friday confessions

i confess... no one understands my excitement seriously. COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON IS FINALLY HERE!!!!! LSU has their first game tomorrow and i cant freaking wait.   i confess.. i started taking biotin. its a vitamin and apparently my hair and nails are gonna start growing faster and my skin will be healthier. fingers crossed.   i confess.. my cheeks are still puffy and my mouth is still hurting from my wisdom teeth extraction.  will my face ever be normal again?? probably not.

                                                                             yesterday & today. maybe it is going down a little.

  i confess.. i am now the new assistant  cheer coach at East Tech. I am extremely excited to coach with Jerilyn. she was once a missionary girlfriend, now wife to that missionary, a LVHS alumni,  and you should go follow her blog:HEREEEEE, there will be many more blogs including her and my adventure coaching the ECTA Titans competition squad.   i confess..i really really want to be friends with the Kardashian family. i just love them! i confess.. i am soooo excited for my sis Brittany to have her baby. Colton is gonna be the cutest boy ever and i seriously cant wait! i confess.. i LOVE when my guy best friend texts me to check up on me. he may be across the country but hes the best. seriously.   i confess.. elder chauncey sent me another letter in the mail and i have practically attacked the mailbox everyday hoping it will be there.   i confess.. i have the bestest lil siblings. i cant believe how fast theyve grown up and they are so talented. 

 

my cute brother & the football team. my sis & the rest of the student body officers!

thankful thursday!

i have SO much to be thankful for. every time im feeling down or upset i find myself counting my blessing and instantly feeling better.

-im thankful for... bishop & sister miner. i blogged about them a few days ago- and i thought id share a lil somethin. soo they are serving in brazil also. they serve at the temple and in the MTC once a week. so i mentioned before how they are in Elder Chaunceys branch presidency and last week in his email he mentioned how he met them and whatnot and how i should write them on facebook. so i did-

&& tanner wrote this back:

so cool right?! im so thankful for the tender mercies and blessings that are present each and everyday.

-im thankful for... my grandmas. since i got my wisdom teeth i cant eat anything. still- i can barely open my mouth which sucks. both of my nanays have been cooking and bringing me soups everyday! thank goodness for them because i cant do anything. i cant drive and my family is all at work or school so im home alone. im so glad they love me!! :)

-im thankful for...missionties. its a website that allows me to write elder chauncey more often since mail takes forever to get to him. plus he can write back and send pictures same day. its awesome.

-im thankful for... medicine. my mouth is HUGE and in soo much pain. thank goodness i was given pain meds or id be going crazy. 

im thankful for... prayer. seriously i dont know what id do without it. in my house we have quotes literally everywhere and one of them says- when lifes too hard to stand, kneel. that is soo true. 

-im thankful for... kayla durnian & sarah boyer. sarah gets full credit for filiming all my wisdom teeth videos. thanks for that barah. they are great. and kayla came to visit me & brought breaking dawn. shes the best!

wisdom teeth part 2 &3.

i promised to put the rest of the videos up and here they are- just so ya know- i am really super embarrassed. i dont remember ANY of this. but oh well, im totally willing to share cus they are pretty funny. this is continuing from the first video-

 

IMG 0695 (iPhone & iPod) from Regina Littlefield on Vimeo.

& this is continuing from the second video.

IMG 0701 from Regina Littlefield on Vimeo.

ENJOY! btw- i have lots of other stuff to blog, specifically about tanner but i will do that later :)

wisdom teeth.

okay- so i have been blogging about how theyd come out today for about two weeks and it happened. i no longer have any wisdom teeth. i got all four extracted this morning at 8.

this is part one of the videos-sarah recorded another on her phone but i dont have it yet- so that will get put up tomorrow.

a lil bit of background. before i got into the surgery room i was reading catching fire- the second book in the hunger games series. on the ride over i was joking with my mom and sarah about how the doctor might accidentally knock out my two front teeth. and my dad is not a cop- he is an administrator at a local high school.

wisdom teeth - Large from Gloria Littlefield on Vimeo.

i am recovering okay- i have been throwing up a lot and my face is HUGE. my cheeks hurt way bad but that was highly expected. my mom is a gem for what shes done for me today- so thanks momma! i love you!

since i really dont care about what i look like ever- here is the difference between just one hour. 

cute right?! i am practically spongebob. 

the peak and the pit.

so i love reality tv. i think its hilarious. so- keeping up with the kardashians is one show i just cannot get sick of. its hilarious. but anyway- on that show they say what the peak and the pit of their day is. so i thought today was a good day do this. 

august 27th- the first day of school in vegas. i cant believe how old my siblings are. marley started middle school, cruz started 8th, jake started 10th & madd is a senior. 

arent they the freaking cutest? marley is my favorite. she was so nervous for middle school. she said on the way to drop her off that she was going to #crapherpants hahaha. & she said that she needs to be at school early so she can "holler at dem 8th graders." she is literally out of her mind. 

so that is number one peak of my day. sending my cute siblings off to school and hearing about their days after. i am a proud sister. madd is student body president and varsity cheer captain. jake is a varsity football player- starting as a sophomore. hes a monster. cruz is an amazing musician. he is seriously SO talented. marley is literally the funniest person i know. i honestly couldnt name a single person that is funnier than her. 

peak number two: A LETTER!!! no one understands why this is HUGE. while tanner was in the Provo MTC we were able to write all the time. i wrote him something every single day thanks to dearelder.com. and we wrote handwritten letters atleast 2 times a week. it was so awesome being able to talk to him so often and know how he was doing. since he left for brazil that changed. it takes around 2 or 3 weeks for a handwritten letter to get to either of us. tanner sent my letter on august 13th and i got it today. I WAS STOKED.  soo- i pulled up to the mailbox and secretly hoped that i had a letter in there. i honestly wasnt sure but really had my fingers crossed. so i stuck my key in the box took a picture, closed my eyes, took another picture when i opened it, opened my eyes and screamed like a kid on christmas!

(dont mind my disgusting nail polish)

it was literally the BEST letter ever. maybe because i have been waiting so long for it- but seriously i have the most incredible boyfriend ever. so- one thing i can share, my old bishop and his wife are serving a mission in brazil as well right now. 

they are serving in the sao paulo temple and also the MTC. so there are soo many missions in brazil and loads of missionaries there. the last time i saw the miners i told them how my boyfriend was also going to be serving in brazil but way far for where they would be. i told them to keep an eye out for him anyway tho. well guess what! they are in his branch presidency! so awesome seriously. in tanners letter he said that them being in his branch presidency is just one of the many blessings and tender mercies that he has experienced. when bishop miner met tanner he said: AH! We found you!!! i was so so so happy to hear about this. i am soo proud of elder tanner. he is such an amazing example and is doing such an awesome service. 

the pit of my day is today was the one year of my cousin Patrick passing away. i miss him everyday and think about him often. he is forever in my heart. my family truly means everything to me. when he passed away i was in utah and wasnt able to come down for his funeral. when i finally visited his grave it was super hard. i cried and realized that he was really gone. He was my very best friend growing up. he always stuck up for me, always helped me, always caused trouble with me, and always tickled my back when i asked him to. he will always be my angel and protector. we make choices in life that may not end the way we want them to, but heavenly father truly has a plan for all of us and there are no coincidences in this life. 

I believe-

I got this letter a while ago in a relief society lesson and I wanted to share it. I am so blessed to have the gospel and know of the truths. Jesus Christ is one of my best friends. I am able to talk to him whenever I want. He wants to hear from you, President Hinckley said- "get on your knees and pray, and then get on your feet and work." 


Dear Gloria, 

How are you? I just had to send you this letter to tell you how much I love you and care about you. I saw you yesterday as you were walking with your friends. I waited all day, hoping you should walk and talk with me also. As evening drew near, I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you. Then, I waited, but you never came. Oh yes, it hurt me, but I still love you because I am your friend.

I saw you fall asleep last night and I longed to touch your brow, so I spilt moonlight upon your pillow and your face. Again I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you.

You awakened late this morning and rushed off for the day. My tears were in the rain. Today you looked so sad, so alone. It makes my heart ache because I understand. My friends let me down and hurt me many times too, but I love you. I try to tell you in the quiet green grass. I whisper it in the leaves and trees and breathe it in the color of the flowers. I shout it to you in the mountain streams and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air. My love for you is deeper than the oceans and bigger than the biggest want or need you could ever have.

We will spend eternity together in heaven. I know how hard it is on earth. I really know, because I was there, and I want to help you. My Father wants to help you too. He's that way, you know. Just call on me, ask me, and talk to me, It is your decision... I have chosen you and because of this I will wait... Because I love you.

Your friend and Elder Brother,
Jesus

just a reminder.

my friend elder lythgoe is an amazing guy. in one of his emails home he said to share this video- and i finally watched it. it is awesome. it may seem like it is a message strictly for boys preparing for missions- but parents, girls, and friends can all take note of it. things happen and repentance is so important. not only to serve a mission, but to one day enter the temple. watch this video and be reminded of the worthiness that is necessary for your eternal life. :)

my sister is amazing.

and today its her 18th birthday!!!

shes my best friend.

she is beautiful inside and out.

she makes sure everyone knows it is her birthday& makes sure the world revolves around her for one day. 

she is so sweet, kind, and loving.

she is an amazing varsity cheer captian, student body president, and national workshop leader!

she makes everyone laugh, happy, and makes sure that everyone is involved.

i am so lucky to have the best sister on the planet. we arent as close as we were when we were both in high school- but she means the world to me. i hope that she continues to do her best, set a good example, and succeed at everything she wants in life. happy birthday princess madilynne- i sure love you. dont ever forget that. you will always be my baby sister and i will always be here for you <3

its been awhile-

i confess...
-i just wrote SIX missionaries! elder chauncey, elder tebbs (austin), elder tebbs (tommy), elder swenson, elder lythgoe & elder newman. love love love my friends that are serving the lord! they are awesome guys!
-work makes me exhausted. my family tells me all i do is sit in an office chair and do paperwork all day- but seriously i am soo worn out by the time i get home!
-my little sister turns 18 tomorrow! so crazy because i sometimes think im still 18, and i certainly am not. im almost 20 and thats old. i think about us being 3& 4 and realize how fast we've grown up!!

she was super cute on her third birthday right?! love this picture ;)

-i miss tanner. DUH. did i even need to confess that? not in a bad way- but i for sure miss him- but another week down!!

-i really hate being a grown up sometimes- id give anything to be a carefree kid again. 

-i need a vacation. bad. this summer i seriously didnt go ANYWHERE. except utah- and i hate utah hahaha. i need to get out of vegas. to anywhere. itd be really amazing. 

-i want to go back to the south soooo bad. just for one SEC game. id be in heaven. i mean hello my birthday is right around the corner! someone that really loves me can take me :) please and thank you!

-i have a terrible terrible weakness for donut tyme. im on a diet- a very strict one and donut tyme is just the only thing i cannot give up. they are sooo delicious! if you dont know what donut tyme is- its a lil donut shop in vegas that is open 24/7. its amazing. 

-although i hate utah- i miss my friends that are there. a lot. 

its that time of the week,

-wednesdays- my favorite day of the week. that is tanners p-day & yesterday was the best wednesday ever! i got an email, his family email, a picture and two missionties!! i was so happy.

-new friends- i have a new friend named karlie & she is awesome! her boyfriend is also a missionary and he is at the brazil mtc. he met elder chauncey and every week they talk. she is seriously such a sweetheart! we were meant to be best friends!

-anesthesia- i get my wisdom teeth out on aug 28th. cool right?! i am SO scared. thank goodness im getting put to sleep or i would literally be crapping my pants in the oral surgeons chair. tmi? dont care. im serious. i hate needles and i hate the dentist. be prepared for me to post the aftermath of my wisdom teeth on here in one week.

-funny youtube videos- my family seriously finds the most hilarious videos on facebook all the time. thank goodness for them. i always could use a good laugh and they make it easier.

-good advice- i am so so so thankful for those people in my life that i can vent to and get some of the most incredible advice back. they know who they are. i honestly dont know what i would do without them. i have the best big sister and best friends. ever.

-my family- i am always thankful for them. after recent events we have proved to each other that we would literally do anything for our family. you can do anything but mess with my family- seriously. im thankful we stick up for each other, comfort each other, make each other laugh, and support each other no matter what. blood is thicker than water.

-good examples. i have a lot of boys that i really care about on missions right now. they are some of the most incredible examples. writing and receiving letters from them is the highlight of my week. im blessed with such amazing people in my life that make me a better person.

-life- it is true that the future isnt promised to anyone. it is so important to love with your whole heart everyday- be thankful for the loved ones you have in your life because they could be taken in an instant. RIP to one amazing man. ive known you since i was born and you will be missed everyday. thank you for always making me laugh, smile, and always being available if i ever needed anything.

ever pretend-

that youre crafty? i pretend that im crafty- well i am. but not like SUPER crafty. but anyway- pinterest is my addiction. i pin constantly. and i really wish i was as addicted to actually doing the things i pin on pinterest- but they are there for the future right?? so here are my ideas for my future home- just for me to look back on & actually make happen ;)

super cute ideas right?? if you dont already follow me on pinterest- do it and you can find the actual links for these things. they are in "to make for the home" "i believe" and "when im older" boards.

if you really knew me,

youd know that i am obsessed with weddings. literally obsessed. i dont share my extreme obsession with everyone- but seriously. i LOVE weddings. everything about them. and everything that goes into them. its wedding season- clearly. i mean its almost over but my mailbox has flooded with wedding invites all summer long. which is soo exciting!! & congrats to all the newlywed friends i have and ones that are preparing for that amazing day! 

am i crazy for buying this?? well i love it and so does my mom hahaha :)

soo why on earth would i blog about this? well HELLO! i have some awesome people in my life that have gotten married and are getting married soo soon that id love to write about :)

first- deejmbl. i blog about her often- or did when i lived in utah. deidre has become one of the most amazing friends. we met last summer- she was an efy counselor for hadley and suzie and we drove down with suzie for hadleys baptism from provo. i didnt think anything of it because i didnt think id see her much after that roadtrip. she started dating adam tho who plays at BYU with tanner and we quickly became super close. she has been there for me lots of instances especially when i  needed really good and very straight forward advice. she is awesome. im so blessed to have her in my life. im soo sad i couldnt be at her wedding and reception- but she looked gorgeous. love you deej! i know you and adam will have one amazing eternity together :)

second- ali. she is also a baseball girlfried- actually wife as of yesterday and she is literally the sweetest girl. her and jaycob were mine and tanners go to double date couple. we went on lots of dates together and had soo much fun. they have been together a day less than tanner and i and they are such a fun couple to hang out with. ali and i are really close in age and she just gets it. she always understands what im saying and we get a long soo well. im thankful for her friendship and her push for my addiction to baja blast. i also couldnt be at her wedding- but she was a beautiful bride. i wish you & jaycob nothing but the best! love you alibrug!

third- my best friend on this earth- kayc. she is going to be the most stunning bride on september 29. her announcements went out this week and i am soo happy for her and kade. its really funny how things work out in life. kaycee has been my best friend for a really long time. she has been the ONLY girl i could always count on. we like to say that between us we know everything, and that every unfiltered thought is shared with each other. its true. shes my best friend. i have never been more excited for someones wedding in my life. haha i cannot wait to see kade and kayc walk out of the temple after being sealed for time and all eternity. she is truly one of the most amazing people on this planet and i honestly am so excited to share this experience with her as one of her bridesmaids. i love you bestf!!