Lacey-Lou

Well Lacey is sure loving her boy! How I know that- don't see her much any more and common sense with them getting married and all that, but mostly not seeing her much! If I'm lucky I get to see her on Saturday mornings because she has to go to work early or Tuesday afternoon, if she's not shopping for the wedding. She is usually at Mike's house after work everyday til way late at night, and sometimes it feels like I have only a family of four now, with Brandon being gone on his mission and Lacey being at Mikes and all. Lacey is getting her bridal and engagement pictures soon, and I think I'm more excited to see them than her. I'm missing Lace ton's everyday and I'm wishing I could spend more time with her like I used to. I tell ya, being in love just messes everything up! I love you Lace and I'll never forget all the absolutely, amazing times we had together, from watching our favorite show together to just painting my nails with "paint-nolish" (that's what I called it when I was younger.) You're awesome Lacey! Luv ya!

Science Fair Project

Science Fair Project!?!? Tiring right Taysom???? But a BLAST!!! It's too bad we didn't get to blow anything up though(we kind of wanted to)?? Hey we didn't win anything, but again it was fun to be with each other. After doing that I still can't believe that Trevor won't let us do his hair!!! That hurt huh! Anyway this is just a short little slide show of us working on it! Tay I had a great time!! Thanks for being my partner!! Your the best!!

Elder Brandon Scott Bennett

Well he is officially off!!! Brandon left on his mission to Montevideo Uraguay. He flew off heading for the Boines Aries Argentina MTC where he will be for approximately two months before heading to Uraguay. My family and me of course had a hard time letting Bran go. I love my bro so much!! I can't wait for him to get to Uraguay and touch those peoples lives like he has touched mine. I look up to Brandon so much and I am so proud of the young man he has become. He's going to be an awesome Missionary!! GO GET 'EM BRAN!!! I LOVE YOU!!

The Holidy!!

WOW!! This was quite the busy Holiday! It all started on Sunday with Brandon's farewell. Brandon did a fabulous job as expected and I enjoyed the afternoon spending time with family and friends. The next few days were busy with last minute shopping and family parties. On Monday night we got Mike's family and mine together before Bran left on his mission for two years. We went to Fats Cats and enjoyed ourselves by eating lots of Pizza and bowling. Then came Christmas Day which was sweet. It was a joyful holiday as it should be, but also one full of many tears with Brandon leaving the next day and Lacey's last Christmas at home. All together though, it was a fabulous Holiday. I know i am truly grateful for my family and for all the do for me! Hope you all had a great Christmas as well!

Bran's Mission

Oh gees!! Brandon is leaving Dec. 26 for his mission and i dont wan't to see him go for 2 WHOLE YEARS!!!! I am soo excited for him and i know he is going to do GREAT because of his experiences already down at college!! My whole entire family will miss him dearly and especially my parents. We all look up to him and his example to us. He was called to Uraguay in South America. That is his flag on the left. He is very excited to go bring the gospel to the world!! I LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH BRANDON!!!

Sistas

This post is to my sister, Lacey. She is one of a kind, but she has her moments even though I still luv her. She knows how to party and make fun when necessary. Lacey can be very onery sometimes but again i still love her!! She does tons and tons of favors for me. I don't think i could thank her enough even though sometimes i might not show it. From cutting my hair to filling in for mom when she is not here, she is the BEST!! We were too close to be just friends so God made us sisters!! Luv you lace!!

My Most AWESOME MOM

I just thought I'd dedicate this post to my best friend... My Mom!! I don't think i ever thank her enough or give her the credit she deserves. Although she has many crazy quirks like her obsession with the movie Tommy boy, her impossible quest to have George Strait sealed to her someday, and her love for crunching numbers... I still love her!!My mom is the greatest and I just wanted to thank her for all the countless hours she spent sewing my queen clothes even though I'm sure she'd rather been doing something else. She is such a big role model of mine and i look up to her in so many ways. She is such a strong person. I admire her for her strength and ambition for life, because heaven knows we'd all like to give up sometime, but she never does!! I am so grateful for such a good mother who has such a great love for the savior and his gospel. She has taught me well. I heard a new song by Taylor Swift that reminds me of my mom, "I know you were on my side even when I was wrong and I love you for givin me your eyes, staying back and watching me shine and i didn't know if you knew, so i'm takin the time to say that I had the best day with you today!" I've had some of the best days with my mom and I love her! If I can be half the woman she is someday, I'll be doing just fine!! I love you mom, thanks for being my best friend and thanks for always believing in me!!