What Christmas means to me.

I often get very irritated about this time of year. No, I'm not trying to be a Scrooge about Christmas... I actually have always enjoyed the happiness and peacefulness it brings to all. However, I feel as though as of late people get to wrapped up in the commercialization of it all. For example, this year I began to see Christmas stuff in the store before Labor Day! Christ never wanted us to forget about the other amazing holidays we celebrate. Also, in my opinion the news of what goes on in stores on Black Friday of how violent some people can be just makes me sad... yes, I know all people aren't like that and that makes me very happy. I didn't get in the spirit of Christmas until about a week ago. I decided it would be best for my students if I did. I think the biggest thing for me is that Christmas has never been about all the presents and all the things I want to have... to me it is really about remembering that because He was born He was able to grow up and teach others how to live righteously. I know I can never measure up to Him, but I do know that because of Him and the sacrifice He made for me I can live with my Father in Heaven. I know I am not perfect, but with His help I know that one day I will achieve perfection. All that read my blog know that Easter is my favorite holiday because of that price, but I do realize that if He hadn't been born He would have never been able to pay the price. So, I guess Christmas to me is about the best gift from God... My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. If we all just remember that HE is the reason for the season our lives may be wonderful. HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Y'ALL!

♬♪ Praise to the Man - Joseph Smith - Mormon Tabernacle Choir ♫♭

he lived great and he died great in the eyes of God and His people! Happy Birthday to a GREAT MAN! Who knew what it truly meant to live a Christlike life!

An unexpected friend... Happy 8,019 Birth Days!

This post is basically an ode to my Amazing friend Tyler Wright Roylance. Over the past few months I have gotten many questions about him and I want to clear the air a bit. Tyler and I met back in Marching Band in Fall 2008 and ended up becoming pretty good friends. Before his mission we dated a bit, but decided to not make anything serious since he would be headed on a mission. He went on his mission and while he was out I wrote him often. He wouldn't write back as much, but I understood because he needed to be focused on the work. We wrote to each other his entire mission, and when he got home we decided that we needed to go on a date at least once. Well, the opportunity presented itself one weekend when I went up to Rexburg! Tyler and I went on a date... we started off by going to dinner at Gator Jack's and then we just spent a fun night playing games and talking loads! Throughout the past couple of months we have really grown to be close friends! I text him every day, and talk to him on the phone every weekend! He truly is such an amazing friend... now, I know what everyone is thinking... why am I not dating him... well, that is something that for now I want to keep between me, him, and the Lord. Tyler really came home and has come really into my life at a time I needed a friend the most and I will forever be grateful for that friendship! He doesn't like it when I say things like this about him, but meh! And as far as the unexpected friend thing goes I would have never expected to have a friend like him. :-) Happy 22nd Birthday Tyler!

Here are some pics of me and him together! :-)

Band dinner December 2008... Tyler and the girls!

Mardi Gras 2009... no comment.

Mardi Gras 2009 in the perfect spot between to awesome guys... Cody and Tyler! :)

These two are best friends and I think they are simply amazing!

Tyler and I "kissing" Jess... Mardi Gras 2009

Summer 2009... last time to see Tyler before his mission! Oh and in this picture he was braiding my hair...

he taught me to fly... Summer 2009

First time to see each other in 2.5 years! October 2011! :)

I'm not sure where I heard this, but last night while talking to Tyler on the phone I remembered the following quote... "The best things in life are often unexpected..." I must say that he has put a smile on my face and he is definitely a friend that may be unexpected, but one of the best! Thanks Ty for being so spectacular! <3 HAPPY 8, 019 DAYS OLD MY FRIEND! :D

Josh Groban - You Are Loved [Don't Give Up] (Video)

in need of love...

GOBBLE GOBBLE THANKS!

I have long since loved this festive holiday known as Thanksgiving! Why? Well, no other holiday (yes, this includes Christmas) do Americans have a reason to eat everything they want and get stuffed plump and be able to watch football (America's favorite sport) and have a reason to just be lazy after cooking and eating all that yummy food! Yeah, Thanksgiving pretty much rocks! Now, to speak of what I'm thankful for:

First, I am thankful for my amazing family! Yes, sometimes they may get on my nerves, but  what is family for! ;)

Second, my amazing friends that mean so much to me... no, I won't name anyone specifically but they know who they are.

Third, all those that have ever touched my life for the
 better!

Last, that one guy that makes me smile!

Now a song referring to the third.

EAT PLENTY OF TURKEY TODAY AND REMEMBER THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE!

I am VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE ATONEMENT! :D

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