A Tribute to the "Three Little Kids"

Ever since I can remember, in my family it has always been Ammon and Aaron (the cool, strong, smart older brothers), Julia and Janel (who I wanted to be just like), and the three little kids (David, Kathy, and Janae). My 4 oldest siblings have played a huge role in my life, and set a wonderful example for me. For which I am ever so grateful. However, David and Kathy have been my little buddies through EVERYTHING!! For those of you who don't know, we are quite the dynamic trio. David has always been so kind, level headed, and patient (he probably had to be, to survive Kathy and Me). Kathy was always the crazy one, we had to watch out for her. If anything bad could happen, it would happen to her. She is quite the tease, but she can be really sweet too. Then there is me the sweet innocent baby girl of the family. I never did anything wrong. (haha yeah right). As my Mom would tell you I just came out old, she says people would talk to me like a full grown adult when I was 4 years old. You can ask David and Kathy what I was for them.
When I started this post it was going to be short sweet and to the point, with only a few picture. I just had fun looking at all of the pictures and decided to pick more than a few. I don't really have many pictures from before 2007 (since that is when I got my computer).


Me (3), David(7), and Kathy(5). Celebrating our cousin Kristine's 3rd Birthday.
Kathy's 17th Birthday

I just like this picture. Janae (15), Kathy (16)

Monkeying around, not long before David's mission.It's funny how things work out. All three of us started college in the same semester. Ever since David got home from his mission it is as if it no longer matters how old we are. We are all in the same stage of life.I like it. This is the only "graduation picture" I have. I knew that I would be graduating early and coming to BYU-Idaho. I wore the cap, Kathy wore the gown.
I was so excited when David got home from his mission. It went by so fast and I was so surprised to find that it was almost like he was never gone. I had to fight Kathy for it, but I got the first hug. I was sneaky sneaky. As soon as I saw him coming down the escalator I passed the sign I was holding off to someone. While they were distracted with the sign, I ran and hugged David. It was fun. Oh the memories. haha.
Me(17), David(21), Kathy(19). This less than a week before all of us started college.

What did we do after David got home? After his Homecoming address, and visiting with all the family we took a walk down memory lane and made a pointless video. We were mostly just enjoying being the three little kids again.



FRESHMEN YEAR OF COLLEGE


A trip to Yellowstone

Kathy used to tease me about this picture, and say that I like kissing the hairy ones. You know that I think about that?.....
At least I'm not trying to be the hairy one. haha


This is one of my favorite pictures. I think it captures our relationship well.

The whole gang. Minus Janel, Derek, and Brooklynn.


Playing in Rexburg

Bonfire at the dunes.
Waiting for the fireworks at liberty park. Pioneer Day 2008

JACOB LAKE ADVENTURES
I am so glad that Kathy was at Jacob Lake with me. It was quite the experience. She threw me a surprise birthday party for my 18th birthday. I wasn't very surprised. NOTE: If you are ever going to throw me a surprise party don't tell Kathy about it. I can read her like a book.
This is Latex Larry. The fake cop in Kanab, Utah. He keeps tourist from speeding.

SOPHOMORE YEAR


We stayed with David in Salt Lake for a couple weeks Summer '09 while Kathy and I did our CNA class. This was July 24. We went to liberty park to watch fireworks for Pioneer Day. We thought we had awesome seats, but it turned out that the fireworks were in a different spot, and they were right behind a bunch of trees. We all had fun anyways.

David likes that Kathy and I have good balance. He can do tricks like this with us.


JUNIOR YEAR
Christmas 2009



David and I went to a friends wedding in Las Vegas during Valentines weekend. I caught the bouquet, and he caught the garter. Someone thought we were a couple. haha NOOO!

One of my many adventures with Kathy.
This was July 4 of this year. Our last fast Sunday with all of us here as students at the same time.


It has been so much fun being at school with Kathy the last 3 years, and with David this year (and the many visits to Salt Lake to see David before that). This has definitely been a fun and exciting time for us. I can't think of any better way to go through college than with 2 of your best buddies.
As of Monday (July 12) David is also doing fast grad. He and I are on track to graduate the same semester(which is the same semester Kathy will be getting off her mission) AND he is living around the corner from me in a house of 11 guys. We have some fun ideas of parties we could do (and that is just with my house and his:)). I'm so glad David decided to stay, and that we will finish college together.

As for Kathy she's going to be a great missionary. She will be missed.
Seriously.....What's not to miss?