Happy Birthday!!

Today is Stefan and Austin's birthday...

These two are wonderful friends!

Here are the top ten reasons why they deserve the best birthday ever!

Stefan

10. He ALWAYS wins at thumb wrestling.

9. He has a good looking twin..

8. He is a master of Ninja Distruction.

7. He is nice to animals.

6. He talks to dead people.

5. He calls people awesome nicknames.

4. He has a fan club.

3. He gives good hugs.

2. He thinks I am hilarious.

1. He is always looking for ways to better himself and those around him.

Austin

10. He know all the words to the tiny turtle song.

9. He has a good looking twin..

8. He thinks of funny games like poky poky, slapy slapy,

7. He is nice to old people.

6. He wears a suit to hockey games.

5. You can bribe him with yummy treats.

4. I know girls who stalk him...

3. He is a friend to everyone.

2. He has an amazing talent to teach.

1. Always has a big smile no matter what!

Happy Birthday Friends!!

You are the best ever!

Creation..

MY HEAVENLY FATHER LOVES ME
Words and Music by Clara W. McMaster
Whenever I hear the song of a bird

Or look at the blue, blue sky,

Whenever I feel the rain on my face

Or the wind as it rushes by,

Whenever I touch a velvet rose

Or walk by a lilac tree,

I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world

Heavenly Father created for me.
He gave me my eyes that I might see, The color of butterfly wings.

He gave me my ears that I might hear, The magical sound of things.

He gave me my life, my mind, my heart:

I thank him reverently, For all his creations, of which I'm a part.

Yes, I know Heavenly Father loves me.

This is how I have felt today...

I am so incredibly grateful for the gospel and the part it play in my life.

I know that everything that is good in my life comes to me through Jesus Christ.

I am so blessed!

I know that my Heavenly Father loves me!

Everyday I see his tender mercies all around me.

Here are some things I have been grateful for this week

Scriptures

Family

Friends

Chirping birds

Sunshine

Girl Scout Cookies

Pillow Talk..

Water

Rain

And those are just a few!

I know that I am where I need to be,

I know that as I draw nearer to my Savior I will become a better person.

I am grateful for the atonement

I am thankful for prayer

I love this gospel.

A must watch....

A good friend shared this video with me..

I love it!!!

Its only 6 min so check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snAjZ8mfoYw

life...

So I have been thinking a lot lately about life in general....

I am back in school... which can be quite stressful..

I just moved into a new house

with 5 other girls...

I love it.. We always seem to have fun...

Still single... which sometimes really just sucks..

I can't wait to be a mom...

Life can be hard...

Last night I went to the temple...

amazing..

Peaceful.....

Everything is going to be great...

I need to exercise patience..

Tonight I attended institute..

The lesson? The Temple..

Inspiring...

My new goals..

Daily Scriptures.... no matter what..

Morning and evening prayers... Every single day...

Temple attendance... at least twice a week...

Life really is wonderful...

...Resolutions......

Where did 2009 go????... It really flew by...

I have been horrible at making and keeping resolutions the past few years,

so this year I am determined to keep them...

Here is what I have came up with....

1~ Train for and complete a triathlon-sprint... My Rachel friend is doing this too.. It will be nice to train with someone...

2~ Try at something new...

3~ Learn a new skill...

4~Attend the temple 2 times a month..

5~ Make my scripture study more meaningful..

6~This one goes along with number one.. but get in better shape..

7~ Take more risks...

8~ Pass all my classes in grad school

What are your resolutions...

Happy New Year...

Christmas.....

This year my Christmas was absolutely perfect...

I love spending time with my family!

We always have so much fun together..

I love this lady!!!!! I think it's a fact that I have the coolest grandma around...

She is beautiful!

I got to hang with my cousins on Christmas too...
Miss Sarah is one of my favorites!

Here are a few pics from Christmas morning..

These last few pics are some friends... Michelle and I bought mens pants for 10 cents... We couldn't pass up a deal like that and we knew who would love them... We also "borrowed" a few things from their apartment to give them as well..

Good Friends and Car Talks..

Tonight I was able to have a good talk with a very good friend...

I love good talks like that..

You know the ones that make it seem as though you walk away a better person..

Thats really how tonights discussion was..

I am truly blessed in my life...

I have amazing people in my life..

I am grateful for the gospel and how it makes me better..

I am happy because of the truths I know and live..

I am so grateful for my family..

They are wonderful!

I am so blessed by my friends..

You know who you are...

I am so thankful for you!

Tonight made me think of a lot of things...

Good things...

It made me want to be more like Christ.. My Savior and friend

I love this time of year when everyone seems to focus on Him more..

It made me excited to be motivated...