Thanksgiving Break and December Snow

Last week was a huge blessing for me to come home to spend Thanksgiving in Utah. It was a long drive from Rexburg to Salt Lake City on the shuttle, I have to admit it. But, it was worth it. Our Family Thanksgiving Feast was a blast because of the hard work and effort we put forth to it. We didn't have the turkey this time because it took forever for it to cook all the way through. So, we just stuck with the ham, stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, and the pies. Other than that, we had a great Thanksgiving.

Between the feast and dessert, we sang Thanksgiving songs, read a quote we picked to read out loud and shared what we're thankful. When my turn came, I said "There are a lot of things to be thankful for, but I'm very thankful to be in a family where there are love and support."

The whole family didn't gather together this year. The only children that were left to celebrate with my mom were me and Breana. Nina and Andrew went to Illinois with the Chaffin family; Lexie, Grant and Ellie had their own Thanksgiving in California. Dad didn't come this time as usual because he had to work and it's not a holiday in Mexico. We didn't let that ruin our Thanksgiving though. We moved on. I was able to spend quality time with Mama J and Breana.

I accomplished a goal that I planned before I went down there. My goal was to spend more time with my family than on my computer. In the times before, I spent a lot of time on my laptop writing stories and going onto the internet. I cared more about my computer than my family, which is very selfish of me. Looking back, I want to do better. Before Thanksgiving arrived, I made that goal and I achieved it. If I keep up with this habit, I will be more in the world than of the world.

My computer is a good tool of resources, emails, writing and blogging, but it can be used in negative ways. Elder M. Russell Ballard gave a talk a long time ago that we should only use the internet and other technology for good use. Technology isn't inherently bad. It can be used in good or bad ways. From these experiences, loved ones are more important than other things, especially families. My computer is not my real friend or my real world. It's only a tool I use for resources.

To finish the last day of Thanksgiving break, Breana took me to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple where we did baptisms for the dead. It's been a long time since I've done it because I went onto college and the Relief Society program. When I was in the Young Women's program, we did baptisms almost every month. I may not be in that program anymore, but I still have a strong desire to do temple work, including baptisms for the dead.

After I baptized for the dead, I felt spiritually clean. It was a good feeling! I love going to the temple. At the end of the day, Breana took me and her boyfriend, José, to the Dollar Theater. We got to see Austenland. Love that movie so much! Totally recommend it for chickflick movie fans.

I was sad to leave home for Rexburg, but I was excited to be back with my roommates. Plus, I only have three weeks left this semester. After I finish strong, I will spend Christmas in Mexico and then come back to Utah. Now, doesn't that sound like a plan?

Last night it snowed a lot. There are still some left today. Probably shouldn't say some because there are more than couple inches of snow. Looks like it's going to be a winter wonderland in this part of America after all. I love the summer heat, but as a Utah girl, I also love the snow.