because of him

because of Him

^click it^

I get to keep my family for eternity.

I get second chances.

I receive comfort, he knows EXACTLY how i am feeling.

I will be perfected in him.

I always have a friend.

I have been shown the greatest example of love, and service.

Life is worth living, I have a goal, a destination.

I can live with God again.

happy easter, hope you were "hoppy" today. 

I sure was! I happened to get blessed with the best family around.

and happy day to avaree kate, whose birthday happened to fall on such a special day. she is such a blessing and the little stinker was TEN today. love her more than life and so grateful to be her sister!! xoxo

love is spoken here

"You know me and you know that i'm all about that love but love is just a beautiful idea until you act upon it."

Profound words from my cousin Elder Anderson who has one of the biggest hearts I know! You heard him, get out there and serve those you love. Spread it everywhere :)

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOOOOOOOOOOOO

seasonal thoughts

>When I have my own house, I think I want to get at least one real "christmas" tree each year. Just a little one, even if it's a Charlie Brown tree. I think they add so much. and... the smell... lets be honest.

>Just spent too much money on a swimsuit. In December. Target kills me. All I could think was... "oh this will look so good on the beaches in Italy.".... I have a problem. But on the plus side, I came out of Target with only 1 thing for myself.. the situation could have been worse. 

>Christmas shopping is such a funny concept to me... but every year I get sucked back in and do it! I just love giving presents away too much I guess.

>I've had the goal for a while to find at least one person I can serve each day. And I pray every day for God to help me find these people... cause sometimes I look too hard, when really the people who need me most are right under my nose. 

>Farmington Station is really cute. Especially at night, when it's all lit up with christmas lights! 

>It has been winter for a couple months now and I STILL haven't had a single 7-11 hot chocolate. Or any hot chocolate for that matter. what is going on.

>Well, too late now cause i'm not eating sugar or white flour til christmas. Yes I just made this public so i'm committed. (wait, actually do drinks count?)

>Jordan hates blue christmas lights, they give him a "weird feeling" And I laugh out loud and miss him lots when I see them.

>Julia asked my parents to give all the money they would have spent on her christmas to a family who needs it more than her. Thanks for making us all look bad julia.. but seriously she's got the right idea.

>Craving cafe rio one hundred percent of the time. Snow or sunshine... it never fails! :)

sending you cheer

>due to there being five months left when he gets this

...(and a 19 month worn out package sending girl)...

we kept this christmas package to Elder C on the simple side. 

>just a few of his favorite things, and some holiday cheer so he knows he is loved and supported!

And dearly missed, we can't leave that one out. 

merry christmas elder 

>> that means yes, officially past the 6 months left mark :)

LAST YEARS CHRISTMAS PACKAGE HERE

and  here's  to  spending  next  christmas  with  you  again 

best time of the year

T H A N K F U L bunting

So, I bought a novel because the cover of the book was intriguing. It looked vintage, the edge of the pages didn't line up, it was rustic and to be honest, cute! However, the interior of the book was NOT a reflection of the outside. After I started reading it I soon discovered that I probably shouldn't continue haha. 

Lesson Learned: Do not venture out and buy books you've heard nothing about. Stick to classics and recommendations only. 

BUT luckily my purchase wasn't a total waist, because it inspired the making of another bunting, obviously ;) (I make way too many of these) 

T H A N K F U L 

Oh, by the way. This cutie works at Bennion Crafts. (still doesn't feel right calling it that) And she is a dang good crafter sale lady. I walked out of there with an entire different project then I was planning on making, which cost more money too. (man, she's good)

Today, I'm thankful for Julia's job. Because people.... 

FAMILY MEMBERS GET 20% OFF. 

haha best day ever.

But really, i'm thankful for creativity. 

It's my outlet, it's how I like to express myself, and it's my hobby. And the best part is you do whatever the heck you want with it! Literally whatever you are feeling like, you just throw it out there. It's great. And i'm grateful it exists. 

happy halloween

Halloween is so dang weird, but I love it. One of these days i'll research why we actually celebrate this strange Holiday the way we do. (is it bad that i really don't know?)

Cause this is THRILLER, thriller night!!

Such a treat, thanks mom :)

although part of me was a little sad that julia was in the audience with us, instead of performing.

(she had to drop Odyssey2 because of her injuries)

I'm telling ya, this girl is an example to me every day! She's a strong one. 

MAD SCIENTIST & SUPER JESS

 

^carving pumpkins^

7:00 a.m. is going to come wayyy to quickly for my liking. :( No one should have to drive to Hooper at that time of the day, ever! 

Hope your Halloween was spooky and way neat!

I am so loving that it is official "The Holiday Season" now.