Sleepless in Vegas!

My mind is racing a mile a minute. Of course I have doubt and fear and anxiety. It's a huge responsibility. The next six months of my life are about to get very exciting for lack of a better word ?! ... Above all I am honored. Never in my life did I think I would become a "dance captain" for a Cirque Du Soleil show. I have so much respect for the dancers in my show and for our previous dance captain's. They honestly are the hardest working group of people I know. It has been a pleasure sharing the stage with each one of them. As our cast goes into this new chapter I have some pretty big shoes to fill. I will do the very best I can! I don't doubt there will be tears and drama, but I know there will be plenty of lessons learned and memories made along the way. I am excited and grateful for this new adventure.
xoxo - a girl in the city 

It's been awhile...

I haven't sat down to write a post in awhile. At this point I' am overwhelmed with the amount of events and holidays that have passed that I failed to write about. One day I will play catch, but for today I have something else on my mind.

What a real, powerful, beautiful question.......

I don't have the biggest problem with this cause trust me I am not shy when it comes to asking for things or confiding in the Lord. Some days I feel guilty for praying too much?!.. But when it comes to prayer am I genuinely talking to my Father in Heaven and then listening for his answers? Am I truly asking for his help and hand in my life? Prayer in my opinion is one of our greatest blessings. What a special gift we have to be able to speak with our Heavenly Father all day, everyday, whenever we need. Instead of feeling guilty I am going to take full advantage of this blessing but be sure that each and every conversation is genuine. That I remember to THANK more often than ASK. And to let my heart do the talking and then my ears do the listening.  

The past few weeks have been stressful to say the least. BIG decisions, BIG ? marks, BIG drama, BIG schedules, BIG breakdowns, and lots of phone calls to mom and dad! All of these things have given me the chance to sit and reflect on my life. To think about me and how far I have come and to think about where I want to go. To think about the kind of woman I am today and the kind of life I want in the future. One BIG thing I have learned is that I need to believe in myself for others to believe in me. 

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. 

-Hebrews 10:35

Believe in yourself. Believe in yourself as a child of God. Believe in your capacity to do good in the world, to spread light and truth and understanding; to reach out to those in distress and need to help and bless them. - President Hinckley (Stand A Little Taller)

Along with believing in yourself we need to have confidence. In this industry having confidence in yourself and in your talents is sometimes the only way to keep your feet shuffling along. It is easy to let the "dance" world tear you down. To get caught up in other peoples successes and to doubt yourself as an artist. I have to constantly remind myself why I dance. Why I chose to pursue this burning passion as my career. I have to remind myself that I chose this path because in the real scheme of things dance is a part of me. I need to be confident in the talents that the Lord has blessed me with and use them for good. To bless and bring light to those around me. 

REACH FOR YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. - 2 Corinthians 9:8

You can and must rise above mediocrity, above indifference.

 - President Hinckley (Stand A Little Taller)

Even though I have felt a bit lost lately, I am really coming to know myself. I have a lot of work to do but I have accomplished big things. I am finally figuring out who "I am".  I am comfortable in my own skin. I am a little more confident but a little more humble each day. I hope to keep growing and continuing on this path. I hope I can be an example and light to those around me. I have been blessed with so many "lights" in my life. I am grateful for their examples each day. Here's to a happy, humble, prayerful weekend!! 

  xoxo - a girl in the city 

Isn't she lovely?!

They make pretty cute uncles too....

                      Tovah girl already has these 2 boys wrapped around her tiny little fingers!!

Sunday family Skype!

It started off us three....

Then we got uncle B...

And uncles Cam and Col

 And soon the whole gang was chatting...sometimes all at once:) 

OH how I love my family. Thank goodness for skype to keep us connected! 

xoxo - a girl in the city 

A little piece of Heaven!

We walked.....

and ran....

and bounced...

and reminisced...

and stretched...

and Leata went into labor!!! haha

So we welcomed baby Serafi on 9/12/11!!! 

Then Teres went into Labor! 

We checked into the hospital at 6:45pm..

and prepared to meet baby..

then walked some more...

 some of us slept..

while the rest of us waited ever so impatiently!! 

And finally she arrived with that dark gorgeous hair and cutest dimple chin. 

 It was one of the most amazing moments of my life.

Tovah Teuila Auva'a was born at 2:44 pm on 9/13/11 

7lbs even and 19.5 inches long

I have never been so proud of my sister and so filled with love! 

This baby girl has stolen our hearts! 

The new family of 3!

GG (Gorgeous Grandma) Clark

Tovah's first photo shoot! 

Can't get enough of this girl!! 

Mommy's little twin!! 

Going home!!

Daddy's little girl! 

I can't wait to watch Tui and Teresa grow as parents! They are already such great examples to me. I know they were specially picked to be little Tovah's earthly parents! I can't wait to watch their family continue to grow. Thanks for bringing this little angel into our lives!!

 I couldn't love her more! xoxo- Auntie Stace

Bruno Mars - Amy Winehouse Medley

Bruno Mars - Amy Winehouse Medley/ Valerie (Live): Bruno Mars Performs "Amy Winehouse Medley/ Valerie" Live at the 2011 VMAs

Click on the link above! 

Love that Bruno...and my trumpet player ;)
Makes me feel like I am back at the concert...Oh what a fun day that was! 
enjoy...

Adele cover!

I had to post cause I just love these two.

Talk about having passion.

So much talent and love for music.

Plus this little father daughter relationship melts my heart!
Listen for "Daddy did I do great? " at the end. Sweetest. 
Enjoy

September baby!

Today is my one month birthday countdown and I've got big plans!
21 is going to be good I can feel it!
I'm in search of the perfect birthday outfit...I'm thinking SEQUINS!
If you need me I'll be at the gym, cause like they say: "you don't get the butt you want by sitting on the one you have." Bring it on September cause I am so ready for you!!
Hope you are all happy and healthy!
xoxo - a girl in the city

Boys of Fall!

Game time!! 

Snow Canyon vs. LVHS

Colby with the his Student council ladies! 

#24 Cameron Clark

The Girls! 

Warriors 2011

Love this kid. Cheering so loud he lost his voice. 

Not to mention he is quite the ladies man!! 

MVP in my mind! Love you Cam!

Such a fun day for me. Spent some much need QT with the family. I love these guys. So happy I was able to make it to one game this season! Can't believe its SENIOR YEAR! 

Good luck with the rest of your games. xoxo- Your favorite sister

My best friends wedding!

Ashley is that childhood best friend of mine that knows everything. The good, the bad, and even the ugly. We rode the bus together every morning to school and helped each other finish getting ready. We always babysat together. She taught me how to talk to boys and I taught her to part her hair on the side.(who knew that center part would come back in style ;) We wrote notes to each other everyday and would have weekly challenges. Some including who could smile the longest while walking down the hall. Or who could hug the most boys in one hall break. One things for sure Ash taught me how laugh and ALWAYS have a good time. Life could never be taken too seriously with her. We were there for each other in those crucial teenage years when friends are most important. Our testimonies grew together and they have gotten us where we are today. No matter how many months or years pass we always start right back where we left off. Being apart of your special day was a blessing Ash. You and Chase are two of the happiest, most loving people I have ever met. Thank you for your example. I couldn't be more proud to be your friend. I love you Becky!!

Mr. and Mrs. Richards

August 11, 2011

The Carroll Family! 

The entire cake fell over but Ash never stopped smiling! 

Love you Ash! xoxo