Washington

This past week my dad and I went up to Renton Washington. On the way there I got food poisioning but all was well and we kept driving.
When we arrived everyone came out to greet us and then Linda came running and sqealing!! haha.
On the First day Jordon, Jasmine, Jason and I all went out front and played some soccer! That night we listened to some Shakira and the world cup song "Wave your flag" then Jordon showed us some Lebanon things.

Day two I woke up to Jasmine and Jason playing Uno, so I joined, it was the longest game ever! haha. Then George, Jasmine, Dad, and I went to Seattle to Pikes Market, It was cool but after awhile I was getting uncomfortable with all the people. The Fish throwing ppl were cool though. George drove by the Space Neattle. Before we went home we stopped at Alki Beach, I waded in the water looking for things and I found this thing that looks like a tooth it is awesome. That night we went to the kids Swim lessons. Then we went to the mall where I got this amazing huge wrapped Creep. SO DELICIOUS! They have this Cool Store there Called " Love Culture" and it was cheap, and cool. I want to shop there again sometime. That night Jasmine LOST HER TOOTH!!! now that was awesome!
Wednesday 21st Dad went to his Conference in Seattle. George, Jazy and I wen tto a field and played some soccer which was totally fun to play agaisnt and help her with shooting. he then drove us to two other parks where we just walked around. Once Back I got ready to Go Ice skating. George went double the speed limit and I yelled at him. Once there George, Jazzy and I skated while Linda watched. We had FUN. Jasmine read a book to me that night... I enjoyed it very much, It was a great precious moment. That Night we had Salmon for dinner and it was DELICIOUS!!! I love Linda's cooking!!!!! We got to go to the Seattle Temple, It is so Beautiful and I loved the statues. We then went to a huge and beautiful waterfall , I hope to get to hike to it next time I'm there. On the way home I couldn't Breathe and had an asthma/panic attack thing George pulled over, it scared us all.

Thursday 22nd.
Started working on a puzzle that we took all day to do. Linda, Jordon, Jazzy and I went out for dinner and ordered alot of filipino food, I first had noodles called PALABOK adn I didn't like the sauce, but i really liked the noodles called PANCIT and some chicken LUMPIA. it was delicious. After dinner we went to FredMeyers and shopped when we saw this little thing going on and in the end my dad bought a Mr. Sticky it was funny cause we were all like not interested and dad way over on the sofas had his hand raised wanting one. That night while finishing the puzzle after the kids went to bed, Jason and Linda and I were having "Happy hour" and everythign just seemed so funny, we were trying to talk in british accents it was hilarious.

Friday 23rd. We met up with the Morgans at a quizno's they are all growing so tall. we went to the mall and found some things for Hailey and then we all got Panda express. at home we built a tent in the back yard to sleep in, that was fun! Linda picked up Mercedes from the airport and she stayed at Linda's house.

Saturday 24th
I played the longest game ever of uno but it was fun. after we got ready for the day we loaded up the vans and drove to Seattle where we got to all ride on a FERRY! Mercedes didn't like it at first. we saw lots of jelly fish and seals. once as we got to the other side we went to a park and listend to a missionary play the violin and we had lunch. then back on the Ferry we went. This time dad tried to feed some seguls it was cool. We went and saw the Freemont Bridge Troll. that was like so awesome!!! I really enjoyed the day it was amazing. That night we had a wonderful BBQ for dinner. That night saying goodbye was difficult again as alway's, Hailey cried, and then I cried, I always seem to cry when saying goodbye to linda.

Sunday 25th Dad and I left but before we did the sight of Hailey walking out to say goodbye and Jordon back at the door made us stop to say goodbye again.

Princess and Superhero day camp

So at my work (Peaks Ice Arena) they had a day camp yesturday where all who came dressed up and they colored things and did many differnt activities. Earlier in the day I got a call from my supervisor informing me that their princess was unable to show up later and asked if I could be the Princess. Of course the response was yes! Meredeth helped me with my hair and I put on my purple dress, white gloves, tiara,and brought my skates.

On arrival I put my skates on and skated on the ice a bit then hopped off to meet Shadow Man and Sparkle Girl. We went to the front desk where we met the kids and got all of our skates on. A girl requested that the Princess help her with her skates and of course the Princess did. Then each girl got their own individual picture with the princess with a castle as the back ground, then a big photo together. That's when I took all the girls on to the ice to skate. One girl would barely let go of my hand, and everyone kept asking Bat girl and Sparkle girl to take them to the princess. some people of course already knew me but others were really convinced. It was so cute and I LOVED IT.

Gavin and Shadow Man.

Some Skating Budies~

Arizona

I LOVE visiting my sister in AZ!!!! and I get sad when I have to leave. The first day there Bailee and I watched lot's of Barbie videos for the first few day's. Our first arrend the 1st day I was there was to the Doctor for Mylee she had to get lots of shots :( That night I watched Queen Elizabeth 2 w/ my favorite ppl in the world.

Tuesday we ran a few errands, then us girls went swimming, it was so much fun to see how much they enjoyed it. Mylee was totally copying her sister and wanting to be big and swim like her too. After a walk and putting them to bed we watched "The Lovely Bones".


Wednesday My Bailee Alarm woke me up right on schedual 9oclock! And the first thing we did was have a Tea party, I decided that "Barbie and the Three Musketeers" is my new fav of Barbie. As some of you know I have a goal to visit The Temples of all the places I go. So My sister took us to the Mesa AZ Temple. we walked inside the visitors center and then had a quick step outside. THANK YOU VANNA! There was this cool painting of a girl holding a candle and when the guy turned the light off the candle on the photo was still lit for a bit it was awesome!
We went for a walk at the Mall that night and Mylee and I enjoyed going up and down the escalator.

Thursday July 1st, before i got to AZ I was told that Bailee wanted to take me to the lirary so we did and we saw RONALD MCDONALD! he did some awesome magic tricks for us. Bailee enjoyed it so much! Back at home we went Swimming again! fun fun fun. Went for a walk around the Neighbor hood again and I read some books to Bailee before bed.

Friday we had a lazy day and went no where. All we did was clean mylee's room and watch movies and read, then I went Ice Skating with My cousin Aileen. That night Dad arrived and it was SO CUTE to see the huge girns on both Bailee and Mylees faces!!! It was a precious moment. Of course once they were asleep we watched WIPE OUT.


Saturday 3rd, Maeser, Bailee, Dad, and I all went and watched "Toy Story 3" it was interesting, but fun. Once as we got back we went swimming again, this time With Grandpa and Maeser, we played Basket ball and surprisingly I was winning for a good while until like the very end I was so close!!! For dinner we went accross the street and ate at Flauncers, Delicious! went for another walk (I LOVE going on walks with these guys!) then watched More Wipe out!

Sunday July 4th. When I woke up Maeser Informed me that BP would be at Church today and reminded me that he is now an Missionary. (BP had told me he would not make it) So at first I got all excited but as I took a shower I did some mentally talking to myself about my reaction to that like why the heck was I so excited and that I'm a mature being, so baisicly a Reality Check.
Luckily as we walked in he was all the way on the other side. At first I wanted to talk to him or at least say hi but then told myself no and sat down in the aisle seat with my fam. Oh and I did my Best to not look at him, I'm so proud of myself. BrianP gave the Opening prayer, and then ended up passing out the sacrament, I'll be honest here and tell you what I was going through. He was passing the sacrament up the isle I was in and I'm all thinking "Oh no, Please don't have to pass it to me" over and over again and then "what am I going to do if he does?- Wait why should that even matter Tori it's not like it's any differnt from any of the other guys" and then as he was like 2 rows in front of ours a boy walked in from outside and came to the row in front of ours so BP just skipped our and got the last few behind us, TOTALLY just skipping our row. When they came around again I was like oh no again but saved by that other boy.


I had planned to Bare my Testimony at thier church (my first time not in my ward) and I had been praying about it months in advanced. When I heard that He wasn't gonna be there it made it easier but a little dissapointing haha. Any way I Literally was sitting on the edge of my seat the whole time then realized we were almost done so I walked up there and sat waiting to be next. As It was my turn i'd have to say I did a pretty good job, I got really comfortable up there like I never have before in my life. I never once looked at BP but I did scan the audience just slightly next to him so I could only see his dad out of the corner of my eye, he was smiling. It Felt WONDERFUL to go up there and bare my Testimony. After I Stayed with dad and Maeser for their class then the last class I helped Savanna in Nursery.



That night we went for a walk and Masan had come over, and we started popping poppers and the missionaries were stopped by Maeser so he could give them some water. I was bitten by LOTS of ants and it hurt and itched like crazy. Maeser stayed with Mylee while we went and parked on ValVista to watch some Fireworks. and of course to end the day we watched WIPE OUT!

Monday Maeser made us Pancakes before we left. We said goodbye outside and then took off. As soon as I arrived home I said Hi to mom and then ran to find my friend Ester who was in town visiting. we had a sleep over that night. hahah and stayed up pretty late as usual. We went and saw Eclipse together too!
I HAD A BLAST IN AZ!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN!

Youth Conference.

After a get to know you game with the 5th ward we headed up to the Draper temple for some Baptisms. Now that was the best part out of the whole conference. It was also my first time doing baptisms in a temple other than the provo.
We went up the alpine loop and stayed at a small camp ground. the leaders took us to a field and blindfolded us, that's when everyone started talking, I could hear my leader saying something then finally figured out she was saying "if you listen to me, I'll show you where to go." That's when I stepped forward and followed her voice, she then took my arm and led me to a rope where she said "remember to choose the right". I followed the rope for a while and then it split in two, I followed the rope that felt the same. Then came upon Chandler and Blaze, we started to help each other the rest of the way but it was more like they were helping me by moving branches and saying where the trees where, which I still ran into each one. We got to the end and a guy whispered "congradulations you made it, you can take off yoru blindfold" Turns out we three were the first ones there, and everyone got journals. It was a very NEat experience to have us helping each other along the way, it's just like life and how things should be.

that night we played a few card games. Some leaders came up to me and said that I should tell everyone it was time for bed, I asked why me, they said because they listen to you. So I stood up and was liek okay guys lets go to bed and surprisingly they all emideatly responded to that and went to bed. Audry, Annie, (Tara)Sis Smith and I shared a tent, but Annie ,Tara, and I shared two air mattresses together, now that was interesting. we were squishing each other, Also Annie and Audry got us all into a big huge Giggle fits.

The following day we all hiked up to Stewart Falls. Right before we left I stood under the water fall, it felt so good, but walking all soaked is not so fun. On our return we got in the cars and drove up to Timp caves. Kelly B. Walked up with me the whole time and helped me out the whole time. I was really appreciative of him helping me, such a gentlemen. The caves were so much fun. The two cars we took decided to get some ice cream before we left and good thing too cause one of the cars left without their group by accident so we didnt get back for another hour.

That night was testimony night and sister Gren gave a great talk. Kelly's Testimony had me crying. Around the camp fire I started to sing some camp songs and the guys seemed to like "How do you move a mountain" the most. Sister Zamora was ready for bed so Once again I was like okay everyone lets go to bed and they obeyed haha. where as they wouldn't listen to anyone else.

In the morning our tent was the first one emptied and ready to be packed, when we went to breakfast the guys were like, you finally woke up, we responded with yeah we're already packed and everything haha. it was funny cause we beat them at packing.

Youth conference was awesome. but not as awesome as the time we stayed at Bishop Porter's parents house.

If you could ask God one question what would it be?

The biggest wonder I have, Why/ How did it ALL start? I'd like to know the history of God, what came before him, like how did that all start out and why was it to be? The mental image in my head when I think this is just a whole bunch of stars, galaxy's, and Heavens, where did it all begin? I hope my question isn't too confusing.

Ask me anything!

Are you planning to go on a mission?

I plan to go on a /multiple missions with my husband once as all the kids are married and moved out. As for now i'm already serving as a member missionary, and I enjoy doing so very much!!!! Sharing the gospel is one of the many joys I have found in life, that is something that will never be taken from me. It gets me excited to serve a mission with my best friend doing the Lords grand work.

Ask me anything!

Skatefest Day 2

In the morning I had my very own Warm Up on home ice, then took off to the same rink as the night before with Mom and Dad. My Skate Buddies Lindsay Swan and Sara Bourgerie had met us there along with our coach Allison. Out of us three Sara was first to Compete then Lindsay with me last...

I got out there and Off I went with an alright spin but the exit was hesitant, and the twizzle didn't happen, then the rest was going smoooooothly with a smile upon my face :D Once as I got to my flip jump I touched the ice on the landing no biggie, the rest again went smoooothly and great! Though I'd have to say once again I did not like their ice at all. As I bowed I thought I'm satisfied with this, but as soon as I got off the ice all the emotions and PMS caught up to me and I was quiet and so out of it. Now that was VERY SUPER annoying to not only those around me but also to myself.

Mom bought me three tag type things with sayings such as "Ice Princess" I love them so Thanks Mom.we waited for our results which ended in Sara took 2nd, Lindsay sadly took 5th (It seemed like it just wasn't her day. :( ) and I took 4th.

Afterwards Mom and Dad Left while all of us plus Saras mom and Charlene (also from the rink who came to watch) all went to TGI Friday's for Lunch then returned to watch sara do her last performance.

Thank you Mom and Dad for taking me to both events. I LOVE YOU.