Shout Out Part TWO

Happy 18th Birthday Emileah Ann Nichols!! 
Okay you guys I have the greatest little sister in the ENTIRE WORLD!! Since she is turning the big 18 just have to do a post about her.  These are 18 random reasons why I love this girl!

1. She can always make me smile!
2. Has an awesome memory
3. Takes the best pictures
4. Great Listener
5. Always on my side
6. Tries really hard not to judge me when I am weird
7. Sticks to it
8. Has the biggest Heart EVER.  When I lived at home she would clean my room for me when I was really stressed!
9. Never afraid to give of her time
10. DJ & Clark, she is always willing to do anything for them
11. Puts up with our CRAZY family
12. Likes doing her CNA clinicals
13. Not afraid to just be herself
14. Makes a mean Turkey Sand-which
15. Likes the same movies as me
16. Will quote our lives for hours
17. We are telepathic
18. She is my best friend!

Love you Suzie Q!!

                    

 

Shout Out

First off SHOUT OUT to Lauren Meek.  She is a sweet and super kind family friend who just happens to be an AMAZING photographer!  After hearing my favorite quote (the title of this blog) and me raving about how much I love canoes and water she sent me these BEAUTIFUL pictures from a summer vacation she took Canoeing in Canada.  Basically this girl has inspired me to add two new things to the Bucket List:  

1. Go on a Canoeing Trip

2. Become a good photographer  

Thanks for letting me share Lauren!

P.S. On my Bucket List it talks about this desire to become a proficient cook.  I think I am getting closer. Here are my lovely cupcakes.  I should probably let you all know that Cupcake Wars called and asked me to be on their show after seeing these bad boys! Ha ha

Giving Thanks

At the beginning of this month I decided to keep a Thankful Journal to prepare me for Thanksgiving.  I have loved taking a little time each day and recording what I am thankful for.  More than anything I think this became a tender mercy journal.  By looking for things I was extra thankful for each day I was able to see not only the many blessings from my Heavenly Father, but the tender mercies I am blessed with every day.  I have so many things to be thankful for, but I have been reminded time and time again of three main things that I couldn't live without.

1.  My Family.  I love my family.  They are always there for me and I am so excited to grow closer as we get older.

2. My Religion specifically The Atonement. 

3.  All of my supportive friends.

Music With A Message

I love the resources of the gospel.  It is so amazing!  Recently I found this little thing called Music With A Message.  It is a thirty minute radio program that explores gospel themes through inspirational music and poignant narration.  Each episode investigates on important gospel topic. These episodes have become a huge comfort for me as I have put them on my iPod so when i need a little break from the stresses of the world I always have these comforting words on call.  I would love to share these with you.  Simply click here. Thank you for letting me share this!

Veteran's Day

I realize that I am a little behind, but I would like to say Thank You.  Thank you so all the service men and women.  I love living in the United States and am so thankful for the opportunity I have to live here free.  I would like to especially thank my sweet Grandfather who is shown below.  

Love you and THANK YOU!!

Thank you Provo.

Dear Provo,

Thank you for letting me come visit this weekend.  It was wonderful!  There are two main reasons why it was such a blast.

1. Friends.

I loved visiting my long lost friends!!  Thank you guys so much for making this such a wonderful experience.  I love and miss you all!

Oh Annalise!

Oh Becca Anne!!

Love all of these girls! 

We be gettin pretty FRESH @ Farrs!

2. Halloween Half.  
I was able to run my second half marathon.  Whoot Whoot! (creepy I know)

Both of these experiences helped me learn so very much!  I learned that first off the Lord knows where I am suppose to be and has blessed me with the experiences that I need, but the ability to keep the friendships I value and love so very much.  I also learned that the Lord has blessed us with wonderful bodies.  What amazing creations he has for us.  Also I am so thankful for my supportive parents who were so awesome and drove down to Provo to support me.  I am such a lucky girl talk about blessed in so many ways!

Reading.

I love to read.  Reading is my peace.  Reading is my escape.  Reading is my safe place.  Reading is my happy place.  Okay so I just love reading!  I have always had this dream and it is actually on the official bucket list and that is to ....(drum roll please).... be apart of a book club!  Someday hope to sip a beverage and discuss a great book with my buddies.  Until then you just get to hear my recent and current reads.

My most recent read was "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.  Loved it.  I am super excited to see the movie.

I am just about to start "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.  This is one of my sister-in-law's favorites and I have always wanted to read it also it is one of my Penguin Classics!!!

"A Countess Below Stairs" by Eva is my I WILL FINISH BOOK.  I have been trying for two years.  My sweet friend Becca let me borrow it and still is and I just have to finish it!  Becs I will be returning it to you by Christmas!

My final book is "Uglies" By Scott Westerfeld.  I hear the series is a must read. I like to follow the crowd.

What are you reading?