Obsession

from pinterest, of course

Somebody PLEEEEASE teach me how or give me some tips?

I'm dying to learn.

Come down from the mountain, you have been gone too long

Nice title?  It was the first thing that popped into my head. . .

Lately I have been feeling very uninspired and had zero motivation. I mean ZERO. Now that the end of the semester is drawing near, it's multiplied by probably a thousand. 

HOWEVER,

I'm sure I'm not the only one. So here's a little something to help give us all a little, much needed boost. 

I'm not the biggest fan, but I had the opportunity to listen to Hilary Weeks and many other inspiring people last week at Time Out For Women. It was a great, uplifting weekend with my mom and other women that I love and look up to. The African-American woman in the video spoke as well. And let me tell you, she is one INCREDIBLE lady. So cute, too. I loved her. She has been through the most horrifying things, and she is truly inspiring. If you have a few minutes, grab a tissue and  check her out in the first half of this other video.

Anyways, back to business. Watch THIS video now. Then I'll talk some more :) Yeesh, I'm so bossy. (Yeesh is my favorite saying from New Girl)

I learned two really great things from this video/song:

1. I CANNOT judge others. You never know what someone is going through, or what they have been through in the past. Everyone has their own, private life story. I just need to love everyone and accept them for who and what they are. Christ see's our hearts and knows what we are experiencing on such a personal level. I think I'll let Him do the judging from now on.

2. I need to stop wishing my life away. School is stressful. We all know that by now, right? But this should be such a fun, exciting time for me in my life! I can't keep thinking, "Oh, I'll be so happy when this test is over." Or "I'll be so happy when I'm finally done with school." Once we get into this attitude of procrastinating our happiness/enjoyment of life, I think we get stuck in the habit of never enjoying the present. I (as well as all of you) have SO many things to be grateful and happy about. Everything that the Lord allows me to experience is for my good and progression. The events of my life now, are shaping me into the person He wants me to become. I need to remember that and love the life I have NOW. 

"In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured."
-Gordon B. Hinckley

Christmas Wishlist

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you.

I seriously can't stop

I honestly have an addiction to this face. Mmmm check out that scruff. I don't know what it is. His voice, his eyes, his crooked smile, or those lips of his or what.

But I LOVE HIM. 

Maybe it's because he reminds me a lot of Sam? (Because I love him and I'm addicted to his face too?) I don't know! I seriously hurt sometimes because I want him so bad!

"When he's looking at her, I feel like he's looking at me." -Maddi Frei

Girl Power

So hey.

Yeah, I'm still here. It's been quite some time now, hasn't it? 

WHAT?! You didn't notice?

How rude! ;)

Haha no seriously though it has been FOREVER since I last posted on this thing! Lot's has been going on though and I am loving every single second of it. Here's a few things that have happened:

-Started working for Dr. Jeffrey Stewart at Coral Desert Foot and Ankle. I LOVE IT

-Went to Little Mermaid at Tuacahn. AMAZING. Everyone needs to go see it. It seriously was the cutest thing in the world. It just blew me away! 

-Had Jenny from Korea live with me for a month! She's leaving today :(

-Sam flew out to Japan! I haven't heard from him yet but you can check out some pics on his Mission President's blog. He looks like he's doing great! 

-Saw "The Help" and it's seriously so good. The book is amazing, too! If you're looking for a good, lighthearted read, that's your book!

-Started school at Dixie!! Also loving that! My schedule is pristine. Mondays and Wednesdays I have class from 8-12 and then institute from 12-1. Then Fridays I have class from 10-12! No class on Tuesdays or Thursdays for this girl! It's been great!

 My institute class is going to be SO great! I went last night with Maddi and Tori and I just loved everything about it! 

Earlier yesterday I had such a fun opportunity to help my friend Taylor recruit people to sign up for institute! This one boy kept checking out the table and schedule and stuff that we had and I would talk to him a little every time he came by. Then I asked him if he was thinking about taking a class and he said he was! I was so excited because I thought he wasn't a member (found out he was later but that's besides the point haha) and so I told him to come to the class I was signed up for that night at 7 and that I would look for him there! 

Well sure enough, he was there! I felt so good! I told him to come sit by my friends and I and we talked a little bit during class. But it was SUCH a good class! I just felt so good the whole time and I was so happy after! 

When class was over, he waited in the hall for me and thanked me for inviting him! He was so sincere and SUPER appreciative that I took the opportunity to invite him to come. He said it was just what he needed and that he hadn't had something like that in a long time. I can't even tell you how amazing it felt guys! I felt like a missionary haha.
But seriously, if you aren't taking institute, SIGN UP ! It's awesome! It's so great to just kick back, relax and recharge for the week! School is hard enough to have to do it on your own. I know that if you make and effort to go that you will be blessed.

Ok that's enough of that ha.

But maybe I should get to my point now, huh?

At one point in our lesson at institute last night, our teacher was talking about women and how they are so much more sensitive to the Spirit. He kept talking about how beloved we are by our Father in Heaven and how much respect he has for us and wants to protect us. He was saying that we are such a precious creation to our Heavenly Father and how we hold such a great purpose. It seriously touched me so much! I just felt this overwhelming gratitude to be a woman! Seriously though! We have so much more potential than we give ourselves credit for, guys! (I mean girls!) 

I've made a promise to myself to always remember that I am a daughter of a Heavenly King. I have so much to offer and I am SO loved. I hope you can do the same!

Why can't we all be like this little girl?? Maybe we should try this every morning haha

Also, I just think this is funny haha. 

via pinterest

Sooooo yeah. I'm sorry that was so random and long and boring!

Laterzzzzz

(that was for you, shawty)

Lovin Life!!

I have been such a slacker on the blogski! But I have been having SUCH a fun time!! Here's some pics to show what I have been up to!

This is my friend Ellie Gubler! We made brownies and watched Tangled on Monday!

How perfect are my friends? They looked AMAZING!! And Shelbs won the costume contest!

Our cute t-shirts we made! We were lame and didn't dress up.

Hahahaha

Extreme Blading with my girl. Thuggy.
P.S. we made those shirts this week too. Hecks to the yeah.

I hope you all LOVED HP as much as I did. But I'm soooo sad it's all over now!! I feel like my childhood is over!! I also feel like I lost 3 of my best friends!! But it's ok because I went Thursday AND Friday night hahaha can you say "NERD"??? 
I don't care. I LOVE IT!!! 
Happy Summer everyone!!

Missionary Update + Pictures

Elder Wilde is doing AWESOME!! He has already been gone for 5 weeks! Can you believe that?? I sure can't! It is seriously FLYING by and I LOVE it!! He absolutely loves his district and he is learning so much! I love his letters. He is still the same silly, funny boy and I just laugh the whole time I am reading them! I am so proud of him! 

Here are some pics he sent me this week along with the notes he wrote on the back. 

The Snow Canyon Buddies

Haha this is a good one!

So I took a break. Made a tower with my flashcards haha

Just . . . don't mess haha.  Me, Fausett, Boice

MMMM! Elder Boice, Me, and Fausett LOVING life

Air surfing . . . yeah we're about to go pro

Me and Elder Fausett just chillin!

Me and Elder Fausett

Elder Tillman Dick? (I cannot read his handwriting most of the time haha) -honestly the craziest, weirdest person I've ever met haha.

 As you can see, he is having the greatest time! He and Elder Fausett (it's so weird to hear him refer to him as that instead of Brody) are becoming the best of friends out there. Along with Elder Boice. I miss this boy but there is NO other place I would rather have him be!!

I love you Elder Wilde!

Thanks Gilbert!

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Sorry I'm late

I think I say that too much. I should work on that. 

AnyWHAYS. Back to business. 

Yesterday was Father's Day and I couldn't let the opportunity to talk about how great of a dad I have been blessed with pass me by!

 

Some people may or may not know the story of how my dad came to be my dad! When I was born, I was not a Jones. I was a Cochran! After my sister Katelyn was born and I was about 3 years old, our parents divorced. About a year or so later (I think. I was young so I don't really remember it all) my mom met Shawn (my dad) and they were engaged to be married! I remember that I LOVED it whenever he came over to see us. He was always so much fun to play with and he would always tease me! He would take us out to do fun stuff and I always thought it was so cool to ride in his truck. 

I remember being so excited the day he married my mom. My mom, Katelyn, and I had one last sleepover together in the family room and I remember waking up and calling him in the morning and saying,"Good morning Daddy!!" we were so excited to have him in our family! (even though he wasn't technically our dad)

Ok, so long story short (or is it already long? I'm sorry) after my parents were married and I think maybe even before (according to what my dad has told me) he knew that he wanted to become mine and Katelyn's actual father because he loved us so much. He wanted us to have his own last name and he wanted us to be his for eternity. My mom thought that it would be impossible to get my biological father to go along with this but she prayed, fasted, and prayed some more!

On June 9, 2011, I was adopted and legally became Kortney Anne Jones! Such a happy day! 

I'm so blessed to be in the family that I am in. I love them with all of my heart. They help me in so many ways. I love my dad so much. He is one of my very best friends. I love sitting down and having conversations with him. He teaches me so much and he has the greatest testimony that he not only believes, but lives. He is such a great example of selfless service and I try to be more patient and easy-going as he is every day. My life would be very different if I had not been adopted by my dad and I thank my Heavenly Father for bringing him into my life. I have had so many great opportunities and met so many incredible people that I wouldn't have otherwise. My dad works so hard for my family and I am so thankful for that. I love that my dad still likes to play and have fun. We have the best time when he is around.

To wrap things up, my dad's the greatest!!

I LOVE YOU DAD

Wassail

Last night was too funny with my guelph, Tori Anne Gates.

We headed to a campfire and took a few wrong turns.

Ok like 8 haha 

One wasn't even a turn.

It was just bushes.

Another lead to a fork in the road where we decided to CTR (Choose The Right) and it lead us to a mountain.

Along the road we got pounded by a rock, shot like 50 bazillion rabbits with our imaginary guns- you can call us Dead-Eye Dan and Quick Draw McGraw, almost wet ourselves, sang JB, and laughed until we almost puked.

SO MUCH FUN.

Love ya Tori! 

Have a Fabulous Day!!

Excuse me, I have an announcement to make

 

I'm going to Dixie next year!

I know it's so crazy and all of a sudden, and it's probably super lame to be moving back home, but I also know that it's the best thing for me right now. EVERYTHING has started to fall into place and it just makes me so excited!! I can't wait to see what this next year will have in store for me, as well as the years to follow!! 

Mail time. Mail time. MAAAAIL TIME!!!!

 That's right!! That cute little envelope you're looking at is my  

VERY FIRST LETTER from Elder Wilde!!

God be with you 'til we meet again

The MTC is SOOOOO lucky to have this boy today. He is going to make the best missionary and I'm so excited for him!! He was so ready to get out there and get to work. I have never seen him more happy and excited about anything!! It's made it so much easier to see him leave. I'm so blessed to have his example in my life and I love him very much. I can't even imagine the feelings he is experiencing right now with his first day in the MTC but I know that he is not alone and that he can do anything with help from the Lord and our prayers.

Sorry I look like a crust, we were saying 'bye and I decided not to wear make up because it would just end up all over my cheeks instead of my eyeballs haha

Gosh I am going to miss this crazy boy so much!! But I CANNOT WAIT to start getting letters and seeing him progress!! I'll try to keep you guys updated on how he's doing every once in a while and if you want to write him while he's in the MTC he would LOVE IT!!

Elder Samuel M. Wilde

MTC Mailbox #94

JPN-KOB 0816

2005 N 900 E

Provo, UT 84604-1793

Maybe one day I'll have something to blog about. 

I've had a little too much going on in my brain lately.

FYI

Sorry this is going to be pretty long. You can skip the talk. . or the whole thing. I don't really care haha. But this talk is really great. It's from the most recent General Conference and I could have high lighted the whole thing because it's all so good! I hope it can help somebody else besides myself right now!!

More Than Conquerors through Him

That Loved Us

Paul V. Johnson
Of the Seventy

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Earth life includes tests, trials, and tribulations, and some of the trials we face in life can be excruciating. Whether it be illness, betrayal, temptations, loss of a loved one, natural disasters, or some other ordeal, affliction is part of our mortal experience. Many have wondered why we must face difficult challenges. We know that one reason is to provide a trial of our faith to see if we will do all the Lord has commanded. ¹ Fortunately this earth life is the perfect setting to face—and pass—these tests. ²

But these trials are not just to test us. They are vitally important to the process of putting on the divine nature. ³ If we handle these afflictions properly, they will be consecrated for our gain. ⁴

Elder Orson F. Whitney said: “No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. … All that we suffer and all that we endure, especially when we endure it patiently, builds up our characters, purifies our hearts, expands our souls, and makes us more tender and charitable. … It is through sorrow and suffering, toil and tribulation, that we gain the education that we come here to acquire.” ⁵

Recently a nine-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. The doctor explained the diagnosis and the treatment, which included months of chemotherapy and major surgery. He said it would be a very difficult time for the boy and his family but then added, “People ask me, ‘Will I be the same after this is over?’ I tell them, ‘No, you won’t be the same. You will be so much stronger. You will be awesome!’”

At times it may seem that our trials are focused on areas of our lives and parts of our souls with which we seem least able to cope. Since personal growth is an intended outcome of these challenges, it should come as no surprise that the trials can be very personal—almost laser guided to our particular needs or weaknesses. And no one is exempt, especially not Saints striving to do what’s right. Some obedient Saints may ask, “Why me? I’m trying to be good! Why is the Lord allowing this to happen?” The furnace of affliction helps purify even the very best of Saints by burning away the dross in their lives and leaving behind pure gold. ⁶ Even very rich ore needs refining to remove impurities. Being good is not enough. We want to become like the Savior, who learned as He suffered “pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind.” ⁷

The Crimson Trail in Logan Canyon is one of my favorite hikes. The main part of the trail creeps along the top of tall limestone cliffs and offers beautiful vistas of the canyon and valley below. Getting to the top of the cliffs isn’t easy, however. The trail there is a constant climb; and just before reaching the top, the climber encounters the steepest part of the trail; and views of the canyon are hidden by the cliffs themselves. The final exertion is more than worth the effort because once the climber is on top, the views are breathtaking. The only way to see the views is to make the climb.

A pattern in the scriptures and in life shows that many times the darkest, most dangerous tests immediately precede remarkable events and tremendous growth. “After much tribulation come the blessings.” ⁸ The children of Israel were trapped against the Red Sea before it was parted. ⁹ Nephi faced danger, anger from his brothers, and multiple failures before he was able to procure the brass plates. ¹⁰ Joseph Smith was overcome by an evil power so strong that it seemed he was doomed to utter destruction. When he was almost ready to sink into despair, he exerted himself to call upon God, and at that very moment he was visited by the Father and the Son. ¹¹ Often investigators face opposition and tribulation as they near baptism. Mothers know that the challenges of labor precede the miracle of birth. Time after time we see marvelous blessings on the heels of great trials.

When my grandmother was about 19 years old, she developed a disease that caused her to be very ill. She later said, “I couldn’t walk. My left foot was all out of shape after I had been in bed for several months. The bones were soft like a sponge, and when I touched my foot to the floor it felt like an electric shock.” ¹² While she was confined to bed and at the height of her suffering, she obtained and studied pamphlets from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was converted and later baptized.  
Many times a particular challenge helps prepare us for something vitally important.

In the midst of problems, it is nearly impossible to see that the coming blessings far outweigh the pain, humiliation, or heartbreak we may be experiencing at the time. “No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” ¹³ The Apostle Paul taught, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” ¹⁴ It is interesting that Paul uses the term “light affliction.” This comes from a person who was beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, imprisoned, and who experienced many other trials. ¹⁵ I doubt many of us would label our afflictions light. Yet in comparison to the blessings and growth we ultimately receive, both in this life and in eternity, our afflictions truly are light.

We don’t seek out tests, trials, and tribulations. Our personal journey through life will provide just the right amount for our needs. Many trials are just a natural part of our mortal existence, but they play such an important role in our progress.

As the Savior’s mortal ministry came to a close, He experienced the most difficult trial of all time—the incredible suffering in Gethsemane and on Golgotha. This preceded the glorious Resurrection and the promise that all our suffering will someday be done away. His suffering was a prerequisite to the empty tomb that Easter morning and to our future immortality and eternal life.

Sometimes we want to have growth without challenges and to develop strength without any struggle. But growth cannot come by taking the easy way. We clearly understand that an athlete who resists rigorous training will never become a world-class athlete. We must be careful that we don’t resent the very things that help us put on the divine nature.

Not one of the trials and tribulations we face is beyond our limits, because we have access to help from the Lord. We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us. ¹⁶

After recovering from serious health challenges, Elder Robert D. Hales shared the following in general conference: “On a few occasions, I told the Lord that I had surely learned the lessons to be taught and that it wouldn’t be necessary for me to endure any more suffering. Such entreaties seemed to be of no avail, for it was made clear to me that this purifying process of testing was to be endured in the Lord’s time and in the Lord’s own way. … I … learned that I would not be left alone to meet these trials and tribulations but that guardian angels would attend me. There were some that were near angels in the form of doctors, nurses, and most of all my sweet companion, Mary. And on occasion, when the Lord so desired, I was to be comforted with visitations of heavenly hosts that brought comfort and eternal reassurances in my time of need.” ¹⁷

Our Heavenly Father loves us, and we “know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.” ¹⁸ 

Someday when we get to the other side of the veil, we want more than for someone just to tell us, “Well, you’re done.” Instead, we want the Lord to say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” ¹⁹

I love the words of Paul:

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? …

“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” ²⁰

I know that God lives and that His Son, Jesus Christ, lives. I also know that through Their help, we can be “more than conquerors” of the tribulations we face in this life. We can become like Them. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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I know we all go through tough times. But is it just me, or does everyone feel like when they are struggling with something, they feel like they will NEVER get through it? Or they don't know how they will ever recover and move on? It's just so hard!! But I'm so thankful for the testimony that I have of the only true church. It's so great to know that I can turn to my Father in Heaven in prayer and receive comfort at all times. I know it's good for us to experience trials and hardships because at least for me, it causes me to put EVERYTHING on my Savior. I literally need him to take away ALL of my pain, sorrow, discomfort, anything. 

And you know what the great part is??

He is happy to do it. 

EVERY TIME.

I love my Savior and I am daily blessed by His infinite atonement. I don't know what I would do without Him and his gospel in my life. He has given me everything, and I am so thankful.

I'm thankful for. . (in no particular order)

1. My mom. She has been there SO MUCH for me lately. She's one of my best friends. She's so great in so many ways. We went to a movie today and we were the only ones in the theater haha. Happy (late) Mother's Day mom! I love you!

2.  Fasting and Prayer. Isn't it weird how depriving your body of nourishment can help you feel so much strength?

3. A Savior that knows me personally 

4. My Bishop and other ward members that said EXACTLY what I needed to hear on Sunday. Seriously there were so many things said on Sunday that I know were directed right at me. The Spirit is so great like that.

5. The scriptures and all of the great words in there that uplift me at all times. I know that whenever I am sad, I can open them up and I will find something to help me. Or not even when I'm sad. Just anytime. They always know what to say to me.

6. I'm thankful for Sam and everything he teaches me. He is the greatest example to me and he will be the most incredible missionary. I'm so thankful that he has such a great testimony and he is so obedient and trusting in the Lord. He's amazing. 

7. I'm thankful for the priesthood and worthy priesthood holders in my life that have been willing to give me blessings during the past couple weeks. I know that the things I was blessed with came straight from the Lord to help me increase and strengthen my Spirit. 

Ok, I think I could go on all night so I will stop. I doubt anyone even got this far haha I'm really sorry!! And I hope nobody takes this as a pity party for myself! I'm thankful for everything I experience and I know that my Heavenly Father has a plan for me and that things will work out in a way that will benefit me so greatly.

To learn more about my beliefs, head on over here. 

All you need is love

This is way too cute. And I can't think of anything to blog about so all I do is post videos. You know you like it

WOOOOHOOOO!! We kissed on de lips!!! 

P.S. I'm officially home from my first year of college. 

Hecks to the yeah

Yesterday was Thursday

I'm in need of a serious break from studying for finals next week. I don't even have that much to do, I just can't concentrate. I'm sure everyone thinks they are the stupidest things ever but I seriously love the Skittles commercials. I saw this one yesterday and I was crackin up! 

And this just kills me every time. I'm not even kidding haha I have tears in my eyes right now and I don't know why I think it's so funny.

Now that I'm on a roll, here's one more (it's actually a starburst one) haha don't judge me

Hope you have a great Friday!!

Happy Easters

“In our hour of deepest sorrow, we can receive profound peace from the words of the angel that first Easter morning: ‘He is not here: for He is risen.’”

-President Thomas S. Monson

I'm so thankful for the Savior; everything He has done for me and the wonderful example He is to me. I know that He lives and He loves me more than I could ever imagine.

Have a Happy Easter!

Surprises!!

Wanna know something kinda dumb?? Sam and I haven't ever really celebrated his birthday on his actual birth date. It's really sad! Last year we had Senior Ball on his birthday and this year it was Sunday and we didn't really get to do anything. It makes me feel bad! And then he'll be gone for his next two! It just isn't fair to that boy!! We tried to celebrate on Friday (the 15th) and we had SUCH a good time!

I decided to start his day off with a little breakfast in bed. It was so fun to do that for him!!

(These are the only pictures I took that day unfortunately)

Then after class we drove down to St. George and did baptisms! It was so great. It was the first time we'd gone since Sam was endowed and he got to help confirm a few people! He loved it!

Then after we went home and got a little cleaned up we went on the best date! We ate dinner at Olive Garden and shared a yummy chicken alfredo pizza and yummy white chocolate raspberry cheesecake for desert! 

Then we went mini golfing at Fiesta Fun. We LOVE to go mini golfing! It's the best. I got a hole in one!! But we ended up having to leave early for our movie and we TIED! We're both quite the mini golfers :)

Then we went to the dollar theater (which is now the 2.50 theater . .  DUMB!!) and watched Just Go With It. So funny. We loved it! It was just the best night ever!!

I just remembered I hadn't posted about our other surprise for the week!! 

My cute, cute roomate Kelli (who is going to be my roomie next year! YAY!!!) and I decided to make a special dinner for our boyfriends!! We started off by cleaning out my ENTIRE room until there was only our little table and our mattresses left! We stuffed everything into our bathroom and covered it with my sheet haha it was so beautiful and not tacky at all. . .

Then before the boys came we put candles up everywhere, played some music, and poured drinks into our fancy pants glasses that we bought at the dollar store haha dinner was so yummy though!! And the boys loved it! We ate salad, mashed potatoes, and chicken! And we also had strawberry shortcake for desert! YUMMM!! 

 The boys were so cute and appreciative!! We sure are lucky girls to have found such nice and handsome young men!!

This was such a fun night and well worth all the work!! The best surprise was the next day when I left THE MESSIEST room in the world (because we pulled all the stuff out of the bathroom but didn't put it back together) and I came home to a perfectly put together room and a note from my cute boy. Isn't he the greatest?? My roomies said he was in there working on putting my room together for a very long time. He's just the best! I love it.

Sorry for such a long post! We just had a wonderful week last week!! 

Here's to another!

Shout out

Happy Birthday to the cutest, sweetest, most talented, funny, handsome, smart, responsible, thoughtful, dependable, caring, easygoing, fun-loving, HOT, pristine, amazing, good looking, buff, selfless, affectionate, helpful, honest, adventurous, exciting, ambitious, charming, courageous, loving, giving, cooperative, friendly, obedient, positive, reliable, one-in-a-million boy in the WHOLE WORLD!!!

 

 Aren't I so lucky to have him??

Happy Birthday Sammy!!

Day 21 - A picture of something that makes you happy

This beautiful painting by Liz Lemon Swindle is titled "Hold On Tight" I feel like the little child on Christ's back is myself. I NEED Him in my life daily. I can't ever let go. It's so comforting to me to know that I have a Savior that loves me and is there for me at all times. He will carry my burdens no matter how heavy (or light) they may be. I am so happy to have an older brother that can help me get through EVERYTHING in my life. He not only embraces me when I turn to Him but he WAITS anxiously for me to come to Him. He knows me and what I am going through EXACTLY. I am so blessed to have this knowledge. I feel like the older I get, the more I need my Savior in my life and recognize as well as appreciate the gift he gave me, which is the Atonement. I love Him and everything He continually gives me. I pray every day that I can grow closer to Him as well as become more like Him.

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

 

I want to travel all through Europe but especially Italy. 

And I HAVE to go to Venice. 

It's beautiful 

P.S. I don't need any comments on here to make me jealous haha thanks for your cooperation

Day 19 - A picture of someone you miss

 

I miss Boots so bad!! He is the funniest boy ever and he was like a brother to all of us. He is so laid back and fun to be around. Everyone just loves his guts!! But now he is in Texas serving the Lord so it's ok for him to make us miss him. I just hope he gets his butt back here soon!

Happy Happy Birthday!!

Yesterday was the celebration of the birth of my best friend, Paige!! And boy did we celebrate!! Here's a couple hundred photos of our day and the bumpin partay we had haha.

Isn't she so pretty??

 

Paige and I went to lunch and then came home and she opened her present! Then we got all ready for a few friends to come over and play Just Dance 2 on the wii. SOOOO MUCH fun!!

Kierra and Ryken

Birthday girl and Kelsey. WOOOO GO KELSEY!!

Abby, Sam, Rob, and Cody just chillin and watching all the fun!

 

 

K I have to tell you about this guy in the checkered shirt. Paige and I had just met him earlier that day and it was SOOOO weird!! He heard us talking to our friend about her party that night and as we were leaving he was like,"well you guys can come to my birthday party tomorrow" and we were like,"oh it's your birthday tomorrow??" and then he said "No"

hahahahaha it was soooo weird and awkward so then we had to give him a pity invite after our long awkward silence and he showed up!!! But we were so glad he did because he gave us some good laughs with his singing and dancing. He was actually a really nice guy but it was just kinda funny. I felt bad because I think he felt a bit out of place with us haha. The quality is really bad and it's way better when you can see his facials but check out his AWESOME moves. . .

Brett and Kelli!

Derek and Rachel!!

Forrest and Paige. Nice face Forrest hahaha

 

Go Kelsey and Adam!!

 

She was sad because she missed 2 and we only had 18 candles haha

What was left of our cake!

Sam was loving the treats!! He got a huge belly from eating so much!! ;)

 

These boys know how to dance. Check this out. . .

 

We had such a blast that night! We played for almost 4 hours!! We couldn't stop! 

Thanks for being born Paige!! I love you!!