The "little" things

The other night I was sitting at the Orem Summerfest parade with my family and was thinking-"I wish I knew what were good picture moments...I wish I knew more about photography so that I could capture some good ones...I should take some pictures tonight" So I picked up my camera and just turned it on, looking through the viewfinder at the people passing by in the parade. When all of a sudden, I saw through my camera my little nephew Clark trying to put on Grandpa's hat. It had to be the cutest thing ever, and I was thinking...gosh I'm glad I have my camera! I started shooting pictures like crazy to try to capture this moment...it was so funny because he would NOT wear the hat forwards, he HAD to have it on backwards. He kept it on for about 20 minutes or so, just walking around the blanket, stealing sips of people's drinks, finding little treats to eat that were stuck to the blanket, and clapping as people walked by. I couldn't help but think...times like these come and go...and I miss them so frequently because my mind is occupied with so many other things...so many dumb-not-worth-worrying-over-things...I need to stop more often with a life "viewfinder" and just pay attention to the "little things" in life.

Do you ever wonder

Do you ever wonder why God gives you the promptings that He does? Sometime 2 1/2 years ago, we were taking family pictures on BYU campus (the picture I have posted on the sidebar) and I had this immediate prompting that I was supposed to come to graduate school. And so, I did...and I often have contemplated that prompting, thinking why in the world did I get myself into this, and what in the world was God thinking?! I've doubted many times that that prompting was not from Him, but a thought of my own. However, now that I am finished with all of the courses and am focusing on getting this thesis done, I think I've figured it out. It was for the people....not everyone, but a select few. For example, Teresa...this is she and I at our presentation a few days ago. I was supposed to meet Teresa through this program...(for lots of reasons). I was supposed to learn a whole lot of stuff...which I did. And even though a lot of people say to me, "So what did you get out of graduate school?", and I often respond, "All I gained is weight and all I lost is money", I never thought I'd say it...but,... I'm so grateful for graduate school...for a bunch of reasons :)

This is why summer is my most favorite...

After a great afternoon seeing our nephew walk off the escalator in the airport from his mission, (this is the nephew in my previous post "Little big people"--he still has the exact same face!), we headed to lunch at the most delicious mexican food restaurant in Bountiful! (Loreta's). On our way out, we all looked down at our feet (my sisters, mom & niece) noticing our great taste in summer attire...capris and flip flops. I realized, this is why I love summer...I hate getting all dressed up (ok well sometimes it's fun), and I love to wear hardly anything on my feet! The weather, however, needs to do a bit of catching up...maybe realize that it is now in 'summer'...and quit reverting back to winter! Man! It's too cold!!! Which foot is mine?

Giggling with YouTube

A while ago my friend told me that I absolutely HAD to look this up on YouTube. When she was telling me about it, hysterically laughing, I have to admit...I wasn't giggling with her just yet...until I watched it myself. It may take a few times for the giggles to start for you, but just have a listen...it's so cute! Sometimes, my roommate Vicki and I randomly re-enact "Charlie bit my finger" while we are on opposite sides of the house, just for kicks...and it's just as funny every time. Have a listen-it will make you crack up!