Cancun, Mehico!

I had the opportunity to go to Cancun Mexico ! Below are a few pictures that I took that I wanted to share! (please note: Sunscreen does not always apply evenly! ha ha Poor Coulter!)
All you can eat Sushi, getting tan, golf, coconuts, humidity, public transportation, authentic Mexican food, family definitely makes for a great time! Thanks Coulter, Jen, Gavin & Afton for such a fun time! I love you guys!

Every Second Counts

I'm sure we all at some time in our life have started writing down our "bucket list" of things we want to do, accomplish, see or be in our life before passing onto the next. I think the past six month I have had been consistently adding to my "bucket list". There have been some incredible (both bad and good) things that I have witnessed that you really don't know when it's your time to pass.

I just finished reading an amazing book "Left to Tell" by Immaculee Ilibagiza (About Left To Tell Immaculée shares her miraculous story of how she survived during the Rwanda genocide in 1994 when she and seven other women huddled silently together in the cramped bathroom of a local pastor’s house for 91 days! In this captivating and inspiring book, Immaculée shows us how to embrace the power of prayer, forge a profound and lasting relationship with God, and discover the importance of forgiveness and the meaning of truly unconditional love and understanding—through our darkest hours.)

This book was absolutely amazing, inspiring and definitely a tear jerker. To experience a culture holocaust/genocide, I hope I never have to personally witness. To read about one woman's experience of the pain and loss that she went through is really a very humbling experience. 91 days in a bathroom with 7 women, hiding, wondering if their lives would be saved. They didn't know if today or tomorrow would be the day- the day of their death. However 91 days, a lot of thinking would definitely take place. The past, the present and wishing for the future.

I have really thought about this book and the first thought that comes to my mind is "I'm so blessed". This book really allows you to think about life and how things can change in a second.

Taking a look at a completely different but yet similar story. My dear friend told me about a show she watched last night. "Last Lecture" - Professor Randy Pausch. I decided to You Tube the lecture. I listened to the lecture while here at work.

He had a timeline on his life - 3-6 months to live. I don't know if it would be easier to have a timeline or not! He gave his "last lecture" giving some great stories and life experiences. Truly an inspiration to watch!

After listening to his lecture there were a few things that stuck out:
"Be prepared: "luck" is where preparation meets opportunity"
"Find the best in everyone; no matter how you have to wait for them to show it"
"If someone is mad at you, give them time. You can't force them to feel the way you want them to. Just give them time"
"Walls that you hit in your life are there for a reason. They are there for those that are not willing to work at getting over it. To weed out the weak"
and on relationships (advise for women): "Ignore everything he says. Notice everything he does"

Great life lessons !

Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals.

Two different individuals from two cultures/countries but yet both facing the realization of life coming to an end. I'm so lucky to have dear friends that have opened my eyes and introduced me to these wonderful stories. Ashley for letting me be part of your book club! I absolutely loved this book! And Anita for letting me know about the Lecture! Both awesome stories.

I guess the reason for this blog is: life is too short!

I'm not trying to have this blog be depressing or negative, but really you never know when life will come to an end.

• Make Memories
• Shoot for the Stars
• Never stop laughing.
• LOVE Everyone
• Stay true to yourself
  and
  
• NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

Movie Flashback

"HEY YOU GUYS" ... I was sitting at work (yes and actually working) when I just started getting the urge for a "BABY RUTH", I mean I got the urge to do a movie flashback!! I can't help but to just laugh at one of the all time greatest movies!

Anyone that can name this movie I'll give you "FIFTY DOLLA BILL YOU GUYS...FIFTY DOLLA BILL" - well not really a fifty dollar bill!

This one is a no brainer but still such a Classic!!

Snap, Crackle, POP

I want to thank my dad for another great 24th of July!

The firework show gets better every year!

I have post a few of the pictures from our party!

I love you all - Thank you for making this year another great 24th of July!

The Fireword Team getting things ready for the big show!
and here they are...

These Fireworks are HUUUGE!!!

Pioneer Day!

“Pioneer children sang as they walked and walked and walked AAANNNDDD walked” - You gotta love Primary songs!

Being that it’s Pioneer Day tomorrow, I thought I would write a blog to celebrate this day! Take a moment and think back to the when they were traveling across the country. Imagine the drudgery of walking hundreds of miles, suffocating dust, violent thunderstorms, mud, temperature extremes, bad water, poor forage, sickness, and death.Just thinking about those things somewhat makes me feel overwhelmed and makes me wonder if I would give up. Just thinking about the odds that were against them, I am amazed at their willingness to continue and press forward. Strong willed individuals to say the least!

I think sometimes we overlook how easy our lives our. I think we forget the sacrifice that individuals gave to enable a better life for us! I am grateful for the men, women & children (even the oxen) that made this journey!

I’ve tried imagining life as a pioneer............ and this is what I would imagine.

(My sisters and I, with MA & PA in our wagon!)

HAPPY PIONEER DAY!!!

Here Fishy Fishy

STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR

The buzzer of the alarm, a continuous beeping to the point of annoyance - I’ll tell you what, 4:45am rolls around really fast!!! BUT that’s what needs to happen if you want to catch the "BIG" fish!

Justin, Anita, Doug and I spent a Saturday up at Strawberry Reservoir fishing. We couldn’t have asked for a more PERFECT day! Water was calm, sun was shining (don’t worry we all got burnt! I looked like a raccoon from my glasses) and the fish were biting! What more could we have asked for!

I suppose this is where I start bragging about my fishing skills! Within the first ten mins of getting on the boat, I was the first one to bring one in! 22"inches and fat!!! What can I say.. I know how to Hook them!!! Catching a total of 4, with Justin behind me catching 3!

Poor Doug and Anita they didn’t catch any! They definitely had a lot of bites but definitely had time to relax!

What can I say I love fishing!!

(Please note the above pictures were taken professionally by GLAMOUR SHOTS!!! Hair done by well known stylist and wardrobe provided by Calvin Kleins' cousins friends brothers sisters neighbor!!)

Blast from the Past

I was sitting here thinking about my childhood, when one of my all time
favorite tv shows popped into my head!

Who didn't love the mis-matched, pig tail, sassy lil' pants?!?!
Well I know I loved her! (and secretly wanted and tried to be like her!)
I totally wore the two different colored shirts and rolled them up.
As well as two different colored socks swapping the order around!!!
I know I'm cool!!!