I feel like a lot has changed within the last 2 months. One thing for sure is I have definatley grown and learned lot. It's hard having your life planned out and then one day something just changes that all. What are you to do?  What else can you do then to turn to your family, friends, and most importantly our God and Heavenly Father.
A few months ago I had been pondering on how I can progress and become better. Something I knew I struggled with was faith. I felt I was never put in a serious situation where I would really depend on faith but I felt like if I was, I wasn't sure how much faith I would have. So I had prayed to help me have more faith.
Well God sure has a funny sense of humor. I suddenly was put in a situation where I had to grasp on to every little bit of faith I had. And turns out I had a lot more that I thought I would. I know without a doubt in my mind that blessings and prayers are some of the most important, powerful, and amazing things ever. But you have to have faith that they are, and that they will work. You do your part and put your faith and effort and He will make up the rest. How blessed are we to have those tools!? And how blessed am I to have a father worthy to give me a blessing? I am very blessed. Although, at times I get way to down on myself I know I have a great life. Don't we all? Take a look around. Yes, we all have trials and things we could get down about but we also have so many things to be happy about. Whenever going through a trial I have always kept saying to myself "Just think of the eternal perspective.." Really though, think of the eternal perspective! Does what you are doing right now in your life matter in the long run? We need to build our relationships with one another. Grow closer to our families, cause we will be with them for eternity. Also, we need to always keep learning. I know, the girl who has taken 2 years off of school shouldn't be the one saying that, right? But I am going to school next semester, not quite sure how it'll pane it with my full time job but I am excited. Excited to learn and be progressing! That's something we need to make sure we are always doing- progressing! This week I am really gonna make plans and goals! I need some progression in my life! Haha well that is all.. Until next time!

Moments That Matter Most

We watched this in Relief Society today and thought it was a great reminder to just live in the moment and treasure the small things.

Mr and Mrs Shipley

One of my best friends, Monica got married last weekend! I can not explain how happy I am for these two. They are so perfect for each other. They are so in love!


Some of us bridesmaids at the temple.

Monica and I :)

All of us bridesmaids at the reception.

And they're off...

I love my friends and weddings.. and what do I love more? My friends weddings.

A little reminder we all need to hear..

Today I had a neat expierence. For some reason I was just stressing out. About what? Who even knows.. Nothing stressful is happening in my life right now. I was just thinking about my life, where I am, and where I am going. The future seriously kills me just thinking about it. It's the fear of the unknown.. I am one of those people, that likes to know everything and every little detail. Where are we going? What time? With who? For how long? So having no idea what path God has planned for me just freaks me out. So I came home from church, did the Sunday ritual.. Meetings, Nap, Facebook, etc.. but today I felt this strong desire to go to the temple. It was about sunset so I knew it would be dark shortly. I texted a friend to go with and she wasn't able to go with me. I had that temptation to just not go.. Oh I'll go next week. Just like I had said last week.. So I went alone, which I ended up being very grateful for. As soon as I walked in the gates to the temple I felt this overwhelming peace come over me. I sat down wanting to read my Book of Mormon and Patriartical blessing but of course God had something different in mind for me. I sat there praying, while thoughts kept coming in my head as if He was sitting there talking to me. I know sometimes I just need to relax. It's ok that I don't know where I'm gonna be in the future. It's all ok as long as I relay on the Lord and remember he has a plan for me and knows whats best for me; more than I do myself. Relay on the Lord, keep his commandments, and all will be well. Sometimes we just need to be reminded.

1/4 of the way there

Guess what cute missionary has been out 6 months today!? Yep, this one! It's insane that Elder Gunnell's 1/4 done with his mission. I miss my best friend alot but am so proud of where he is and wouldn't want it any other way.

What better way to celebrate your 6 months with your first baptism? Wahoo!

I am so proud of him for his desire to serve a mission. I know he is being the best missionary he can be. He is a great example to me and I love hearing about his missionary expierences. Happy 6 months!

I am blessed Aunt

Have I ever mentioned how lucky I am to be the Aunt for all my cute neices and nephews?? Sometimes I wish I had younger siblings, then remember this is better.. I see them a ton but never too much where they annoy my like younger siblings; or at least people tell me it's better this way ;) These pictures are from Saturday night when I attended the Relief Society Broadcast with Bobbi and Tawni. It was great entertainment with Saidee and Bowman there. Then afterwards I went and visited JD and some of the other neices and nephews.

I love my family. I am blessed.

So I have had this little beauty for almost 2 years and I just barely opened it.. Life is so busy at the moment but I'm convinced I am going to learn how to sew!
I think it was pinterest that really got me inspired to break this thing out.. If you haven't checked out pinterest I highly recommend it.. Just a warning you might get highly addicted.. Like me.

http://pinterest.com/sumbum14/
Check it out ^