Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Obession?

I don't want to talk about it.. yes, im obsessed. Kinda ridiculous, but I have two drawers filled, so I wanted to put them all together and see how ridiculous I really am. What can I say? I love making headbands. . its such a stress reliever and my creative juices can flow! It's been fun having headband parties with new friends. If anyone's interested in a headband, you know who to talk to.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Fun stuff

Mckenzie let me color her hair darker and put in extensions! She is such a beautiful girl and can rock anything! It was so much fun to do a total make over on her!!
We had fun on my day off today.. We went to Einsteins for Lunch then the cutest boutique in Provo, Quilted Bear. Then we made headbands! So fun!

You're not lost if you can see the temple

I went to the temple this morning, im going to try to make it a habit to go every monday. The temple really is amazing. I'm so thankful I have the temple to escape from the world and be reminded what my purpose in life is. Lauris and Dad gave talks on Temples yesterday. I'm so sad I missed them, but they shared some of it with me. Some of my favorites parts are President Thomas S. Monson’s counsel saying, “As we touch the temple, the temple will touch us.” No matter where our lives take us, keeping the temple as our goal will keeps us from going astray.
It's amazing that their are 146 temples that have been dedicated or announced. The temple gives me something to aspire to, to work for, and to prepare for by living my life worthily each day to hold a temple recommend. Because of the temple I can better understand my purpose here in this life and strive each day to be a better person and live up to the responsibility I have. I LOVE that their are a handful of temples near me. I want to go to all of them.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Live like you Believe

Today I have spent most of my time on lds.org, reading, pondering and feeling such gratitude for my savior, the gospel, friends and family.

I've spent a lot of time this week texting my Dad, talking on web cam and the phone. He means so much to me. I can feel his love even though I'm so far away. I know with all my heart that My Dad and Father in Heaven will always protect and love me and will never let me down.

My Dad said that the sister missionaries knocked on their door and asked for directions to the stake center.. My Dad asked how they knew that we were lds. . they said they were driving past our house and saw a picture of christ lit up through the window and knew without a doubt we were members and we could give them directions. I love this.. It just shows that through our example and things we have in our house, people can know that we believe in Christ.

My favorite saying right now, "Live like you believe, Live like you know."

I want people to take one look at me and know that I follow Christ.
The world is getting so bad.. It just makes me want to hold on to the good things in life and go to the temple, church and stand in holy places. I went to a comedy the other week and walked out because I was so shocked at what people thought was funny. It was the first time I've ever been offended by someone.. they totally were mocking our church. It makes me wonder why people make fun of a religion that is based on Christ and is always there for people in need. I love this gospel with all my heart, and I know it is so true, not because I was raised in the gospel but because I have lived the gospel and experienced happiness by living it. I'm so grateful for the atonement that makes it possible for us to return to him again. I'm also so grateful that you can have your heart made whole again through the atonement.

Things that I'm grateful for..

this face, friendship, example and everlasting love


My amazing perfect parents who are always there for me and have the relationship i want someday for eternity.



My stud brothers that make me feel so loved and are very protective of me:)

Utah-for letting me start fresh and enjoy the people in it. I love that everyone's so kind here. I love the weather, greenery and the people I've met here.


My amazing grandparents who pretty much give me everything they have. They are so loving and giving.

My FUN roomie who puts up living with the crazy person I am!


A future career that I love very much.


Music in my life

The beach and this beautiful world

My loving savior, who understands how i feel one hundred percent and who is watching over me.

This temple that I pass by every morning. I LOVE the temple.

Cousin Fun!

My cute cousins came to visit from Idaho! It was so much fun beacuse they all came in to me to get their hair done.

Mitch said that It didn't take longer than when he usually gets it done! That was the best compliment ever!

Gracie loved every second of me cutting her hair, the shampoo was her favorite part.


Justin was such a wiggly worm.. it was so cute. He kept smiling in the mirror the whole time. After he said he looved his haircut but doesn't love the itchies. He went home and showered and said he even had itchies in his hair! ha! so cute!

I highlighted Mandy's hair and it turned out so pretty! She loved it! It was cute, she told Grandma that I'm SO good and she likes it better than what she had before. She made me feel so good! She read magazines while I did her hair.. she's going on twenty!





Jac came in to be with us while I did Mandy's hair! I curled her beautiful hair!

We had corn on the cob later than night and it was soo yummy!

I love all the hugs, kisses and smiles I constantly get from little Gracie.


It's so much fun living by my cute cousins and having them visit!

Faith


Faith is knowing the Sun will rise and brighten each new day
Faith is knowing the Lord will hear my prayers each time I pray
Faith is like a little seed, If planted it will grow
Faith is a swelling within my heart, when I do right I know

Faith is knowing I lived with God before my mortal birth
Faith is knowing I can return when my life ends on earth
Faith is trust in God above, in Christ who showed the way
Faith is strengthened, I feel it grow when ever I obey.

This simple primary song has been in my head latley. Faith is such an amazing thing.

I know that its not enough to just have faith, we have to act on our Faith.

Faith without works is Dead.

The definition of faith in the dictionary is: belief trust in and loyalty to God.

It's so true that if we are loyal to God we WILL obey his commandments. God said If you love me, keep my commandments.

I want to be more like Nephi. He had such great Faith.. he always said "I will go, I will do the things the Lord Commands"

I have faith in my savior Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. I know that they are real and they love me and every one personally. I love that they are always there and will never hurt me. I'm so thankful for the church that I belong to. It brings me such happiness.

The future is as bright as our faith- pres. Thomas S. Monson

Thursday, July 16, 2009

AMERICAN IDOL TOURRRR.

Lacey and I were OBSESSED with American Idol this year. We didn't miss an episode and always watched it together. This is the one show I get into and the only show I
watch all year. I love reality shows and singers so this is the show for me!! We bought tickets to the Idol Tour the night after we moved to Utah! We have been counting down the days for over a month! This week we went and it was BEYOND what we imagined!

Our tickets!

anxiously anticipating our favorite idols!


Us rockin out!


This was our faces when Anoop Dawg attempted to sing usher.
I love this picture! He was so good, I loved when he sang Rascal Flatts!



We don't find men who wear rhine stones, make up, paint their nails black and scream like a girl sexyyy... we were the ONLY ones sitting down and not watching his performance. sorry adam

Kris, OUR FAVORITE. I love his voice and how he plays the piano AND the guitar




ha. you prob can guess who i'm pointing at..
After the show, we got to meet all top ten! It was amazing! They were all SO close to us. My camera was dead, so we used Lacey's to get a picture with Danny.. His arms were around us and we tried taking a picture but the camera was dying.. it OF COURSE didn't work.. The security guards have to tell the idols to hurry.. so Danny was like follow me down the line.. We tried like four times and FINALLY got one! He was SO nice to us!
We met kris! Lacey told him she loved him haha. He signed my arm and then my ticket! It was awesome! It was such a fun night! I will always remember! What a great way to end a great season!


We are so glad we got to see this sexy face live AND meet him!