Hawaii was so much fun! I loved every minute of it - except for the times when it was cold. It was a great experience - worth all the time & money invested. I'd go again if I could. :)
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
HAWAII
Okay, so I know it's a long time coming....but here are some pictures from my Hawaii trip.
Hawaii was so much fun! I loved every minute of it - except for the times when it was cold. It was a great experience - worth all the time & money invested. I'd go again if I could. :)
Hawaii was so much fun! I loved every minute of it - except for the times when it was cold. It was a great experience - worth all the time & money invested. I'd go again if I could. :)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Mormon Messages
I've seen a couple of these Mormon Messages on people's blogs - but I didn't realize that the Church posts these weekly on a channel. It's on YouTube and it's called Mormon Messages, there is also a link to it on LDS.org I really enjoy watching these - they're short but inspirational. I enjoyed this short story President Hinckley shared.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
ALOHA!
I am going on a long awaited (and needed) vacation to Hawaii! Feb26-Mar8. I will be on the islands of Oahu and Kona/Hilo. Beaches, sunny weather - bliss, sheer bliss! :)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
25 RANDOM Things You Always Wanted to Know About Me
I kept getting these notes from friends on facebook informing me of 25 random things about themselves and a request to respond with my own list. So here is what I posted - 25 random things you always wanted to know about me:
1. I am 1/4 Irish
2. I only know useless words/phrases in Spanish & Russian.
3. Sleep is a double-edged sword – I never get enough and yet hate sleeping in late.
4. At BYU-Idaho I took Teaching of the Living Prophets class and was taught by, then, President Bednar. He is an amazing teacher!
5. Until I was 12 I grew up in a potato-farming town, population 300. Can you say “purdy” or “wrastle”? I can – I speak “hick” fluently.
6. I like both green & black olives.
7. I participated in my high school’s Junior Miss Program– that is how I funded my textbooks my freshman year at college.
8. My only time on an airplane I was 3 days old...
9. I have never been to the beach...
10. ...therefore I am flying to Hawaii in 3-1/2 weeks!!
11. I like to play sudoku, spider solitaire & word round-up on my work breaks to relax.
12. I never used the internet until I was a freshman in college.
13. I am addicted to LOST – but never saw it until May 2008.
14. I like Simon the best on American Idol.
15. I love to play tennis.
16. I like spring, summer & fall. I tolerate winter. My favorite winter was the year I lived in St George.
17. A goal of mine is to write a novel. (First goal is to find the time to do it).
18. My high school did not have a mascot; we were simply the Sugar-Salem Diggers.
19. My senior year of high school a group of senior boys got flowers for every girl in the school for Valentine’s Day (aw!).
20. I have never driven stick shift.
21. I like everything about camping except the lack of indoor plumbing.
22. I am the 5th of 6 kids. I have 11 nieces & nephews. It’s crazy when we all get together – but fun.
23. I only like to run for the sense of accomplishment when I’m done.
24. I love Indian and Thai food.
25. A great day would be at my family’s cabin in the mountains and sitting outside while the sun rises, hiking to the lake and enjoying the day with my family/friends.
1. I am 1/4 Irish
2. I only know useless words/phrases in Spanish & Russian.
3. Sleep is a double-edged sword – I never get enough and yet hate sleeping in late.
4. At BYU-Idaho I took Teaching of the Living Prophets class and was taught by, then, President Bednar. He is an amazing teacher!
5. Until I was 12 I grew up in a potato-farming town, population 300. Can you say “purdy” or “wrastle”? I can – I speak “hick” fluently.
6. I like both green & black olives.
7. I participated in my high school’s Junior Miss Program– that is how I funded my textbooks my freshman year at college.
8. My only time on an airplane I was 3 days old...
9. I have never been to the beach...
10. ...therefore I am flying to Hawaii in 3-1/2 weeks!!
11. I like to play sudoku, spider solitaire & word round-up on my work breaks to relax.
12. I never used the internet until I was a freshman in college.
13. I am addicted to LOST – but never saw it until May 2008.
14. I like Simon the best on American Idol.
15. I love to play tennis.
16. I like spring, summer & fall. I tolerate winter. My favorite winter was the year I lived in St George.
17. A goal of mine is to write a novel. (First goal is to find the time to do it).
18. My high school did not have a mascot; we were simply the Sugar-Salem Diggers.
19. My senior year of high school a group of senior boys got flowers for every girl in the school for Valentine’s Day (aw!).
20. I have never driven stick shift.
21. I like everything about camping except the lack of indoor plumbing.
22. I am the 5th of 6 kids. I have 11 nieces & nephews. It’s crazy when we all get together – but fun.
23. I only like to run for the sense of accomplishment when I’m done.
24. I love Indian and Thai food.
25. A great day would be at my family’s cabin in the mountains and sitting outside while the sun rises, hiking to the lake and enjoying the day with my family/friends.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
At Christmastime, modern prophets teach about the birth of Christ and His divine influence on all who have lived and will yet live. Read some of the lessons they share.Thomas S. Monson:
There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ. It is the time to love the Lord our God with all our heart—and our neighbors as ourselves. It is well to remember that he who gives money gives much, he who gives time gives more, but he who gives of himself gives all. Let this be a description of our Christmas gifts.
There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ. It is the time to love the Lord our God with all our heart—and our neighbors as ourselves. It is well to remember that he who gives money gives much, he who gives time gives more, but he who gives of himself gives all. Let this be a description of our Christmas gifts.
Gordon B. Hinckley:
And so at this Christmas season, we sing His praises and speak our words of faith and gratitude and love. It is His influence in our lives that stirs within us more kindness, more respect, more love, more concern. It is because of Him and His teachings that we reach out to those in trouble, distress, and need wherever they may be.
James E. Faust:
That power has influenced for good the hosts of His followers on the earth for more than 2,000 years. It is the power in the knowledge that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, our Savior, our Advocate with the Father, the King of kings, the Lord of lords, and the Prince of Peace. It is the power by which, through faith and obedience to His teachings, we can find joy and happiness, peace and comfort.
Gordon B. Hinckley:
For each of you may this be a merry Christmas. But more importantly, I wish for each of you a time, perhaps only an hour, spent in silent meditation and quiet reflection on the wonder and the majesty of this, the Son of God. Our joy at this season is because He came into the world. The peace that comes from Him, His infinite love which each of us may feel, and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for that which He freely gave us at so great a cost to Himself—these are of the true essence of Christmas.
For each of you may this be a merry Christmas. But more importantly, I wish for each of you a time, perhaps only an hour, spent in silent meditation and quiet reflection on the wonder and the majesty of this, the Son of God. Our joy at this season is because He came into the world. The peace that comes from Him, His infinite love which each of us may feel, and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for that which He freely gave us at so great a cost to Himself—these are of the true essence of Christmas.
Friday, October 31, 2008
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