Goodbye Summer

Now that my summer is officially coming to an end, here are some photos from what I have been up to. WARNING: There are a lot of pictures!

Freshman Orientations, 9 total this Summer

360 Students, 9 Orientations, 1 sigh of relief

 I was able to catch up with this fine lady, Laura.

We thought this was funny! But we're a bit weird and proud of it.

The gardens at the temple were amazing and in full bloom!

Delila likes to bury herself when she sleeps and she sometimes looks like a little old beggar lady.

She likes to pull all of her toys out of her carrying bag and then play with only one of them!

My parents like to pretend she is their grandchild, until an actual grandchild comes. She loves to cuddle up and take naps with people.

Island Park, Idaho/Wyoming

This is only 1/4 away from my Uncle and Aunt's cabin.

9,000 ft overlooking West Yellowstone

My Uncle Brian and I found a geocache!

My dad and cousin Jake "checking" on his plane and helicopter that he is developing with a company in China and with the Army.

As a family we like to shoot at each other and see who survives, its a great bonding moment...paintballing!

Brady was in charge of catching the airplane or helicopter but they kept faking him out.

Jackie hunting down a target.

My dirty mug!

August 23rd Fall semester begins at Weber State, August 24th I start my first Master's degree course and will turn in my application for acceptance to the Masters of Education on October 1st, wish me good luck!

Forgiveness: My Burden Was Made Light

Forgiveness: My Burden Was Made Light


"I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me.
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified,
That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died."

What We See

Is it surprising that today in our society we see women sufferring from body image misconceptions, bulimia, anorexia, low self esteem, and much more?!

Tonight at Institute we studied President Monson's May 2010 Conference talk titled "Preparations Bring Blessings". It is a great talk, it may not specifically talk about self esteem but when our Institute teacher asked us why as women we expect these standards, my good friend Erin said, "Why do men?".

What touched me in President Monson's talk when he stated this, "The Apostle Paul declared: “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? … The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” As women, we are temple's of God and we must believe in our selves and know how much we are worth. No matter what we look like, how short, tall, skinny, curvaceous, freckly, or what not....we are all daughters of God and hold a high place along His side.

My New Life

Beauty as it should be!

Women's Conference

I am finally doing something for myself!  I am so excited to attend Women's Conference, for the first time ever, on Thursday and Friday.  I am going with my grandma, aunts, a couple cousins, and possibly my sister. 

Elder Marble is COMING HOME!

Elder Steven Marble is coming home!....early.  He has been injured on the mission and has been honorably released to come home 3 months early to have emergency surgery on his ankle.  He has served with such faith and obedience with a love for the members of Pima, AZ; San Manuel, NM; Tuscon, AZ; and Duncan, AZ.  We are so proud of you buddy!

When he was in high school playing football he fractured his right ankle.  Being the determined person he is, he played the rest of the season and his senior year of football with never getting it looked at.  His ankle did not heal correctly and he has had to wear an ankle brace since.  Yesterday afternoon, he was playing basketball with some members when he landed on his ankle and re-fractured the same area that never healed correctly.  He also fractured the inside of his ankle as well, there is now nothing holding his ankle together.  He will be coming home in a wheelchair and going into emergency surgery early next week. 

We are so grateful to be able to have him home tomorrow night in one piece, albeit broken.  But the Lord blesses his servants and we know He has been watching over our Elder Marble.  Welcome home Buddy!

Happy Spring!