Bahaha!

I saw this online as I was doing something for my boss today. So good, I had to share it immediately! :)

RE: The Holiday 20

Recently, I read a post dreading the "holiday 20" lbs. Isn't it so true that if we're not careful, we WILL gain 20 lbs every holiday season? Well, I guess guys don't have the same difficulty, but seriously? Why?

Something I heard a couple weeks ago really stuck with me. We have two mental options this season. Will Power vs Choice Muscle.

Will Power implies we have it or we don't. So many of us don't. But our Choice Muscle? What is that? Its the ability to say NO to the extra cream puff, the ice cream that covers the apple crisp, and that last chocolate covered caramel. But every time we say no, our muscle is being worked and is getting stronger. May we all grow our Choice Muscles this winter! Let's beat that Holiday 20!

Happy Birthday to Me!

25 years old.
Dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. What could be better? :)

Thank you Travis!

Beautiful Ride

About a month ago, we got a new bishopric in our singles ward. It didn't take long for Bishop Swenson to hear that I hadn't ridden a horse in a very long time, but that I loved it. So what awesome thing did he do? He invited me and my RS Presidency out for a ride! He only keeps 4 horses in the valley so my first counselor get left out of this ride, but she'll be on the next one because Bishop wants to go again! It was a fabulous afternoon!

I love being on the majestic horses. There is just a peace that comes from riding through the mountains on such a grand animal that you can't feel anywhere else!

It was so much fun to race the horses!

October Eves

Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves.
We have had our summer evenings, now for October Eves!
-Humbert Wolfe

This is what happens when you let a 4 yr old take your picture! Haha!

Mi Casa

Many of you may remember a year a go when I posted that I was moving into this FABULOUS place! I promised there would be pictures, but miserably failed. One year later, give or take a couple days, I am finally posting pictures. Mostly because I am now looking for another roommate. One is getting married and is moving out in less than a week and we need another renter. But, for your pleasure, here is a brief tour.


The front drive is U-shaped for friendliness on the busy street. Its also big enough that we have plenty of parking for all 4 cars. The house is tucked back far enough to diminish the sounds from the street. Mostly.



We have a huge kitchen!!! There is so much space we haven't even filled it all yet. Plus, there is another kitchen downstairs (minus an oven, stove, & dishwasher) so we are never left without food. Hehe!


This is our front room. It has a 16'H vaulted ceiling, and a great gas fireplace. When the blinds are lifted, the view from the chair is of Mount Olympus and unobstructed! This is my favorite place in the house.

This is our massive backyard. Because we're in a twin home, we do share it with our neighbors, but they are really nice. To be honest, we actually have never used it since there isn't a patio, only 3 feet of cement outside the basement door. Still looks nice though.

Our land lord takes care of all yard maintenance and snow removal so pretty much, we're living easy! I'm very happy here. Now if I could just find a roommate... :)

Porsche

So, Friday night I cruised around in this.

And I loved EVERY second of it!

Thanks Jeff!