Quote 12-29-08

"Live by Faith not by Fear"

A white Christmas

Here are my first shots taken with my new Nikon D90. This camera is pretty amazing and I am looking forward to the new year to learn how to take cool pics. It was a very white snowy Christmas week.

Quote 12-22-08

"It's kind of hot here in Aurora, probably around 30 degrees."

~Elder Emmett

Well this quote is meant to be funny for anyone that does not get emails from my little brother. He said this just two days after Aurora CO had one of the coldest days in over ?? years. ( I need to find the number) I decided to quote him because not only is he the funnest little brother but also an amazing missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am counting down to Christmas this week when we will be able to talk on the phone. Merry Christmas to all may the season be joyful.

So adorable

So sorry to my brother John to steal this photo off his blog but I can't help but want to share with all of you my o so adorable niece Lily. I will be spending the next week in Utah and hanging out with Jack and Lily. Merry Christmas!

Quote 12-15-08

This is the first time I have forgotten to do my Monday quote. Yesterday was packed with work followed by a 3 hour family home evening and late night shopping. I have a bunch of posts in the works and hope to post photos before I leave on vacation for 9 days. Todays quote is a song that I love to sing with my family over the holidays. My home in Irivne is wonderful but my second and third home is at my grandparents in Logan Utah. Safe travels to all to your homes.

Oh, there’s no place like home For the holidays, ’cause no matter How far away you roam If you want to be happy in a million ways For the holidays, you can’t beat Home, sweet home.

Sunday Dessert Social

Sunday night was my second annual Christmas dessert social. So every photo has me in it but that is to be expected when this my blog and it is all about me. Ha Ha. Seriously I am so grateful for the friends that made it over and helped bring the yummy treats.

I was told that if you turn side way and put your hand on your hip you can look skinny in photos. All the celebs do it on the red carpets. :)

Monday Quote 12-08-08

“The gospel of Jesus Christ has the divine power to lift you to great heights from what appears at times to be an unbearable burden or weakness. The Lord knows your circumstances and your challenges. He said to Paul and to all of us, ‘My grace is sufficient for thee.’ And like Paul we can answer: ‘My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me'
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf




I really enjoyed this quote and I came across it at the perfect time in my life. I hope you all enjoy it as well.

Mammoth Weekend

It was a great weekend with 2 days of warm spring skiing. I loved skiing with Avery and had her stopping on her first run down after not skiing for 2 years. Keep praying for more snow in Utah!

Quote 12-01-08

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy



HAPPY DECEMBER! Here is too a joyful busy month of feeling grateful for all the many blessings life has to offer.

Thanksgiving

My Thanksgiving began at 5am when I met up with friends to run a 10k in Dana Point. It had been sprinkling at the beginning and around mile 2 it just down poured and did for the next 2 miles. At mile 5 my knee was in so much pain I wasn't sure I would even make it to the finish line. I was a little sore the next morning but hope to be back running again soon. My goal was to finish in just over an hour. Not too bad for running in the rain. When we got back to the car I was super fast to get out of as much wet clothes as possible. I will post the group photo later. The day was spent laying around the house and eating lots of food. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Overall:	1980 out of 3169
Women:	865 out of 1677
F 25-29:	161 out of 294
Age/Grade:	48.33% Place: 1977
Finish:	1:02:47 Pace: 10:07
Tag Time:	1:02:47

Happy Thanksgiving

The things I LOVE, LIKE, and ENJOY and wish I had time to do some of things are listening to rain, snowfall, sitting by the fireplace, eating yummy goodies, my mother’s cooking, my family, the holidays, my niece and nephew Lily and Jack, long conversations, the gospel, running, cycling, skiing, long boarding, cuddling, kisses, music, dancing, blogging, reading, golfing, hiking, camping, shopping, parties, photography, movies, games, my grandparents homes, the smell of flowers, sunsets, and traveling just to name a few. With just 5 weeks left till 2009 I have thought a lot about what my goals were for 2008. Some of them were accomplished and some are still a work in progress.

New things that I want to start doing in 2009 would be attending a dance class, playing new sports such as tennis, basketball, soccer, football, surfing and whatever else I can do with friends. Back in September I took my TV out my room and changed my homepage on the computer to lds.org. It is nice to see and stop there before I jump in my gmail, yahoo, blog and facebook. I still watch TV but not while going to bed. Those 30 minutes before bed have allowed me new appreciated time for cleaning, dreaming, planning, reading or just getting to bed at a decent time. With THANKGIVING tomorrow I am grateful for all the wonderful blessings in my life. May your home be filled with love and laughter this holiday season!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Quote 11-24-08

As I sat last night with my dear friends Kim and Blair we talked about some of life's challenges of being single and married. It seems that both are difficult but when you can rely on the Lord you realize the blessing of the trial. With Thanksgiving this week I am even more aware of how blessed my life has been over the last year.



"The most clear and personal way for us to learn (and be reminded) that God really does know and love us is through the Holy Ghost. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. In various personal ways, He can reassure us by the still small voice."

My weekend in Provo

I landed Friday night and grabbed my rental and headed to Cafe Rio. I only managed a photo with one friend but had a group show up to hang out.

Saturday was skiing at Snowbird where is was a beautiful warm day with icy runs.

On Sunday I attended Becca's ward.

This was my FIRST rental car. I took this photo at 6am while filling the car up before returning.

I am looking forward to the trip back up for Christmas and skiing again with my family.

San Fransisco Weekend!

The trip began at this restaurant near the red light district.

Josh was in town on business and came and played for a few hours

Friday after breakfast I was dropped off alone in the city and found my way down to Pier 33 to spend about 5 hours alone doing Alcatraz

San Fransisco behind me

Leaving Alcatraz

Walking around China town after I got back from Alcatraz

Pier 39 Dinner

Saturday morning we met up with Kambria's friends and did a bike ride over golden gate bridge

Golden Gate

Brunch at Winship after crossing the bridge

Saturday night we walked around the city and just played. Below are a few photos from the evening. This is some of the city from an elevator.

Passed out USC fan

On top of the Marriott

Sunday night ended with another drive around Golden Gate Park and to the top of this hill. The view was amazing and I tried to capture as much as possible with my little camera. It was the end of a perfect weekend with great friends and perfect weather.