Finding Humility

Why is it we as humans are so slow to humble ourselves? I think all of us at one time or another (Hopefully more) have felt our Savior with us. Comforting, listening and loving us. So why do we not make ourselves available to Him at all times? It's an amazing feeling when he is near. That is not a feeling I can forget completely. I guess the problem is time. The longer we go between that feeling the harder it gets to remember it. I find myself getting so busy with life that I forget to take time to make time for Him. Some simply don't want to put in the time. The sorrow I feel for those that deny themselves the right to that feeling is greater than I can say.

I love My Savior.

I know he is there for us. I know he carries us through our darkest moments. Even when those moments are long. He will never give up on us. I'm thankful for this knowledge. Life would be too hard without it. I know that our Heavenly Father is waiting for us to humble ourselves a little everyday so he can bless us. I have had to humble myself a lot this past year and I am grateful for the opportunity to have done this. I have found a new appreciation for the scriptures and the messages in them. They are there for us to find answers and to comfort us so we know we are not alone. I know I will have to be humbled many times over in this life. That's how we grow and learn but how I wish it didn't have to be so hard sometimes.

I bear witness to anyone that may read this. I know The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. I know that God is at the head of it. I know that he loves each one of us. He is aware of our pains and joys. He wants us to be happy and has sent us a way to find true happiness. I'm thankful everyday to have been born into this Church and am grateful for my testimony. It makes life a little easier to know why I am here and where I hope to get to some day. I don't want to get to the end of this life and not have my family with me. I love them all more than anything and when all is said and done I hope they are all there too. I hope they are stronger than this world. When this life is over I want it all not just a glimpse of it.

Don't make his sacrifice for you be in vain.

I hope that for whatever reason I felt I needed to post this has helped someone. Or maybe it was to help me? Strong possibility. But go out today and think of all you have been blessed with an then do something for someone else.

That's the best way to thank Him.

So much to say so little desire to say it. =)

I have skipped a few things with my blogging but because it takes so long to download or upload, or whatever it's called, pictures I have only done this one. I will probably try ot get the other things on here soon but for now I am running on very few patience with this program... ANYWAY!! =)
We went to a family reunion for my side of the family. We were able to go down to Heber Girls camp. If any of you have been there you know how fun it can be. We had a great time. It is such a beautiful place and I hope we can go back someday.

These are some of the things we saw.

Stinging Nettle? Pretty but not good to touch. Or is it Milk Weed?? I don't know.

=)

More purple flowers. I need to learn the names of stuff.

Cameron, Alexys, Craig, and Clayton on a hike to look out over the valley.
It's a very beautiful place. This year was very green. I guess it's usually pretty brown and dry by now. We were lucky because it was perfect weather and flowers were still blooming.

Heber Girls Camp!!

Me and Craig up on an overlook mountain above the camps.
This camp is over 8400 acres. That's a big camp. You can see the lake we canoed in about 2 hours after this picture was taken.

We did the challenge courses they have at this camp. They are fun and we got to go to two different ones. I got so many pictures of both times but I don't want to try and get them on here. >=(

Craig climbing the swinging log that's about 30' tall to get to the cable.

Craig on the cable that's about 30' in the air.

Alexys getting off the zip line. It was hard with the lighting to get a picture when she was going so fast so this is the best we got for the zip line pictures.

Me running back the rope for Craig to use on the zip line after I had finished the course.

Those harnesses are not flattering on someone my size.
Or anyone for that matter. =)

2x4 balance walk way thingy.

The balance beam/ teeter totter

We stopped at Temple Square on our way home. We only spent about 40 minutes there but it was well worth it. We spent a few minutes up by the statue of Christ and then we walked around and looked at all the amazing and beautiful architecture. And then we went into the South visitors center where they have the small replica of the Temple. It is pretty cool. Less than an hour isn't a lot of time but I loved every minute of it.

The Salt Lake Temple.

This is the Assembly Hall at Temple Square.

Beautiful building.

Friends and Fishing

For the first week of July we got to have our friends the Parks come and stay with us. We only get to see them once a year. Usually they stay with family when they come but we got lucky this year and got to play host. =) Craig and Mike got a chance to go do a little fishing and Vanessa and I went out and saw them for a few minutes.

These are a few pictures I got.

We miss you guys already!!

Craig just a mile or so above the Ashton Reservoir

Mike and his little man Baby Thomas.



Thomas and Katie

Mike pulled this out of his pocket after I took the picture of him and Thomas.

Boys are so weird!

More of our July

We went up to Ashton for the fourth of July. We had a nice time. They throw a ton of candy and they also go down the street then turn around and come back for a second time. I guess that's why we got so much candy.

Katie got a workout running back and forth with her candy. She got mad at a few people that didn't throw her candy.

Here she is in action.

Alexys and Craig finally felt bad for her and went to help her out.
Alyssa came and sat with us. We love our Fred!!
And yes those are tractors we were watching. =)

Katie posing for the camera.

Hope everyone had a great July 4th!!

A month since my last post??? Wow!

We have been very busy this month already. July always seems to be like that. We went to Rigby Lake and camped for three nights. They always have a big party there with fireworks before the fourth. We had a great spot and even were lucky to get a private spot on the beach. We had a great time.

I'll post more of this month in a few days.

My patriotic toes. =)

The beach across the lake from us at Rigby Lake. That flag was huge!

Katie enjoying a smore.

Craig enjoying the water.

He'll probably be mad for me posting a picture of him without a shirt on. I think he has nothing to be ashamed of but I guess we are always our own worst critic.

And yes that is Craig. He looks like he's in disguise with the hat, beard and glasses. =)

I love you Craig!!

Playing in the sand.

Katie exploring the water

Loving the water and sun.

Alexys Was loving the dragon flies. They would land on her fingers and toes while she floated in the water.
Close up of the dragonfly on her finger.

The girls playing in the lake.
(Me, Alexys, Katie)

Reagan and Tanner came to visit for a few minutes.
They stopped by a few times since we were only about 300 yds. from their back door. =)

I forgot to call and tell Craig we needed firewood so he went into the trees and came back with this for wood.

She loved the sand.

Katie waiting for the fireworks Sat. night.

Alexys and I got a little crispy after the day on the water. Her sweatshirt matches her legs. We won't even talk about this pose. =)

My Dad!!

I know that everyone thinks this but I know that I am right.

I have the best dad ever!!

I love so many things about him. He makes me laugh. He makes me mad. He is always there when I need him. During all the hard times in my life, he has always been there to help me through and to be strong. Thanks for your testimony of Christ and the gospel Dad. You are my hero.

♥ I Love You!!! ♥

Cars

After 6 years we are selling the Suburban. It's a bitter sweet thing for me. I love my car and it makes me sad to see it go. On the other hand I will not miss it when I go to fill up my gas tank again. It's really too bad that gas has to be so much. Oh well I guess. I am happy that some good people are getting it. Treat it well you guys!! Yes I know you will be reading this eventually. ;) ♥

We ended up buying not one but two other cars. And not only that they are both Subaru's. =)

One we test drove over by Challis and the other we purchased from a couple in Utah without seeing it first. Craig's cousin looked at it for us and we are praying we will like it and it will be a good car. I found some pictures on the Internet of them. The second picture of the Suburban is ours. The first is a random picture. Ours had better wheels and black door handles.

This is what ours looks like

♥ This one is ours! ♥
I really am so sad to not have it anymore. =(

This is the one from Challis. It will be Alexys and Craig's car.

They are both happy with it.

This is what mine looks like. I have yet to see it as of Sunday afternoon. I paid for it Friday. This is really a strange feeling..... anyway I think it will be a good car. I will hopefully get to see it tonight!!

Well that's my update for today!

Happy Father's Day!!

Robins have flown away

O.K so I am a little sad that the robins are gone. I really loved watching them grow.

It's amazing how fast it happened. Less than 3 weeks and they have flown away. Here is a little picture review of what I got to see.

I have to admit this first picture is from last year. I accidentally erased the one from this year. There were four eggs this year.

Momma bird keeping her eggs warm.

It's a bit foggy because I had to zoom in from about 30 ft. away and through our window or she would fly away.

Finally hatched after only a week.

Cute and ugly all at the same time.
Almost covered with feathers!
I love the blue feathers. I have never noticed them on bigger robins. Has anyone else?

Amazing that they could still find a comfy position to lay in.

So cute!!

Things were starting to get a bit crowded. =)

Empty nest! I wish I could have seen them fly away.

There is still the little egg that never hatched.

Have a good little life little friends!!

Thanks for letting me annoy you a few times every day. =)