The Power of Scripture

I started reading talks from this past General Conference, the very first one is "The Power of Scripture" by Elder Richard G. Scott. I loved it! One of my favorite quotes:

"Scriptures can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, hope, and a restoration of confidence in one’s ability to overcome the challenges of life. They have potent power to heal emotional challenges when there is faith in the Savior."


Because of this talk I have committed to a CHALLENGE: I will start and finish the Book of Mormon by New Years! I feel like I always get stuck in the middle, but I a determined to not get distracted!
I love the Book of Mormon, I really really do but I admit that I have only read it through all the way twice in my lifetime. I hope to change that by the end of the year

What It Means to Be A Cougar

I just like the part where it says "If you're going to be a cougar, you're gonna have to shave off that facial hair." HA!

Exotic

I really love unique animals so I thought I would make a list of all the pets I would like to one day have.

1. A Duck

2. Slow Loris

3. Hedgehog

4. Fennec Fox

5. Alpaca

6. Miniature Pig

HALLOWEEN!

Yes, I start planning my Halloween costume months in advance.
I've narrowed it down to a few options and I would like your help voting.

1. Minion - Despicable Me
Will everyone get this?

2. Kat Von D. - L.A. Ink
I just think it would be cool to draw all over myself and wear leather!

3. Kissing Booth

I don't have a picture, but I would wear all black, red lipstick and create some sort of box that I would wear???

Help me out!

Open 24 Hours A Day

I've been having trouble sleeping lately (which I found out runs in my family!) so yesterday at 1:30 am I was wide awake. So I decided to make hot spinach and artichoke dip. Off to Smith's I went. I discovered, grocery shopping after midnight is AWESOME! Here's why:

1. Rockstar parking (because the lot is empty)
2. It's quiet and not crowded inside the store -- I had nice, peaceful, thinking time
3. No lines at checkout
4. They were stocking groceries so I had everything fresh!

Pretty much, I will do all my shopping at 1:30 am from now on....

I bleed Blue and White!

Well actually it was more a purplish/redish/blue color.
I gave blood the other day. AND I didn't pass out...but the girl next to me sure did. Then she started crying. It was all very eventful. I like giving blood: it's quick, painless, you save lives, and the best part is the free cookies and juice!!

Also, when it's hot outside I don't like my long hair. It's annoying and sticky. Plus broadcast requires short hair so I hacked out 3.5 inches this weekend!

To My Little Man

Dear Gavin,

Happy Birthday! Today you are 3 years old. I can't believe you are growing up so fast. It feels like only yesterday when we were teaching you to walk...bribing you with Reese's Pieces :)
I want to say that to me and our family, you are the world. I have never met anything so precious. You are a special little boy born into a family who adores you. I want nothing but the absolute best for you. You are unique and will develop talents given to only you to further the gospel. You will bring light, peace, and compassion to many people. Never forget how much I love you. I would do anything for you, anything. I will always be here for you.
I Love You!

Aunt Elizabeth