8/31/10

Small Treasure Tuesdays

I love Tuesdays, cause that means it's time for Small Treasure Tuesdays! :-)

Remember, your post doesn't have to be long, it can be as simple as linking up a picture or a quote. I don't want anyone feeling overwhelmed by this :-)

 I'm excited to learn about your treasures! 
I love to read them all.

Here are the guidelines:
1) Make sure you link directly to the page your Small Treasure Tuesdays post is on, not your main blog page.
If you don't have a blog, you can still participate and leave your treasure in a comment.

2) Please link back here so other people can join in on the fun! A good way to do that is by grabbing my button :-)

3) Visit as many people as you want/can. All I ask is that you please visit the person above you in the list, and leave a comment. Everyone loves to know what you think of their treasures!

Today I'm appreciating sunsets.
Sunsets are just so beautiful. Whenever I see one I feel comfort and peace.

here are a few sunset pics I took in St. George 


What do you think of my sunset pics?

Now it's your turn! I'm looking forward to reading what you link up.

P.S. I got my computer/camera to work so expect lots of pics from St. George in the next week :-)


8/26/10

Giving Away Jewelry is a Treasure

You're all winners to me, because you all read my blog!

Unfortunately there can only be one winner -for this giveaway ;-)  
I'll have more jewelry giveaways in the future, promise

I added up every ones entries and used random.org to generate the winner
And the winner is..........

My sister, Helena from Life in the Pitts!

Let me know which earrings you'd like and I'll get those out to you

Thank you everyone else who entered the giveaway. (Melissa, and Nain ;-) I'm sorry you didn't win this time, but I hope you enter future giveaways.

8/24/10

Small Treasure Tuesdays

I really enjoy telling you all about the treasures in my life, and I would love to hear some of your treasures too.
So I decided to start Small Treasure Tuesdays!

It's so important to remember and appreciate the little, and big, things that make life beautiful. I'm hoping that by writing about our Small Treasures, we'll be able to help ourselves, and others, focus on all the good.

You can tell us about some of the small (or big) treasures in your life; little blessings, things/people that you're grateful for -that sort of thing

It doesn't have to be long, it can be as simple as linking up a picture or a quote. I don't want anyone feeling overwhelmed by this :-)

 I'm excited to learn about your treasures!

1) Make sure you link directly to the page your Small Treasure Tuesdays post is on, not your main blog page.
If you don't have a blog, you can still participate and leave your treasure in a comment.

2) Please link back here so other people can join in on the fun! A good way to do that is by grabbing my button :-)

3) Visit as many people as you want/can. All I ask is that you please visit the person above you in the list, and leave a comment. Everyone loves to know what you think of their treasures!
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I was planning on sharing a few pictures from my trip today, unfortunately my computer is being slow and unintelligent. So, I'll share those another time :-)

Today I'm appreciating good books. 

I love to read. I would read all day if I could. 
I love to read all different genres, and I have too many favorites to count.

Here are some recent treasures:

For months I told my brother I would read the books he had recommended to me... and for months I didn't do it. But now, I have read them, and loved them.
Be warned most of these are Fantasy -it's what I was given. 
I would highly recommend all of these.

I read these ones first, and now I want to buy them

Then I read this one, and then had to read this one The next one comes out today, and I am excited!

I then read this one because I really like the author now

Now I'm reading this one and I'm finding it quite enjoyable

I just finished this one 
and I may have to write a blog post about why I loved it

I enjoyed all of these for different, yet similar, reasons. 
However this last one was possibly the best fantasy I've ever read.

If you ever want to know more about these books, or why I enjoyed them so much, just let me know!
I just don't want this post to be too long :-)

Really though, if you need a book suggestion in pretty much any genre, I may be able to help you out :-)

Now it's your turn! I love reading all of your treasures!

ps. I'll post the giveaway winners later today or tomorrow!



8/22/10

Coming Home is a Bitter-Sweet Treasure

I'm back!

I was hoping I could use my blackberry to publish your comments, as well as post my own comments on your blogs while I was away. Unfortunately the internet on my phone would not work.

So I'll catch up on reading blogs, and responding to comments later.

For now, thank you for all of your kind comments, and for entering my first giveaway

If you haven't entered yet, you still have time! So you should go do that :-)

I had a wonderful time on vacation, and I'll tell you all about it later.
Now, I'm going to go unpack. 

Michael is a Treasure


I'm so glad I married him

I'll probably be on my way back home in a few hours, and I'm sure I have lots of fun things to tell you guys 
Did you enter my giveaway? Cause you should :-)

8/21/10

My Wedding Day Was a Treasure

A year ago today, I got married.
My wedding day was wonderful treasure!
Even though there were some things that went wrong, it was perfect!

I remember coming out of the Temple. We were so happy!


I remember taking pictures with Michaels family 

I remember taking a few pics around the Temple as we waited for David 
(I felt so bad, no one brought him. That's the only thing I would change if I could)

I remember taking pictures with my family

I remember I borrowed Amber's earrings, and wore my Mom's old pearls

I remember how beautiful the Provo Temple was

I remember my blue shoes

I remember needing a drinking break as we took pictures 

I remember how sore my feet got

And Michael was such a gentleman

I remember how hot I was, and how I wished I could swim in the fountain

I remember sitting in this spot and having our friend Brian record us saying individually how we felt
I remember how we were the first ones to have a reception at this reception center
And I remember how it parts of it weren't completely finished


But it was still beautiful
I remember how handsome Michael was

I remember how much I loved my flowers

I remember how hard it was to walk in my heels to this bridge. But it was worth it

I remember us wanting to get a picture by the dumpster 

I remember how we had cheesecake for our wedding cake
And I remember how our florist was kind enough to take our cake stand back to the store to exchange it for one with all the pieces

I remember how Amber made my hair beautiful, even though it was very short

I remember cutting the cake, and almost making it fall of the stand

I remember how Michael pretended to be angry when I shoved a little bit of cake into his face
I remember how we had chocolate covered strawberries (my favorite) but I only had a few
I remember how delicious the food was, even though we only had a little

I remember how I felt when we danced for the first time after our wedding


I remember my Dad telling me how proud he was of me for sticking with, and doing, what I wanted.
I remember hugging him after he told me how proud Mom was of me. And how she was with me in the temple

I remember how Michael danced with his Mom, and how he sang their song to her.

I remember how we asked the DJ to play something fast and fun once those slow dances were over, then we surprised everyone by busting a move

I remember how we all danced, and laughed.
I remember how my bustle kept coming undone as I danced

I remember how nervous I was to throw the bouquet
I thought I'd make it hit the ceiling

I remember how I kept the dress pressed down on my thighs when Michael got the garter.
I remember how I had slipped away to change what was under my dress, and I didn't want him to see it

I remember how he aimed perfectly, and David caught it.

I remember how he sang to me

I felt/feel like the luckiest girl

I remember us running out.
Bringing with us some left over food, and cheesecake

I remember it all! 
It was my perfect day. 
I loved it.

8/20/10

My Bachelorette Party was a Treasure

A year ago today I had my bachelorette party.

Helena, Annie, me and Amber

My sisters, Amber, Helena and Annie took me to Jump On It
They scared me the whole way there, making me believe we were going somewhere dangerous (I was blindfolded, and had to sign a waiver)


This is Hilary, the elephant 


Me, Annie and Helena


Amber, me and Helena


Me, Annie and Helena

Later we went to Sub Zero Ice Cream... It was delicious. 
Above the parlor is an area where you can relax on a couch, play games or watch tv
We snagged the couch

Before long they were talking about it. The wedding night.

Amber and mostly Helena were telling me about what to expect, what not to expect, what to do, what not to do... suggestions for more venturesome enterprises. 

Soon, they realized they were only ones giving me advice, they both looked to Annie and asked her if she had any counsel.

And then she reminded us that she's married to our brother, and we probably don't want to think about him doing that... too true.

You guys are the best, I'm very lucky to have all three of you. 
You guys are beautiful, and wonderful.
Thank you for supporting me, and for giving me such an awesome and fun night!
It was perfect :-)