Today has been exactly a year since...

I spent four years at Elk Grove High School. Made many friends, found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and had lots of fun times. Then a year ago today I graduated, but thats not what makes this day special to me. It was a day of accomplishment and happiness for most, including me for the most part. However, it was also a day of change and a little sadness and confusion. This day stands out to me because it was also exactly a year ago today that my Great Grandmother (Granny Green) passed away. I wasn't very close to her, but this event effected me more than I expected and also probably more than anyone knows. 

I remember it was the day before my graduation and I found out that Granny Green was in the Hospital and she had had a stroke. It made me worry, but I wasn't sure what to do. My parents went and visited her in the hospital and then they asked if I wanted to. I wasn't sure what to do know and after thinking and praying about it I just didn't feel ready to and after talking with my Dad I figured I would continue on with my graduation plans and then I would go and visit her after. We both agreed that the kind of person she was she would probably be mad if I let it affect my graduation. (: Although I felt really bad and confused I decided that I just wasn't going to be able to handle visiting her right now and that as of then if something was to happen to her I would want to remember her as I did. Like I said I wasn't very close to my Granny Green. But I had known her since I was little seeing her at Christmas and Thanksgiving mainly. I remember a few times where we went to her house for Holidays and such. However, I had recently had an experience that made me feel closer to her. For my Senior Ball I didn't plan much jewelry wise and while I was over at my Grandparents house my Grandma said she had an old necklace that belonged to Granny Green (her mom) that I could wear if I wanted. I gladly accepted and loved it! It was really special to me that I could wear her jewelry. Then later my grandma had shown my Granny Green the picture of me wearing the necklace and told her how much I like it and from that my Granny Green told my grandma to give me the necklace. This was only weeks before and now the necklace as well as the other jewelry mean more to me than you can imagine. It makes me feel like I have some kind of connection with her even though I never really knew her very well. Well the morning of my graduation I found out that Granny Green had passed and it had a much bigger impact on me than I imagined. I decided that I would wear the necklace for gradation, in honor of her. I thought about her all day and throughout the graduation I couldn't help having a feeling of sadness and confusion. 

I love my Granny Green very much and I will always remember her. She was a very strong woman who I admire greatly and I only wish I could have known her better. 

I have also recently had some experiences that have made me feel a connection with her. Last semester I went to the Temple a few times and every time I was there among the things I thought about Granny Green kept coming up. I repeatedly got the impression that when the time was right and I could that I needed to do the temple work for her. Even while listening to talks about temples, family history/genealogy, missionary work, and temple work for the dead I kept thinking about Granny Green. So I am going to follow my prompting and since its been a year I am going to complete the work for her. This has been a learning experience for me and a great trial that I never expected, but am grateful that I know that I will be able to see her again and I will have the opportunity to get to know her. Being a member of this church has been such a blessing and comfort during this time and I don't know how I would have handled it otherwise. 

Happy Easter!

I received and Easter package from "Grannee & Papa & US" on Monday so it was a little late, but MUCH appreciated(:  It was filled with many wonderful goodies! Can you tell I LOVE rice krispies ;)

So thank you Grannee and Papa and US! haha (thats what the package said it was from :)





Too bad I couldn't wear the 'ears' on easter. Oh well I can save them for next year! or maybe Halloween(:  Thanks again! I really appreciate all the thought and love that went into sending me this package!

Disney World Here I come.. in a few months(:

Dear Ashlee, 
Congratulations! You have been selected to participate as a Hopper Cast Member on the Disney College Program for the Fall 2011 Season. This is a valuable resume-enhancing experience for all students, and we are proud to offer this opportunity to you! This program will allow you to gain academically-oriented work experience - the kind that provides participants in any major with the tools they need to compete effectively in today's job market. 


As a Hopper Cast member your responsibilities may include: working in different locations within the same role or working in multiple roles, including Quick Service Food and Beverage, Merchandise, Attractions, Custodial, and Main Entrance Operations (which includes Parking, Park Greeter, and Ticket Operations). 

I received this letter on April 15th, 2011 and after a few minor complications and after I thought and prayed about the decision alot! I officially accepted the invitation on April 20th, 2011. I am really excited for this wonderful opportunity and am looking forward to the experiences I will have. I am also really nervous/anxious and hope that I can do well and make the most of this opportunity. It is for sure going to keep me busy. The Spring Semester here at BYU-I ends July 23rd (or around there) and I have to be in Florida on August 17th and the program goes until early January and then I come back to school for my next semester in January. Crazy! Im looking forward to the adventure(:

Personal Progress Goal

So in one of Peter's letters he was telling me how he was at dinner with this family and the daughter was telling him about her cousin and what her and the other young women in the ward did. Here is a video the Church made on the wonderful act of service these girls did. It is pretty amazing.

After watching this video it really made me think and I remember that I never actually completed the Personal Progress program. I have now made that a goal. I am going to start over and work on completing the program. I have asked and learned that although if I complete it now I can get my medallion, but it will not go on the official records of the church. However, when/if I have a daughter and she is in YW I can do it again with her and it will go on the records of the church. I am excited to take the opportunity to participate in Personal Progress and better myself. I know this is a great chance to learn and grow. I have a new book and am ready to start(: Sunday is a good day to start right?

Peanut Butter and Jelly

So if you know me then you should know my feelings on Peanut Butter. But this song takes it to a new meaning(: So i thought I would share. enjoy(:

Spring is here!

The first semester is offically over and I say it was pretty fantastic! I had a week break and it was nice to just relax and have some fun too (even though I was stuck in Rexburg). I'm all moved into my new dorm(: Its the start of Spring and the start of a new semester. Classes start Tuesday and I am actually excited. I have my room pretty much set up, still have to work on getting some decorations in the living room, but have have to wait for all my roommates to get here because I dont want to put stuff up if they dont want to. The stuff I have if they dont want it up then I can put it up as more decoration for my room(: oh and look! Green grass! Isnt it amazing(: looking forward to some better weather soon.. hopefully

The Magic of Disney(:

So a few weeks ago there was this presentation about the Disney College Program and it sounded interesting so I went to check it out. It sounded like a great opportunity! Working at one of the parks in Florida, getting paid(not a ton but some haha), free admission, work experience, putting Disney on my resume. I'm still not sure whether I have been accepted or if I am actually gonna go if I do. Its still in the decision process, but I decided to apply because if I didn't then my decision was pretty much made. So i filled out the online application, did the web-based interview and had my phone interview! I was so nervous, but i think it went pretty well... Hopefully! I should find out within 4to6 weeks. The crazy thing is i get out of school July 23rd and the program starts on August 17th and then goes until January... then i start school again in January!

Spring Semester Here I come!

So I still have a few weeks left of Winter semester, but its getting close to coming to an end. Only 15 more days! But a few days ago i registered for my Spring semester classes. Yay! So here is my schedule:
Monday/Wednesday 9:00-10:00am Book of Mormon 122
Monday/Wednesday 10:15-11:15am Career Explorations
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:30-12:30pm Family Relations
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 2:00-4:00pm Heroic Journey
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-10:00am Water Aerobics
Tuesday/Thursday 11:30-1:00pm General Psychology
Online: English 201

Should be an interesting semester! I am staying on-campus again(:

Taking Pictures!

We have taken a few roommate pictures and a few with our FHE group (well minus Ashley). Here are just two of the pictures we have taken(:

Perkins 105 Winter Semester 2011
Rose, Alissa, Jenny, Ashlee(:

FHE group! (right to left)
Josh, Emily, Alissa, Jenny, Kevin,
Emily, Rose, Ashlee(me), Avery, Jeremy
and Greg

February 29th, 2011

My friend Amber's birthday was on February 29th, 2011. However since this day did not come this year we celebrated on March 1st(:   We went to see tangled! One of the BEST movies ever! (Next to Princess Bride of course!) I have seen it 4 times already! Good thing we have dollar theater. This is one of my favorite song! I love them all though(:

 Here is Amber and the cake I made!