I'm going there someday...sooner, than later!

So my bishop came up to me last Sunday and asked if he could meet with me. I said sure! We set the date for Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 at 6:30 pm. Of course things were going through my mind such as: release of my Sunday School calling or possibly Choir Director, since we haven't had a Choir Director for over a year. I thought to myself and told my close friends that if I get called to Choir, I'll just come right out and tell him that "I quit the church!"

It started off as just small talk-the usual talking about life, how is life, what are you up to? He then proceeded to tell me that he's had some impressions on several occasions that I should start preparing to enter the Temple.

I was a little taken back, because I was expecting the worst (Choir) and instead it was something 200% better than that. I decided then and there that I was going to start to prepare for this. He then told me that there are Temple Prep classes that you can take, which obviously I would. The next class should start in approximately a month or so.

He also gave me a book to read: "The blessings of the Holy Temple" by Boyd K. Packer. I started reading it that very night. I was intrigued by some of the things I read. He strictly mentions that he is not imposing on the sacred ceremonies and will not go into any detail about them that has not been mentioned by the Church. I've always been interested in other cultures and their customs or ceremonies. Not only that but I've heard from many people that when you go for the first time that it's strange or foreign. Since I've heard that so many times, I feel that these ceremonies which I am about to embark upon, are not strange or foreign, but sacred. My thoughts have changed. My life has changed. Everything I say and do effects my worthiness and I never really, really thought about that. But now with the Temple being my specific goal right now, it's amazing how those things in my life either are meaningless, or more meaninful than ever.

So in about 3-4 months, I will enter the Temple for the first time. Not as a youth doing baptisms for the dead for mutual, but as a growing woman doing what I feel is right at this time and enjoying the blessing of the Temple.

Tim McGraw '08

USANA Ampitheater

This year I dragged my sister Stephanie, Aunt Elna, and friend (Mark's sister) Laura with me to Tim McGraw at the USANA Ampitheater. It was freakin' awesome! We sung and danced the night away. And Tim McGraw is still as hot as ever...just has to keep the cowboy hat on! Yee Haw!!!

Hunt Family Luau '08

(This is one of the Hibiscus plants in our backyard. They are so beautiful!)

Our annual Hunt Family Luau took place on Saturday, August 16th, 2008. We invited all of my dad's family, and really close friends. We had a blast! Lots of really good Samoan food as well!!!



These are some of my cousins: Ituau, Kristen, and Lousia.

Auntie Dawn and her son Cedric and new wife Lilly.

Leata and her husband Steven. They have an 11 month old daughter (not in picture) and one more on the way in a few weeks!

Just of bunch of them getting together before we start our backyard movie.

Serafi who is married to Gill (right). And Tui's new father-in-law.

Crazy Uncle Barry, always stirring up trouble. This time he round up a couple of wild girls: Trinjae and Shayna.

Grandma Hunt, Aunti Rita, and Dawn

Dad serenading the night away.

This year's luau was a lot of fun because we had newly weds there, as well as the Auva'a family that moved back from New Zealand. Every year, my dad looks forward to this day because it's a day that he can spend on his family. It's his way of showing his love and letting them know that even though we may have differences of opinons, we still are family who loves eachother.

Thanks to all who came and participated. I know it means a lot to Grandma Hunt to see her kids and grandkids get together. Can't wait till next year!

Grosi's 80th Surprise Party

I realize that I didn't feel in the gaps too well last time. Let me go back in time a little bit.

July was quite a busy month. The first big thing was Grosi's 80th birthday (my grandma). We threw her a surprise party and invited her most closest friends and family. It turned out to be great. She told me after that she thought something was up but couldn't think what it was. Not only that, but she couldn't sleep that night and was really tired the next day. She's cute!

I was in charge of decorating. I decided that I wanted to have a curtain, sort-of-like a theatre stage. So I went to the fabric store and bought some white fabric. I ended up draping 3 stips of the fabric up hiding the surprise party that awaited inside. It looked awesome!


We of course had a lot of good food! Can't have a party without that. We decided to rock out to some Swiss tunes, just to make it a little more authentic. Plus this party was for her, not us. Otherwise, I think that we would have had island music playing.

Grosi had a lot of friends and family that showed up. It was a fun party and more fun planning it and keeping it a secret from her. Machs gute Grosi!

Just some recent pictures of my Alabama trip...

Abrielle likes to be snuggled up like a burritto! And go figure, she does not want her picture taken. She's such a stinker!!!

Let's get one thing straight, this girl does not like her picture taken! Everytime we'd try to be sneaky, she would do some funky cute little face, kind-of like this one.

Me and Jake

Abrielle loves to read and look at bright colors!

Fort Rucker, AL: Aviation Museum




Destin, Florida....Abrielle's first trip to the beach. She's a natural.

My little "Nieces Pieces"!

I'd like to introduce you to my little niece, Abrielle! Isn't she the cutest baby ever? Actually this picture is about 2 months old. She was born March 11, 2008 in Dothan, Alabama and this picture I took when I went with my brother Jake in June. She was soooo much fun!!! We never wanted to do anything but hang out with her. I told my sister Natalie that she shouldn't feel like she has to entertain me and Jake because we could just hang with Abrielle all day, every day!

Mark, Natalie, and Abrielle came to visit Utah in June as well. That was a lot of fun, but I was very sad when they had to leave because I felt like I was going to be missing her growing up. Apparently she now is teething! Natalie sends us pictures every Sunday, just so we don't miss too much.

Anyways, I had to post her cute little self!

Twlight Widget

Yea! My first blog!!!

I'm excited to start this new adventure! Wow, am I behind the times! I'm excited to get this going. I'm really new to this as well, so don't laugh too hard :)

I just finished "Breaking Dawn" last night and had a fabulous time reading it! I was a little sad to end the saga, but all in all, it was a great ending! In fact, I don't think that I would have wanted it any other way. It was the ending that I had expected from the begining.

I just got back from Girls Camp on Saturday and I'm glad to say that it's over. My life is less stressful and I can get back into my normal routine. Funny how it happens, but I was NOT looking forward to going this year. I had used up almost all of my vacation time at work and just didn't feel like I wanted to go. Turns out, I had a blast! I got to know a ton of young women in my Stake that I had not know before. I got to get closer to the girls and leaders in my ward as well. It's odd how you grow up and think that you have nothing in common with the "younger generation" and then you realize you do. I'm happy to say that I'm glad I got to go to Girl's Camp this year and was able to strengthen my testimony of the love that Heavenly Father has for me. He gave me this beautiful earth to enjoy, my wonderful family to make fun of, and wonderful friends and associations to enjoy as well. I felt like I had gained so much from the experience this year.