We thank thee O God for a Prophet!

Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to be amongst the living Prophet, Thomas S. Monson. You see his granddaughter Laurie is in my ward and she had a baby a few months ago so it was time to bless the baby. The chapel was quiet as he made his way to the podium. He spoke with such a sweet spirit and told us of his love for our ward. He spoke with such love as his expressed gratitude for his sweet wife Francis. After he finished his remarks we sang the closing hymn, We thank Thee O God for a prophet. The spirit was so rich and strong. I always knew he was a Prophet of God, but the spirit bore a powerful reassuring witness that he was in fact the Lord's prophet. I am grateful for the opportunity I had to sing thanks to my Father in Heaven for the Latter Day Prophet, who was sitting before me. I love and sustain the Prophet and I feel very fortunate to have been in his presence.

California Girls we're unforgettable.

   This past week I had the opportunity to go on a family vacation. It was definitely a much needed getaway. Since we are going on a cruise as a family in December we decided to make our Summer trip pretty simple in order to save money for the bigger trip that is coming. We rented and RV, packed our bags and drove to California. 

   We first drove to Six Flags and went to the theme park, after a long day at the theme park we drove to San Francisco and spent the night. The following morning we got up early and walked to the Ferry, we took the ferry over to the Fisherman's Wharf. We spent the day walking around the streets of San Fran shopping, taking pictures and laughing at the creativity of each homeless man's signs. 

   The next day we got up and drove up the coast of Northern California, and man was it BEAUTIFUL! The beaches were some of the prettiest beaches I have ever been to. We made our way through the Forests of [Ginormous] Redwood trees. Then eventually making our way to Crescent City-Smith River where my Aunt and Uncle live. We had a good time spending time with them as they showed us around Northern California. All in all the trip was just what the Dr called for.

Family Vacation=Huge Success!

Now for pictures just as I promised!

The Siblings minus Rob..He left to go get some coke cans!

Six Flags-Discovery Kingdom

Waiting for the Ferry to go into San Fran

cool wall we passed in China town.

"I wish I had some Weeed"

some of the redwood trees, these weren't even the biggest we saw!

The first peach we went to-Kellog Beach

writing in the sand to my boy in Mexico!

Battery point lighthouse with my Beautiful sister

At the Market on the Bay, in the rain, with Harvey. It got so cold we put him in my bag for warmth.

.Date Night.

The Friday before we left for our vacation I had the chance to go on a date....with my little brother! It was a fun night that gave me a chance to spend some time with my brother. It was even a double date, with Sarah and her brother! We went to Cars 2, enjoyed popcorn and treats the whole 9 yards!

Cars 2!

Me and Sar.

My handsome date!

Sarah and her handsome date!

Rest&Relaxation

So finally it is here, we are leaving today for our summer vacation! I couldn't be more excited. It will be nice to have a week to relax and have a good time with the ones I love. We are taking an RV and driving to California! Destinations include Six Flags, San Francisco, Beach, Redwood Forests, and our final destination, my Aunt and Uncle's house in Crescent City! It will be fun to go to parts of California that I've never seen, including the beautiful coast line. I couldn't be more excited or more ready for this vacation, so off I go! Pictures to follow!

Beautiful San Fran

Aunt Melonie&Uncle Danny!

Independence Day

  The 4th of July, Between the parade, boating, baseball games and the best part....fireworks it is easily one of my favorite holidays, next to Christmas of course! The 4th of July has a really special place in my heart, as any event that has fireworks does. And of course you guessed right it is because of Ty.  

  Ty and I always loved watching fireworks together and it is a tradition that we made, to watch and or do fireworks together anytime we got the opportunity! With the 4th coming in a few days I have been thinking about my missionary. This may sound so cliché and cheesy but I can't help but wonder if he'll be looking up at the sky just as I will be, even though we are 1500 miles apart. I miss Ty like crazy, more than I can even describe to anyone, but I know that we will have many more memories to make when he gets back, and plenty of chances to watch as many firework shows as we please! For now we are falling more and more in love each day we are apart. Here are some pictures of past celebrations!

I Love My Missionary!

At the parade

Waiting for fireworks

Before fireworks at KP.
Ty's favorite picture, 
I'm pretty sure its because
 he's got a baseball field, fireworks and his girl 
what more could a guy want right?? haha!

Fireworks of our own (:

Mi Misionero

So.. there is this boy I know. He is about 5'9, blonde, muscular, incredibly handsome and one unbelievably good missionary. He is currently living in San Blas, Mexico. His name is Elder Tyler James Allen... And I have a confession, [I am madly in love with him!] 

Can you blame me?

I am so proud of his decision to serve a mission, even though is the hardest thing either of us have had to do, it will be so worth it! Ty is my best friend. I can go to him with anything and everything, he knows just how to make me smile. I don't know how I became so lucky as to call him mine. But let me tell you I am SO lucky to call him mine. 

     Yesterday was Ty's 6 month mark and it was long awaited for! I am so excited to finally reach a point where I can feel like the sadness and loneliness was worth it and I can tell you it is so worth it. It is not easy to have your best friend gone, nor is it the most enjoyable thing you will ever experience but, you learn so much about yourself, each other and most importantly your relationship. I can honestly say that the second I left Ty's house,(from our last time together before he left) I knew Ty was who I wanted to be with forever. I have gained so much more appreciation for him and our relationship in the time he has been gone. And I can honestly tell you that I fall more and more in love with him each day we are apart. Another thing I have learned from this experience this far, is that there will always be people providing commentary on your life. Whether it is supportive or unsupportive it happens. What I have come to realize and appreciate more and more is the fact that this is  Ty and Heath's Love Story not anyone else's.

So now for some picture updating of my cute boy.

In his first area- Constancia

Ty and his companion Mac-Elder Fougler

The Church

His first apartments bathroom, they shower with that bucket!

His first baptism!

The little girls family

Him with his mission president and wife

Hitch hiking missionaries!

When I first saw this I thought it was a little native child...but no it is his companion!!

He is seeing really humbling things...

He is SO incredibly handsome (:

Through the Lord I can do ALL things.

A few months ago I would not of thought that I would be going through some of the trials that I am. But as hard as life can get I have come to realize even more than before that I am so grateful for 

My Savior Jesus Christ.

He is my rock, just when I feel like I can't get through my trials and I feel like no one understands, He does. I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that provided a Savior, a Savior who could help lighten the load for me and for all mankind. 

Whenever I am having a hard time, I find it very comforting to listen to church music. When I first heard this song it touched my heart, it was exactly what I needed in my life at that time and even more so now. Every time I hear it I feel so filled with the spirit. It is a constant reminder that through the Lord I can do ALL things.