Why Pocatello

Sometime in March, I was trying to make up my mind where I was going to move to. It was either Logan, Boise, or Pocatello.
I thought it through several times but was having the hardest time deciding. I talked with a few people about my situation and was told several times to pray about it. I hadn't. One reason is I wanted to study it out for myself first. To know what I really thought was best for me, and then ask God if I was right.

So one day while driving to the gym I was talking to my friend Katie on the phone, and through our conversation I realized I really wanted to go to Boise. I told her my mind was made up and that's what I was going to do.

Well, when I got home that night, I prayed. I said, "Heavenly Father, I've decided to go to Boise. Am I right?"   Nope! Pocatello came into my mind. And here I am.

I used to tell people that I moved here because it was closer to my family, which is partially true. But the real reason is Heavenly Father told me it was where I am supposed to be.

After about a month of living here, I accepted a job at Convergys which I quit after a week of training because I had a nanny interview set up, and if that didn't work out I would move back to Arizona, because the family I was working for there was going through a change in situation where I would be able to go to school and work for them (which wouldn't have worked out before.) and I really missed being there.
So I went to two interviews with the family here in Pocatello and I thought they went well. I really liked the family, and even though it was only part time, I wanted to work for them.
They called me a few days after and told me they had chosen someone else. I was pretty sad. But the next morning I got a call from the manager of a small grocery store I had applied to about a month prior. He asked me to come in the next morning for an interview. So we had our interview and he asked me to come back in an hour to start work. It was so weird. And as the weeks passed, I really came to enjoy working there.

So I had a job, I got signed up for institute and found out where my ward was. I though I was pretty much settled. But I still had doubts about being here. I wondered quite often why I had felt I had to move here...

Even me and my cousin (and roommate, and FRIEND!) were joking one night and kept yelling into the air "Why are we here!? What are we doing!?" And then we fell asleep. Ha.

The next week, I was talking to a guy from my institute class, Ben, about not knowing why, but that for now, we just knew were supposed to be here. He said he thinks it might be for him to learn patience and trust. I tend to think the same thing. I thought "I can't wait til I can look back on this time in my life and see answers to all the questions I have right now."

That's already happening. Through my scripture study I know The Lord has blessed me. It's only been a week, but I can see the results. I feel peace in where I am in my life. I haven't felt that in a long time.

Institute class tomorrow is going to be on Jacob 5-7. Our teacher, Bro. Lee, has a blog where we post questions or comments and he bases the lesson on those questions and comments. One of the girls in our class said "He sends His children to lands where they can best be nourished and grow." referring to Jacob 5.

I now know why God impressed me to come here.

Someone on Facebook posted this status: "This part of my life is called giving all that I am and hope to be to God and letting Him make something incredible of me that I could never make of myself."  I repeat it for myself.

I never thought I was the kind of person who would share my testimony on the internet, for all to see. "And here I am."
I know God is there for me and He answers my prayers, and I know the Book of Mormon is true.


The end.

Wallets by Oliver

Ever since my smallest brother, Oliver, was even smaller (maybe 2 or 3) he has been over flowing with artistic ability. These are a few wallets he has been creating lately. They aren't very practical (with the sticky closures and such) but I just love the little faces he makes in them. In my opinion, he's the awesomest 8 year old ever.

Ogden Garden

I spent a few days in Ogden at my parent's last weekend. It was the best ever! I got to hang out with my Katelynn quite a bit (Yay BFFs!), just chill in the family room (with family) and of course, get some peaches! I have been waiting several months for these babies to ripen up. The poor tree broke a limb this season from the weight. But the fruit is so good. Or as Nana would say "Mmmmm... Yummy!". (Slow with the "Mmmmm...", Quick with the "Yummy!")

P.S. check out that cloudless, blue sky!

...the night me and Kimber were driving home from a dance and we went to the store to look at toothpaste and ended up buying dairy products and bread..

Now imagine me saying that really fast, with quick breaths and a lot of enunciation.

Hahahahahaha.... It makes me laugh.

Projects

I made a 4XL shirt I got for free into this dress! I'm so proud of my basic sewing skills. :D
My Aunt Kara came over with a Country Living magazine and gave me the idea to make the white inkblot on glass! The first attempt didn't go so well, but I'm pretty happy with the second. The original inkblot art from the magazine can be found here.

Golden Goodness

I just found this beauty at the thrift store for $2! I was so excited, first of all, because i have been searching for a gold chest-type thing for over a year, and second, because my snuggie needed a home somewhere in the living room and I haven't found a suitable storage ottoman yet. Haha!

I'm a little sad about the top, but I guess it gives it character. I may want to fix it someday though. How would I go about doing that?

Hello, California. Part 3

The last two days we spent in Disneyland and California Adventure. We rode all our favorites and Ethan and I went home early both nights because we were so tired (And we had to put the lasagna in for dinner). 

This was the best vacation I have been on. Ever. Wonder what's next?

Hello, California. Part 2

On Sunday we took a short trip to Santa Monica Peir, and oh my goodness, it was awesome to see the ocean! It was my first time and I loved it. I was seriously so surprised when water got in my mouth though. It's so salty! Unexpected... Haha! I guess I just never thought about it. :P
I tried to bury my little brother, DJ, but he got tickled my the sand to much and broke out. So he said it was my turn and told me to put a towel over my eyes to keep the sand out. Made sense to me. A while after he started piling the sand on, a lot of it was blowing in my face! "Hold still! It's just the wind! It's the wind!" Yeah right... I jumped up and had sand all over my face and in my swimsuit. He said he was trying to give me a "sand beard". Haha! I can't help but laugh at how obnoxious he is. I wish I had taken more photos at the beach, but it kinda slips your mind when you're having so much fun!

It was 9/11 so it was nice to see a flag passing by periodically.

Back home my very best friend, Josh, was giving his farewell talk before he left on an LDS mission to Portland, Oregon. I miss him a lot, but I know he's going to have a great time and touch a lot of people's lives. If you want to follow his mission blog here it is! Thanks for stopping by!

Hello, California. Part 1

This past week I was able to join my family on a trip to California to go to Disneyland. I almost didn't go, but my brother-in-law, James, finally convinced me to ask my boss (who I had worked for not even a month) for the time off. And to my surprise, gave it to me! I was so happy.
It still is absolutely amazing to me how awesome that park is! I have been before, but that was 13 years ago so I have few memories. But I loved it. And I loved having the time with my family. Of course there were fights, but it was the best.


Now for some photo's for your viewing pleasure.

  Keely looks so excited about The Hollywood Tower. Not so. The next day we practically had to pull her on to it and she was glaring at me the whole time. In the end she liked it though (I think...).
She also hated Micky's Fun Wheel. The one where we're doing the "rock on" sign. Goodness, she is confusing!

More to come soon!

Recent things I have found and love.

 From White Rabbit

 Gold packaging!? Heck yes!

From Leslie Hall

This bag is HUGE. Pretty sure I'm gonna' go grocery shopping in style this week.

And now for some great Yo Gabba Gabba/ Leslie Hall entertainment...

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