tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75631007633205280622024-03-12T19:28:30.329-07:00titlea little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-75512927075284622432010-04-13T00:38:00.001-07:002010-04-13T00:47:53.624-07:00bubbles.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIr46zMrrJFRdYXWl8Gs5kzeZ3R0much53gPKkLaBoYJQJNnu0WyJflsfkHZDfcDrPozUPClGvHU0MbXwGjONSska3ah4iIoDEd6_7JUx8oK5yzCWl8TdimVbxY5laPI6jJbRW96zsqo/s1600/IMG_0337.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIr46zMrrJFRdYXWl8Gs5kzeZ3R0much53gPKkLaBoYJQJNnu0WyJflsfkHZDfcDrPozUPClGvHU0MbXwGjONSska3ah4iIoDEd6_7JUx8oK5yzCWl8TdimVbxY5laPI6jJbRW96zsqo/s320/IMG_0337.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459524410958443842" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yAEk8uG5Md8mk-8yNjOmLmpdKbbv2-2y84ULLXa1Ql8h3qX-gAkuYqWLwqgRqzFdzwNseKCubzD8P8MCp2pVXxsoKZBGVttnpuhBmlLQ6UJl6eg7d361B42I8S9uhntTJcVTBcLvwqY/s1600/IMG_0343.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYv2_fg7Ck_TzmedErL4kMp7T3icDsMKFXAV4opUtKD0k8sS1qUwFyO31SS9nFOd736H0HVHmzSYiuy19wLkQHJXOZqvvfkC9gFRWzhwnByRjBt1RuXJIjppQzRf0pcM8IWdVbTUXiWQ/s320/IMG_0348.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459523613751017330" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWvn9Ebu2ouCWAjQRT3GGkuZk2iFakLppUmAebeeN-34EejnwpGt3EWDTD9E8dkk0PotDTwlV3lcKlKqhremmafa-XDdT0Iusi-2lJMOvDLmfrgSUu5qiE7cOqETMPnLFb-DzgphV7HA/s1600/IMG_0360.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWvn9Ebu2ouCWAjQRT3GGkuZk2iFakLppUmAebeeN-34EejnwpGt3EWDTD9E8dkk0PotDTwlV3lcKlKqhremmafa-XDdT0Iusi-2lJMOvDLmfrgSUu5qiE7cOqETMPnLFb-DzgphV7HA/s320/IMG_0360.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459523607794946962" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IS2q1OqttCOhucaI6BeOhitEWPPVQ_Pd8qRlwScIDrOe6-gn8DO8mymDxBbQgSyIBIFGvVbeSDAQIfjchltxnWZMnYosA4_SrpLdGtWPl8O_Qs0AjinP0PMv-iLR0Jz3q0BzSPZExqQ/s1600/IMG_0390.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IS2q1OqttCOhucaI6BeOhitEWPPVQ_Pd8qRlwScIDrOe6-gn8DO8mymDxBbQgSyIBIFGvVbeSDAQIfjchltxnWZMnYosA4_SrpLdGtWPl8O_Qs0AjinP0PMv-iLR0Jz3q0BzSPZExqQ/s320/IMG_0390.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459523604134172434" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is my niece Carrie. I got her this bubble stick for Easter, and when we were over playing all she wanted to do was play bubbles outside. It was so cute teaching her how to blow a big bubble, and see how playful she was. I love the carelessness of children, how they will enjoy something so simple, and not have a care in the world if they get dirty doing it. For example: when was the last time you saw an adult sit in the rain and let it fall on them, or splash in a puddle, or make a mud pie? Ok, maybe the mud pie is a little unnecessary, but I wish I took the time to enjoy the small things. </div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-60760432075616524472010-04-13T00:04:00.000-07:002010-04-13T00:24:00.618-07:00easter.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih0TSx__yOFmXCBmSTmzHK1-ONy1U_yOVAqSWaGSWmRQmNHWNJnYe0txYeB8cH8-yRsHa5WXFw11XND66VHfd_hcJLYiz5CGxJzgYkGVvLy94iK-oUEtSwPqW2EaGMlxenOhFNAE4_pY/s1600/IMG_0413+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih0TSx__yOFmXCBmSTmzHK1-ONy1U_yOVAqSWaGSWmRQmNHWNJnYe0txYeB8cH8-yRsHa5WXFw11XND66VHfd_hcJLYiz5CGxJzgYkGVvLy94iK-oUEtSwPqW2EaGMlxenOhFNAE4_pY/s320/IMG_0413+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459514969391032578" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ifxU5uqQbzMFdLEOy5j3JlLMnbkg10Wg-hbxGS6ICykQ1fGjbkgeZkA_PYzMSK8j_NHlzmuN21H9gnpctLiSQsZ6sthU-5-n1dlNn_lSroECDHnWoLlep3uoSO0K9ynLx925DKMgarg/s1600/IMG_0415.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodhu811kZ3PfAnDCmlgJbJ7S8hlOylZXyBb6pa3PbPxD8MKVtGu9rWhpexW5Fpg3cnJAIurZjp1ItIh6ym8Nn_JKr4vxCyecQ9YLvBuvqWV_ZCHkrvV2igVUNUDOUxGD3jM9hOWXZeEc/s320/IMG_0412.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459514954411717954" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4pV3_aXvA6Bn5Tr7oISgNELcqoWXXA0RsM1ij_C-Gk25qZgmHlg4noTcZAhMb0WZF1nN_T2jnaEkW-Mo_hUyAzc81TJUPIw4E_lyiEXahsINzMfL4ylDQBFc9ouSnQZiTzGPUD1Kxi0/s1600/IMG_0426.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4pV3_aXvA6Bn5Tr7oISgNELcqoWXXA0RsM1ij_C-Gk25qZgmHlg4noTcZAhMb0WZF1nN_T2jnaEkW-Mo_hUyAzc81TJUPIw4E_lyiEXahsINzMfL4ylDQBFc9ouSnQZiTzGPUD1Kxi0/s320/IMG_0426.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459514938299031650" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAkqolHfb-a4t0mKN8aiEkIJwBV2qmhrfIqBXXHxES0xvPtxrpVsxIA4e01MW_L14NRpJvnRFio6hSYi20hv7PqNDNMSlTQKTBOuA0E6sM85-Mg-RAutTBWQHbSWhoeVNLN8BYdT-04vM/s1600/IMG_0420.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAkqolHfb-a4t0mKN8aiEkIJwBV2qmhrfIqBXXHxES0xvPtxrpVsxIA4e01MW_L14NRpJvnRFio6hSYi20hv7PqNDNMSlTQKTBOuA0E6sM85-Mg-RAutTBWQHbSWhoeVNLN8BYdT-04vM/s320/IMG_0420.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459514934381213426" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We took these pictures on Easter Sunday. I had heard that my aunt and uncle were dressing up their kids and taking family pictures, and I was jealous that we didn't have a little family photoshoot planned! I made Riley dress up a little, and we each wore our pastel Easter colors. Totally put the camera on a tripod with a timer, and had to run out to Riley in my heels before the shutter went off :) But it was worth it, we created a memory! Across the street we have the awesome empty field with the mountains in clear view, so I like taking pictures here when we have the opportunity. </div><div><br /></div><div>Easter for me was inspired this year. I really enjoyed having Conference the same weekend. Is there not a better way to remember our Savior than to listen to our Prophet and leaders teaching us and testifying of Christ, and how to come closer to Him? Sometimes during religious holidays, it is hard for me to think constantly of Christ, and the purpose of the holiday; mostly because of the worldly traditions that have accumulated around the holiday. But this Easter I was so focused on Christ, on how I can better my relationship with my Father in Heaven by following His Son. I felt that Conference this year was 80% based on how we can bring the Spirit into our home more effectively. How, as parents, we need to be teaching our children, and further more what we can do today to help steer them away from the evil of this world. </div><div><br /></div><div>That focus made me ponder about my future children, and how excited I am to have a family of our own. I am quite overwhelmed about the thought of raising a child in such a hectic unworthy world. What helps comfort me is that Riley and I both have a firm foundation in the gospel, strong testimonies, and as I strive to become more perfect, my Father in Heaven will help raise our kids. I couldn't be more positive, knowing that I have the Lord on our side. </div><div><br /></div><div>Easter weekend was one full of inspiration. I was grateful to spend it with family, and those we care about. Easter weekend reminded me of my blessings, and how I can prepare to raise a family in Christ's gospel. </div><div><br /></div><div>Aside from eggs, chocolate, and bubble sticks, this Easter was a spiritual reminder of where I should be in my life, and what I can improve.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am grateful for my husband who supports me, and advises me when I am struggling. I am grateful to have a strong testimony. I am grateful for my knowledge. I am grateful for a brother who saved me, who saved the universe, and who gave us the <i>ultimate</i> example. </div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-44594077250763398762010-04-11T23:53:00.000-07:002010-04-12T00:05:58.710-07:00if nicki gives you lemons, make lemonade.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtEUAx-IlPTUfkUQ64rXZuykh09NFM0twOLDKm7P0q7DFet1hjbH6Z_ES3xivodRu9RVmHTt_vAVtMidNIF1He3XaEeK6Kz08DWCgJ5T35FukbEnPLTeEpZiDK-nmEBB-SaHPgwC3UZ8/s1600/IMG_0446.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtEUAx-IlPTUfkUQ64rXZuykh09NFM0twOLDKm7P0q7DFet1hjbH6Z_ES3xivodRu9RVmHTt_vAVtMidNIF1He3XaEeK6Kz08DWCgJ5T35FukbEnPLTeEpZiDK-nmEBB-SaHPgwC3UZ8/s320/IMG_0446.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459143240398552994" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiRJIj3DY4_-3Ad8m-da2mbLd8-iCFia5E0JqDeLggqeNxHnFN86H1t89u5PvVE9TU9tyA3OD0BqXY8KmrucgohyphenhyphenXns3rs1lNycDAyxwwZ-cYBWlPkwu1k0mSTiylf5pp26cWKdqJuYM/s1600/IMG_0448.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-zHwml42hBWvwfMCrRevoE4WLzzzXLZcW5vCcIFYEGBE5sySlFZA7GYyGDDyPDQct5HyIww-363pTkaScwesIIibggZUHocvP5yDzXSa9uwoOX8iJRQNlcvtDQurkQypqfgZlvbPgUw/s320/IMG_0474.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459143017843942962" /></a><br /><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Last weekend Riley's mom and sister came into town for Easter and General Conference. I had never met Nicki, her husband, or her kids, so it was fun getting to finally meet the last of my husband's family! She brought fresh lemons from Arizona, so Ry and I decided to make fresh homemade lemonade! It was seriously so delicious and refreshing. And what a fun bonding activity! Mmm Mmm good.</div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-87418886618828086492010-01-24T19:27:00.000-08:002010-01-24T20:23:37.189-08:00fun in the snow.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgookh7olfX31pTTh-N2eh-Pky1zWjXfKqBM-ItPXl3PMPl6qrskdljn5Mndmd3mngoq0c0ya-2Ls19-im7zcyVK5CHDLmmorzkRUezC1RTxIn5VQWJQhrJXth3OFucX3f8dAKH5fqYw/s1600-h/DSC06750.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgookh7olfX31pTTh-N2eh-Pky1zWjXfKqBM-ItPXl3PMPl6qrskdljn5Mndmd3mngoq0c0ya-2Ls19-im7zcyVK5CHDLmmorzkRUezC1RTxIn5VQWJQhrJXth3OFucX3f8dAKH5fqYw/s320/DSC06750.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430518508460095746" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEW120DhwYaBpUAZyz6wh8UZONNC4eJoc0tuoRi7NoeQMSxF43qlQ679pT4imA8pMj4Qm5rE5M8sUCgmlLHHLc9kkofIHOmc96fSkjJSk_25AOGZBhrAn8vXx7ls9KBDg80HjF0xXWC_E/s1600-h/DSC06753.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEW120DhwYaBpUAZyz6wh8UZONNC4eJoc0tuoRi7NoeQMSxF43qlQ679pT4imA8pMj4Qm5rE5M8sUCgmlLHHLc9kkofIHOmc96fSkjJSk_25AOGZBhrAn8vXx7ls9KBDg80HjF0xXWC_E/s320/DSC06753.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430518496436795250" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCWDWyxXdbmajAMznqbbrHCArgpYvY1dM5CR9eyvp-WrTuWnXgLHGx5OkfMeU1BKwBidSR5WrqXwyzh_SvrgeXmS7q8lkGywAxOszXrX9o00oMLpWd3oQmg7vTR0Sv6HuckhyE_B9PnM/s1600-h/DSC06767.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCWDWyxXdbmajAMznqbbrHCArgpYvY1dM5CR9eyvp-WrTuWnXgLHGx5OkfMeU1BKwBidSR5WrqXwyzh_SvrgeXmS7q8lkGywAxOszXrX9o00oMLpWd3oQmg7vTR0Sv6HuckhyE_B9PnM/s320/DSC06767.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430518487104252274" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXJ0WE0qTjCjQKJc06xz3ZOaG1DeyebjQqOUqx8xK__wFgVQ4UpSbLxPk3MuRUwYT0na2tia1Akt4o3Y-8wnqlPBS8qsnzg6uQAifdwmPK-Y0WnLffEuov8ZzT7Za2AXW_XV_AifeoF8/s1600-h/DSC06773.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXJ0WE0qTjCjQKJc06xz3ZOaG1DeyebjQqOUqx8xK__wFgVQ4UpSbLxPk3MuRUwYT0na2tia1Akt4o3Y-8wnqlPBS8qsnzg6uQAifdwmPK-Y0WnLffEuov8ZzT7Za2AXW_XV_AifeoF8/s320/DSC06773.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430518478452190578" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEaBBvhBZX3uk1C66MmuidpYInRNNqZ5DbLBT4lzScyg3deZGy58Sesa9qJ-cSaHU76BsqX1Msf9OyVm0ap6uFfDAB89korVvS7d5jU0862zS8ujnc2XcQcWCYMwZ4Aci_qWuiH4KTxo/s1600-h/DSC06779.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEaBBvhBZX3uk1C66MmuidpYInRNNqZ5DbLBT4lzScyg3deZGy58Sesa9qJ-cSaHU76BsqX1Msf9OyVm0ap6uFfDAB89korVvS7d5jU0862zS8ujnc2XcQcWCYMwZ4Aci_qWuiH4KTxo/s320/DSC06779.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430518467876511650" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This weekend it dumped snow for the first time in a few weeks. I love snow. It is one of the most beautiful characteristics on earth. Besides the beauty of the white perfect thick flakes, I dreaded having to be in it. It literally took me 25 minutes to make what should have been a five minute drive from the mall to my house! Friday night Mr. Riley asked what I wanted to do when he got home from work. I had been in a poor mood that afternoon, kind of un-motivated so his idea of going sledding did not interest me in the slightest. That meant effort, and getting wet. Boy I was a bore! After bringing up the idea to my friend Krysta, she decided her and her boyfriend would love to join us, <i>so</i> we went...Rock Canyon Park is a perfectly great place to go in case anyone is wondering. We went twice, Friday and Saturday...Saturday of which was so scary because all the snow had been packed down and turned to ice. I am blogging about this because it was such a neat bonding experience, and with how little Riley and I see each other with our schedules, these are important and precious to me. It had been a while since we'd had so much fun and so easily laughed. Mr. Riley brought out his adrenaline junky side that I had not ever seen! He flew down the hills, head first, over jumps...''what a hunk". Yes, from Little Rascals :) Marriage has been fabulous for us, with an addition of many trials and blessings. Mr. Riley woke up this morning quite sore, not even being able to lift his arms above his head...I didn't feel bad since he was the one throwing himself down the hill! One of our last runs down the hill, Riley had to pull me onto the sled because I was so nervous. He promised me there would be no bumps, and of course right at the bottom we caught air. I playfully yelled at him, and he pinned me down to kiss me in the middle of laughter. Those two nights for me were what I considered pure happiness. I love him and his sweet care toward me. Hooray for random fun experiences. </div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-34435767958379032662010-01-18T19:54:00.000-08:002010-01-18T20:10:00.568-08:00community service.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZWEeuILNWtu-33RqP7EG99YRLHApAoONIUyfmcrh0BpCnyohvnw4a-KmoPWK2s5AhvfAAyVQiThvnRlNwnzCFinofZct1NbVVwXIAGZajRpn4rMxIXv7fWYz6mLbF9L73dywE_4sg5c/s1600-h/IMG_8322.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZWEeuILNWtu-33RqP7EG99YRLHApAoONIUyfmcrh0BpCnyohvnw4a-KmoPWK2s5AhvfAAyVQiThvnRlNwnzCFinofZct1NbVVwXIAGZajRpn4rMxIXv7fWYz6mLbF9L73dywE_4sg5c/s320/IMG_8322.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428296729309157794" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidM4tGF7IMmmPkKITuLGbeReNn7pLA0kflvU30VR3CKBNcnvFdsW00xYJRVzjnUFcL6AXY76y4e0kL0Akticp0dA_eGS-UK-NYp45vcnR-7JmiUeBEUi0UwOzbeQGujTdVKw4L_oqDALw/s1600-h/IMG_8325.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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Real early, I know. For his class, he is required to do so many hours of service, so he started this morning. Today was Martin Luther King day, and BYU had an entire days worth of service activities set up. LDS services had put it together: coloring pages; cutting, coloring, and sewing hand puppets; stuffing dolls; making cut-out games. Riley asked if I wanted to come for the last two hours...grr, all I wanted to do was sleep! Then I realized if I didn't come, I wouldn't see him until 10pm tonight because of his work schedule. Dragging myself out of bed, I dreadingly put on some clothes and hopped in the car with my bowl of Kashi cereal. I had a lot of fun. Spending time with my husband, doing simple service for children that have no where near what I have. And I complain that I'm a newlywed, and can't buy decorations for holidays because I can't afford it! Wow, selfish. This morning I realized that service makes me happy, and doing it with my husband is even more fun. Yay for humbling activities.</div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-4372597052421591842010-01-12T20:30:00.000-08:002010-01-12T20:40:00.471-08:00dear siblings.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulpHSW-QkSovqEZirggWg7MRcFtqiTxwG7IuWrVu19miT7445kz45XPVi16YDiadCJNwgpbOlOj19mNPn5a4tYsdpFanyEKyB1ET95PiRQxP3d8IrqSdTTmVeN95LDTQQfLTGcARo4oc/s1600-h/lastsong.JPG.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulpHSW-QkSovqEZirggWg7MRcFtqiTxwG7IuWrVu19miT7445kz45XPVi16YDiadCJNwgpbOlOj19mNPn5a4tYsdpFanyEKyB1ET95PiRQxP3d8IrqSdTTmVeN95LDTQQfLTGcARo4oc/s320/lastsong.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426079515049946850" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just got off the phone with my sweet 16 year old sister, Corinne. She told me about this book, The Last Song. Corinne just finished reading it...took her like 2 days, no big deal. But what intrigued me was that Nicholas Sparks wrote it. He is a great writer, and it makes for a quick read. I remember when I first read The Notebook. I was still a teenager, and my mom made me read the book before I could see the movie! What a dear mother. But I'm glad I did. There's already a movie trailer for The Last Song...starring Miley Cyrus, yuck. But, I won't judge, and I'll start with reading the book. I have some free time for another week before school really starts to pick up, so here I go...</div><div><div><br /></div><div>My sister inspired me...Being the oldest sibling, I always am fearing my lack of inspiration toward the others. I hope that I've done some good for them; left an OK mark in our home for them to follow. But I'm really proud of my sister Corinne. Now that Melinda and I are out of the home, she has a big responsibility being the oldest one there. I am proud of her, and appreciate that she has stepped up to the plate of maturity, especially in a time where my mom is back in work. I am so blessed with the family that I have. I love that I can call any of them, and be confident that we can have a full conversation. I am grateful that they feel comfortable talking to me. </div><div><br /></div><div>For anyone who is interested in a quick-read sappy story, go get the book from the library. I'm going to!</div><div><br /></div></div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-80538042072486677902010-01-08T13:22:00.001-08:002010-01-08T20:00:40.392-08:00holidayz.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_3miCKPTSh7z2SMhhcjsKK4LQxb36BioD88oznBNvuewallrAl75xwACqJ9yql4g5G-5tpxCuxbWjw4VXcQjiasDaOsDPqThfj-LAjzMT04P8crZ51Cks1LgK-gxHtyq0j7RTA__MO0/s1600-h/DSC06517.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_3miCKPTSh7z2SMhhcjsKK4LQxb36BioD88oznBNvuewallrAl75xwACqJ9yql4g5G-5tpxCuxbWjw4VXcQjiasDaOsDPqThfj-LAjzMT04P8crZ51Cks1LgK-gxHtyq0j7RTA__MO0/s320/DSC06517.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424565931120895650" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmNmN-S7Mf98qGdQXYUg-6qZiMWmx8vNzNXoiokP-1U5zDIFoh5mmCqwEYFkYg21uoVswQvhPZ83phXOCBjFm3xGsc9U-9DRdetFGsVUPEtfrO7wcUaCbfErnYYkYjsgExRo5Qw4oJ1XI/s1600-h/DSC06524.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKMUhhQ2o8gyMFHIyvNw_X3JG3IUxaAblBWkMwNjM3loLVXfxSyjsw2j4HiJUqRDMJS2e5Zxg8n0nF2W3WdOj5vGbv7oabS7FhgVZ8ilWVFyqCR7PJwm0iFrGA9GWcVwhQx5tT45XfwU/s320/DSC06622.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424564004553751858" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Riley and I celebrated our first Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year spent as a married couple. I was more blessed than I could ever have hoped for, and being with family is what made that happen. My family is so loving, so ready to serve, and so close. I am grateful to be able to say the same things about my in-laws. Riley and I are always welcomed, and it is such a blessing to have family so close. Mom and Dad for me are far away. It has been hard to spend time away from them, but Riley keeps me positive. What's not to be positive about anyway? Riley is the perfect companion...he comforts me, he provides for me, he inspires me, and is ready to catch me when I fall. Just the things I loved about my parents. Riley drove Melinda and I 1217.26 miles to my town in Mckinney, Texas. Boy was I spoiled...he didn't let me drive an entire mile. Now there is something to be joyous about, thought I tried to put up a fight and I'll admit I allowed myself to think for just a second that he was being unfair and treating me as thought I didn't know how to drive. HA! How silly of me...he was only caring. Four weeks with my family brought joy to the front of my mind. I was reminded once again how important they are to me. Since I've left home for college, it has been hard to fulfill the role I've taken as the oldest sibling. I missed being a close part of my sibling's lives. But being home proved to me that just because I am away does not mean I don't have an influence on my family, or that I can't still be there for them.</div><div>The Holidays brought a plethora of emotions, but more than that were memories to look back on. Thanksgiving was hard for me because it was the first time I'd been away from my family for it. I was with Riley's side of the family, and it was hard for me to hold myself together! As a complete surprise, Riley and Leanne put together a ''second'' Thanksgiving and made my favorite meal: Hawaiian Haystacks. They told me they wanted me to have a positive memory to cover up the ''negative'' one I'd had. I was also blessed to be able to attend the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert. That's a memory in itself! I can always count on laughs when I'm with Riley ad Cherilyn. The music was truly touching, and was a great start to bringing in the Christmas spirit. Going to Texas was a blast. We went downtown, ice-skated, saw movies, stayed up late, partied with old friends. I got to celebrate Christmas with the love of my life and our very close friends. The silly hats from the pictures were from our ''poppers'' that sat next to our place mats at Christmas Eve dinner. </div><div>Hooray for smiles, laughter, joy, and a positive outlook. A personal resolution of mine is to replace any negative thought or down feeling with a reason to be happy, because if I can't think of one, I don't deserve to be where I'm at.</div></div></div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-23742448439333387092009-11-18T22:44:00.000-08:002009-11-20T22:04:33.991-08:00summer memories and birthday fun.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDigdMsi0yTDKZqV8LZTsLOXu46QXuf8YPnm2BoJDXTNy6QjlsG9aFxbBEH8AgnKAQ2HDCFcJG09WQTxHGuuxNs-uT3F7FdsavWyV_m80lsxbIGFkiJqsLWBL5vGpup5LRwon-1vZXV0/s1600/DSC06111+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDigdMsi0yTDKZqV8LZTsLOXu46QXuf8YPnm2BoJDXTNy6QjlsG9aFxbBEH8AgnKAQ2HDCFcJG09WQTxHGuuxNs-uT3F7FdsavWyV_m80lsxbIGFkiJqsLWBL5vGpup5LRwon-1vZXV0/s320/DSC06111+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406051028973535298" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Our old home. What a little doll house.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFopuKcicoRClT6nauEjiVSdp9SptXU2fGDchBC8eTZ-EGnCG5xrZwi__Q10EJ-5WAdfUZr6NwDzLIfsfWCV2fq2l940MJxBgWLpmMVZPL-tET12YFPYbp-iEDv1yEDY6KIWKZyf7B5KY/s1600/DSC06148+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFopuKcicoRClT6nauEjiVSdp9SptXU2fGDchBC8eTZ-EGnCG5xrZwi__Q10EJ-5WAdfUZr6NwDzLIfsfWCV2fq2l940MJxBgWLpmMVZPL-tET12YFPYbp-iEDv1yEDY6KIWKZyf7B5KY/s320/DSC06148+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406051018900312434" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVFFO-BY7vrVA0XzzSirx5ytX8kze0-z_ykn_fKSExEeonrheGQX6tLHnTfaB-DmKdFcqHBxcB9c32E6rm7GibAZMZ5GldSKP5DYzQSrX1wbnQmQuVG1VDxTOLCXBTPlGZm0a09MFv1k/s1600/DSC05695.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVFFO-BY7vrVA0XzzSirx5ytX8kze0-z_ykn_fKSExEeonrheGQX6tLHnTfaB-DmKdFcqHBxcB9c32E6rm7GibAZMZ5GldSKP5DYzQSrX1wbnQmQuVG1VDxTOLCXBTPlGZm0a09MFv1k/s320/DSC05695.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406048960778682834" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmaoQaDgDNXe7lc_hyNZN-DeiQZPG8cfQIjTGKR-UInVvxK_xEV1SfwE4wf6L2P6nYCejKgOwiX7ttEtLoILEzGLxSudDGYcXysJ9_aH6q6UiMiRE2FGE_kqXqaQB5sQktWZRpxazMao/s1600/DSC05717+2.jpg"></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Oquirrh Mountain temple dedication with the fam, July.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmaoQaDgDNXe7lc_hyNZN-DeiQZPG8cfQIjTGKR-UInVvxK_xEV1SfwE4wf6L2P6nYCejKgOwiX7ttEtLoILEzGLxSudDGYcXysJ9_aH6q6UiMiRE2FGE_kqXqaQB5sQktWZRpxazMao/s1600/DSC05717+2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmaoQaDgDNXe7lc_hyNZN-DeiQZPG8cfQIjTGKR-UInVvxK_xEV1SfwE4wf6L2P6nYCejKgOwiX7ttEtLoILEzGLxSudDGYcXysJ9_aH6q6UiMiRE2FGE_kqXqaQB5sQktWZRpxazMao/s320/DSC05717+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406048952066752226" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Intramural ward softball.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4ebSRCPtQmWFna9ABV244Jqm_XxZvx64XyUWk9icSigfQeFwLVKWgUfzr-efIR4PVmq6XftkgKW0lhGMW5VRc5_QCCVKAocXZexa3XmubUF355WGIhQppLeL5aCTcMoHCrwqieM3KIM/s1600/DSC05734+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4ebSRCPtQmWFna9ABV244Jqm_XxZvx64XyUWk9icSigfQeFwLVKWgUfzr-efIR4PVmq6XftkgKW0lhGMW5VRc5_QCCVKAocXZexa3XmubUF355WGIhQppLeL5aCTcMoHCrwqieM3KIM/s320/DSC05734+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406048944001089058" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ward campout.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2KuX2NuFnbytmlnHHAMwDyFWiUaW_MxnSCt2Vl6nwT1hSmoFAD1BlNWsYVGXLChUT4qU5xtuuS1dCd9ORZAP8t-v2jDPGWjEc2WGR_CLPXgAAIcwnEUyMAv25z6b3dUN6qzvnIjKat4/s1600/DSC05752+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2KuX2NuFnbytmlnHHAMwDyFWiUaW_MxnSCt2Vl6nwT1hSmoFAD1BlNWsYVGXLChUT4qU5xtuuS1dCd9ORZAP8t-v2jDPGWjEc2WGR_CLPXgAAIcwnEUyMAv25z6b3dUN6qzvnIjKat4/s320/DSC05752+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406048755543140178" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Me and Mela and Riley's softball game.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNbVCe_9kanqWWOJsdeC2Nye3_w7YDNLT1YpIgMq-4xYHZs8vV8jqcNBMzh3Jr9h9uFqsZhxeo7a-1NY8tera5qZ-_h130VE9tbDcBd0U7xyj5QJnjoNMldBu8noQi2icJv8fpXQ0CpY0/s1600/DSC05781+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNbVCe_9kanqWWOJsdeC2Nye3_w7YDNLT1YpIgMq-4xYHZs8vV8jqcNBMzh3Jr9h9uFqsZhxeo7a-1NY8tera5qZ-_h130VE9tbDcBd0U7xyj5QJnjoNMldBu8noQi2icJv8fpXQ0CpY0/s320/DSC05781+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406048749937165602" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>One of three hole in ones on our putt-putt date.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwbX6oUc8E_omeFigQ7kHDq0pZ8uZ36PewsNmKjGXl2mTkTiFpA8S1UMSRk2Dvq4Hx30AzpftYB86zJthws2Sf6-jmDsCoJ9LsYMQZujadu87c8fDMdP_OThx-S36-s-4u-gtkYOh1Js/s1600/DSC05787+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwbX6oUc8E_omeFigQ7kHDq0pZ8uZ36PewsNmKjGXl2mTkTiFpA8S1UMSRk2Dvq4Hx30AzpftYB86zJthws2Sf6-jmDsCoJ9LsYMQZujadu87c8fDMdP_OThx-S36-s-4u-gtkYOh1Js/s320/DSC05787+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406048743108494786" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had one too!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6I0zWoKf72XR5geLXLzwzX30KbLSxDw1yjKoWkuFicm_7IgFQYo-RCAl3vgvFKZPsS7uiMZwdruT4bI7AB8PtD59tsjT1KoyOFrxPT-ILEkAd0fhdxna8J6fGZeMjHZ-xhoSur96TrY/s1600/DSC05872+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6I0zWoKf72XR5geLXLzwzX30KbLSxDw1yjKoWkuFicm_7IgFQYo-RCAl3vgvFKZPsS7uiMZwdruT4bI7AB8PtD59tsjT1KoyOFrxPT-ILEkAd0fhdxna8J6fGZeMjHZ-xhoSur96TrY/s320/DSC05872+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406048735094183522" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We also did the batting cages...what a fun date!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDDyyq7gj851vQJ06oDGgMVNNL3N9SbEk4dSkEY_NhMlYoFhInjm7oEc7hcO3Ogs_GoeiNBzpnHoEGshByjzmKi-o8kjbHQDuplwKUpzYwnnGFbKmLUM0-Qc4lGcbzbUpvidoomrSxig/s1600/DSC05964+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDDyyq7gj851vQJ06oDGgMVNNL3N9SbEk4dSkEY_NhMlYoFhInjm7oEc7hcO3Ogs_GoeiNBzpnHoEGshByjzmKi-o8kjbHQDuplwKUpzYwnnGFbKmLUM0-Qc4lGcbzbUpvidoomrSxig/s320/DSC05964+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406048730444804642" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Our birthday up at the cabin. Riley and I went up for a few days, and it was one of the most fun experiences together. He taught me how to ride a four wheeler all by myself! If you get the chance do it...it's time by yourself, and it's quiet! How often does that happen in our busy busy lives?</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrlcoSf6VYU5aWTfvtAw7xL0zWIiH9Ua-ZhCP4dQUYstiwOYLihxm5r-Swq989yq712cjnPa53-34blyBzfgPdluB1Sc5JZEOxoVcXJMINrLN2nAAQIesZppqGzpxyS7yVlmTkwaR2Pk/s1600/DSC05997+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrlcoSf6VYU5aWTfvtAw7xL0zWIiH9Ua-ZhCP4dQUYstiwOYLihxm5r-Swq989yq712cjnPa53-34blyBzfgPdluB1Sc5JZEOxoVcXJMINrLN2nAAQIesZppqGzpxyS7yVlmTkwaR2Pk/s320/DSC05997+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406047856221606946" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6v9B6Pjmd88iiZdYgCuBe8s9bXzzyBC6WobURCVEM16WNcBjsYQqkqXc_PFa9rCjXcOr6Yw17Wku5nY347VVCJUCnpQ21AYOXfD8bNdMWtY5EJacL-p7LtSxrEPy7N80ISihThhJTig/s1600/DSC06005+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6v9B6Pjmd88iiZdYgCuBe8s9bXzzyBC6WobURCVEM16WNcBjsYQqkqXc_PFa9rCjXcOr6Yw17Wku5nY347VVCJUCnpQ21AYOXfD8bNdMWtY5EJacL-p7LtSxrEPy7N80ISihThhJTig/s320/DSC06005+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406047850515061602" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My 21st birthday! Riley made me my favorite cereal, Honey Bunches of Oats, with fresh sliced bananas! I got to eat it in a huge mixing bowl...like three servings worth...yum. My day was complete by 9am. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HkcsTOgGIfpYHjOYz-r2RtJuFBziTV4togrVMZ7mjsEobhjhEMwZtuqBIJnbjGWBbeWJohizJC6R7Vcm9iaGnODdgwB_ExrgovVLER4T03rYgtTqAveXMFcBbuPH-3pO2imxHtEgLX4/s1600/DSC06010+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HkcsTOgGIfpYHjOYz-r2RtJuFBziTV4togrVMZ7mjsEobhjhEMwZtuqBIJnbjGWBbeWJohizJC6R7Vcm9iaGnODdgwB_ExrgovVLER4T03rYgtTqAveXMFcBbuPH-3pO2imxHtEgLX4/s320/DSC06010+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406047841767083986" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhbTQa5iXfWXI9GeEVZxRrHTYizaq4DIGu0HZTvjwIxSHIrb6_B2HIa6gErHQZHsLGA1xAAhcBft0dIwWKPnGZvdeFuWJzik1mRxwOEGYGb50DwR4kN_ioMZQ_IcaUCGins4X0C8hQOU/s1600/DSC06055+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhbTQa5iXfWXI9GeEVZxRrHTYizaq4DIGu0HZTvjwIxSHIrb6_B2HIa6gErHQZHsLGA1xAAhcBft0dIwWKPnGZvdeFuWJzik1mRxwOEGYGb50DwR4kN_ioMZQ_IcaUCGins4X0C8hQOU/s320/DSC06055+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406047578259957186" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We were definitely driving while I took this picture. He must love me!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyEiKj8iUMeYB3RJ3_Ur1UozsrP-32CnulXusdGmhpPgCSnDD0ozNvSuhYieuBh1npZmq2V8gUE2GF76nWCQ5v7WQ3xdHf0yafI_QEkGFH-MlQECnFMWanrrxZ1ZYKcqfppe0nTcvOOY/s1600/DSC06056+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyEiKj8iUMeYB3RJ3_Ur1UozsrP-32CnulXusdGmhpPgCSnDD0ozNvSuhYieuBh1npZmq2V8gUE2GF76nWCQ5v7WQ3xdHf0yafI_QEkGFH-MlQECnFMWanrrxZ1ZYKcqfppe0nTcvOOY/s320/DSC06056+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406047570220206834" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Had to capture the nerd in him...isn't he handsome?</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8aMZX2_fZNbaO41A7dh_uSI_uu13DLPotAuC9d2TYlzbqSxNcfn-W20UtiOpe7o1W2NiQZ5mAi2s2-0PDHvDp4TX4PO4z76-uh60buIoeW3dWwwg_2soiiXTNyAenzRKWFoaensZWkQ/s1600/DSC06087+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8aMZX2_fZNbaO41A7dh_uSI_uu13DLPotAuC9d2TYlzbqSxNcfn-W20UtiOpe7o1W2NiQZ5mAi2s2-0PDHvDp4TX4PO4z76-uh60buIoeW3dWwwg_2soiiXTNyAenzRKWFoaensZWkQ/s320/DSC06087+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406047560293704578" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>First time I've shot a real gun. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqDCq3c7wp-yvDE2OFSMgXBDsnMKneZgc9s778KOYk_ifRI7EaSaAsSQfl3aUk4UavEs4fCflcnhO-dT5cpYFUqwq8NqrX06Im8d6jCiXntX1TmUC1LYeuNcFaC76bKqy2FcLXMUnBIo/s1600/DSC06092+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqDCq3c7wp-yvDE2OFSMgXBDsnMKneZgc9s778KOYk_ifRI7EaSaAsSQfl3aUk4UavEs4fCflcnhO-dT5cpYFUqwq8NqrX06Im8d6jCiXntX1TmUC1LYeuNcFaC76bKqy2FcLXMUnBIo/s320/DSC06092+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406047554854208162" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Riley surprised me with a cake! And to think I ever doubted...</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ncUikK-RLSOGeGv_ffoyp95vVW6GHRSv1lLMbCDeA-aqyAS41Su0ENcrN6pLmyRsbGqMXVOoC0tBozs8AW6zKbOJHfo8IrwGedvmNrJJ3lJcUttXQopwXAXa-Bcxin5Bp4LNhIB9h08/s1600/DSC06103+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ncUikK-RLSOGeGv_ffoyp95vVW6GHRSv1lLMbCDeA-aqyAS41Su0ENcrN6pLmyRsbGqMXVOoC0tBozs8AW6zKbOJHfo8IrwGedvmNrJJ3lJcUttXQopwXAXa-Bcxin5Bp4LNhIB9h08/s320/DSC06103+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406047547666273698" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My car after a few days in the mud and rain. She held up like a beauty.</div></div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-39873676731044900892009-11-15T22:29:00.000-08:002009-11-15T22:48:15.132-08:001/2 a year.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtz6kFZdRFBuHsqHgsihggVarQ8FW1jhBQnMBALgVw9okU1Ffq6htbDHqzY-LRqFbTYcqBqtLp3gbBmoos9vQYEjkp619XIbc0eTOMJdgXAF674JzIgXSlTdU2dO5N2RbMUruF4oUBcaM/s1600/IMG_3956.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtz6kFZdRFBuHsqHgsihggVarQ8FW1jhBQnMBALgVw9okU1Ffq6htbDHqzY-LRqFbTYcqBqtLp3gbBmoos9vQYEjkp619XIbc0eTOMJdgXAF674JzIgXSlTdU2dO5N2RbMUruF4oUBcaM/s320/IMG_3956.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404585346719644866" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWlfgHzKjkf6dnHo3SkqGUgnsZFt0X0OhvCWWtTevx9okx2s35v8M1l-nMuK9a9Zh6vv0kUK1b_gZX_W5zwldV2DVGmR4Ph0BZrIqmtFJuuqOIdijZ_Al-vVIerl0fy8C-PqX2vWW3c8/s1600/IMG_3967.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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It was a beautiful sunday, besides the cold, brisk air. I gave a talk in sacrament meeting, and Riley taught Priesthood. I'll be honest for Riley, he didn't remember it was our 'anniversary'...if you can call 6 months a legit date to remember! I guess he didn't forget, because I never really reminded him! But he didn't <i>realize</i> it was the 15th. But guess what? I still love him. He was still considerate to me all day, he still treated me like any woman would desire. Our 'special day' events were making my dad's famous crepes this morning. That was a big deal for me, because that meant getting up and ready <i>early</i> on a sunday morning. Then we went outside to take pictures to capture memories! It was hard to get a picture of the both of us together, so we took individuals, and then Riley took over and just kept snapping. So, I decided to showcase his photo shoot. I think he did ok, haha. Riley is truly my example. He is always adding fun to our relationship, and keeping things light on our feet. That is the way marriage should be, and I'm glad I have experienced it: looking for the positive no matter what. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">My sweet Mr. Worthen. And I'm his "little Missy". I love when he calls me that. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Six months come, and we are still truckin'.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-54130844884438898552009-11-11T23:02:00.000-08:002009-11-11T23:06:09.117-08:00wedding receptions.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFMCkHpHvuRPjWzW6ZOFKps8qvnEEGIrrbkoLFshg8TSx5IoRUAN_T6raUDY07aeIWKEd1FSTzUGZvSRneLEp6wRz5r1B_KpqOXb9odRRK0in6BqUhr0p372kCUM-Tziy73l4rcVeZzE/s1600-h/DSC05952+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFMCkHpHvuRPjWzW6ZOFKps8qvnEEGIrrbkoLFshg8TSx5IoRUAN_T6raUDY07aeIWKEd1FSTzUGZvSRneLEp6wRz5r1B_KpqOXb9odRRK0in6BqUhr0p372kCUM-Tziy73l4rcVeZzE/s320/DSC05952+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403109197487048706" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Our first ever wedding reception as a married couple. The first reception we went to together was quite awkward. Riley offered to take me, I guess as his date. But in my head, we weren't even dating yet. Everyone at the party kept asking us how long we'd been together and when we were getting married! It was so much fun though, and I'll admit it probably sparked my thinking, and his planning. So yay for wedding receptions...truly they bring the most complete strangers together.</div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-61646567231123631582009-11-11T22:13:00.000-08:002009-11-11T23:02:29.802-08:00feeding ducks.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOivg9NFjDiH7IZTaOa2rXtgh_vrRrReRsU5q0V1mjLU71GMFcW6U0EDscJdetYW0er7Agi_PZ6QNtVbd-4NMWi0jbALCYf7v45YZbp7F5navq9Fec4U0K7xAcA-Zkv2it1BY-omFsPu0/s1600-h/DSC05878+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOivg9NFjDiH7IZTaOa2rXtgh_vrRrReRsU5q0V1mjLU71GMFcW6U0EDscJdetYW0er7Agi_PZ6QNtVbd-4NMWi0jbALCYf7v45YZbp7F5navq9Fec4U0K7xAcA-Zkv2it1BY-omFsPu0/s320/DSC05878+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403106871055603266" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguOuJD83qG9NJqoWgMZZr_04plw1OS8j1Q-AVRnL35-TVsn2T23ar149umD9NejxwChULCRlIOyf8L4ygcM4tRVl_IHpGU0Lq3hqIjvdC2U91w9RCtU2H-Z8rc02k6De-eVyHLDR5WH4/s1600-h/DSC05875+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1igXyQ8ho6B6jdB_KCmQkHt0cZ6CCYC3xEhuryVqbGFdOf0diJLgjlsQb16iBzArmiH9PWauTC-LSOxtHLBMs_2DuyU0WIzwSucn9QXzhkJQSwBdQr_92F3edFPNZHgXJRusqnwsPY2k/s320/DSC05938+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403106557831261122" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>When can you ever remember a bad 'duck feeding' memory? They are always fun, and a great way to bond! This was about 3 months ago, when we were still living in our little victorian home, right next to BYU and its famous ducky pond. And yes, my hair was blonde.. Riley tried feeding the ducks out of his hand, while I chased them around and tried to get them to pose for the camera. There was the cutest fuzzy white baby duck that wouldn't sit still if I fed him! I wanted to take him home as a pet. Seriously, it looked so soft, and its feathers puffed out like a fur ball. But anyway, Riley and I enjoyed our monthly trips to feed the ducks bread. I recommend it. I think it's past due for another one, before they freeze over. </div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-2413898915600152322009-11-01T17:05:00.000-08:002009-11-01T20:01:16.745-08:00halloween fun.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2VyVFvuhYjvD93WTzrWsgF5Z3SiwbRePCN7cAjPsDiUme3niMOxZyAY9UEooY1wqMHvxDWJ8EqM8H-I291cOpE6LCThgInXdo6V7PQEhm-pUikFXxSx_YjHFegm2W_Gka7F9TynmWRM/s1600-h/DSC06430+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2VyVFvuhYjvD93WTzrWsgF5Z3SiwbRePCN7cAjPsDiUme3niMOxZyAY9UEooY1wqMHvxDWJ8EqM8H-I291cOpE6LCThgInXdo6V7PQEhm-pUikFXxSx_YjHFegm2W_Gka7F9TynmWRM/s320/DSC06430+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399310259682969026" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDiV7sByHrPXh9EXUAcut_5djYLdJLcIDU9iWujCE8sk3oXf-a0PGwfcjUwKTDRME11eT6kuwXOlfh8yBAWP-s6K8b1invlVkmeW38geCfuwvv12khMdmtdYJYN-2rXznRDEVropmf_Q/s1600-h/DSC06414+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDiV7sByHrPXh9EXUAcut_5djYLdJLcIDU9iWujCE8sk3oXf-a0PGwfcjUwKTDRME11eT6kuwXOlfh8yBAWP-s6K8b1invlVkmeW38geCfuwvv12khMdmtdYJYN-2rXznRDEVropmf_Q/s320/DSC06414+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399308627614502770" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvTRd8orISUrzzsMemz6eVxy5DMnyaJGZ4SyaIQwsiywmD-7fqygb0cywIrqdAdfwB6001yAS6_0ZNt8_QcdQZVOCUA6fX7WzhK68V3IpZzyhOdYFO7VUQzSibxA8svcwu4cR-arPR5s/s1600-h/DSC06419+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvTRd8orISUrzzsMemz6eVxy5DMnyaJGZ4SyaIQwsiywmD-7fqygb0cywIrqdAdfwB6001yAS6_0ZNt8_QcdQZVOCUA6fX7WzhK68V3IpZzyhOdYFO7VUQzSibxA8svcwu4cR-arPR5s/s320/DSC06419+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399308622018223458" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxNdOaqiIb-_oliEDCc-ucBNBbUmHL8nQWe0ZmufqVaObZAdrIS3gKQ2HQAdc5w28e9b3zr0q7klr3WGy0rSgcJzRts4Gs8Ke9mYiufk7w7GWM_oQMff5nUFtNlOAdlhow2JjFh98bNs/s1600-h/DSC06421+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxNdOaqiIb-_oliEDCc-ucBNBbUmHL8nQWe0ZmufqVaObZAdrIS3gKQ2HQAdc5w28e9b3zr0q7klr3WGy0rSgcJzRts4Gs8Ke9mYiufk7w7GWM_oQMff5nUFtNlOAdlhow2JjFh98bNs/s320/DSC06421+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399308615697108242" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have loved spending holidays with my husband. With our schedules so busy, it's hard to get time with one another. Holidays provide a chance to recognize the joy in our lives. Halloween has been our second holiday together as husband and wife. Decorating and setting up my house has been a blast. We are finally all moved in, and I truly feel like we have a home. I am learning that to build up a collection of decorations for seasons takes patience and time! I missed my mom's house where the entirety felt like that specific holiday. But it's expensive!! So we had two decorations that I was very proud of! I'll put up pictures on the next blog. </div><div><br /></div><div>So I am starting to become obsessed with my little nephew Jack. It makes me want to start a little family of my own. ... not just yet. But to watch my sweet husband holding baby Jack is one of the most precious experiences. The way he looks at the baby; his whole demeanor changes. It is sweet. Hmm...the joys of life. Boys can be sensitive!</div></div></div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-87424932456457066082009-08-25T18:59:00.000-07:002009-08-31T13:14:40.771-07:00our wedding.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KP3l3m2UTzUB3GhePujXtlYla19QUhbXTUckH9AunaSlW2lo9BUiJFFmJGrxHxFElGDMFzJI_jUXLzuH5qhOw_VYW070FBfTFwUbKbgFGS0UvinnYcd01KYoFNFht0igBIVmxkRc-Zg/s1600-h/_DSC0656.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374100657854696434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KP3l3m2UTzUB3GhePujXtlYla19QUhbXTUckH9AunaSlW2lo9BUiJFFmJGrxHxFElGDMFzJI_jUXLzuH5qhOw_VYW070FBfTFwUbKbgFGS0UvinnYcd01KYoFNFht0igBIVmxkRc-Zg/s320/_DSC0656.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqbKJWZxO3p5Hccd4WwNlkyw2NEJN1tMs3IcQ9vFhFXR9Phin7UqwD1bWClxsiQ213F_O4F-laqxwKj7Usp2UXPqxw9Iyh2IFvpJVpJNq8HQSC5trbSfLollMl4vRTcxsHrSrXCgPKNE/s1600-h/_DSC0375.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; 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FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374094089657060594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwX-SD8wYdlD3rNkjfYLwDoqFI9Vh3ZlhnY964N6y_OATYWLMiDRtPEacurSMjpoWKdiRuJRqYnlxeWxm8bEOKebdfD_uQ4mf3xDShYAk8ziQgg7lwXMc55ALcxzaIDhLgXxmPhqXVIjg/s320/_DSC0224.jpg" /><br /></a><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br />Riley and I got married May 15, 2009. Exactly one year later from the day we met. It was a glorious day; you could say that everything fell right into place after weeks of hussle and bussle. We have had quite the ride since that day. Three months and ten days later. I have a wonderful husband. Riley is thoughtful, understanding, kind, spiritual, supportive, handsome, but most of all patient. What a trait that I have learned to work on. It amazes me how calm he is. How loving he is. How well he can talk me through a stressful day, a bad mood, or a trial.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I remember one of the first weeks we were living in our precious victorian home, I had been working on pulling weeds for 4 hours. It was hot. I was complaining. My body ached. He had been at work all day, and when he pulled in to the driveway, the first thing I wanted to do was complain. He helped me out of the rose bushes, and pulled me into a hug. I will never forget that hug. We just sat there, quiet, enjoying each other's comfort. He made me feel loved, and my worries simmered. We held each other for what seemed like forever; I didn't want to let go! He complimented me on all the hard work I had done, and forgot himself for 5 minutes. I learned from that day that I love hugs. I have told him to result to hugging me when I am being a ''bugger''. It works. Try it! The anger gets pushed away, and you just enjoy the moment.<br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>School starts tomorrow for me, and next Monday for Riley. I'm going to UVU and Riley to BYU. I am so excited for this semester. Our first time to both be working and going to school full time. Yes, we will be faced with hard trials. An obvious one being that we won't see each other too often. But I can't wait to work through it! To learn and get stronger. The last two months have truly worked me, made me rely on the Spirit. There have been nights crying, questioning how everything could work. But honestly, it has been some of the greatest couple of months in my life. I have been strengthened. The Lord has given me hardships to enable me to grow.</div><br /><div>Yay for learning! Yay for being blessed with education and talent. Married life is good, and will only get better. I love to write, and am excited to share my life with those I care about.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>a little worth-en ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532248620134078322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563100763320528062.post-89118535895069916062009-04-22T23:56:00.000-07:002009-08-31T14:19:49.601-07:00lovers. just the beginning.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5y_UxMiqx-Zdj4s8mYw2hiT_ghLxqjR1_ihk5S9k_VZAqGfZqmvZgvbaHVh3GS7lnu0VQLCV3_Ty9WiyZEVQTbiRudQlA4cPHuK-g4hQYfNwM7OHHvvHx748KQalRue-lNVyU7aa-I4/s1600-h/20090418_8792.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx19UljGhQRtamgmdrEtChnp2G9up8mQtfH00GERm85bihLgKBUhXEUY4DzMyVnLxJGGD4b2G9gvE6hhCBBQM8jdS-8zf2OaDNSo8dh4ax4hkp9mrnUcN5WEMiOw2PXCWsmNyhsU2g8-o/s1600-h/20090418_8809.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327782871340822690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; 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