Scriptures

Today (but not just today) I am so thankful for scriptures. It seems that no matter how hard of a time you're having, the moment you start doing the little things, (reading scriptures, saying prayers) everything is ok. It gives you so much comfort, and direction. I have no doubt that the scriptures are true. The testimony that I have of them continues to be strengthened each and every time I read them.

And just to further strengthen my testimony of the scriptures here's a quote from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland that hits me every time I read it.

"In this their greatest—and last—hour of need, I ask you: would these men blaspheme before God by continuing to fix their lives, their honor, and their own search for eternal salvation on a book (and by implication a church and a ministry) they had fictitiously created out of whole cloth?... No wicked man could write such a book as this; and no good man would write it, unless it were true and he were commanded of God to do so... I hope I have a few years left in my “last days,” but whether I do or do not, I want it absolutely clear when I stand before the judgment bar of God that I declared to the world, in the most straightforward language I could summon, that the Book of Mormon is true, that it came forth the way Joseph said it came forth and was given to bring happiness and hope to the faithful in the travail of the latter days."

It's technically a string of quotes, but I suggest you read the whole talk. It is absolutely amazing.

Here's to the scriptures, I truly am so thankful.

Sleeping Babies

Ok. So technically for me, it's not Tuesday anymore, but it is in California still.. so this will still count!

Today I am SO thankful that the babies slept well today. Mary was out of the house and it was up to myself and Elisa (one of the other nannies) to fend for ourselves with the 3 kids. It's not so bad if you have just the twins, or just Kaitlin. It's the combination of both.

So, where Kaitlin is still more comfortable with Elisa, I was on baby duty. They were waking up alternately for a while, but then there was silence. No baby was crying. Kaitlin wasn't crying. It was a true napping house. the babies slept almost 2.5 hours, as well as Kaitlin. Elisa and I were able to sit and actually have time to ourselves!!! This never happens I tell you. Not during the day at least.

So we had some girl time watching Dear John and enjoying our lunch with no distractions. I can only hope for more days like this!

The Meyers

I'm so thankful for the Meyer family. They have been such an amazing family to live/work with. They have 3 children that I watch. Kaitlin, and the twins, Joseph and Benjamin.

I moved down to Arizona after getting a call from Mary asking if I was interested in nannying. I was so excited. I had always wanted to nanny and I knew it would be perfect! So I packed myself up and drove down to Arizona. I've been here for a little over a month now and other than the whole working 24/5 (I get Saturdays and Sunday "day" off) it's been great. Mary and I are a lot a like, and we get along great.

They have made me feel so welcome here, as if I'm really a part of their family. We always have good conversations, and have actually had multiple conversations about the church. Will it ever turn into something more? Who knows. But.. I have tried to plant a little seed in Kaitlin. At nights, when I put her down, we always sing "Popcorn Popping". She loves it! I've also introduced her to "Once There Was a Snowman", but it's just not as effective when the girl has never seen snow. :)

But here's to the Meyers: Mary, Dan, Kaitlin, Joe and Ben, I love you all and I'm so thankful for everything you have done for me!

(Hopefully I'll get pictures of them soon.)

Thankful

Today I was able to hear from our amazing prophet, President Thomas S. Monson. He spoke at our regional stake conference broadcast. I love listening to him speak. He has such a way of talking that even though it was time to go, I wanted to hear more! His topic was about being thankful and showing gratitude. The whole time he was speaking I was thinking about having an "Attitude of Gratitude". I absolutely love this topic, because although you can feel thankful for things, I know for myself, I definitely don't show/say it as much as I should. So I decided that for the next few weeks, until Thanksgiving, I want to (try) and write everyday about something that I'm grateful for.

1. I'm so thankful for my family. I think that the older I get and the further we get from each other, the more I realize how much I truly am thankful for them. It doesn't matter how much we drive each other crazy when we're all together in one place, I love them. Especially my parents. My parents are the best parents in the world. I'm so thankful for them putting up with me, because Heaven knows that I was definitely a hard teenager. They know my weaknesses and I'm so grateful that they knew those, so that they can help me when hard times come.

I'm grateful that I have such a close family. We love each other, and I could ask for a better one.

Boys boys boys.. And a photoshoot

I've thought about looking back on my blog and reading about how many times I've talked about boys. But I decided not to, and I'll still write about them. I feel like there is a pattern in my life when it comes to boys, me, and being here at school. Last semester I was having my own little pity party because boys weren't interested in me.

I decided to get over and make the best of it. And that's precisely what I did. I have been probably the happiest I've been in the longest time. I'm where I want to be in my life and it feels great.. and then boys happen. I mean I'm still extremely happy but it always seems that mid-spring semester boys flock. It's not like one guys comes around.. they come in groups.. Without getting into too much detail, let's just say that this well be an interesting next month or so! :)

And on a little side note, my friend Johnathan has been trying to start up a little photography business so he asked if I could do some portraits for him.. Here they are!

To My Mom

Today is my mom's birthday. I absolutely love my mom. I'm so glad I was able to see her this past weekend. But I wanted to write a few of my favorite things about her.

• She has always been one of my biggest supporters. She has been to so many games and performances, there's no way I could have done it without her.
• She's so patient. I probably wasn't the easiest teenager, and I know that. She definitely had to have a lot of patience to deal with me.
• She is an amazing example. She has always lived the life that I aspire to have when I grow up.
• Last but not least, she has become one of my best friends. I always used to find it so weird that my sister and my mom were so close. My sister said that if she could have a trip to anywhere and could take one of her best friends, she said she'd take our mom. I laughed at that, but the more I've grown closer to her, the more I realize that I feel the same way.

So here's to my mom..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Trend

I've noticed a trend in my posts. I don't post, and ten when I go home or something big happens, that's when I write. So I suppose the trend will continue for now.

I was able to go home again and had a blast. I feel bad because I never real spend much time at my actual home. I usually spend my time with my friends that I enjoy spending time with. THis trip was no different.

This weekend was spent with friends, but I mostly spent time with one of my friends Jed. He's hilarious and an absolute blast. We spent most of the time watching movies and with each other's families. He came and spent Sunday with my family and went out to put the flowers on my grandparents graves, and then I went out to his home town to spend some time with his family and celebrate his grandma's birthday.

I had a great time! I was tired the entire weekend because when I come home I tend to stay out all hours of the night, and sleep until noon. But overall it was a great trip!

No pictures.. Oh well. :)