Jokes on YOU!!!

So every Monday night for a Mormon is what we like to call FHE (Family Home Evening). Up here at BYU Idaho we do FHE every Monday night and at times it can be a little awkward because you have to have a pretend family with people you may not know and may not like. I have had some great experiences and other TERRIBLE ones. But this semester I LOVE my FHE group.

Our "brothers" are the kind of guys that every girl needs in their life. They are dependable, fun, smart, spiritual and just amazing. We always have a blast together and look forward to our forced hang out time.

Tonight we decided to play a nice little trick on them. Katie had the idea to have a scavenger hunt competition but while they got into their competitive mode we would sneak into their apartment and rearrange the furniture. We began the hunt pretending like we were heading out as well. We hopped in the car and headed over to their place and this is what we did.

This is us after our little adventure of rearranging the boys place. I wish I had a picture of their faces when we showed the pictures of what we did on our scavenger hunt.

One thing is for sure, they were SHOCKED that we pulled it off because they had no clue. Though we had fun and we are happy now, we all admitted we are concerned that we may have opened a can of warms with these boys...

Let the pranks begin!

Our Hands His Hands, Our Hearts His Heart

My heart is full.

Recently I have met some truly amazing people who have been a light and beacon in my life to guide me to coming to closer to my Savior.

One in particular has opened eyes to so many things. When I first met him I thought he was just another one of the party guys. We ran into each other a few times on campus but never really hung until a couple weeks ago. Since then my life has been enrichedly blessed.

Mind you I did have to remind him the importance of being a gentleman, like opening the door for a lady ;). But he has taught me so much more.

Tonight he reminded me of what it really means to be a disciple of Christ. He talked of how important it is that we remember that gossiping, back biting or thinking low of others are ways in which we sin but we always think to look at those who drink or swear or watch inappropriate things are actually doing worse. But who is living the greater sin? I hope we can all reevaluate and seek to speak only the best of others.

But what touched me most was his testimony of love and service. I have always said that I love people and I want to serve them but he reminded me that I still have much more to give. He testified today of how he thinks real love is when you are willing to give up some of your own blessings to others who are in need. When you want others to reach success even if means succeeding you. He has become this in so many ways, he serves others in many ways that some might not see. He is an example of charity, the pure love of Christ.

As he testified my heart was touched so deeply. I could feel his love and desire to be a servant of our Savior. I felt privileged to be sitting next to someone who is striving to become more like Christ. He shared this video with me today, check it out! I hope we all can seek to find the good in others, to speak good things of them and find ways in which we can serve.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9NJf7ZglU8

Happy Bday to my SIL Lindsey

This is my awesome SIL Lindsey and today is her 32nd bday.

She is an amazing sister, friend, mother, wife, and cheerleader!

Whenever I am feeling down she is who I think to call. She has been there through the thick and thin in my life, through breakups, mission trials, school, and just those tough days.

She is my cheerleader, she sees the best in me and gets excited with me on my triumphs. When I call to tell her about some boy she pretends as though its going to be the best ever even if she knows next week I'll be calling her about some new one.

She is an amazing mother and has withstood some tough trials to have the blessing of motherhood.

She teaches with boldness and love, making you want be a better person.

She is an extremest and I LOVE IT.

She loves my brother and constantly shows it. I can't wait to have a relationship like theirs.

She is my best friend and I love her.

Happy Bday Linds!!

Not One, Not Mine

D&C 38: 27

"I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine."

Why is it that it is so hard to accept this doctrine? It is so much easier to look out for number one. Even though we have seen in our lives how banning together and becoming one can truly benefit us we still choose to look out for ourselves.

What I think it is is fear, we fear that if we don't look out for ourselves then we might lose out on something but we are promised differently in Matt 10:39 "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it".

If we could just put aside our own desires and look to giving all that we have to God and serve His people we will be able to obtain oh so much more.

BE ONE

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY

Sadly I am not near ANY family and missed out on being there for the celebration of half my families birthdays. I even forgot what day it was and didn't say "Happy Birthday" to my dear sister Haylea.

So here is a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Chris, Brandon, Haylea, and Hanna (future sister)...

FOOF (aka SUPERMAN)

April 12, 1989


Chris is seriously awesome.

He grew from being the loner kid in the corner that was fine with being by himself and his ninja turtles to wanting to become Superman and developed into a friendly, social, jock who accepted and loved everyone. Man this kid is a constant example to me. We wrote each other on our missions and his letters really pushed me to want to be better and he continues to be a light in my life.

He will be getting married this August and I'll admit I am little jealous but can't wait for him to embark on this amazing part of his life!

Until I meet the man of my dreams Foof is my Superman who constantly reminds me of what is important in life and how I can do and become anything I want. I love you Foof!

BRANDON

April 20th, 1983

Brandon is one of the most giving people I know.

We grew up fighting each other. We use to go at it! At times we still do but these days they are more discussions. Brandon can debate ANYTHING with ANYONE but he will walk away as if the discussion never happened. He doesn't hold anything against anyone. He literally lives "what happens on the court stays on the court". Speaking of court, Brandon is a baller, he can make threes all day. One time we played on a team together where we had to plat 4 against 5 and thanks to his skills we still beat the team like 98 to 54.

Brandon would give all that he has to help out someone else. He is the type to just pick up the tab at dinner, to invite others to his house to stay when having a rough time, or to just give a ride when needed. He is an example of love and service.

These days Brandon is a State Farm agent and continues to travel due to his success. I love you Bro!

HAYBAYBAY

April 26th, 1992 This girl should be the older sister.

Even though I am 5 years older and technically she should ask me for advice I find myself turning to Haybay to help me in all aspects of my life. She has great common sense and really knows how to help people to think logically. She has some of the best dating advice, I just need to actually listen!

Haylea knows how to overcome the difficulty's of life and has grown so much in the past few years. She always seems to get back on her feet. I envy this girl in so many ways and wish that I could be more like her.

Hay is making her way into the State Farm agency and just passed the test to be a certified insurance agent. I love you Haybaybay!!!

CHRIS' HANNA
April 27th, 1990

This is Hanna, according to my nephews "Chris' Hanna". She is GGGGGREAT.

Hanna and Chris were high school sweethearts. Chris has been in love with this girl for years and has waited patiently for her to decide to marry him.

When I first met Hanna I thought she hated me and of course being as bold as I am I just strait up asked her if she did. She didn't know what to say to this crazy girl thinking something that never even crossed her mind. I don't know if it is possible for her to hate anyone. She is so sweet and loving. We even loved her so much that invited her to family things when Chris was gone on his mission.

We LOVE Hanna and are excited to have her in the family! She is finishing up in Math Education at BYU in Provo and will most likely be Chris' suga momma!

I love you Chris' Hanna!!!

Oh come on boys...

Boys, when do you become men? They say a mission is what helps you mature and grow. Is that true? I continue to be proven over and over again that that is not the case.

I just have to blog about this even though it may make things awkward if this guy reads this blog.

Last night I asked a guy to come help me out with a proposal because I have never written one and this guy seemed to be the perfect candidate. Plus he is cute and has impressed me time and time again. You could say I had a crush.

He seemed happy (considering he has made an effort to visit me at work and hang with me I knew that he would want to help ) and I was excited to have him over. So he came and brought a side kick cause I guess he isn't ready to roll alone.

When they came in I could sense right away that he didn't want to be here. Now I will admit I am much more sensitive to things like this, it's what I love to study. I observe and read into actions.

About 20 min into being here and with no progress on my proposal I watched this young man reach into his pocket, grab his phone and send a text over to his side kick. Wanting to be wrong I watched intently his side kick and within seconds he looked at his phone then looked up and quickly engaged even more into the convo. The sidekick was smooth but I knew in just a few minutes he would make the move to leave. All the meanwhile I was trying to make awkward conversation with the boy that was suppose to help me.

Recognizing that I was right I decided to just start pushing them out. I was done. I am the WORST girl to try and beat around the bush with. This is what I study and I am fully aware of people and their actions. Having ADHD allows me to be aware of numerous convos in one group situation. They left and I after venting for a little while I got a pity text from this boy apologizing for not being able to help more.

His side kick kindly stopped by later to drop off an example proposal to me and of course I had to call him and his buddy out. At first he lied and said that didn't happen but I in fear of being wrong and looking like the girl who reads too much into things I dug a little deeper and found that I had observed that situation perfectly. Side kick was shocked at my awareness level of the situation and informed me that his friend said he was not feeling well and had lots to do and instead of informing me of this used his side kick to get him out of the situation.

All this boy had to do was tell me he wasn't feeling well and couldn't stay long. Some of you may think I am taking this way to personal and being way too sensitive.

I don't think it is too much to ask that boys step it up and are honest with women. We really just want you to be honest. We can handle it. At least I can because really I'd rather hang with people that want to hang instead doing it out of pity. I really don't need your pity.

Sunday Will Come

Have you ever had a bad week?

What a dumb question, of course you have unless you are one of those kind of people that are overly positive and no matter what happens it's a great day (people like that are just TOO much, it is OKAY to have a bad day and enjoy your favorite comfort food).

I have had plenty of bad days, weeks and even months.

Watch and listen about the Savior and His bad week where He suffered for ours.




Though we may have had bad weeks, Sunday Will Come. Our Savior suffered, bled and died, but He rose again. Because of this we can rise above our adversity and though it seems like Sunday will never come, it always does.

I am so grateful for my Savior and all He suffered so that I may be forgiven and live again.

Easter Sunday I love and thank you for reminding me of our Savior Jesus Christ and that Sunday Will Come.