Christmas Time is Here

I love Christmas time! We put up our AWESOME fresh tree that Myles got for free and it looks beautiful! It could maybe use a little more decor but I love it! We even put up lights outside our house in the bushes and around the door! It's great! We are so festive this year. I wish we had more decorations, especially a nativity.

I have gotten so many uplifting messages about Christ I have truly been edified and my testimony of Christ has been strengthened. I want to remind everyone about what Christmas is truly about so I have a little Christmas thought to share.

Alma 7:11-12

“And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith that he shall take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people”

“And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.”

Christ was not required to experience our pains, sicknesses, and sorrows for the plan of God to be carried out and the world to be redeemed of their sins. He suffered these things “that he may know according to the flesh how to succor [aid] his people according to their infirmities.” Christ chose to suffer every sorrow, pain, affliction and grief we will experience; and all this out of pure love. In Him we have a constant loving friend and the only One who can honestly say He knows exactly what we are going through. He gives us His pure empathy and charity.

If Christ has given us so great a gift, what can we give to Him this holiday season as we celebrate His coming to this earth in a tabernacle of clay? “Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another” (1 John 4:11). How will you show your love for your fellow men and women this Christmas season and show your gratitude for Christ’s perfect love?

EPIC Story About My LAST FINAL of the Semester!!!

So I finish studying and on the way to the testing center I'm listening to an empowering song from the twilight soundtrack (supermassive black hole, the Muse) on my MP3 player. So I get to the testing center feeling like a vampire ninja (how cool would a vampire ninja be?!) who will totally destroy this test like it's chocolate! So I get into the testing center, sit down, pull out my only pencil and IT'S OUT OF LEAD! I freak out a little and then a miracle happens! On the floor next to my chair is a nice long piece of lead! I pick it up, put it in my pencil, and IT FITS! HALLELUJAH! That stuff just happens for vampire ninjas. I then take my test and upon finishing find that not only did I get an A, but the testing center monitor called me FANTASTIC! I know TC monitor, I know. What a great way to end the semester!

Thanksgiving 2010

Remember how last year we went to visit my family in Mesa for the holidays and someone crashed into us? Well this year our car blew up. No joke. There was billowing smoke and flying particles and everything. Looks like we just have really bad luck with cars.

There was a huge outpouring of generosity from others as we searched for either a new car or a ride home. We received gifts from many generous people and could not be more grateful. We ended up buying a new car with lots of help from my Dad for the drive home

I loved spending Thanksgiving with my family in Arizona. The weather was fabulous and I always had something to do. I made pumpkin pie from scratch! and it was way tasty! Beat that Sara Lee!

The LIGHT Alumni concert was awesome and it rekindled my craving for performing. I want to be on stage in front of an audience! Singing with choir is just not the same.

I love my sister Bonnie. We giggle together.

One Year

Nov 6 2010

Our celebration started at 5pm with dinner at the nicest restaurant in town. We even got a special invitation to go with our dinner.

Our table was so elegant!

And Myles brought flowers for me. A gorgeous bouquet! He has VERY good taste!

After our delicious dinner of teriyaki salmon, green salad, rolls, and sparkling grape juice, we went to my choir concert which was fabulous. Me in my dress:

As Myles' gift to me, I got 24 hours of pampering! This includes a massage and a raincheck on a pedicure! I love him.

Well now our first year if firsts is over and we're moving on to seconds. Some of our most memorable firsts were:

First miscarriage.

First Pregnancy.

First house. It's a rental and only the main floor but still.

First birthdays as a married couple.

First time to the beach.

First trip to Disneyland.

First trip to Yellowstone.

First time not showering for a full week.

First Christmas.

First Car Crash.

First time seeing the Grand Canyon.

First Thanksgiving.

First couches among other furniture.

First apartment.

It's definitely been a memorable year.