Update!

So lately, my life has been going great :) I've just been enjoying the weather and hanging out with friends! I've been growing spiritually stronger each and every day and I'm loving it with all of my heart. I've welcomed the Savior in my life every single moment when I wake up and go to sleep. I am so blessed with everything the Savior has given me and what he's done for me. My Heavenly Father is the best and I absolutely love him with all that I am. There is this amazing quote from C.S. Lewis that I'd like to share, "Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself." I feel that is what the Lord has done with me lately. And I'm thankful :)

I have had an amazing last week and a half! I feel so happy and have been so blessed! I'm taking a couple institute classes this summer and I'm apart of the summer choir and I've been having a great time and its been amazing!! I went to the YSA Summit yesterday and it was just great :) It has just been amazing to grow spiritually stronger every day. I know the things I do and choices I make will bless me and help me stay positive and lead me right back to my Heavenly Father if I listen and obey Him faithfully. I really am thankful to be surrounded by friends and family and teachers and others who believe in the same thing I do. Who live the same standards I do and strive to live righteously every day! It's so comforting to know I really am not alone in this world :) I really am excited for the summer and to experience new things. College is far from now but I think it'll be good for me. My life is starting and I'm directing it now. I'm putting all my trust and faith in the Lord in all I do, say, feel, think, etc. He knows my heart. he knows who I am. He loves me and only wants what is best for me! Anyways, here are some pictures of activities I've participated in over the summer so far! "Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured." - President Gordon B. Hinckley :)

The youth of my ward at the Temple :)

Me & Abby at the Temple!

Me & some friends at the mall :)

Hanging out with some friends :)

That's right, a inflatable doughnut :p

Just waiting for breakfast..... 3 in the morning.... Senior Sunset... :)

Just hanging out at Daybreak Lake :)

The beautiful lake!

I took this on my phone :)

My sisters cute new puppy, Kodie :)

I totally made these!!! Hahaha (okay with Brady's help!) yummy Rice Krispie treats :)

Just hanging out with some friends on Bryant's last night here for the summer!

Here is a video I made with some friends :)

Anyways, to end on a good note. I've really grown and matured more than I've realized. I've been through so much and have taken nothing but greater knowledge and a lesson in life from it all. I love my family so much. They're amazing people and have truly been there for me :) Life is great. Have a wonderful week!