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Sunday, July 21, 2013

catch up!

I realized it's been quite some time since I've posted on my blog, so I thought I'd catch you up a bit. Summer is going great, I'm loving every second of it but can hardly wait until January when I can go to BYU-Idaho.

I got my personal progress medallion!! Yes-I was quite the slacker all during my years as a young women. I don't think I accomplished more than ten experiences while I was a mia maid. But the point is... I got my medallion.

I'm interning at Masterpiece Dental... still. But I only have about two weeks left until I'm done with all my hours and can graduate from MATC. What a glorious happy day that will be! I've had a few office interviews but have never gotten past the first interview. Most of the offices don't agree with my Westlake schedule or the fact that I'm going to BYU-I. And I'm not willing to leave my Westlake kids or BYU-I. So... no dental job for me this summer/fall. Right now I'm looking for another job that will help me to earn a bit more money before leaving for school.

The whole Marks family went to St. George a few weeks ago for a family reunion. We stayed in two huge homes and had so much fun hanging with cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. As part of the stay, we went and say "Mary Poppins" at the Tuacahn. I'll be honest: it wasn't my absolute favorite performance the Tuacahn has ever put on, but it was still a great show and I'm glad I was able to watch it with all my family.

Girls Camp was last week! And what a great week it was! I had such a fun week and I'll post pictures soon. This year I got to go as a leader helping mainly with crafts with another graduated senior, Sabrina. We had so much fun hanging out together being leaders yet still feeling like YCL's. And even though I was a leader, I still felt like I learned so much. I'll go more into detail in another post.

Yesterday was the American Fork parade. And it was Westlake's last parade. WAHOO! Even though I'm in a white polo shirt and kaki shorts, it's still as hot as ever. But I still feel so bad for the kids wearing those thick, hot uniforms. I'll never forget the feeling of the dripping sweat and unbearable heat. Nor will I miss it. I'm excited to start working on the show with all those great kids. It'll be a great show season. In two weeks we have band camp and we'll really dive into the show. I can hardly wait!! It's funny how as a student I dreaded the thought of band camp. But now, as a staff member, I'm excited as ever. I'm getting to know the kids and staff really well and I have such a fun time being with them, playing games with them and helping to teach them. Time is going way too fast.

I've been going to the singles ward for a whole month now. Woot! It still feels weird! I guess I won't feel fully graduated until I get to college. I'm pinning a whole bunch of college tips and hints and dorm decorating ideas on pinterest and it just gets me more and more exciting. It's crazy to think that some of my friends are leaving for college in just a few short weeks. I'll be left alone :(.

Thanks for visiting! Hope your summer is going great.

Cam :)


Monday, June 3, 2013

Class of 2013

I did it! I graduated from High School!! I'm so thankful for the many friends I was blessed with and for the lessons I've learned. I had a great few years at American Fork High and I'm looking forward to the next few at BYU-Idaho. 

I'm thankful for the past four years I've had as a member of the American Fork High School Marching Band. Those four years were the best four years of my life and I'll never forget any of them!

I'm so happy I was able to be part of Seminary and part of the Seminary Council my Senior Year. Seminary has changed my life and I'm thankful for all of the teachers that sacrificed their time to teach and help me feel the spirit.

This Summer I'm staffing at Westlake High School with their Marching Band and I'm absolutely LOVING it! I love every second I'm there and I love the kids. Watching them progress and get better is so rewarding. I'm excited to see how great we'll be by the end of the season! I'm also currently an intern at Masterpiece Dental and am looking for a part time Dental Assisting job before I go to Idaho in January.

Senior Pictures! Isn't my mom amazing? I'm absolutely in love with all of these pictures! It's hard to choose a favorite. I'm so thankful she was willing to take these pictures. I had so much fun going out with her. Thanks mom!! I'm excited to see you get even more amazing at taking pictures than you already are!















Seminary Graduation! I was asked to speak at our Graduation, and even though I was pretty nervous, I think I did a pretty good job.


{Grandpa Hill, me, and dad}


{mom, me, and dad}

GRADUATION!! Again-my mom is absolutely amazing. She took these pictures of me and my cute friends the morning before Graduation.
Caitlin
Me
{I was able to play with the Orchestra at our Graduation. We played my FAVORITE song-Come Thou Fount, with the choir, which I had a solo in.
EmmaLee







Syvanna and I
I'm pretty sure I have the greatest friends in the entire world. They totally didn't have to come to Graduation but they did :). We had a fun time eating breakfast at Kayla's and playing "he said she said". Then we went to lunch at Zupa's before heading to the Marriott center. Friday night they all came over for a sleepover.
Me and my cute little siblings :)

Friday, February 22, 2013

MORP 2013!

Last weekend was MORP and I had SO much fun with my awesome date Scott Smith & our AMAZING group!! Probably one of the best dates I've ever had :).
We started out the date all dressed in our Hawaiian shirts and leis and did a picture scavenger hunt around American Fork. Then we went Tropical Swedish Fish (each color of swedish fish represented something different you'd have to do. Example: red meant we had to bowl with our non-dominant hand) bowling at Jack and Jills. Dinner (hawaiian haystacks) was DELICIOUS as Caitlin's and the pictures by Kiana Bates were AHAMAZING!! Seriously-super cute! I love them :).


The whole group!
We were ALL in band!..... except... Brett :)
{Scott & I, Logan & EmmaLee, Sam & Caitlin, McKay & Anna, Brady & Kayla, Alex & Melanie, Brett & Callie}


Scott & I!!
Scott turned 16 TWO days before MORP!! Lucky him! I was his first date :) It was SO much fun! Thanks Scott for making MORP such a blast!


Pretty sure this is one of my FAVORITE pictures! I love my bestest friends in the entire world :)
{Melanie, Anna, EmmaLee, Caitlin, Me, Callie & Kayla}

MORP was SO much fun and I'm so glad I was able to be with all my girls for my last girls choice dance in High School. Thanks everyone for making MORP a night I'll always remember! :)

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Dresses, Preference & Temple Square



Trying on more dresses :)
{BreAnne, Natalie, EmmaLee & Me}
{BreAnne, Me & Natalie}
This girl is my BEST friend in the entire world! 
I have no idea what I'd do without her!
{EmmaLee & I}
Our BEAUTIFUL Christmas tree!
 Out table set-up for Preference!
 My AMAZING bestest buds came over Friday night and helped move out all the furniture so we could decorate for Preference.
{Melanie, Kayla, EmmaLee, Callie & Natalie}
PrEfErEnCe! Our awesome group :)
{Christian, Me, Adam, EmmaLee, Damon, Melanie, Jadyn, Jordyn.}
{Adam, EmmaLee, Christian, Me, Jadyn, Jordyn, Damon, Melanie}
{Melanie, Damon, Me, Christian, Jordyn, Jadyn, EmmaLee, Adam}
Silly Picture! :P
{Melanie, Damon, Me, Christian, Jordyn, Jadyn, EmmaLee, Adam}
The Guys :)
{Adam, Christian, Damon, Jadyn.}
 The Girls :)
{Jordyn, Melanie, EmmaLee, Me}
 {My fun date and I}

 {EmmaLee & Adam}
 {Melanie & Damon}
{Jordyn & Jadyn}
 My friends and I decided to go on a date to Temple Square. Even though we missed the Front Runner Train and was a whole hour late getting to Temple Square, it was so much fun :)
{Jace & I}
{Jace, Me, Caitlin, Andrew, EmmaLee, Logan, Kody, Kayla}

Merry Christmas :)

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Preference? Already?!

     Sadie’s was just ending and girls had already begun asking to Preference... and it was more than a month away!! Crazy chicks! But I’ve had fun helping friends ask (EmmaLee & Melanie) their dates, finding a date for myself, asking him, and trying on dresses!!
Callie and I helping Melanie ask Damon
     Trying on dresses at the University Mall. Although only two of us can actually go to Preference, we all decided to go and try them on just for fun! And I have to say-I have some pretty GORGEOUS friends!
{Me, BreAnne, Natalie and EmmaLee}
This brown dress was a few sizes to big but I HAD to try it on! It was beautiful!
{Natalie, Me, EmmaLee and BreAnne}
Some {EXTRA} news!

    

      It’s official! My application to BYU-Idaho has been completed! Now-we wait :/ It’s crazy to think that in just a few short months I’ll be preparing to leave home for college life! Senior year came WAY to fast! Don’t get me wrong-I’m VERY excited to Graduate and go to college! But, I’m going to miss Band and all my amazing friends!








     HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I’m SOOOO happy that this week is Thanksgiving. It couldn’t have come at a better time! This is a MUCH needed School break for me!
     I’m SO thankful that we live so close to all our Family and that I get to spend time with them this Thanksgiving as we stuff ourselves and remember all that we’re grateful for!



     This year, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to be in the top band at the High School, the Wind Symphony. Being part of this band, I got to audition for All-State and Honor Band. I haven’t heard back about All-State yet, but I do get to be in the Honor Band! Which I’m incredibly excited about! On Monday we had chair placements, and I was placed 1st chair! Although, I’m completely scared out of my mind to be in 1st chair, I am VERY excited! I also get to play with the Orchestra for the Christmas concert! Which I am also loving :)


Thanks for visiting!
Happy Thanksgiving!