Ahh the beach.

The beachers. :) (Birthday girl on the far left)

Yes so Kara's birthday is today and today is Sunday, so Kara had her birthday party yesterday. And to all of our joy, she decided she wanted to go to the beach. And all the people in the picture was the whole crew. Two more were invited but couldn't make it. It was wonderfully small, because I hate big parties. And yes, one guy with six girls. :)

 It was an absolutely amazing day. Beyond. I got really close to the two people that were invited 

that  I didn't know well. We got there and ate lunch, played volleyball (we all play :]), chilled with the tides (we never went all the way in), went on a beach side walk, played frisbee, soccer, more volleyball, cooked hotdogs for dinner over a fire, took amazing pictures, and had cupcakes for dessert. Even the ride home was super fun and freaking amazing. 

The weather was absolutely phenomenal. It wasn't hot or cold. As you can see, I wore a long sleeve shirt. I wore that all day! And everybody else had on their bathing suits, and none of us were either cold or hot. It did get pretty cold at night, but I loved it. I didn't want the day to end it was so fun! It's times like these that I love living in California. :)

(And P.S. I totally took that amazing surf board picture. :D)

Happy Birthday Kara!!

Everybody's birthday is this time of year! In fact in may, my friends Courtney, Kalene, Kara, and Kjersten. Haha how awesome is that? But anyway, it really is Kara's birthday today, I'm not late with her. Isn't that crazy that her birthday is on Mother's Day this year? Hehe. 

Well Kara here is amazing. I haven't known her as long as I've known Courtney, but that really doesn't matter. She's one of my best friends and I am so excited to room with her at volleyball camp this year! We're going to party non stop. The craziest thing and the thing that I love most about Kara is that we have the EXACT same taste in guys. Now I know that's kind of weird, but honestly, we have not found one difference yet. We like the exact same guys, the exact same things about those guys, and we like the guys the same amount. It's insane!! But I love it. We have always said that we're going to marry

 identical twins when we grow up. :) 

Anyway, Kara is so much fun to hang out with. We always hang out before school because we are the only ones with a first period. :) For my 

Medallion Night this Sunday, Kara and Gina are going to be singing my favorite hymn in the world. Kara is such an amazing singer. It takes my breath away every time! Which is why I absolutely cannot wait to hear her and Gina sing. They're both amazing. I've told Kara many times that I could easily fall asleep every night to her singing.

Kara is known for her crazy laugh. Everybody stops and stares when she cracks up just because it's that intense. But I love it. She's known for her height as well. 5'9 I believe? She's a beastly middle blocker in volleyball.

 I don't even know what else to say about her! I love her so much!!

Happy Birthday Courtney!!!

Well, Courtney is the first one out of our group of best friends to turn 15. Which means one more year until the big 16! It was great fun on Courtney's actual birthday. Rachel, Kara, and I went over to her house with the 3 layer cake that Rachel and I made and some food from her favorite restaurant for lunch. She had just gotten out of the shower and she didn't have any makeup on, which if you know Courtney, is something she would never be seen in. And to my great astonishment and happiness, Courtney didn't say a thing about it and even took pictures! It was great. 

So Courtney. You are so amazing. If there is one person in this world that I can honestly say is the closest thing to a sister without actually being one it would be you. Without a doubt in my mind. We've been through it all together, good and bad, but we've always come out on top. We've done pretty much everything together ever since I met you, which would include soccer, softball, volleyball, piano, church, school, seminary, EFY, Girls Camp, camping, etc., etc. I do remember in sixth grade the one season when you played school soccer and I played school volleyball. It was weird. Haha. I was even the one to accompany you on your very first plane ride, which I must say I am quite honored to admit. I love you so much Courtney and I wish you the happiest birthday ever!!! 

Courtney is so amazing. She's gorgeous, and she deserves it because she works hard at that. Even to seminary, she wears her make up with her pajamas and wet hair. She's known for her weirdness. She really is just so weird, which is why she fits right in with our group. :) She's so smart and has a 4.0! She's freaking an amazing left side hitter in volleyball and I must say that she is one of my favorite people to set. :) And you know what the best part is? I'm the reason she does volleyball! Me! It's great. Courtney has an amazing style and always looks her best at all times, which I really admire. You're amazing Courtney Lauren Brown and I love you!!