6 days more...

when i was 9 years old,

my mom and dad planned a trip to disneyland

for me, my older sister alicia and my little brother jacob

they decided we would go in september over the same week as jake's birthday.

little did we know that 9/11 would happen exactly a week before..

my parents were terrified to travel, but our plane tickets were non refundable

so my parents decided we would brave it out.

the airports were empty.

the airplane was empty.

disneyland park was empty.

i was too young to understand exactly the eerie feeling in the air,

but i understood why.

i don't remember that disneyland trip

and my family hasn't been able to make another one since.

until now.

we are going to disneyland in 6 days

and i am so excited that i might cry.

or scream. or laugh.

or all of the above.

i can't even describe my excitement or happiness right now.

Love, Erin

all of the sudden.. i miss everyone

i miss ..

moab, summer nights, performing at halftimes
stephanie davis, sliding down the stairs in a sleeping bag, tumbling
old frienships, seren's birthday parties, my sister living at home, lexie orr
young womens, stupid fights with friends, innocence, toilet papering

girls camp, summertime at my great-grandma's farm
going jeeping on the red rocks, playing night games

playing with my cousins, jonas brothers concerts
my family's chaotic lifestyle, making movies with seren

old seasons of one tree hill, learning choreographed routines 
drill team competitions, blanketing

dancing by myself in an empty dance room
not being afraid to be myself

silly junior high crushes and butterflies

when things were easier

life was simpler..

and most of all i am missing my dorkfish best friend

who is very busy serving the Lord right now..

but i didn't realize until recently exactly how much i really did miss him

and i can't wait to see him again.

Love, Erin