A Thanksgiving to Rembmer! 2010

This thanksgiving was an interesting one, my first real holiday home from my mission and I wasn't with my immediate family, that for starters was interesting, but the group that did get together was the most interesting part.  See I bummed a ride from a friend up to Salt Lake on Tuesday.  There was a huge storm headed our way so in order it beat it we headed up early and got there with only a few hours to spare... it snowed for a few hours but gave up early. So the next morning Grandpa Allgood and I headed to Richfield to spend a few days with my great aunt and uncle Gale and Verl.  They are wonderful.
I remember when I was going to school at snow college in Ephraim back in the fall of 2004 I spent the whole thanksgiving break with them-- I learned how to crochet and had a ball, this time however was a little different.  I was buried in homework, I had several projects and assignments to do and on top of that I wanted to get started on studying for my finals.
So we talked and grandpa told stories and we caught up on life.  Thanksgiving day was fun, the turkey didn't get finished in time for dinner so we ate all the fixings and later that night the turkey finally got finished.  So we had turkey for dinner!! I was pretty much the youngest one there, which was fun for a while, then I got bored and want interaction with people about my own age anyway... so which is worse... being surrounded by way old people and no one my age or being surrounded by people younger than me and having no one my age!! I don't know but I'm pretty sure I like to be around people at last closer too my age.
So Sat. morning we headed back for Salt Lake and Grandpa was worried that we would be stuck in the storm that didn't come until late that night, Jeff picked me up from Grandpa's and we headed home.  Jeff picked up some food and then we watched the BYU vs Utah rivalry game.  BYU played a great game, but the refs weren't on our side so they bad some bad calls that allowed Utah to get just barely ahead... and the last play of the game, as we were kicking a field goal for the win, a Utah player came around and jumped in front of the kicker and we lost the game!  What a great game it was though.
So that was my wonderful thanksgiving break!! 

Parlor Hawk

Karlyn, Jeff, and Me

Provo Tabernacle Curtis and Karlyn

We are always mad at Jeff :)

So let me tell you a little story.  My first week here at BYU we had New Student Orientation (NSO) and that is where I met Jeff.  Karlyn and I were just walking around minding our own business and then there he was, he just walked up to us and said "I'm gonna follow ya'll around now" so he did, and we became fast friends.  One night we went to the Battle of the Bands and one of the bands that player was Parlor Hawk!  They were amazing... so amazing that we decided to go see them perform at a local place here in Provo.  So one Friday night in Sept. Karlyn and me along with our new friends Jeff and Curtis (in our ward) went out.  We got all dolled up and headed out to see Parlor Hawk So we got there way early and decided to talk around downtown Provo, We wandered around and found the Provo Tabernacle... a magnificant Gothic revival building with all the charm of the gothic cathedrals it was wonderful We enjoyed taking pictures and laughing and most of all we enjoyed the company!

A wonderful night of good music, great fun, and Amazing friends.

BYU Football!!

Game Day! Go Cougars!!

Jeff, Me, Karlyn

Me, Karlyn, Ryan, Friend

The first game of the season was just a little intense.  Karlyn my roommate and I went with a friend of her's from California Ryan and his friend (right).  We were also joined by our good fiend Jeff (left). We played Washington it was a great game and we actually won.  However that winning streak was short lived. After the game Karlyn, me, Ryan and his friend all walked to Cafe Rio-- and I had my first experience with this wonderful place.  I most admit it was pretty darn good!   We lost 3 games in a row after that, one of which was a home game but then... something amazing happened... we had our homecoming game, and we won!  What an amazing game, it was close but the Cougars pulled through.  We have now won every home game since and the most recent away game.  This Saturday is the final home game of the season, its sure to be a great game... we are coming in with a 3 game winning streak and our boys are on fire!! Go Cougars! 
The pictures attached are of the few games I've taken pictures at!  Enjoy and don't forget to cheer on our Cougars this Saturday evening. 

We Won!!

Kara, and Curtis

 The games have been fun no matter who attends, there are several games that I've gone to with Cam, and Curtis, and Kara, and Tessa, and several of the people from my ward.  What a great group.  I love football, I have forgotten the great fun I used to have watching football!  Even when we loose it is still super fun to go cheer on our team!

The Cougar Song

Me, Jocelyn, Kara

Brigham Young University

By Clyde D. Sandgren

Rise all loyal cougars and hurl your challenge to the foe.
You will fight, day or night, rain or snow.
Loyal, strong, and true
Wear the white and blue.
While we sing, get set to spring.
Come on Cougars it's up to you. Oh!

 CHORUS:

Jocelyn, and Cam

Rise and shout, the Cougars are out
along the trail to fame and glory.
Rise and shout, our cheers will ring out
As you unfold your vict'ry story.

On you go to vanquish the foe for Alma Mater's sons and daughters.
As we join in song, in praise of you, our faith is strong.
We'll raise our colors high in the blue
And cheer our Cougars of BYU. 

Rah-rah- rah, rah, rah

Rah-rah-rah, rah, rah    GOOOOOOO COUGARS!

The second game was an away game and my roommates and I decided to have a football party.  We actually couldn't watch the BYU game so we watched the USC game and they adopted me as a Southern Californian for the day.  We had Rootbeer and chips and yelled and had a good old time.  It was funny especially because none of the guys in the ward were watching the game that day... but the girls in my apartment were having a full on Football party!  Oh it was entertaining to say the least!  I love my Roommates!

The Reasons Behind The Madness

Well, I am beginning this blog as a way to share with all of you the wonderful goings on of my life. Now that I am home from my mission I have the ability to share with you more readily the events of my life. Don't worry my life isn't all that exciting but these are moments I can never get back, so here I am recording the event that have transpired. I will start by sharing some fun stories and pictures from my first few months here at BYU then hopefully i'll be caught up and keep you posted about my fun and exciting life.  
I love you all so much and am really grateful for all the love and support you each give me.  I pray for you always and hope that all is well in your life
love, love, love,

Marsella