2014

2014.

This year I will always remember.

This year I lost my granddaddy, Pop. I mourned, but felt the peace that passes all understanding. I have never felt more sure that Heaven is real.

I was initiated into Chi-O - a sorority that my grandmother, great aunt, aunt, sister, great grandmother, and cousin are all a part of. SO special to me!

I also moved into the Chi-O house and everyday was a crazy roller coaster ride..Though I would do it one hundred times over.

I went to my first Mardi Gras celebration.

My brother and Sarah got engaged..I'm getting another sister!!

I worked at Kanakuk Kamps and lived with thirteen 12-year-olds for three weeks. Best three weeks ever!

I spent Spring Break at the beach with my best friends.

I got to be Snow White! Seven dwarves, birds, a Prince, the whole nine yards.

I turned 19.

I saw both Beyonce and Ben Rector in concert.

I ate dinner in the Eiffel Tower, saw the Statue of David, rode in a gondola, walked around in the Colosseum, explored the Catacombs, went to The Vatican...traveled overseas for the first time!

I was crowned Miss Sorority Pledge Queen! That was a heck of a day. My entire pledge class came, made signs, screamed, danced. They're the best.

I met Baby Henry...my cousin Tripp and Megan's baby. We ALMOST had the same birthday! So close.

I got a "little"!!

I decided I wanted to work towards competing for Miss Arkansas again. I decided I would love to be Miss Heart of the Ozarks (a pageant that earns you a place in Miss Arkansas), and thankfully I got lucky.  My pageant crew is just so wonderful!

I went to Sigma Chi Ski Lodge.

I saw the Hogs beat Ole Miss 30-0 with my own two eyes!!!

I helped plan U of A Homecoming, and the cherry on top: Chi-O WON!

I learned something new every day, and a lot of lessons along the way.