New hobbies

November 27th: I am grateful I am able to still learn new things! 

I recently, well a couple weeks ago, learned how to crochet and it is so fun! I've made so many hats, headbands and just made a scarf today! I am grateful that I am able to learn new things in my life still. I can teach others as well!! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

November 26th: I'm grateful for, the opportunity I have to babysit and make money
I babysat Wednesday night for, Mrs. Zornes and I am so grateful I have the opportunity to make some extra money while I am home! It is great because she pays me a very good amount and is so easy going with the time and what her kids do! Thank you!!!

November 27th: I'M GRATEFUL FOR THANKSGIVING!!!!
So, even though my family isn't celebrating till tomorrow for thanksgiving I am still so thankful for it! It is a wonderful time of year where families are able to get together and enjoy each others company while eating a wonderful meal! My favorite things from Thanksgiving meal is, rolls, turkey, stuffing, vegetables and PIE. Oh I also love the sparkling cider! Yummy!!!! It is always so great when I go to thanksgiving dinner at my grandmas because I get to see all my family members! Its a really great time of year :) Plus... Christmas is just around the corner!!!!!!

Catching Up

November 22nd: I'm grateful for Missionaries!

That boy in the middle is Spencer Niederhausern and guess what?! HE GOT HIS MISSION CALL! I am so insanely proud of him and I am grateful for him to go out and teach the people in Brazil! Missionaries are amazing and dedicate 2 YEARS (or 18 months) of their lives to serving the Lord and teaching people. How amazing is that?! I'm grateful obviously for Ian who is a missionary as well but this post was mainly about Spencer who got his mission call!! He reports April 15th to the Brazil MTC! Go Spence !

November 24th: I'm grateful for my Grandma

My grandma is one fireball of an little old woman! She is one of the funniest people I have ever met. She laughs at the weirdest things, and her reactions to things are so exaggerated and over the top I love it. She is crazy and I wouldn't want it any other way!!!!

November 25th: I'm grateful for the peace I can receive from this gospel. 
In light of recent evens of the chaos going around in St. Louis, I want to share something I posted on my facebook...

"I … stand upon this principle, that the truth is in the gospel of Jesus Christ, that the power of redemption, the power of peace, the power for good will, love, charity and forgiveness, and the power for fellowship with God, abides in the gospel of Jesus Christ and in obedience to it on the part of the people. I therefore admit, and not only admit but claim, that there is nothing greater on earth, nor in heaven, than the truth of God’s gospel which he has devised and restored for the salvation and the redemption of the world. And it is through that that peace will come to the children of men, and it will not come to the world in any other way."-Joseph F. Smith

Sometimes in the midst of chaos we need to remember how our Savior, Jesus Christ would react in this situation. Would he be rioting with those people? No. He would be comforting the families on BOTH sides of the situation. Would he be looking only at this situation based on race? No, he would know that this would've been the decision no matter what color of skin the people involved have. Would he be fighting on facebook about it? No. Maybe he would share his testimony on a few comments about showing charity and being kind. I believe we need to pray for both sides of this situation for the people who are causing chaos to stop, and the people who are being affected by it will be kept safe. I'm not saying everyone needs to convert now, but what I am saying that whatever your religion may be, I know one thing most all have in common is being Christ like, a Christian. I encourage us all to step back and think, if the Savior stood beside me, would he like what i'm doing or even saying? What would he want me to be doing?

I know that peace can be found through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and by reacting in a Christ-like manner. We need to make the effort and try to be more like him and I think people will catch on. 

HOME

November 2st: I'm grateful to be home!

No words can express how happy I am to be home for the Holidays. I am grateful for my parents being able to have the money to buy me a plane ticket home and I am grateful that I was able to come home early! 

November 22nd: I'm grateful for weddings!

Today Jessica Bean got married and it was the best wedding ever! She is the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. I LOVE WEDDINGS!!!! they make me so happy :) 

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!