to love...

(photo: esty  editing: me)

words of wisdom from my favorite C.S. Lewis

holla atcha girl!

a few weeks back, the CEO of ContentWatch (my dad...wink!) asked me if I wanted to take some head shots for the net nanny blog.  I was flattered and agreed to do so.

Now, I am not a professional by any means and I more-so take photos as a hobby, not a job.  So I am super critical of myself and the shots I do take.  In all honesty, I was very pleased with how all of these shots turned out. (hardly touching up any of them, thanks to the new Canon camera...love that baby)

I was even more thrilled when one of the correspondents on the blog emailed me to tell me how excited he was about his photo.  His wife wanted me to know that his photos make him look better than he does in real life (laugh).  I was flattered.

without further ado, I thought I'd showcase these lovely works of art. (psh, yeah right)
i just felt so excited about the compliment,
i thought i'd brag about myself.  i mean, who wouldn't, right?

fathers day treats

for my dads special day i thought i'd make a special treat.

cupcakes in a jar (excuse the horrible photo quality...but i just snapped this with my phone)
introducing, cupcakes in a jar.

these are so easy to make, and a lot of fun.
for the jar toppers I used Crate Paper's Toybox Collection papers. 
(my aunt is the designer and owner  for this lovely company)

Bake the cupcakes, then freeze them.
Take them out of the freezer and slice them in half.
Slide one half of the cupcake into an open mason jar.
then top that cupcake with icing.  (it's easier if the frosting is in a pastry bag)
once that step is complete, top with another cupcake half.
repeat this until the jar is full.

these were a huge hit at the party, and they tasted great (so i hear...these bad boys are NOT gluten free)

{sigh}

i have a lot going through my mind at the moment.  i'm getting close to dental assisting graduation (august 9th). HOLLA!
I have been getting to know this great man. 
yes, I said it.  he's a man.


 not at all like the infamous man-boy from Fever Pitch.



it feels good to be working so much. 
i love being busy and life hasn't been better for me.
i am serving in a new calling (which i am LOVING)
i am now a gluten-free junkie.
i have lost 10 lbs.
i am working out lots.
loving my dental office.
trying to woo the mentioned man.
living life to the fullest.
enjoying the summer sunshine.
listening to good music (of course!)
smiling a lot.


life is good.


because i am giddy and you have to deal with it, listen to how cute this is!
named man sent me a sweet text this morning which included some sweet words and this scripture:
Psalm 27: 1, 14

"The Lord is my light and my salvation;

 whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my

 life; of whom shall I be afraid?...

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage,

and he shall strengthen thine

 heart: wait, I say, on the Lord."

Exactly what i needed to hear this morning

dontcha think life is sweet?

somewhere with you

my fave song at the moment.
what beautiful lyrics.
sometimes there comes along a song that just speaks to you.
i was driving up the provo canyon the other day.

the sun was setting,
the air was crisp and cool.
i was feeling like i could drive forever.
listening to this song.



...in my heart I'm always Somewhere with you

happy fathers day

(photo: me, ContentWatch photo shoot)

meet Russ.

this is my amazing dad.

i typically call him fajah, daddy warbucks, or simply, dad.

i love him so very much and i just wanted to spotlight him today on his special day.

i am so grateful for my dad. 

he has taught me everything i know.

he takes good care of me,

he provides for my family,

he is a spiritual giant,

he is so wise and smart,

he is very amazing at his job,

he is a great priesthood holder,

he is simply AMAZING.

love my dad.

Happy Father's Day

nerds. love em

i am really diggin on these nerds.
aren't they such fabulous eye candy?!

i thought so.
hooray!

nuff said.

I had a conversation with a friend from church Why put on the armor of God right before you go to bed?
 Start your day off by immersing yourself in the scriptures. 
That way, you can rightfully have the Armor of God protecting you all the day long.



That's my objective for the week...to be better at reading my Book of Mormon in the morning.  I was doing great last week, then I sorta fell off the wagon on Thursday...but I am gonna be better this week.  Stronger.


"When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes our quest, in that moment God will endow us with power"