Rexburg Temple

YEAH!! The Rexburg Temple is almost open!! The open houses start in just about a week! And then it's dedicated on Feb. 3rd! I'm so excited! Here is the most beautiful picture of the temple!

Tribute to Utah

So my cousin showed me this and I think it is hilarious personally!

The Simple Things

I was thinking today about the simple things in life that make me happy...here is what I found:

Snow
Brisk Rexburg mornings (crazy...i know...but i do!)
Just sitting and talking with an old friend
Talking period haha
Dancing!
Blue
To laugh
Friends
Day after Thanksgiving shopping :)
Family parties
Thatcher Reunions :)
My Family
Learning something new
Getting a A
A smile
Talking to an old friend
Remembering the Past
Palm Trees
Lighthouses
Morgan (never thought i'd say it, but after you leave you miss it)
Answering a question right!
A simple compliment
Reading
Playing the piano
Seeing an old friend
Letters from missionaries!
Christmas
Christmas decorations
Crawling into a cold bed in a warm bedroom
Waking up in a warm bed in a cold bedroom
Sunny blue skies
Thunder Storms

I could go on and on, but there are a few of the simple things in life that I am grateful for.

Christmas

I absolutely love this time of year! It is so much fun! I love being done with school, the snow, the music, the family parties! I love being able to see all of my family and spend time with them. I wish Christmas would last all year long. I heard a quote once that said, "Christmas is not a day or season, it is a condition of heart and mind." I challenge all of you to keep the spirit of Christmas in your hearts and minds all year this next year. It is such a wonderful time of year!