Apple Festival

Who doesn't like an apple festival? Date Creek Ranch has beautiful apple trees! I enjoyed getting a great amount  this past weekend and also picked up some apple butter, and honey at the farm. Fresh from the tree is always best.…

Meet Merrill and Justin Osmond

What a sweet night. It was an honor to sing for Merrill Osmond and Justin Osmond's fireside, "Gospel in Action". Their words were very uplifting and inspiring. It was  touching to learn about what they do. I cried almost all night. We even…

Recording Studio

I got to sing in the studio this week! I love recording music. My giddy face in the picture says it all. I enjoy being able to keep something forever, there is something really magical about it. I remember the first time I was ever in a studio.…

Singing this Sunday in Gilbert, AZ

Please come see me sing! At "The Gospel in Action" Fireside with Merrill Osmond at 7:00 p.m. September 16, 2012 at the Val Vista Lakes Stake Center 1005 S Voyager Dr, Gilbert, Arizona 85234   Merrills…

Meet Dana Harper

This weekend I met with movie star Dana Harper. He's a cool guy! He lives in Mesa, Arizona. He was in the movie "The R.M." and has a long history in the entertainment field. He hosted his own cable TV show! This guy has done it all!  He…

Phoenix Channel 3 - A to Z fashion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsTMw2hc6-A Here is a modeling clip of me in Phoenix, AZ chanel 3 on Your Life A to Z.

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Performance in the clouds

I got to perform on a ship in a room called The Cloud. It was so fun singing while viewing the sunset and overlooking the ocean. So Beautiful.

CD Signing Amahila's Visit

Its always so much fun when a new product comes out. It is a huge accomplishment. So much goes into a project. So much work, time and effort. Sometimes it takes months, even up to a year or more to complete an album. There are so many steps…

Soundtrack

I can't stop listening to the music for "Under the Sea". I was so excited to get it in the mail. I saw the movie in the Omnimax Theater in Minnesota and I couldn't wait to get the soundtrack! It was a long wait but now it is in my car and…

Lemon Ice

Who doesn't like lemonade in the summer? It's time to cool off! Beat the summer heat with this special drink. There's not much hot weather left this season, so hurry! Drinking water really quenches my thirst, but this is a close second. My lemon…

The Universe Newspaper

The Universe World Concerts for Peace Bring People Together in an Unlikely Way By: Cara Christensen Marvin Goldstein and Vanessa Joy will teach classes at Education Week about the affects music has on peace and unity. By…

Frederick Maryland Performance

I will be performing with pianist Marvin Goldstein and Gottfried Allgaier, organist at the Catholic Cathedral in Nesselwang, Germany on Sunday August 16, 2012. I was at a dress rehearsal with him this evening and I can hardly wait for tomorrow…

Dallyn Bayles

I got to sing with Dallyn Bayles in my BYU Education week class today. What a thrill! He is so talented and so fun to work with. He will sing again with me in my Thursday class. For more information about Dallyn you can find it here. Dallyn…

Amaliah's Visit

I got to sing on this album! It was a great experience and I was honored to be invited to partisipate in such a sweet story.  I am the Character "Angel Amaliah". The music arrangements were put together by Marvin Goldstein and the words…

Why did I do this?

Oh my gosh, why did I do this? While visiting Crete, I was so curious about fish pedicures and many people have talked about it being so good for your skin. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. I thought I was doing my feet a favor but It was torcher!…

Garden of Joy

I've moved around the country a LOT! And I've tried growing several gardens in many different climates. When I was a young child in Minnesota my parents owned an extra lot of land next to our house and we grew a garden in the back yard.…

Look At What My Friend Sent Me!

So a friend of mine went to Snowflake and stayed at a darling Bed and Breakfast (very cute spot. For more info click here) that I happened to stay at a few months ago when I was performing. The couple who own the spot are very cute and each…

Lake Harriet Bandstand

I love this place. I love to go to outdoor music events during the summer every chance I get. As a child,  I grew up right on this lake and heard many concerts as I swam in the lake and many times  I could hear the music while playing…

No-bake Brownie Bites

I can eat these all day guilt free! There isn't a single ingredient in this raw brownie that is bad for me. I tested some out on my sisters and they all wanted seconds. They taste amazing and so close to the real thing too! The best part about…

KSL TV News Today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UvFHZ1W-7g I was on the KSL TV Today Show (very early in the morning) with Tonia! Click here for the video clip.

Campus Education Week BYU

I got my packet from BYU in the mail! I'm super excited to be teaching again at Campus Education Week this year August 13-17. I hope to see some/all of you there. I've met so many wonderful people and made some great friends. I am very thankful…

Watermelon Refresher

I had my first sip of Watermelon Water when I was living in San Antonio, Texas about 10 years ago. It was the middle of the summer and I was extremely thirsty.  I found it for sale by a vendor near the river walk during a festival.…

I ain't afraid of no frog!

No! I didn't kiss a frog. I've had plenty of them kiss me though. HA! Yes I wanted you to know this Diva knows how to catch one and has done it many many times. I did see multiple toads and didn't bother with those, I do have standards. I'm…