Thursday, May 19, 2011

The happiest place on Earth!

I want to go here...and get away from this stupid weather, and maybe some stupid people too! :)

Anyone want to join me?! Its been far too long since I have been here. I want to pack up and leave RIGHT NOW! So someone please join me so I don't have to go alone ;)




I mean really, how could you not want to go to the happiest place on Earth?! :) :)

Weddings :)

Tonight I went to my friends Kandace and Trevor's wedding reception! It was so beautiful and I'm so happy for them! Kandace faithfully waited for Trevor while he served a mission in Texas! I loved talking to her about him while he was gone. She always stayed so positive, I know that they are perfect for each other!  

I have attended so many receptions this year, its insane. It always gets me so excited for my wedding one day...however soon or far away that is. I love looking at the happy couple and thinking that will be me one day! Married for Time and all Eternity to my dear sweetheart :) :) Now, I'm in no huge rush to run off and get married, but I also can't wait for that beautiful day! I want it to be in the Summer, but at the same time I don't really care! I KNOW that I will be married in the temple. The Oquirrh Mountain actually. I have always loved that temple and I consider it mine :) Anyway, being a girl I know a lot of things I want/don't want at my wedding. Like my colors will be: Hot pink, turquoise and bright yellow! Pink lemonade and regular lemonade would be my drinks of choice to be served, and I really want otter pops and other popsicles to be the refreshments :) Somehow I want to make zebra print a part of my wedding, but still have it classy.
I don't want to wear a veil, and nothing can convince me to wear one, I just don't really like them.
My hair will be either all curls or to the side with a pretty braid :) Oh and my dress will be super super poofy!
I also think that it's VERY important to have my husband's opinions on a lot of things. Because its his day after all too.
I don't want a huge fancy honeymoon right off, I think I weekend trip to Vegas will be good :) I'm serious. Then maybe a bigger trip later on :)

Getting married is such an important thing. Its something I have always dreamt about and imagined what it would be like. Now, as I'm getting older I realize its a lot more than a pretty dress, bright colors, flowers and yummy food. Its a commitment to one person for all eternity. My wedding day will be one of the most important days of my life, but I will try not to get too lost all the "worldly" stuff and remember what it is truly about :)

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Firm In The Faith

"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase."

This is indeed true, isn't it? Faith is something that is so hard for me, but yet so easy at the same time. Having absolute faith in something/someone is so hard for me. I have a very difficult time believing in something  I haven't physically seen or touched. Even in simple things like if someone says "it's raining." There is some part of me that makes it so I just can't believe them. I have to find out for myself and look outside. This has been pointed out to me a lot in my life. I tell people to "prove it" a lot. I love having proof of things, it eases my mind and makes it seem true.
In the Gospel Faith is huge. Believing in someone that I have never met (or at least can't remember meeting), believing that a young boy at the age of 14 translated The Book of Mormon, and of course the life of Jesus Christ.
None of these people have physically came up to me, looked me straight in the face and told me their stories. But, I know with out a doubt that all of this has happened, and is so true and real. This is where Faith now comes easy to me. I know that Heavenly Father lives, I know he sent his Son to live a perfect life and die for me, Karlee Brown. I know Joseph Smith lived, he translated The Book of Mormon for me, Karlee Brown.
This journey of faith in the Gospel has not always came easy to me, and some days it still doesn't. I know that I have a constant life line to Heavenly Father 24/7 though. He is never too busy for me. He never puts me on the back burner, so why should I put Him there? If I could only Have a tiny bit of the devotion that he has to me for him, I know my life would be so much more blessed.This is where Faith comes into play. I have to have Faith that if I'm honestly asking for answers, and help in my life that Heavenly Father will tell me and make things possible that is the best for me. I know He always wants the best for me. Sometimes his roads are hard to accept and to live, but I have learned through hard experience that if I just do what he says the first time I will end up being much, much happier.

I'm sorry if none of this even makes sense, this was more for me clearing my head. I'm promising myself from here on out to put God first in my life. To put him where he puts me in his. I know that by doing this I will be blessed, and be able to bless the lives of many others :)

The Church is true, I promise you :)


In a world built on fleeting ground
Where i see those around me falling down
I am holding to who I am
I am choosing my Father's plan
And everyday I live
I want to stand with Him.

Firm in the faith
Anchored in truth
Solid in all that I do
No turning away
No shadow of doubt
No storm has the power
To drag me down
I'm a witness is these Latter Days
And I'm standing firm in the faith.

I am set on returning home
I want to remain in my Father's fold
So I will follow wherever He leads
Trusting his way in all things
He has called me to His side
And I will live my life

Firm in the faith
Anchored in truth
Solid in all that I do
No turning away
No shadow of doubt
No storm has the power
To drag me down
I'm witness in these Latter Days
And I'm standing firm in the faith

Like Joseph, like Hyrum
Like Daniel in the lion's den
Like Mormon, Like Ammon
Like Helaman's young valiant men
Likes Esther, like Nephi
Like all the saints who followed Christ

Firm in the faith
Anchored in truth
Solid in all that I do
No turning away
Now shadow of doubt
No storm has the power
To drag me down
I'm a witness in these Latter Days
And I'm standing firm in the Faith.

Firm In The Faith
-Jenny Phillips :) :)


Thursday, May 12, 2011

Forever could never be long enough for me. :)

I'm sure you are all sick of hearing about how in love I am, but I just can't say it enough. Briant is so...great :) Really, I never could have imagined caring for someone this much. Its crazy, really. We have been getting in little baby fights lately and in all honesty they are so cute :) hahaha i know that is ridiculous, but we just say what we have to say and then its like we're instantly growing closer to each other. Our relationship is definitely not all smiles all the time though, and that is something that i like. Not that we argue, but that we can argue. I feel like I can always express my opinions to him. He never tells me I'm wrong for feeling the way I am or make my feelings seem irrational or small. Oh he is just great! I wish that you all could just meet him and you would just know what I mean!!!!

Anyway, my life has been super busy, i swear I feel like i blog about the same things allllll the time, because really my life is work, Briant, and fitting my friends in. I really miss the time I used to spend with my friends, a lot. I feel like I'm losing all my friends. Its such a sad lonely feeling. I know there is people that I'm close with, but nothing feels the same as it used to, and maybe some of that is my fault. I have went through a ton this year, and I've definitely shut a lot of people out of my life as a way of coping with things that I had no control over. Blah, growing up sure can be hard :/

I've been trying to stay on top of my reading and praying at night but I've been unsuccessful lately. It was until last night talking to a good friend about the atonement that I realized that I haven't even opened my scriptures in a week :/ That is not me. I know I need to get things back in order in my life. I'm still searching for the balance of all these new things in my life. Any suggestions?! :)