Day 11

Watch the sunrise... haha Do you know how early the sun rises haha. It actually wasn't to bad. I got up at about 6 and was able to watch it for about 45 mins. However, this morning I didn't get to see too much. It actually snowed on my side of town last night and we still had lots of cloud coverage. Sunrise Mountain was georgeous though! I did get to see the sun peak through some clouds, not to much though. It wasn't until about 8 I think, that the clouds were gone and you could see the sun. Sorry I don't have a pic today. I took one but it's not that great. It was a beautiful gift today though. Loved it!

Day 10

Watch the sunset! I was actually a bit worried when I had this challenge today. It was overcast for most of the day and depending where you were at it was raining. I was really hoping that I would have a glimmer of hope. My goal for this 30 day challenge is to NOT use the skip day... What's the extreem in using a skip! So, at about 4:30 this afternoon, I checked outside and this is what I saw!

This picture really doesn't say anything for how it really looked. In person it almost looked like an oasis. I'm so greatful for Gods beauty. It reminds me of how much he loves me, because I love to see beautiful things.

Day 9

Todays challenge was to watch wildlife in nature. To be quite honest, I had no clue what I should do with that. It's not like I could go and just watch animals after work... BUT I am in Las Vegas and almost anything can happen in Vegas! So after some interesting conversations with my co-workers, I decided I would take their advice and go to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay! I decided I would invite my nephews too! Michelle and Ryan Jr. and Timmy came with me!

Ryan was so much fun. He loves fish and this was like a playground for him! He couldn't get enough. We took lots of fun pictures.

We found Patrick!

The Stingrays are so cool to touch. Ryan wasn't so sure about them though.

I have always thought Jelly Fish were pretty cool. Weird living creatures, not really sure why they are around but they're are just kinda cool.

I loved being with the boys, it was a ton of fun! I'm glad I could share my challenge with them. Good Times!

Day 8

Try a new restaurant! Well, I went to Fire Fly's. My co- workers told me about this place and I thought it sounded pretty good. I'm glad I listened, it was a really cool place to eat. Kind of loud but still has some great food. Not badly priced either. Most of the stuff you buy is like an appetizer and I don't think anything on the menue was over $10.

I had the warm Spinach salad that was Amazing... Probably the best thing I had for the night. It had peppers and artichoke hearts, pine nuts, and fetta cheese on it... so YUM.

Then these yummy meatballs that I couldn't pronounce there name haha... Spanish food is hard to say some time haha. They were called Albondigas, though. Super good!

Next I had Stuffed Tuna Peppers. Spicey but yummy. My friend shared some of her Thai beef salad that was super yum too. Do you get the dirft, that I really think this food was yummy... hehe

Then Erin and I finished it off with an amazing peice of chocolate cake... Betty you are the DEVIL... But thank you! Chocolate "tres leches" cake... oh you could have died and gone to heaven... It was that good!

Day 7

Today I had to google birthday traditions and start a new family tradition. Can I just say I am so glad to be an American! As I was researching birthday traditions I founds some rather interesting traditions. For your pleasure I will share them with you... hahaha

Kenyan Birthday Traditions: When a baby is first born , the mother takes the baby strapped to her back into the thorn enclosure, where the cattle is kept, and there, her husband and the village elders wait to give the child his or her name... yikes!! For real! I am so all about having a name picked out before hand haha!

Indian Birthday Traditions: On a Hindu child's first birthday, his or her head is shaved while being held by a special fire. Removal of the hair cleanses the child of any evil in past lives, symbolizing of renewal of the soul. WHAT! So they automatically think that their child could be of the devil... I'm so glad I know that a child is born perfect and that it doesn't need to be cleansed at birth or at anytime before they are 8! In there behalf, they did have a nice tradition as they were older. They also got to where colorful clothing when they went to school and pass out chocolates to everyone, so they could all celebrate. They also kneel at their parents feet to show respect. I like that part... at least they show respect to those who brought them into this world... Still not sure about the shaving head part though.

So, the tradition I did end up picking after reading those crazy ones, was to make a balloon wreath! We can hang it out on the door for everyones Birthdays! I think it would be kinda fun, then people would know that something fun and exciting was going on that day. LOL
I happen to actually stumble on to the site that told about the balloon wreath... After I read about it and I thought who would really make something like that, besides Mormons... lol I looked at the site I was on... HAHA I was on ldssplash.com... lol Yeah, I know my people! AND I'm totally gonna make one... I can't wait to go and get the stuff for it this weekend!

Day 6

Change someones life... As always I am thinking huge when I thought about this challenge. I did pray that I would be able to help someone today and even be a good example to people around me. I also felt like I needed to put a Book of Mormon in my bag, I thought maybe I would have one of those random missionary moments today But... I didn't lol. I actually was kind of feeling like I wasn't going to be able to do this challenge. Today I was kinda stuck in an office doing training, so I barely was able to even talk to people. However, it turned out that I had 2!

The first one, I had texted a friend asking if he had any ideas on how I could change someones life. His response to me was no, but you could change mine, I could use a lift today. Usually Ihave something good for him, like a funny story or even a good quote... I had nothing! So, I just told him that I loved him. Not sure that's what he needed but he was happy to hear it! Not sure it was really life changing but if it made him feel better, I'm happy with it! I know that when I hear that someone loves me, it makes me feel just a little bit better, even if I'm happy at the moment.

The next was a work thing. I offered a pretty sweet deal for the member. I helped him pay off 2 loans and lowered his interest rate and his payment for the loan that we consolidated into. LOL after we were all done, I said, " I changed you're life today!" He agreed and it was done! I changed someones life today.

I love that I think huge sometimes and bring it back down to size. It just goes to show that it's the little things that make big changes over time!

Day 5

Watch your favorite movie!! That's a hard one... So I watched 3... LOL Because today was a holiday I was able to relax a little. I watched When in Rome... Love that movie, super cute! Then I watched Radio... That movie just makes me smile. It's so good. The last one was Sweet Home Alabama... Who doesn't just love that movie! Such a cute love story, I am such a sucker sweethearts. It's been a great day though!