President's Day Weekend

WARNING: super long post

When you have a three day weekend, what do you do? Go on vacation. And let me just tell you, it was the best weekend of my entire life. I can't even tell you how happy I am right now. So where did I go? Provo. Why? Because the greatest people I have ever met live there-my mission friends! I haven't seen them all in so long and I needed them back in my life.

So Friday after class we left. We hit some bad traffic on the way down so we arrived later than planned. But luckily the party doesn't get started until 9 anyways, so we were just in time. 

Right off the bat I was reunited with my MTC companion Lauren and the ever so wonderful Adrienne. I'm not kidding you when I say I almost cried because I was so happy!! We talked a lot. Catie, Mitch, and Bronson came over. I absolutely loved seeing everyone!

We went to in n out which I have missed!

Then we just stayed up late. Talking and laughing and catching up. 

Saturday was a big day. Valentine's Day. And considering we all have boyfriends... Ohhh wait. We had a girls date! It started with lunch at Guru's (so delicious!) Adrienne, Lauren, Ashling, and I. Who needs boys when you've got these ladies in your life?

We talked about the mission (surprise!) but it was honestly so therapeutic. These girls just understand exactly how I feel! 

After lunch we ran a few errands and then got our nails did! We really just know how to treat ourselves! I was introduced to both Swig and Sodalicious. I had so much sugar. It made me sick. Oh well, it was worth it!

Saturday night, Amanda from the MTC came over and hung out with Lauren and me. I'll tell you what, I haven't laughed that hard in SO long. We reminisced about the good ole days. Kickball tournaments, watching "The Legacy" for our Sunday night movie, all of the elders and the funny things they did and said, and of course Lake Powell 2010! As hard as it was sometimes to be in the MTC for so long, I made the greatest friends there. And not everyone has that opportunity. So for that, I'm grateful. 

How can you not just love these girls?! We stayed up way too late once again, but it was so worth it. 

Sunday. We had church. We just went to sacrament meeting. Lauren accidentally wore her uggs... Luckily we caught it before we went in so she was able to go home and change into real boots. At least we got a good laugh out of it!

After church we had the most amazing meal-gretchka! It's Russian. I ate it almost everyday. And yet I found myself missing it! 

Then the moment I've been waiting for-I was reunited with both of my trainers! Megan and Rachel. 

Once again, there was more talking. Talking and talking and talking. What more could you want?! Of course we laughed so hard too! When Megan's around, there's never a dull moment! That's one of the things I just love about her. She's hilarious!

At this point, I've decided that I never want to leave Provo. I would be fine if I never had to go back to Rexburg!

Sunday night was spent driving around with no destination. I got a nice little tour of P-town! 

When midnight hit, it was time for a snack. So in n out it was! I wasn't going to complain at all. I just love in n out. And I love all of the time I get to spend with my ladies!!

So Monday morning. I know I'm about to leave. And I'll go out kicking and screaming. Luckily, we had one last shabang. I got to see my favorite ladies! And Jake also came down to Provo, so I was able to see him as well! Best thing ever. 

Then it was goodbye. I love all of these people so much. And I'm so grateful I was able to spend a weekend with them. I'm also grateful that I met them all through serving a mission. This was seriously the greatest weekend of my life. It was exactly what I needed. And I'm already dying to go back. 

Well Provo, until next time...