Katie, Alix & Sandra

November 20th: I'm grateful for my camera to capture beautiful people!

So I am no photographer but... my friends Katie, Alix and Sandra wanted their picture taken and I wanted to really know how to use my camera my dad gave me so, I took their pictures! They turned out GREAT! I really got to learn how to work the camera with all the settings and they got wonderful pictures! The lighting was perfect and it makes my life easier when I have photogenic models ;) Take a look! 

too blessed to be stressed

I was stressed yesterday but then I remembered to count my blessings!

November 17th: I'm grateful for my heated blanket

Heated blankets are the best thing man could ever make...one thing that could possibly make them a tiny bit better would be if they were cordless...a girl can dream right? Right. But, I am so grateful to have this beautiful creation right now in this cold Rexburg weather right now!

November 18th: I'm grateful for the knowledge I have to know I will see my grandpa again.

This day marked exactly a month that my grandpa has passed away. That is insane that a month has gone by that fast! But, I am grateful to know that I will see him again one day. He is there with his family right now and my Heavenly Father watching over me and protecting me. I am grateful for that! I know that there is life after death and that we will see people again.

November 19th: I'm grateful for food. 

I am so grateful I have food in my fridge to provide me the nutrients I need! Sometimes I don't have that much food, but it is better than nothing right?! Right. I love food a little too much sometimes but I'm grateful I am a full fridge and that there is food on the table for me to eat. 

Blessings | Playing Catchup

November 14th: I'm grateful for movie nights & picture experimenting. 

Friday night, Natalie and I spent the night watching movies, eating chips and dip and experimenting for her photography assignment. Sometimes I absolutely love staying in on a Friday night. I had a week of being sick and just needed another night of rest. 

November 15th: I'm grateful for Christmas decorating! 

Saturday morning, my roommates and I decided to start decorating for Christmas. I love this time of year and yes I know thanksgiving hasn't happened yet but, the snow makes it feel like Christmas!! 

November 16th: I'm grateful for the atonement. 

Today in church we talked about prayer and being shepards but I was scrolling through Pinterest and saw a quote that said "The Saviors Atonement will overcome and compensate for all the unfairness of Mortal Life." -Elder Quentin L. Cook. How awesome is that!? The atonement isn't just for sinners, it's for us ALL. We should apply the atonement to our lives every single day. The savior loves us and comforts us through the atonement. That is an amazing feeling and makes me feel so so good! I love this gospel. 

SNOW WAY

November 13th: I'm grateful for snow! 

I'm not the biggest fan of it anymore but I am grateful that I get to have a winter and for snow! It makes everything seem so quiet and calm. I love when snow first falls and no one has touched it yet. so beautiful and peaceful. Even though it's cold and freezing its still gorgeous. Plus it's always fun to bundle up and drink hot chocolate :) 

Classics

November 12th: I'm grateful for grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. 

It's cold season and guess who caught the bug... Me. Stuffy nose, Sore throat, cough, exhaustion and more. It's the worst. I don't remember feeling this sick in a long time but you know what always makes me feel a little better? A grilled cheese sandwich and bowl of tomato soup. Not too hot and not too cold. Feels so good on my throat and in my tummy. Being sick blows but it makes it feel a little better when I make something that reminds me of home and when my mom would take care of me. 

Another Day, Another Blessings

November 11th: I am grateful for Veterans and those who are serving right now.

Today is veterans day, if you didn't know, and I wanted to say how grateful I am for Veterans and those who are serving our country right now. If it wasn't for those people, I wouldn't have the freedom I do now. I'm grateful for everything they've done, are doing, and will do for this country. People risk their lives to make sure other people have better lives. How amazing is that? Thank you veterans, for everything. Actually, thank you doesn't even begin to describe how grateful I am! Happy Veterans Day!

Let's count our blessing's

Lately I've been seeing on other bloggers post's, that for every day of November, they blog about something they're grateful for. Now, I know I'm 10 day's behind but its better late than never right? I think its easier to be happy when we look at all our blessings in our lives. So many good things that our Heavenly Father has given us! Instead of dwelling on what we don't have lets dwell on what we do! It's easier to be happier than to be sad.

November 1st: I'm grateful for the restoration of the Gospel and the Gospel.

Most of you know, that I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, and I wouldn't be one if it weren't for the restoration of the Gospel. Joseph Smith restored the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Without the restoration I would truly be lost. I wouldn't have the answers I do now, I wouldn't know what this gospel is. I am forever grateful for the restoration! This gospel is the best thing that could ever happen to my life and the best thing that could ever happen to YOUR life (if you aren't a member or are!). This gospel brings indescribable happiness. This gospel gives me answers when I am most confused.

November 2nd: I'm grateful for my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

How grateful are we to have a Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally? SO BLESSED. I am grateful for him everyday in my life. He gave us his only begotten son, Jesus Christ. Who died for us, for our sins. He took on every single sin, hurt, pain, happiness, everything FOR US. So that we would never have to be alone. I am eternally grateful for him. I know that as I strive to be more Christ like, like my Heavenly Father wants US to be, not just me, I will be happier. Our Heavenly Father has given us so much, that we must not take anything for granted. I could go on and on about how I am so grateful for them. I am not ashamed to love my Heavenly Father. He never leaves us alone, when we feel we are going through something, he is THERE. He is always there. His love for you is always there whether we feel like we deserve it, or feel it or whatever. It never goes away.

November 3rd: I am grateful for the Prophet, Thomas S. Monson

I am so grateful to have a living Prophet who receives revelation from our Heavenly Father. He speaks the truth to us in our conference meetings. He is blessed to lead this wonderful amazing church and have the power to do so. I am grateful for his kindness and unselfishness. There is a story that was shared in last general conference where he had given not only his second suit to a man in need, but also the shoes of his feet. He was walking barefoot in the airport! How amazing is that? He did not even think twice. He teaches us to be kind and loving just like our Heavenly Father wants us to be.

November 4th/5th: I am grateful for my Family.

Even though sometimes, my family is crazy, I wouldn't want it any other way. My family is hilarious, kind, caring, thoughtful, weird and all around fun. They support me and always encourage me to do my best. They love me no matter the circumstances and even at the end of the day, if I am driving them crazy, they are there. Our Heavenly Father put us in our families for a reason and I am so grateful for mine! My family is the best I could ever have and I wouldn't trade them for the world! I love them so much!!!!! My parents are amazing. They support me in school (financially as well!) they make me laugh, they always know what to say to cheer me up!

November 6th: I am grateful for Natalie Fisher.

I am so lucky to call this girl my best friend! We didn't start hanging out, a lot until this summer. We first hung out 4th of July 2013. I don't know why we never hung out before. She is awesome! We always go on dates together, well dinner, but they're basically dates hahaha. She makes me laugh, always gets me to try something new and is an amazing listener! I can trust her with anything. I am never NOT laughing when I'm with her. She is an amazing best friend and anyone would be lucky to call her, a friend. I am grateful that Heavenly Father put her in my life when I needed a great friend because I don't know what I would do without her.

 November 7th: I am grateful for my education!

As much as I sometimes hate, BYU-Idaho I am so grateful to go to a University that is from the Church. Not only, is every building dedicated on campus, but I am able to go to church every Sunday and I am surrounded by people of the same belief as me! I am also grateful for my education because, I am able to learn! I am able to expand my knowledge beyond what I knew before. I am learning so many new things every day! This University is also available at an amazing price! I do not know what I would do without my education!

November 8th: I am grateful for the outdoors.

God created so many amazing beautiful things that some people take for granted. I love the outdoors and seeing new things! This day, I got to go to Mesa Falls, about 45 min, north of Rexburg and it BEAUTIFUL! I cannot believe God created that. He created so much that we don't realize and appreciate! I am grateful for the trees, the fresh air, the grass, the mountains everything! I am so grateful for the outdoors especially when I am at home in Washington because there is SO MUCH AIR! I love running outside and breathing in all the oxygen into my lungs! ;) Plus, I am grateful for the places I am able to camp and hike outdoors!

November 9th: I am grateful for the temple. 

I know I'm not endowed yet, but I am so grateful for the work I am able to do now in the temples! It is amazing! Temples are beautiful and amazing. We are able to do amazing things in there and receive amazing blessings!!! I cannot wait to get married in the temple :) I am grateful now that I have the opportunity to do baptisms for the dead! I am also grateful to have a temple so close to me while I am here in Rexburg at school.

November 10th: I am grateful for prayer.

Prayer is an amazing thing. I feel so close to my Heavenly Father when I am praying to him. Also, I am amazed when I receive answers to my prayers. It is AMAZING!! When you pray and have faith that Heavenly Father will answer your prayers, he does and he listens. Lately I have been seeing the power of prayer so strongly in my life and I am forever grateful for that. I created a habit of daily prayer in the morning and at night but also whenever I feel the need to talk to him or need a little extra comfort. It is amazing what prayer does and seeing it work in your life!

CONFERENCE WEEKEND!

So, I got to go to Utah for Conference Weekend! THANK YOU I NEEDED IT. It was so great to have a mini vacation. We got a ride with Natalie, thank you again Nat! I stayed at my friend's Missy's house in North Jordan. Cache Valley is... so pretty!!!!! So, friday we went to get Chick Fil'a with Missy's sister, Maddie which was delicious. Saturday we woke up, got ready and drove down to Salt Lake hoping we would get tickets to Saturday Afternoon session. We got there and I literally saw so many people I knew!!! I ran into Natalie and Kelsey, Daniel Young (a mission who served in Redmond Third... YEARS ago), Spencer and Conrad, Sister Gee, Leo and more!

So Missy's Mom said we should try to find some sister Missionaries and hope they give us tickets. We started talking to these sweet sisters who didn't have any tickets sadly but told us they'd pray for us to find tickets! We decided then to go wait in the Standby line. Missy started getting a bloody nose so ran to the bathroom and not even 5 minutes later, a man came up to me (who looked pretty serious and had a packet of something in his hand) and asked me how many tickets I needed!!! PRAYER WORKS PEOPLE! and they were AMAZING SEATS!!!!! After conference we went and took pictures in front of the temple of course. It was just an amazing day! I am so so sooo blessed that I was able to attend conference live for the first time, EVER!

Hello October!

Three weeks down of school! 11 weeks left of the semester! Anyways, I've been keeping busy but having fun! Lets see, there has been a lot going on! Natalie and I and "the boys" went to Rock the Block the first weekend of school and that was a lot of fun! Different bands played and I met up with my friends Maddison and Missy! Then, me and my friends went and got Nielsen's frozen custard and went on a walk to the temple one night which was just so nice! The weather has been perfect these last three weeks. 

Natalie and I at the temple

Temple Walks!

Rock the Block at Sammy's

Temple walks with my best friend!

YUMMY FROZEN CUSTARD

Missy, Maddison and I at Rock the Block

Nielsen's frozen custard <3

Jeffery R. Holland came and spoke at devotional last week. IT WAS THE BEST. He talked about happiness and how we can gain happiness. By living the gospel and following Christ's example. One quote, he said that I loved was "Don't base your happiness on someone's UNhappiness." GREAT REMINDER!! A lot of the time people base their happiness on others opinions (which can be negative which is their unhappiness) which we should NOT do!! Also, last friday I "modeled" for Natalie and her roommate Courtney which was loads of fun! They are both insanely talented. 

pc: Natalie Fisher

PC: Natalie Fisher

PC: Natalie Fisher

PC: Courtney

PC: Courtney

PC: Natalie Fisher

 Then afterwards, Natalie and I got thai food and met up with the boys to get ice cream at scoops! This weekend, I'm going to Utah with Missy and hopefully going to be watching a session of Conference IN the conference center! Fingers crossed!!!! :)

Scoops ICE CREAM!

Natalie at Thai Food! 

Scoops! 

I'm blessed to have the people I do in my life. Not only here in Rexburg but my family and Ian as well. Ian's doing amazing work and I am so proud of him. I love him with all my heart and can't wait to talk to him! He's been gone for 8 months now!!!!! Crazy! 1/3 of the way done :)