SUMMERTIME!!!!!

I LOVE SUMMER!!! So far it has been uneventful and kinda boring! However I did get to go on an awesome camping trip! Our annual family Boulder Trip was fantastic! I spent four days in the most beautiful place in the state! Camping is something that I have always enjoyed greatly and it always helps me keep things in perspective. I especially love being able to spend really good quality time with my family. It never ceases to amaze me at how easy it is to spend so much time reflecting when I spend time in beautiful places like that. Thinking about life, and all the things that have been going on lately. Trying to come to terms with some things, and learning to just press on. No matter what the Lord continues to bless me, for which I am so deeply grateful. :)
Much Love,
RaeLynn

new beginnings

My best friend
i've found you
you've breathed
new life into me

just thinking of you
of your eyes
your smile
your love
i get the chills

love is a grand thing
it brings out the best
and the worst in us
and i would have it
no other way

you are always on my mind
i want to be in your arms
to hear your sweet voice
tell me you love me

I'm not lost!

I know it has been a long time since I last posted! I've been so busy trying to keep up with school!! It is absolutely crazy at how much time I spend doing homework and studying... it's almost over! This week is my last week of classes, and then finals are the last week of April... as much as I am ready for it to be over I'm really nervous for my finals! I'm sure it will be fine, I just don't like taking tests in any capacity... so we will see how things go. Since last time, a lot has happened... I turned 20! I think that is the only big thing... For spring break I was able to go and spend a weekend with my family at Quail Creek State Park. It is a gorgeous reservoir and campgroung. It was fun to just get away and enjoy the sunshine and warmth of Southern Utah! Nothing else has really happened... Had some random fun adventures with a very good friend, and my cousin just got home from New Zealand so I'm looking forward to having some fun times with her! Summer is just around the corner and I have a lot of fun things planned, on top of a full work schedule! I hope it is as fun as I think it will be! Enjoy the photos!
Much Love,
RaeLynn

oh how life can change..

The past two weeks i've been doing a lot of searching... both spiritually and physically. i've been trying to find ways that i can change that will make me a better friend, sibling, daughter.. etc.. i've been so blessed in my life and i feel like there has been something missing the last little while. day after day i am continually reminded of how great my blessings really are. and i've been taking those blessings for granted. it's time i step it up and make sure that i am striving each day to be successful in all my efforts, whether it be in school, at church, at home... i can be better. it's just a matter of how willing i am to make the changes. today i made a decision... it's something i've been think about all my life... i am going to serve a mission. it is something i have always wanted to do and it is something that will benefit me not only as a member of the Church, but there are things that can be learned on mission that you can't learn anywhere else. it will be such a blessing and an honor to serve the Lord. and it's now decided. now that i have decided it i think i'm feeling a little intimidated. but it's going to be the most amazing thing of my life. definitely the BEST thing! life continues to get better and be more awesome, and busy! but i love life! and as long as we love it... we are on the right track. :)
much love

wonderful things..

There has been a lot going on in the last few weeks.. and I am so very happy.
I started school 2 weeks ago! It has been really good so far, it's just been weird to get used to be in school full time. I like my classes, as much as you can really like doing Generals... :) It just keeps getting better and it reaffirms my decision. My trust in the Lord builds every day. It never ceases to amaze me how loving the Lord is. He continues to bless my life on a daily basis. Even when I have doubts and fears. I know that if I strive to be the best I can and let the Lord help me every step of the way that He will bless me. Knowing the He is a part of my daily life helps me continue on.

Much love.