RS Broadcast

I think someone else should post on here besides me, but I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the RS broadcast last night. I particularly enjoyed President Utchdorf's talk. For those of you who weren't priviledged enough to attend, he spoke about two pursuits that can bring us closer to feeling the Lord's happiness: creation and compassion. It was a really great talk. I couldn't help but think about Mom during his talk. She has been such a great example of those things. She has always been involved in pursuits that create something beautiful, but mostly she has devoted untold time, worry, and work into her children. I'm so thankful for your example, Mom. You and Dad both have been great examples of compassion. You are always helping out someone, and I appreciate that we have the kind of parents who recognize when there's a need and do something about it. Thanks for all you do!

New Blog

Just thought I would tell you all that Sam and I started a new blog. The address is
www.theblackhamspot.blogspot.com
There are pictures of the peaches I canned there. (Yes, you heard me right.) Hope you are all doing great and enjoying the fall.

I Passed!!

Yay, I passed my last final today. I am going to be a real nurse someday. Now all I have to do is get through my preceptorship and pass the NCLEX. But I don't have to take any classes over again. Thanks, family, for all the support. And I am especially grateful to mom and dad cuz I definitely could not have done it without them. I love you guys! Anyway, even though it's not quite over yet, the worst definitely is. So yay!

A Very Happy Birthday to ME!!!

As we are all aware, it was my birthday yesterday! Turning 20 will change your life, I mean I feel so much older, wiser, and mature..........HA YA RIGHT! Come on people like I am ever going to actually grow up! :) I just thought I would share some pictures of my great birthday weekend! With the help of Justin, my friends and I had a wonderful bonfire on Saturday night. It was so much fun, but sadly no pictures were taken to document the event. We did however have a wild and crazy Friday night with some masks......I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I also have some pictures of the great cake my roomies bought for me! I also got to go out to dinner with Justin, Sherrie, Sheena, and her boyfriend Matt. It was way fun and SO YUMMY! And of course I got a lot of great presents! I guess I really am spoiled rotten! Anyway, love you all! Thanks for making it such a great birthday!

So creepy, yet so funny! We got these masks for a dollar at walmart! We went to everyones house that we could think of and scared them! It was a great adventure!

Aren't we a cute couple?? Ha ha best dollar I have ever spent!

So I realize that I look really stupid in this picture, but I was super excited about the cake!

The roomies minus one! RiKelle is in the middle and Kayla is on the right! They are way fun girls! We were misisng Kyleigh, she had to go to Sandy.....

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Hil-bug...
Happy Birthday to YOU!!!

Sick

I have learned some interesting news today, and it is the ONLY thing I can think about. I have been obsessed with reading news articles all day. I found out this morning that a girl that I visit taught about 6 months ago was just arrested for MURDER. First degree. I am sick just thinking about it. She is accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend, who is responsible for introducing her to the church and baptizing her. She began coming to our ward when they split, in an attempt to put some distance between them. However, they apparently were still having a bit of a relationship even after they broke up. She moved back to California, and he was found dead (stabbed with his throat slit) in his shower a couple of months ago. He was dead in his shower for several days before his roommates discovered him (another creepy detail). This girl was formally charged with his murder yesterday. I would have never in a million trillion years thought that she could be capable of something so horrific. I still can't believe it, and I'm not sure I do, though apparently the evidence is pretty overwhelming against her. Unfortunately the capacity of people to do horrible things is all too real at times. And living the gospel is critical. I suppose you just never know...but who would have ever thought I would VISIT TEACH someone who could possibly be a murderer? I hope I'm not gossiping by putting this on here. I just can't get it out of my head. I feel like I want to vomit over the whole thing. And I feel horrible for both of them and their families.

Hi everyone I just wanted to put up some pics from Tallins birthday and first day of school and some other ones I just like. We had Tallins birthday at chucky cheeses and it was so much fun. He is such a good boy and I am so thankful to have him. Love you guys hope everyone is good.

Just to let you know

Dearest Children - I talked with grandma this morning, and gramps is having a hard time getting over his infection. It's been a pretty stressful week, although the last two days he is doing better. Dad and I are going to focus our fast on him and wanted to invited you to do the same. I'm sure our united faith and prayers can only help.

As a side note, dad and I did corn this morning, (what LITTLE BIT the skunks and racoons didn't eat!) I know you are all feeling so bad to have missed out on all the fun. I'm sure it brings back such fond memories! We only got 13 bags, but at least it is done, cleaned up, and dad is chopping the stalks and hauling them to the barn right now. It's a good job done, but I must admit, I MISSED all of you. Hope you're having a great day. Love you all. - MOM