Game Fun

I know I've posted a few times in the last couple of days, but I had to do this one. I've been thinking lately about how much I enjoy playing games, and how cool it is to get to spend time with people I care about while playing a fun game. :) Here are a couple of games I am really into right now...if you want instructions let me know.

I love Speed....even though Steve beats me most of the time.

There's Hand and Foot...a team game that Steve's parents always stomp us at....but it's SO much fun.

Ticket to Ride...this one is really fun, and it teaches you major cities in the United States....if you need help with that. LOL.


My newest game...and one I think will become a favorite is called Bohnanza. Get this, it's all about planting, trading, selling, donating, and harvesting BEANS. Crazy I know, but it's actually pretty darn fun.


I just really like games! If you or your family play any really fun games....pass them on to me. I'd love to add some more good ones to my list.

Canadian Brass Concert

This week, my mom and I went to a Canadian Brass Concert. It was AWESOME!! It is a world renowned brass quintet that was so much fun to listen to. Here are a couple clips of the concert.

Logan Trip Part 2

So, Steve and I got home from our trip up north TWO weeks ago...already. I had such a great time. To just recap the rest of the weekend...here goes:

1. The SUU team played five games in the pouring rain, and a very cool temperature. They did their best and were fun to watch...even though they did not have much success.
2. We watched conference....and I LOVED all of it. I feel so blessed and rejuvenated by the words of the disciples. I was uplifted, and I am motivated to do better.
   
3. We ate dinner at Steve's grandparents house. I got to visit with some of his cousins, and eat some wonderful food. The entire family was really nice, and I'm so glad we got to spend some time there.
4. We drove home...well....Steve drove home, which I appreciate so much!
   

There's the rest of the weekend in a nutshell. I had a great time, and couldn't have asked for a better way to spend conference weekend!

The SUU Militia Frisbee team in all their glory!Steve covered in mud...how cute is he???

A provocative pose by Michael James Kip Mosdell....shocking!!

Katie and me being frisbee groupies.

Logan Trip Part 1

So Steve and I are in the middle of our trip up north. Here's a little run down of what we have done thus far:

We got to Provo and went to lunch with Jordan...at Zupa's. It was excellent. Then, we went with Jor to a park and played frisbee on this rockin' hill. Here is a picture Steve took of the two of us.

Then we went back to my old apartment and just hung out. Last night, Steve took me out to Tucano's...which was fantastic. The pineapple is AWESOME!! Don't worry...the meat, and salad...and everything about that place is good. :) We then went and hung out with one of Steve's old roommates Rob and his wife for a bit and then I went and crashed at Jor's house for the night. (Thanks for having me Jor!)

This morning, Steve made breakfast and we took off to come up to Logan. Instead of driving up I-15 the entire way, we decided to drive up Provo Canyon, go through Heber and come back to the freeway at Ogden. It was well worth the extra time it took us. We stopped at one of Steve's favorite places up the canyon and took some fantastic pictures.

We went to lunch with Katie and hung out for a bit before she went to work. Now we are just enjoying the BYU vs. USU game at Katie's apartment and having such a good time. This weekend has been so much fun so far...and there's still lots to come. :)

I'm totally excited to watch the frisbee tournament tomorrow. It'll be awesome!

Fantastic Couple of Weeks!

So.....

It's been a few weeks since I posted on my blog. I guess I have kind of been dreading this post-since it means a lot for my future. I have had to postpone my mission due to three bulging discs in my lower back. When I went to Dallas a few weeks ago, I was fine. On the way home, in the Salt Lake airport I started to have back spasms. By the time I got home, I was in so much pain I had my mom take me to insta-care.

After x-rays, an MRI, and lots of tears, I found out I have these bulging discs in my back. I have indefinitely postponed my mission based on what happens with my back...as well as other things. I go tomorrow-well pretty much today to St. George to receive four steroid shots in my back to see if that will help with the remainder of the pain. I am a little nervous, but know that the Lord knows what's best for me, and will help me through it.

As for me-I am again in a limbo in my life. There are many good things that have come from this experience. Here's a list of my latest blessings:

1. I am not headed to the MTC with a back problem that could have sent me home from my mission early.
2. I have had the wonderful opportunity to spend the last week and a half with my sister Stephanie and niece Eliza from Texas.
3. I got to give 2...count them 2 farewell talks, both of which were a success, and both of which I learned a TON from.
4. My family and good friends have been entirely supportive of everything I have done, and will continue to support me no matter what. That is a HUGE blessing in my life!
5. I got to sing with all of my siblings and my dad with my mom at the piano-what a cool thing to be able to do.
6. I got to go up the canyon with Steve and Steph and Ellie-a beautiful and fun afternoon! Followed by Starbucks of course.
7. I got to sing with Steve yesterday in church. What a talented and wonderful guy. Thanks for singing with me. :)
8. My cousin Charisse got sealed in the St. George temple-and I was able to be there.
   

I could go on and on....even though I have had trials in my life lately, I know my Heavenly Father loves me. He has provided me with countless blessings through all these trials. My testimony has grown so much, and the knowledge that I have gained that I am being led in the direction I am supposed to go, and that the Lord honestly and truly has a hand in my life has been incredibly evident to me.


Here are just a few pictures of the last couple weeks.

Steve, Addy and Dawson-what good lookin' people!

Lucky Aunt Nanny!

The Kid Pond at Wood's Ranch

Steve and Ellie-great smiles!

Steph and Ellie on the Canyon Trail

Steve, Ellie and I-we had such a fun time!

Good Times in Dallas!

I got to spend this last week at my sister's house in Texas. We ate delicious food, played Settlers, did LOTS of shopping, and got our toes done. And last, but definitely not least, we went to the Dallas Temple on Saturday. I had a great time playing with Eliza, and I appreciate so much my sis. and bro. in law having me stay and hang out with them. I love them all so much! Here's a few pics. from the week.

Labor Day Fun!!

Over Labor Day Weekend, I got to spend lots of time with family and friends. On Monday, Steve, Katie and I drove out to Parowan for the big Labor Day Parade. It was fun to laugh at some of the entries, and listen to the bands play...you see...we're all a bunch of BAND NERDS! There is no denying the fact that we all played in the band at Cedar High, and I can't speak for Steve and Katie, but I loved every minute of it.

We then all went up to my Grandparents cabin at Brian Head and played cards, had some lunch and just plain hung out. I am so lucky to be blessed with such an awesome family. I had a really good weekend, and since I'm leaving so soon, I truly value the time I get to spend with the people I love.

Steve...chillin' at the parade.

Katie....gotta love this girl!

Katie and Me cheesy grinning at the parade.