Day 70: Popcorn

I just love popcorn!! I always pop a bag, and then add sharp cheddar cheese to it. It tastes so good!! There is nothing better than popping up a bag of popcorn and watching a movie with my husband on a Saturday night!!

Day 69: Reflection

 I've been reflecting a lot lately on spiritual matters. Don't we live in such a beautiful world? Not only that, but we live in a time where we can have almost anything at our fingertips. But how many times do we take the time to really look around us, and enjoy what we have. I for one, know I take it for granted too many times. There is always something else I am wanting. Nothing is wrong with setting goals, or wanting more, or wanting change. But we must not be so caught up in what we want, to forget to be thankful for what we have.
I am so grateful for this beautiful world that I live in. Most importantly though, I am thankful for a Savior who loved me enough to suffer for me. He knows exactly what it's like to be me. He's felt my pains, my sadness, my fears.
I tend to be a very emotional person. I feel things very deeply. Recently I had a friend share with me some things she's been going through. My heart ached for her. And then I started to wonder. What did it feel like when our Savior took upon Himself all of our pains. He is the only one who truly understands what it's like to be each and every one of us.

When it seems to hard to go on, call upon His love and His mercy and His understanding. Sometimes we might think that we won't be able to make it through whatever we are going through. He felt that too. At one point, He did ask for the cup to be taken from Him. But it wasn't. Because there was a higher cause. A bigger plan. A reason for the suffering. And our Savior knew, He had to endure, because it meant that we could one day know what it's like to not suffer anymore.

When it gets to hard, just remember that there will be an end to all of your pain. Don't ever forget that each of us is one of His sheep, and He knows us each by name. He will take us in His arms and help us through whatever we face, because He's been there before.

Day 68: Not Feeling Well

I sure hating feeling sick!! What I am grateful for is, the fact that I live in a time where there are things to help me feel better. Since I haven't been feeling well, this is about all I could take a picture of today! :)

Day 67: Signs of Spring

 I was so happy this morning when I saw these blossoms!! It's really spring!! I LOVE spring. It's my favorite season.

Day 66: Pamper Me Night

Some days you just need to pamper yourself. Today was one of those days for me. I've already had a busy week (and it's just begun). So I decided to give myself a little bit of pampering. It felt nice to paint my toes to make them look pretty!! Now I am all ready for sandal wearing... which I hope I can do soon!!

Day 65: Peeps

Peeps... you either love them or hate them. I happen to love them. I went shopping today and had to pick me up some. They came in handy because I had a busy, busy day and needed a little treat to reward myself at the end of the day!! Plus, I realized I hadn't taken a picture today... :)

Day 64: Preparing for General Conference

FHE with President Bednar at Ricks College

Shaking the hand of L. Tom Perry at BYU-Hawaii graduation

 Today I cheated and took pictures of pictures. Next week our church is having General Conference. I look forward to hearing our leaders speak to us.
I've had the privilege of meeting some of these great men in person. What a neat experience to meet them in person and feel of the spirit they carry with them.

After serving dinner to Robert D. Hales at the PCC

Seeing President Monson at BYU-Hawaii

Day 63: Doing Good for Me

 Today I started the day out right!! I did my new workout DVD. It felt so good. I feel energized and ready to face the day.
I've also been trying to drink more water. The only problem with that is frequent trips to the bathroom. :)
I am determined to keep this up though!!

Day 62: Sunset

 I was driving home from my sisters tonight and noticed how beautiful the sunset was. I had to shoot a couple of pictures. The sad thing is, the pictures I took while driving turned out much better than the ones I took when I pulled over and got out of my car...

Day 61: Suppertime!!

Just a little yummy Pepsi to help me cook!

 Tonight I made a yummy supper that I found on Pinterest!! It's really delicious and my husband and I both love it!!
If you're interested, here is the link:

http://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/2010/11/five-starsand-then-some.html

I've got my apron on!! All ready to get started. 

Day 60: Is It Finally Spring?

I just love spring!! It's my favorite season. Yesterday was the first day of spring and it snowed. Today however, all the snow is gone and it was a beautiful day!! Here's hoping we have many more days like this!!

Day 59: Return to Wheeler Farm

 I returned to Wheeler Farm again. It's one of my favorite places to take pictures. I just kept taking more and more!! I took SO many!! I don't have them all here on my blog, I will post the rest in my Photography album on Facebook!! Enjoy!!

Day 58: How I Decided to Unwind Tonight

Today I had a ver productive and busy day. I'll admit the last few days it's been difficult to come up with things to take pictures of. I need to take some more pictures outside... of this beautiful world we live in.
Today I went to work at school. Then I went to my sisters house and spent time with three of my sisters. I ran a couple of errands, worked my new afternoon job, did some laundry and worked out. I needed a little bit of "unwind" time, so I decided to put some of my pictures in albums and played a little "scramble with friends".
I promise tomorrow I will have some more interesting pictures!!

Day 57: A Little Aloha

 Today was such a gloomy, cloudy day. It really made me miss Hawaii. So I thought I would photograph some things that reminded me of the sun and the beach!! I loved living there, but once you've lived there, I think you must always miss it to a certain extent. I am very happy in my life right now- no complaints. But I do miss the people, the Aloha spirit, the warm weather, the beach, the food, the flowers, the music, the parties... just everything!! Hopefully one day I'll get to take my husband there and show him around!!