What Matters Most

July is almost gone and I cannot believe how fast it is going by. What an amazing month though, I had my birthday last Sunday, and celerbrated with a family dinner with some delicious food. Then I went and had a party with my friends, which all I got to say is that they are amazing. They all did way to much, but it was the most wonderful birthday ever. I am so happy and grateful for great friends in my life who care about me, and for family who loves me and has always taken care of me. Later that week I went to the Journey concert with my friends Kelsey, Tanner, and Kenny. The concert was awesome and I can't believe that I got to see them in concert; I had so much fun. Then I got back yesterday from camping in Lava with my family. Life is such a journey it has it's downs, but when you get to a peak it can take your breathe away! Life always comes back to what I realize matters most and makes me truly the happiest. God and Jesus Christ are always there for me and I can feel the love they have for me. I came back from camping and started reading my book Defined by Christ; it is teaching me so much. I love this book and I think that everybody should read it! It changes my thinking towards Christ and Heavenly Father on what they are thinking of me and to be more like them. Doing this makes me more humble and grateful for all that they have given me. I know that if you change your way of thinking to this way life will come much easier and all things seem to happen more in your favor.

Waterfall Canyon

Wow what a week so far. It seems like I have been really busy getting stuff done and running different places, but I really kind of like keeping busy! I have been slowing improving on my summer like I wanted to this year. I have been getting out more for sure! Last Saturday I went for a hike up Waterfall Canyon which was so gorgeous! I have never been up there before, it is a really nice hike it is all up hill. When you get toward the top of the hike there's rock climbing more so than a path; which is so beautiful to be up there against the water with the green everywhere. The waterfall was going strong and so amazing! The hike for me was a challenge to make sure I didn't wimp out and to keep my motivation going strong, but the end result was so worth it. Hiking is so amazing! You can go up places that you would never see or even know was there unless you went exploring. Like I said that I had to keep my motivation going is especially when there was so many boulders and rocks to climb, but you want to know really of what I was thinking to keep me going? Is I was thinking of Jesus Christ a lot, like what happens if this hike was me going to see him. If I lived to the second coming and the journey I would take to go and see the Savior; that I would have to push myself like the pioneers! I also thought of Him when I was having a thought that "I NEED TO STOP!" and that I can't go on any further as I was climbing those rocks. But what I pictured at this time was Jesus lending me his hand and helping me up. Just like the picture with Him saying to "Be not afraid". That is what really kept me going strong and thru the whole hike I could feel his presence with me helping me. I went with my Relief Society and those girls are so inspirational! They help you and I could really see Christ thru them especially when we were crossing the river. What an amazing trip and I learn so much! I am so grateful for the great people in my life and the Spirit being with me and teaching me so many lessons in my life.

4th of July Fun!

The Fourth of July weekend is now over, and I had so much fun! Friday night I went and saw some fireworks and then spent the next day with my momma. It was my Mom's birthday; we went to go see Larry Crowne, have pedi's and then Tony's pizzeria so yummy. It was a good day later that night went to the drive in and saw Transformers and Super 8 with my friends. Then Sunday had a birthday dinner with the fam for my Mom's birthday celebration, and later went over to have a sleep over with my friends. Busy weekend for sure and all I can say is man I am tired!! I thought that I caught up on it, but defiantly after work today at Hazens I am not caught up on it. Why can't my body keep up with me... if only, I would get a lot accomplished that's for sure :) My life is so amazing and I am so grateful for the wonderful people who make it that way. I know that this summer is going to continue to be awesome! I am trying to live my life by the quote that Jack from Titanic says to make each day count!!!