Quick Update

So I've been really busy with Finals and fun life stuff. But I thought I would take a minute and give a quick overview. I am currently dating Timmy Criddle who is an RM from Northern California. It wasn't long after we met that we started dating. I was definitely not planning on it, but it happened anyway.

Finals are finally over and I will be starting Summer Session (7weeks of class) on Monday, taking American Sign Language and Child Development working minimum of 25 hours a week. The Library is not open as much during the 7 weeks as it is during normal semesters so I won't be getting a lot of hours, but that is ok. It leaves time for a social life.

I have also recently created two new blogs. 1 of them was for my Family History class, it is my electronic Book of Remembrance, but it still needs lots of work.
2) my photography has been taking off. I will soon have my own high-tech camera for magnificent photos. I will also be taking pictures of my Girlfriends weddings so this page is for that and so much more. Feel free to take a look at them and tell me what you think.
http://learylineage.blogspot.com/
http://servicephotography.blogspot.com/

Hair cut and happenings

As some of you know, a lot has been happening lately.
1) I got a hair cut
2) I'm single.. and NOT looking
3) Finally past mid-terms and semester end is quickly coming
4) My new best friend is AMAZING!
and lots more.. so here we go *(temple, pres. eyring, rs fireside)

1) yes I got a hair cut... 6.5 inches!! Its feels so short, but I love it! My hair finally looks good in a ponytail haha. pictures Available on Facebook! My dad was quick to call me a sinner regarding to his love for my long hair and how he thought it to be a sin to go against his word of cutting it. I love my dad he keeps me going.

2) Yes, Jared told me that he did not want a relation ship while he was on his mission, and I 100% support him on this decision. I am so proud of the man he has become and how he wants to be completely dedicated to the Lord for these 2+ years.
It is just as well, I plan to do the same. I am here at this university not to date or to be dating, but to get an education and that is what I plan to do.

3)YES!! Midterms are finally over and I am that much closer to the end of this semester. My family plans to stop by and say Hi at the end of July after the Family Reunion in Oregon I am so stoked and can't wait! I have enrolled into the Fall semester and I'm not entirely sure how I am supposed to get my two other credits to keep my grant, but somehow I will find a way.

4)Ali is a senior this year and graduates in July =( She is amazing and so much fun to be around. She keeps me motivated and concentrated on what is important. She has also been a shoulder for me to lean on in these trial times, but I am quickly being able to stand on my own with the aid of my God. Ali Is an Art major with a cluster Business and Oil Painting. She is recently looking into an Airline Job - Flight Attendant - so if you know of anything please pass the word along. =)

5)This week I had the opportunity to go do baptisms for the dead inside our Rexburg Idaho for the first time since being back. It was wonderful and I loved being able to feel of the spirit so strongly. The only downside, was I had to miss President Eyring's talk at devotional, because that is the only time the temple isn't packed, in fact NO ONE is there! Its amazing and I loved being able to just take my time and get lots of names done and having time to meditate with the spirit.

This week I have been able to strengthen my love and gratitude for my Savior and my Father! I have gained an appreciation for the temple in my life and the chance to do my family's genealogy. I look forward to fulfilling my responsibility in doing the temple work and saving the souls of my family. I love all of you and I hope you are all having a wonderful week/weekend!

Health video for 3rd graders

So recently in my Technology class, we had the assignment to create a video about health for 3rd graders and present it to the class. My video I worked on for more than 5 hours. After editing, and creating, putting music to it, and making it fun, I uploaded it to youtube for my teacher, but youtube deleted my adio due to copyright songs. So I added some of their choice music, but there is no talking in my video due to that. I hope you still find it enjoyable. It was fun to make. Enjoy.

Here is the link to my page, my video is my most recent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUz9xKD3fY

RJ's Letter

Jenny, May 18, 2009

Good to hear from you. A lot of talk about God though and barely anything about yourself. What's up? What's new? Looking for a new job hu? What's gonna happen if you don't find one? Do you have a vehicle to get around? Probably just walking everywhere still. Dad thought Boot Camp sounded like Scout Camp. You guys have no idea. Up at 5am to yellong and screaming, "Get up!! You have ten seconds." You gotta jump from bed into shoes and stand at attention. "Lock and load." Push-up position. Then everyone (all 88 of us) have to share 4 sinks and we get a total of 5 min to shave and brush our teeth. Five min, 88 guys, 4 sinks. Yelling, swearing, spitting. Marching everywhere. If Petty Officer gets real mad he throws chairs and flips tables over. He even held a gun to the mouth of a recruit for not holding it correctly. It's brutal. They'll make you do pushups till your eyes bleed for having something in the wrong pocket. I've seen it. Fortunately I'm real good at following directions and "Paying attention to detail." As they say, that's just the morning. I've been here three weeks but it feels like two months. The first week was all paper work so it didn't count so technically were in the middle of week two of eight. I'm sure Band Camp was fun. When we do good we get rewarded with music. I'm strong enough to pass all the physical tests they have.

So what are your plans for the rest of the year besides school and work? How do you like your roommates? Last time you said you never see them. Is that still the case? Have you seen any of the new movies that just came out? Just curious. Well hope to hear from you soon.

Love ya sis

Seaman Recruit Service

RJ-



As some of you know, my brother is in the Navy. Right now he is in boot camp in Illinois and this is the first letter he has written to me. If you have the time or would like to right him I know he doesn't get much mail and any encouragement he can get I know would help him so much.
His address is :

SR Service, RJ Alan
Division 229 Ship 07 USS Chicago
Recruit Training Command
3510 Illinois ST
Great Lakes, IL 60088

Mesa Falls

This Memorial Day weekend we are out of school till Tuesday, so to keep those of us without a car from going bored, we took a trip to Mesa Falls about 30-45 minute drive from here. The scenery was beautiful. Here are a few pictures we took out there. Enjoy =)

The pictures of the trail are a hike some of us took from the upper falls to the lower falls. We walked very briskly to be back in time before they left without us, so we were a bit out of breath and a tad sweaty when we arrived back at the car.

Blake's High School Graduation

This afternoon was quite eventful! Blake Steven Service Graduated from Rigby High in Rigby Idaho. The ceremony took place on BYU-Idaho Campus in the Hart Building at 2pm.
Here are some pictures and a video of the Cap throwing! (Blake is the one on the screen!)