I Know That My Redeemer Lives

For some reason, this song always gets to me. It's my favorite church hymn, but I get so emotional every time I hear it. I figured I should finally share why.

I get so caught up in my own life with my own projects and situations that sometimes I feel that I leave my Heavenly Father out of it all. That I don't really need to include Him because He knows all things and if He knows how happy or sad or frustrated or joyful I am already, I don't need to waste time talking about it. (Which is what I do in normal life anyway aaand that doesn't work out so well in those situations either) Obviously, that's not the way it should be. I always seem to pray routinely: the things I need, know, want, and mostly the things I am grateful for. But luckily, Heavenly Father knows that I fall short...a lot. Maybe a lot more than I should. But I also know that He lives and still watches over me and helps me with anything I need Him to or ask of Him. So here is a post dedicated entirely to the fact that I know someone is still listening, even if I am being selfish or not paying attention. I am so grateful for the gospel in my life. It truly magnifies every happiness and blessing I receive. I love it.

My Fall Bucket List

With all of the leaves starting to fall and the weather starting to get a tiiiny bit chillier, I can tell fall is coming. And I won't lie to you, I LOVE fall. I mean, fall and I started an affair my first semester when I realized how gorgeous nature gets. I love fall colors, I love the holidays it piggybacks, I love the cardigans, sweaters, scarves, and boots it brings....Ooooh do I love fall. Hence, the above picture.....That really explains it all......Need I say more?

**No, obviously I did not write/design it. I stole it. But.....imitation is the greatest form of flattery right?

Hooray for Labor Day

Labor Day is so fun!! Even though I am kind of dumb. I have no idea what it's celebrating. Weeeell, thanks to wonderful modern day technology (gotta love it), I now know!! According to Wikipedia, "Labor Day is United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers." So. There ya go!

Anyway it was really a good day. Slept in, everyone was in a good mood, and it was kinda cloudy so it finally wasn't going to make my skin sizzle to walk outside! My dad cooked away on the BBQ while the rest of us, sat around and did this...


And since Rachel was leaving that day to go to Vegas with Blair, we had to take one more picture before the whole crew split up for a while... I just have to say. I love my fam.