100 Things I am Thankful For

Happy November!!!

1. Dallin... duh!
2. My amazing mother
3. My best friend and sister, melanie
4. My funny dad
5. My brave brother
6. My awesome in-laws
7. my nieces and nephews
8. Grandma Bowlling
9. Grandpa Bowling
10. Sara Evans
11. Cami Kehl
12. Andrea
13. Maddy
14. Tami Hales
15. My amazing job, I love that I am able to say that!
16. food
17. My awesome 2 bedroom apartment
18. good friends
19. My Canon
20. UVU, Go Wolverines!
21. Modern Medicine
22. health
23. pretty things
14. the mountains
15. snow
16. Netflix :)
17. my car
18. public transportation
19. all my shoes
20. CAKE
21. education
22. USA
23. pretty jewelry
24. my ward
25. the relief society
26. happy people
27. DoTerra
28. my iphone
29. music!!
30. Dallin's talents, guitar specifically
31. nail polish
32. humor
33. amy pohler
34. liz lemon
35. tina fey
36. Kanye West (for giving me someone to laugh at)
37. Celebrity mean tweets hahahaha
38. Lorde- shes amazing
39. yoga
40. running
41. Indian food!!! specifically the star of India
42. Dave's kitchen in Salt Lake
43. Skiing
44. Snowboarding
45. Nature
46. hiking
47. MY PUPPIES!!
48. For people who push me to be better
49. books
50. blogs
51. pretty rugs
52. feminine hygiene products (gross, i know! but i am so thankful for them)
53. zupas
54. boots
55. hoodies
56. jelly beans
57. the voice
58. bubble wrap
59. holidays
60. Hawaii
61. the beach
62. disneyland
63. disneyworld
64. red velvet anything
65. young womens program
66. coke
67. cookies
68. coats
69. scarves
70. my bed
71. fall
72. winter
73. summer
74. Weber State
75. Dishwasher
76. vacuum
77. pinterest
78. social media
79. general conference
80. sara barellies (so talented and funny)
81. libraries
82. missionaries
83. veterans
84. flat iron
85. just shaved legs
86. lotion
87. rocky mountain chocolate factory
88. the ability to reproduce.. i guess
89. cafe rio tostada wednesdays
90. antique/thrift shops
91. water
92. heating
92. air conditioning
93. mashed potatoes (guess I really am an Idaho girl)
94. my 5th grade teacher Mrs. Cooper
95. my laptop
96. traveling
97. pretty pictures
98. laguna beach :)
99. movies
100. My wonderful wonderful life!




Hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving!

Now its time for Christmas :) Click on the link below to see my cute nieces and nephew as dancing elves!

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My Top Ladies

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, with all the events and promotions going on this month about women and breast cancer it got me thinking about the women in my life who I have looked up to, who have helped shape me and who love me. I put together my top list of women who I adore and wanted to thank for their special role in my growth while here on Earth.

 My Number One:

 My Hot Mama, of course! In Relief Society this past Sunday the teacher asked us to think about a woman who has influenced us in our lives. I thought of my sweet mom! The more I began to think about her the more emotional I became. I don't know ANYONE in my life who has sacrificed more for her family. Sometimes when I can't sleep at night my mind often finds itself thinking about this. My mom, for much of my life, has been the breadwinner for our family. She works full-time and has never slacked as a mother. She was able to rise to the occasion. She never missed a soccer game, a performance, or a time to embarrass me (not her fault, I was just embarrassed that all my guy friends thought she was super hot, I have learned to embrace it since then) Not too long after my Dad's nearly fatal car accident my parents had to put their dream home on the market. I can still remember our last night in the house where I grew up, we sat on the floor for our last family prayer in the living room. My mom prayed that each of us could remember that its not the house that makes a home, its the people in it. I think she knew this is exactly what her children needed to hear; we were all super bitter about the move. I have so much love for this woman!!! Thank you mom, for all you do!!! Thank you for your tremendous sacrifice, endurance and love. You make me cool.




Numbero 2:

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I absolutely love my Grandma Phyllis. Ever since I can remember I have had a special bond with my Grandma. I often tell people that her and my Grandpa are the most Christ like people I know. Something my Grandma has always instilled in me is to be myself. She has always embraced my weirdness, I don't know anyone who can get me to be more myself then her. I often find myself craving her hugs when I haven't seen her in a long time. I am so blessed to have the special bond and relationship that I have with her. Thank you Grandma for always listening to my crazy rants and for laughing, even when I am not funny. Thank you for being my favorite shopping partner and thank you for teaching me, through example, how to treat others with the kindness and respect that Christ would. Love you to the moon and back forever

My girl number 3:

Miss Melzers. Melanie is the best sister in the whole world. Whenever I  hear stories about sisters not getting along or fighting all through adolescence it makes me so sad. Mel and I have always gotten along and had so much fun together. There was a very brief moment in my teens where I was embarrassed to be seen with her and I still feel terrible about it, because she is way cooler than me. Melanie is the funniest person I know! (dont tell Dallin) No one can make me laugh harder than she can, when I say that I think it really surprises people. Melanie tends to be super shy and nervous around other people but when she is with me, she "let's her freak fly!" Mel also has the most tender and sweet heart, I have woken up to so many little notes from her telling me how much she loves me. I had a friend in high school pass away suddenly and when this happened Mel slept with me every night as I cried myself to sleep, she even cried too. Melanie is my greatest friend, sister, partner in crime, and hero. Love you Mel. Keep making me look bad, I secretly enjoy it ;)

Number 4:

Ashley Tappana! My most favorite young womens leader ever, is what most people know her as. I cant think of anyone who has had more influence over my testimony than her. I would look forward to when it was her turn to teach lessons in young womens.  I can remember one night after an activity my mom, who was the young womens president at the time, and I were driving Ashley home. When we dropped her off her husband Tim was outside for some reason and as soon as he saw her he dropped what he was doing and embraced her... and then they made out for a little bit. I can remember thinking I want love like their love. Ashley was in the sealing room when Dallin and I were sealed together for time and all eternity. I could see her out of the corner of my eye and I knew if I made eye contact with her I would just loose it. At that moment I realized that I had found it, the love like Ashley and Tim's love. Thanks for being my most favorite young womens leader ever. Love you forever!

Number 5

Miss Aubree Bushman. One of my biggest fears when I got engaged was "The In-Laws!" Aubree helped to push this fear out of my mind completely (I knew she'd always have my back ha). Aubree is Dallin's sister but claims that she actually raised him, and for that I owe her a whole lot. During mine and Dallins engagement we spent a lot of time in the Bushman household, which I loved. Sometimes I wished I could sit and take notes on how Aubree interacts with her children. She is a Pro-Mother!This is probably why I love her kids so much, I have never felt a bond with kids like I do with Cooper and Dezzie. They are the funniest, sweetest and smartest kids ever. Thanks Aubs for always being so welcoming to me! I am so grateful for all you do for Dallin and I. Thank you for all the left overs, for all the Sunday dinners, for all the breakfasts, and for all the memories! Love you!

Year One

Oh my goodness!! I can't believe that we have been married for a year. We have been so blessed to be able to do some seriously fun things during our first year of marriage. I am so grateful for Dallin and for everything he does for us and our future family.



 Here are some pictures from our first year of marriage! Enjoy.

We got to visit with my grandparents for Thanksgiving in Arizona

We had the opportunity to go to Havasupai for spring break, we had such a blast

We took a vacation to sunny Cali in May and I got to show Dallin my favorite place on Earth

In August Rawl and Syd got married

Rawl and Syd's sealing was my first sealing I have been able to attend since our wedding. It was amazing!

Happy Anniversary Dallin! Love you xoxo

All in the Family

This past month my grandparents were in town for a wedding. I love when they come to visit!!  while they were here we took some super cute pics I'd thought I would share! Love you Gma and Gpa!!!

ladies and gents: this is a rare, a picture with James! YAY!!

Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk

The saying "don't cry over spilled milk" never meant anything to me... until now.

Last week as I was unloading our groceries and I was trying to be so pro and bring it all in in one trip, boy, that was a mistake!

I dropped all the bags on the table and turned to open the fridge, then I heard a big thud! I turned to see the gallon of milk I had just bought on the floor leaking all over!! bahhh!!

This was just icing on the cake for the bad day I had been having.. I just just emptied my bank account buying books for Dallin and I, causing some major money stress (the worst kind of stress), I had been throwing up the night before (food poisoning, IM NOT PREGGERS) so there was a lack of sleep, and I was upset over a stupid work thing.

So when that milk dropped to the floor, exploding, I almost burst into tears!! Then I thought of the saying "don't cry over spilled milk" and started to laugh.

At this point there was no saving the milk and I just needed to accept the fact that I am not pro and I probably should have taken two trips. We all have bad days, but in the grand scheme of things our day to day trails are just little hiccups that are livable and not worth the tears.

I am so grateful for my temporary home and for the fact that it's temporary.

So next time you are having a bad day just imagine the hilarious image of me almost bursting into tears because of an exploded gallon of milk in my kitchen.

and remember... Don't cry over spilled milk!

School Year Resolutions

As summer is coming to and end and with school just around the corner I have been on a reading rampage. I know as soon as school starts I won't have time to read any books I actually want to read!

I have been reading Whom the Lord Loveth by Neal A. Maxwell this week. I have learned a lot of things but one thing that has really stuck out to me is a chapter titled; Having character and being a character. 

Having character and being a character are two different things I have come to know. Neal A. Maxwell discusses that some people crave attention to establish their worth, or put others down to build themselves up. I have always thought I had pretty good character and I have never thought of myself as being a character, but the more I got to thinking about character I realized I'm not as kind as I should be. I needed this reminder.

Something I have always struggled with is gossip! I try not to participate in rumors but for some creepy reason, I like to know the dirty details of strangers lives.. hence why I really enjoy watching reality television (my guilty pleasure) 

As this school year begins I want to make some school year resolutions and at the top of that list is not to gossip!

School Years Resolutions

1. No more gossip!!!

2. No procrastinating

3. Attend class ALWAYS

4. Wake up on time and prepared

5. Less complaining about how much books are, less complaining in general

6. Ask lots of questions

7. Be friendly

8. Don't control group projects, put faith in others

9. Always make time for date nights

10. Always make time for the temple

p.s. Happy wedding Rawl and Syd!!! We love you guys

Mawwiage, Mawwiage is what bwings us togever today

I have contemplated this blog post for a long while, I feel like I have so much to say but when I sit down to write about it my mind goes blank. If this post starts to get a little jumbled and confusing I won't blame you if you move on with life and give up because this post is mostly for me.

When Dallin and I first got engaged we were so excited! I was so excited that I was lucky enough to have found my eternal companion so early in life. However, I was really scared to talk to my friends and family, I was mostly scared for all the marital advice they would try to give me. In this day and age where the word marriage has such a negative connotation I was worried that everything anyone would say to me would be negative. I didn't want that! I wanted people to be hopeful for us and I wanted everyone to accept that yes, I am 20 and no, we aren't done with school and yes, we are still going through with it.

To my surprise most of my friends and family were hopeful and accepting. There were a few stragglers who told me, "you're too young, too poor, too inexperienced,"  and "it's not to late to back out!"  Eventually they came around and are hopeful that Dallin and I will remain as strong and as in love as we were the day we were married. 

For my bachelorette party we had an amazing night out in the city! I had so much fun, my friends made me wear a crown and sash so people would know we were out to party haha. People approached me and congratulated me, however I had several strangers come up to me and ask why? why are you getting married? I am sorry that you need a piece of paper to show that you are committed to someone! or are you just so insecure that your fiance will cheat on you that you need that reassurance on the piece of paper? 

AHHHH!!!! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor when these comments were said! My heart ached for those people who asked me these questions and said these things to me. What had happened to them to make them lose their faith in such an age old ritual of marriage? Then as I pondered this question more I realized I knew the answer... SATAN! He knows just how to get us! He tears apart families with selfishness, cheating, lying, and other deceitful actions. I feel so lucky that I have the antidote! I have the vaccine! I have the cure! I have the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Not only do I have it, I live it.

We as Latter Day Saints have the the responsibility to help lift each other up (when i say each other I mean everyone not just other members). When Dallin and I were engaged I was hoping to hear more people tell me how much fun married life is, how much they love it and tell me how much I am going to love it. I wish that more people would have said these things and that people wouldn't have been so negative.

If you have made it this far in the post I am so proud and surprised :) My challenge to everyone in the club or about to join the club is to only help the cause for marriage. I realize I don't have much experience in the subject, we have only been married for nine months, but when we complain about our marriage we are only helping Satan tear apart more families.

Dear Everyone,

I LOVE BEING MARRIED!!

Love,
     Mrs. Greenhalgh