Gratitude- Day 2

Today (actually yesterday, I am just a day late) I am grateful for my parents. Actually, every day I am so very grateful for them. My mom is kind, caring, and fun! She never hesitates to help me whenever I am in need and I am not sure what I would do if she didn't help me and if she wasn't there when I need it. My dad is amazing! He is also kind and fun and also patient and loving. I love that I can say I never heard him raise his voice at me. He, too, is willing to help me whenever I am in need. I love you both dearly!!!

Gratitude Journal

Day 1
I am grateful I have a job. I may complain about it a lot but at least I have a job, which is better than not having a job. It pays the bills!

Havasupai (again)

I don't know exactly what it is about this place but I absolutely love it. Just over a week ago, I made my second trip down to Havasupai. And it was definitely worth the 2 days we got to spend down there, the money, and the blisters. After getting the days off work just the day before we left, I was so excited. We drove down Friday afternoon, got to the Hilltop (or trail head) at about midnight and started the ever so long night. 8 miles down and about 3-4 hours later we reach the village where the Natives live. We have to camp out in front of the tourist office and attempt to sleep while we wait for it to open. Once we pay and get our ticket thing we can finally continue 2 miles to the campground. About halfway to the campground though you get your first look:



And the picture just doesn't capture the beautiful blue color of the water and the way the morning sun hits the falls. It's spectacular.

Then hike about another half mile and you see this:


Havasu Falls

Then a half mile or so past the campground is another waterfall with quite the climb down to get to it:


Mooney Falls

I love this place and everything about it. I love that we can leave our cell phones, laptops, tv, etc behind and just enjoy the peace that these waterfalls bring. Despite the no showers, living off food you bring, (and for me that's cheese and crackers and power bars) the blisters from those dang Chacos, the squirrels, the sore muscles, and the overworked knee, I wanna go back.

He's an Elder

Well, my "little" brother is now officially a missionary. It's bittersweet really. I'll miss him like crazy but am very proud of his decision to sacrifice two years of life to serve the Lord and preach the Gospel. He's such an awesome brother and a great example to me. It's kind of funny that when we were younger I could say I disliked him. I mean I loved him cause he was my brother but I really couldn't stand him. He drove me crazy. But I grew up and so did he, thank goodness. Anyway I just wanted to post some pictures of us since I never do and thought I should.



Just me and him went to Lagoon on Monday and had a blast!



Before taking him to the MTC.



He always has to make faces in these kinds of pictures.

Geez

Can I just say the whole "I'm engaged" then "April Fools" is really old? Think of a new April Fools joke if you're gonna play one on Facebook...

Thought of the Day

Life is good. I love getting in my car and a song comes on the radio that I just love. I turn it up and rock out. :) This morning I did that and I couldn't help but think how great life is and how the small and simple things can brighten your day. I wondered why I've wasted much time being so depressed..... Have a fabulous day!

Yo

I was looking at my Facebook and at people's post and had the thought.. "Why am I even friends with you? I didn't even like you in high school." I think I'm gonna de-junk my Facebook..... I mean who cares how many 'friends' I have.