So much has been happening...

I can not believe that April is almost over. I feel like I have been so disconnected. Here is a little update from my world. I graduated from LDSBC on the 15th. I have found that a lot of people don't think it is that is that big of a deal, but after going to school for almost 4 years, I felt quite accomplished. I got hired as an executive assistant for a law firm and have found happiness. I love my job, FINALLY. Work has kept me so busy which I am very very grateful for. I thought that by graduating I would finally have time for myself, but Blake and I remain as busy as ever. We have been doing lots for our callings as ward missionaries. We got to speak at the baptism of a dear friend of mine Suzie Beamish. This woman has been through a lot and I am so grateful for her example. She has taught me how to be a fighter and she is the happiest woman I know. We have been trying to be outside as often as weather permits. Liberty Park has become our home away from home. Volleyball, Rugby, and Frisbee have been the activity of choice. We love that park! Ahh! Last Sunday we took a quick walk before church that ended up keeping us out for an hour walking around. It was heaven. We drove up Emigration Canyon and got to study a couple conference talks at Little Dell. I love days like that. I can't help but want to be outside. Yesterday added to the busyness of my life. Blake and I got to go to the Salt Lake Temple for Stake Temple Day. It was much needed and a great session. It has been a while since we have been able to go together. After the session, we were able to talk with the Bishopric. I was then asked to be the new Young Woman's President. Oh sure. I still can't believe it and I am adjusting to the shock, as if I wasn't busy enough! When Bishop asked I thought he was joking, then it hit me. My eyes weld up with tears and I accepted. They left Blake and I alone and I just began to pray. After a little bawl session with Blake (he was supplying the tissues), I am ready to take on the challenge and I am grateful the Lord feels like I am ready to grow and become someone better. I have been praying for the last little while to be a more worthy disciple and trying to really focus my efforts on my spirituality. I know the Lord expects a lot of me and I guess the emotions surfaced realizing that I need to be a more worthy servant. During one of my classes this year, I got to study confidence in youth, and felt an intense desire to teach girls how to believe in God and in themselves. I have tried to apply it to different conversations and in different relationships. Although not every attempt has been successful, my desire hasn't changed and I realized that the Lord has answered my prayers, not exactly how I thought, but I will adapt. I am grateful for the opportunity. Love you all.

Lerkenfeldt Photography

I guess I will just live at this house on the weekends! I found it on one of my favorite design blogs...emmas designblogg. Lots of people don't like the modern look, they say it is too cold. Just grab a blanket. Then you have I call, contemporary country. Hmmm. That's nice.
Have a good weekend! Loves!

Happy Easter

I don't mean to be a downer, but I am not into the whole candy and rabbit business for Easter. I liked it when I was young, but as I grew up and learned what Easter really means, I have found the holiday much more inspirational than waiting for the Easter Bunny to bring me a basket full of calories. So here is to a happy weekend full of renewal...



This is why we celebrate Easter. The Son. Not only does spring bring about warmer weather and lots of beautiful things, including babies, but it is a reminder of a fresh start, a renewal of what winter tried to forget, and a way for each of us to get closer to the Savior. It is my hope that each of us can become someone greater on a holiday that motivates change, fresh growth, and teaches us about a loving Savior, even Jesus Christ.