Day 28

Day 28 of the 30 Day Challenge

Today is to show a picture of something I am afraid of. Honestly? I am afraid of the dark, so instead of inserting a picture of complete darkness I am modifying it a little. Life is short and I guess this isn't really a fear but I always want to enjoy life's moments as they come. I want my loved ones to know how much they mean to me. Below is my awesome cousin, and I feel like this is one of those where he is enjoying the moment. 

This picture is how I remember my cousin best, last night he passed away. He and his family have been through a lot, more than I can ever imagine trying to handle, but they did it. They did it with patience and with love. I came across this picture last night as I was going through old pictures and had to laugh to myself because it is just typical of him. He is in a better place and I am sure he is at peace. The best part is knowing that families can be together forever, plain and simple but it makes life worth living. 

Day 27

Day 27 of the 30 Day Challenge

Me with my cute nephews and the Silly One while they were visiting at Christmastime. Thinking of them brings a smile to my face!

Day 26

Day 26 of the 30 Day Challenge

The temple is very important to me and our family. 

Day 25

Day 25 of the 30 Day Challenge

I am a Mother so my days are mostly filled with this little guy. 

Day 24

Day 24 of the 30 Day Challenge

I wish I could change the weather. You know, that it would snow between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Then we could have Spring, Summer and Fall the rest of the year. 

Day 23

Day 23 of 30 Day Challenge

This is an easy one. 

Day 22

Day 22 of the 30 Day Challenge

I wish I was better at being consistent. :/

Day 21

Day 21 of the 30 Day Challenge

So I don't know what it is but I haven't really liked the subject of the last couple of days. I just copied the list when I found it and maybe I should have altered it. :) Ok, so something I wish I could forget, I honestly don't have any real regrets or moments/things I wish I could forget. And if I did, posting a picture on a blog wouldn't be the best way to get over it, am I right?

I got to thinking what I could post today, should it be something totally different and random? I found this video and thought it actually went perfect with what I should have posted. 

Don't we all have moments or mistakes we wish we could erase? The best part is that we can, through the acceptance of Jesus Christ and his Atonement for us. 

Day 20

Day 20 of the 30 Day Challenge

I think this one is kinda dumb, a picture of my night? Really? My night includes eating dinner when my husband comes home, trying to keep my house together and/or not go insane before the Silly One goes to bed, putting him to bed and then trying to get some things accomplished that didn't get done during the day. So instead I have decided to post a picture of something fun we did at night a few weeks ago. We went to see the Ice Castles at Midway.

Day 19

Day 19 of the 30 Day Challenge

My boys make my life complete. 

Day 18

Day 18 of the 30 Day Challenge

My first thought for this day was how do you "show" an insecurity with a picture. Here goes a try. 

I always wonder if I am a good enough mother and then I get moments like this and realize I am doing the best I can. 

Day 17

Day of 17 of the 30 Day Challenge

See the first post from earlier today but really I love BYU sports and basketball has been especially exciting because of many reasons but mainly, Jimmer Fredette. That is right we are totally Jimmer'ed around here and it is great. We are going to enjoy every second we can. 

Day 16

Day 16 of the 30 Day Challenge

Ok, another that I can only narrow down to two:

1. Seeing Michelangelo's Pieta at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Of course seeing the rest of Italy would just be a given. 

2. Machu Picchu in Peru. And of course like Italy, seeing the rest of the country would be a given. 

Day 15

Day 15 of the 30 Day Challenge

There are many things I want to do but I have always wanted to hike into Havasupai. Doesn't it look beautiful? I think so. :)

Oops!

Where did the last three days go? Oh yeah I remember, I've been watching the Madness! Gotta love it baby, this is what it's all about and my Cougars are in the Sweet Sixteen!

Day 14

Day 14 of the 30 Day Challenge

Day 13

Day 13 of the 30 Day Challenge

I love a lot of good books but this is probably still my favorite:

Day 12

Day 12 of the 30 Day Challenge

I love many things and today I think I'll pick nature because the weather has been so beautiful lately. These are some pictures I took last year at the Gardens, I so look forward to that opening in a couple of weeks. 

Day 11

Day 11 of the 30 Day Challenge

I realize this kind of goes against the purpose of the blog, this next one is supposed to be a picture of something I hate. Hate is a strong word and I like to inspire good. So instead of a picture I'll just say this, one of the things I can't stand most in my life is the Utah fight song, yes I am a BYU Cougar, true blue through and through. Click the link if you dare, but I don't recommend it. GO COUGARS!

Day 10

Day 10 of the 30 Day Challenge

This picture always makes my day. :)

Day 9

Day 9 of the 30 Day Challenge

It seems like all the pictures I have of my husband are with my son or me, see what a great guy he is? :) But seriously he has been there for me and was there during a really difficult time in my life, that is a lot of why I married him. I better stop before this turns into one of those Seriously So Blessed moments. :)

Day 8

Day 8 of the 30 Day Challenge

This is my little brother, aka lil' brudder. I thought of a lot of random things I have done in the past with friends, roommates, etc. and none of them compared to the random things I have done with this guy my whole life. Some of things may or may not include:

- Riding on his shoulders while walking away from Temple Square after seeing the Christmas lights.

-Making signs at people on long road trips from the back of our station wagon.

- Playing sweet rolls with all the blankets in the house.

- Picking our noses while riding the sky coaster at Lagoon. 

- Having a contest to see who could get more people to look at them weird because of the looks we were giving them from opposite sides of the car. 

I could keep going. :)

Day 7

Day 7 of the 30 Day Challenge

See fact number 3 on Day 1, see this kind of proves it. I picked out my ring and I love it, this picture doesn't show how beautiful the setting is but I love that it has amethysts in it. Don't I have a wonderful husband? :) This picture is just the engagement ring, the wedding band is a plain gold band next to it, I just don't have a picture handy. 

Day 6

Day 6 of the 30 Day Challenge

Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House books. It would be cool to do what she does. 

Day 5

Day 5 of the 30 Day Challenge

Marrying my best friend 4 1/2 years ago in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity!

Day 4

Day 4 of the 30 Day Challenge

My Mom and Dad inspire me and have been doing so my entire life, even when I wasn't paying attention. 

This was them on their 40th anniversary last fall.

(I fell asleep last night at about 9:30 so I didn't get this posted yesterday. oops!)

Day 3

Day 3 of the 30 Day Challenge

I could only narrow it down to Two. :)

The Cosby Show

Everybody Loves Raymond

Day 2

Day 2 of the 30 Day Challenge

Me and my best friend. Photo courtesy of JBellePhotography

Day 1

Day 1 of the 30 Day Challenge

1. I am a mother

2. I am married to my best friend.

3. I love almost anything that is purple.
4. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
5. I love all BYU athletics and many other sports and teams.
6. I love u2! We are seeing them in May!
7. I am very passionate.
8. I love looking at cool buildings.
9. I could eat breakfast food anytime of the day.
10. I love popcorn and think it should have its own food group with daily requirements.
11. I enjoy reading a good book.
12. I am pretty opinionated and love a good discussion.
13. I like pretty things.
14. I like trying and doing new things.
15. I love to laugh.

30 Day Challenge

I think I am going to give this a try. I have thought about the picture every day of the year but I just would lose focus so we'll see if I can remain focused and motivated for a month. :) Thanks for the idea Jess!


Day 01 - A picture of yourself and fifteen facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been close with for awhile.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture of the person you've done the most random things with.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 14 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 20 - A picture of your night.
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

Greatness

I hope my sister-in-law doesn't mind but I wanted to share her post from her photography blog. She is an inspiration to me and her post made me want to try harder to be a better version of myself. With God as our maker and Father we have the potential to be like him, ultimate greatness.