Live Your Life ☼

Too Caught Up..

2012-01-03T16:57:00.000-08:00

Wow

Haven't written since September?? Yeah, I've been abusing my journal as well. I have been so caught up in lots of new things. I started my new job the other day as a CNA! I LOVE it! It is really stressful at times, but I love working with new people and getting to know all the residents. I have been on many dates and I have enjoyed my last Christmas break as a senior.

I have a new diagnosis of senioritis.

I wish I could think of other things to say..but I am just blank with everything going on

Will write soon!

Mmmm Yes!

2011-09-13T21:25:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I stink right now, but it's no biggie or anything.. We just beat Box Elder in a 5 match game!! It was soo fun! It felt like playing before I was injured, which is good-blocking wise. I got about 8 blocks and am still working to get more each match!! It was an adrelian rush, let me tell you. (Yeah, I spelled adrelian wrong, but right now the fact that I'm happy and excited doesn't mean it matters!) :] I can't wait for the next game!

[ So want to know what I've been craving like everyday lately?! ]

Yummy Dairy Queen!!

I think I could eat there everyday for the rest of my life.

Alexis and I enjoyed it very much, along with our wonderful friend, Bree, and other great friends!! :]

Bree and Lexis and I are planning to go on a camping trip. Apparently they don't believe I'm a good camper or even at that: know how to camp!? I don't think so! I am a great camper! I know how to put up a tent and bring a cooler and make fires?? I'm so good at that..NOT. At youth conference it took me a bajillion times to put up a fire, but you know what? I love camping and I can learn how to do better right?? :]

Wooo!!

2011-08-21T11:29:00.001-07:00

School is tomorrow!! :] SENIOR YEAR..woww...am I really that old?? It's kind of surreal. I don't believe it myself. I have mixed emotions on this whole thing..yeahh, I'm jumbled. Yet mostly I am super excited!!

My ankle is doing really well right now. I have played volleyball and it only hurts at certain moments when I jump or bend my ankle in some positions. I know prayers have been answered.

WELL..I think it's time to get organized: in a half an hour I have presidency meeting at my new young women leader's home, Jenna!! Then I have BYC. I love BYC. Spending time, planning things, with all the presidents of the youth and the bishopric of the ward. Yupp- call me crazy, but it is crazy fun!!

Also, after I shall clean my room. I want to get around and do homework in peace. Right now it is a pig sty.

Hahaha Yupp. I am excited!! :]

Standing Strong ☼

2011-08-14T20:36:00.000-07:00

I'm doing good now..holding in there still with my ankle.
Physical therapy, special oils, lots of ice, new ankle braces, and much more has helped me.
Thank you everyone for the support!!

School starts in a week..it is coming soo soon!! Ohh myyy lanta - I don't know if I'm ready!

Here is what my senior schedule includes:

1 seminary
2 English [regular English..I don't think I could handle failing another AP test again]
3 foods II
4 girls conditioning
5 CNA nursing
6 CNA nursing [@ Viewmont..after Jr. High most of my good friends went to Viewmont, so I am super excited for this little switch a roo]
7 zoology, but I'm switching into Sports Medicine. Tiff helped me realized that I would rather learn about human beings than animals, since I want to work with human beings myself.
8 CE 1010 algebra

Yupp. That about does it. I think I have senioritis already..that is not good..oohhhhhh nooo.
Wish me luck! :]

Here are just some good memories this past summer:

√ Summer List In Progress

In a Commotion ☼

2011-07-18T13:08:00.000-07:00

So this past week I had the wonderful opportunity to go to St. George for a volleyball tournament. It was so fun! All of us staying in a hotel, driving down there, being silly together. Turned out for me that it was something meant to make me stronger.

The first day I got sick with something..I don't even know what. I couldn't breathe at some points and I seriously knew something was up, but I didn't like it at all. I started playing in the last game of the day and when I switched positions to come out back row I just could not take it anymore. Tiff helped me out to get some medicine and I sat out the whole game. Coach helped me lots and tried to see if it was asthma by giving me an inhaler. Didn't work. As we were at Pizza Factory my team (as I was told) prayed that I would be able to feel better that night. It's crazy cuz I believe after they said the prayer I had a feeling I needed to try throw up. The rest is history. Yeah that night I got a good rest. The next day was soo fun! We wore our shirts we made and everything..until the last game we were playing and I was determined to get another block. After getting 11 blocks that day I went up for another block only to come down on one of the other team's girl's foot. It rolled out and became one huge SPRANG.

Warning: do not wear one ankle brace and not one on the other. My left foot..the one without the ankle brace..learned it's lesson. It is now really puffy and not really fun. I'm out for 3 weeks til try-outs, but I know it happened to make me stronger. There are no regrets. My teammates, coaches, and parents helped me soo much!! Thanks so much!! :]

I had so much fun! :]

It's Official ☼

2011-06-28T22:07:00.000-07:00

IT'S OFFICIAL...

girl's camp last week was AMAZING!

I am growing up..17 years old!? Nah..not me..

Personal Progress-in progress!

New music!!!

Volleyball started this week, indeed.

My new quote "okie dokie"

Boating tomorrow with the best ward in the world!

I LOVE my friends!

I LOVE MY FAMILY *

I am waiting for senior pictures

It's unbelivably true..but I am a Senior!

New calling-Laurel President.

Very blessed and thankful for everything

I love life, even though it gets hard sometimes.

I SMILE more than my muscles can function

Weather is indeed great? Yes!

college coming soon is stressing me out!

SO stressed!!

Scriptures exciting me..very much yes.

Candy left over from camp and birthday-lots and lots.

Wishing I could have more scrapbook stuff for scrapbooks

I am missing my family from all around

I like getting friendly texts and hellos indeed

Adam and Jamie now work at Dicks!! Yes more visits!!

BYU-Idaho still in mind? Indeed is.

Excited for school? not quite yet.

Summer list is getting checked off by the week!

It's official....

LIFE IS GOOD RIGHT NOW! :] :] :]

PROM ☼

2011-05-30T17:09:00.000-07:00

Prom was so so fun!

I went with one of my best friends: Adam Pett. I couldn't ask for a better date!! He is one truly great guy. He is a great example. Very funny I must say. And he is very honest which I love about him. The day was sunny with a tint of wind--overall it was a wonderful day! He came to get me at my home where we were first greeted with pizza and Roanne. What a wonderful experience! Then we went to get Andy and his date, Alyssa. It was like dejavu! A couple months ago we all went on a group date together: Adam and I, Andy and Alyssa, and Tony and Carly (whom were in our group for prom, too!). So so fun! We headed to get subway, then we traveled on up to rocket park where we met up with the rest of the couples for lunch and a marshmallow war. Funniest war ever!! Our wonderful shooting tubes were decorated with great memories and inside jokes. After that moment Adam dropped me off home to get ready for dinner and the dance. Jamie and Amy came over to help me with hair and makeup. I love them so much! Jamie did my hair so well and Amy helped with all her might. We talked and laughed and listened to great music as they worked on me. After about an hour or so I was ready. I loved my hair!! My dress and shoes ready to be put on. It seems that whenever I go shopping for a dress..somehow, magically-my dress gets put in my lap. It's a long story (or stories) but you know? haha Adam came to get me. Corie and Scott Samuelsen took pictures. I wish I could've seen Shalece before she left for the dance. She looked beautiful! Anywho, dinner was at The Mandrian. Such a delicious place! I kinda spilled my water and it was so embarrassing, but no worries-Carly helped me by accidently spilling her water too. :] Funny memories. The dance was soo fun! Yet so crowded!! I enjoyed dancing with my group. It consisted of the nicest people I've ever met. I had so much fun!! :]

Daddy's Little Girl..

2011-05-30T14:05:00.000-07:00

Well, Junior year is up for me in about 3 days. Junior Year?? Wow..life is going by so fast. Lately I have been thinkin about the colleges I want to go to and I am just about torn apart on where I should go. First priority though is to get through my senior year.

Varsity volleyball, CNA nursing class at Viewmont, Find a job, take the ACT a few times, run often, dating and friends, social times, family, Personal Progress. Seem hard? Yes, but worth it!!! I am soo soo excited to be a senior. Class of 2012. Cannot even wait!!

Colleges I am trying to decide on are: BYU-Idaho, Utah State, Weber, or UVU-very hard to decision to make I must say. Major: undecided. The future: unpredictable. Ahhh it makes me stress to think I will be applying for college this fall. I cannot even believe it. Wooo breathe in, breathe out, Ashley.

Well, anywho..Like I said..Junior year ends this Thursday. It went by way fast and it was one good year! I made tons of new friends. I enjoyed going to crown burger with friends and hanging out with new people. I enjoyed school dances and stomps. I loved new classes, like psychology and jewelry-probably my favorite classes. I loved seminary with Brother Preece and Brother Beynon..the best seminary teachers around and I enjoyed thinking about the future. I love life. ☼

☼ General Conference!

2011-04-03T20:04:00.001-07:00

☼ General Conference.

What a great day!!

General Conference brings such a wonderful feeling. Sometimes I wish it happened pretty much everyday. Braeden invited me to go to the 2nd session of Conference today at the Conference Center with him and his wonderful mom. It was a blast!! When President Monson walked in everybody stood and it got real silent. I know he is a true prophet of God. I love this gospel!

Music ☼

2011-03-28T21:45:00.000-07:00

So..I looked over Aunt Kathryn's facebook page the other day and I found this video. I fell in love with his voice! And the songs he sings are my total favorite. Lani is now obsessed after she heard it on her ipod. (Yes, I downloaded it to itunes..for FREE). I love it!! Enjoy :D

Day 13. ☼

2011-03-19T18:12:00.000-07:00

Day 13. ☼

So..I'm super behind on the 30 day challenge and the 13th day is you have to write a letter to someone who has hurt you lately?? I don't really have a purpose in writing a letter to someone who has hurt me, because no one has hurt me recently and they probably wouldn't even have blogspot. Most of my friends or family don't have a blog..I wish they did, because I just love reading about other people's lives and their hopes and dreams, dislikes, and likes!! I love reading and writing my past posts and my daily feelings.

Lately..I've been sick of homework-just school. This week held the massive stress of the end of the term. Massive Stress I tell ya!! But I am super happy. This weekend has consisted of lots of volleyball, tons of family time, spending time with my sister, and being entertained by my mom when she's at her hyper state. I love it! 3rd term is finally over. It went by SO slow! Spring break is in about 3 weeks and to me: that will go slower than the slowest turtle. Yet I can't wait. I get my braces off in less than 2 months. yay!! woo!! Also, I got asked to prom! By Adam! It'll be so fun. He's such a great friend!

Anywho, I've just been pushing myself through school, my day, and life right now. I am still a happy girl no matter what! But hopefully next week is wonderful (better).

☼ Day 12. Why??

2011-03-09T21:27:00.000-08:00

Day 12. Why??

(How you found out about blogger and why you made one)

Well, I first found out about blogger from my Aunt Mechelle or Aunt Chantel. Correct me please! She showed me her blog and I asked her exactly how she got the background and right then and there I wanted to make one, so family could see what is going on in my life. I wanted my friends to see also how much I love life and the gospel! It is so great and I want to inspire others to love life as well and to enjoy their great times. I want people to know through hard times blessings come and I have certainly been through some rough times, but I know with our Heavenly Father everything will be okay! I enjoy writing and bringing out my feelings! It's kinda like a public journal. So everything is free. It's a great hobbie!

If you are reading this and you don't have a blog or you do (but I don't know about it) please make one or let me know. I would love to see yours also! :]

Day 11. Friendzies.

2011-02-28T15:42:00.000-08:00

Day 11. Friendzies.

(Another picture of you and your friends)

Our leopard leggings at church :]

Day 10. Music ♫

2011-02-27T13:58:00.000-08:00

Day 10. Music ♫

(Songs you listen to when your happy, sad, mad, bored, and hyped)

So since I love to many songs and I listen to way too many songs for each category I am going to choose one song for each category (or more) and put a music video or link to it. I will choose the best of the best of my favorites!!

(Click song to listen)

So first--
Happy:

All About Your Heart [Mindy Gledhill]
I love this song so much! It reminds me of my mom and all the things she has been through. It reminds me of our good times and smiles. I really love her and I dedicated this song to her! I listen to it when I'm happy, because she makes me happy! :]

Dont Stop Believing [Journey]
Always loved this song, always will. It is the best song!! Makes me so happy.

Good Life [One Republic]
This song!!!!!! Ahhhhhhh!! K, probably, really, like my favorite song. I love it! The whistles are my favorite. Life is Good.

Sad:

You are Loved (Dont Give Up) [Josh Groban]
This song I first heard on my Trek video. It is amazing! One of my favorites in the whole wide world. When I am down and I feel like no one is there I always listen to this song and say a prayer. ☼

Mad:

Less Than Perfect [P!nk]
This song is clean, no worries. Haha, it sometimes annoys me when people don't see their true and real potential. I know it's not my business to be mad, but I also get angry with myself when I'm being low on myself. I love this song! It's a great picker-uper. (Sorry the song cut early in the video).

Bored:

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun [Cyndi Lauper]
This song is so catchy!! A true 80's song. I love it, so whenever I'm bored I'll just start dancing right when this song comes on. Yeahhh someday I wanna make a music video with my best friends to this song hahahaha.

Hyped:

All The Above [Maino]
This song is totally one of my pump up songs! I enjoy everything about it and if it helps me concentrate on volleyball (the future game) then I am ready.

Up and Running [Jessica Jarrell]
This song has suns in it!!!!!!! I love it!! Itunes suggested it to me and I fell in love!

Run This Town [Jay-Z]
This song is for sure one to sing. I die. Yes, I am hyped quick.

Day 9. Happiness :]

2011-02-25T19:55:00.000-08:00

Day 9. Happiness :]

(Somethings your proud of in the past few days)

These past few days have actually been the worst few days for my health. For about a week or so I have been off and on coughing and I just kept thinking..ohh it's just a little cough, it'll fade soon, but on Wednesday it hit me. That night I could not sleep..I was shivering under 5 blankets in my room, yet I was still burning hot. I could not sleep, so around 3:00 a.m. I texted my mom to please pray for me to get some rest. I said a prayer of my own and it took me about 2 more hours from that time to get at least some good rest. I woke up at about 7:15 and got up to almost trip over my own feet, because I realized both of my legs were numb (and they stayed numb for about an hour or so). My body still aches and I feel really sore. I told my mom I was not able to go to school and she told me to go to rest. Throughout the day I took lots of Advil pills and I was just not feeling any better. I coughed and sneezed and I sweated at some points. It was so weird. There was also times when my hands started to like curve up--haha I make fun of myself now. Anywho, my nose is still stuffy and I cannot smell a single thing. That day all I ate was cereal. I slept the whole day until about time school ended and then I slept some more when I found I could not make it to the championship young womens basketball game. I was sad to not be apart of that game against the 3rd ward, but I'm so proud of my ward for doing their best and having fun as always! :] Braeden came to visit me around 7:30 and Aunt Liz came about 15 mins after he arrived. It was nice of Braeden to come visit! Before he came I kinda felt like I was oblivious to the world, because I stayed home all day and I just didn't see anybody. hahaha so it was good to see him! I sure love Aunt Liz and she sure made me happy! I am still feeling sick and I had to make up a math test today..wow, worst test ever! I didn't understand anything..oh well.

I guess the things that have made me happy over the past couple of days are my family and great friends. I know they are always there for me and that they care and that is what truly makes me happy. I sure care for all of them and I am so grateful for all they do! Especially, my parents. I love them so much! :]

True Happiness is When Your With The Ones You Love ☼

Day 8. Short term goals!

2011-02-22T18:12:00.000-08:00

Day 8. Short term goals!

(Short term goals for this month and why)

Hmm..so it's almost to the end of the month of Febuary..My short term goals for this month would have to be:

Learn to get over the bad habit of procrastionation. It is soo bad, I hate it!
Study for the ACT..yes, I shall do that.
Work out after school mostly everyday.
Eat healthier.
and something secret..hahaha
Ohh and read the scriptures everyday!

Yes, I am ready to accomplish!

Day 7. My Patriartical Blessing ☼

2011-02-20T12:51:00.000-08:00

Day 7. My Patriartical Blessing ☼

(Something/Someone who has the biggest impact on you recently)

Today has been such a wonderful day! I got my patriartical blessing! It was such a great experience. I fasted and as I went to church this morning I could not stop smiling. I seriously felt the spirit so strong and I was so happy. Sarah, Amy, Carlee, and I could not stop laughing in Sunday school. I am very grateful for my Sunday school teacher for putting up with all our talking. He handles it very well by laughing with us and making his own funny jokes. I learn tons from him! Anywho, YW was great like usual. Julie gave a lesson on finding your purpose in life and how we can do that.
1. Personal prayer.
2. Study and meditation.
3. Gift of the Holy Ghost.
4. Priesthood Blessings.
and 5. Patriarchal Blessings.

Let me just say I love Young Men who honor their priesthood and show that they do. Whenever I am around a young man who honors his priesthood I can just feel the spirit so strong and they sure have a big influence to change the world for good.

That lesson was real good! :]

Then..later after church I headed to Patriarch Zesiger's home to receive my patriartical blessing. His home feels like the temple and it was fun getting to know him and his wife. I know that the blessing was meant especially for me and that it came from my Father in Heaven. I know that it is truly personal revelation given to me to guide me and to bless me. I wrote much in my journal about today. :] I cried tons as I was given the blessing, because I was so full of the love and spirit of our Heavenly Father. It was a true joy and an amazing blessing!

Day 6. Shrek!!

2011-02-18T14:56:00.000-08:00

Day 6. Shrek!!

(Your favorite super hero and why?)

Shrek is a super hero right!? He is my favorite cartoon character out of any movie! He seriously is the best. I've seen every movie of the Shrek series more than once, more than twice, more than three times actually! I love it so much. hahaha I remember quotes and sometimes even say them. I love the soundtrack. Shrek saved Princess Fiona from the castle and got his wonderful true love. I could write on essay on him...He cracks me up so bad! I live to laugh. ahhhhhhh..hahaha, but if Shrek is not one of the 'super heros' you could think of I would have to say..

SPIDER MAN!!!

My volleyball shoes kinda have the texture and color of spider man (not including blue.) He is wonderful and I am in love with the movie!! Spider man is a great super hero, so he would have to be my favorite (besides Shrek..hahaha). :]

Day 5. Star Valley

2011-02-17T17:19:00.000-08:00

Day 5. Star Valley, Wyoming!!! ☼

(A picture of somewhere you've been)

One of the most beautiful places on earth, to me that is. Hahaha every single year My family and I head there to my grandparents house (on my Mom's side) and we enjoy some pioneer day heritage! It is so fun! I have some great friends there, including Misty! We have just known each other from everytime I visit there and we have the greatest times at the party and at church. It was so fun..I love heading up the mountains and swimming the lakes..well, the lake part I haven't for a while, but that is still fine. It is beautiful! :]

Day 4. Bad Habits ☼

2011-02-16T14:30:00.000-08:00

Day 4. Bad Habits. ☼

(A habit you wish you didn't have..)

Hmm..this one is a toughie. I guess I want to change the habit of procrastination. I am the worst procrastinator in the world!!! I have waited til 11:30 to do my homework that was due the next day. It is not a good habit at and all and I'm working on changing it, because it's sooo bad. Also, I want to change the habit of touching my face. When I get nervous I like rub my eyes or put my hand on my cheek. That is a bad one too!!! Also, facebook addict: that's me. Never let it happen to you, ever!

Sweethearts Dance ☼

2011-02-14T21:19:00.000-08:00

This Saturday I found myself going to the Bountiful High Sweethearts Dance with a wonderful guy! It was a blast. Everything was great. The day activity..going to Gateway and watching a movie and playing games..the drives and all the talking and laughing and music..the surprises that pretty happily surprised me..the dinner that was really well planned out and soo pretty and good..the picture takin--that took a long time, but worth it..the chocolate fondue afterwards (one of my favorite parts)..the dance--fun dancing!..the getting ready part with Amy (thanks Krista and Jamie!)..and just totally being with Braeden. It was magnificent. I would do it again anytime! Thanks Braeden! :]

Day 3. Friends.

2011-02-11T18:37:00.000-08:00

Day 3. Friends!

(A picture of you and your friends)

☼ I love this picture of my friends! It was during lunch, during the cold winter and we wanted/perhaps needed a picture of all of us together! sooo cute! :]

Day 2. ☼ Live Your Life

2011-02-09T20:37:00.000-08:00

Day 2. Live Your Life.

The meaning behind my blogger name:

Well.....This blog explains my life story, the things I love, the things I go through, the people I cherish, the memories I remember..everything that I live. "Live Your Life" just explains to everyone that we should all live our life to it's fullest and love life. I love life more then anything else and I know it is a blessing given to me by my Heavenly Father. It is something I truly cherish. Be YOURself, cause no one else is like you. My blog name "Live Your Life" explains that.

Want to here a cool pump up song to where I got it---???
visit here :]

Blog Challenge!!!

2011-02-08T19:25:00.001-08:00

I have not been blogging lately..and it takes a lot of work for me to get on here and write/update for some reason, so I have decided to do the following 30 Day Challenge:

•Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
•Day 02- The meaning behind your Blogger name
•Day 03- A picture of you and your friends
•Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have
•Day 05- A pi c tu re of somewhere you’ve been to
•Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
•Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
•Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
•Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
•Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
•Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
•Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
•Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
•Day 14- A picture of you and your family
•Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play

•Day 16- Another picture of yourself (baby pic!)
•Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
•Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
•Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
•Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
•Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
•Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
•Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
•Day 24- A letter to your parents
•Day 25- What I would find in your bag
•Day 26- What you think about your friends
•Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
•Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
•Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
•Day 30- Who are you?

Soo...starting out:

Day 1: Me, Myself, and I

(A recent picture of myself and 15 facts)

1. I have a broken down teal phone..that I have recently named "Teally" and I love it dearly.
2. I loveee volleyball and wish we had more practices during the week. (Right now practices are only held on Monday, but I love the time we have!)
3. I am super excited for the Sweethearts dance this weekend and can't wait to upload pictures. Braeden will be a fun date!
4. I have recently gotten into DECA (thanks to Derek!) and I loveee the rush of it all! It is so fun.
5. I am 5'8" and 1/2 and hoping to hit 5'9".
6. I get my patriartichal blessing in 2 weeks!!
7. I wish I could speak Samoan.
8. I love fashion, even though I'm not really good at it.
9. I love everything about the sun.
10. I know that hardships are blessings in disguise.
11. My family is the greatest gift ever given to me. Period.
12. I like food. Especially, spicy food.
13. I realize the more variety of friends you have..the happier you are.
14. Boys can be the greatest and best friends!
15. I want to enjoy a movie marathon soon.

Bountiful High Newspaper: Volleyball Ends a Great Season

2011-01-27T15:04:00.000-08:00

Bountiful High Newspaper: Volleyball Ends a Great Season: " By Emari Ashby The Bountiful High’s volleyball team has had a very good..."

Article about our highschool volleyball team this year. What a great season it was!

New Semester ☼

2011-01-20T16:36:00.001-08:00

A New Semester has begun, A New Schedule has run

Here's my new schedule for second semester:

A-Day:

1. Honors English:
this class only has about 12 people, so it is really small! I enjoy it soo much! All the people in the class I know and it will be very fun..I can tell already. Ms. Coe is so funny! :]

2. Psychology:
I have high expectations for this class. Everything that has been going on with my Mom just makes me more interested in this course. I LOVE it sooo much!! Getting to know people is one of my major interests.

3. AP American:
This class is a lot of work, but it is pretty fun, because of my friends and Mr. Harris is hilarious!

4. Pre-calculus:
My goal in this class is to not get any late assignments. I want to accomplish it so bad, so I'm excited!

B-day:

5. Seminary:
KAMI MARTIN is my seminary buddy again! It's been a year and a half! I love her sooo much. There are some fun ppl in this class and Brother Beynon is awesome.

6. Sports Marketing:
Other than that I am one of two girls in this class out of like 20 guys, I am gonna enjoy learning more and more about the 'behind the stage' scene in sports.

7. Honors Biology:
No more class with Bree and Machado! It's alright though. I will live.

8. Jewelry 2:
I love making jewelry! Just love making different designs that relate to me and giving gifts to my mom. I can't wait to advance in skills and make me some more!!

....

2010-12-30T12:47:00.000-08:00

Tooo much snow for me!!!!!!!!
hahaha.

It was sunny on Christmas Day..where I had a very nice surprise!
It was such a wonderful day to contemplate with family on our Savior's birth and all the blessings he has given us. I love everything that He is.

I got a wonderful touch camera and it's red. I AM IN LOVEEE! ♥
Anywho, I also got another surprise, I got asked to the Valentines Day Dance!!!!

I got a gift which I thought was from my Mother, but to my surprise it was a date instead! What a wonderful gift. hahahaha.

{picture coming soon of snow and Shani's soccer game}

☼ Little Bits.

2010-12-11T21:20:00.000-08:00

Here is just a few bits of my life that I have enjoyed these past few weeks:

Thee Snowman:
My ward this year for Christmas is doing a snowman game. You have to steal the snowman from someone's porch, write your name on the paper, and then put it on your porch immediately after. You can get people out as well if they are trying to steal it from you, but if they are on the sidewalk they are safe. I have enjoyed stealing it a ton: hahaha.

School:
School has been a fun journey! I love having so many classes with friends and making new ones is the journey of it all! I really love being a brave!My Family:
I have hung with my family a ton. For Thanksgiving we went to Wyoming to enjoy some good food and time together! It was cold [and if you really know me, you would know i hate cold weather], but it was such a fun time! :] My mom and I go out a lot together and I enjoy spending time with her.
Conditioning:
In Girl's Conditioning we are lifting tons of weight! Sqwating, benching, lifting, calf raises, jumping.etc. Lots and Lots and Lots. I tweeked my back, so It's kinda bugging me. It's sore in some parts and I find myself trying to pop it a lot, but there is no help in it. But it's helping me a ton and I can't wait for volleyball season next year!
Friends:
SAJA watched a movie together Yesterday! Except Jamie was busy, so we missed her a ton! I enjoyed hanging out with them! Also, I love being with my other friends, like Whit, Sarah, Lexis, Holly, Erin.etc. You know who you are! I love you all equally! :] We have some good times!

Christmas Season:
I enjoy the snow [it's pretty], I enjoy the lights, I enjoy the music, I enjoy the shopping, I enjoy the treats, I enjoy the holiday movies, I enjoy the spirit of it all, I enjoy Santa Clause, I enjoy the love of everyone, but most importantly of my Savior. He has died for me and was born for all of us. To build His church on the Earth, and I know Joseph Smith restored the gospel back on the Earth after the dark ages. I enjoy his love and I am so grateful for everything he has given me. I love this Christmas Season and I love Him. ☼

http://lds.org--What Shall We Give?

So Grateful ☼

2010-11-21T17:28:00.000-08:00

I am grateful for:

the bountiful temple outside my window
the Christmas feeling at Gateway
Family, especially.
Inspirational and good music
Dinner that my parents make me!
A comfortable bed
Siblings
Water
Respectful teenage guys who act like true men
Missionaries
a cell phone
Exercise and a healthy body
Silly times with best friends
Leaders and sunday school teachers
Lessons that make an impact
Long laughs and fun drives
homework (even though I could go without)
The Prophet
Coaches who help me
Kisses from Mom
Mrs. Armstrong
Snow..just for a while.
Warm blankets
Random Phone calls that make your day
chapstick
FRIENDS
testimonies from others
Lds books, movies, and videos
Football games
Volleyball and the joy it brings for me :]
Elderly couples with unbreakable love
neighbors
Our family green minivan!
smell of cookies from the oven
my food table in foods class!
The Sun ☼
My Savior and his atonement
The Gospel
Seminary
Sacrament
Good examples
Color
My Culture
Cameras
My journal and the memories I have
Making new friends
Fun filled nights!!!
Family dinners and family home evening
Kentucky fried chicken..yum yum
Dairy Queen Blizzards
The help of my Dad
Future speeches with loved ones
Beautiful Lit Waterfalls
Spiritual experiences
The blue sky
Fall leaves
Sparkly lights on the mountain
Family vacations
Singing together as a family and laughing
Nice, friendly notes
A smile and hello
Wonderful blonde moments
The New Era
Dating advice, any advice.
The Scriptures
Planting a seed
This Thanksgiving Season..and soooo much more!

What are you thankful for?

BRAVES 2010 ☼

2010-11-11T20:41:00.000-08:00

Bountiful Braves

are doing sooo well this fall in sports!!

Tomorrow football vs. Mountain Crest in Semi-finals for the state championships.
Tennis took State!
Girls Soccer did very well hitting playoffs.
Swimming made playoffs doing awesome! :]

Drill Team took State Championship last year!! Way to go girls. Sneak peek on just how good they are at the top!

Volleyball took 6th in State, not placing in 9 years!
It was wonderful to be apart of it and be able to cheer B-Town Hoops as we won 6th place. It felt like winning 1st place, because our team never gave up. We went to the tournament losing our first game, but that didn't bring us down. The varsity team picked it up and showed what Braves Volleyball is really all about. I love my team and can't wait for next season and to start and work with the girls that I love! :]
I'm proud to be a BRAVE

Missionary Week ☼

2010-10-24T15:59:00.001-07:00

This week for the 5th ward in the West Bountiful Stake got the chance to have missionary week. For many years I have had friends who say they are having missionary week. They say they wake up at 5:30 in the morning, and they also get to dress up everyday. Our missionary week turned out a little different then most wards do it. We got a mission call that displayed our companion or companions and the place we get to serve in (or the people in our ward we are called to serve.) I have had the experience this week to serve with Kaylee White and Carlie Dejong and we serve in the Russ and Zetha Parker mission. I have learned to grow them even more. Kaylee and Carlie and I have been a good team and we may not be the closest of friends, but this week I have learned more about them closely and I have learned the true work of service from within them. Visiting Zetha really helped this week. Zetha is one magnificent women and her light shines so strong within her home. She is a knowledgable women of the spirit and of the gospel and she is also my next door neighbor! It's just a wonderful journey to serve and as you serve, you are served as well. I have felt the impression of the spirit and I know serving others is the service to your Lord.

I am truly happy right now.

Someday, maybe, I will go on a full-time LDS mission.

But Today-I can be one.

Through thick and thin: I can change myself and change others for good.

☼

Forever Strong ☼

2010-10-10T21:14:00.000-07:00

My family has a new motto: Forever Strong. Through all the trials we have been through, we know that our Heavenly Father truly does there. We have experienced a miracle in our family and that has made us that much closer, that has made me who I am today.

This weekend was unbelievably great! :]

Varsity Volleyball Tournament: I had the opportunity to play varsity and I am so grateful I had the chance this year to challenge myself while playing. I sure hope Melissa will be able to play soon due to a bad back, she has been out for the weekend. We can't wait til her and Rachael get back in and play in their spot! :]

Preston's Baby Blessing: My cousin has the chubbiest cheeks and is a gorgeous [or as Uncle Nathaniel might want me to say, handsome] little boy. I enjoyed spending lots of time with extended family in Rexburg Idaho, being able to spend, and listen to Soft Sunday Sounds with my one, forever family as we drove home together.[Four Generations]

Be by the temple: Rexburg temple is so pretty! BYU-Idaho would be wonderful to attend, so I could see that beautiful temple every day!

I am sure loving to grow everyday! :]

Mormon Messages ☼

2010-09-11T21:44:00.000-07:00

On facebook tonight I came upon a video from the LDS fan page on a story of a man who survived 911 by running from the twin towers. His life was filled with pain still years after, because he asks, "Why me? Why did I survive?"--Life is given trials to become better, to love others, and to change ourselves. I have been watching so many of these video messages of personal stories from LDS.org and I am in loveee!! I have been crying, because of the spirit I have felt and I feel I love life even more. :]

The Journey ☼

2010-08-30T22:38:00.001-07:00

The work. So much work.

Junior year so far has not been bad at all! :] I have made new friends, experienced new classes, and have seen more miracles happen. The work of school is no different then the journey of life. I wake up every morning hoping to be prepared for an AP American exam, like every morning I should wake up ready to reject the temptations of Satan. I wanna be the girl who Satan thinks "Ohh noo, she's up!" when I wake up every morning. I should go to school and not only walk down the halls to go to every class, but walk down the path of my life to every new trial and endure it like the bell will ring for lunch time in no time! Like the sun will come up. I wanna be the person who walks by people and they think the sun has just risen. To let my own light shine and be an example for others is an example to myself.

This passed Sunday we had Family Home Evening at Aunt Liz's house and Uncle Nathan talked about service and the experiences he has had. Service should not be a required work we are forced to do, but a work everyday-just like school-that changes ourself and others for the better. When I do service it makes me feel like a new kind of person.
I remember about 4 or 5 years ago, the youth in the 5th ward [pretty much the best ward! :] ] went and bought clothes and items that all of us NEED and don't even think once of NEEDing it, because we already have the things we NEED, but just WANT more. This family that we were shopping for didn't have things they NEEDed and so what they wanted is what they needed. Christmas day was a bright day for that family. The brightness of their smiles shined when they saw the gifts we brought to their poor, wretched down home. The tile in the kitchen needed work and they needed furniture of their own. To see the little kids get gifts that they wanted was something that has stuck with me all these years, because they got what they needed. I hope to become like them someday, as humble as them, and ask for what I need....not only for myself, but for others, to help others. Ask for things in need. In prayer or otherwise.

Life is the journey. School is apart of it and I can't wait to experience just one lil bit of it this year! :]

hahaha this picture just cracks me up! Always give a smile!

Life is a Journey ☼

2010-08-22T16:09:00.000-07:00

☼ relooking over my life this summer and how much I have grown, seeing all the good and bad things i have been through that have made me stronger, and preparing for the future-life goes by fast and i know everything happens for a reason ☼ 2010-2010 Junior Year here I come!

p.s. I hope to write more during the school year, but it will not happen every day--I am busy as you can tell, I haven't posted for a while :]

Volleyball schedule will be up and running hopefully soon! :]

I love you all! and hope all is going well! :]

Love, Ashley.

First Friend Date ☼

2010-07-30T12:27:00.000-07:00

This past Tuesday I had a fun time with many friends at my house. Holly and I wanted to plan a group date for after I turned 16, so I thought and thought of what we should do. ACE OF CAKES!
Why not have an activity where all of us can stregthen friendships, get to know each other, work as a team, have fun, and exercise, AND EAT all in one?! So we did a 'Get To Know You' quiz, and ace of cakes and water games. It was pretty pretty fun!

I had a great time with my best buddy, Adam. We made a swamp cake and winged through it and when it was time to cut the cake, we cut it wedding style not knowing it at first that we were going to, and we were SO emotional. Hahaha, well Adam was. So, before everyone left we did group pictures and why not just do the prom picture as well when you already have done the wedding pic!? It was SO fun and I loved it. :] Thanks Adam!

UPDATE

2010-07-21T14:04:00.000-07:00

Wowww!! I sure have not wrote on my blog for a while :] I am just on the road and pretty busy!
Just a little update:
As you can see from my last post we had youth conference. It was the best experience in the world and I loved it tooo death!I have hung with friends at my house a couple times during these past two weeks. It has been tons of fun and I love my friends! I hope everyone who comes feels comfortable and makes a new friends, because everyone deserves to meet someone new every once in a while. I love making new friends! :] We had a fire pit in my backyard and played get to know you games and getting to know new people was really fun! :]
This weekend I am leaving for Wyoming! Can't wait to see Misty! :] and all my family! :]
I promise to update more and I hope I can be an example to whoever surrounds me. I know everything that I have come from my Father in Heaven and I know without his atonement and the gospel in my life I would be no where. I would not be able to get the opportunity to help other people and to grow and change myself. I love Him and all that he has done for me. ☼

Forever Strong

2010-07-10T14:57:00.000-07:00

Youth Conference was the best!! I will not forget the spirit of love and the great times I had at Zarahemla. My tribe was Moskeetoabites and we were in the Salmonite nation. So many spiritual experiences happened and I know that my testimony has stregthened and I have come closer to my Heavenly Father. I am so sad it is over and I can't wait for Sunday for the fire side :]

☼ Sweet Sixteen and Friends

2010-06-24T12:26:00.000-07:00

June 22: I turned 16 and my day couldn't have gotten better!

I woke up and got ready to go out to lunch with my Mom. Lani went the day before, but since it was ACTUALLY the day of her birthday I invited her to come along. We went to ihop and ate a good brunch :] Later we went shopping and got Lani a camera. Mine won't come til tomorrow, so I have been using Lani's :] hahaha She's thee best. I got home when usually the first instinct is to go on facebook [which is not good] and my mom told me to go to my room! I was very confused and had no clue why, but she told me to just go, so I did with a onry attitude. To my surprise I found my room decorated with balloons, confetti, and presents. My best friends decorated it with love and I started to cry with Joy. I got a lemon creme pie from Marie Calendars instead of a cake, because I have been eating so much junk food the past couple of days.

[My decorated room][All the balloons][My sister Leilani and I][Lighting the candles][I got frosting on my shirt!][Making a wish][Blowing][I saw my trek brother and he made my day]

I am so grateful for my mom who brought me everywhere and for my dad who is always there. I always wonder about the future and how everything is going to turn out. I wonder about who I will marry. If I will have kids. Where I am going to end up. If I will even die before I'm 30. I know Heavenly Father has a plan for me. He knows my whole life and he knows where I'll end up, so being beside him is a blessing I should cherish through out my whole journey. I am excited for the future and if it doesn't go my way I know that what ever His way is, It'll be the right way and everything happens for a reason :]

[Great friends]

Yesterday Holly and Sarah brought me out to lunch for my birthday. They are the greatest friends in the world.

2010-06-15T16:55:00.000-07:00

☼ in one week it will be the day a little girl dreams about all the time when she hears the song "sweet sixteen!"

I am so excited to be growing up, but then again I feeeeeeeel so nervous and scared, but it will be fun to grow up! Sweet 16 on June 22. I remember when I was little I would always listen to the song Sweet Sixteen by Hilary Duff and just dreaming about my final day when I turn 16 and I will be able to drive. It's funny I don't get my license til September because I got my permit late, but the day is almost here. I just need to breathe in and breathe out :]

Family ☼

2010-06-13T22:59:00.000-07:00

Family is very important to me. And all my extended family members have their own special place in my heart. This week I wanted to honor family and what they have in store for me.

My own family:
Each one is important to me.

•My dad and I have gotten close lately and we have laughed a ton together. He is a big example to me and I hope someday I will marry someone like him.
•My mom is my best friend in the whole wide world! We have been through everything together and she is always there for me :]
•Leilani is one of a kind. We have our moments, but we will be thee best of friends to honor each other!
•Dawson is the best bud. I love talking with him and making fun of him when I have the chance. Our jokes I will always cherish.
•Dashani is so magnificent! Her bring personality always makes my day and keeps me going.
•Anisi is sooo soo cute! He makes me smile and during church I love the times we have together and when we rub each other's backs.

"We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams."

Aunty Seka and Numera:

You guys are just a big influence on my daddy for good and I thank them for that. Your light always shines and I love the times I have spent visiting with you.

"Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls." {Thank you :]}

Uncle Elvis and family:

OHH myyyy!! You guys make my life and the times we have are endless. Hopefully you don't move and Khadijah-My cousin, thank you for always lifting me up during my sad times and making me laugh during our great times. i love you.

“Music is what feelings sound like.” {Music is our feelings :]}

Uncle Silver and family:

We sure do need to visit more, because I sure do miss you guys!! You guys are all beautiful and I sure love you to death! :] Lets get together sometime soooon! :]

"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." {A smile from you is beautiful :]}

Aunt Kathryn and family:

Too bad you guys live all the way in TEXAS! I love all of your happy smiles and I know my little siblings love playing with my little cousins. I miss you and Aunt Kat-thanks for being a great example to me! I love reading your blog and you are veryyy pretty. :] love ya!

"Life is like riding a bike. It is impossible to maintain your balance while standing still." {So hard working you are :]}

Aunt Liz and family:

You guys are memorable and so fun! Our times I will always cherish and there are times I cannot thanks Liz and Nathan enough for! Wowwww we can be so funny and thanks for visiting! :] Camberra: I love your personality and I hope I can be an example to you. Always be an example to your friends and keep smilin. Trinity: Never give up on your dreams girl. You are beautiful and unique in your own magical ways. Adie: YOU MAKE MY DAY EVERYTIME I SEE YOU SMILE! :] Vici: Sorry, but I am calling you that. You are so cuteee and funny. I love you all!

"There was never a child so lovely but his mother was glad to get him to sleep." {All those children :]}

Aunt Mechelle and Jon:

I know that hard times are going on and I'm sure this won't be read together, but I hope that one of you can see this and I truly love both of you! Mechelle: I know you are always there to talk and I hope that we can stay close and we can help each other! :] Jon: You are such a great uncle. Such a good example to me. Thanks so much! I love you guys.

"Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts." {Jon I love your fudge ;]}

Aunt Kristine:

I loved those times when you were able to spend time with us and I will always love you and be there for you whenever you need to talk. You helped during the weeks you spent with us and hopefully there is more time to spend with you! I love you dearly! :] Never give up.

“Those who wish to sing always find a song.” {I know you will sing that song}

Matt and April:

Texas!? Now really? Noooo. But I love you guys so much! April: your love and personality is so contagious that I miss it so much and I hope that I can see you guys this summer! :] You guys are the greatest :]

"Send me some cookies!" {Girl scout cookies ;]}

Aunt Chantel and Uncle Ethan:

Hahahahahaha where do I even begin!? hahahahha I love you guys too much. We sure have great times and I want to babysit! :] Chanty: Thanks for being the great aunt that you are! I love you and you are so stylish and pretty it kills me! Keep being creative as Mechelle is too and hopefully you can make it to my wedding in a few years ;] who knows, maybe a mission! Ethan: You are so funny that you have made me laugh since I was baby when you hit my head with balloons! You are great! Thanks for always giving me great advice and being there! :]

“A boy is a magical creature - you can lock him out of your workshop, but you can't lock him out of your heart.” {All those boys..:]}

Aunt Julie and Uncle Nathaniel:

I love youu!! I have so many memories spent with you that I will never forget and will soon relive when you guys visit, but I know it is hard. You guys are each very special in my life!! Julie: Thanks for the great memories! I have enjoyed things, because of you and you have shapped me to be a better person :] i thank ya for that. Nathaniel: ahhh!!!!!!!!! Uncle Nathaniel!! I miss you! We have the greatest talks and I sure learn a lot from you. Never give up on anything you do and keep being a great dad and husband! :]

"I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing." {and it was fun :]}

Grandma, Grandpa:
I will write and I love you with all my heart :]

“There are fathers who do not love their children; there is no grandfather who does not adore his grandson” {Fun times :]}

I love you all ♥

Summer Summer ☼

2010-06-11T11:49:00.000-07:00

Summer Sun, Summer Fun--It's worth it for everyone ☼

Yesterday at Whitney's house we played this card game called Egyptian Ratscrew!! It was so fun and it got so intense that at the beginning we were all spaced apart, but then as the game moved on we all closed in the circle and got violent. Yelling at each other to hurry and all of us were laughing SO hard I could hardly breathe. Highlight of the summer so far.

Flavors ☼

2010-06-09T10:40:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my family and I went to Artic Circle to get some shakes for a late snack, but we got there when it was closed, so I drove all the way to Dairy Queen. It was the first time I ever ordered at the DRIVE THRU and I was nervous for some apparent reason, so I just laughed at myself. As we got to the order station thing we looked at all the flavors of blizzards and to our surprise we couldn't just pick one out. There are sooo many kinds we could've chosen from and there are so many combinations of shakes we could've got that night. Cookie dough, to Hawaiian, Strawberry Cheesechake from Pineapple Banana. Soooo many!!!

So here's the deal: I wanna have a pole of what your favorite shake is or flavors of shakes..just to see what people like out there!!

Favorite of the Night: Hawaiian Blizzard from Dairy Queen :]

Things I couldn't Resist!

2010-06-05T11:57:00.000-07:00

So...the volleyball season for Club has ended and gone and now all I have to do is wait til September again for the season to start back up. Highschool season starts in August and now all I am doing is training and training and training. I am so so excited, words can't explain how excited I am for it to start! Today I showed my mom some conditioning drills we have to do this summer to get ready and her and I both feel the pressure of the hardwork it takes to earn your position.

Lots of running [miles everyday], lunges in place, weight lifting, jump training, and lots of building a positive attitude.

"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results."
-Michael Jordan

[I plan on using this summer to sharpen my skills from the basics and to get fit for the upcoming season. I plan on making this summer a GREAT one! ☼ ]

The upcoming pictures are pics that one of my former teammates added on to facebook. They are from our end of season party. :] Can't resist them:

Sophomore Year {2009-2010} No Regrets ☼

2010-06-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

Sophomore Year, my first year at Bountiful High, was a fun and outstanding year-yet there were times of trial and heartache. No matter, I have No Regrets for this year. Times of Trial and times of hope, times of love and times of dope—this year fills my mind with moments I will always cherish. I can’t relive them, but I will always remember them and never forget. The following is a list of moments and small, precise times during my Sophomore Year at Bountiful High {2009-2010}. ☼

-Volleyball season with my girls!
-Accounting with Beau and Sierra and the silly times we had..
-Girls conditioning. Best times in that class!
-Summer training for volleyball!
-Football games, keva, and yogurt stop after snacks.
-Volleyball practice with Tipper and the one thing she always said! :]
-Walking in the middle of the night with Jamie..
-Bus ride from Olympus. Lots of laughing, crawling up the aisle, and ending up scaring myself! BEST TIME OF MY LIFE!
-Stephanie's baptism, my sister's and my cousins too.
-Eating Brindee’s granola bar with Danny. :] hahaha.
-English with Tanner!
-Bugs and Birds
-Being President in Brother Gardner’s seminary class.
-Thee seminary class with Brother Gardner. In Honor Of: Emily Moultrie, Mckean Samuelu, Russell Rogers, Alexis Bergin, Mari Asmus, Kara Beckstead, Hannah Marble, Hanna Cutler, Adam Child, Jordan Cardinal, Liz Merrill, Kevin Thompson and the rest of amazing people! :]
-Meeting Ashley Barneck. The greatest blessing!!
-Homecoming Parade and jogging through the whole thing with spandex on.
-Zebraaaa! Lauren Winters!
-Math with Kaylee-full year and Nat-half year..remember the blondes!?
-Jamie’s birthday party and having a cake fight!
-Mitchell Best’s disco party :]
-Teasing Burton at volleyball practice and being blonde, later getting the nicknames ‘Hannah Montana’ and ‘B.londe P.olynesian’.
-Ball catching with Braeden Flint and texting him silly things from the balcony! :]
-Hearing ‘Sophomores!!!’ while walking out to lunch with friends..
-Picture taking with Katie and Jenna Bug :]
-Hanging out with Viewmont buddies.
-Club V Volleyball with a wonderful team and great coaches!
-Trying to hide in the garbage can with Hannah Boyd and tripping in the hall.
-Phone calls from Rachel Cottle.
-Seeing Rachael at practice and random times..makes me so happy :]
-Stephanie Montenegro and Kierra O. before they leave for nuames.
-SYMBOLISM!
-Liz and our great times during choir and lunch..
-Arizona trip involving lots of baseball!!
-VBALL PLAYOFFS! Enough said.
-Olympus chapstick!!!
-Bree. Bree. Bree. and my secret ‘boyfriend’..
-Choir concerts. greatest times, even while being..sick..
-Bus rides home with Becca, Mindy, Kim, Spencer, Amy, Nat, Kaylee, and Alex. :]
-Spraining my ankle on both sides at Jump On It with Holly. Hahaha.
-Later that week Alexis gets a concussion when with Holly snowboarding. Hahaha.
-Running miles on the treadmill.
-Making a GREAT friend named Adam Pett :]
-Getting married with a beautiful skittle ring to my wife, Sarah Jones.
-Making a friend AFTER being in the class together: hahaha, Joe Pead. :]
-Going out to lunch in Adam’s big suburban!
-Loving when it’s warm and dreading when it rains…..
-Chemistry with Russell, Andy, Cassie, Nate, Maddie, and Vanessa :]
-SIR times :]
-Being in charge of devotionals in Brother Lether’s seminary class.
-BEST SEMINARY CLASS w/ Brother Lether. In Honor Of: Becca Harrison, Kami Martin, Mckayla Kaige, Mat Haskell, Caleb Faber, Mari A., Alexis B., Ivan Maurer, John Barnett, Ted, Greg Goodman, Madeline Morrison, Bailey Furmanski, Erik F., Elory, Marte, Brook, Brandon Menlove, Max, Carter, Brianna, Katelyn St. John, Jenny, Melissa, Megan, Abel, Darrell Hanks, Matt Billings, and all amazing people!
-Working out with Mindy and Meggy!
-Temple night with Amy, Sarah, and Mindy. :]
-Seeing the premiere of New Moon with Sarah.
-Reading the The Last Song, When the Bough Breaks, and The Secret Journal of Brett Colton.
-Shaley Farmer.
-Making a blog: http://leaashleypurcell.blogspot.com/
-Playing basketball at a tournament, but not trying out—NO regret, but miss it!
-Assemblies. Best moments of my life.
-Bravestock volleyball team :]
-Finding out Danny’s brother is on my brother’s baseball team.
-Moments with Joe Maloy.
-Writing on Rose’s board with Nicole and Bree. hahaha greatest ever!
-Hitting myself in the head while trying to walk through Burton’s door.
-Drawing pictures without looking :]
-Borrowing shorts from Bree.. Worst Day of My Life!
-Full year seminary with Mari and Alexis! :]
-The little time hanging out with Fit For Life when we’re done conditioning.
-Trying to watch Sophomore Football..fail.
-Mama’s passing away. Will always remember.
-AMAZING Race with wardies. So fun!
-Rose’s intro to health science class. Period.
-Driver’s Ed test and going on the wrong side of the road :]
-Texting Meggy during English.
-Laughing non stop during a game with Jenna! :] ‘you are my wife! I am the greatest good you ever gonna get!’ hahahaha.
-Meeting Cassie on first day of school.
-Young Womens All Around. :]
-Singing in sacrament meeting and the youth sacrament meeting at the beginning of the year..giving a talk was a blessing.
-Stucki and trying to trick her, but never succeed.
-Talking with Maddie during health and with Braeden Flint—great conversations I will always cherish!
-Celeb couple: Sharcee and Purclee.
-English homework..what a joy.
-Seeing grass in the trash can with Erin.
-Rehearsals and laughing with Chelsea for 2010 Strong. hahahaha! what a time.
-Seeking to drive all the time and being scared when I do.
-Stephanie's stories. :]
-Mrs. Wheeler and the crazy things that happen in math. Ewwww.
-Ryker holding hands with Ash ;]
-Last week of school and the comments shared!
-Last day of school and the mob in the line for yearbooks. Almost getting trampled and being happy with Whit when we made it to the front and got through :] hahaha.
-Being a BRAVE. Cuz being a brave is being yourself and having confidence in your morals and beliefs. It's doing your best in everything you do and being a friend to others, cuz then they will be your friend. Not trying to be popular, but believing in yourself and having faith in the one's you love. It's about suffering and enduring pain through the hard times and enjoying every moment you have. Living your life to it's fullest. I believe that is what a true friend really is.

I love every single one of you guys and I hope that my memories of my sophomore year can remind you of some good memories you had. What a year to remember.

No Regrets ☼

Braves :]

Melissa, Ashley, Madi && Rachael waiting to "jog" in the Bountiful High Parade :]

Ashley :]

Katie && I :]

I love that girl!

Holly, Sarah and I :]

Bountiful High Volleyball 09-10

Freshmen and Sophomores

New and Improved..What is in..Recently

2010-06-02T21:50:00.000-07:00

Likes:

Nail polish: Today for Young Womens we gave each other manicures and I enjoyed the many different colors, the many different designs, different outlooks and creative styles..so much to choose from. Even though I butchered my toe nails I love how the blue-green flowers turned out [thanks Steph! :)]

Pump up Music: Usually, no matter what the time, I find myself turning the radio on to 107.9 [my favorite channel] and dancing the night away to pump up music and techno. My lungs die at the end of the day when I'm lying in bed still listening to the radio.

Blogspot.com: Lately I have the earge to sign in my blog and change the background or the main picture or update, but usually I don't have the time. Now I am not only gonna update with what is going on with my everyday life, but I'm gonna express my thoughts and my likes and feelings of the everyday world. ☼

Cooking: The only thing I could ever cook is cereal poured roughly in a microwave bowl and drowned with whole milk put together with a spoon and served. I try my hardest now to make cookies without burning them or to mix chocolate pudding without making a dirty mess, so today I found myself cooking shepards pie for our Bishop, whom is sick and in bed..with my mother. She is surprised I even had the skill to peel a potato. I will soon get the hang of it!

Sunsets: From the kitchen window I wash my hands or get a late night water stop from the sink and find myself peering out to the sky. The night feels with fading colors that mix within each other. Pinks with dark purples and blues filled with green tints. I love the sunset!

Dislikes:

Late Spring Rain Falls: The rain to most people can be a beauty and a harmony for their day, but rain to me seems like the world is crying. The world seems unhappy and when the world and life seems unhappy, I am unhappy. I wish I could just stop sudden rain falls..

Empty lipgloss tubes: Reach in your bag and whataya get!? A empty lipgloss tube. My lips go unchapped..or chapped..if I am pronouncing this wrong..and I feel dry-dry with the sun, dry with no moisture. Sometimes a girl needs her lipgloss. What really bugs me also is that when I mistakingly 'misplace' my new bought lipgloss the day it freshly is paid for. :/

Soda: Soda Pop, Soda Pop, I need a Soda Pop, Soda Pop! ...I've gone about a year without drinking soda and I feel successful. I hate feeling restless when sitting by a soda can or seeing a even half full cup full of carbonated soft drinks. It makes me weasy and ready to burst from combustion!

☼ Bright and New Things

2010-05-30T21:44:00.000-07:00

This weekend bright and new things have been shining.

I played basketball for the first time Friday in over a year with in a tournament for the highschool and it was a blast! I had tons of fun...and usually, I don't find the fun in basketball..but with the plays and everything..starting out fresh again, it was great.
I'm not for sure if I'm trying out next year, but I'm trying to decide.

I spend a lot of time, practically my whole day Yesterday with Dawson and my dad. They are hilarious!! I love teasing my brother as he plays baseball and my dad is fun to sit by and always laugh with. He has silly comments. I hope to spend more time with them and to get to know them more and more as I grow older.

Today there was a Linger Longer for our ward and it was a very fun time to try new things and sit by Young Women in the ward. :]

Memorial day tomorrow and I am just READY for school to be out. I truly want a new year to start and can't wait for Junior year after this summer that I know will be a great, hardworking one. :]

Lunch out with Friends.

2010-05-24T16:14:00.000-07:00

We went to Wendy's. hahahaha it was fun and this whole Sophomore year I never actually felt the need to go out, until this time, Thanks to Adam! :] He's a great friend and not just cuz he brought us to lunch, but because he listens and is funny and always there! Thanks again! :] Amy and Caitie were very lovely breaking Adam's car door, but luckily it got fixed! :] We like to run to get food when someone is in need of help, but that's how friends are! WE all sang to Beattles. What a fun day! :]

Bipolar ☼

2010-05-24T16:02:00.001-07:00

The weather today in Bountiful, Utah: This morning 30 degrees practically with rain and lots of snow!!! Later, snow is gone with some low winds and the sun comes out bringing it up to about 55 degrees?
I was a little sick this morning and my stuffy nose made it worse for me to sing in Choir. We have a concert tomorrow and Wednesday and I sure hope that my nose gets unstuffed and I feel a ton better! :]

Today I have been wanting to talk about the priesthood and how strong it can be in everyone's lives. The priesthood was been a strong factor in my life and I have big faith that priesthood blessings are a source for anything in our life.
At Dashani's baptism about 2 weeks ago a lot of family came over, because that next week was my Great Grandma's funeral, so I had family come all over the world!
Samoa.
Australia.
New Zealand.
Hawaii.
California.
Wyoming.
Idaho.
and from far away places in Utah! :]
Her baptism was a very spiritual moment and I remember when she was getting confirmed a member of the church and to receive the Holy Ghost, My grandpa, my dad, my bishop, and many many uncles went up with priesthood power. They all put their hands on Dashani's head as they gathered around her and the power of the priesthood was so strong, especially the power of the priesthood with my family was unbelievable and such a powerful thing.
The Young Men can be a good example to everyone they interact with and the testimony of everyone can influence others for good.

The love of Christ is within us and we can let it shine. ☼

New poll:
My new favorite snack is Peanut Butter with Gala Apples :] SO delicious!
What's yours?

Testimony Through Signing ☼

2010-05-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

This Sunday at church my very close friends and I sang in sacrament meeting.
It was a fun experience.
Practice at 4:15 on most days this week.
and it was funny that only today all 4 of us were at song practice.
Thanks to Diane Hunt for helping us play the piano! and giving us the oppoturnity to sing.
"Sarah Poulsen, Stephanie Thomas, Amy Andresen and Ashley Purcell"

Man, was it nerve wracking at first, but getting up there, I wasn't that nervous at all!
It was fun and I would love to do it again!
My main goal was just to bear my testimony through singing. :]

Love and Volleyball

2010-05-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

Times are blessings in my life. Trials or not.

Last week this past weekend Leilani and I had our last volleyball tournament.
It was a blast to learn to be a better player and it was fun to be on
a team with her.

I love her with all my heart ♥
She was number 12.
and I 18.
I was that number in Highschool too! I love that number.

My team was a blast to be with!

I plan on playing more and more volleyball this summer. :]
Loveee!

Weeks to Remember

2010-05-15T18:32:00.000-07:00

These past weeks have been a huge journey and a big learning experience for me. With Mama's passing and everything, new things have happened and it has been happy, yet sad! Dashani had her baptism on Saturday last week and it was so fun to see family and everyone who could make it!

School has been so fun and I have made new friends. I think you know who you are :] I love life and the journey that it holds! Today I had a volleyball tournament and it was way fun! Even though we finished quick, it was fun to be with my team! I have spent time with cousins a ton, like Dijah and Nora, and it was fun to take pictures with Dij and watch Dawson's baseball game with Nora :] She is a good cheerleader! hahahahaha. Dawson is such a great player! I love him.

Anywho, Everything is going good. :] Soon I'll find something to write about that is more interesting!

FUNNY STORY:
so the other day on Wednesday I was talking to Sarah and she goes to Jr. High and I go to Highschool. So we were at mutual and she was leaving and I was like 'Bye Sarah, see you on Thursday!' but we usually don't see each other that day, so I was like 'ohh nvm, see you Tomorrow!' hahaha it was pretty funny. I can be blonde. Danny from now on calls me Coconut. Tan on the outside, blonde on the inside-polynesian-and silly silly.

Importance of Family

2010-05-02T19:55:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know: My great grandma, my Dad's grandma died last night around 9:00. We were getting ready to go eat out for Dawson's birthday which is today and we were all ready, it was ironic that we were, because my Dad got a call from his uncle right then and there that she passed away. And we sped all the way to her home in West Valley. The ride there in the pouring rain seemed to be the longest car ride for all of us. All was silent as we thought about our beloved Mama. We got there where my uncle who is a police men was there and a couple of ward members, including her bishop, and many family members. Family members zoomed in right after another going to see Mama. She looked very fragile and to our dismay was still warm. I miss her so much and I am very blessed to have her apart of my life. I am named after her and I remember her telling my parents to never call me Ashley!! Always Leatanei :] I miss her and know that she is in a better, more wonderful place. She is more happier now than she ever was. I love her and she is a good example to me and to all the people she met. She loved everyone. My mom took time to take care of her on Sundays for several months and I know my mom was blessed regardless of the trials that come our way. Leata will always be a special part of our lives and I can't wait til the day I can cry with her, to share our love towards each other, to tease each other and to be together again. ♥

SCHOOL.

2010-04-12T18:01:00.000-07:00

SCHOOL..highschool lately has been a big jumble. I love school..for my friends, but all the work is breaking me down. English: we have been reading a ton of pages every night and sometimes I want to quit, but I know a good education will definitely help me in the future.

I just uploaded some pictures off my phone, well, sent to Lani's phone, sent to my email, then saved, then put on facebook, but I just wanted to put them up! :]
These pictures were taken the week before spring break. Spring Break: The weather was bipolar! Snow storm to 65 degree weather. hahahha. I want summer! ☼

Here are thee pictures:

My best friend and I. Amy! :]

Bradley, Holly and I during lunch! :]

Some girlfriends!

My friend Jenna and I :]

Oh!! and The Last Song is such a good movie and book! My friend went to watch it and said it was funny to hear people sobbing. I didn't cry when I saw it, but I suggest it. :]

I hope everyone believes that they are magical, because with Heavenly Father on your side-anything is possible.

EASTER-Spring Break-Conference

2010-04-06T13:56:00.000-07:00

WOW!! It's been such a week so far! Conference on Saturday and Sunday was the best and I found myself crying more then I should have. It's nice to know I have a family who is always there and even though I'll have trails, the good can come from it. This week I want everyone to know that happiness will surely replace fear and love will surely come from our trails.

Easter was a great day!! We had a great breakfast with bacon and pancakes and we also had a mini Easter egg hunt..the joy of getting candy, but for me: I threw all of it away! I'm trying to eat healthier and so I threw it out and worked out instead. I have a volleyball tournament this weekend and I cannot wait. I am also so excited for my cousin Ad, and my sis Shani to have their baptisms in a couple of weeks. Joy will surely come from that!!!

Also, this week there is NO school and it's spring break, but it seems more like winter break. I am very confused, it's supposed to be SPRING! Oh well, at least we can enjoy some snow when it's warmer :] I'd rather be in California or St. George, but it's starting to melt :]. Well, anywho, I hope who ever reads this has a great week and everyday we should think of our blessings and the small, good things that come to us throughout the day. :]

Phoenix and Las Vegas..a week to remember.

2010-03-15T14:42:00.000-07:00

Last week my family went to Phoenix for Dawson's baseball tournament. It was a big blast! It was warm and very beautiful! Watching Dawson play, watching a cub's game, going lazer tagging as a family, eating out, seeing the Mesa temple: just many things! It was a joy, yet our hotel was right by a dairy farm, so the smell was a joy too! I wish I could go back. I loved staying in Vegas as well, but to me it was kinda scary at first, hahaha, so much better during the day time! :]

Anywho, life is grand and the sun is shining! Almost done with 3rd term and I can't wait. I can finally wear flip flops :] Choir concert soon and also volleyball is so much fun! We did great our last tournament. :]

Bright Times=Happy Self

2010-03-02T14:00:00.001-08:00

This whole week has been so happy and I've been laughing a ton. It's the weather. Everything about the bright, happy sun makes me smile and make others smile. Yesterday and Today I've been feeling more outgoing and ready for new explorations. So today during long lunch I came back from a short dentist appointment right to a HURTFUL orthodontist appointment, then to subway to get a wonderful teryaki sandwich. Yummy! hahaha my ortho before was like pulling my gums off..it killed, but it was kinda funny, so I wanted to laugh. I LAUGHED OUT LOUD.A TON. with Alexis today. She and I were laughing at my puffy numb lip that would stay stuck, so my other side would go up. I wish I could have seen it in a mirror or something. Joe came to sit by us, but we warned him we were weird, he kinda regretted sitting down. HAHA-Joe is a great friend! Anywho, I left with Bree, Allie, and Danny to Burton's room, because Danny started categoring what group I would be in, like mental. Hahaha wow, I laughed a ton. I hit myself trying to open Burton's door and I was on the floor..bursting in laughter, hardly breathing. I love life. Tomorrow: Arizona here I come! I have been blessed with so many wonderful blessings and I am aware. I hope my smile and week and conversations in the halls has changed someone for the better this week. This week is a week to be grateful for so many things and I decided I'm going to write 5 things in my journal everyday that I'm thankful for or that made me happier.

Just the little things make a difference. Send a smile on. :]

Volleyball ☼

2010-02-20T10:34:00.000-08:00

I love volleyball! Practice every other day. Training every other day on days I don't practice. Volleyball diet. Protein drinks. Vitamins. Knowledge and quotes. I love everything about it! I put a slide up to show some pictures of my High School season. It was very fun and I can't wait til next season!

Also, this week with my family has been so fun! In a few weeks we might be going to Arizona together. Vacation! My little brother, Anisi, and I get closer everyday. He's been listening to Disney music on my ipod. Silly boy! I can't wait to watch him grow older. :]

New Semester

2010-02-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

New Pictures I got uploaded:

Being in high school is so much better than being in jr. high, I just thought I would state that. A new semester has started and new classes. I am taking choir now and I love being a II saprano, also I am taking driver's ed to get my liscense. It's pretty fun!! I LOVE my new seminary class. My teacher is really good and I have close friends in this class, yet I made some new friends too. They're the greatest! I am also just having fun on the weekends with my family and different kinds of friends.

This weekend 3 of my friends went to the Boy's basketball game against our rivals: Woods Cross and we lost by 1 point in overtime. hahaaha, I find it kind of amusing. After that we went to the Bountiful Temple to walk around and I could feel the spirit very strong. We went to target for one of my friend's nail polish for the valentine's dance that is happening today. I am way excited for her! We passed Cutler's Cookies to find it closed, so we decided to go to A&W which was closed too! It was funny to see someone there that looked kinda like one of our good friends, except he was taller! So since everything was closed at 10..we decided to get frazils. It was a big joy!

2010-01-24T19:25:00.000-08:00

Life has been going on by way too fast. I have been thinking a lot about the future and to me it's gonna be really hard to leave on my own. I have had trials and regrets, hopes and memorable moments and I will never forget my younger years. To my family: I love you very much and I am thankful for all the things you do for me. This song made me cry, but yet I hope for the future and am very excited. :] Closer and closer I get to new and important things in life.
Ashley.

Volleyball Tournament

2010-01-23T11:13:00.001-08:00

Here are just some pictures from My sister's and I volleyball tournament. It was lots of fun! From cheers to playing to resting and laughing. The journey with my sister is been great and in the long run I know we will become closer to each other :]

Happiness ☼

2010-01-22T20:56:00.000-08:00

Lately I have just been WAY happy about everything..I can't WAIT to see extended family and I am so excited for Youth Conference in the Summer and I love my Seminary class and I am giving a talk on Sunday for sacrament meeting and ahh. man. happiness. Life is good Right Now. :]

(This post is for Becca :])

I am glad we have seminary together, girl!

New Year's Resolution

2009-12-31T11:47:00.000-08:00

My Year-2009:

-My great wardies and I swimming during the summer. ☼

One of my long term friends got baptized [group picture at her luncheon]

Halloween ward party. Do you see my Dad and Brother in the back?

Some of my good friends and I at a Braves Football Game. That's right!

My sister and her friend at girl's camp! It was so fun! In Zarahemla.

One of my great friends: Brad. We decided to keep everything positive!

My favorite girls ever: my volleyball team! We had fun.

My silly and beautiful Mom, Kim and I. ☼

My best friends in 9th grade. We had a big photo shoot during the summer.

This is at the waterfall hot spring..hmm..with cousins and siblings!

My siblings..I really do love them so much!

Playing cards with Nora and cousins. See my mother!

After our last vball tournament. That was a sad and happy day!

At school with some great friends. Thee Highschool musical jump!!

9th grade Basketball. They say I follow the footsteps of my dad. My mom thinks otherwise.

My trek siter who turned out later to be my best friend!!

I loved this year and I hope you did too! This year for me had great times, yet some hard times, yet I will never forget the moments I had.

My New Year's Resolution for 2010 is to tone a little more, eat healthier on my volleyball diet, get more fit, spend more time with my siblings and help someone everyday. I love how everyone makes new goals for the new year and it's a good thing to keep them! The more we work harder for something we want to accomplish, the more we are happier!

What are your goals?

2009-12-21T15:07:00.000-08:00

I LOVE VOLLEYBALL SO MUCH!!
One of my team-mates added this to facebook and all of them relate to me. It's kinda fun to read if you're a volleyball player, yet If you don't play volleyball..this is a way to get to know someone who does :]

You Know You're a Volleyball Player When...

When someone says “shag…” the first thing you think of is volleyball.
When you’re taller than most of your friends.
When the words “outside”, “middle” and “opposite” mean the world to you.
When you realize your thighs no longer fit into your jeans.
When you could probably beat almost anyone in squats.
When a ball is hurled at your face, you either set, pass, or hit it.
When you know what a libero is/does.
When you have more than one pair of knee pads.
When you get angry when someone says, “volleyball isn’t a hard sport.” -This one is VERY true!
When you own at least five shirts that have “volleyball”, “hit” or a drawing of a volleyball on them.
When you know how to tape yourself.
When you know why ankle braces are a necessity.
When you have injuries on your knees, elbows, ankles, neck, shoulders, back, head………
When you’ve perfected drawing a volleyball. And taught others how to draw it.
When you’ve tried setting into a basketball ring.
When you know a pancake is more than just something to eat.
When you think TV should show more volleyball than any other sport.
When you know your vertical. And always hope somehow it gets higher.
When you’ve had at least one ball hit you in the face.
When you can fill in a score sheet - all of it.
When you have to admit that you like those “ACE!” cheers.
When you see a volleyball, and you have to touch it.
When at one point in your life, you’ve had knee problems.
When you know what those “other” lines in the gym are for.
When you don’t dribble balls, you smack them with the palm of your hand.
When you own a pair of volleyball shoes.
When you know what 4-2, 6-2, and 5-1 are.
When you can dive on a gym floor.
When you find yourself wearing spandex even when you're not on the court.
When you see a tall person and think, “She/He would make a great volleyball player”.
When people ask you what sports you play and then say, “That’s where you catch and throw the ball isn’t it?”
When asked if you can hang out during the weekend you say " I can't I have a tournament."
When you know to shave your armpits before a game… and gross out when the blockers on the other team don’t.
When you're not afraid of falling.
When you dive after any sort of ball.
When you instinctively know not to open anyones bag with kneepads in it.
When you’ve driven miles to practice and to tournaments.
When you either laugh or get really mad when you see other people trying to play volleyball.
When you get really upset when someone kicks a volleyball.
When volleyball is more important … than anything else that you have to do.
When you have permanent floor-burn marks.
When you’ve wanted to kill your coach at one point.
Two words. “Get low”.
When you know what “sideout” means. Or you don’t, but you yell it anyway.
When you think it’s normal to have balls deliberately hit at your face.
When gym volleyball isn’t volleyball, and you end up yelling at everyone because they’re doing it wrong.
When you can put your hand up to a volleyball net and tell someone how close it is to the height it’s supposed to be.
When you think that spandex are easily the most comfortable thing in the world.
When you get really frustrated with the line judges when they aren't paying attention but then you do the same thing.
When there's always that one girl on the opposing team that you wanna slap in the face.
When you're vocabulary consists of "Mine Mine Mine" and " I go, I go"
When you try to intimidate the other team during warm up.
When you read " You know you're a volleyball player when.." just for fun.
When you know that volleyball is 90% mental and 10% physical.
When you know that a kill is the best feeling in the world

About Me ☼ && My Family

2009-12-13T19:45:00.000-08:00

I can't really think of anything right now, since my life has been just the usual schedule, so I decided to talk about me and my family..just so you can get to know us a little better.

My loving family has been doing great lately! This last Saturday we had a whole clean-the-home thingy and it feels a ton better in this home of ours. Later that night we babysat Cruze, Enza and Gauge, so I think it was our excuse to at least clean our house! haha, but we need to get to it on our chores.

My sister and I, Leilani, are now on the same club volleyball team (She moved up) and Leilani is doing wonderful to stay up with us. I sprained my ankle on a trampoline (HHAHA..it sounds like me), so I'm out for a week or two more now. Dawson loves being with his friends. Everywhere I look, there's a new friend around. He just ended basketball and enjoyed football a couple months ago.

Dashani and Anisi are two peas in a pod! They are the bestest of friends and love to play in the snow, slide down the stairs, or anything they can put their hands on. I enjoy being President in Seminary for this term, but I have had some rough times..in the end, I know that Heavenly Father is there for us and we can look up to him.

My parents..Oh my parents!! They are way busy. My mom takes care of my greatgrandma, Mama, on my Dad's side and she loves the joy and spirit of it all. My Dad is organizing the stake basketball tournament and stress comes on! The joy of being with my family cannot be explained.

I love to laugh. My friends know that, yet I hope my extended family can see that soon :]

My family loves tacos. Well, I do most of the time!!

I don't think I am enjoying this snow so much, because of how I am gonna start driving real soon, but it's very pretty and the Bountiful Temple I can see from this window is extroadinary.

I love green and volleyball. Being on the highschool team was a joy and the feeling of being on the court with my 5 best friends is the best feeling in the whole entire world.

My family enjoyed putting on Christmas decorations lately! It's different then it has been the other times, except for outside, but inside is great!

FUNNY STORY!!!
So about a week ago, I asked my brother Anisi what Christmas is all about and he said "SANTA!" and I told him the story about our savior and how he was born and Christmas isn't all about Santa Clause and gifts, yet I asked him again and he said "SANTA!"....I told him the story again and asked and he finally said, "Jesus Christ". That feeling of the spirit brought me a whole pack of joy! When I asked him what was in the sky, he said "Clouds!!!!"..I finally gave up :]

I hope everyone enjoys this Christmas season.

The Christmas Season

2009-12-10T22:18:00.000-08:00

This Christmas Season has started and there's snow!!! It is amazingly pretty and usually every winter I hate the snow, but now I'm pretty glad it's there. The pretty winter white and how it just gives more Christmas spirit--ahhh! :] it is just beautiful, but then again.....after Christmas, I hope it leaves.

I am trying to decide what I should get my family members. I'm thinking a piece of coal, so..who knows. Also, my friends!! Lately, I've just been in the mood to give. Everyone should be in the mood to give. Don't you feel good when you notice other people happy when you do something kind for them?! Let's all make a goal to ask "what did you give?" instead of "what did you get?" this great and wonderful Christmas season! ☼