A thought to remember ...

Today I had the chance to think a little bit more about this trial in my life and someone I look up to so much shared this quote with me that I will forever remember! "Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift that's why It's called the Present." It really got me thinking and definitely put a smile on my face! I've decided to write this one down and read it everyday! It put a lot of things I've been thinking about in perspective and in a way it was an answer to many prayers!
I had to giggle when he told me where he heard it though, from the the movie Kung-Fu Panda. I love that show!

CaLiFoRniA PiCtUrEs ...

I finally got some pictures from my trip and I'm so excited! I keep looking a them and telling myself that I could really use another trip with my amazing family and those adorable grand kids that I can't get enough of! I can't believe how much I miss having everyone together already ... Those last few days were incredible and I'm crossing my fingers that it happens again soon! So I thought I would post a few of my favorites, so in no particular order here goes ...



Me, Taft, and Owen .... Love that Sunset!
Owen and Taft's backside ...


Me and Cal ....
Logan ... This picture makes me laugh!
Adorable baby Lincoln ....
A bunch of us! ....
Me, Tessa J, and Cal ... I love that kids smile!
Most of the girls .... OH and Logan
Owen sure loves his grandma ...
Most of the gang at the beach! I could really go for another amazing game of beach volleyball right about now!
A little crab that took us seriously ten minutes to catch and when we went to show Lesha, it jumped out of Taft's hands .... AAAHHHHH!
When you touch these, they wrap around your finger ....
I had this idea in my head that Sea stars were squishy and I was quite sad when it felt just like the rock I was standing on ... interesting!

Brunette, for now.

This picture was taken right before we went to bed at about mmmm 2 am?... I know you can't help but love my retainer!

I was feeling a little rebellious a few nights ago while staying at my friend Kendra's house, so I decided to dye my hair. I've only done this one other time and I'm pretty sure it wasn't this dark. We had so much fun doing it and it turned out so cute! I love it! My mom was a little shocked but she said if I loved it then she loved it. I've been told it makes me look younger so without make-up I could probably pass for ... 13? Nice!
I went to lunch with two of my favorite girls the next day so here is a mixture of the two in these pictures. Lunch with them was so fun and I hope we can manage to do it more often!

*Family*

I've had a lot of time to think lately which has been good and bad. I'm going through something I never expected. I never ever thought that I would go through the trial of my own divorce, especially because I feel like I've had enough pieces from that cake! It's hard to say that I gave this marriage everything I had and things just didn't work out. It's interesting that the last few weeks have brought me so much pain and heart-ache yet I've received more happiness, comfort and joy than I deserve. This is a big change in my life and I've never been so scared but I can't help but wonder and look forward to what the Lord has in store for me. It's hard to imagine something good coming from something so hard but I know that if I stay close to the Lord all will be well.
I have received a million nice phone calls, cards, flowers, text messages, emails, and prayers and I can't explain the comfort that they have given me. My family and friends are behind me 100% and no matter what it takes they want to see me happy! It's such a blessing to know that there are so many people out there that love me, want what is best for me, and would give me the world to see me smile! My family is beyond the greatest thing I could ever ask for, I can't tell you how lucky I am. They truly are amazing!
This picture was taken outside the Temple the day Taft & Lesha got married. It's one of my favorite pictures ever. My siblings are my best friends and I couldn't ask for any better supporters. My Mom raised us all so well and it's because of her that we are who we are!