Brittany

Sunday, April 4, 2010

I Heart General Conference

There are few things in this life that help me feel so wonderful as listening to our Latter-day prophets, seers and revelators. With conference coming to a close this afternoon, I have so much to reflect on and change in my life to become more like my Savior. But the most wonderful feeling is that it is possible. Everyone should listen to it!! Saturday afternoon was especially great for me! And my favorite talk so far was from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. It was such a beautiful and bold testimony of true love.

What a wonderful way to spend Easter weekend--learning of the Savior, remembering His great sacrifice, the Atonement, and being reminded how we can become more like Him. I love the Lord and I KNOW HE LIVES!! Joy is found through Him, even in the hard times. And for that I am grateful!!

Happy Easter!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

I've been on vacation for two weeks and it has been GREAT! The first week I spent in Arizona with my dad. It was just the two of us and I had a great time. We are probably the two quietest people in our family, but I think we did well together. We went on a tour of Colossal Cave, which is the only dry cave in the area. It was pretty interesting.

We also went to Old Tucson, where John Wayne filmed several of his movies. It was probably the funnest day I had. I really enjoyed the environment. It would be a great place to take a family for sure!!

We also went to a Spring Training game. The Mariners were playing the Diamond Backs. It was my first "professional" baseball game. Of course none of the big players were playing, but it was a good time. Thanks Dad!! I had a great time with you!!

After we left Tucson, I went to visit Aimee and family. Sadly, (and I am really kicking myself now) I didn't get any pictures. But I loved being with them. Cole is as cute as ever and saying more words. He now knows my name and would ask for me in the mornings and after every nap, it really made me happy. And Lola is the cutest ever. She is tiny and beautiful. I LOVED holding her and miss her already. I had such a great time with Aimee and Sean too; I wish we didn't live so far apart. Thanks for letting me visit! I love you guys!!

Friday, March 12, 2010

I'm Off....

I love being off track! It is great to be able to relax and have the time to do things. I'm really excited about the next two weeks I have planned. Tomorrow I fly to Arizona with my parents for a week. Who knows what we're going to do, but it will be great to spend time with them. Then I am off to Seattle for a week to see the Bergams. I can't wait to meet little Lola! Plus I love my little Cole, so I'm excited to see him. And I guess it will be good to see Aimee and Sean too ;). I'll have to post pictures of the fun things we do, so stay tuned...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Happy Birthday Cole!

Cole turns 3 today!

I can't believe how fast the time has flown. I remember him being a little baby. He is such a cutie and I am so glad that he's my nephew. The pictures above are of him at my parent's house over Christmas. He loves to color and I think I sat and watched him for literally an hour and a half. He's just that cute and precious!! Happy Birthday Cole!!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Happy Christmas

Last night, we had a Stake Christmas Fireside where each ward choir sang a Christmas hymn. It was simple and beautiful and the Spirit was strong. Christmas time makes me happy.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Weekend Getaway to Midway

This last weekend my friends and I went to Midway for the weekend. We stayed in one of the timeshares that my parents have and had a really good time. There isn't much to do in Midway, but we made fun of the experience. There was a crater there where you can go swimming or scuba diving all year round. It was so warm in there and the water is always 98 degrees. Pretty awesome!

They were also having a Swiss Christmas celebration this weekend. There was a craft boutique, gingerbread house contest, and an International Nativity display at the Stake Center.

And then finally, we went bowling in Heber. It was straight out of the 50's. I'm pretty sure it has never been remodeled. Very retro!

Do I Look Tough?

I was in Vegas for Thanksgiving with my roommate and her family. We went to Logandale to go shooting one day! It was a lot of fun, but I'm not too experienced with a gun. I missed a lot!

50. I finally saw Wicked and I LOVED it!
49. Heights terrify me.
48. Strawberries and whipped cream do not belong on a waffle.
47. I do not like to be alone a lot. I like people to be around.
46. I always chew gum.
45. I do not like to hike; I'm more of a nature walk kind of girl.
44. I like to go camping.
43. I have great friends.
42. I am really lucky that I have two great brothers-in-law and a wonderful sister-in-law. I can't imagine life without them now.
41. As much as I love having time off, I am much more happy when I go to work.
40. I love getting pediures!
39. Fall is my favorite season!
38. I love to bake! Sadly, I don't do it as often as I used to.
37. I love lemonade!
36. I am very picky about the texture of my foods.
35. I get sick on airplanes, but I'd rather fly than drive.
34. I would like to learn how to play the cello.
33. All four of my grandparents are still living. I'm very fortunate to know each of them.
32. I need to be better at writing in a journal.
31. I love being an aunt!
30. I love Christmas time.
29. I love chick flicks.
28. I love spending time with my family.
27. I am not good at telling stories. I get nervous and miss major points. It's sad really.
26. Tulips are my favorite flower.
25. I like going to the dentist.
24. I sometimes get grouchy when I am hungry.
23. Utah does not have any good Mexican Restaurants.
22. I lived in Ecuador for four months and I would love to go back and visit.
21. I don't like animals--cats, dogs, etc.
20. Someday I would like to learn how to be a hip-hop dancer (I just really want to learn the booty-shake they do).
19. I use fake tanning lotion all summer long!
18. Chips and salsa are the best snack ever.
17. I like sappy love songs.
16. I love my siblings and am grateful that we all are so close. I couldn't ask for anything more.
15. When I get attached, I am very loyal.
14. Someday, I'm going to make a great wife and mom!
13. I am afraid to let people in. Something I am working on.
12. I have always wanted to take voice lessons, but never have.
11. I try not to eat cafeteria food at work.
10. I love to go shopping with my lil' sis. She is my personal shopper and I can't do it without her.
9. I don't know if this is a positive attribute or a flaw--but I sometimes try too hard to make other people happy.
8. I have the cutest nephews and niece in the world (and this is not a bias)!
7. I talk to my mom every day.
6. I love wearing black or purple.
5. My favorite colors are green and purple.
4. I love cheese pizza.
3. I am the 2nd of four kids and I definitely have a middle child complex.
2. I am getting my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership.
1. I love to sing! I used to sing a lot, now I mostly sing in my car with the radio turned up really loud.

Inspiring Quotes

"We cannot help others feel God's love when we are: irritated, critical, discouraged, annoyed, self-absorbed, angry, indignant, or filled with self-pity, hostility, or bitterness."
"Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting." Mother Teresa
"When we risk sharing our real feelings, we develop relationships of understanding and trust. For we cannot really care or be cared for love or be loved, understand or be understood, unless we are willing to open our treasures of time, substances, and self." Lloyd Newell
"We need to meditate more. We're so busy doing little things. We need to meditate more." President McKay
"The life which is unexamined is not worth living." Plato
"In contrast to the institutions of the world, which teach us to know something, the gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to become something. . . . The gospel of Jesus Christ is the plan by which we can become what children of God are supposed to become. . . . Charity is something one becomes." Elder Oaks
"If I could have one thing happen for every woman . . . it would be that they would feel the love of the Lord in their lives daily." Bonnie Parkin
"'Be not faithless, but believing.' Believe in yourselves. Believe in your capacity to do some good in this world. God sent us here for a purpose, and that was to improve the world in which we live. The wonderful thing is that we can do it." President Hinckley
"Thanks be to God that He guages the offerings and sacrifices of His children by the standard of their physical ability and honest intent rather than by the gradation of His exalted station. . . . Our need to serve God is incalculably greater than His need for our service."
"True doctrine understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior." President Packer