Fall, and other life lessons

Well, it has finally arrived. Fall is officially here. I didn't realize until it came how much I missed fall  :) It is such a wonderful time full of so many changes. All of the leaves changing colors, the cool fall weather and the glorious fall clothes! ( Like this little gem I have wanted for oh so long)

       There are so many wonderful things about these last three months of the year. Its interesting that three of the biggest holidays in America happen in the last 3 months of the year. I am truly grateful that I get to spend these months ad holidays with my whole family this year. There is nothing greater than the family in my opinion. That is where we get our heroes and examples, best friends and companions, and most importantly, that is where we get our strength, confidence, joy and love from. 

I love my life right now. I am so extraordinarily happy and uplifted by everything around me. I know that a big part of this joy and happiness comes from the fact that I KNOW Heavenly Father loves me and hears my prayers. I know that He not only hears my prayers but He answers them, nit according to my timing but to His. I loved President Uchtdorf's talk at the general relief society meeting.  I will end with a quote he said that really stuck out to me. 

"God is fully aware that you and I are not perfect. Let me add, God is also fully aware that the people you think are perfect are not. And yet we spend so much time and energy comparing ourselves to others- usually comparing our weaknesses to their strengths... As a result we never celebrate our good efforts because they seem to be less than what someone else does." 

Forget Me Nots:

1. Never forget to be patient and compassionate with yourself.

2. Never forget that some sacrifices are better than others.

3. Never forget that you need not wait for your "golden ticket" to be happy.

4. Never forget that the "why" of  the gospel will inspire and uplift you.

5. Never forget that your Heavenly Father knows, loves, and cherishes you. 

I'm back!!!!!! 
Sorry I haven't posted for so long!!! I'm determined to keep up with my blog from now on!! So much has happened since my last post!! Where to start!!


I finished up at Snow in April and then moved home. I had an amazing summer and decided to transfer to SLCC instead of going back to Snow. This summer I had so much fun!! I went on a trip to Las Vegas and St. George with the family and got to see "The Little Mermaid" at Tuachan. i hung out with friends and family. I went on a last minute road trip to San Diego with some amazing friends. And I started going to my singles ward instead of the family ward. 
Pretty awesome summer!!! Here's some pictures of my awesome adventures!!

Chris, Liz, Nicole, Abbie, and me at the London family reunion!!

 The Manti temple when Jerica and I went to the Manti Pagent!

Me and Jerica enjoying our chocolate covered strawberries at the Manti Pagent.

Kendra, Me, and Jerica at the San Diego Zoo!!

The view from our wonderful 5 star hotel in San Diego  :) 

I will add more pictures when I get a chance. This summer was also a summer of changes in my life. 

I also decided to repaint and redecorate my bedroom and build a bookshelf into one of the walls. This has been a work in progress all summer and it is almost done now!! I will post pictures of the finished product when its time. I am very happy with how its turned out so far. Thanks mom and dad for all your help with this. 

Also this summer one of my best friends moved in for a few months until school started. I had so much fun hanging out with you all summer Chelsea! Thanks for being such an amazing friend! 

   

   I have learned so much this summer about honesty, happiness, friendship, testimonies, and most of all, myself. I am so happy with my life and I'm so grateful for the experiences in my life because they have made me so much stronger and have made me a better person. I have come to realize what it really means to 

"Love the Life You're Living"  :)