Yeah, so Chad and I are the lucky ones who have been chosen to speak in sacrament this sunday. I knew that it couldn't be good when my Dad came home from an interview and told me that the bishop asked about us and wondered if we were home. Then sure enough we got the phone call this Tuesday night asking us to speak. I was so excited let me tell you! no not really, to be honest. My Dad was just laughing so hard, "Ha ha! you get to speak!" So that is what I will be doing this weekend, planning my talk and praying for the spirit to guide me so that I will know what to say. I will be nervous about it until I get it over and done with. So wish us luck, especially me. I will need it. I won't be able to just wing it like Chad. The topic is on How the Restored Priesthood has Blessed my life. Any good insight let me know and PRAY FOR ME!!
Hope you all had a fabulous holiday weekend and a Happy Valentines. I didn't want the weekend to end. Chad and I spent Valentines up on the slopes at the Canyons in Park City. We had so much fun skiing. I really love that resort and I really love my new skis. The new skis makes it so much more enjoyable. We then stayed the night at a hotel in Heber. It was so nice to break away for the weekend. Loved it! and I love my Hubby!!
Chad and I had a blast in Cancun Mexico. We went with the company that he works for from January 27- February 2. Thanks to all of Chad's hard work we were fortunate to go to Mexico again. We stayed at a really classy resort, The RIU. It was so nice! Thanks Chad for the best time ever! I love you soooo much. We have been very blessed to have been to Mexico 4 times in the last year and a half. We love it. I love traveling, it is so much fun. We have now been to Mexico 5 times together counting the cruise that our families went on fall of 2oo6. Here are the highlights of our trip . The first day we went scuba diving, it was awesome because we did our first night dive. It wasn't all that creepy like I thought. It was cool to be down under with flash lights in the black out. You never knew what your light would come across. I saw the biggest parrot fish hiding out in the rock, a sting ray, a shark! yeah that is right. It was freaky because it was coming straight for me because I was shinning the light right on it. The shark wasn't too intimidating though because it was a Nerr Shark and they are not threatening because they don't have teeth, but it was a pretty good size. We saw some amazing fish. Chad saw an octopus hiding out. I loved sailing out on the open ocean on the Hobie Cats just Chad and I. The next day we went to Tulum and saw the ancient sites that are post Book of Mormon times, after Christ. This was my second time there. We had a really neat tour guide named Alma she was awesome because she was a member of the church and gave great insight relating to the church. We then went snorkling at Akumal. We had the sweetest water proof camera case so Chad took some sweet pictures under water. We saw a huge sea turtle. This place is way fun. Another highlight was when we played ultimate football in the pool with everyone while it was raining. We didn't let the bad weather that day ruin our fun. We also played water volley ball which is a blast. It was just so nice to get away and be in that environment with warm weather, in good company relaxing on the beach. Loved It!! We had fun chilling with Chad's co-workers too. They are all way cool.
I wish you all a Happy New Year! and I hope you had a very Merry Christmas. I really enjoy this time of year of giving and spending time with those that we love. Chad and I once again had a Merry Christmas. I look forward to the Towner nativity every year. They are so funny. Chad was a Wiseman and a Shepard this year and I was the Angel. Our nephew Drew was the baby Jesus.
Chad and I celebrated our 7th year dating anniversary this last saturday. We went to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert and went out to dinner at Happy Sumo, we love this place. We then walked around Temple Square. I love this place this time of year. We had the best time. Our anniversary is on December 7th. This is the day that we made it official 7 years ago, our junior year in high school. It is crazy how long we have known each other. Chad is my best friend. I feel so blessed to have him in my life. He makes me so Happy and keeps me laughing. Thanks for always loving me Chad over these past 7 wonderful years. I love you so much!!!
Whoever said happiness comes with sunshine, has never danced in the rain.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass by; it's about learning to dance in the rain."
Risks
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool,
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental,
To reach out for another is to risk involvement,
To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self,
To live is to risk dying,
To hope is to risk despair,
To try is to risk failure,
But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing, and is nothing.
He may avoid suffering and sorrow but he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, and live.
Chained by his certitudes, he is a slave, he has forfeited freedom.
Only a person who risks is free.
at Caye Caulker
The cruise 2006
Doing What We Do Best
This is the Life
Our Happy Place
The Towners
The Symes
The best thing to hold on to in life is each other
Dance as if it is your last
Dance as though no one is watching
Luke 12:34
"For Where Your Treasure Is, There will Your Heart be also."
Luke 12:31
"Seek Ye The Kingdom of God; And All These Things Shall Be Added Unto You."
Yesterday is History
Today is a Gift!
The Future is a Mystery
Good Ones
2 Tim. 1:7 For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and love, and of sound mind.
Psalms 34:4 I sought the Lord, and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.
2 Cor. 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Things Work Out
"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is.
It all works out. Don't worry.
I say this to myself every morning. It will all work out.
Put your trust in God and move forward with Faith and confidence in the future.
The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us,...... if we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers."