My projects

So this semester I have had some of the funnest classes. I've had the wonderful opportunity to complete a new project almost every week. I've LOVED it!! So I thought that I would share some of what I've been doing. You know what the best part is? All of these classes count toward my major:) can I just say that I have finally found the perfect major: foods and event planning. This one is totally a keeper....for real this time;)

This is antiqued vase.

Antiqued frame

This is my first cake

 Woodlands cake

 Bud vase

 Random cake for Valentines Day

 5 flower corsage

The Power in Choice

I can't believe that I've only been at school for 2 weeks...it feels like I never left! It has been a very good two week though. I really enjoy all of my classes, learning tons (academically and socially) and having fun along the way. One of the lessons I am learning (or re-learning) is the power that comes from Choice.

I had a situation in my apartment that was, let's say less than ideal. It was making me so angry and resentful inside and those are not feelings that are easy to mask so they started influencing my whole outlook on life in general. I was not happy and I was convinced it was because of the people I was living with. Then I talked with my mom and sister about it. They agreed that the situation needed to change but it also needed to be handled with care. So I called an apartment meeting. Every one came willingly and we talked it out and essentially resolved the issue. But I realized that I was still angry inside. What? I got what I wanted, we talked it out. Why was I still looking at life with storm clouds over my eyes? I prayed to Heavenly Father. He reminded me that real change has to come from within ourselves to really matter. So I decided to refocus my attitude. What a difference that made. The rest of the week I was Klaire again. I was happy, I had my sense of humor back, I didn't mind the horrible weather (too much). It was amazing. Choice is amazing. God gave us our agency with the knowledge that it would lead to our happiness or misery; and we are the ones who decide where it leads. I am so grateful to my Father in Heaven for trusting in me and loving enough to let me decide how I will take on life's challenges. I have the power to overcome any dark cloud that surfaces. That does not mean that I do not need help and guidance along the way but does mean that I control alot more than I thought I did. I know the power in choices is real. I know that agency is a gift from God and it is one of the greatest gifts we can be given.

My Challenge to You: Choose Today

2015 has officially begun

Ok so my sibs got on my case about blogging so hopefully I will be getting better at it and this post will satisfy them for a while:)

I can't believe that 2014 is gone. I look back and I am totally filled with awe. I was so blessed this year in so many ways. I had experiences that I would not have thought were possible (or probable) but they were exactly what I needed to grow and become more like how my Savior wants me to be.

I think the biggest thing I have realized is that progression feels good. Sometimes its a hurts so good but as I look back at everything that happened this year, I don't regret any of the experiences that I had and I don't wish that none of them had happened. I wouldn't call any back but to see where I was last January and where I am this January is incredible and humbling. I know that Heavenly Father is guiding me and that it is through Him that I will reach my divine potential. I am so grateful to know that I am not walking through this life alone. I always have my Savior right next to me, plus all of my family.

I know that the people who read this blog are people who are close to me so I want to thank all of you for being a strength to me and helping me through all the ups and downs of life. Sure love you guys!

Thanksgiving

So I know its late for Thanksgiving but I have some really cute pictures from it so I will put those on.

Kitt gave Grandpa a lesson on baking cake mix cookies and it was so adorable. He took notes and everything.

On Friday, Katey and Jason came down and me and Kylee took twin Queen Elsa braid pictures.

I just love being with me family so much. They are the people who get me through everything that goes on. I am so grateful for their words of kindness, advice and their total support.

Times flies when you're having Fun!

So I have been totally slacking on this blog, my apologies. But I cannot believe how fast time is going. I mean, really. I only have 4 weeks left of school this semester. Get out of town, right?

This past month has been such a growing experience for me. I have learned so much about myself, my family and the importance of having an eternal perspective. Time is precious. Time is a gift. There is nothing that compares to the happiness I feel when I spend time, real time, with the people I care about. And the cool thing is, I think that's what eternity will be like, except we never have to say goodbye. We will all be up there building our world with our spouses and visiting each other in our different universes and I think that its going to be a blast. Maybe that's not the most appropriate way to put it I think that it work for now.

I am so excited for Thanksgiving. I will be at my Grandpa's house tomorrow and I'm not leaving until Sunday! Yay for family. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

TTFN

Personal Mission Statement

My classes this semester are incredible. They have been opening my mind to so many different ideas and teaching me so many good things! In one of my classes we are studying the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the second of which is "Begin with the End in Mind". For this habit our teacher asked us to imagine our 40th birthday party. She wanted us to think of who would be there and what would they be saying about us. That was a very eye-opening experience. I have gotten into the habit of only looking about 3 months into the future. This is not necessarily bad but I think that it was limited me in my ability to really progress. So I started really thinking about what I want for my future. My ultimate goal is eternal life of course but what am I doing to get there? I'm not going to tell you all my goals because that's a little personal to put out on the internet but I will tell you that most of them pertain to improving and maintaining the relationships between me and the people I love and care about and also my relationship with my Savior and Father in Heaven. 

This is a little visual representation of my mission statement.

So, its been a while, huh? I think the last thing I posted was about Aspen Grove and that adventure ended 4 weeks ago! Sorry about that. Well the summer turned out great up there. I met so many fun people and learned things about myself that I could never have learned other ways. Well, I might have learned them but it would have taken longer and I wouldn't have the fun memories to go along with the lesson:)

I just want to take a second and tell you guys that Heavenly Father really knows His children individually and perfectly. Everything that has happen since April has confirmed that to me. The fact that I spent 10 days with Katey in April, had a job at home, got another job in Utah at exactly the right time, my family reunion, the three weeks at home before going to school and this volunteer thing that I did up here tell me that there is a loving Heavenly Father who is directing my life and preparing me for what I need to accomplish in every phase of life.

Well, I love you all TTFN