CONGRATS AMANDA!

Last Friday and Saturday was Amanda's last debate tourny for the year, the Bronco Classic held at Blackfoot High School. As a nouvice freshman, she and her partner, Devin have worked very hard and on Saturday they were awarded a trophy for making semi-finals. There were 360 students who participated in the tournament and there were 16 high schools. Not bad for her first year participating in Debate! We are so proud of you, Amanda! Way to go!

Amanda's New Pet Snake, BIFF

Can I say holy snake! Those who know me very well understand how big a phobia of snakes I have. Amanda has always wanted a snake and for the longest time I wouldn't allow it, but last week something changed.... yes, we have a pet snake at our house! Call me crazy, finally Amanda got her wish. She and her friend ordered their corn snakes from a company in Texas. As long as BIFF stays in her cage or is held I am doing fine with the idea, but I am not sure how I will be when the snake reaches 4 feet long. Wow! What have I gotten myself into?

A Wonderful Experience!

On Sunday, February 10, 2008 my 3 daughters and I were able to attend the broadcast of the Rexburg Temple Dedication that was held at our stake center. The experience was wonderful! We attended the 4th session with President Russell M. Nelson presiding. Truthfully, I was a bit saddened that President Monson was not the one conducting, but too, I understand.) As I sat through this dedication, I contemplated how much this means for the Saints in Eastern Idaho. The spirit testified the truthfulness of the gospel to me! I am very grateful for these moments! Tears came to my eyes as we sung "The Spirit Of God Like A Fire Is Burning." I also thought of the great promise we have to be an eternal family. What a blessing! This experience will be one that I will always cherish and especially because I was able to attend with my 3 beautiful daughters.

Thomas S. Monson named 16th President of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

My heart is full today! With the recent passing of our beloved Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley, I have been contemplating on the great things that I have learned from this dear man. My testimony is strengthened knowing that the church in constant and sure. President Monson is such a loving man! He loves the youth! I love the parables that he teaches. I know that President Monson, President Eyring, and President Uchtdorf have been called of God the Eternal Father. May we have the faith to move forward and stand strong in living the gospel.

CONGRATULATIONS, PAT!

Pat, you are amazing! Not an easy feat being a wife, a mom of 3 kids, fulfilling callings in your ward, and going to school full-time. You have inspired me to push myself even when it is hard! What an amazing transformation that has taken place in the course of these past 4 years. You are a changed women! You know that you can do anything! There were many times that you wanted to give up and throw the towel in, but you kept trudging along, one day at a time, until you accomplished your goal, a Bachelors Degree in Special Education! Congratulations on a job well done! I am so very proud of you, Pat!

I was able to attend Utah State University's Commencement in December to see my dear friend receive her diploma. What a wonderful experience it was to share this day with her!

Utah Friends-I love you!!!

August 2007 I had the opportunity to go to Cache Valley where we lived for 13 years to visit with some of my dearest friends. We totally had a blast! We laughed until we cried! It was amazing! We spent the evening at Sheila's parents cabin. The recap of this evening:

1) the mouse! I can still hear the screams as Kris hunts around the cabin to find that mouse. (never did find it). Who was standing on the couches?

2) While stopped at a stop light, Sheila, the boogie man, jumped out of Brooke's van, ran to my van and pounded on the window screaming! This scared the holy crap out of Pat and Kami! Kami was nearly on my lap and ya should have seen the faces of both of them. They thought they had been attacked! I couldn't stop laughing! I almost ran a red light because tears were streaming down my face and I couldn't see! (My write up doesn't do the moment justice!!!)

Times like these are therapy! FRIENDS ARE THE BEST THERAPY! You are all so incredible! Thank you so much for being the sisters that I never had! We have so much fun! I only wish that we could see each other more often. I MISS YOU! I LOVE YOU!!

Shellie would have been with us but she just had surgery. We missed you!

Yellowstone Summer 2007

Bri and Kate

I love these pictures! We had a very enjoyable trip to Yellowstone with My Aunt Lureeta and Uncle Dave & My Mom and Dad. We spent a long day driving and site seeing. It was so much fun! MEMORIES! MEMORIES and MORE Memories! These time spent are priceless!

TREJO COUSINS-SUMMER 2007

How blessed we are to have the opportunity to make memories and strengthen our relationships with those we love. Look what you started Janey and Larry! Isn't it amazing to see our family grow! This photo will soon be out of date again, with another little boy joining the family. Missing: Megan & Marissa

It isn't the material things we have in life, but the relationships we have that are the most important!

A PROPHETS PRAYER

The Story Behind The Song [January 2008]

Commissioned by the Stake President of the Roswell Georgia Stake, Ashley happily accepted an assignment to put to music the words offered by the Prophet President Gordon B. Hinckley in a special prayer to the youth on November 12, 2000. The song was to be performed for the youth at an upcoming Youth Conference. Two weeks later, Ashley performed the song, entitled "A Prophet's Prayer," on Sunday, January 20, 2008 for the Georgia, Roswell Stake Youth Conference. The song was so well received, Ashley was asked by the Stake Presidency if she would consider making a recording of it. The following Saturday, January 26, 2008 Ashley and her producer Kregg Barentine recorded the song in Mesa, Arizona.

Sadly, President Gordon B. Hinckley passed away the following evening on Sunday, January 27, 2008. To Ashley the timing felt more than coincidental. Ashley offers this song as a memorial to President Hinckley with her sincere hope that this song may bring comfort and reassurance of the deep and abiding love our dear prophet has not only for the youth of the church, but for us all.

Download "A Prophets Prayer" at www.ashleyharris.com

"A PROPHET'S PRAYER"

O God, our Eternal Father, as Thy servant I bow before Thee in prayer in behalf of these young people scattered over the earth who are gathered tonight in assemblies everywhere. Please smile with favor upon them. Please listen to them as they lift their voices in prayer unto Thee. Please lead them gently by the hand in the direction they should follow.

Please help them to walk in paths of truth and righteousness and keep them from the evils of the world. Bless them that they shall be happy at times and serious at times, that they may enjoy life and drink of its fulness. Bless them that they may walk acceptably before Thee as Thy cherished sons and daughters. Each is Thy child with the capacity to do great and noble things. Keep them on the high road that leads to acheivement. Save them from the mistakes that could destroy them. If they have erred, forgive their trespasses and lead them back to ways of peace and progress. For these blessings I humbly pray with gratitude for them and invoke Thy blessings upon them with love and affection, in the name of Him who carries the burdens of our sins, even the Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

President Gordon B. Hinckley, 12 November 2000