My Interpretation

...of emoticons!!!

This is what I see when I use the following emoticons.  

:D

:(

:P

:) of course

:'( ugly crying

:O

This one was a little bit harder.  :s  I think it shows a bit of nervousness of sorts.

For :/    

This,

This,

or this.
All say very different things in my book.
Depends on the context.  

You're welcome. 

Thoughts For Today

I Choose Christ

For the first time in my life I don't feel like a little girl in the gospel anymore. 

 No more sitting. 

I have finally joined the ranks with my family and ancestors gone before.

I have chosen a side,

 and the retaliation of the enemy lashes out

 and the blows are magnified.

The significance of my choice becomes more evident and clear,

 as I see those who were once my comrades hesitate and draw back in fear.

But I, I have assignments to accomplish and roles to fulfil.

The Lord is my strength. 

 I give my life to His will.

See, it's in the small moments of weakness that I must look forward with fiercness in my eyes,

 and yeild to my commander. 

 For I HAVE CHOSEN CHRIST.

He has given me opportunities of training, and opportunities for my testimony to grow,

and though they have been hard, I am now prepared for battle bruises.

Healing is in the truth that I know.

So join us, I beg you - not because our side is weak and needs to recruit new men -

 but because it will be better for YOU. 

On this side, you have true friends.

I know this is the winning side, the one with victory in clear sight.

This is a war you know, but I'll have no doubt nor fear,

for I HAVE CHOSEN CHRIST. 



Random Funsies

Partyin'

Nannyin'
('scuuuuuse the lack of make up)

Nannyin'

Nannyin'

Cruisin'

laxin'

Whaaaa???

drawin'

up lookin'
("It's better to look up" I dunno who did this painting, but I love it)

eatin'
(yes that is real.  Not a real baby.  But a real full tummy.   As I always say, Russons have big bellies.  ;) Judge as you will)

Happy Birthday to ME!

So I know it's a little late, but I just barely realized that I never posted about my awesome birthday.  I remember thinking about it, but I just never did it.  I know.  Astounding, seeing as how much I looooove my birthday!  Anyway, my parents, Matt and Stacy, and Adam and me went to California/Disneyland in February and that was kind of a joint celebration for Adam and me, then my mom and I went to St. George for my spring break.  I love that spring break usually falls right on my birthday.  So convenient.  Anyway, when I got back from vacationing, there was still more celebrating to do!  I am so lucky. :) 

Traditional pic with the birthday bear.  Poor little guy - when you push his tummy, the little birthday tune he sings is quite out of key and quite un'BEAR'able {haha} to listen to these days.  Maybe it's time for a new bear. 

One of the most beautiful sights to see.  The whole fam-dam-ily!  (Except the Troy Russons who are always greatly missed).

Little girls helping me unwrap presents.

I got some super fun clothes!

What is iiiiit?????

A new swimming suit!!  One-piecers comin' back, baby!

We partiers at our hiz-ouse!!

Pretty curls, Lyndee!  She likes to go up to people and say, "look at my hair!  My mom did it!"  And then she just stares at you waiting for a compliment or 8.  Haha cracks me up. 

That's not all!  My more than generous friends threw me THEEEE coolest, real-life American girl tea party.   China set and tea from Paris!  Whoa!  It was such a fun way to celebrate.

OOooooo...Aaaahhhhh....say it with me now....Ooooo...Aaaaahhhh

Vintage attire and red lipstick required. 

I'm not braggin' or nothin,' but let's talk about this cool picture which I took...It's cool.  Okay we can be done talking about it now.

That's not all!  I got a way sweet birthday letter from this guy...

and a rockin' birthday package....

...with lots of Icelandic goodies....

...from this guy!  Who else would I get Icelandic goodies from?  Come on.

Well,  as you can see, this year proved to be a great one to turn 20 in!!  I am so blessed with amazing friends and family who so willingly share their love with me.  This year will be a great one, I know it!!

Oh.  And just because I like this picture...

Sending off 'Tangled' lanterns at the Wilk.
 If the lantern didn't go very far before the flame blew out the whole thing pummeled to the ground, does that mean that the wish I made whilst sending it up is not going to come true?  Umm please bless that's not the case....

Have a good day!

Grrr...

I don't like the new blogger layout.
Also, it wont let me change the names of the blogs in my blog list.  Very frustrating.  I like to see actual names cuz I know those better than titles of blogs. Help?
Can teachers please give me feedback about previous tests so that I can better study for upcoming tests liiiiike....oh I don't know...FINALS?
Breaking out in zits and pimples at the most inconvenient times takes a major hit on my self esteem.  Can I get an AMEN?
You think that there would be plenty of hot water for an apartment of 6 girls whose schedules and shower times are all very different.  Wrong.  Let me emphasize the APARTMENT OF 6 GIRLS part.

Oh. Sorry.  IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!  Smile cuz of that - and all of the other really awesome things about life for that matter.
Lots of love! :D

Lately...

Going to a ward social.  Have I ever mentioned how much I love my roommies?

Dan was sad cuz it was a wee bit chilly and the smoke was blowing right on her!

Roastin' me some mallow.

Good wardies goin' on 2 years!

Happy Easter! 

Look at that Beauty.  Showin' off her new Easter dress.

Roommate Breezy came too!