The Sweetest Thing

I came across this video today as I was searching blogs for trends for a project I am working on for my job. You will not regret watching this!

Farewell Summer...

This weekend will officially end summer bliss. However, a lot of fabulous things will be taking place to ease my mind from the inevitable first snow that is sure to come sooner, rather than later.

Tonight we will be heading up the canyon for a back to school bonfire. This is the third year we have done this-and it is always a success (until we get in trouble for having a fire outside of a fire pit). Tomorrow will be filled with Seven Peaks and BYU's first football game! Sunday will be filled with meetings, as always-but I don't mind it. We now have church at 12:40, which allows for more sleep--which is essential in my life at this point! Monday we will most likely have a BBQ, which is always a good time!

Any plans for Labor Day? Have a lovely weekend!

Perspective...

Wow. I think this is such a good reminder of how blessed we truly are. We get so caught up in what people have around us, and constantly have the mentality that we need more. But if we only realized that we already have WAY more than 75% of the world, we would be less eager to go out and buy that new pair of shoes, new car, or condo on the beach.

I know that no one has the perfect life, where everything works out exactly the way they want. We all will experience our own trials, helping us to grow. I have had a lot to think about lately, and it seems like every time something goes wrong, I try to think of what I am supposed to learn from the experience. This has helped me to gain perspective. I am currently studying D&C, and recently re-read one of my favorite scriptures, Section 122:7 "And if thou shouldst be cast into the a pit, or into the hands of murderers, and the sentence of death passed upon thee; if thou be cast into the deep; if the billowing surge conspire against thee; if fierce winds become thine enemy; if the heavens gather blackness, and all the elements combine to hedge up the way; and above all, if the very jaws of hell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good." In every trial, the Lord is preparing us to be stronger so that we can face what is ahead. He will never give us anything that we cannot handle. And He will be there to lift us if we just ask.

Not only are we blessed to have food, clothes, a place to live, and the best friends in the whole wide world, we also have the gospel in our lives. I hope that we all make the best of each day, and are thankful for the trials that make us stronger. How I went from coats and football to this post, I am not sure. But it has just been on my mind. Thank you for being in my life, and have a lovely end of the summer weekend my friends. I just love you.

Two good things about Fall...

Lovely coats and BYU football. Bring it on fall. I am ready for you.

Mmmm.

I just want this to be mine. The only thing I would want to add is a build in bbq and fireplace, with darling outdoor furniture. And a lot of pillows. One day...

Embrace Change

Lately, I have experienced a lot of change in my life. Best friends have moved away, new roommates have moved in, a new ward starting Sunday, I could go on and on. I think change can be a good thing, although it is not necessarily a comfortable feeling. I believe we have the opportunity to grow the most when we are out of our comfort zone, and experiencing new things that life has to offer. I know all of you are going through big changes at the moment as well-living in new states, new apartments, having new jobs, adapting to a new culture and a way of life. I guess we can all just embrace and endure this time of life together. So enjoy my friends. Life will never be the same.

The Taste of Summer

I love watermelon. It may or may not be one of my favorite fruits. Why, you might wonder? Well, it just reminds me of all things summer. Whenever we go to the beach, we bring watermelon. When you have a BBQ on the 4th of July, there is watermelon. When you go to a pool party, watermelon is sure to make an appearance. You get what I am saying. To me, watermelon is the taste of summer.

Here are some of the things that remind me of summer more than anything else:

• Corn on the cob
• Pool parties
• Bonfires
• BBQ's
• Sunscreen
• The lake
• Camping
• Cherries
• Sun glasses
• The park
• Tennis
• Night games
• Movies in the park
• Bike rides
• Hiking
• Popsicles
• Otter pops
• Flip flops
• Water balloon fights
• Volleyball
• Road trips
• Disneyland
• Baseball

There are so many more things. But sometimes it is best to keep a list shorter rather than longer. So, you're welcome. I am not looking forward to the warmth of the sun leaving me soon. But I know that it always comes back, which is really very kind.

So what are some things that remind you of summer?