February Adventure

We came across this ice castle driving on a small road in Midway, UT and turned around to see what it was! We paid $2 admission & walked through. It was so pretty and also so bright! (My eyes could hardly handle it.) BEWARE: You must sign a wavier if you dare to enter! :)

Ten.der.

I don't even know these people but, my goodness.. This is the most adorable proposal ever..


Since I've been digging through the archives, here's a picture from the night that Jared proposed to me on a carriage ride downtown.. :)

Miracles

For the last few days: I've been thinking about miracles & the love of Heavenly Father.

I come across them everyday, really. Sometimes I just stare at the beautiful Utah mountains and think what a miracle they are.

I was reading pass journal entries, from a couple years ago.. reading about when my Aunt Deanne had her heart attack. (oh, it was so hard for us, our family.) So many little miracles amidst trial. So many angels.

I've been listening to a song called "No" by Cherie Call.

I've been reading two blogs written by women who have just lost their sweet husbands, and I can plainly see their faith and that the Lord is buoying them up as they grieve.

I saw this facebook status today: "Isn't it incredible how sometimes things just fall into place?"

& I knew exactly what she meant because, I think that to myself often.

and a few days ago, I told Heavenly Father in prayer that I know he is a God of miracles. I don't think I've ever felt the power of bearing testimony to the Lord in prayer. Bearing testimony of his power and infinite love and his plan for all of us, even if it's sometimes not easy.

(deep breath)

God listens to our prayers, he wants us to converse with him, and he loves us so much.

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Spring Break

Spring break- Senior year. Oh, what fun!
More remembering and reminising.. :)

2005

I have started a (big) project. This project requires me to gladly go through all of my digital photos (2004-2010). I am having so much fun reminising and remembering so many beautiful and/or hilarious moments. I plan on sharing my favorites but for now, this one:

These photos were taken while walking around downtown Seaside, Oregon. I was 17 and with my family on our yearly vacation to the coast. I saw this cute woman, with her adorable yellow hat and had to take a picture of her.

p.s. I'm organizing and cleaning out my hard-drive, and I have already deleted over 2,000 photos. (I'm only half way through 05..) Wish me luck!

I am like a star shining brightly

Our nursery class favorites:
-singing time
-marshmellows
-making turkey's by tracing hands
-dancing
-bubbles
-the sleeping game
-reading
-ring around the rosies

(Photos taken with Jared's iphone)

Tulips & jelly beans

To start our anniversary weekend:

Thanks, Jelly Bean. (Remember when we first started dating and I called you "jelly bean"? Who knows why..) xoxo.

Dear Jared,

Thank you for being so kind to everyone you meet.

Thank you for loving my family so much.

Thank you for believing in me and in all of my dreams.

Thank you for making me laugh.

Thank you for comforting me on bad days.

Thank you for giving me kisses whenever I want. I know I'm needy.

Thank you for letting me paint the kitchen yellow.

Thank you for a wonderful first year of marriage. It wasn't always easy but, it is so very worth it.

Happy Anniversary, Mr. I love you and I am over-the-moon excited for the rest of forever.

Love, Mrs.