There over ALREADY!?!?

I cant believe the closing
ceremonies have already taken place for the Beijing Summer Olympics! It went by so fast. Ever since Mom and I were able to attend both the opening and closing ceremonies and many of the venues of the winter Olypmics in Salt Lake City, Ut, a few years ago, we have really come to appreciate and love to watch the Olympics. For the last few weeks our family hasnt been able to peel our eyes away from the T.V.- from watching the ABSOLUTLY AMAZING Michael Phelps to gymnastics, volleyball (beach 'n indoor), track, diving, etc. It was awesome! Its always awesome to see all the many participating countries unite in once place to follow the same dream of achieveing the ultimate in their sport. Cant wait for the next Olympics!

Three Gates Only I Can Open

Three Gates Only You Can Open -by: President Thomas S. Monson

The Prophet Joseph Smith counseled: “Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God” (History of the Church, 5:134–35).

Wow, what a profound statement by the Prophet Joseph Smith. I have truly come to have a strong testimony that happiness is truly key in MY life, yet as I stumbled upon this article in one of the church magazines, Joseph Smith said it perfectly. The Lord wants us to be happy and it truly is the object and design of our existence here in this life. The Lord has always and will always be out for my & all his sons and daughters happines in their lives. How blessed I feel that I have this knowledge and have been so enormously blessed to have gained a testimony of this truth. If I do my part than, I can along with my family continue pursuing the path that leads back to him.

Coming upon this statement has truly reopened my eyes and heart... to yet again re-evaluate and prioritize my life so that I can have peace that I am doing my very best to stay on the path of happiness.

A lil food for thought, sorry for my rambling, I didn't mean to bare my testimony by any means, yet I felt the spirit guiding my thoughts and feelings as I write this post on my blog.

PATH OF HAPPINESS... is truly where its at.

If any of you get a chance you really should read this article. Title is above.

Eternal Light

The Path to Take

When I look at the moon so bright

It lights a path for us to take.

God invites us to his light.

He says, " Come with me,

And I will help you choose the right."

(The Friend Jan. 2008)

It amazes me always that each and everyone of us have been blessed with the light of Christ as we come to earth and to our families. Then we have the opportunity to receive the true and everlasting gospel whole heartily and again be blessed by receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, in which we can be directed eternally as we live our lives according the path the Lord has laid out before us. The Lord never ever leaves us alone, no matter if we have the gospel in our lives or we have not yet heard or accepted it. Its amazing. How much love he has for us ALL throughout this world. The Lord truly truly wants us to follow his light, and return home to him along with our families. So AWESOME!

Congrats Lil Patty!!!

A couple weeks ago we went down to Vista for Lil Patty's (aka Pita) suprise high school graduation party. I seriously feel so old.... I cant believe she is old enough to be graduating!! I remember when she was 3-years old and would put on her cowgirl boots..and dance around... lol! Couldnt get her to do that at her party....wonder why?!! LOL! :)

Congrats Pita!!

Mom, Nana, Me, Kris, Joe, Craig, Pita, & Tia Lola

I think Craig had a few to many.... LOL... Tacos that is!! LOL!

Craigy & I

Sistas Forever!!

Craigy, Lance, Joe, Kris, & Me

Kris & I

POLY FESTIVAL TIME

Houstie showin off his mad skills.....LOL!

Enjoying our shave ice...it was so flippin hot......

Houstie & T enjoying the yummy Tongan food..... YUM!!

J. Paul Getty Musuem

Early summer Houston and I tagged along w/ Mom and the school to the J. Paul Getty Musuem. It was gorgeous there and a blast to just look around and explore. Houston loved how he could touch everything.

LEO !!!

April '08-- Our annual Leo trip was a blast... what more could we ask for it was 95 degrees most of our trip! We had a blast diggin in the sand, relaxin in the water, bike riding, walks, marshmellows, and more....LOL! We just had a blast! Here are a just some pics from our trip.

Craigy, Kris, Ty, Houstie, T (enjoyin the beach)

Ty & Houstie playin in the sand....

Craigy & I

Tyler & "the THINKIN CAP"

Craigy relaxin in the sun ....

Ty Ty & I

Me, Mom, Kris (Cookin up some dinner)