School has OFFICIALLY started.. ! Crazy. Now, I only have 178 more days left. I've made it through two days and I've enjoyed my schedule so far. There's nothing too bad.
I think that the best thing about being back at school is that Temple Day Wednesday is back!
Every Wednesday a bunch of my friends go to the temple right after school.
I don't think that I have had more of a great experience than Temple Day. We go so often that the Wednesay temple workers know some of our names!
I love the great feelings of JOY that I feel there. And I'm sure that you all agree with me that the temple is the most wonderful, beautiful place to be. I want to even go more frequently than just Wednesdays!! It's just so amazing there. I feel like I have been so blessed from attending the temple and I plan to continue to do this for as long as I can! It's so peaceful. It is the highlight of my week.
Much Thanks to all of my Temple buds.. You guys are amazing! The example that you show to me is amazing. So thanks! I love you all!!
I challenge all of you to attend the temple more frequently. It has to be one of the greatest decisions you will ever make to just take that extra time out of your day to enjoy that peaceful, magnificent building. And you will feel the change in your day, and even your whole life.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Fantastic Splashes
Fantastic Splashes
Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas, isn’t a bargain destination — but it’s a treat for any aqua-addict who can reach its shores. The water park, named “Aquaventure,” offers visitors high–tech water entertainment, including numerous high-concept slides, rapids, a mile-long river ride and special effects. Thanks to people-moving innovations like water escalators, conveyors, water surges and “master blaster” technology, guests never have to leave the water. Shown is the six-story Mayan temple that houses five different slides, the most daring of which is “Leap of Faith,” a 60-foot near-vertical descent through a clear acrylic tunnel embedded within a shark lagoon.
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I Saw that picture at Msn.com and I thought HOW AWESOME!! haha.. I dont know if I would have the guts to actually do it.. but it is just fun to look at :)
Would you Do it?? OR would you chicken out? I'd Chicken out.. Unless someone pushed me down.. haha.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Life's Pleasures
Well.. I've got a few things in my life that I have to say are essential to my everyday living. Things that I might take for granted. And right now.. I just want to recognise these life Pleasures.
Toys that you just cant grow out of...
Paper clips.. haha. long story
Brothers and sisters. a pain.. But I LOVE Them! (Sorry you're not in the pic Em.. I love you too!) 
STICKERS!!!! YES!!! they make you just so happy!
Spider Man band aids.. ya.. Those are just plain cool!
:) Lovely Halloween costumes that Mom worked on for hours.. You can tell that we just loved them...haha (leash's pose says it all)
My Ring.. Can't leave the house without it.
Dress ups.. and Woody. My all time favorites.
My Family. What would I do without them? They are the strength and blessing to me. They are such great examples. I love you guys!
These are just a few... {My camera ran out of batteries so I couldn't take any pictures of more.}But think about it.. What are you taking for granted?
Don't take anything for granted.. You don't know what you got till it's gone.
Don't take anything for granted.. You don't know what you got till it's gone.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Daddy's Lime Light :)
ok.. so I felt pretty bad that Dad was cut off on that picture on the One Last Week post.. so I decided to give Dad his lime light.
I thought you readers would like to see the other side of my dad..:).. and the younger side... :)
before I start with the pictures.. i would like to send a shout out to my father.. and would like to give him my apologies. :).. So Dad.. I love you very much. And I am just using these embarrassing photos for other's enjoyment. So it is all for a good cause :) haha. much love..
ok.. now that I have done that.. Lets bring them out shall we?.. :)
No comment.. haha! I love these!
OK.. maybe I should be a little nicer.
Mom and Dad. :) Love ya both!
Ok Dad. Was that enough pictures to make you happy?.. Oh good.. and no.. those funky pictures aren't coming off.. :) Love you!!!!
True to the Faith
Recently I have been thinking and talking in Family home evening about Temptation. I feel as though I needed to say something on my blog on this topic.
My favorite place to look for guidance on Temptation is the the book True to the Faith. Under this topic I have almost everything underlined in red. I just want to mention a few things that stuck out to me.
"humble [yourself] before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that [you] may not be tempted above that which [you] can bear" (Alma 13:28) Heavenly Father will not and does not want you to be 'tempted above that which [you] can bear'. He reaches for you and asks you to come before him.
Italicized lines under Temptation have great counsel for us to follow to stay away from temptation and Satan's influence:
'Center your life on the Savior.'
Build your foundation on your Savior, Jesus Christ. We must strive for that. Everything we do should be pointed strait to your Heavenly Father and His Son. What example are you setting?
'Pray for Strength'
Prayer is Strength. Heavenly Father is listening and he will lighten your burdens. "And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety and I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions." (Mosiah 24:14)Pray always and you will conquer.
'Study the scriptures daily'
Hold fast to the word of god. Isn't that what the iron rod represents? We must familiarize ourselves with the gospel. This will help us to strengthen our grip. I have to admit, this one is hard. But as you study the scriptures and apply them to your life, you will be blessed. "Whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never parish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction" (1 Nephi 15:24)
'Fill your life with goodness'
For me, Happiness is key. 'Being happy doesn't mean every thing's perfect..it means you decide to see beyond the imperfections.' 'When you fill your life with goodness, you leave no room for nothing else.' Look for the JOY in life.
'Avoid tempting places and situations'
Temptation cant be avoided completely. Listen to the Holy Ghost. He will help you stay away from those places where you will be tempted. Don't Listen or Read media that will corrupt your mind. Stay clean and worthy.
'Strive to influence others for good.'
'As a latter-day disciple of Jesus Christ, you can be in the world but not "of the world."' Help others to live wholesome lives. You can be the good example. Be a good friend. 'Let your voice be heard in defense of moral values'
'Never hesitate in your decisions to withstand temptation.'
'Strive to follow the example of the Savior who "suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them" (D&C 20:22). Through your righteous thoughts, words, and actions, you can answer the temptations for the adversary with the same conviction.' "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you" (James 4:7-8)
I know that all of us, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, can show and follow the light of Christ. We can choose good over evil. We can over come Satan and make this world a better place.
(Sorry for the huge post.. but I hope you will take it to heart.)
{I almost feel like i should say "in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.. " haha. }
Stay true to the Faith.
My favorite place to look for guidance on Temptation is the the book True to the Faith. Under this topic I have almost everything underlined in red. I just want to mention a few things that stuck out to me.
"humble [yourself] before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that [you] may not be tempted above that which [you] can bear" (Alma 13:28) Heavenly Father will not and does not want you to be 'tempted above that which [you] can bear'. He reaches for you and asks you to come before him.
Italicized lines under Temptation have great counsel for us to follow to stay away from temptation and Satan's influence:
'Center your life on the Savior.'
Build your foundation on your Savior, Jesus Christ. We must strive for that. Everything we do should be pointed strait to your Heavenly Father and His Son. What example are you setting?
'Pray for Strength'
Prayer is Strength. Heavenly Father is listening and he will lighten your burdens. "And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety and I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions." (Mosiah 24:14)Pray always and you will conquer.
'Study the scriptures daily'
Hold fast to the word of god. Isn't that what the iron rod represents? We must familiarize ourselves with the gospel. This will help us to strengthen our grip. I have to admit, this one is hard. But as you study the scriptures and apply them to your life, you will be blessed. "Whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never parish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction" (1 Nephi 15:24)
'Fill your life with goodness'
For me, Happiness is key. 'Being happy doesn't mean every thing's perfect..it means you decide to see beyond the imperfections.' 'When you fill your life with goodness, you leave no room for nothing else.' Look for the JOY in life.
'Avoid tempting places and situations'
Temptation cant be avoided completely. Listen to the Holy Ghost. He will help you stay away from those places where you will be tempted. Don't Listen or Read media that will corrupt your mind. Stay clean and worthy.
'Strive to influence others for good.'
'As a latter-day disciple of Jesus Christ, you can be in the world but not "of the world."' Help others to live wholesome lives. You can be the good example. Be a good friend. 'Let your voice be heard in defense of moral values'
'Never hesitate in your decisions to withstand temptation.'
'Strive to follow the example of the Savior who "suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them" (D&C 20:22). Through your righteous thoughts, words, and actions, you can answer the temptations for the adversary with the same conviction.' "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you" (James 4:7-8)
I know that all of us, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, can show and follow the light of Christ. We can choose good over evil. We can over come Satan and make this world a better place.
(Sorry for the huge post.. but I hope you will take it to heart.)
{I almost feel like i should say "in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.. " haha. }
Stay true to the Faith.
Monday, August 4, 2008
One last Week
I know.. Great Picture..:) i couldn't resist
Ode To Blake and Amy-
My dear Amy and brother Blake
I have a stomach ache
You leaving to Law school
Just isn't cool.
We hope you have fun
Till your work is done
We'll be missing you
oh yes this is true.
But we sure will await your return
When you're presence we'll earn.
Love you so much
We need to keep in touch!
I know ... lame poem.. but hey!.. when your brother is leaving for Washington State there isn't much you can do... but say goodbye. And maybe write them a dorky "Ode".
It's been a blast to have them around. They are so much fun! .. Hopefully we will make the most of this last week with them. A bunch of activities and things.
Darn.. i am also loosing a violin teacher! Violin lessens are always bomb when it is your brother teaching you.. jokes all around! :) Hey Blake do you think we could do lessons over the Internet? haha JK. Web cam!!! ;)
Sorry Dad.. You got cut out of the Picture..I didn't take it..;)
Love you guys tons! we will miss you!
Don't have too much fun in Spokane without us!!
And we won't eat too much of Grandma K's Sunday dinner. We don't want you to be too jealous.. :)
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