So much to be thankful for.

I don't know what I would do without....

. Life cereal

. Friendly people

. The feeling of being content

. Wonderful people surrounding me

. My testimony

. Cottage cheese and oranges

. Seasons

. Rain

. Selfless people

. Hollidays

. my FAMILY

. Christmas lights

. Special K with real strawberries

. My life

. Babies

. Weekends

. People who stop on the side of the road to help complete strangers

. Faith

. Skype that allows me to see my mom 10 hours away.

. Love

. Blankets that cuddle with me

. My body and my health

. Colored pencils and coloring books

. Laughter

. Hard times in life that make me stronger

. Happy times in life that make me happy

. Airplanes

. Missionaries that sacrifice for others

. Sunshine

. Cameras that capture those memories

. New opportunities

. Prayer

. Friends that care

. Hot chocolate that makes me warm

. Music

. Roller coasters

. The mail man

. Jokes that make me laugh

. hope

. The gospel

I have been so blessed. and everyday I am realizing it over again.

I love this life. and I truly have so much to be thankful for.

Called to serve

BURMINGHAM ENGLAND MISSION

reporting: March 12, 2010.

is that not the coolest thing??

I think it is.

I couldn't be happier for Mark.  He is going to be one heck of a missionary. Congrats Markee!!

annnnnddddd..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TODAY.

the big ...20...

Mark is one of the most incredible guys I have ever met.  I am forever grateful for our friendship.  We have had so many fun times together.  Mark is someone who everyone loves to be around, who lightens up a room, who always has a smile for everyone.  When I think of Mark, I think of someone who is so positive and always sees the best in everyone and in all situations.  He is so understanding and accepting.  He is such a good listener and someone I look up to a lot a lot.  

Thanks Mar for your example to me and for being such a great friend.

I can't wait for you to serve a mission.  You are going to kill it. You will be very missed but I couldn't be happier for you. 

I hope you have the best birthday ever. 

I know it's kind of impossible without me there.

but....much love from cali.

we will celebrate in 5 : )

Sunday thought

“The time has come for us to stand a little taller, to lift our eyes and stretch our minds to a greater comprehension and understanding of the grand millennial mission of this The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a season to be strong. It is a time to move forward without hesitation, knowing well the meaning, the breadth, and the importance of our mission. It is a time to do what is right regardless of the consequences that might follow. It is a time to be found keeping the commandments. It is a season to reach out with kindness and love to those in distress and to those who are wandering in darkness and pain. It is a time to be considerate and good, decent and courteous toward one another in all of our relationships. In other words, to become more Christlike.”

“This Is the Work of the Master,” Ensign, May 1995 - President Gordon B. Hinckley

This weekend was so great. Friday after school I got the opportunity to go do baptisms in the San Diego Temple. It was so beautiful and the spirit was so strong. I had never been to this temple but it has always been one of my favorites because of it's beauty on the outside. It was just as incredible inside. There was the same peace about it that you can feel in every temple. 

 Today was one of those days at church where you think... "I am so glad that I am here today." because it was just what I needed to hear.  The quote above by President Hinckley was recited in sacrament and it really touched me. It is a time to do what is right regardless of the consequences that might follow. Sometimes it is not easy to stick up for what we believe in.  This is something that I am just barely realizing.  My whole life I have lived in Utah, where I really didn't have to stick up for truth all that much seeing as though everyone I was surrounded with had the same standards as I did.  But this is not always the case.  I have been faced with a couple of things lately where I have really had to stand up to people.  It has not been easy.  However, this quote that I heard today, was an answer to prayer.  I needed to be reminded that this life is just short compared to the eternal scheme of things.  As long as I remain true to myself and do what is right, the reward will be far greater... and I truly believe that.  

thank goodness for sundays. it's a beautiful day. and I get to relax  . happy day.

2 year old?

haha. happy tuesday!

From ladybug to baby bump.

Friday we had our halloween potluck at school.  I tried making sugar cookies the night before.   Lets just say I lost all bragging rights for my once called baking skills.  At least until I redeem myself.  

After school I hopped on a plane and went home to the mountains.  Even though I have not kissed a boy since you don't even want to know when.  Somehow this happened.  It was a night full of laughter. surprise surprise.

and then Sunday night, Mark and I went to a CES fireside with President Uchtdorf speaking.  It was so good.  He spoke on being happy and finding joy in your life.  He reminded us that we as members of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, we have been given the gift of knowing who we are, where we came from, and where we are going.  So why not have joy? I love that thought.

Thanks Mark for going with me : ) . 

Annnnnnd.... MARK FINISHED HIS MISSION PAPERS!!!

Mark and I have known each other since middle school.  He was always too cool for me though.  Finally our senior year of high school, I got his attention and convinced him to be my friend.  Soo he has been one of my best friends for the past two years now.  He grew up in Provo, Utah.  And was not a member until February 14, 2009.  It has been quite a miracle watching him go through this growing process and deciding he will change his plan and serve the Lord for two years.  I am so proud of him! and I am so anxious to see where he will be spending the next two years of his life!! My prediction will be thought out for another week or so.. then I will publish it.

annnyway. my bed is calling my name. at 9:17 pm. selfish bed.

I always give into it.

goodnight.