Dear September 18th, 

         Please come sooner. 

I have always loved this song...and lately, as I've been preparing to go to the temple, its words have come to my mind. The last verse is especially pertinent to me right now.:) Its a beautiful song and great reminder of what heaven sees us. Enjoy! (Download the song by Mindy Gledhill)

What Heaven Sees in You

Sent to this earth, you were saved through the ages for this day and time. Child of great worth, child of promise, daughter of the divine; Pure and holy, in a little white dress You were held in a circle and you were blessed. And the Father looked down and the angels surrounded that place. They knew the truth—all that you could do And you will too if you have eyes to see What heaven sees in you. Dressed in white once more, making promises to follow in God's way. So much lies in store for the little girl who enters at the gate. Pure and holy, in a little white dress You were led into the water and you were blessed. And the Father looked down and the angels surrounded that place. They knew the truth—all that you could do And you will too if you have eyes to see What heaven sees in you. Do you understand who you are? Part of the Father lives in you. And if you continue on this path Every promise God has given will come true. Heaven on earth, in the House of God so much fills your heart and mind. Woman of great worth, woman of promise, daughter of the divine; Pure and holy, in a long white dress You promise forever and you are blessed. And the Father looks down and the angels surround that place. They know the truth—all that you can do And you do too, 'cause you have eyes to see What heaven sees in you. Will you have eyes to see what heaven sees in you?

I'm A Fiance!

I'm officially engaged to the most wonderful, handsome, funny, caring and sexy person in the world. (And I kind of love my ring if you can't tell by my expression). 

I'm obsessed with this..

Mitch showed me this show on Hulu. 

I'm obsessed. 

Watch it.

And download "Don't Stop Believing" on itunes. 

You won't be disappointed. 

I have one cool boyfriend. 

Hiking, birthdays and Sunday dinners. Life is fabulous. :)

Warm weather= hiking the Y.

Mitch getting old= a surprise birthday party.

Wanting to show off my culinary skills (or the lack thereof?) = Cooking Sunday dinner with our favorite friends.

Me loving to embarrass Mitch=posting all our cute pictures together.

Cheers!

Dear Mother.

I don't quite know how to express, 

your amazing, fabulous and wonderful..ness. 

So here's my poem to say thank you

for who you are and all you do. 

Oh Liz where would I be?

Without your guidance, patience and 

charity.

I shed a tear, my eyes will swell,

Cuz I know at times I put you through..

*Censored*

Dearest Mom- I wish the apple on the tree,

hadn't fallen so far, more like you I want to be!

You are my example, my very best friend,

My favorite person to talk with, gossip to and train for marathons with..Or so we pretend.

I'm grateful for you mother, 

every second of my day. 

My life is richly blessed by you.

IN EVERY SINGLE WAY!

I love you Mom. Happy be-lated Mothers Day. 

Missions, Mothers Day, and Massive phone bills.

I got to talk to the missionaries last week! 

They are so amazing. 

Heather and I may or may not have spoken for 2 hours. 

Sorry about the phone bill daddy...

We just had a lot to catch up on, like boys. And work. And school.

And oh yeah, her mission. 

Jeff is probably going to be a prophet someday. 

He is quite the spiritual giant.

I'm not jealous that he's the Golden Child, cuz he is 

SUCH A GREAT BROTHER! AND EXAMPLE! 

And missionary. 

I heart Elder Mella and Hermanna Mella. 

But I miss them terribly. 

Hurry and come 2010. 

Ps, please enjoy my photo-tribute to my "siblinaries." (Get it?)