Heaps of Love!

"Makes me that much strongerMakes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarterSo thanks for making me a fighter"


Warrior Pose!

I am not one for change. I lived in the same apartment complex at BYU for 3 years! Then I lived at home for a very long time before moving into my own apartment. I've been in the same ward in Austin, Texas for 9 years. This past weekend, I made a change. It was time to switch things up, and I am now attending the Walnut Creek ward, a family ward, meaning it is not made up with just LDS singles. I anticipated a very rough day. Turns out, I'm a bit more dramatic then I need to be. (surprise surprise!) A friend told me- "you are not going to be any different of a person Sunday then you are today!". He was wise, thanks! I am in a ward where my dad is Bishop. Now let's think about this. I get to attend church where the man who loves me more than any other man is this world is. AND, I got to sit by my mom and got a back scratch! Can I be any more blessed then that?

This blog is an expression of gratitude. Gratitude to my Heavenly Father for the richness that is my life. Gratitude for the heaps and heaps of love and support I have around me. These are people who specifically thought of me or checked in on me yesterday, and I know prayed for me. I felt all of your prayers. It gave me strength! Thank you so much!

And Now I am an Artist!

I call it Foz de Iguacu! It is my ode to Brasil.

My first attempt at using acrylic paint and canvas. So much fun, I totally recommend it.

Pavlova revisited

Michael is returning to Rexburg, ID on Saturday. I decided before he left I'd try the Australian dessert Pavlova again.




You top the meringue with whipped cream.





Then with fruit of your choice.




And most importantly, lick the whipped cream off the beaters.

Hope it tastes delicious!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad

Last week was their 32nd anniversary. As of August 24, 2011, Tonia and Orlando Kelm figured they have been married 11, 688 days. Dad also calculated that if he has kissed his wife every morning and every night, one his way out the door to work, and when he returns home, then he has kissed her at least 60, 000 times. How adorable is that? Yep, that's what I am holding out for!