Colors Festival

Saturday is a Special day, it's the day I hung out with friends!!!!! My first time at the Colors Festival. Mitchel, Rand, Ryan, Trevor, and I all went down there together. First we parked at the school and waited which seemed like forever for the bus shuttle to take us away, but we intertained ourselves. On the bus Mitchels coworker Matt saw us and said hello. At the temple as we were walking up the hill, people were passing us and just throwing chalk at us cause we were spotless. They started the countdown so all of us ran into the moshpit, everything was clear and then right when all the chalk was thrown it was harder to see. The chalk was edible and had a scent to it. people were throwing in the air or right at people, it was so crazy but fun. A drunk guy started to talk to Trevor about him and his camera... it was interesting. Finally we went up to the temple, took our shoes off, were dusted off and then entered. it was small and interesting, they had music playing and people laying on the floor.

After we left the temple Thann and his date showed up. We all ate some food and then I was ready to go... actually had been for a while because the crowd of people and the cold air was getting to be too much for me. So Trevor, Mitchel and I went back to the car and came home. it was so much fun at the festival!!!!

Cut-sies in Kooskia

3/16/11 Mitchel took me to Kooskia Idaho to meet the rest of his family. I was excited but nervous at the same time. The ride up was fun, we talked about all kinds of things and got there in good time. Our first stop was to the school where his Dad(Bill) an two brothers, Rand, Bryson were playing basketball. We said hi and I was introduced then headed to the house where I met his other two brothers Thann, and Kade, sister in law Jennifer and her mom, niece Sage, and nephew Raden. Mitchel tried to play with his niece but she didn't seem so sure about him yet, though she did warm up to me faster then him.

We all had dinner and visited but when the guys got back from basketball we had to leave shortly after to the nighebors house we were going to be spending our nights at up the Mt.

3/17/11

We read our scriptures together(every morning) before going back down to the house. Of course in a small town you don't do too much so it was pretty laid back in the mornings. Then i was showed a video they did on a homeless man, it was really good. Mitch showed me all the things they had there and went for a walk. They have a beautiful river behind their house. Latter when Kade got home from school we all squished into 2 diff cars and headed off on a 2ish hr drive to Lewiston, I was smooshed between Mitchel and his Dad. The whole ride up and back I chatted with Bill, we had alot of good conversations and he reminded me alot of my dad. While the guys went to a priesthood meeting, Us girls went accross a bridge into WA to shop at Walmart for baby things. That was fun to see all the little things they had and it was super enjoyable to get to know Jen more. Once as the men arrived and the shopping was complete we drove till we found a pizza hut that let us come in to eat when they were closing.

3/18/11

Yum, Bill made me some awesome pancakes and pretty much most of the day we spent lazying around. But once as Kade was home we went to Grangeville for a bday party where I met 2 of Mitchels aunts and his Grandma. Following visits the guys and I went to the church, they played basketball while i watched.. but I ended up playing the piano. Back at his aunts we had ice cream and a great time chatting. Then we started to take goofy pictures of us flapping our lips.. they turned out great! On the way back I had another great conversation with Bill.

~March 19th 2011~

In the morning Jens mom was at the house we were staying at getting ready for Jens baby shower, she invited me to stay. So after thinking about it for a while I decided to stay and Mitchel left. The ladies there were really nice and we had some great conversations going. One of the things we did wad get in 3 groups and had to make someone a diaper out of toilet paper and I got to be one of the dummies for that but it was fun! Jen got some really cute things for Raden that people made for them. We had some food and more conversations as ppl started to leave.

Back at the house all the brothers were accounted for accept for mitchel who was busy talking to his dad. About an hour later they came into the house and Bill offered to make some more pancakes, and again they were delicious!

Mitch and I decided to go on a walk up by some ponds. He was telling me about his conversation with his dad and other things in life. When we stopped at a little red cabin near the river accross the bridge. He started talking about me and him, eternity and I thought it was going to be the same as other conversations we've had. He asked me about Forever, and then to my surprise got down on his knee, I was grinning so much but I had my hand over my mouth. He was emotional and started to get teary, I don't even remember most of what he said except for "Tori Elizabeth Hill, Will you Marry me?". I said "Yes". Then I kissed him. We hugged and I kept laughing with joy. It was quite the surprise!!

We went back to the house and I was just all smiles and so everyone got the idea of what happend and congratulated us. Then we left to go to the Alumni basketball games which were so cool! Bill played and did an awesome job. Then Mitch and his bros played. Afterward we all had ice cream and I told them stories of Mitchel. Like our first kiss, and such. It was enjoyable to have everyone around laughing.3/20/11

Sunday we all went to church, which is a good 30min away. Bill gave a great talk durring sacrament. Sage had fallen aslep and Bryson gave her to me to watch while he taught his class. So for class with Mitch we mostly entertained her and I enjoyed it alot. For reliefe society I enjoyed our lesson on the Word of Wisdom. Afterward one of the ladies from the babyshower came up to me and asked if he had proposed. Once back we got some photos of the reinactment of the proposal then spent the rest of the day relaxing.

At dinner they all told me stories of Mitchel when he was little, and they were hilarious and embarassing, but once again it was very enjoyable to have everyone around talkign and laughing.

Bill, Sage, Kade, Mitch, and I went for a walk down the road. that was fun, It is so beautiful in Kooskia. we saw some deer and some dead things, but we also found some cool rocks and had lots of good conversations.

To end the night we played several games, two i've never played before and dont remember the names to and the other was Moose Moose. it was a great way to end the evening with family.

3/21/11 Mitchel got a blessing from his dad before we left, and we dropped Kade off at school on our way out. Thann and Rand have spring break so we brought them home with us. The drive home felt like it took a long time but it was enjoyable. Once home We all sat around and chatted with my dad for a bit before They left.

I really enjoyed my time in Kooskia, it was beautiful, eventful and fun up there.

Axel/ doubles

I have now been landing my axel for just over a month and am starting to learn my first double! a Doulbe Sal Chow. i'm so excited to start landing these and the doubles to come.

BYU

I GOT ACCEPTED TO BYU SPRING AND SUMMER SEMESTER!!!! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time!

Double date with my parents.

I went on two double dates.. with my parents..

First they took Mitch and I to the one day premiere of "Rise", a documentary of the USA Olympic figure skaters of 1961 plane crash. It was pretty good.. a little boring here and there but it was a story i've never heard so it was great. After ward Dad treated us to Red Robins. DELICIOUS!!!! it was an awesome night!

Second Mom took us to this little mini concert in SLC at a church, where moms friend Rachelle Call, Jen Handy, Jessie Clark Funk, and Aaron Edson. It was called "A Night in Recovery". Mom bought the CD too. All the songs they sang were beautiful. It was a great night/ experience, especially getting to talk to the singers a bit afterward.

Thank you for the great night Mom, Dad, and Mitch.

My Valentines '11

I wanted to get Mitchel something for Valentines, so I went to Kmart and found these big stuffed animals on sale. :) In the end I bought two, a Gorrila for him and a Teddy Bear for me.

When Mitch arrived I went around the corner and came back holding his Gorrila w/card attached. :) he seemed to really enjoy his gift. We decided to take the stuffed animals with us, we decided that his Gorrila would be named Rufio and mine would be Wendy.

Upon arriving at his house we walked in the side kitchen door, all the lights were off and his family gone. On the table was an old fashioned karosine lanturn lit up and somewhere I could hear romantic music. He set our stuff there and led me into the front room, where a table was set up with a cloth covering it, four candles, wine glasses, food, and a card. :) He pulled out my chair for me as I sat down then went to go heat up the chinese food. In my card I saw a box opened with a Pearl Necklace in it. I've been wanting one for a while. Oh I could not stop GRINNING over everthing!! :D Mitch sat accross from me and we read our cards. I took of the jewlery I had on already as Mitchel got a nother box out, Inside was 3 pearl earrings! I picked one out and put it on along with my pearl necklace. Half way through dinner he took my hand and we slow danced together.

My next surprise. We got in the car and he started toward the canyon and up the road of Squaw Peak. It was blocked off part way up, so we stopped there. Mitchel got out some blankets for us to sit on in front of the car, and some blankets to put around each of us. I hugged my teddy bear to keep me warm too. As I started to point out some stars near the big dipper, I believe it was Dracco the dragon, Mitchel pulled a box out of his pocket. It surprised me cause I thought we were all finished with surprises for the evening. At first I was like what in the world could be in that box, he's already given me a necklace, and earings... but in the box was a beautiful locket for me to put a picture in so I could remember the evening.

Back at home I was enjoying taking photos with my camera, while also trying to get a photo of us kissing or at least a kiss on the cheek, which he didn't want, so it was a fun little struggle that ended with my camera taken away and me being tickled.

I really enjoyed my Valentines, it was all such a surprise and all so very romantic!!!

Saturday before Valentines day we went to his Stake center to a valentines ball. He looked so HANDSOME! The whole gym was full of tables and chairs. We got our food and sat at a table in the far back with his Bishop, (who by the way is cool). After eating we went for a walk, ended up in the primary room where he played some piano, then we returned to the gym to dance. His cousin came near the end for the dance, so we ended up going to the Purple Turtle to eat. I had a FANTASTIC night.

19th Birthday!

Two day's before my birthday I had my purse stolen from work. I was so upset and said a prayer as I waited for dad to bring me a spare key to the car, I love him he is my Hero. Once as I got home Mitch pulled up and just got off the phone with a guy who found my purse. We drove up to the Chevron by the Crestwood apartments and retrieved it. My purse was run over and destroyed, all that was stolen of any importance was my camera and a dollar. But i'm glad to have my stuff back and that the Lord was watching over me.

On my actual birthday I wanted to go to the temple before work, so I woke up early and arrived to find that there was a line to the ladies locker room. It took me an hour and a half to get through to do confirmations. My friend Josh Olsen's sister was there too so it was nice to see her. I"m so glad I was able to at least do confirmations before work and still get there just in time.

Work went really well and was enjoyable. After work and getting ready for the day I headed over to Mitchels house and had a quick lunch. Then together we met at the canyon with his friends, Trevor, Haley, Steven etc. and drove together to Park City to go to the Sundance Film Festival. We were walking up a street to get to main street but decided to head back so we could get in line for a waiting number. On the way back we road the trolly thing which is always fun.

We sat in the building waiting to get in line, Trevor found a Student filmmaker lounge so everyone went to check that out as Mitch and I waited for his cousin to arrive. Once as they did we all got in line. My number ended up being 40 and they said only numbers 1-40 have the best chance of getting in. eeek!

We all went back up to the Student Lounge and had some food while we watched some films that students had made. Trevor even got to show them some of his films right before we had to go get back in line. Turns out no one with a waiting number was allowed in cause the seats filled up fast. Even people who had tickets couldn't get in. So our plan of action was to head up to main street to grab some pizza. By the time we got there we realized it was super busy, so we came to provo and ate at the Pizza Pie Cafe. :) YUM. To end my night Mitch and I watched Inception at his house then I went home.
A few day's later he came over to hang out. There waiting for me on the fireplace was the "How?" book from deseret book. My bday gift from him. :) AWESOME BIRTHDAY!! loved it.