The Little things

I can't believe the year is almost over The tree is up, stockings are hung and the family is home,   Presents are wrapped, cookies are baked,  and people are filed with charity and joy The following message is from blogger and plane crash survivor   Stephanie Nielson  really touched me, so I want to share it with all of you A note to those of you who hurt- Hold on. To those of you who are hurting or disappointed this time of year. Just hold on. Everything will be OK. Although in our journey here in mortal life, will encounter forks and turnings in the road from time to time- some more serious and painful than others, but we all have trials that will come. My heart is so heavy right now, I feel such a sorrow in my heart. I just feel for those that hurt at such a hopeful time. Hang on. This time of year you should feel ever grater love from our Savior and you should feel the peace that comes when we place everything into his hands. Hold on.  I know in your heart you wi

by nicole hill also,  Check out this magical holiday greeting using Ipad! via blackeiffel  A Starry Night from Torchbox on Vimeo .

Simple, classic, beautiful  via  happiness is Forget the fancy decorations and  pricy gifts  Christmas (and life) is truly what you make it

Oh the things you can do with a cookie. via  blackeiffel

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This a promotional video for Calvin Klein. via Happiness is

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy moments, praise God Difficult moments, seek God Quiet moments, worship God Painful moments, trust God Every moment, thank God

A fter being diagnosed with several pregnancy complications, put on bed rest and given food restrictions Shirley Sirivog's husband decided to liven up her breakfast.  What a great hubby! Looks almost too good to eat! For more fabulous creations click  here via  acupofjo

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - A History of Rap: Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake & The Roots - Video - NBC.com

...and observe the magic that happens.  Smile at a stranger. Be the first to say hello. Compliment people.  We all need Validation once in a while

My childhood dream of having a tree house  lives on!! How cool would it be to have an office like this? see more Also, Come what may and love it 

Summer is over. Finding a new grad nursing position has been far from easy.  Fortunately I have been keeping busy with doing other things. I just have to have patience and trust in the lord.  Despite our trials I know that we can have joy. Below are things that have brought me joy these past couple of weeks. 1.        Starbucks: Iced Chai Tea Latte with soymilk ( caffeine-free, of course) 2.        Fresh cut flowers at the Farmer’s market 3.        Talking with old friends 4.        Driving with the windows down while the radio is blasting 5.        Ice cream 6.        Online shopping (well more browsing than actual buying) 7.        Blog-stalking college buddies ( guilty) 8.        Return of fall TV (Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl, GLEE, just to mention a few) 9.        Pretzel M&Ms  10.    Reading a good book 

  Kyle Andrews "You Always Make Me Smile" Official Video This summer BYU broke the world record for the largest water balloon fight!    120,000 water balloons+4,000 people+ cute song= a smile on my face Oh BYU, how I miss you : )

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness ; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone .” "Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.”

made entirely out of paper!! Absolutely beautiful! On my New York to do list

I'm back from  melting away in the Philippines! I didn't really take any pictures of my trip since I've been there so often it was good to see my extended family and parents  this is simply amazing  just enter you address and prepared to be amazed Google is awesome!

Filming of Pirates of the Caribbean 4 has begun in my home time Big ships (The Queen Anne is below), bright lights..... and JOHNNY DEPP (see below) Johnny walks down the pier before heading on set!!  So I went to see him  twice : )

Breathtaking, magical and dreamy are a few words to describe Simon Filip's portfolio, I can't believe he's still in his teens! See more of Simon's work (via  blackeiffel )

Talk about sweet dreams! While baby Mila is asleep  mommy, Adele, creates scenes of what she might be dreaming about UP Bookworm Butterfly Astronaut To see more visit Adele's  blog

"Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it." - Mother Teresa

 For more of these cartoons check out this fabulous  site

Peonies and Hydrangeas 

...is truly what you make it Once in a while I need to remind myself that Happiness is a CHOICE I have the power to stop a negative thought and choose to replace it with a good one "Happiness comes as a result of our obedience and our courage in always doing the will of God, even in the most difficult circumstances. When the prophet Lehi warned the inhabitants of Jerusalem, they mocked him, and, as with other ancient prophets, they sought to take away his life. I quote the prophet Nephi: 'I . . . will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance' (1 Nephi 1:20). . . . "Yes, we find happiness in the midst of the trial of our faith. The Lord manifests Himself to us through His tender mercies, which we find along the road of happiness. We see with increased clarity His hand in our lives. "Happiness is a condition of the soul.