Day 30: A picture of someone you miss

This is my Great Grandmother. She passed away when I was 12 or 13. We were best buds. My parents worked on Saturdays, so she would babysit me when I was young. She made the BEST scrambled eggs and toast. We used to walk down to the convenience store and would buy lottery scratch tickets. We used to drive out to the Fort Hall Reservation and look for wild asparagus growing along the canal banks. We played A LOT of cards and Rummy. We were best friends and I miss her a lot.

Day 29: A picture that can always make you smile

We had an awesome day of pictures with P back in May 2008. So fun and so stinkin' cute! Love that boy!

Day 28: A picture of something you're afraid of

I am terrified of heights! I usually want to see the view but I slowly have to inch my way toward the railing and get a good grip on it before I feel "safe."

Day 27: A picture of yourself and a family member

I couldn't just pick one so I picked my parents. I sure do love these two!

Day 26: A picture of something that means a lot to you

My faith/religion means very much to me. It boost me spiritually and helps me on all sorts of levels. It helps me to make friends. My faith gives me the opportunity to serve others. My faith makes me who I am; which is hopefully a good person. My faith helps me want to continue to progress and continue to improve myself.

Day 25: A picture of your day

I went to work and, afterward, I got my eyes checked. The picture of me in my Shopko garb was actually my last day at Shopko when I was a seasonal associate. I was rehired on after I had E. Good times, good times.

Day 24: A picture of something you wish you could change

I know it is totally cliche but I just want world peace! Can't we all just get along and love one another? I feel like "Gracie Lou Freebush." ;-)

Day 23: A picture of your favorite book

I love the Harry Potter series! I was hooked immediately and I've read them several times. Good stuff, good stuff.

Day 22: A picture of something you wish you were better at

I HATE cooking and I HATE EVEN MORE to clean. I hear that some people love to clean and I just sit there dumbfounded. How in the heck can you like to clean? It is beyond me. As for cooking, I don't mind it THAT much but it is the CLEANUP after that I hate! I don't want to do dishes, so I don't cook! Sounds like a perfectly rational thought to me!

Day 21: A picture of something you wish you could forget

When I first read this, September 11, 2001 came to my mind. Now, I don't wish to forget the atrocity that happened but I guess I wish the atrocity itself didn't happen. What a tragic time. I remember standing in the kitchen with my mom watching the news when the first tower fell. I just stood there and cried. I will always remember and never forget.

Day 20: A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Okay, so I'm a total cheater and couldn't nail it down to one place. I would love to go and see England. J served a mission there and I would love to see it and meet Sam and her mum in person!

I really want to visit New Zealand. It has the most beautiful landscapes! Also, The Lord of The Rings was filmed there! Best movies ever! J has an old mission companion who lives there and I would love to meet him and his family!

Day 19: A picture of you when you were little

This is a picture of me when I was 2-ish with my Great Grandmother. I have vague memories of going with my mom to the nursing home to visit her.

Day 18: A picture of your biggest insecurity

I hate my muffin top. Now, I will say that I certainly don't go around showing off my muffin top like it is illustrated in the picture! The problem is that I don't do anything about the muffin top. I am totally insecure about it but I don't have the gumption to do the exercise to get rid of it. One day ....

Day 17: A picture of someone that has made a huge impact on your life recently

(I hope she doesn't mind me stealing a picture from her profile!) This is Collete. She and her family live in our basement apartment. Since they've moved in, I have all of the sudden gotten a social life! ;-) We play the Wii (actually we usually watch the kids play the Wii). we talk, we take the kids to play, and she has even gotten me out playing some basketball! I am really grateful for this chance to get to know her better and I've really enjoyed it! Thanks, Collete, you're awesome! :-)

Day 16: A picture of someone who inspires you

Gordon B. Hinckley was and still continues to be a huge inspiration to me. He was such a sweet, funny man. Even though I never met him, I grew to love him like a Grandpa. I will always cherish his talks and the videos of him. :-) 

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Day 15: A picture of something you want to do before you die

I really want to take a cruise to Alaska. From photo's that I've seen, it is a beautiful place and I'd love to see it. I also have family there, so I'd love to see them too. So, I'd have to probably plan two trips! ;-)

Day 14: A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

I can't even begin to imagine my life without J. I love him so much. I am so grateful to be blessed to be married to him! By the way, WHAT A STUD!! His brother took this great photograph a couple years back!

Day 13: A picture of your favorite band or artist

I couldn't pick just one. It was too hard! I love all types of music. So, I decided to cheat and create a collage of some favorites. I really enjoy Michael Buble' because he has a fresh and different sound from everything else. I've loved Linkin Park from when they first came out. I loved their Hybrid Theory album. I'm a big fan of the Dixie Chicks and really loved their Home and Taking The Long way albums. Who doesn't love Chicago?! My dad taught me the love for them.

Day 12: A picture of something you love

I love family. (I wish I had a picture of J's family to share because they are included.) I love my parents. They are so wonderful and such a blessing in our lives. My mom is my best friend and I can talk to her about anything. I worked with my dad for nearly 12 years. We have had a great relationship and I really enjoyed it. I love J because he is just plain awesome and puts up with me. I love my boys because they are so stinkin' sweet and cute! I also love the family dog, Jack. Dogs are considered people in our house. I first had Buddy and now Jack. They are my brothers.

Day 11: A picture of something you hate

I absolutely, positively, totally H.A.T.E. and am terrified of snakes! I nearly died of fear just trying to find a picture that I could handle to look at. I feel all nervous and scared just thinking about snakes, much less looking at pictures of them. Luckily, I can handle this picture so my torture only lasted a short time.