Special Olympics

So These past couple of months, I have been volunteering as a coach for the Special Olympics. It is one of those things that I can't really explain my feeling about fully but I do know that it is such a blessing in my life to be able to help out. I have even gotten a gold medal. I told my parents that it might be the only time that I will get a gold medal in my life. :) I helped out with bocce ball which is kind of like croquet but only you throw the balls and I have also helped out with swimming. I am able to be a unified player which means that there are two athletes who are disabled and then there are coaches or volunteers. I have learned so much from these people. They have helped me see that the only things that really matter are that you are trying your best and are having an enjoyable time. They don't care about winning, of course they want to but it isn't like it is the end of the world like it is for me and others at times. They are such great people to follow who are truly like Christ. I hope one day I will be able to be as forgiving and loving as they are. They are truly unique and amazing people. Here are some pictures of this past weekend with some of the athletes.

My LiFe

So I know I haven't updated this blog for quite some time so this will be short but I will hopefully add pictures later this week. All that is going on life right now is that I am working still as a CNA. I love what I do and I continue to learn many things daily. I am going to school right now and doing pre-reqs for nursing. Life is truly wonderful and I am planning on going a mission hopefully leaving in May. I will keep you all informed. I am so grateful for the many wonderful blessings I have been given in life. This past weekend Cameron got married to Rachelle and it was a wonderful experience to be around family and see another one of my siblings get married in the Temple. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to have my family so close and the support they are to me. Like I said, life is truly wonderful and I continue to see blessing daily.

School Starting Again!!!

So I know I haven't posted anything for a long time but I have the excuse that I have been very busy. During the summer I took a CNA class and started a job in South Davis at the Community Hospital. I changed my major to nursing so now I am trying to finish some pre-reqs before I can apply to nursing school hopefully in Decemeber. Life is wonderful and I am grateful for all the moments I have had while being a college student and still being a college student. I moved to a house and I am loving it. I am living with some great girls and I am really starting to develop wonderful friendships with them. As for the boys because I know you are all wondering, the answer is, is that there aren't any boys for right now but I am not letting it get me down. I am enjoying singlehood right now. Life is GReAt!!!

More Pictures from Logan

So I thought you would enjoy more pictures from my trip to Logan.

Logan

So this past weekend, Alissa Randall (Haines) got married. Our family decided to drive and see the wedding as well as Jen's family since they were driving down from Idaho. We really had a great time and it was great to be around family. The day was wonderful and the temple was beautiful. I am so grateful for my family and the opportunity I have to spend time with them. I am truly blessed. 

Camping Trip Continued

So this was the ridge that we had to cross. This was on the other side (when I got across) and a view from the top to the bottom of the ridge with the drop offs. I guess you can call me crazy or a daredevil trying to overcome my fears. The picture of me with the amazing background was at the top of the ridge. I guess I am crazy. :)

First Camping Trip of the Summer

So a group of my friends and I decided last minute to go on a camping trip in Southern Utah.  The guy to girl ratio was 3 girls and 5 guys so that means each girl had a guy. :)Don't worry mom, I will be safe. :) The weather was perfect and we really had a great time.  As you can tell from the pictures, there was cactus and they were beautiful. There was other flowers that were just as pretty as the cactus. We went on a hike on Saturday and let me just say, it was one of the scariest things I have ever done. There was a part where we had to do some tunneling, and cross a ridge that had a drop off of 200 ft on one side and 1000 ft on the other side. When you are one that doesn't like heights, it is hard for you to enjoy it.  Once I got to the other side of the ridge I was okay and able to take pictures. The view was amazing and I really had a great time.  At the beginning of the hike, we went to a spot that had some water.  Knowing myself I knew something would happen to me. I was trying to get to the other side and I didn't reach the guys hand fast enough and slipped into the pond.  The water was brown and came up to the top of my stomach. So for the rest of the hike I was in wet jeans but I still made the hike enjoyable. I have learned that I love camping and hiking. Camping makes me grateful for nature and the beautiful world God has given to me. 

tHe jOy oF wIsDoM tEeTh

So this past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to get my wisdom teeth out. Let me tell you, I think I might have lost some wisdom. :) My face didn't really get that puffy but it had its moments where is hurt. At work, one of the kids came up and hit my checks and let me tell you, that wasn't the most enjoyable thing in the world.  The surgery went well but I got in trouble from my mom on the way home because I decided to talk on the phone. (you aren't supposed to do that right after you get your wisdom teeth out.)  My recovery went very well and I only bruised a little. Don't worry, I had a smile on my face the whole time. (like always) The first picture is before I got my teeth out and the second was at home after the surgery. I was trying my hardest to smile. The last picture is one of my favorites because it shows that I really did look like a chipmunk. Let me just say, I have dreamed of looking like a chipmunk but doesn't everyone. More than anything, I am grateful my parents were there to take care of me because otherwise I would've been a wreck. Thanks mom and dad.

Temple Square

I love being close to temple square. This past Sunday, the weather was amazing so a group of my friends went and walked around temple square. I am the person that always has the camera because I love pictures. (people do get sick of taking all the pictures. but oh well) Kaylie came down and spent the weekend with me and it was nice, I don't know how much she liked the single ward experience. :) (She is only a maimaid.:)

We Are Family...

Jennifer and her family were able to come down the week before conference weekend and the week of conference. It was so nice to spend time with family and be with one another. Grandpa and Grandma Smith and Spencer came down for the blessing of Hallie (Melissa's baby). I love the picture with Grandpa and Grandma Smith reading to the great-grandkids, it is a priceless picture. When we were kids, we had a picture where we were sitting on my dad's back and so we had to re-live the moment. Don't worry it wasnt us adults it was the grandkids. :).

MORE TIME ON MY HANDS

So since I have more time on my hands because of school being done, I can update this more regularly. I love being able to spend time with family and this past weekend, I went down to Springville and saw the BYU dancers with my parents and grandparents. We were able to see a Sister missionary who served in Nebraska who is now on the BYU dance team. She actually gets to go to China for the opening of the Summer Olympics. The picture with me and my dad is my favorite because it shows how a like we are.(he will probably get mad because I put that picture up) Some of the other pictures are of me and Brittany riding on the scooters. I remember when they were so cool and Brittany and I are still kids so it works out great. We had a lot of fun but of course, all the family thought we were the biggest dorks.

Easter 2008

One of the greatest blessings I have recieved in the past year is having my family so close. I have really began to have more appreication for them and enjoyed spending many holidays with them. I am so grateful that I have such good parents to lead and guide me in the right directions. They are some of my best friends and greatest strengths. I am so grateful also for such a wonderful family with siblings who love me no matter what. I love being able to spend times with my nieces and nephews and see them grow with their different personalities. I know that I am their favorite aunt without any question. :)

I am so grateful for the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is such a great example and without His help, I don't think I would be where I am today. This gospel is amazing and I am so blessed to be apart of it.