11 April 2011
Surgery
So I found out this past Thursday that my Mom is having surgery to remove her Thyroid. She went into surgery at 10 this morning. I hope this are going well for her and that this surgery will be able to help her.
A surprise visit
Brent got a surprising call from his sister Karen and her hubby Ryan on Thursday to let us know they were on their way here. We were so excited to have them here! Ryan just had surgery on his brain a few weeks earlier and were concerned for his comfort but were delighted he was up to the trip. We weren't able to do much but we loved the time we had with them! On Friday we all drove to the Coxes to visit them and help them finish their office room. It is crazy to see how much the guys were able to accomplish in that room in just the 2 days we were there! It was wonderful being able to see so much family and being able to help. Karen and I even made about 40 bottles of yummy strawberry jam. Cindy and her cute kids also were able to come down. It is so great seeing how much my autistic nephew is doing, and how much the other two kids are growing and talking. We were even able to stop and see Brent's Grandma on our way home. We love being able to stop by and see her whenever we can! She is one of the sweetest old ladies I have ever met.
It was a great weekend seeing lots of family! Thank Karen & Ryan for the wonderful visit!
It was a great weekend seeing lots of family! Thank Karen & Ryan for the wonderful visit!
02 April 2011
2 Birthdays in a row and Conference
My little sister Paige decided she wanted to come down during her spring break and to celebrate hers and Brent's birthdays. My parents and her came down saturday. I made Paige's favorite dinner (mexican pizzas) and just had a quiet family party for her. Paige stayed the whole week with us. It was so wonderful having her here! Happy Birthday Paige. We love you but hate that you are growing up so fast!
Brent's birthday was on Wednesday. I woke him up early, well earlier than normal, and gave him a "Top Secret" letter for Special Agent Brently. It described to him that he was to go on a mission, if he chose to accept it, to find his presents. I hid 35 (the number only reflects how much fun I had making them and couldn't stop) clues all over leading him to his gifts. It was so fun watching him running everywhere and trying to decode my hints. I had so much fun creating this little hunt for him and I hoped he enjoyed it. We invited some over our friends over for dinner, ice cream and two types of cakes. We then took off that friday to travel 5.5 hrs to the Grand Canyon! Even though it was a forever long drive, it was totally worth it and we loved having Paige there to enjoy it with us. The Grand Canyon is such an amazing place and so full of history! We had such a fun time and took lots of pictures. On the way home we took a different route through Zions so Paige could say she had been there. Even though it was really dark she could still tell what an amazing place it was. The tunnels were especially neat to travel though.
We had such a fun week enjoying Glee and just having lots of fun. Conference started on Saturday and we enjoyed all the talks we heard. After Conference ended on Saturday we drove up to take Paige home and to be with my family. I was even able to see my best friend Jenessa and her new boyfriend Jason! I have missed seeing her so much! I love listening to Conference. There is such a strong spirit knowing that we have a Prophet to guide us and getting a confirmation that I belong to the one and only true church of Jesus Christ. There were so many amazing talks! I think my favorite so far had to be Elder Scott's. It was such an amazing week and weekend. We drove over 1000 miles in 2 days and enjoyed every one!
Brent's birthday was on Wednesday. I woke him up early, well earlier than normal, and gave him a "Top Secret" letter for Special Agent Brently. It described to him that he was to go on a mission, if he chose to accept it, to find his presents. I hid 35 (the number only reflects how much fun I had making them and couldn't stop) clues all over leading him to his gifts. It was so fun watching him running everywhere and trying to decode my hints. I had so much fun creating this little hunt for him and I hoped he enjoyed it. We invited some over our friends over for dinner, ice cream and two types of cakes. We then took off that friday to travel 5.5 hrs to the Grand Canyon! Even though it was a forever long drive, it was totally worth it and we loved having Paige there to enjoy it with us. The Grand Canyon is such an amazing place and so full of history! We had such a fun time and took lots of pictures. On the way home we took a different route through Zions so Paige could say she had been there. Even though it was really dark she could still tell what an amazing place it was. The tunnels were especially neat to travel though.
We had such a fun week enjoying Glee and just having lots of fun. Conference started on Saturday and we enjoyed all the talks we heard. After Conference ended on Saturday we drove up to take Paige home and to be with my family. I was even able to see my best friend Jenessa and her new boyfriend Jason! I have missed seeing her so much! I love listening to Conference. There is such a strong spirit knowing that we have a Prophet to guide us and getting a confirmation that I belong to the one and only true church of Jesus Christ. There were so many amazing talks! I think my favorite so far had to be Elder Scott's. It was such an amazing week and weekend. We drove over 1000 miles in 2 days and enjoyed every one!
26 March 2011
Has it really been 6 years?
It is so unbelievable how fast time flies!! We just celebrated our 6th Anniversary!
Brent had so much fun planning our Anniversary trip last year that he decided to plan it again this year. It always amazes me how romantic he is!
The night before our anniversary we stayed up till midnight to exchange gifts. I bought Brent a very nice tungsten ring to replace his wedding band (which was getting pretty dinged up) and a CD. He gave me Glee! I was so excited! He also told me what he had planned. He got a cabin for the night at Zion National Park! I couldn't believe it and went to bed so excited for the next day. I woke in the morning to Brent making a bunch of noise in the bathroom. I got out of bed to see what it was. The door was locked and he said he had just knocked something over in the tub...numerous times. I knew something was going on but he wouldn't let me in "because he was using the toilet and his stomach hurt". When he was done, I went in to pack up our toiletries and opened the shower curtain to find my new amazing shower head! It is so great - I spent half an hour in the shower the first time I used it. It was such a surprise and so funny!! We left for our adventure right after work. It had been raining so when we got to the park it looked so amazing! Everything was so green and foggy! It looked so mysterious and exciting. It was great to see such a different view from all the other times we had been there. Our cabin was such a cute thing. It had a little porch, fireplace, beds, bathroom... and that's about it. We headed down to St. George for dinner at the Olive Garden. It was delicious. I don't know if it was because of the special occasion or what... but the food seemed even better than usual! We had stuffed mushrooms, calamari, soup, salad, tortellini, and stuffed chicken marsala.
It was dark by the time we got back to the park, so Brent took me star gazing. With no moon out and being so secluded, it was the most perfect night for it! The stars were amazing and so bright. I don't think I have ever seen so many before in my life! When we got back to the cabin it was so nice just curling up by the fire and talk all night. It was wonderful not having any distractions and just being able to remember all the past years, our wedding, and all the reasons we fell in love.
In the morning we checked out, ate breakfast, and hiked to the lower Emerald Pool. The waterfalls were breathtaking! It started raining so we just drove around exploring new places and taking pictures from the comfort of the car. We stopped at a few stores and bought two puzzles, books, and Brent got me a beautiful necklace. We drove to every end of the park, through tunnels where it was snow on one end and just rain on the other, and taking as many pictures as possible. It was truly such a perfect anniversary!
I love you so much Brent. I am such a lucky girl to have you by my side throughout eternity! I look forward to many many more years with you!
Brent had so much fun planning our Anniversary trip last year that he decided to plan it again this year. It always amazes me how romantic he is!
The night before our anniversary we stayed up till midnight to exchange gifts. I bought Brent a very nice tungsten ring to replace his wedding band (which was getting pretty dinged up) and a CD. He gave me Glee! I was so excited! He also told me what he had planned. He got a cabin for the night at Zion National Park! I couldn't believe it and went to bed so excited for the next day. I woke in the morning to Brent making a bunch of noise in the bathroom. I got out of bed to see what it was. The door was locked and he said he had just knocked something over in the tub...numerous times. I knew something was going on but he wouldn't let me in "because he was using the toilet and his stomach hurt". When he was done, I went in to pack up our toiletries and opened the shower curtain to find my new amazing shower head! It is so great - I spent half an hour in the shower the first time I used it. It was such a surprise and so funny!! We left for our adventure right after work. It had been raining so when we got to the park it looked so amazing! Everything was so green and foggy! It looked so mysterious and exciting. It was great to see such a different view from all the other times we had been there. Our cabin was such a cute thing. It had a little porch, fireplace, beds, bathroom... and that's about it. We headed down to St. George for dinner at the Olive Garden. It was delicious. I don't know if it was because of the special occasion or what... but the food seemed even better than usual! We had stuffed mushrooms, calamari, soup, salad, tortellini, and stuffed chicken marsala.
It was dark by the time we got back to the park, so Brent took me star gazing. With no moon out and being so secluded, it was the most perfect night for it! The stars were amazing and so bright. I don't think I have ever seen so many before in my life! When we got back to the cabin it was so nice just curling up by the fire and talk all night. It was wonderful not having any distractions and just being able to remember all the past years, our wedding, and all the reasons we fell in love.
In the morning we checked out, ate breakfast, and hiked to the lower Emerald Pool. The waterfalls were breathtaking! It started raining so we just drove around exploring new places and taking pictures from the comfort of the car. We stopped at a few stores and bought two puzzles, books, and Brent got me a beautiful necklace. We drove to every end of the park, through tunnels where it was snow on one end and just rain on the other, and taking as many pictures as possible. It was truly such a perfect anniversary!
I love you so much Brent. I am such a lucky girl to have you by my side throughout eternity! I look forward to many many more years with you!
23 February 2011
Welcome home Darin!
Brent's little brother Darin just came home from serving a mission in Washington state for 2 years. It is so wonderful having him home. It almost seems like he never left.
We missed you Darin and we are so very proud of you for serving the Lord!
We missed you Darin and we are so very proud of you for serving the Lord!
18 February 2011
Temple Trip
We recently to the temple with our friends to do Sealings. I love going to the temple! It is the most amazing place you will ever go! While there the sealer shared his views on this wonderful ordinance that I thought were so beautiful and moving.
He looked down at the names and noticed they were from the 1700's. And began telling us how the words spoken never dull their meaning for him. How he pictures being in the pre-existence knowing all the steps we would need to take to return to our Heavenly Father. The Lord tells that there is a spot open for someone to come to earth. Someone happily volunteers. Our Heavenly Father smiles but then proceeds to tell them that at the time they will be born, the restored gospel will not be on the earth. They will not have the priesthood or any of the special ordinances which would allow them to return home. Those that volunteer take a step back with tears in their eyes. But then we stepped forward and said that we would do it for them. We would make sure all of those precious steps would be done for them.
He then said (with a smile on his face) "after this life, when we go through the veil and after we hug all our family and friends, just imagine all those whom we have done this work for, waiting and wanting to express their appreciation. Every one of them! What a reunion that will be!"
What a wonderful thought it is and such a great responsibility to us all to find those we promised to do that work for and do it!! I truly love this gospel with my whole heart! I know it is true and I know that my Heavenly Father loves us. I am so grateful for that strong spirit I felt and for the opportunity we had of being there at that time. I am so grateful to be sealed with Brent for all eternity and the blessing of being able to return to our heavenly home after this life.
He looked down at the names and noticed they were from the 1700's. And began telling us how the words spoken never dull their meaning for him. How he pictures being in the pre-existence knowing all the steps we would need to take to return to our Heavenly Father. The Lord tells that there is a spot open for someone to come to earth. Someone happily volunteers. Our Heavenly Father smiles but then proceeds to tell them that at the time they will be born, the restored gospel will not be on the earth. They will not have the priesthood or any of the special ordinances which would allow them to return home. Those that volunteer take a step back with tears in their eyes. But then we stepped forward and said that we would do it for them. We would make sure all of those precious steps would be done for them.
He then said (with a smile on his face) "after this life, when we go through the veil and after we hug all our family and friends, just imagine all those whom we have done this work for, waiting and wanting to express their appreciation. Every one of them! What a reunion that will be!"
What a wonderful thought it is and such a great responsibility to us all to find those we promised to do that work for and do it!! I truly love this gospel with my whole heart! I know it is true and I know that my Heavenly Father loves us. I am so grateful for that strong spirit I felt and for the opportunity we had of being there at that time. I am so grateful to be sealed with Brent for all eternity and the blessing of being able to return to our heavenly home after this life.
15 February 2011
Valentines
For Valentines we went with our friends to our favorite restaurant - Yummy Thai food! It was so packed with people and they only had one cook and one server! It took us about 2 hrs to get a table, order, and eat... but it was well worth it!! The food is amazing! Afterwards, Brent and I went home and just cuddled on the couch and watched a movie. We didn't really give gifts this year. I made Brent some "Sexy Cookies" which turned out awesomely and he bought me RED a few days before. That movie is so funny!
Love you Brent. Thanks for everything you do. I am so grateful to have you in my life and to have you as my eternal companion. I love having you as my best friend. I know married life has its huge ups and downs, but I'm glad that I have you to go through them with me! Happy Valentines Day sweetheart!
Love you Brent. Thanks for everything you do. I am so grateful to have you in my life and to have you as my eternal companion. I love having you as my best friend. I know married life has its huge ups and downs, but I'm glad that I have you to go through them with me! Happy Valentines Day sweetheart!
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