Celebrating Independence Day!

I had an awesome Fourth and here are some of the pictures from it! 

I started out the morning going to the Freedom Fest Hot Air Balloon Show with the Jubecks, and then joined them for the parade downtown after.

Because He Lives - Easter 2015

Easter. It's one of those holidays that sneaks up on you! 

For most people, childhood Easters are memories filled with white fluffy bunnies, colorful eggs stuffed with delicious candy, and the long-awaited Easter dinner. Girls plan their Easter outfits, complete with pretty pastel dresses and shining white shoes, while the boys make their final strategies for the Egg hunt. For me, these are some of my fondest holiday memories!

Unfortunately, the main reason for this beloved holiday is sometimes suffocated behind the candy and eggs. 

I am grateful to have my childhood memories also be filled with an amazing message.

The wonderful, peace-filled message of the Savior and His Atonement. 

Every Easter, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints releases a short (but oh-so powerful!) video on the Savior. 

I am completely amazed at the simplicity of the message this year's video holds. 

It is comforting. It is powerful. It is the message of the Savior's resurrection. 

Please take a minute and watch it!!  <<Click it. Right there. Do it. You won't be disappointed!