New Years PSA

Hey Everyone! Just sending out a New Years PSA vlog featuring...My Mom.

Happy 2011!

Love,

Sean

A Thought From Manhattan

Yesterday my Dad and I drove into New York City to do baptisms at the Manhattan Temple.  Actually, I drove in, and the traffic was so bad that what is normally a 1 hour drive, took 3 hours.  My Dad drove back, and it took 4 hours to get home.  So...It's an experience.

Anyway, I was sitting with my Dad and some other friends from my home ward, and the Temple President walked in.  First, I thought it was a respectable gesture of him to take the time out of his busy schedule and service to speak with a small group of us at the baptismal font.  Second, what he said was extremely profound.  He started off asking us how we felt at the temple.  The answers, "Calm," "Peaceful," and "Happy" came up.  He then asked us how we felt when we were locked out of something like a house or car.  The answers, "Scared" and "Anxious" were given.  He likened this feeling to the feelings how how those on the other side of the veil must feel.  They have been locked out of the truth for so long, and it is because of our service through the Lord that we are able to give them the keys.  This really touched me, and made my experience so much more important and meaningful.

Even though the journey was long (snow, traffic), the prize was well worth it.

Love,
Sean

Christmas With Sean

Last Christmas I gave you my heart...This Christmas I got socks. (Actually, I got socks last Christmas, too.)

Here are some fun pictures celebrating Christmas 2010 with my family.  The real present was just to be home with my family.

Oh, and this morning I woke up to 24 inches of snow on the ground.  Joy.  Clearly, I wear my expressions on my sleeve.  Don't let the smiling picture fool you...It was forced.  At least my sister was happy about the snow.

How was your Christmas?  I hope it was Merry!

Love,
Sean

2010 In Review

Here is a quick look at my 2010.

January:

-Started off the year with new hair (or lack thereof)...Buzzed.

-Enjoyed watching movies and meeting celebrities at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

February:

-Snowboarding and BYU Basketball.

March:

-Cross country skiing.

-Spring Break with my Mom in Boise, Idaho.

April:

-GRADUATION!

May:

-Cancun trip with the family.

June:

-Hitting up the shore in Jersey and New York with friends.

-Turing 22.

-Justin Bieber concert.

July:

-Lady Gaga concert.

-Trip to Upstate New York for the Palmyra Pageant.

-Camping with the family.

-Trips to NYC.

-Yankees game with Dad.

-Playing with friends.

August:

-Enjoying Jersey.

-Idaho State Fair.

September:

-Getting used to working the new school year!  I LOVE my job!

October:

-Impromptu trip back to Jersey.  My Dad is now Bishop.

 -Trip to California (Los Angeles, Newport/Laguna Beach) to see my best friend Kate get married.  (And I got to see my picture in the Los Angeles Temple Visitor's Center.)

-Halloween festivities with friends.

November:

-I got a new car.  2010 Mazda 3.

-My cousin Lauren's mission call opening.  Spanish speaking Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

-Thanksgiving in Blackfoot, Idaho.

December:

-Lights at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah with friends.

-David Archuleta Christmas Concert with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

-Christmas at home in Jersey.

 ...And there is my 2010.  It's been a great year, but I'm looking forward to making 2011 even better!

Love,

Sean