School

Ive been out of school for way too long
just getting it all together to attend in the fall is
a huge pain......

* finding transcripts
*figuring out the pre-reqs I need
*registering for classes around my work schedule
(im really not going to have a life)
* having to decide on my major
* getting financial aid figured out
etc etc etc

But ... I couldn't be more excited
and...it's about time I go for it

Most boring day EVER

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The Life of Christ

This past Sunday I taught Relief Society on The Life of Christ. What an amazing opportunity. One thing I love about teaching is how much I learn and how much it challenges me to continue learning. I am so grateful for the Perfect Life he led. That he lived that perfect life to accomplish what he came here to do... Atone for our Sins. To submit to the will of the Father. The Atonement has had a whole new meaning to me in my life as I slowly learn about it and its cleansing and healing power. It can heal so many things in our lives if we will allow it. He taught us how to love and to serve. He was accepting of everyone despite their sins. He forgave those who crucified him , " Father, forgive them for they know not what they do" . There is so much to be learned from our Savior and his life. After studying and preparing for the lesson I realized I needed to make studying the Bible... the old testament and the new testament a priority along with The Book of Mormon. There is so much in there on the prophesying of Christ and of his Life. I hope that as I study the Bible and more of my Savior I will develop an even greater love and appreciation for him and what he was sent here to do. I found this video " Reflections of Christ" and knew I needed to end my lesson with it. It is a video slideshow of his life and ministry. It is set to the tune of "Come Thy Fount" which has become my new favorite hymn. I am grateful for my calling and for the opportunity I have to teach the amazing sisters in my ward. There comments have touched my heart as they testify of their Savior. I love my Savior and am inspired to be more like him in all that I do.

"He who lives only unto himself
withers and dies, while he who forgets
himself in the service of others
grow and blossoms in
this life and in eternity"

The best $70 I have EVER spent
she is now equipped with
a basket
new handle bars
a bike lock
front AND back lights
and... is up and running for night rides

a week or 2 ago my friend Randa and I spent 3 + hours on the town
with our cruisers
we rode from Randa's house in Scottsdale
hit In N Out for dinner
then rode all around Tempe Town Lake
the weather here couldn't be more perfect
for a long ride

My Birthday Celebration

some good friends and I try to get together every other week or so for dinner.
a few days before my bday Camila hosted us all for "Indian Food Night"
and when I showed up they had flowers and a huge cupcake for me.

Camila, me, Randa, and Angela

Then a week later Camila had a little housewarming party
and again they had a little celebration for my bday.
thanks for the adorable cupcakes randa
i am a lucky girl to be surrounded by so many amazing girls
they always know the right thing to say to me and listen
to me ( which has been alot the last month)
I Love You Ladies

Your Heavenly Father loves you and does hear your prayers! There are times (and will be many other times) when He does not answer your prayers the way you want him to. There will be times when He answers no. There will be joyous times when He answers your prayer quickly and answers yes. There are times when He will have you wait for an answer and it will seem like He never will. I promise you, He will answer! Whatever our situation, we need to have faith. He knows what is best for each of us. There is a plan for each of us, He will guide the way. I know someday we WILL understand why we go through the trials we do and we will be rewarded for perservering with faith in His Son, Jesus Christ.

I workout at LA Fitness. The gym I go to everyday is right by my work. It was closed for renovation last week and today when I walked in I felt like a kid in a candy store. ALL new machines . They expanded the 1st floor and added a ton of cardio machines downstairs. All sorts of new machines. The best part is that each machine has a tv with an iPod adaptor. I couldn't wait to get on the treadmill... I actually ran for a long time. I couldn't help but smile with the new set up! Even now I'm smiling thinking about it!

Thank You LA Fitness


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Love Shopbop.com

I forgot how much I love Shopbop.com

This watch/bracelet is fantastic

Love the front ruffle on this skirt

Love the Nautical theme of this dress

Thoughts

It's 1 am and I am wide awake and have so many thoughts running through my head. I actually have to work in the morning after having 3 glorious weeks off..... It's bittersweet.

I am excited to have my routine again so I stop being so lazy. One would think I'd be more productive but thats just not the case. I have been a lazy butt . So tomorrow I return to eating healthy and going to the gym every day after work.

Along with starting up the old routine comes a few new goals ....

1. Read scriptures daily
2. Write in journal daily
3. Daily Prayers


I have been so anxious lately with things going on in my life and today I realized I needed to be more obedient. That I needed to make it a Priority to do these things and that as I make them a habit I will feel my Heavenly Fathers love more and have peace in my life regardless of what is happening.


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I LOVE going home
With all my vacation time it was nice
to go home for over a week
and get to see and do so many things
Here are just a few things that I did while i was home
It was great to spend so much time with my mom
and have some much needed time away from AZ and my life here

Met my 2 favorite people for our "must do" lunch at Macaroni Grill
in downtown Portland

Got to spend time with my favorite girls I use to babysit
This is Hannah. She was 4 when i started watching her years ago.
We went to Jamba Juice to celebrate her 14th bday!
Im OLD

Squeezed in a few trail runs when I could : )
I love to run at home

Went to the Portland Temple with my friend Arianne. We were trying to get this picture
with the timer and since I had on really high heels it was Arianne ' s job to
push the button and run as fast as she could to get all the way around the reflecting pool in 10 seconds. It was highly entertaining. These pics are for you love
Being in the Portland Temple was truly amazing.....

Drove past our old house in Battle Ground I grew up in and my Dad built
It was amazing how big the trees have gotten

And... Lots of cuddle time with my new niece Elliott

I love him and this book....
It Is a collection of some of his most
memorable recent talks.

" Just believing, just having a molecule of faith-that simple step, when focused on the Lord Jesus Christ, has ever been and will be the first principle of His eternal gospel, the first step out of despair. "

-Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

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i am beyond addicted to this beverage

zero calories??? cant go wrong

flavor of choice: strawberry

3 Weeks Vacation

The family I nanny for decided to take their kids home to Hungary to see family for 3 weeks. Needless to say I have had paid vacation. I don't know what I'm gonna do when I have to go back to work in a week. I'm loving sleeping in, traveling, laying in the sun, playing with friends and family, and getting some things done.

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Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend I went to California
with some friends......

Left early Saturday morning and stopped in Yuma at Kneaders
for the most AMAZING french toast EVER!

My friend Bryan rented a sailboat on Coronado Island for the day/night
so we loaded up and set sail for the day

Relaxing on the boat

Im a wuss and it was freezing. I ended up with a sweater and a
blanket on and was still cold

Checking out the seals

I don't know how to describe my first sailing experience.
This picture of me driving the boat was
after a major case of sea sickness and a nap

I look high in this picture but it makes me laugh

After a day on the water we made steak, potatoes, and bread
Delicious

Our Captain Bryan and his crew

Ryan was our fisherman. He was up til 4 am and managed to catch
4 stingrays

Jules and I in our room for the night
amazingly comfortable


Jules and I by our sailboat

Group shot (minus Jake who we couldn't find)
After we finished with the sailboat we loaded up and drove north to
Carlsbad where we went to church, grabbed lunch, and hit
the beach. Turns out when you fall asleep in cut - offs you get a major sunburn
on the back of your legs. Whoops!!!
After Carlsbad we headed north again to Huntington Beach where
we grabbed dinner
at an amazing Italian Restaurant
attempted to get Pinkberry (they were closed)
then crashed in a hotel for the night


The next morning we woke up and headed to Huntington Beach
spent the day laying out and watching Rob attempt to surf

*After this picture we picked up our stuff to leave and I grabbed what I
thought were my flip flops. Whoops! It wasn't until we got to my place in Arizona
and Julia was giving me some stuff and said here are some flip flops
that I realized the ones I had on were not mine

We loaded up and grabbed In N Out
and of course.....

Made a special stop on our way out of town
I <3 California

Elle

Last week I had the opportunity to go to Elles Award Ceremony where she received the
" Principal's Award"