The Smiles and Things I've Noticed (Thank Yous)

There are many little things that this week I noticed more then I normally do and I think I usually just take for granite. I have so many wonderful friends who do the simplest of things that make my days a million times better and I want to point them out in this post.

Martin Wyall:

Wants me happy and is always caring. He helps me out in English class and also helps to lighten my load in choir class. He is always joking around just so he can attempt to hear me laugh. For Martin saying I'm Okay is not a good enough answer and instantly he wants to know how can he make me better or even great. He is also right there if I ever have a question and he will figure out an answer. Martin is good at making people smile and laugh and I watch him do it at school all the time to make others days better.

Thank You Martin.

Mason Thorpe: 

Will text me just to make sure I'm alright. We may not talk long but in the end he has accomplished what I think is his personal mission, which is to make me smile. He takes time to listen even when he is crazy busy. Mason also makes sure everyone is happy at school and is friends to everyone its fun to watch him go around and cheer people up around the school.

Thank You Mason.

Sam Eversole:

Takes the simple few seconds to smile and wave at me in the halls at school. This helps me to know I have friends no matter where I go. It makes me happier to know that I have a friend like Sam anywhere I go and that he will smile. One of the simplest things but yet one of the most profound things a friend can do for a friend. He also cares for everyone around him and I see him care for others all the time at school.

Thank You Sam.

Whitney Hingson:

She has been with me through all of my high school years and has never let me down. Always no matter what the situation Whitney can usually make me laugh and smile. She takes the time to have fun with me. She and I have a great time playing games during lunch, talking about boys, laughing at our mistakes, and we must not forget going on our little "missions". She knows how to make people feel special and how to comfort and make people feel good about themselves while at school. Its my pleasure to be her friend and watch her make so many people feel happy daily.

Thank You Whitney.

Brandon Landis:

Smiles at me in choir class or will even do an occasional funny face in order to make me laugh while singing. This may be small and simple but it works and I appreciate his smile. I also watch as Brandon makes others happy during lunch time and talks with everyone and anyone around him.

Thank You Brandon.

Ashtyn Jones:

Always is asking me if I'm alright as school. She has a fun humor about her that I know by the time we are done talking we will be laughing at ourselves. We get to work together as TA's and it also gives us time to talk and help each other out. She is so caring about others around her and is always trying to make others happy at school. I love watching as she welcomes everyone into her circle of friends.

Thank You Ashtyn.

Megan Moss:

Is a friend who gives me support in all I do. She is a good listener and takes time to listen to my thoughts and I appreciate this a lot. She is open to ideas and she likes to be spontaneous like running in the sprinklers or creating box sleds. I like being around Megan for she is a good friend.

Thank You Megan.

Cutler Johnson:

Has an outgoing attitude and is funny. He was my partner in the Gershwin Swing Set that we sang at our choir concert. I have to say I had a blast acting and getting to know Cutler better. He knows how to make people smile no matter what. He is friends to all and he likes to make sure everyone is involved.

Thank You Cutler.

Ethan Blanchard:

He knows how to make everyone and anyone smile. He involves everyone and even though he may be on student council he still talks to me. He will say hi to me in the halls and in choir class and I appreciate that. Thank You Ethan.

Tagart McNeil:

Is friends to everyone and doesn't let his position at school decide who he will be around. He involves everyone and makes everyone feel welcome even me. I am a shy person and he takes the time to include me or even just smile at me or say hi and it makes all the difference. I like watching him at school and how he will talk with anyone or if he sees that someone is alone he will be that persons friend.

Thank You Tagart.

These are all small things that maybe all of you don't realize what a difference it can make in peoples lives, my life. The smallest of things make all the difference. I know I have friends and this is only a portion of the amazing things I see you all do in order to make a difference in someones life at OHS.

Thank You for changing my life and making it better.

I Love You all.

~Rose 

UPDATES in my life

Im sorry I haven't posted anything in a while life has been crazy but here is a run down on what has happened.

August:

20: School Started my senior year at Orem High and I'm loving every minute of it. I started to make new friends like

Grant Weber - Fun , outgoing, funny and a good friend.

Martin Wyall - How can I explain Martin;) He is my best friend and is so fun to be around, he is always happy and can always make a person smile no matter what, he is also a great gentleman and I appreciate that about him, he is also very caring and easy to talk to.

Sara Yule -  she is my Plant and Soil Science buddie who to tell you the truth we make each other laugh a lot of the class time and Lawson doesn't care because we still get our work done.

Bodie Wood - My other science bud who just graduated and is now gone but he was a great friend.

Emma Hardman and Nicole Jacobson - Both great Government buddies along with Whitney Hingson.

And of course there are my many other friends like Whitney Hingson(my BFF), Ashtyn Jones, Megan Moss, Sam Eversole, Mason Thorpe, Brandon Landis, Elijah Bickmore, Sammi Healy, Garret Payne, All of Chamber Choir, and many many others.

September:

7: Abbie my youngest sister got baptized and to tell you the truth I feel kind of old knowing shes eight already. Oh how time flys by so quickly.

14: I was asked to go to Homecoming with Grant Weber and I had so much fun it was a blast. It was especially fun playing chase for the day date;)

Grant Weber and I

Also in September I went to a couple BYU games the Texas Game and the Utes game. The Utes game was fun to go to because I went with Cutler, Zach and Sam Eversole.

October:

9-13: My family went on a trip to California and had a blast at Disneyland. Cars Land was my favorite part about the whole thing especially since I got to see Mater my favorite car (character).

19: Sadies Dance! I took Mason Thorpe. I had so much fun with Mason I learned he can get hyper and its so much fun to be around him. We had a lot of fun together.

Mason Thorpe and I

Acting like we just met at the park ;)

23: First Choir Concert of the year for OHS and it was a lot of work but well worth it. I love preforming with the choirs and getting a chance to show what we have learned and know.

26: Happy Birthday to me. I turned 18 years old and Samantha took me out and got Jamba Juice and then Whitney stopped by to say hello and give me a present and then Martin surprised me and came over and gave me a present and said hello also. I was very grateful to the both of them for stopping by and just taking the time to say hello. Thank You.

29: My Great Grandpa Owen passed away at the age of 87.

31: Was a  princess for Halloween and Whitney came over and helped me hand out candy while we played Jacks (if you do not know what the game Jacks is then you need to play it sometime and start questioning what you did in your childhood) ;) Its a fun game even though Whitney won every time ;)

November so far:

 1: Went to the last football game of the season for OHS and i think it was a great year of football. If you don't already know I love to watch football so I went to almost every game this season. Great Job this year boys! Loved coming to your games

4: Today was the funeral for my Great Grandpa and it is interesting to see so many Stouts who a lot of them I do not know.

Anyway, this is basically what has happened a simple version of what has gone on but it is still an update ;) I love you all and all the support that you have given me. Thanks for all you do. Also if you have any questions about things I have done feel free to ask I will answer. Thanks again.
~ Rose

Summer Life

Summer is one month from being over and my senior year beginning at Orem High. I cant believe I'm a senior this year its crazy. I plan to make it a great year and to fill it will lots of singing and choir;)

Anyway I have done many things since the last post so here is a brief run down on whats happened.

June:

15 -  I went and supported my dad in the Orem Days Parade and had lots of fun:) Kinda funny cause just before the parade was to start his Power Wagon didn't want to start and so we  had to give it a push start to get it going.

23 - I got my Young Women s Medallion. I am glad I have finally completed this project. I have learned many things from the young women's program and am grateful for it.

27 - I went to my cousin Lizy's birthday party and had lots of fun. Only also on this day I felt like my world had crashed in because my grandpa was told he needed to have a stent put into his heart asap. I hate doctors but I know they do good I was just completely nervous and was truly debating many things in my life.

July:

2 & 3 - I went to the Stadium of Fire rehearsals and it was ridiculously hot and semi annoying but all worked out in the end :p 

 Acrobats at Stadium

4 - For the Fourth of July I went to the hospital to visit my grandpa because he got his little i guess you call it operation done on yes the Fourth of July early in the morning. Everything went well and hes doing good. Then I went Stadium of Fire that night to preform with the choir. It was a very fun experience but all I could really do was think about my grandpa at the hospital. 

5 through the 6 - I babysat my Uncle Jeffs kids Lizy, Kylee, and Corbin while him and his wife Brandy went on a weekend trip. They were lots of fun to take care of only I learned how much of a hand full kids can be ;) 

8 through the 13 - Went to work everyday with my grandpa to make sure that he didn't lift anything after his surgery with his heart. I got to spend a lot of time with him which I will cherish for the rest of my life. I love my grandpa and love talking with him.

10 - I was asked out on a date. Jake Hogan took me out on a date to classic skating which was fun and I thought it cool to go on a date that wasn't school related.

13 - Quad Stake Dance. I had fun and I got to take a girl named Abbey with me. She is such a sweetheart and I loved going with her I cant wait till she comes back and visits Utah again.

16 - My family went four wheeling up by Hope Campground. It rained that night which meant we were four wheeling in the mud and rain. It was lots of fun though.

Wade and I going four wheeling

Picture taken by Rose

The Canyon View from Hope Campground

Picture taken by Rose

17 - Choir Council Retreat was on this day and I thought it was very fun:) We went to CLAS Ropes in Provo and learned more on how to be a team and work together. We also learned to get over our fears. I will admit I was pretty nervous at this ropes course but Im glad I pushed myself to do it because it was so worth it in the end. I got to see many friends again at this retreat and I got to work with the council to help make a plan for the choirs this year.

18 - I went to the Scera Shell to see the musical Sound of Music with Maili. It was a good play and I liked hanging out with Maili. :) Thanks Maili for hanging out with me.

19 - Megan Moss and I went for a very long and fun bike ride:) We were I would say a bit crazy but it was so worth it. I learned we both love running through random peoples sprinklers and it was awesome:) Thanks Megan for a great and fun time.

20 - My family went four wheeling again only this time up Chicken Hollow in the canyons. It was lots of fun and tiring only I had more fun doing it in the rain on the 16th ;) I also went with my Uncle Jeff and saw the movie World War Z. Its a strange movie.

I think that just about sums everything up. I haven't had a very eventful summer but its been good I guess.

I hope everyone is having a great summer and enjoying times with family and friends. 

Cant wait to see many of you again at school. Post again later.

Rose

Quad Stake Street Dance

Hey everyone I wanted to make sure that everyone knows about the Quad stake dance that will be this upcoming Saturday.
here are all the details....

Quad Stake "Street" Dance

When: Saturday July 13, 2013
Where: Sharon 3rd/ 4th ward building 430 S. 700 E Orem
Time: 8:30 - 11pm

There will be a Live Band at this dance and also Snow Cones for treats:)

Please come it will be lots of fun especially since it will be outside.
Invite anyone you would like (between ages of 14 -18 of course)

If by chance you cant find your way to the dance then call me and I can help you find your way.

I really hope to see a lot of you there!

*just  a note in case it does decide to rain the dance will be held inside at the Sharon Stake Center 545 S. 800 E. Orem*

Summer so Far

Hey I just wanted to say that so far this summer this is what I have done....

I made a quilt

900- 4 x 4 inch squares sewn together

its about 107 inches wide and 107 inches long so its huge.

What have you done this summer so far?

Forever Fun Times

I haven't posted in awhile and so here is an update on me and whats been going on with my life:)

April...

Choir Tour to San Fran was awesome and fun! I enjoyed myself minus the long (extremely long) bus rides there and back.

San Francisco, California

Picture Taken by Rose Stout

 Rose and Ashtyn Jones

(Peir 39 boat docks)

Sam Eversole and Rose

(Boat to Alcatraz)

May...

May 4th I did get asked to Prom by Sam Eversole and I had a blast! It was so much fun and it will be a night I will never forget for the rest of my life:) We went up the canyon for our day date the night before prom and had a fire and played games. It was so much fun! 

Sam Eversole and Rose Stout

May 15th I had my last choir concert of this year with a very amazing group of people who I wont ever forget. I had the best choir class this year it was great! I will miss this choir but the memories and friendships made this year will last forever:)

May 18th I went to my sisters Samantha and Abbies Dance Concert and they both did amazing! I have to admit I had fun taking pictures of them and I got one of Samantha in the air doing the splits;) It was fun to see them dance.

May 26th today I will be going to my brother Wade's Eagle Court of Honor:) I'm so very proud of him and that he has got this accomplished especially since hes only 13 years old and been in Deacons one year and hes an Eagle Scout. 

Well that is basically it minus the fact that its almost SUMMER TIME!!! I love summer and the warm weather. I'm happy that school is almost over only I'm going to miss so many people especially all my senior friends who are graduating and moving on in their lives I wish them all the best of luck:) 

Update again later. I Love You All!

Learning Lessons and Having a Blast

"I know I'm somebody, cause God don't make no junk."

~Unknown

I love this quote and it helps me to remember that I am me and no one can change who I am.

I was recently reminded that I am special in my own way and that no one can change who I am because I am me. I no that I'm not perfect but no one is but we all must remember that we are just right or "perfect" for one person. We might be the perfect friend for someone or yes even the perfect sibling.

It doesn't matter what someone has done in the past it only matters that what ever a person did in the past that they learned a lesson from it and have grown to be a better person. I know that I have learned from my past mistakes, I am who I am today because of my past and if it wasn't for my past who knows where I would be or if I would be what I am now.

I must say that I have a great and amazing friend who has helped me to realize that I am special in my own ways and I hope that this friend knows that they are special too.

Take time to listen to people and people will take time to listen to you.

Thank you to the friend who has done this for me.

Now on to more of what I've done lately...

Spring Break was fun this past week I got to hang out with my cousins Lizy, Kylee, and Corbin on Easter and it was so much fun.

Corbin I have decided has a great new friend because he has met Sam and is always talking about Sam and asking me when he will see Sam again. 

Over break I went to a full day of work and was exhausted after working all day Tuesday but it was well worth my time.

I hung out with my friend Sam a few times during the week and we had a blast and I laughed a lot this week with him. It was lots of fun to hang out with him and be around him he made me smile and laugh constantly I loved it:)

I played lots of card games during break and I cleaned my house and went on walks almost everyday

I also did something I never thought I would do

I drank clay (4 times) it was well lets just say it was interesting its really not that bad to drink if you mix if with fruit juice:)

Its supposed to help keep you healthy or something like that and helps wounds to heal faster.

More of what I did:

I watched movies

I played games

 I hung out with Sam 

I went on walks

I took a couple pictures

 I chased Corbin around my grandmas yard and then Sam would free him

 I attempted to do a rip stick and fell

 I jumped on the tramp a lot

 I stayed up late nearly every night

I hiked a mountain

In all it was a super fun break

CHOIR TOUR THIS WEEK!!

Tuesday is our Tour Preview Concert 7pm at OHS

We leave Wednesday morning and will get to California around 10 pm

We will go to San Francisco Pier and Alcatraz Prison

We will preform at the festival on Friday

We will also go to an amusement park on Saturday

Be Home Sunday afternoon

I'm Excited:)

Well thats all for now lifes been good and I will blog after tour to let you know how we all did at the festival in California.

Oh by the way just so you all know I have not been asked to Prom which is on May 4th for OHS and April 27th for Mountain View. I hope I get asked.

Updates on Life

Well lets see whats happened in my life lately...

I went to sweethearts in February (yeah I know a long time ago)...

I have made some great new friends lately to name a few there is 

New Friends

~Sam Eversole: fun, caring, kind, makes me smile and laugh, easy to talk to :)

~Brandon Landis: enjoyable, fun, caring, talented

~Scott: Fun and cool

~Kayla: Helpful and kind

~Paige: amazing, a great friend

~Tagart: funny, cool, nice

~Megan Moss: kind, love her smile

~Aaron: fun, helpful and a fun date

~Whitney: 

Already was friends and I love this girl! She is my best friend and we laugh basically everyday we are together and we like to send cards flying ;)

I love all these friends they are all so wonderful and I love being their friend!

Other things I've done...

Went on a date with Aaron Brown was so much fun!

I went to an OHS baseball game to support Colton Blair

Gone to multiple Basketball Games to support Brandon

Have had a fun time hanging out with friends nearly every weekend :)

Went to the play Importance of Being Earnest (Nate Hubert did a Great Job)

I've gone rolling around in a giant black tube and couldn't stop laughing it was so much fun!

I tried out for Chamber Choir and I made it!

Wade turned 13 and for his birthday got a Blow Horn (I hate the thing he likes to wake us up)

I have had some of the longest (2 hrs) but most fun phone calls ever the last couple days;)

Last but not least I have done digital photo and have loved every minute of it!

I love taking pictures of my little cousin Corbin hes just so CUTE!

We went to the Park and had fun

 Hes so Adorable!

 I love this one of him at the top of the slide:)

This one was a cute one that Corbin says is "thats my handsome picture"

Anyway that is about all that has been going on lately in my life and its been great fun and I have had lots of smiles and laughs with many friends:)

Preference Dance Pictures

 Me, Matt Owens, Samantha, and Michael Thomas

 Matt and Rose

Our dates decided they wanted to pick us up ;)

 Samantha and Michael

Matt, Me, Michael, Samantha

We decided to do the can-can

All in all we had lots of fun and we laughed a lot through out the night.

We were a little hyper:)

Random Thoughts

Well for those who don't know... I got an answer from Matt awhile ago and he said yes that he would like to go to the dance with me. Next the dance is this Saturday and I can't wait because it should be fun!

Also what do you do when you love someone so much and you see them hurting and you feel like you need to do more to show them that you care about them? I hope that in the situation I'm in that I have shown that love and caring to this person in my life enough that he knows I care about him and would do anything for him. Now all I can do is pray for this person that he will start to feel better soon and wont have to hurt any longer. 

Side note:

I went to the Provo Temple this morning and it was an amazing experience that I got to have with Todd Raffensparger and Eric Shute. I felt at peace there and like everything was going to be okay and all would work out in my life and my future. 

The new semester is great so far and I'm enjoying digital photo class

I love choir as usual

I am in Love

I have been busy with tons of homework

I got to have the best sleepover ever with Whitney:)

Family Life is alright

Samantha got asked out to sweethearts dance and I helped in the process of asking her

I got a 90% on my Chemistry Test!

I think that about covers all thats been happening in my life lately.

so yes this was a random post but I thought I should update you all.

Footprints InThe Sand

Footprints In the Sand

One night I had a dream--
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
...Mary Stevenson

Always know the Lord loves each and everyone of us and he helps us through our trials even when we feel alone, He is there and carries us through our trials in life. 

~Rose

Update on Preference

For those who don't already know Kennen already has a date for Preference and so now I have asked Matt Owens and I am still waiting for an answer from him on if he would like to go with me or not. I will say I have my dress already and its beautiful I can't wait for the dance.