The Holidays

Happy Holidays

"We all enjoy giving and receiving presents. But there is a difference between presents and gifts. The true gifts may be part of ourselves—giving of the riches of the heart and mind—and therefore more enduring and of far greater worth than presents bought at the store.
"Of course, among the greatest of gifts is the gift of love....
"Some, like Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens's A Christmas Carol, have a hard time loving anyone, even themselves, because of their selfishness. Love seeks to give rather than to get. Charity towards and compassion for others is a way to overcome too much self-love"

-James E. Faust

Our first Utah Christmas was a success.

The lady made me pose like that, okay?!

I am so blessed to have such an amazing immediate family and extended family. We're crazy and some times we act like we don't get along.. and sometimes we don't--but we still love each other. Wouldn't trade my family and their funniness for anything in the world.

New Years

I always make New Years resolutions but I never actually achieve them so I decided to make New Years goals.

1. Search for people who need friends.. and be their friend.

2. Be more patient

3. Save money in all areas it can be saved

4. Study, understand, and share the gospel

5. Prepare for marriage

I'm so thankful for everyone I know. I have had such an amazing year. Lots of ups and downs but I know that everything happens for a reason. I'm so excited to see what 2014 will bring.

Happy New Year everyone!

Thanks for reading,

xoxo