7 months

as of yesterday, christian and i have been dating for seven months - which i think counts as a noteworthy event. the picture below is documentation of our six month dating anniversary - nov. 6, 2009 - one month ago. a lot going on for dating six months, right? i mean, balloons, flowers, AND a cake? there is a funny story to it all. you might want to ask me about it sometime. i'll give you a little teaser - the balloons are compliments of the lovely kate gildea, the cake is because christian is one of the funniest guys i know and the flowers are just because christian sabey treats me like every girl ought to be treated. happy anniversary to us!

i found something for the christmas wish list...

can you imagine how fast i will be able to ride my bike with this contraption strapped to my back?

elder holland does it again....

i recently read this talk:
http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/56453/Elder-Jeffrey-R-Holland-Remember-Lots-wife.html

elder holland does it again. his talk, remember lot's wife, reminded me that we have a Savior and a Father in Heaven who love us and look at who we can become. although i've got a long way to go, i've got a lot of hope that i'll get there. that hope comes through my Savior, Jesus Christ. i have days where i forget. i focus on my mistakes. i become hopeless. but, again and again i am reminded that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is real. that learning and trying to understand it is continual. that i can't do all there is to be done, but that with my Savior ALL things are possible. He can and is willing to do what i can't. it helps me remember that my "future is as bright as my faith." during this holiday season i am so impressed by and grateful for hope. the hope of ALL things.