It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Christmas is on it's way!

I can't wait to put up our tree and lights outside!!

26 More Days

Anchorage, Alaska!!!!!!!!!!

Untitled from Caitlin Kappel on Vimeo.

My older brother Cody just got his mission call on Saturday!!! He is going to Anchorage, Alaska! We are SO excited for him! My brother wanted to suprise my sister who is also on a mission in Uruguay she was so excited for him. Its going to be really hard with both of them gone. He leaves Feburary 22 and she comes back around the end of May so they won't see each other for a while. I love having a missionary out. You can really feel the blessings you get from their service. They are both such good examples to me. I can't wait to see what they will both be like when they get back.

"I think I'm going to Alaska!"

Giving Blood

On Tuesday my friends and I thought it would be fun if we donated some blood. I was fine at first but it all went down hill from there but I didn't pass out and I was so thankful for that. For the rest of the day I felt horrible and I said that I would never do it again. But my Uncle told me that the first time is always the worst so I think I will try it again. It was bitter sweet because it makes you sick but you save people's lives! Did you know that only FIVE percent of Americans are eligible to give blood! that is so crazy! I don't think I could have done it without my friends every time I saw them I could breath a little easier just knowing that I wasn't alone even it they were passed out or laying on the ground with their feet in the air. It feels good to make a difference.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I love Thanksgiving! I LOVE the food and having family over. It is one of my favorite times of the year!

I love this video I think a lot of people forget about the small things.

I am thankful for...

time

family

turkey

my house

school

the church

music

friends

cars

mountains

trees

birds

rain

dish washers

this country

pictures

letters

and

love

Have a great thanksgiving!

11/11/11 11:11pm

Make a Wish!!!

Lots of growing up to do.

This past week all I have wanted to do was lay in bed, read Children of The Promise, and eat potato soup... and that is all I have done. I'm almost done applying to BYU-I! and I realize I can't do this anymore. Last Sunday I had a meeting with my bishop and he gave me lots of really good advice about college, he told me to make sure that I try and get the most out of my education and to always do my homework right after class. I know this seem like "ya duh" but it really opened my eyes. I AM going to college in like ten months that's nothing a year ago Cara left for Uruguay it goes by fast. I want to start some new better habits. If i write these down I'm more likely to stay with it.

1st. I want to be better at doing my math homework. I know I would do better in class if I did better at home.

2nd. I want to be better at keeping my room clean. If I try on something and end up not wearing it I need to hang it back up. I know Maddie will appreciate me being cleaner for the future.

3rd. I want to eat better. I tried to start eating more organic but then Halloween came...

4th. less TV. I want to start only watching TV on the weekends.

5th. Be better at personal scripture study.