what eternity will be like, except we never have to say goodbye. We will all be up there building our world with our spouses and visiting each other in our different universes and I think that its going to be a blast. Maybe that's not the most appropriate way to put it I think that it work for now.

I am so excited for Thanksgiving. I will be at my Grandpa's house tomorrow and I'm not leaving until Sunday! Yay for family. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

TTFN

Personal Mission Statement

My classes this semester are incredible. They have been opening my mind to so many different ideas and teaching me so many good things! In one of my classes we are studying the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the second of which is "Begin with the End in Mind". For this habit our teacher asked us to imagine our 40th birthday party. She wanted us to think of who would be there and what would they be saying about us. That was a very eye-opening experience. I have gotten into the habit of only looking about 3 months into the future. This is not necessarily bad but I think that it was limited me in my ability to really progress. So I started really thinking about what I want for my future. My ultimate goal is eternal life of course but what am I doing to get there? I'm not going to tell you all my goals because that's a little personal to put out on the internet but I will tell you that most of them pertain to improving and maintaining the relationships between me and the people I love and care about and also my relationship with my Savior and Father in Heaven. 

This is a little visual representation of my mission statement.

So, its been a while, huh? I think the last thing I posted was about Aspen Grove and that adventure ended 4 weeks ago! Sorry about that. Well the summer turned out great up there. I met so many fun people and learned things about myself that I could never have learned other ways. Well, I might have learned them but it would have taken longer and I wouldn't have the fun memories to go along with the lesson:)

I just want to take a second and tell you guys that Heavenly Father really knows His children individually and perfectly. Everything that has happen since April has confirmed that to me. The fact that I spent 10 days with Katey in April, had a job at home, got another job in Utah at exactly the right time, my family reunion, the three weeks at home before going to school and this volunteer thing that I did up here tell me that there is a loving Heavenly Father who is directing my life and preparing me for what I need to accomplish in every phase of life.

Well, I love you all TTFN

What Can't You See That's Always Ahead of You?

The Future...and man did I get blind sided! But I have to say that as far as blindsides go this is definitely the best one to have.

I was sitting at work on day and mom called me on the office phone. These are her exact words, "Have you heard from Kitt this morning or checked your email?" I said no. She says, "Well you need to right now because there is something that you need to think about right away." How's that for getting curiosity peaked? I was so scared that something had happened to Kitt but it turns out that nothing was wrong with Kitt at all. Mark Longhurst from Aspen Grove had emailed her and asked if I still wanted a job up here. So she emailed me and said I needed to call them as soon as possible. The rest of the morning was probably the most unproductive morning I had all summer. All I could think about was if I was going to go to Aspen Grove. Well, I called up here and they set up another skype interview with me. In the interview they asked me how fast I could get up here and I said that I had a ride that could leave Saturday and I could be to work on Tuesday. They said great and I went back to the office and told Camille that Friday was going to be my last day. She was heart-broken but asked me to come back and work for them the last 3 weeks of August before I go back to school and she also gave me a pay raise! So now I am working in the dining hall at Aspen Grove Family Camp.

This has been an amazing experience. It has had its challenges but I am really enjoying being up here. THe people that I work with are super fun and the rest of the staff is freakin bomb, too. So far I've been able to play in the river, shop at DI, make a bowl, and play water polo.Plus Kara and Seth came to visit! I am so grateful that I am here. This experience has taught me many things and is still teaching me things. The biggest lesson I've learned is that Heavenly Father is very aware of me. He knows that there is a Klaire Bryce in Provo Canyon and He is watching out for me every step of my journey through life.

*I dont know how to rotate photos... sorry

My cabin

My Room

The Bowl I made

Stewart Falls

Kara and Me 

Beautiful View

This is the LIFE!!

So I finished up my freshman year of college...what??  This year has been incredible and am so grateful for all the ways that I have grown and changed.

When school ended I didn't have a job to go to so I headed down to Virginia and spent 4 days with Grandma and Grandpa. It was so nice to be able be in such a peaceful place after being so stressed out with finals and moving and work, etc. After that I headed to Centerville. I got to spend whole day with my Aunt Shara and cousin Lisa. It was so much fun to talk and hang out with them. Then I hopped on a plane and headed to Colorado to spend 10 DAYS with Katey, my fabulous sister.

Me and Katey had a blast together. I always feel so loved when I am with her. I got to meet my new niece, Tia and become better acquainted with my 2 year old niece, Kylee. They are both super adorable. Kylee is definitely 2, haha. She has her own opinions and makes them known. Katey and I got to talk for as long as we wanted, run together, bake together and enjoy the beautiful weather of Colorado.

On the plane I had really my first experience in talking with someone about the gospel. I don't know that I did the best job but I think I left him  with a pretty good impression of the church and our missionaries.

I've been in Utah since Thursday night. I helped Kitt pack up her apartment, went to a graduation, bought a swim suit and went to a BYU MENS VOLLEYBALL GAME!!! Oh that game was so much fun. They are so stinkin good I can't believe it. They won of course, haha.

Sorry this post is kinda everywhere but hey alot has happened and the best way to make sure I get it all is just to right it down as it comes. haha:)