Notes to Self:

Philippians 4:6-13
“Be afflicted for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
…Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
…For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
…I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Forget Me Not

First, forget not to be patient with yourself.


Second, forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.


Third, forget no to be happy now.


Fourth, forget not the “why” of the gospel.


Fifth, forget not that the Lord loves you.


“You are closer to heaven than you suppose. You are destined for more than you can possibly imagine. Never forget that you are truly a precious daughter in God’s kingdom.”
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children to. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Marianne Williamson from A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

“I bear my testimony to you that this work is true, that our Savior lives, and that He guides and directs His Church here upon the earth. I leave with you my witness and my testimony that God our Eternal Father lives and loves us. He is indeed our Father, and He is personal and real. May we realize and understand how close to us He is willing to come, how far He is willing to go to help us, how much He loves us, and how much He does and is willing to do for us.”
President Thomas S. Monson

Why hello, Blog!

Things I've done since my last post:

• Enjoyed a simply wonderful summer complete with 4th of July fireworks, fresh raspberries, popsicles, gorgeous sunsets, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, smores, bike rides, summer nights, and the North Logan 24th of July parade... Oh how I love my little valley!
• Reunited with many dear family members and friends
• Got a job!!! I'm a Kindergarten teacher. (That's right, a real one) And (most days)       I love it.
• Moved to a new apartment
• Traveled to Connecticut to visit my best friend Meredith, and spent time seeing Boston and Newport, Rhode Island
• Enjoyed a simply wonderful fall complete with beautiful colors, vegetables from the garden, sweater-weather, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, some football (still not a huge fan, but tis the season!), North Logan Pumpkin Walk, cider, the Ivie Family Halloween Party, fresh apple crisp, raking, and plenty of leaf-crunching!

Washington D.C.

I spent this past week visiting my dear friend Darcy and livin' it up in the District!  I loved absolutely everything about my little vacation.  Here are some of the highlights!

Wednesday

7 hours exploring the Museum of American History, White House, and the monuments at night!

 

Thursday

 Arlington National Cemetery, Freer Art Museum, top of the Old Post Office, Kennedy Center, Pentagon 9-11 Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial at sunset!

Friday

 Tour of the Capitol, stroll through the Botanical Gardens, American Indian Museum, Library of Congress, Union Station, Portrait Gallery, shopping with Darcy, Red Velvet cupcakes for dinner, U.S. Army Band evening concert outside the Capitol, and delicious food at "We the Pizza!" 

Saturday

 Morning shopping at Eastern Market, crepes for breakfast, King's Street in Alexandria, boat dock, Torpedo Factory Art Studio, peach ice cream from Pop's, baptisms at the Washington D.C. temple, dinner at Chipotle, National Cathedral and Bishop's Garden, driving down the Embassy road, and a walk through Georgetown!

Sunday

 Sleeping in, French Toast, journal-movie-baking-nap with Darc, church, and a visit to Gravelly Point airplane-watching park!

Monday

Air and Space Museum, Museum of Natural History, Korean War Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Wall, and a trip to the top of the Washington Monument!

 

Bear Lake!

On Tuesday morning, my mom, Daniel, Sam and I headed up to the Ivie Townhouse at the lake for a break in the sunshine!  It is SO full this year, the water covers all of our regular beach spots. We spent lots of time at the pool, played 3 rounds of Monopoly, watched movies, slept in, went for a bike ride, and soaked up the sun.  Can't wait to go again soon!

Where'd Sam go?

Oh, there he is!

We look like "goober-butts..." Mom said it.

Dead Squids. Don't ask.

 Sam was kind enough to show us "the coolest thing he's ever seen!"  If only you could hear him say it while wearing his goggles.

 Seriously, the coolest. Pool, upside down.

 They both got wet.

Bike ride down the boardwalk to the lake!

Our cute mama