We also made another cake and these super easy candies. They are pretzels, topped with either rolos or caramel filled kisses, and we tried different combos of marshmallows and m&ms. You just melt the rolo or kiss on the pretzel at 200 degrees for 5-8 minutes and push them down with the m&m or marshmallow. They are really addicting.
Some of our friends who came, it was a blast!
I am super excited because I am going home TOMORROW for 10 whole days. I am so stoked to see my family! I cant even explain how much I love these people. I am so grateful to have them in my life. This has been the hardest year of my life, of their lives. If we didn't have each other I don't think any of us could have survived it. I also believe I have grown more as a person, that we have grown more as a family, than in any other year of our lives. So, for that I am truly grateful. I am grateful for the courage and never-ending faith my dad has shown through his toughest year. I love my mom for the support and strength she has given him and us. I love my brother and sisters (yes Syd, you too!) for always being willing to laugh and cry with me. You are all my very best friends! I would rather roll on the ground laughing with you guys, than do anything else the world! You are my HAPPY PLACE!
I can't believe it's almost Christmas. I've really tried to think about the true meaning of Christmas this year, trying to strengthen my relationship with Christ. I believe above all he wants us to be happy, he wants us to have joy. That's how I came up with the 21 day challenge. Everyone says it takes 21 days to create a habit. I want to have 21 great days. I figure then it will be a habit and I'll always have good days. So a few days ago I decided to try it. I've been coming down with the flu or something and I had to work yesterday so it was really difficult to stay positive and I figured the 21 day plan was going to fail miserably. I also just started having all these negative thoughts. Last night I realized that its when we are trying to be happy that Satan works the hardest to make us miserable. All I had to think about was Christ and the sacrifice He made for me. I realized then how immeasurably loved I truly was, and how important I am to my Heavenly Father and my Savior. How could it be a bad day after that!? I know that I am truly blessed. I know with this knowledge I will have 21 great days, 365 great days, and uncountable others, an eternity's worth. I know I chose the Savior's way before I came here. I still choose His way. I choose HAPPINESS.
I hope that all of your holidays are bright and joyful! Love you all!
