2012 Year in Review

2012 was full of so many things that I never would have suspected.
It is incredible to look back and reflect on where I was last year at this time and see where I am now.
Every year is always full of challenges, laughs, loving, and happiness.
But it is what we do with those things that help us stand a little taller and a little better today; they also give us hope and courage to face a new year.

Last January, I was getting prepared to face BYU-I and a new chapter in my life.

 I was so blessed to have Kaycee as my roommate my first semester. She taught me through her example and let me be me. She became one of my BEST friends. She is someone I know that at all times, she is there for me. I loved rooming with her. Kaycee- I freaking love you.

We went to the Festival of Colors!

My now sister in law lived in the apartment next to me. It was fun to have the opportunity to get to know her better before she became part of my family. I couldn't pick someone better for Jared. Chelsea is fun and loving and so so sweet. Chelsea was added to my family in April 2012.

During the Winter semester I got to know some awesome people. I made a lot of friends that I feel will always be there for me. I'm grateful for their influences on me. It's crazy how we are all going our own ways, but there are certain people who I feel such a connection with.
Emily Ogden is about to go to Arizona for student teaching. There were nights when her and I would talk and we just understood each other. She took me scootering on campus, hiking, and became another one of those best friends for me. You know those kind... the ones who you still swap Christmas cards, emails, and phone calls with because they are important to you.

At BYU-I wards you usually always have a calling. Well, I had the calling of FHE Mom my first semester. The bishopric told me that they usually don't give this calling to freshman, but they felt I was the one who was supposed to be it. I honestly could not have asked for a better calling. Those boys had such an impact on me and cliche as it is, I grew to love them so much. We had so much fun together and it's because of them that Logan came into my life. The bowling picture is actually the night I met Logan, he took the picture for us :)
Those boys were always there to pick me up when I was feeling down and I'm so grateful I had them in my life.

My second semester was quite fantastic as well. My roommates and I had dance parties with each other at least once a week, sang One Direction songs on a daily basis, and we cared and loved each other. Living with 5 other girls is hard- I'm so grateful I grew up with boys. But all 9 (Kelli was there both semesters) of my roommates taught me so much. I learned to be a better "homemaker," forgiver, and supporter because of them. Oberholzer is off to conquer student teaching. Stesha.. well she's in love with a boy and we all know how that goes at BYU-I :)

Kelli and Hannah are coming back to the burg in Spring and they will taking on new semesters classes to conquer the world and meet One Direction one day.

Brown Rachel.. She's off to preach the gospel to New York. I'm so excited for her. She will do such a great job; her spirit is STRONG and BRIGHT! 

I went to the temple every Tuesday before devo with Brown Rachel. I loved those moments that her and I shared together. There were many things her and I got to learn from the spirit together and I'm grateful for her willingness to go with me.

 

 

I ran a half marathon!! WHOO!! And guess what.. I kind of want to run it again this year. Hopefully training will go better this year.

My roommates helped me surprise Logan multiple times :)

He made me try sushi.

I went "serious" golfing for the first time- meaning I really tried.

I fell in love with this boy.

I got my first B, ever.

I came home from that semester and started working at Kiwi Loco again. I also got hired at American Eagle. Juggling those and photography got a little overwhelming for me so in October I quit Kiwi Loco.

My whole family was home for about a week this summer. It was fun to play outside and spend time together. Plus, I really like taking family pictures :)

I hiked Tablerock with my some of my family and Logan for my mom's 50th birthday. We then had a surprise party waiting for her when we got home!

This fall my sisters and I have been super crafty! I have made more this fall than ever before and I LOVE it! I like being wifey!

 I went to St. George with the Peterson family in October for the performance called Thriller in the Tuacaan amphitheater. It was awesome!

I planned a Fowler family Halloween party. It was so fun!! I'm telling you, I will be a fun party wife. Logan better get prepared

In November I got engaged to Logan Peterson!!
 We have been busy planning, but also just enjoying being with each other.

This holiday season I enjoy being with my family. I love having everyone home.
I'm looking forward to a wonderful new year-

New goals/hopes/dreams
One more month until Troy is home.
And 53 days until I'm Mrs. Peterson.

Happy New Year!!