Friday I'm in Love

Probably the best thing about senior year is having three off periods.  On Wednesdays and Fridays, I only have ONE class. It's amazing! I sleep in a little, go to class, and I'm done!

Fridays are especially great because I feel like I get to start my weekend early:) This morning though, I didn't sleep in. I brought my brother to school, picked up some cookies for my mom, filled my car with gas, and leisurely laid on the couch and enjoyed some of The Office. It was great. The best part about being up before 8am is watching the sunrise and watching it's magnificent glow take over the day.

I was so drawn to the rays of sun, and how it warmed up all of the backyard. I snapped some pictures, just because. I am always drawn to the beauty of Heavenly Father's work.

After I went to my one and only class, AP Calc, Sierra, Riley, Mackenzie and I went to the movies. We first had lunch with Jess at Panda Express (yum yum yum) and we then went to see We're the Millers. It was my second time seeing it, and it's literally one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Then came cross country, which was killer in the heat, but as usual, now that I'm done, I feel very proud.  We ran into Livi and her friend when we were going back to the school so we made them take a picture of us, to show everyone how strong and hot we are!

meet h.a.m. - hannah, amanda, mackenzie. the hottest xc runners eva

Later, Amanda and I watched Mama and it was the scariest movie I have ever seen! I am still so freaked out by it! It left a lot of loose ends, and kept us screaming the whole entire time. We then had to watch an episode of The Office to make everything better;)

This first week back to school has been exhausting, but fulfilling. I am so excited for the rest of senior year!

xo
Hannah

A Masterpiece

Colorado sunsets are sometimes just too pretty. I love them now, as it's beginning to cool down, but also still so warm. Nothing beats Heavenly Father's masterpiece.

breathtaking.

xo
Hannah

My favorite song to listen to during these peaceful moments.

Spring Snow

“I love snow for the same reason I love Christmas: It brings people together while time stands still. Cozy couples lazily meandered the streets and children trudged sleds and chased snowballs. No one seemed to be in a rush to experience anything other than the glory of the day, with each other, whenever and however it happened.”  -Rachel Cohn

It's the one thing that we can predict with Colorado's unpredictable weather- spring snow. Usually in March, sometimes in April, and occasionally in May.

Yesterday a mini blizzard stopped our Mondays. The sky was heavy, dense with snow clouds. In the morning, the grass and leaves had been whispered to by frost. It snowed lightly, but had stopped by 11. And by 1, a little bizzard had set in. Thick flakes fell, and sports were cancelled, and every kid was thinking of the joys a possible snow day would bring.
 
Tennis was cancelled (this season has been put to hault because of the snow). We had a quick meeting, and then I ran out to my car. By the time I got there, in less than two minutes time, I was wet and covered in flakes.

 
I could sit here and lament about how much I hate the snow, and how I wish it was warm out so I could wear cute sandals and not have to dress in layers, and we could play tennis without matches being cancelled and how I just want summer. But summer will be here soon, and will last. Winter, with snow, however, is not as common. Sometimes we get lots of snow, other years we get hardly any (like this year). So while the spring snow is here, possibly the last bit of snow we will see until October or November, I'll just grin and bare it. Because snow is one of the prettiest things ever. It's whim, lightness, and power.
 
And of course, the snow gave me the chance to reminisce of my favorite day in the whole wide world that is 253 days away;)

I love anything that gives me a chance to listen to my favorite kind of music

And drink out of one of my Christmas mugs;)

And only 24 hours later... the snow is gone. A short lived reminder to find the happiness that the holiday season brings. (but it supposed to maybe snow again tonight;))

The scariest place in the world when it snows... near Mack's house. It looks like the path just drops off and world ends

xo
Hannah

PS- to my wonderful commenters "Genevieve" and "Patty", the birthday post for 'that dime of a girl, Riley' will be up sooner or later. I mean, I could post something quick and generic, but I think I need adequate time to sum up the best birthday wishes for her, she's got a pretty big personality! So I mean, I guess if you want the easy one, it can be up in less than a minute, but I'll leave the decision up to you