Time with Chris

As a couple it's so important to make time for each other no matter how crazy one's schedule is. Right now my schedule is not busy at all, but I love how Chris always makes time to see me, take me out, just talk, or just spend quality time.


Last night we fondued! I don't know if that's a word.. but it is now. I put together some toppings of kiwi, grapefruit, orange, rolos, Goo Goo clusters, starburst.. so basically what I had laying around. We ate it in front of a movie it was so fun!


Today we went and played some tennis. It was perfect tennis weather because it was cloudy, about to rain but thank goodness it didn't, and a cool breeze. It felt great and he is so good!


This morning I went grocery shopping and I got some things for us to eat. Throw it in a crock pot and tonight we are having a scrumptious pot roast which is super easy to throw together! (No this is not mine but I'm sure it's just as yummy. I'm glad Chris isn't a picky eater).
So fun, thanks again babe for always taking time for me :)

The World has Enough Followers

I have had many opportunities in my life where I had to stand up and be a leader. High school especially was a turning point for me because I realized I could be a follower like the rest of the kids, or stand on my own. I realized the world has enough followers but not enough leaders.

In high school, I was practically the only member of the church and was in a position where no one lived my standards. I learned to stand up for whats right, but especially pray, and take advantage of those opportunities to share the gospel. Every day was an opportunity to somehow open my mouth about the gospel, I think its important to 'be a light among the world' instead of hiding amongst everything. A leader will stand up for what they believe.

Sometimes it's hard to stand up, but doing so will make you even stronger and you would be surprised how others admire you for sticking to your beliefs and will even follow you as they have many times for me. One of the Twelve Apostles (maybe Elder Oaks?) said there are three kinds of choices we make: good vs. good; bad vs. good; and action vs. inaction. We need to make sure that we are standing up and are following the commandment to "always remember Him" like we promise when partaking of the sacrament on Sundays. Not taking up opportunities to share the gospel or stand for what's right can diminish those opportunities the spirit can be with us.

In college, I've also had many other opportunities to be a leader within my church callings whatever they maybe, and those activities and behaviors I have decided to adopt. Reading my scriptures every day has helped strengthen me and kept my testimony burning bright. Prayer too has opened the door for me to become like Christ who is a Perfect Leader. When we learn about Christ and seek to be like Him, we too can be great leaders within our faith, community, our families, and all of those around us so we can better serve them and lift them up.

I've also worked with student government at BYU where we have learned from classes and living our lives to be great leaders. Setting goals is a great way too to become a better person and great leader. "Without leadership ability, a persons impact is only a fraction of what it could be with good leadership." Do you think being a leader is important? How can you be a better leader today? In becoming a leader you need to set goals and start living in a way to embrace those opportunties to stand up for whats right and follow Christ's example to always be serving and living the way we should. With this I know we can step into becoming the great individual we can.

Wild Cards!

I've worked on some more cards today!!! Kind notes to others say a lot whether it be holidays, events, thank you's, or special occasions. They can be so powerful and uplifting to others, even if its just a how-are-you-doing card.
Yesterday I received a note from my Visiting Teacher which really made my day. On Sunday, I had stood up for something during Sunday School and the note was a thank you for standing up for whats right. It sounds really simple, but this note really touched my heart and I was so grateful to her for taking the time in writing to me. She didn't need to do that, she lives the floor beneath me, but it made me realize more how we need to let people know we care and are there for them.
Here are some finished ones for today.

Thank You Card
Bad pic, it's green lettering

Wedding Card for a Friend

Baby Card for Natalie's New baby
Sorry another bad picture

Cute Cards with the Cricut

I have LOVED the Cricut that Chris got me for my bday. The last few days I have made a few cards

Birthday Card for Lucie


Mother's Day Card



Bridal shower card

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Mother dear I love you so, your happy smiling face. I love my mom so much! I'm so glad we have a day for her. She is my best friend and has taught me so much throughout the years from service, obedience, love, kindness, the Savior, the gospel, scriptures, goals, and so many other aspects of the gospel that have now been interwoven within my life. In thinking of her, I have a few quotes I found about mothers and some sayings she has told us kids throughout the years (along with pictures I have taken throughout the years). Hope you like it mom!!!


“God could not be everywhere, and so He gave us mothers.” ~ unknown (in a talk by Pres. Monson)
"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love." ~Mildred B. Vermont
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." ~Abraham Lincoln
"A mother’s unqualified love approaches Christlike love." ~ Pres. Benson
"[A] mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled." ~Emily Dickinson
“Home is what the mother makes it.” ~ Pres. Monson
"A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them." ~Victor Hugo

Some quotes from my mother:

"Play fighting ends in tears"
When trials come "you can be bitter or better"
"Your brother and sisters are your best friends"
"Life isn't about PLAN A, you'll find it comes to Plan B and C"
"Doesn't matter how big a house is, its the love you feel inside"
"Winners never quit, and quitters never win"
"Family comes first"
"If you don't first succeed, try try again"
"I love you forever I'll like you for always as long as I'm living my baby you'll be"!
"Look for the underdog"

"There's always going to be someone who has it harder than you"
"Beggars can't be choosers"
"Two wrongs don't make a right"
"Is your cup half empty or half full?"
"Use your words not your fists"
"Do your best. That's what matters"
"The Hubbard Family is a forever family"
"Think positively"

Continuing to Learn and Progress

"Always Improving" - Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

"Lengthen our Stride" & "Enlarge our Vision" - Pres. Spencer W. Kimball

"The Lord loves each of us too much to merely let us go on being what we now are, for he know what we have the possibility to become!" - Elder Neal A. Maxwell



Ways you can take and keep control of your life and achieve your full potential:

Elder Donald Staheli

1. Take Responsibility for What You Want to Become

2. Stay Focused and Use Your Time Wisely

3. Have the Courage to Be Different

4. Lose Yourself in Service

5. Keep Your Testimony Burning Brightly

Creating Home as a Sacred Haven

From many of the classes I've had at BYU, especially regarding families and interior design, I've learned how to make the home a special place for the family and all who may come in. It's so important to create this haven which can bring the spirit into your home.
This family picture I took two summers ago. Its at an angle so I could get the glare off, but its the first thing you see when friends and family enter. Its big and center, and even has the Bella in it.


This picture was another one I took. We used this for one of our Christmas cards.
This is one of the picture of the Savior I have in my room. I think its so important to have pictures of Him to remember Him and to bring the spirit of peace within your surroundings. Having pictures of the Savior around us can also lead to missionary moments with friends and raising children, along with children recognizing at a young age the importance of the Savior and His role in our lives.
This picture is called Living Waters, with the Savior in our lives He can constantly fill us with His love and we need Him in order to return to our Father in Heaven.


The prophets have asked us to have a picture of the Temple in all the rooms in our homes. This one is in the front room (which I also made and blogged about a while ago) but it also serves as a reminder for goals and where we want to go and partake in sacred ordinances in. We also need the temple to return to our Heavenly Father.

I have always been uplifted from inspirational sayings and quotes and love to have them around me. (Yes I made this sign). I feel that I am uplifted and in better spirits when these "pick ups" are all around me, even if I don't consciously look for them or read them. Enjoy the journey has always been a favorite talk of mine from President Gordon B. Hinckley and also a saying to tell us that each time of our lives there are going to be hardships, but we need to learn that wherever life takes us, are things that can be enjoyed and loved which we should thank our Heavenly Father for.
Mirrors are another thing I love to have to create an increase of space, but the quote at the bottom is another saying I love.. "When the Lord commands, do it" - Joseph Smith. Following the Lord's commandment we are going to receive blessings, come closer to the Lord, and be happier when we are obedient and following the commandments.