Happiness

"Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections."

All I can say I'm so happy the year 2009 is over. It was a hard year for me. Getting my heart broken, not finding a good job, my dog died and I broke my leg... okay it wasn't that bad but I'm just happy it's a new year. New year, new me!

So far this year has been great. I have a full time job in Lehi, UT working for a company, MyEbiz. I have new roommates who are AMAZING (though I do miss my old roommate Lindsey). I became really close with one of them, Kailee. She is such an inspiration to me, she makes me want to be a better person. I love her.

This is Kailee and I at a BYU football game.

Besides Kailee I've become really close with some other awesome people who are so fun... every time I hang out with them I always laugh my head off. I just want to say thanks to all my friends, you all are amazing (My family is included in that).

This year I have decided not to dwell on the past and just focus on the present and to look towards the future and figure out what I want in life rather then just winging it. I've decided to go back to school. I've decided to apply to several different schools... I'll let you know what I decide to do after I apply. I just might move out of Provo, but we will see.

I have a new niece Addison Christina Goddard who is adorable, I love her so much. And my nephews are getting so BIG.. I was just skyping with my family this past Sunday and Braden knows the first Article of Faith and he is only 3!! It's amazing how smart, obedient, and funny this kid is.

Here are some pictures of my family and friends from the past few months:

Summer in Review

Even though my summer was ruined by breaking my leg and having to go home for 2 1/2 months i actually had a lot of fun thanks to my friends and my family! Here of summer pictures from my summer! .. enjoy :)

Lindsay, Megan, and I on the 4th!

My dad and I and Zona!!

My friend Kendra (who is ENGAGED (congrats!!)) and I at a Royals game, so fun!

My best friends and I bowling at ladies night!!

My best friend Hanna and I like to match :) we're cute.

Me and my beautiful mom. I love her so much!

My best best friend, love you!

Thank you all for making my summer SO much fun! Love yall.

The Endless Trial

These past few months have been a big trial of my patience. I have never had so much happen to me at one time. Fracturing my tibial plateau was just about the absolute breaking point of my patience and then I had to blow out my knee 8 weeks after that. I’m trying to look at this in a positive way. Paul the apostle counseled us “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith” Heb. 12:1-2 Two guidelines that he has given us as we run the race are first run with patience and second look unto Christ. Running with patience suggests rhythm, pacing yourself and being able to endure. And looking unto Christ helps us know we are not alone. We will have times when we feel like quitting the race because we can’t see the end in sight but you just need to learn to enjoy the ride. Some blessing come soon, some come late but for those who embrace the trial the blessings will come. I’m just trying to take one step at a time and hopefully things will start looking up!


P.S. Sorry its been forever since I've updated. I'll be better at it from now on :)

Goodbye Max

Today Max died.

You were a great dog, the best. You meant so much to our family, you will be missed. We love you Max!!

Life can be hard but also so good

"Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward."

The past couple of months has been SUPER hard. But the best thing I can do for myself is to move on with my life, which is exactly what I am going to do. I'm starting up with piano and voice lessons in a week and starting up school in August!

Through these past couple months of hardship I have found out who is really there for me, my family. I love them so much and would not be here if it weren't for them, so I just want to say thank you. You really do mean the world to me and I'm so blessed to have a wonderful family. I love you guys!

Easter eggs and Girls day!

Eric has never colored Easter eggs before so we just HAD to color some for Easter. He surprisingly wasn't as excited but its okay, I had fun :)

GIRLS DAY!! Ever since I've moved out to Utah I haven't had too many girlfriends so a couple girls from my ward and I decided to start hanging out and it has been soo much fun! One of them, Katie and I are going to be moving in together next year so thats going to be way fun and I'm super excited.

San Diego!!

For my Easter present my parents flew me down to San Diego. It was the first time I've been there. It was such a nice get away weekend, and fun just to hang out with my mom and dad without my siblings :)