God be With You...

...till we meet again.

On October 4, 2011, my sweet Grandpa passed away. It all happened so fast and I don't know that I was quite ready for it. Then again, I don't know if you can really prepare yourself for things like this. Nonetheless, I was grateful that he didn't suffer and that he passed peacefully. I love my Grandpa and I miss him. But I was talking to a friend of mine who told me that now I can become closer to him than I was before he died. Why you ask? Well because now he doesn't have a frail body and a lost mind that doesn't remember who I am. I can still talk to him and show him new stuff I learn or what's going on in my life, and I know he's there. Listening and caring to everything I have to say.

The viewing and funeral services were really beautiful. I'm so glad that I have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life so that I KNOW that I will see my Grandpa again. I KNOW that we will be reunited as a family, and I KNOW that if I stay strong and keep the commandments, I don't have to be sad. All will be well.

Here are a few pictures of the viewing/funeral:

I love to see...

the TEMPLE.

I'll go inside someday. I'll covenant with my Father. I'll promise to obey.

For the temple is a holy place, where we are sealed together. As a child of God, I've learned this truth...



A family is FOREVER.

Giant Spiritual Genius.

I had the most wonderful opportunity to go to Education Week this year at BYU-Idaho. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's basically EFY but for older people. Needless to say, it is absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a spiritual boost or perhaps just an escape from day-to-day tasks, then this is the place to go. My "little sister" came with me and I couldn't have been more excited for that! We had a fantastic time. We laughed and cried and grew in so many ways. We were drenched in spiritual knowledge and did our best to soak it all up. I had a great time and I thought I would share a few of the highlights/memories that we captured on film with you all. Enjoy!

Fun.

My goodness. It feels as though it has been ages since I blogged....oh wait. That's probably because it has been! Sheesh. I am a slacker. I don't know who, or if anyone reads this, but if you do, I apologize for being so lame and not sharing things with you. So a lot has happened since I last blogged. I would like to share quite a bit of what has gone on, but not all in one post. It would make me...as well as you crazy. I don't know many people who love to read ginormicous blog posts. I don't like them. Therefore, I will just post a bunch of posts that are smaller and more entertaining :)

Ok. So. I got some fabulous pictures from my aunt that were taken at my cousins bridal shower. They are quite epic. I'm not sure if I really should post these, but alas, I will. I hope that you get a good laugh out of them if nothing else. Here is a small glimpse into my personality and those you will see with me :)

A day...

in the mountains can work wonders on the soul :) See for yourself!...

(Fruit dip=food of the Gods)

(Isn't my motha so cute!?)

(Even Jezz enjoyed herself)

(Food and games are all you need.)

(I took up a bag with crayons and coloring books in it, and I happened to find some acrylic paint at the bottom of the bag. I couldn't resist!)

(I fell asleep listening to this)

( Kathryn is a cutie too!)

(What's camping without a uke and some jams??)