Zion Expedition

My friend and fellow coworker Camille and I spent the last 4 days in southern Utah for some rest and relaxation at Zion National Park. It was beautiful, but windy, but we survived the dirt and have a story to tell.

It was so windy our first night there that our buns for our burgers were falling apart they were so dry. This is my friend Camille eating her burger with a knife and fork.

This was the view outside of our tent. This is Watchman Tower and its at the entrance of Zion.

This is my friend Camille looking very happy sitting on the edge of a cliff. Needless to say, this is as close as I got because I am terrified of heights. Camille would probably say that I'm not the best person to go hiking with in Zions.

We made it to the top and I can say that I survived the heights. It was a proud day for me.

This was the view from the top. I have never been surrounded by so many cliffs. They were truly awe inspiring.

Then we visited Weeping Rock. This was truly amazing. There was water coming out of the rocks. I guess that the sandstone holds water in and it lets it out gradually. You can barely see the water coming out of the rocks in the picture above, but it was truly beautiful.

Then we went on the river walk. We live in such a beautiful world!!!!!

There were these fat squirrels everywhere. They weren't afraid of humans at all. I think they were looking for some compassionate soul for their dinner.



The next day, Camille and I went hiking up to the emerald pools. This is a photograph under the waterfall at the lower pool. It was beautiful to see the different colors on the rock.

This is the middle pool of the emerald pools. It was a beautiful sight.

This was the view on our way down. I couldn't believe how high I was.

These mountains are called the Three Patriarchs. The one to the far left is Abraham, the one in the middle is Isaac, and the white peak behind the red one is Jacob. The red peak is Mount Moroni. You have to have a little Mormon naming going on here.


Overall, I had a great time and was grateful for the time off of work. It's nice once in a while to remember why you're here and where you're going, and our Heavenly Father's creations always have a positive impact on my life. I look forward to my next trip soon.

Scrapbook Expo

Last Saturday, I had the extreme pleasure of going to the scrapbook expo with my friends Kristene, Ember and Natalie. It was a ton of fun and I got about $150 worth of stuff for only about $60. Life is good :D I look forward to next year's trip!!!

My friend Kristene at the expo

My friend Ember at the Expo

People

As I was reading my friend Renato's blog this morning, he got me thinking of people that have touched my life and affected it for the positive. Though there are numerous people that have been a positive influence in my life, I'm going to try to name some of them.

My Mom and Dad - Although as I was growing up, I never thought that they were doing what was best for me, I'm grateful for their patience and love. They helped mold me into the person that I was to become.

Emily Beck - Emily touched my life in a way that still has positive affects on me. Emily came into my life when I had no one. I had no friends in my ward or many in school. She helped me focus on the positive and move forward. As she got married and had five children, she has kept in contact with me and I'm eternally grateful for her hand in my life.

Kathleen Chisholm, Sally Meier Cluff, & Lauren Rowley - These three young ladies kept me sane through high school. I've always hated school, but they kept me moving and made a positive impact in my life. I'm grateful for them and their continued friendship.

Joe Berry, Paul & Astrid Fullmer - These three kept me laughing through hard times growing up. I actually had a very rough time with my Young Women Leaders and the young women in my ward growing up. They didn't like me much and they made my life miserable for about 10 years. Joe, Paul and Astrid kept me going and taught me the importance of a laugh.

Jeff Berry - Jeff was my first relationship that I've ever had. Jeff taught me how to love. Although Jeff's and mine relationship never worked out, I'm eternally grateful for his ability to care for me and make me feel like a queen.

Tiffany Morris Wallace, Becky Janssen, Emily Widmer & Kathy Skene - These ladies were my best friends through college and we still remain friends to this day. They are wonderful ladies with differing personalities that keep things interesting but fun. I hope they know how much they've impacted my life for the better and made me into a better person.

Michelle Jones, Brooklyn Roth & Oni Jackson - These three ladies and I served in the Jordan 9th Branch's Relief Society presidency about two years ago. I had just barely moved out of my parents house and on my own for the first time. They helped me "grow up" and find out who I truly am. They still are good friends and help me in life.

Camille Johnson & Kristene Armstrong - These two make my life at work worthwhile. Although work has its perks, sometimes you have your down days. They keep me laughing as we help students and coworkers throughout the day. I'm truly grateful for them and their love and friendship.

My Savior, Jesus Christ - Although I've never met my Savior, his example and sacrifice to me have made me feel that I'm important to Him and my Heavenly Father. How grateful I am to have him as a part of my life everyday, by praying and by reading my scriptures. I only hope and pray that it will be my opportunity to meet him after my life here on this Earth.

There are a lot more people that have affected my life for the better, but these people have molded me into the daughter of God that I should be. I love all of you!!