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Monday, August 2, 2010

Favorite Quote of the Week!!

"I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. the decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.


 

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living and dwarfed goals.


 

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotion, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.


 

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.


 

I won't give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me… my banner will be clear!"


 

Dr.Robert Morehead

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Sunsets!! <3
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Monday, May 31, 2010

My parents and I woke up at the Crack of dawn and went and took some pictures with the sunrise :)  this one is my favorite !! its my parents kissing :)

Pictures that I have always wanted!!

There is this place that I ALWAYS pass when driving to town in Hawaii! Its this building that in supposed to be haunted :) I have always wanted to take pictures by it but never had the opportunity. My parents are here with me in hawaii and I am LOVING it! As we drove by I said quietly I have always wanted to take pictures there.... My mom ( the incredible thoughtful mother that she is ) said, " Devin turn around"! we immediately went to this place and took a few fun pictures! Here is one of my favorites :)

Friday, May 21, 2010

The Amazing Mandie Rudd


This is my dear Friend Mandie Rudd. If you have not been blessed by her presence I hope that you get that chance. Mandie is one of the most amazing girls that I know. She is SUCH an incredible example to everyone around her. She knows EXACTLY what to say to put a smile on your face :) She is THE BEST listener EVER! She will sit there patiently listening to what ever story I have to tell her even if I have previously told here the story a million times :) I have really enjoyed getting to know Mandie throughout these 6 blessed months here in Laie Hawaii. I knew we were meant to be friends right off the bat! Mandie and I just Clicked ( Two peas in a pod) I guess you could say :) The first day that we met she hopped in a Van that I was in, we were both going to a surprize party for our friend. She introduced herself and right away I knew that we would be friends! We gravitated towards eachother like Magnents! The first day that we hung out someone asked if we were sisters and it went on from there having many instances . ha Mandie and I went to food fest last week and we were asked SEVEN times if we were sisters or twins. ha one guy didnt believe and made us show him or I.D Cards :) I am really going to miss this girl. She has been such a influence for the good. Mandie is Patient, kind, caring, considerate and SO much more! She truly cares about everyone that she comes in contact with and always wants to know their stories. She always listens to what people have to say and wants to know more about them. She has been a tremendous part of my life and I know always will be. Mandie Rudd I love you and am going to miss you! Thank you for everything that you have done for me! Youre amazing! Love your soul sister ~ Kaitlin 

Monday, May 17, 2010

Scripture reading at the temple :)



Sundays are my favorite day of the week! I love going to church and feeling the spirit that is present there. Today we had a wonderful lesson on good affective scripture study! We learned ways to relate to the scriptures and apply them into our daily lives. It was a great lesson and I learned a lot. After church I decided that I needed to go to the temple and read my scriptures. What a better place than the temple. There are no distractions such as electronics, other people…etc. All there was was the beautiful temple, my scriptures and my journal. It was such an amazing experience to sit there and feel of god's love that he had for me. I read in the book of Mormon first nephi chapter 10. It really is amazing how much you can learn from the scriptures if you have the right spirit and set of mind. I am so thankful that I have them in my life. They are an amazing tool and can unlock the power of heaven. A quotes that I absolutely loved from the lesson was this," I sometimes think that one of the best kept secrets of the kingdom is that the scriptures open the door to the receipt of revelation" McConkie." I love the scriptures and all that we can learn from them! I am so blessed! I love this church!

Monday, May 10, 2010

ULTIMATE!!!



Today was Ultimate Frisbee Day in " Fitness for Living", and me being the teachers aid of course meant that I taught the class :) ha Sister Chunn was not there in class today so I took over!! lol I ran to campus and made it there JUST in time! I then grabbed the equipment and headed to the little over to the old gym and got everything set up. As the students started piling in I took attendance. We first started with a Warm up lap! Then I did dynamic stretching with them.After that I split them up into partners and had them practice passing the Frisbee and then we made it a competition. The goal was to see who threw the Frisbee back and forth the farthest without dropping it!  After that I split them up into two groups and had one team put blue pennys on! Then let the game begin! They played Ultimate Frisbee for about a Half an hour! I just sat and watched :) I felt like a Physical Educator already! Well I would have to say that the Class was a Success! YAY for teaching!!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mothers Day!!!



Today is Mothers Day! And I wanted to let my Mother know how much I love her!! There are a NUMEROUS amount of reasons as to why I love her I am going to just list a few…. If I listed them all I would be here for days J

  1. 1.    She is patient
    2.    She is Giving
    3.    She makes sure that all my wants and needs are taken care of even before she THINKS of her own.
    4.    She will stop what she is doing just to talk on the phone with me J
    5.    She will listen to be blabber and talk for hours
    6.    She makes me feel important
    7.    She supports me in all my goals and dreams
    8.    She loves me no matter what
    9.    She helps me through times in my life
    10.                       She is a TREMENDOUS example to me
    11.                       I have never met a mom who does SO much for her children
    12.                       She made sure that she was at EVERY single Gymnastics meet, Cheer event, Dance Competition, All Piano recitals ( all seven of us play), Every light show, Every Light Fireside
    13.                       I can tell my mom ANYTHING
    14.                       She is always the first person I call if something exciting happens to me
    15.                       She does not Judge one another
    16.                       She is ALWAYS happy J
    17.                       She find the positive in life!!
    18.                       People gravitate towards her because she is so friendly
    19.                       She has more friends than anyone I know, and its because she treats everyone with respect
    20.                       She makes sure to support anyone! Even if its not her own children
    21.                        
    She has taught me love, patience, kindness, charity and so much more!
    Mom you are one AMAZING Mother! You are MORE than my best friend and I am so lucky to have been brought into this family and to have you as a mom! I love you with ALL My heart! Thank you for EVERYTHING that you have done for me in my 20 years of living! I love you <3



Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Cindo De Mayo!!

Well this is when I wish i was in Elementary School, Hitting piñatas, making crafts, eating fresh homemade Salsa!!! and Celebrating this Holiday alllllll day!! But instead I am at BYU-Hawaii ( not complaining)ha so today I think I will do the following....
1. Write a paper
2. Make an Outline
3. Research Hinduism
4. Study for a quiz
5. and Spend all my day in the library!

For all of you who are not in School and home in Az go and do something festive for me :) perhaps even go to Gecko Grill and enjoy their discount for today! Make sure to eat some green sauce for me!
love you all <3

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Live in the Present!

Sometimes people can get carried away with the wishes of tomorrow, and the Memories of the past! However we need to learn to LIVE in the present and enjoy it! I love our Beloved Prophet Thomas S. Monson! He couldn't have said it any better!

“Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Happy Birthday Daddy!



Today is my fathers 46th Birthday! I called him this morning and sand Happy Birthday in Spanish! Ha and you know what he said? " Kaitlin I have 54 years left" I said what?! Well he said. " Kaitlin I want to go out with a bang"
haha oh my dad is my favorite! I love having long talks with him about life! Here are some of the reasons why I love my Father


  1. He is kind and patient
  2. He treats each and every one of us the same he doesn't play favorites, but he makes us ALL feel like we are his favorite J
  3. He is such a hard worker
  4. He is an amazing example
  5. Teaches us life lessons
  6. He his hilarious!! I can Laugh for DAYS with him!
  7. I love it when he walks in the room and says, " Let me die with this philistines"" ha you would have to understand J he beats his chest while he does this Fyi


  8. There are SO many More but this is all I have time for.. My father is an INCREDIBLE individual and I love him soooo much!

     

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Joseph Smith & the Book of Mormon - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

I know this church and the Book of Mormon is true! There is not a doubt in my mind! I love the Book Of Mormon! This couldn't have been said any better!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Sacred Falls :)


I FINALLY got to go on this incredible Hike! Its called Sacred Falls! It is seriously the most beautiful thing ever! I went with some awesome adventurous friends in Hawaii! It was just as beautiful as I would have imagined! We got to the waterfall and it was gorgeous! I am so thankful that I was able to do this hike! One weekend down , 6 more to go! I am so excited to see what the rest of the spring term holds :)

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

My Twentieth Birthday in Hawaii!! :)

Two of my amazing family friends flew down to Oahu from Maui to spend the day with me on my Birthday! I had so much fun with Debbie and Kip! They are some of the most adventurous people that I know! We went to Kuhuku Grill ( favorite place to eat here) and then we went Paddle Surfing! Its where you stand up on a surfboard and paddle instead of surf! It was so fun and a great workout! We even raced each other ( Kip won) but we don't talk about that :) Kip was trying to "entertain" us and he kept falling in! Ha I would have to say that this was one of my best birthdays yet! They are some of the most kind, loving, giving and caring people that I know! I am so thankful I was able to spend my 20th birthday with them in Hawaii :)

Celebration with Mandie :)
My Sweet Amazing Friend Mandie made my 20th Birthday night amazing!! We went and worked out for a little over and hour, then we went back to her dorm showered and changed! Then she treated me to Subway! Delicious!! Then she suprized me and had another friend Megan come and they both treated me to smoothies at Angels Shaved Ice! I thought this was SO sweet and thoughtful but no there is more! So I have been wanting to see the movie " The Last Song" FOREVER and Mandie knew that! The other day I had asked her if she wanted to go with me and she just didnt seem interested ha and now I know why! She then said and we have another surprize :) Megan ahd Mandie treated me to a movie and my favorite Candy Skittles! These girls are so sweet and I am extremely blessed to have such AMAZING girlfriends! Thank you so much girls<3 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFScyKnRjYF8UezxI0-FoRMDKhyXSGubuID5qQnpnHEpcvGQmyIFOaAdKa1Mkv8TMIzg5rEMwmeP-P8U089g3vs1-nCSHYjk0FvCdujhZMxgI7v8Rm_WcDSnAltzuWFnU-2tvOcZ9vTSg/s1600/2010-04-22+20th+Birthday+Pics+4-21-10.jpg">
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IM 20 YEARS OLD!!

Welp its Official! I am now the big 20!! 2 Decades! I cant believe it! This birthday definitely snuck up on me. Usually I am always counting down the days, but with school , finals and being away from home it came way too quick! Its my first birthday away from home, but what a better place to spend it than Hawaii in PARADISE!! I cant wait to see how the day pans out! I am so blessed to have such caring family and friends! I love you all <3

My 20th Birthday in HAWAII!!



 
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Waikiki Adventures! These are some of my Waikiki Adventures! This break was the best Vacation ever!!! I was able to do so much with such amazing girls! They are all so nice, selfless, sweet and caring girls! I loved this vacation so much! These are only a few of the pictures that we took... trust me :) ha more to come!

My amazing roomate!


This is my incredible roomate Olivia Evans! If you don't know her, well ... you're missing out on a good time, and I strongly suggest you get to know her and you do it quick! She is an amazing individual and a crack up! Never have I laughed so hard in my life! Its always a great time with her! I am so blessed to have had these 3 and a half months with her. It is something that I will always remember. Hawaii would not have been the same with out her. I loved staying up late with Olivia having deep talks about life, or just making the craziest music videos! This girl is one of my best friends and like I said before I thank my heavenly father every night for being able to spend this time with her. She is now back in AZ the Valley of the sun! I hope that she knows how much I truly miss her! It was one of the hardest things for me to say goodbye to her. But thank goodness I will get to see her in June and be reunited once again! love you livs!

I am turning 20.... not sure how I feel about that :P

I cant believe it! I am really turning 20! Where on earth did all the time go?! Seriously it feels like it was yesterday that my best friend Lindsay and I were having sleepovers after gymnastics and learning how to use a razor for the first time! Ha I am so thankful for the time I have been given. This life is seriously amazing! I love it so much! I have to say for being alive for 20 years I have surely been able to accomplish a lot! Graduate High School, Go to College, BYU-H ( this has seriously been a dream come true) I remember when I thought of 20 year olds I always thought that I had a gazillion years until I reached that age... it surely snuck up on me quick! You know... they always ask you when its your birthday " Do you feel older?" well its not quite my birthday yet but I have to say I already feel older. I am so thankful for another year of living! I cant wait to see what this year of being 20 has in store for me. I have had 19 INCREDIBLE years so far 2 decades baby!


Hawaii 2010

I am really bad at this whole blogging thing... haha but here is an updated picture! This is on Hukilau Beach! I was able to watch the sun rise which was beautiful! My major here is Exercise and Sports Science which I absolutely LOVE! I pretty much get to work out all the time for my classes! I love it here in Hawaii! It has seriously been the biggest, most incredible, decision in my life! I have made so many life long friends here. The people here are amazing and so kind, selfless and giving. I have learned so much about myself living out here. I love my family with all my heart! This gospel means everything and more to me. Aloha Hawaii <3

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Timothy :)


I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know Timothy Zemp! He is an incredible individual. Tim and I have been trying to go on a date since January! ha something always seemed to get in the way. School, studies, One time another date (ha) so anyways we FINALLY got to go on a date on March 13th,2010! It was one amazing date if you ask me! I was going to the school to practice the organ because Stake Conference was the next day and I was playing the Organ! So after long searching for an organ or a piano I was then walking back to my house and on the way I happened to bump into Tim. He asked me what I was doing right then and I replied nothing! He then asked," Do you want to go to angels?" (that is an AMAZING shaved ice place here) excited I quickly replied Yes! We then went back to his dorm to get his wallet and then we were on our way! Never have I had a first date go so well! We talked the entire night! Never was it awkward ( as you know some first dates can be) ha after Angels we went to the point and talked. Then of course knowing my luck....and Hawaii's Bipolar weather it decided to POUR on us! ha not just rain but pour!!! ha so we decided to have a little fun and dance in the rain! One of my personal favorites :) Then we went to the only hang out here in Laie, the good old foodland! ha we walked around looking at funny asian groceries and so forth! Then we ended up at a bus stop by the beach! We sat and talked for 2 hours! It felt so normal and we were able to talk about everything! I would say this was a very successful date! I loved every minute of it! I am excited to get to know Tim better, he really is an incredible guy!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Living in Hawaii!!


Life in Hawaii!
I am loving every single moment being here in Laie Hawaii! It almost seems like a dream! I am so thankful that I have this wonderful opportunity that is definitely once in a lifetime! I have learned so much about myself and others. I have learned so much about other cultures and I love them all. I know that there is a reason why I am out here in Hawaii. I have met some incredible people and I know that I will be friends with them for a lifetime! There is something different about being hawaii, the people, the atmostphere and just the Aloha spirit in General. I am truly blessed to be having this incredible experience and I thank my savior every night for blessing me to be here! Aloha Hawaii :)

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

"Dream Big"

My name is Kaitlin Elise Gray and I am 19 years old. I am currently attending Brigham Young University! Attending this University is seriously a DREAM come true! I absolutely love BYU and the church school systems... but never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would end up here! I am Majoring in Exercise and sports science. I am originally from Gilbert Arizona, I attended for 3 semesters and two summer terms at Chandler Gilbert where I had a full ride scholarship. I love life and everything that comes with it! I love making new friends and setting goals! My application is in right now for Dental Hygiene at three schools back home. I am loving the adventure here at BYU-H and cant wait to see what other new adventures the year 2010 brings!