In love.

Yup. Im in love. 

hahaha... but seriously 

Im additced to Prison Break. I just cant get enough

 

♥-- Manders

Blessed.

Sometimes I get an overwhelming feeling of Gratitude.

This past time it happened when I was returning back to Logan from Vernal. 

I was having a very hard week & wasn't planning on going home but I just needed to be there. 

I wasn't sure what to do. 

But my parents insisted and made it possible for me to go. 

 The atmosphere that my parents have created at my house is so peaceful. 

It was just what I needed to bring my spirits back up. 

A while back I was having the most difficult time of my life to date.

I have never dealt with anything harder in my life and hope to never have to make that big/hard of decision again. 

My parents were/are my rock. 

Its funny how struggles bring people closer together. 

I always thought my family was close. But going through something this difficult only made our family that much closer.

I can honestly say my family (Mom, Dad, Kand, & JJ) are my best friends. 

I have no idea where I would be with out them. 

I stumbled across this talk today and it was just so fitting.

"And so, my dear young women, with all my heart I urge you not to look to contemporary culture for your role models and mentors. Please look to your faithful mothers for a pattern to follow. Model yourselves after them, not after celebrities whose standards are not the Lord’s standards and whose values may not reflect an eternal perspective. Look to your mother. Learn from her strengths, her courage, and her faithfulness. Listen to her. She may not be a whiz at texting; she may not even have a Facebook page. But when it comes to matters of the heart and the things of the Lord, she has a wealth of knowledge. As you approach the time for marriage and young motherhood, she will be your greatest source of wisdom. No other person on earth loves you in the same way or is willing to sacrifice as much to encourage you and help you find happiness—in this life and forever." 

 - Elder Russell M. Ballard /Mothers and Daughters

My mom has always been my hero. I hope that someday I can be part of the woman she is. 

She is amazing.

Anyway. Just some random stuff. But I would feel guilty if I didn't mention how grateful I truly am for my family!

♥-- Manders

Athenas Wedding Day

Yesterday my Best Friend got married. 

I have never seen a more beautiful bride with a couple more in LOVE! They both were so happy. 

Friday: 

Rehearsal dinner at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. 

We had a good dinner. Caught up with all the friends. 

Gave Cyle a surival kit for Athena

Then all of us girls went to a hotel and Athena got more naughty gifts and we all talked about EVERYTHING.

Athena and I finally feel asleep at like 2:30 am.

Saturday:

We woke up got ready.

Athena had to be at the temple by 12. 

The rest of us had to be there at 1:10

 Her sealing was at 1:40

It was AMAZING. 

Took some pictures

 A bunch of us headed to PF changs because we were starving. 

Then the Reception was at the Zermat Resort in Midway. 

It was so pretty and so much fun. 

There was a lot of good food,

Cake, Candy table, & a wonderful Photo Booth.

We had such a fun time dancing like idiots!

 Then it was over!

The weekend was so much fun. I'm so glad I got to be included in all of it! I love that girl so much and am so grateful that we have skype. Since she lives in TEXAS!

More pictures to come.
But heres one with Athena & I in the photo booth!

♥ -- Manders

Today I feel blessed because: 

I got to see my BESTIE BEST that happy! Honestly we have been through so much together and she deserves the best & I think she found it!

 

Bestie Best (Athenas) Bridal Shower

So this is way late... 

since she got married YESTERDAY 

but we had such a good time I had to post!

We all caught up, played dirty minds & a Minute to win it game, Ate good food, and watched Athenas face go bright red when she opened up all her naughty presents! 

The Minute to Win it Game:

You tie a banana around your wait and let it almost hit the ground. You have an orange on the ground and you have to swing the banana to make it hit the orange and get it around the obstacle.

 

 

 

 We just all cant get enough of baby Londyn!

Jenna & Lakyn playing the Minute to Win it game!

Athena & Amy playing the Minute to Win it Game

Amy won with 17.5 seconds!

 Sara & Crystal

Sara tried tackling Crystal to win!

Whitney and me playing!

 The bride to be opening all her presents!

Bestie Best's

Athena & her cake!

The whole group

The bride to be at her best!

♥ -- Manders

Today I feel blessed because:

I have Athena as my bestie best!

Things I LOVE lately.

Since I don't drink pop anymore I can never get enough water or 

 

My color is lasting so long & the deep conditioner is AMAZING!

Hempz has ALWAYS been my favorite 

Netflix recommend Prison Break and I heard its wonderful ... Everyone is right.

I have seen a ton of billboards for the Mormon Radio Channel & last week decided to take a listen. I love it!

This is my favorite program right now.

 So I found this website .
I dont even really remember how. But I love it.
Its such a good cause with such a good story. I cried so hard. So Kand and I bought whistles.

♥-- Manders

Today I feel blessed because :

I have a nice warm comfy bed with clean sheets.