Campin in the yard and Harry Potter!

So I had promised my 2 nephews we would do a Bonn fire and sleep outside. Well lets jus say i was regretting it the first 10 mins in.. The fire was to hot to roast anything. I burned myself cooking hot dogs and my nephews complained about the smoke and kept adding more wood when i wasn't watching.. ha ha I look back and laugh now but at the time i was frustrated. Then once we got the hot dogs done found out my sis didn't by buns or graham crackers. So I put on a happy face and helped my nephews roast marshmallows. Funny stuff to see them trying to eat them i was in a much better mood by this time. We gathered our stuff up and took inside the house. We put our PJ's on and headed to the tent ( that is a story in its self.. didn't have all the poles so we had to jimmy rig it..it was up but sagging badly). we read to books and then told scary stories ha ha Cai's was about a man eating cat and Efrem's was about a man eating goat.. I told Hansel and Gretel ha ha I always found that story creepy.. Efrem called me out on it though and told me had already heard it.. So much for my story telling skills. I turned out the lights and quickly realized I wasn't getting any sleep Efrem stole all my blankets and kept putting his head on my back and Cai had cuddled up so closely to me that I could barely breathe,, So i laid there and thought about how grateful I am for my nephews and Love they have for me. I love them so much and I can't help thinking of my Heavenly Father who loves us all this much and more.. So happy He has put these amazing kids in my life.. Then I went to Harry potter on Sat. night with Nile my step dad.. We don't always get along so it was nice to have something in common with him. I liked the movie but it wasn't my favorite.. I was jus happy to be there with the amazing man. He took on five kids and is a priesthood holder. I apperciate the love he has for me and the joy and comfort that comes from knowing so. You are amazing Nile..
BYE JESS

Last 3 weeks or so!

I know I know its been a really really long time. So here is the deal I am jus going to list all that's happened since the last time I posted. OK so i went to an 2day softball tournament wit my cousin and Brett. My friend KJ and Janeen were playing. The both amazing athletes. Then I went to Myton days which was Ghetto fabulous.. When I say Ghetto I mean Ghetto wit mullets, overalls and etc. Entertainment jus to take sneaky pics of the mullets. then I became really sick and was in bed for a week. Bronchitis, sinus infection, virus and who knows what else cuz i am still feeling ugh. Well then the next week begins with work, St.George,Wedding, Zion's national park, Camping and swimming. Fun week for me even if I was still sick I enjoyed every minute of the awkwardness. now its this week and its consisted of work and some play with my nephews. I am so grateful I have all these amazing people in my life to guide me when things aren't the best in my life. I am going to put a whole bunch of pics and a video of my camping to help you visualize how great my friends and family are.. Jess

Yeah this is my Life I know you are Jealous who wouldn't be! ha ha

Wow sorry cough cough

Ha ha I know only a few read this but I am so sorry I haven't written. Quick update I have been sick with Bronchitis,some Virus, and a Sinus Infection. Coughing sleeping, mucus, medication hospital twice and a whole lot of whining is what has happened for the last week. The week before I went to some amazing softball games that I intend to blog about when I have more time.

PEACE OUT

Manti pageant, bridal shower, Bonn fire, and Provo canyon

It all began with the Manti pageant. I love this Pageant because it always reminds me of what our trials and tribulations can bring to others in the future..Next was the bridal shower. That was a awkward bowl of laughs. Between toilet paper bridal dresses, candy gram's about Crystal and Greg's future and my fabulous gift of purple hand-cuffs and motion lotion (I was the only one who gave her anything for the honey moon awkward). Love Crystal and I am so excited for her and Greg. Congrats friend.

Next was my adventure with with Cindy, Aaron and Tyson. Wow and it is always an adventure with these amazing people. It began with us kidnapping Tyson cuz he was cranky and didn't wanna come. Then with Aaron trying to make a roaring fire out of one bundle of wood.. ha ha. Tyson fell in the river while Cindy and I laughed until we cried..Yeah it was funny stuff. then Me trying to roast a marshmallow with a random stiuck I found. To Tyson trying to dry himself off by putting his body in the fire. Not a good Idea. Cindy with a coal mustache.. It was great.. Needed some laughs. All the while I was admiring the beauty that sounds me. I love love the mountains. No greater place to see the great things our Heavenly Father has made for us.

Sunday came really fast.. Cindy and I went to church where Cindy taught her first lesson in Relief Society . It was amazing. I could feel the Spirit so strong. Thanks Cindy. Ha d home teachers ate pizza then went to Provo Canyon to play on the railroad tracks and see Bridal Veil falls. Again the nature was amazing I am so grateful for it all. What a fabulous weekend. Thanks everyone I needed some time to relax.

Birthday, Lake and Bon Fire...

Bonn fires... Love them.. the smell of the camp fire, laughter, friends, smores, the wonder and magic that comes observing the flames, and of course burning things is always exhilarating. What made it better was that it was at the lake. Which also captures my attention.. Its amazing how water and Fire can cause so much damage but be so relaxing and beautiful.. Anyways about my fun filled night.. I guess there wasn't any specific thing that was great I jus think spending time with friends around the most amazing things God created made it so good.. I am so glad God created such amazing things for me to enjoy. I was feeling really down today but once I sat down and started writing this blog about this amazing gift that my Heavenly father gave me I instantly realized how many blessings I have.. well I will finish this with some more fun filled pictures.. loves Jess

Grateful for the trials and joys!

So this week reminds me of a talk I once heard here is a piece of it........

“Then,” the world would ask, “why does He sleep when the tempest rages all around me? Why does He not still this storm, or why would He let me suffer?”

Your answer may be found in considering a butterfly. Wrapped tightly in its cocoon, the developing chrysalis must struggle with all its might to break its confinement. The butterfly might think, Why must I suffer so? Why cannot I simply, in the twinkling of an eye, become a butterfly?

Adversity can strengthen and refine us. As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people. Even when we are called to sail through troubled waters, we need to know the place of adversity in shaping our divine potential.

If only we would look beyond our present suffering and see our struggles as a temporary chrysalis. If only we would have the faith and trust in our Heavenly Father to see how, after a little season, then we can emerge from our trials more refined and glorious.

You are stronger than you think. Your Heavenly Father, the Lord and Master of the universe, is your Creator. When I think of it, it makes my heart leap for joy. Our spirits are eternal, and eternal spirits have immeasurable capacity!

Our Father in Heaven does not wish us to cower. He does not want us to wallow in our misery. He expects us to square our shoulders, roll up our sleeves, and overcome our challenges.

Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Finding a Safe Harbor,” Ensign, May 2000, 59

I have had So many trials in this last couple of years... I feel as if without the Joys of life the trials would overtake me and without the Trials the Joys wouldn't be as rewarding.. This week alone I have felt both weigh Heavily on my heart.. The joy of Friendship, Children, Family, Late night talks with my sisters, Uplifting spiritual moments, Prayers, Lake, Bowling, Service, and the love of those of you have been angels in my life. Thank You goes out to all those friends/angels in my Life but most of all I want to Thank my Heavenly Father who have brought these people into my life.. Thank Him for the joy and strength He has given me!
signing off feeling grateful.

Crashes, bites and clubbing!

So I have this bad habit of saying I am not going to do something again and I always do it! UGH.. OK to start off crashes.. I was long boarding with my friend Tressa and she convinced me to go down this crazy hill.. I was almost to the bottom when I realized how fast i was going freaked out and jumped.. Ha ha not smart. I would have been fine if I would have jus stayed on the board.. Well when I jumped I ran like 3 steps tripped on my own feet and hit the ground and rolled down the hill.. Ha ha ha yeah.. Only me.. I was bleeding from my hands, leg and road rash on my arm.... But I didn't care I still wanted to long board.. So i walked up the hill and no I didn't go back down the hill I went the opposite direction.. My friend was freaked out and kept telling me we needed to leave so I could clean out my cuts.. A mile later I agreed. Wow.. So second thing next day I was working with an Autistic boy and I changed programs on him cuz it needed to be done.. well I knew from experience that he bites but didn't think about it. He was mad at me and bit me! not jus a soft bite it was a bruise bleeding bite.. ha ha I jus looked at him and started the program again.. OK so this leads to clubbing.. Yeah I know better. My sis asked if i wanted go with them to be DD of course I said yes cuz I didn't want her to drink and drive.. So I am all dancing at this club (so sore from the crash and bite) and I swear to you I only attract the crazies. This guy comes up and starts dancing and rubbing up on me..AWWWW Crazy crazy boy! Tried to get away politely but couldn't ... So finally I started dancing with my friend Steve (like is was hugging Steve) So home boy moves to my sister..ha ah thats what she gets for teying to pawn the other boys off on me. Wow what a weekend! Joys of my life, funny part is that although all of this could have been looked at as bad I had a fantastic weekend. I got to long board, got to dance, hung out with some great people and I have some great crazy stories..
PeAcE oUt
(top pictures of the crash bottom picture is the bite)