The Book of Mormon

Our young single adult stake president gave us a challenge a little while ago to read the Book of Mormon before the end of the year. It has been a great experience for me to accept this challenge. I'm thankful for the opportunity I had today to teach Relief Society. We had a great discussion about the Book of  Mormon. I hope at least a couple girls recommitted to accepting President Boyer's challenge. 

Thunderstorms

We've been having a bunch of summer thunderstorms this week. I love it. I'm especially thankful for the thunderstorm that happened really, really early this morning. I ran 13 miles this morning. I signed up with a running club. Today was our first meeting and we didn't start running until after 7:00! But, it was still overcast from the thunderstorm and there was a pretty significant breeze. I'm thankful for the circumstances that made the run a little less miserable. 

Being done with high school

I went to my 10 year high school reunion tonight. It was very awkward and very entertaining! I'm so thankful that I'm not in high school anymore! I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had that have allowed me to learn and grow since then! 

4th of July in Kaysville

It's been 6 years since the last time I got to spend the 4th of July just celebrating. Usually I have to wake up at 3:30am and send a good 10 hours in the hot sun, working. But not today! Since I got my new job in December, I no longer have responsibilities on the 4th. I got to sleep in, go for a run, watch the Kaysville parade, nap, BBQ with my family, and see the best fireworks! I love the 4th of July in K-town. I'm thankful that I got to spend the day with some of my favorite people celebrating! Happy 4th of July!

A strangers bathroom

I went to some fireworks tonight. We walked a little more than a mile from our car. By the time we got to the firework location, I needed a bathroom. I hadn't seen any so I decided I could hold it. One of the guys in our group said he needed to go to and we decided to go ask someone who lived close if we could use their bathroom. Tanner walked right up and did all the talking - even when the lady looked pretty upset about us even asking! I'm thankful for the lady allowing us to use her restroom. I'm thankful Tanner was persistent. It made the fireworks a little more enjoyable. 

Jessicas chicken

My neighbor Jessica made us dinner tonight. It was super delicious! I'm thankful for her kindness in making it for us. I'm thankful I had a great meal ready when I got home (from a pretty crappy day)! 

Fresh produce

My body is craving all the right food right now. All day I thought about strawberries and apples and grapes and bananas and cucumbers and avocados. So naturally I had to go to the store to get all those things! (I also ended up with a watermelon and cottage cheese). I'm thankful for my fridge full of fresh produce! I'm excited for snack time tomorrow!