When in situations of stress we wonder if there is anymore to give. We can be comforted to know that God, who knows our capacity perfectly, placed us here to succeed. No one was foreordained to fail. Let us remember that we were measured before and were found equal to our tasks. When we feel overwhelmed, let us recall the assurance that God will not over-program us; he will not press upon us more than we can bear.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Tucanos

So I forgot to tell you guys about this awesome place. In December, we went to a restaurant named Tucanos. It's in Provo, but it's a Brazilian place. Todd was in heaven! It's the coolest place! It's a buffet, and you can eat whatever you want on the salad bar, but then they have like servers come out to all the table with all different kinds of meats that are SO good! There is a little peg on your table and you have it green if you want them to keep coming or it's red if you want them to stop. They also have this like... grilled pineapple. If you like pineapple it's really good, if you don't, it's ok. Anyway, they are putting one of these in the Gateway mall.. It's amazing if you guys ever get the chance to go, DO IT! It's delicious!

Teaching about Brazil

Earlier this month, Todd and I went to Milford to talk to his sister's third grade class about Brazil. He taught them all about culture and the language and stuff. He's wearing his soccer jersey to show how cool soccer is too. It was pretty fun. We gave them some Guarana. It's a Brazilian drink. If you've never had any, you should definitely try it! Anyway, this is the first year that they haven't asked if it was beer, yes it's beer and we're giving it to a bunch of third graders... Anyway it was fun to watch him teach and he's really funny.

Monday, January 28, 2008

A Prophet Remembered


Last night, I heard the news of our wonderful prophet's passing. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My initial reaction was complete sadness and shock, then once I started thinking, I knew that he was so happy then to be with his wife. I was then relieved that he had finally been left of that horrible burden, and was now able to spend eternity with her. I was so excited for him! I know it is sad that he has gone, but I know that he is much happier, and will definitely be remembered with reverence.
To hear his wonderful testimony, click here.
Then click on videos and the second video!

Friday, January 25, 2008

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


So, I have this class called Experimental Analysis and Behavior. Well it's a great class. I have learned a lot so far, but there is one definite downside to the whole thing. There is a lab with the class, and the lab includes us taking care of, and training pigeons. Now, taking care of consists of weighing, feeding, and cleaning up after the pigeon. Well, to weigh the pigeon, we have to pick it up out of it's cage, and put it in the little box so it can be weighed, and honestly, it is VERY hard for me to do this! I have succeeded once, and it went pretty smoothly. Yesterday, the pigeon tried to fly away because my lab partner freaked out! So, I'm trying really hard not to be freaked out, because we're supposed to be teaching the pigeon to do what we want it to do. Needless to say, I'm struggling!

Thursday, January 24, 2008

GREAT SONG!

Last Semester when I was in Group Counseling, my professor shared this song with us. I LOVE this song! I love the message! I listen to it quite often to help me get through those horrible days! I hope you guys enjoy it as well! I know it's not that well known, but it's very good. If you want to actually hear the song, the artist is Alanis Morissette, I know she doesn't always have the best stuff, but this song is definitely worth looking for!


"That I Would Be Good"

that I would be good even if I did nothing
that I would be good even if I got the thumbs down
that I would be good if I got and stayed sick
that I would be good even if I gained ten pounds

that I would be fine even if I went bankrupt
that I would be good if I lost my hair and my youth
that I would be great if I was no longer queen
that I would be grand if I was not all knowing

that I would be loved even when I numb myself
that I would be good even when I am overwhelmed
that I would be loved even when I was fuming
that I would be good even if I was clingy

that I would be good even if I lost sanity
that I would be good
whether with or without you

Monday, January 21, 2008

Nuestro coche nuevo... translation: Our New Car!

This is our new car! It all started, when our old neon was breaking down. We figured that if it was going to cost a lot of money to fix it, it probably would be much more worth it to just buy a new car... and so we did! It's a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix.. It's beautiful. Todd has named it " The Death Star" For those of you who don't know, that's from Star Wars... It comes fully equipped with heated seats, leather interior, XM radio, and On Star. It only has 66,000 miles on it, which is AWESOME for it being a 2003. We're super excited and we'll finally get credit on my name! WOOT!

Thursday, January 17, 2008


I saw this and laughed.. if you need a boost of happiness.. here it is!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Breakdown


This was how big Gibson was when he was delivered. This past weekend, I realized that it's only 5 weeks until my due date...

Friday, January 11, 2008

Back to School



It's so much fun now that school is back in... I feel like this guy... I have so many books to read and so many papers to write.. it's a blast let me tell you! I'm feeling the burn already, but I hear it's good for me! I hope all of you are doing well in your classes as well too!

Saturday, January 05, 2008

Jill Stevens

So this is Jill Stevens, She went to SUU. While she attended here, she was Miss SUU. She is probably one of the coolest girls I know. Now she is Miss Utah and is on the TLC's Miss America, Reality Check. I think it's so much fun to watch that show, mostly because she is from SUU and that I've personally met her! I think it's awesome! :) So you guys should watch the show because currently, she's in the top 3 of the 52 women!

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

by the way...


we went and got family pictures with Todd's family, and this is our individual picture...