Present loves.

p90x 
-you are kicking my bootay! Two days of you, and i'm already feeling happier. You made me realize how out-of-control my out of shape-ness has become, but make me excited to obtain my dream body haha

trail runs w/ aunt Jane and cousin Liz :) 

-why haven't we done this sooner girls? yesterday was an absolute blast!

salt lake is too beautiful to not get out and enjoy it, while getting fit.

i'm so grateful for such amazing people in my family,

can't wait to spend more time with you the next six months!

my lil bro Parks

-i don't know why, but he just makes me SO SO happy :)

i am loving being able to see him everyday. he really is one of

my best friends. i could just laugh with him all day long.

lovin' the movie nights, drives, food runs, and all the rukkus  with my little man parks. boy is he growing up. 

and can i say...what a STUD!! look out girls!

the joys of work

-it definitely hasn't been my favorite thing in the world at times, 

but i am SO grateful for my new job.  i am learning so much about

gardening, and get to appreciate nature all day long! how amazing is that?

for some reason, on days when i go to work feeling sluggish, i always leave feeling

so much happier!  i am grateful for the friendships i am building, 

and for the rewards that come from working hard. it is such a good feeling :) 

my girls :)

-i love being able to have girls nights at least once a week.

i seriously so look forward to bachelorette nights! 

There is nothing better than getting together with girls 

that make you happy and that you can just laugh and laugh and laugh with :) i am forever grateful for the friends i have in my life. it really makes life a joyful one. 

distant friends

-things have not been easy, but i have found that i am never alone.

i feel so blessed for these people Heavenly Father has put in my life. 

Even if i can't always have in-person contact with them, i am able to talk with them 

by letter or by phone, and they are always able to build me up when i need it most. they seriously mean the world to me and make me want to be a better person. 

thank you guys!

i feel like things are looking up :)

thank you to all of you who have been such a joy and blessing in my life. 

i hope you know who you are. 

when things are hard, i've learned the most important thing to do is open your eyes to what you have. not what you are missing. you will be amazed at how blessed you truly are.

no matter what, just keep keepin' on.

and turn to the Lord, even when it's hard.

it can only get better.

xoxo little m