The life of the L's

Sunday talk

2012-01-01T16:52:00.000-08:00

So I know it has been a while, but there hasn't been tons to update on, we live kinda a boring life, but it works for us. But we are doing well. Just working, and living life and enjoying being married! I couldn't have asked for a better husband. I got the chance to speak in church today, and just wanted to post it here to have for the future.

In 3rd Nephi chapter 18 verse 21 it reads “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.” I was asked to speak today on How Prayer and daily Scripture Study blesses our lives.
Through Family Pray, we can improve our communication. In a talk given by Diane Ferguson titled Families That Pray Together, they gave examples from families of the blessings they received through family prayer. One example talked about how they would communicate about blessings they were thankful for, or blessings they needed for themselves or friends before their family prayer. They talked about anything they felt should be brought before the Lord. I think this is a great example, this teaches children things they can pray for, as well as helps them to feel comfortable about praying for them. It also brings them closer as a family because they were praying for each other and communicating.
We can receive answers through prayer, which I think is a huge blessing. Bonnie Adams shared her story in that same talk. She talks about how she was running late, and she told her children that there would not be enough time to pray together. She says, “To my surprise, my children objected. I said ‘Ok, but I’m too grumpy this morning. Who will say it?’ “My youngest replied, ‘I will, Mommy.’ “My little boy said things only Heavenly Father could know about my so called problem, without realizing it. He asked Heavenly Father to bless me because I was having a hard time and he missed my smile. The prayer gave me an answer I’d been searching for, an answer I needed to hear. After the prayer, I opened my eyes and immediately smiled a real, sincere, ear-to-ear smile, though my eyes were brimming with tears. I kissed my boys and walked them to school. When I came home, I knelt down again to thank my Heavenly Father for my beautiful child’s prayer and for the comfort I had found through family prayer.”
A couple weeks ago I had a bad couple of days. I had some hard feelings, that I didn’t want to have. I kept a constant prayer that I could get rid of those feelings. I knelt down that night and asked Heavenly Father to help me, because I didn’t want to feel that way. I prayed hard, and knew I needed to say thank you for the wonderful blessings I have been given, but I told myself I just couldn’t do that right then. The next day I was still having a hard time, and my husband and I were out getting dinner, when he says to me “So the home teaching lesson tonight was on gratitude, and how we need to make a choice to be grateful. They had a challenge at the end of the message and that was to make a list of 100 things you are thankful for.” He continued to tell me how they broke it down into 10 things in groups to make it a little easier, but also how you realize once you get doing it, 100 things really isn’t too many. I kind of brushed it off just like I did the feeling to be thankful when I was praying. I came home and messaged a friend of mine to vent a little bit. When I received her reply, I realized that I wasn’t listening to the answer Heavenly Father was trying to give me. One thing she said really stood out to me, and that was that I needed to use this experience to grow closer to my Heavenly Father and my husband. I had been praying that I would be able to get rid of that feeling, and stopped listening because it wasn’t the answer I wanted. Prayer helps teach you how to listen, as well as recognize the spirit. Another blessing that comes from praying, is Heavenly Father knows your needs and is able to help, once you ask for it. We can also be blessed through others because of prayer.
We can learn Faith through praying, a classic example is in James 1:5-6 and it reads, “ If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.” Joseph Smith is a great example of how he had to have faith in order to find out about the true church.
Another blessing of prayer we can receive is to ask for the spirit to be with us, as well as to know the truth of things. This is a very helpful blessing, especially when we use it to study the Scriptures. In the Scriptures we can learn about our Savior, and know him better, as well as strengthen our relationship with him.
In the talk given by Bruce Harper titled Seeking the Influence of the Spirit through Daily Scripture Study, he talks about his experience with daily scripture study with his family. He says “Once our daughter Lori was spending the night with some girlfriends. As they were preparing for bed, she suddenly remembered something she had forgotten to do that day. “oh,” she said aloud, “I haven’t read the scriptures yet today.” Two of her friends realized that they had not read either, so they borrowed a copy of the Book of Mormon and read together. He continues by saying, “Such diligence in scripture reading had not been a long established habit in our family. Perhaps we were not much different from many other families in the Church when it came to studying the scriptures. We knew we should study the scriptures; we wanted to study the scriptures, but we had never had much success in our attempts. Finally, we decided to dedicate ourselves to gaining a habit of scripture reading. To help us in achieving this goal, we adopted an approach presented by Carvel Whiting, our Stake Sunday School president. His method was simple. He made the habit of reading something each day the primary objective of his program. The goal was to establish an attitude, to raise the scriptures in our awareness. He did not specify how much we should study each day, nor did he suggest that we study in a specific way. We were simply encouraged to read the scriptures every day, no matter how briefly, and to keep a record of how many consecutive days we had read, even if we read only one verse.” He talks about how they would keep track of the days they had read and once they reached certain consecutive days, like 10 days, 30 days, 50 days, and so on, they earned some sort of reward or recognition in their family. This helped them develop a good attitude about the scriptures, as well as bring them closer as a family and help one another to meet their goals.
I really liked the talk The Power of Scripture given by Richard G. Scott. He says, “Our Father in Heaven understood that for us to make desired progress during our mortal probation, we would need to face difficult challenges. Some of these would be almost overpowering. He provided tools to help us be successful in our mortal probation. One set of those tools is the scriptures.” He goes on to talk about how throughout time, Heavenly Father has chosen select people to find out the solutions to certain problems, and record it, so that we as his children can benefit from it. He also says “Because scriptures are generated from inspired communication through the Holy Ghost, they are pure truth. We need not be concerned about the validity of concepts contained in the standard works since the Holy Ghost has been the instrument which has motivated and inspired those individuals who have recorded the scriptures. Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high. They can become the key to open the channel to communion with our Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.” He also talks about how the scriptures are always there when we need them. He says, “Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world.” What an awesome blessing to always be able to have that in our life, whenever we need them! He also talks about the power that can come from memorizing scripture, and how when you memorize a scripture, it is like making a new friendship. He says, “It is like discovering a new individual who can help in time of need, give inspiration and comfort, and be a source of motivation for needed change.” Scriptures can also be a form of support, and help give us direction in our lives. They can also calm an agitated soul, give peace, hope, and a restoration of confidence in one’s ability to overcome the challenges of life. He also talks about how one scripture can give guidance in more than one situation. I really like this talk, because it teaches us the powerful blessings that can come from scripture study. It helped me to look at the scriptures in a new way, and I really like being able to think of them as a friend.
Elder David A. Bednar gave a talk Because We have Them before Our eyes. He asks the question How can I make Scripture study more edifying and effective? I think this is an important question to understand, in order to really be able to receive and enjoy the blessings that can come from scripture study. He lists 5 principles to help. The first principle is Pray for understanding and invite the help of the Holy Ghost. He says, “The things of the Spirit can be learned only by and through the influence of the Spirit. It is helpful to not only at the beginning, but to plead for understanding as you study.” The second principle is Work. He likens the Holy Ghost as our tutor. In order to find the scripture treasures, we need to work to find it. He says, “We cannot expect to reap a rich scriptural harvest unless we pay the price of regular and diligent study.” The third principle is Be consistent. Good intentions and simply hoping to find time for scripture study are not good enough. Try to set aside a certain time of day and place to study. The fourth principle is Ponder. The word Ponder means to Consider, Contemplate reflect upon, or think about. The process of pondering takes time and can’t be forced, hurried, or rushed. President Ezra Taft Benson said, “If the Book of Mormon writers saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study the Book of Mormon? We should constantly ask ourselves, “Why did the Lord inspire Mormon or Moroni or Alma to include that in his record? What lesson can I learn from that to help me live in this day and age?” The fifth principle is Write down impressions thoughts and feelings. Elder Richard G Scott said, “You will find that as you write down precious impressions, often more will come. Also, the knowledge you gain will be available throughout your life. Always, day or night, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, seek to recognize and respond to the direction of the Spirit. Express gratitude for the help received and obey it. This practice will reinforce your capacity to learn by the Spirit. It will permit the Lord to guide your life.”
In another talk titled Savoring the Scriptures given by Terie Wiederhold, she talks about how even though she was trying to read the Scriptures daily, she realized she wasn’t feasting upon the words of Christ. As she incorporated the 5 principles into her daily scripture study, she noticed changes such as Dread became Delight, becoming a better parent, and help with Trials. She talks about how she didn’t always want to read the scriptures every day, but still kept trying to form that habit. As time went on, she came to look forward to the time when she could read the scriptures because of the peace it brought. She says, “When I began to enjoy scripture study, I also realized how many other aspects of my life were benefiting. I began to understand what President Gordon B. Hinckley meant when he said: “I am grateful for the emphasis on reading the scriptures. I hope that for you this will become a love affair with the word of God. I promise you that as you read, your minds will be enlightened and your spirits will be lifted. At first it may seem tedious, but that will change into a wondrous experience with thoughts and words of things divine.” She also talks about how when she started studying the scriptures more diligently, instead of getting mad at her children at the trivial problems, she was able to have more peace, and be a more loving mother. She said that many times as she prayed about a particular problem, the answer would come in form of a scripture that she had read or memorized.
I know in my own life that when we have been diligent in reading the scriptures together, it has strengthened our relationship, and I really look forward to doing it with my husband, and hearing the insight that he has. I know it helps us to feel the spirit stronger through our day. I know that through prayer and scripture study, we can be blessed when we are having trials, and be able to have peace. I am thankful for the blessings that we receive from it.

When upon Lifes Billows...

2011-05-25T00:39:00.001-07:00

I have been having one of those blah days. Things just aren't going the way I want them to. It has just been one of those days.
Well tonight we were driving home in my car, and right before we get home, the service engine soon light comes on. My registration expires in July, it is almost the end of May people!! So here is the deal, when we bought my car, the engine light was on, that year my brother in law had just replaced the Fuel Injectors, and the o rings were bad, and it was leaking to much gas. Easy fix right? Get the car registered, and the light comes on after, again. This time it is saying it is the catalytic(sp?) Converter. Well I drive almost a year with it on, and a month or 2 before my plates expire again, my muffler falls off. Well in the process of fixing that, we find the catalytic converter is not bad, there is just a leak, However we had already bought a new one, so we replaced it. This year who knows what it will be.
Oh wait, did I mention cars must not like me? I did throw a rod through my engine when I was 17 because I hadn't checked the oil in a whole year, and I drove a 1987 Ford Ranger. I didn't know you needed to check it. Needles to say, I stay current now on changing my oil.
I will admit, I didn't act very well in the car when it happened, I cussed a lot more then I should have. As soon as we got in the house a song started going through my head, and I can't get it out. Can you guess which song? Count Your Blessings. The words are this:
When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
(Chorus)
Count your blessings, name them one by one, count your blessings, see what God hath done! Count your blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

I have been a little overwhelmed with my calling too lately. Sometimes I feel like it is too much, and I wish my time was up and I could have another calling already. I realized I really need to have a better attitude. This song also helped to remind me of that.

I really feel like I need to make a list of some of my many blessings. I had a Young Womens leader who gave us a glass bowl, and had us write down some blessings, so when we had a bad day, or needed a reminder that we do have blessings, we could pull a couple out.

-my hubby! I know every one says it, but I love my hubby! He makes me smile! He knows if I am having a rough day, and does whatever he can to cheer me up. He loves me for me! ( I could go on and on!)
-my parents! I was born of greatly parents! I wouldn't be who I am today without my parents!
-my sister and brothers! I am so thankful that even though I am 11 years younger then the oldest, and about 6.5 years younger then the second youngest, I was always included and I ALWAYS felt loved!
-my parents in law! I got a second pair of great parents! I feel comfortable around them, and consider them my mom and dad too! I can be at their house even if my husband isn't.
-my sisters and brothers in law! I have a second family just like mine! I love my family! Blood and law related!
-my pup pups! I was trying to be mad about the whole situation, and we gave both the dogs peanut butter on a spoon, and instantly I couldn't be upset. They always make me smile! And nothing better then when they want to be loved on and cuddle.
- 2 working vehicles! While we are having issues with my car, at least it is still drivable. Landon and I don't have to worry about working our schedules out.
-a place to live! We have a warm, dry place to live.
-the gospel! It really gives you a joy that you can't come across any where else. It's a lasting joy!
-a living prophet! It is so nice to get counsel from a living prophet. To see his joy and feel of his spirit, and know how close he is to our Savior, it truly makes me want to strive to be a better person!
-my calling! I have a greater love for the women in my ward. I have a greater appreciation of callings.
-service! My calling has helped me gain a better love of service. It really is one thing that always brings a better attitude, and makes your problems seem small, and not as bad.
-counting my blessings! It brings me back to a better state spiritually, and I am happier after.

These are just a couple of my blessings,and reasons why I consider them blessings. I do feel better after coming up with some blessings! I know I have so much good in my life! But sometimes when bad things are happening, it is hard to remember the blessings out weigh the bad!

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Drum roll please.

2011-05-03T10:33:00.001-07:00

And babysitter of the year award goes to yours truly... yep you heard it right... Here's how I got nominated... Parked the car on the road (it is a hill) and put the emergency brake on.. Found a wire dangling from said car a couple days before... Went to take car to the park, and go to pull the release latch, oh it won't release the emergency brake, yep that cord snapped ( that said cord I found a couple days earlier)... Next-Take the kids to the park... Things are going good, right before we leave we swing on the tire swing... yep, I spun them... We drive to my house to stop for a min before we come home... Little boy tells me he is NOT feeling well, but he can make it home... We had just left my house, and were not even 5 mins away, and that is right... ALL over.. He threw up! Back to my house to clean him up, since 20 mins is WAY too far for us to drive with that smell... and last, here is the reason why I won... I see 8 yr old boy with a black permanent marker before school, and think... I should take that away, then I think, eh if he has it, his mom is probably okay with it... Fast forward to later that day... I just finished cleaning downstairs since parents are coming home, and I want it to look nice... I am walking up the stairs, and I am looking at all the pictures on the wall... Wait, there wasn't a black line on moms tooth before, umm... Is that permanent marker? Yep, sure is... That, is why I am the babysitter of the year! What is that saying, Quit while your ahead? Well thanks to goo gone, I am ahead, and the marker came off. I sure love those kids, and there was a lot of really good moments too!

My new calling

2011-02-09T09:40:00.001-08:00

So this last sunday, I was apart to be the Relief Society secretary. I am excited to be able to get to know everyone better! I was just thinking about how I was set apart, and the different things that were said for me, but also the things that were said for the other sisters in the presidency. It reminded me how amazing the priesthood is, and the way it works. The words were so different for all of us, and really tailored to us! It reminded me Heavenly Father really knows me personally! I was waiting for my turn to be set apart, and I remember just thinking, man it would be nice to just know that everything is going to work out! I was told, if I did my best at this calling, and gave it my all, that I would be successful in every aspect of my life. That is just one more assurance that Heavenly Father knows Me!
I went over some of my duties on Monday, and ever since, I am nervous, and have thoughts of what if? Like what if I can't do everything? What if I forget something? What if I can't learn every ones names? This morning it dawned on me, that is satan! I was blessed with what I need to succeed at this calling when I was set apart, and I just need to do my best and my Heavenly Father will help! It is crazy that satan does not want you to succeed, and will do what he can, and make you feel like you can't do it. I am excited for this new calling!

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Love day 2

2011-02-03T23:55:00.001-08:00

This post is about Bruiser. Bruiser is a mama's boy, and my baby. ( Both pups are my babies) I love Bruiser! I love how he is starting to mellow out. I love how he loves to jump in bed if Landon lets him, and lay next to me and kiss my arm, like he is telling me good morning. I love how excited he gets to see me when I get home from work! Even though it is usually more of a pain then anything else I love how smart he is. I love his low mean growl and bark, I know he will protect me! I love how when they are playing outside, and I am sitting on the front porch watching them, he has to come up, put his front paws on your lap so he is up higher, and look over the fence to make sure everything is okay. I love watching him play with Bella bug, the pointer gene comes out, and they sneak to each other. I love his BIG paws. I love his mickey mouse ears! I love watching him sit, shake and lay down! I am glad that I was finally able to get a dog! I love you Bruiser boy!

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Love Month... Love day 1

2011-02-03T23:21:00.001-08:00

So I saw this on a friends blog, and I like the idea and hopefully it will get me to blog more. My goal is to blog about things I love every day this month.

So for day one, ( I bet you can't guess who I am choosing first) I am blogging about my hubby! I know it is cheesy, but I really do fall more in love with him every day! I don't know how I got so lucky! I have a wonderful husband who is a complete gentleman, and treats me like a queen! He gets me, we always finish what the other person was going to say. We are so similar, we are both the youngest of our families by quite a few years, he has 3 brothers, 2 sisters, I have 4 brothers, 1 sister, we have a lot of the same favorites, we both just got glasses for the first time, and we have almost the exact prescription, but opposite eyes, and so much more! He always knows just how to make me smile! He tells me thank you for things he appreciates! He knows when I am having a bad day, and won't stop trying to make me happy until I am. He spoils me! I am so thankful we were able to be sealed! I am so glad I can be with him forever! I love you Landon! Thanks for being my prince charming! (sorry for the picture over load)

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My latest craft moment

2011-01-30T14:42:00.001-08:00

So I woke up wanting to do something crafty, and decided I would give a rag quilt another shot. This is a before pictures, so I will actually finish and post a picture of the finished product. Wish me luck!

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Thoughts...

2010-12-28T23:00:00.001-08:00

Patience is a hard thing to have. I have a hard time with it. I want something when I want it. I don't like having patience.
It's not always easy to choose the right decision. I may know something is right, and I may make the decision I know is right, but that doesn't mean it is any easier to do.
It is hard to not be able to see the bigger picture and to have to just have faith that things will work out how they are supposed to! I know heavenly father has a plan for me and my little family, but sometimes I wish I could see it too!
I am thankful however for a hubby who holds and honors his priesthood! I have such a strong testimony of the priesthood and its power, and feel like it gives me peace because I can't see the bigger picture!
I am thankful for the priesthood blessing I received, reminding me that through everything, my heavenly father does still love me! I am thankful for the peace it gives me to hear the words I know are coming from a loving heavenly father, not just a husband who thinks I might need to hear it.

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How does something so Sweet....

2010-09-21T15:08:00.000-07:00

go to this so quick! He had almost last a week with the bed... pretty sure he was upset at us going to work that day... What a naughty naughty little pup!! Pretty sure it is a good thing we love both of them so much!! He is such a stinker! I went to Petsmart the day before we went camping, and was in search for a toy that he would not shred. I was about to leave, and one of the workers asked if I needed help. He was very helpful, and showed me a couple toys that might work, and said if he did shred them, I could return them, because toys should last longer than that. Well one was a tug of war toy, and within about 4-5 times of playing tug of war with Bruiser, he had already bit through it. The second toy was an orange crater, sort of moon thing, that there is one hole to put treats in, and they have to figure out how to get the treats out. I thought he liked it at first, and than we pulled it out to do more treats, don't worry, he thought it was less work to chew a small hole in it to let the treats fall out. He is just too smart!! I can't wait until he is out of the destroying phase! Luckily, (knock on wood) we have never had any issues with any personal items, just the toys we buy, and his things.

My new addiction!

2010-09-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

So awhile back, we were doing crafting projects in our Relief Society. Well they told us we could no longer do it, and so I asked the lady where she was getting her ideas, and she told me about the Wood Connection! Oh my goodness! I LOVE this store! It has such a variety, and it lets me decorate the way I want to!! I am having a blast letting my creativity flow. So anyway, I have done the words Summer so far, and done the flag, and am now working on the word witch... I am having such a blast with it! So here are some pics!

Major Blonde Moment... :D and not by me!! :D

2010-08-26T21:58:00.000-07:00

So tonight Landon and his brother Wayne and I all went out to dinner. Well when we paid, I had used my card, so I signed the slip of paper, and handed it back to Wayne to put back in the black thing they use. Well all of a sudden Wayne is like" Limp?" I said "no that is a b (talking about the last letter)." Wayne than says "Well than why is that I there?" Landon and I look at each other, and of course Wayne realized he was having a blonde moment, and quickly started trying to explain himself. LOL I know we all have them, but it just made me laugh, and I want to be able to remember that one. P.S. I don't know why he thought it looked like I signed my last name Limp, it is CLEARLY a b at the end. I guess just an all around blonde moment!

Random Thoughts

2010-08-26T21:40:00.000-07:00

So this last Sunday, we had some really good lessons in Relief Society and in Sunday School. I love the lady that taught Relief Society, and really wouldn't mind turning out like her! The topic in Relief Society was... (Can you guess?!) Patience. SERIOUSLY!? I have been having a HARD HARD time with that one lately!! There have just been a lot of things going on! Well we pulled into our drive way on Sunday after church, and I don't remember what the hubby and I were talking about, but for some reason he looked at me and was like you just need to have patience. I looked right back at him and said being completely honest, I don't have patience, and I really don't want it right now either. I really could have cared less for it at that point in my day. I didn't care. Well anyway, my Ipod has been having some major issues right now, and it stinks because for my job, I rely on it a little too much. I do data entry for the post office, and am keying pretty much the same thing over and over and over again, so if I don't have something to listen to, the time drags, and I end up taking the early out offers when I really should be staying and getting the hours. Anyway, so I was putting music on a Ipod nano that we had, and decided to put some Michael McLean on there. I grew up watching his videos and had an amazing experience of being able to sing in the Forgotten Carols my senior yr of High School. So today as I was working some of my favorites of his songs came on. I am so thankful for the power that music has!! A lot of the songs brought me so much peace. I feel like because I want something, and I want it my way when I think it should be right, that when I pray, fast, etc, I feel like I am being ignored, even though I know I am not. I listened to his song Will He Really Answer Me, and it really just hit home, and gave me the reminder I needed. Also because it was in a song, it was easier to hear. It is hard sometimes when people are saying one thing, because I just don't want to hear it, but thanks to music and its power, I can. It was nice to be able to have a quiet place at work where my mind can still think and go over things without anything bugging me, so I was able to hear that message today! It gave the little bit of peace I needed!

Bella And Bruiser

2010-08-11T21:18:00.000-07:00

So I am going to try and get caught up... I know I am horrible at updating this. So first off, we have 2 dogs now. Bella and Bruiser. They are so crazy, but super cute! They are so good with each other. They look like they could be from the same mom, but are from different ones. Bella is such a sweetheart and a cuddle bug. She is a puppy though, that is for sure. She is really hitting the puppy stage hard right now, but we still love her! The dogs are so cute when playing outside. Both of them have pointer in them, and so they like to sneak up on each other. They slowly put one foot in front of the other and point with their nose at what they are sneaking to (usually each other). If the one that isn't sneaking looks at the other, the sneaker freezes, as if it makes them invisible, and than when they look away they resume. It is so fun to watch them interact with each other. It is very entertaining to go outside and just watch them play. They are kenneled trained as well, and when we bring them inside, we tell them to kennel, and are still working a little bit on kennel up, so we do treats. If we have a milk bone, begging strip, or peanut butter in a Kong toy, Bruiser and Bella will go straight into the kennel. If the door is closed to Bruisers kennel he can open it himself. They are both so smart. That is a good thing, and a very bad thing! We love our pups! They are our babies!! Enjoy the pictures. sorry for the doubles... my computer is having issues.

Sunday Talk...

2010-04-27T23:09:00.000-07:00

So April 11, Landon and I were "lucky" enough to be able to have the chance to talk in church. The topic I was given was on our experience of getting sealed. I was super stressed, because I always cry, and I knew talking about such a spiritual and personal experience, it was inevitable. I am however glad I that I had the chance to do it. It made me right down the process of us getting sealed, and the experiences we had so that I can remember. Since I am using this as my journal, I am posting it on here, so I can read through it once in a while.

Just to introduce my husband and I a bit, I grew up in Bountiful and have 1 sister and 4 brothers, and am the youngest, and Landon in West Jordan with 2 sisters and 3 brothers, also the youngest. We met 3 years ago in October on a blind date. I worked with his cousin who set us up. We dated for close to a year before we were engaged, and married just 3 months later on November 15 2008. We have now been married for about a 1 year and a half. 2 weeks ago Landon and I were able to go through the temple, and take out our endowments, and be sealed to each other for time and all eternity. Today I was asked to speak a little on our experience of preparing to go through the temple.

Last November Landon and I had our 1 year anniversary. It fell on a Sunday, and as we were sitting in Sacrament, we both were realizing that it had been 1 year, and we had not gone through the temple yet. We than started talking about what we needed to do to ensure another year didn’t go by that we were not sealed. Just after Sacrament Bishop Player stopped us, and said he would like to meet with us after church. While meeting with him, there was one question that Bishop Player asked us which was I was wondering where you guys are spirtually, and where you guys would like to be. I know it isn’t a coincidence that he was prompted to ask us that question. It let me know that our heavenly Father knows Landon and I personally and knows the desires of our heart. It also let me know that what were we striving for, Eternal Marriage, was the right choice.

Shortly after the meeting with the Bishop, we started taking the Temple prep courses. Studying about principles that have been taught to us since we were little, and also how to be worthy to enter, by doing things such as paying our tithing, following the word of wisdom, keeping the sabbath day holy. We also talked about how Temple work has been around since ancient times, the blessings that come from attending the temple on a regular basis. We went over covenants and ordinances. Also while doing the Temple prep courses, we started trying to get in the habbit of scripture study, and family prayer. We still are not perfect, but it helped to be reading the scriptures together, and not just reading, but talking about what we were reading as well. I found that I was getting excited to be able to read the scriptures with my husband, and it also helped keep that excitement about going to the temple with me.

We received our recommends, and than set a date. We set a date about a month away, and made sure to keep preparing. 1 week before we were to get sealed, Landon and I had an experience that woke us up in the middle of the night, and knew right away it was Satan, trying to scare us, and make us change our minds. As Landon and I laid in bed after we had said a family prayer, we both realized we needed a blessing. We called my Father in law, who was willing to give us both a blessing, even though it was 3:30 in the morning. The peace that we felt was immediate. It is funny that Satan would think that would scare us and make us choose differently when in reality, it only made us want it more. I am thankful for the Priesthood and the peace that it brings into my life. I am thankful to have a husband who honors it and is worthy to hold it. I am thankful for a Father who raised me to feel comfortable to ask him for a blessing whenever I felt the need. I am thankful for a Father in law who did the same thing with his son, and we didn’t have to hesitate being able to ask him. When we had our blessing, it was just another testimony builder for me, that what we were doing was right, that Satan wanted to change our course so badly.

The day finally came, and I was a little nervous, but having our family and friends there to help and support us brought me peace. The peace that comes from going to the temple is such a great feeling. I know that getting sealed is what we were supposed to do and because of that, I will be able to have a forever family.

This last week we tried to make a session with my in laws, we got mixed up on the times, and missed the last session, however we were able to do initiatories. When you are really paying attention to what is going on, and the spirit you feel, it just tells you that much more that the church is true! It is such a great experience to be able to do work for the dead, and feel their spirit, and know that they are truly happy because it is finally getting done!

It has been said many times how easy it is to let things come in the way of going to the Temple. Especially for us when it is so close. We need to strive to be worthy of the temple Recommend that we hold or are preparing for. President Gordan B Hinckley gave a great example in the Ensign article “Keeping the Temple holy” May 1990. He says “I hold before you two credit cards. Most of you are familiar with cards such as these.

The first is a bank credit card. It permits me to secure merchandise on credit and then pay for my purchases at one time. It is a valuable thing and something to be safeguarded. If stolen and dishonestly used, it could cause me great loss and perhaps considerable embarrassment. In accepting it from my bank, I enter into a contract and become bound by obligations and agreements. In accepting the card, I agree to meet the conditions under which it was issued.

It is issued for one year only and must be reissued each year if I am to enjoy the privileges afforded by it. It is not really mine. The bank retains ownership. If I fail in my required performance, then the bank may shut off the credit and repossess the card.

The other card which I have is what we call a temple recommend. It represents a credit card with the Lord, making available to me many of His greatest gifts. The bank card is concerned with things of the world, the recommend with things of God.

To secure a temple recommend, the receiver must also have demonstrated his eligibility, and that eligibility is based on personal worthiness. Once granted, it is not in place forever, but must be reissued each year. Furthermore, it is subject to forfeiture if the holder does anything which would disqualify him for its privileges.

Eligibility for a temple recommend is not based on financial worth. That has nothing whatever to do with it. It is based on consistent personal behavior, on the goodness of one’s life. It is not concerned with money matters, but rather with things of eternity.

The bank card opens the door to financial credit. The temple recommend opens the door to the House of the Lord. It is concerned with entry into holy precincts to do sacred and divine work.”

I know that when we are worthy of the Temple Recommend, our minds are opened, and we are able to have the spirit with us, and learn the things we are supposed to. I hope that we can all take adavantage of the Temples that are close by to us, and really remember the covenants that we made, and renew. I am thankful to live so close to the temples, and to have been raised of knowing the peace that comes from the temple. I am thankful that I can receive the blessings of an eternal marriage and family. I am thankful for a living prophet today, and for his love and council that helps us be better prepared for the Temple.

1 Week!! :D

2010-03-20T15:26:00.001-07:00

So we are officially one week away from getting sealed!! I am so excited. I am getting a little nervous.. but am more excited!! I would not trade how anything in my life has happened! I have been able to learn so much from everything and grow so much! I know that Satan is NOT happy with our decision, and tried scaring us last night, but I am so thankful to have family close by, and having such a good relationship with both of our families that when we felt like we needed blessings last night after what happened, we could call my Father in law, even though it was 3 am. I am so thankful for my in laws! I love them just like I love my family, and am thankful that without even hesitating because of the hour, my father in law was willing to give us a blessing, and even drive over to our house, if we weren't up to driving over there. I am SO THANKFUL for the priesthood!! I have no doubt of its power, and am thankful to my wonderful parents who helped instill that in my life! I am thankful to have had a dad who whenever I needed a blessing, didn't have to hesitate, and he was willing to give me one! I am thankful for my Father in law, and for setting the same example! I am thankful for the immediate peace that always comes from a blessing!! I am thankful that my husband has the priesthood and the feeling that it brings into our home! I am so excited to be one step closer, and KNOW that I will be able to be with my hubby FOREVER, and also have our kids with us too!!

A new year!

2010-01-14T10:09:00.000-08:00

Well so far it has been a great start to a new year! A little while back I got a new job, and had the chance to work with my sister, and had a blast with that. I love the new job! I am not stressed out all the time, I have more energy, I have a set schedule, I don't eat late at night, the paychecks are better, and I am at home more! It is such a great job for me! Landon is getting the melchizedek priesthood on Sunday, if we ever find out what time they are doing it. Landon and I are taking temple prep courses, and really trying more to read the scriptures every night, and make sure that we are saying family prayers! It is so amazing at what a difference that makes! I love reading the scriptures with my husband! I am such a lucky girl, and got such a GREAT catch! We also have started going to the gym! I know it is the new year, and the weight loss thing is new, and just starting, but I am really serious! I have already lost 5 lbs, and I think the main reason why, is because we have actually been eating at home, and eating more healthful! It is nice to see the difference already, that makes it easier to keep working out, and eating better, because I know it is working.

Bruiser has 2 new things he does... Yes he is a weird dog , but Landon and I absolutely LOVE this dog! He is one spoiled pup! He loves to get 2 tennis balls in his mouth side by side. One of these days I will be able to get it in a picture. Right now, he drops them before I can get the camera ready, and I never know when he is going to do it. He also loves to run in the bathroom and jump in the tub! He loves baths! He will stand underneath the faucet to wash off for us, and we don't have to put up a fight with him! He has such a crazy personality, but it makes for an interesting life!

Our new addition to our Family!

2009-12-11T15:55:00.000-08:00

So I know it has been FOREVER since I posted... Things have just been so crazy, and I have honestly just been loving the time with my husband, and our little baby! Well we were able to buy my brother in laws civic from him. We bought it about July, and there were some pretty sweet rims on the car. Well someone tried to break into my car, and they were scared off thankfully. Well we decided that it was time to add someone to our little home! :D I finally was able to get a puppy! We looked for a little while, and found an add on KSL, and went to see what we thought of the puppies. Well we came home with our baby, and named him Bruiser! He is such a good pup, and absolutely LOVES his mom and dad and uncle Wayne! He is such a smart dog! We brought him home, and he was pretty much potty trained from day one with us! He started out so tiny, and has grown quite a bit! To this day, here are some things he can do: He knows come, sit, shake, lay down. He knows the word time out, (Does not mean that always works, but he knows!) he tries to open the front door. He stands up and pulls at the handle with his paw, and when that doesn't work, he tries biting it! When I was leaving the other day for work, Landon let him look out the front door, and he was still watching me when I got in the car. I came home that night, Landon said he was searching the house for his mom all night, and than when Landon took him outside to go potty, he still was looking for me, so Landon walked him out to where my car was, and had to say look mom isn't home. He is our baby! We couldn't have asked for a better pup! Well here are some pics!
We LOVE these ears! They are always doing something different! We always know if he is concerned because he holds his ears a certain way! We love you Bruiser baby!

Going Private!

2009-09-07T16:59:00.000-07:00

Hey! so if you would still like to be able to look at my blog, please leave your email on a comment, or email me at labrierley87@gmail.com. I will be going private probably about mid September. Thanks!

Home sweet Home!

2009-06-17T20:42:00.000-07:00

So here are some photos of our house, and just a few of the animals that Wayne my brother-in-law has! ( The picture with the cows laying down is for Afton and Mike, with all the rain it explains why they have been laying down so much! :D) The past two years, I have been able to go on a cattle drive with my friend Afton. It is so pretty in Pendleton Oregon! I realized on Monday, that it was just preparing me for what was to come that day! Monday I had off with Landon, and we had planned on going shopping for a new toilet, and sink, because we are finally putting in a bathroom downstairs. Well as I was going upstairs to get ready, I just happened to glance out the window. (The horses in the picture are not actually ours, they are our neighbors. Our neighbor is a retired horse jockey, and so that is all the animals he owns.) Well I happened to see a cow in front of his horse trailor, and I think to myself that is odd that he tied the cow up to the trailor, and that he even got a cow! I looked a little closer and it looked like Waynes cow. Well I went running downstairs as fast as I could, and told Landon and we went outside to get him back into the pasture. As I was opening the gate, and making sure the other cow didn't get out as well, I turned to see Landon running with a long 2 by 4 chasing Blackie. I jumped behind the fence, since it looked like he was going to charge me, and instead of running into the pasture he came back by me behind the fence. I went running the other direction a little nervous. ( I know Afton what a true cowgirl am I! :D Later when I talked to Wayne, I found out he has started charging.) So we were back to square one with the cow. Another minute goes by, and the cow came running my way again, but this time I was brave and stepped out just enough, and we finally got him back in. It was a very interesting day! The perks of living on a farm!

They grow so fast!

2009-06-17T20:25:00.000-07:00

So a couple nights ago, one of my brother-in-laws rabbits had babies. This was kind of unexpected. He was however trying to breed her, but had no reason to believe she was pregnant, until one day saw the signs that she would have babies soon. He put the box in, and checked, and these little guys were not even a full day old. I came home from work, and ended up trying to help warm these little guys up. They were cold to the touch because the mom had not pulled enough fur, and they were squeaking lots, which Wayne informed me was not a good sign. He told me rabbits don't make noise unless there is something wrong. Well after we had a couple things to try and get them warm, Wayne realized the incubator was still set up from when he had done the chicks. We put them in there, and later that night put them back outside in hopes the mom would still nurse them! It has been about a week, and their eyes should open on Sunday, and all of them have survived! What fighters they are!

This little brown bunny in the above pictures is my bunny Annabelle. She has grown so fast! It has been fun though because she knows me. She is a really docile rabbit. I finally decided I wanted a bunny since the dog thing wasn't working out so well.

Happy Late Birthday!

2009-06-17T15:52:00.000-07:00

So May 27th was Landon's birthday! We were able to have his birthday off together, and enjoy it! I took him to Outback for his dinner, one of his favorite places! We celebrated it with his family that following Sunday, and had pizza, and cheese cake! I am such a lucky girl! I have a great husband who really does love me! He spoils me. The more I get to know him, the more I love him! I know cheesy, but I really do feel that way! It was fun on his birthday to watch him arm wrestle one of his brothers. Boys will be Boys! ( the above pictures)

I love this picture! My cute nephew Chris and Uncle Bubba!

Finally!

2009-06-17T15:12:00.000-07:00

So a couple months into dating my husband, I found out that he was going shooting and muddin. Well I told him I wanted to go! Just after 6 months of being married, he FINALLY took me! It was a lot of fun. I honestly didn't know what to expect, and sadly was really nervous when it was my turn to shoot the gun! I was going to give Landon's buddy Rich a hard time when he covered his ears, and than he fired the gun. I regretted not taking the ear plugs from him, I couldn't hear for a couple days after. All in all it was a lot of fun! However, I would shoot once or twice, and need a break. I did not expect how hard it would kick back. I have a loving husband though who wanted to make sure I hit a target before we were done, and he decided I needed to shoot until I hit one. Little did he know, by that time, I wasn't focusing on the target, I was focusing on how bad it would hurt when the gun kicked back when it was fired. I started bruising by the time we got home, and the next day, if you would have seen it, you would have thought my husband beats me! (I would never have to worry about that!) Needless to say he believed that I needed a break after shooting a couple times!

More Babysitting

2009-05-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

So as I said in a previous post, this month has been filled with babysitting. Landon and I just recently watched his brothers kids Friday through Sunday. It went really well actually! I learned A LOT about my husband! We had 3 boys to watch! I was really impressed with Landon! I knew he would be good with kids, but, I did kinda expect that I would be the one getting up at night, and I would change the diapers, and feed little Aiden. Well, the first night, I got up with Aiden, and a minute after, he came over and told me to go lay down. The next day, he fed Aiden some of the time, and helped get the other 2 boys ready. He really stepped up! I realized I found a GREAT catch! It only gets better! The last night we were there, Aiden got up more than once, and Landon was so great, he got up every time! He tried changing his diaper! He is such a great guy! I am definantly a girl who cares a lot about kids, and can't wait to have some of my own! I am so glad that we were able to babysit, and I was able to learn more about my husband! It is true what they say, I really do fall more in love with my husband with every day that passes by! I wish I would have been able to get more pictures of that weekend, but the battery to my camera was dying, and so I was only able to snap 2 shots.

Enjoying the great outdoors!

2009-05-29T11:01:00.000-07:00

Landon and I went hiking sort of for a little bit, and enjoyed a picnic. I love having days off with my Husband, and just being o enjoy it! Things don't tend to get done when my Husband and I have the same days off, but that is okay. I am such a lucky girl! I have a great husband who treats me so well!! He does a good job trying to spoil his wife! Thanks Landon! I am the luckiest one no battle!

Its a girl thing!

2009-05-29T10:47:00.000-07:00

So this month has been full of babysitting! I was able to babysit my sisters girls a couple weeks ago. It was a lot of fun, especially since I don't get to see them very often. Well I decided it would be fun to go and get some bright colored nail polish, and paint their finger nails and toe nails! It was so much fun, and they really seemed to enjoy it. I am excited for down the road a little bit, when I can hopefully have a girl of my own, that I can be girly with, and just have fun! Here are some pictures!

While M and L were playing outside after we had painted our nails, and toe nails, cute M was riding her scooter up and down the sidewalk, and singing. So M came walking up to me and says, "I am singing more beautifully than normal! I have a beautiful voice just like my mother!" I told her yes she did, and she went along riding her scooter for a while longer, and comes back to me. She looked at me with her cute smile, and says "Don't tell anyone about that. " I asked her why she didn't want me to tell anyone else, and she replied" Because than they might want me to sing a musical or something like that, and I just don't know if I really want to do that. " I love being around kids! The things that they say and come up with, keeps your life interesting! Thanks Jaym for letting me watch the girls!

Easter Egg Hunts!

2009-05-06T15:35:00.000-07:00

So here are a couple pictures from both Easter Egg hunts! I love being able to spend time with family! Family means so much to me! I don't know where I would be without them, and I am so lucky with my in-laws! I really have the best in-laws, and am so glad I get along with all of them! At Landon's family, there were 2 golden eggs to be found! My cute little nephew found one of them! You can tell he was so excited! I also had to put a couple pictures up of another nephew even though he wasn't old enough to look for eggs! He is so cute! He does not help the baby hunger factor! I always look forward to playing with him at family events!

Ukranian Eggs

2009-05-06T15:19:00.000-07:00

For Easter this year, we were fortunate enough to be able to make it to both family partys! At my parents, we used my Mom's Pysanky dying kit, or they are also known as Ukranian Eggs as well. It was a lot of fun, Landon and I both really enjoyed dying them! They are fun, because you can really take your time, and do fun designs! The other great thing, is usually you blow the egg, so it is empty, so we will be able to use the eggs for decoration next year, and years to come! Here are some pictures!

8 dozen cookies anyone?

2009-05-06T15:05:00.000-07:00

So the other night, my sister had said she made apple sauce cookies. When I was growing up, I always loved when my dad would make these cookies! They were such a GREAT treat! I also know that all of my family thought they were yummy too, because they would be gone so fast! Well I decided I just had to make them, it was my date night with my husband, and I made him stop at the store to get ingredients on the way home from dinner so I could make them! Well I started making them at 10 pm. Landon thought I was crazy for starting them so late! Well I thought that when my dad would make them, he would double the recipe, and even with it doubled, they were always gone so fast! So I decided that I had better double the recipe so I wouldn't regret not making enough. Well apparently I was wrong, and it was never doubled, because I had around 8 dozen cookies, pretty big too! Needless to say, the pigs at our house were able to enjoy some as well since they didn't all get eaten in time! I also took some pictures, I actually remembered to put on my apron so I didn't ruin yet another shirt!

I'm Back!

2009-05-06T15:03:00.000-07:00

Well after a long break from blogging, not intentionally I am back, and I will hopefully be able to get caught up! My laptop was having issues with the charging cable, and my husband finally fixed it, so I just uploaded all my photos, and am starting to post again!

I did it!

2009-03-19T20:43:00.000-07:00

So I have an issue with cooking, well sort of. I can follow a recipe, but I am not good at improvising, and don't absolutely love to cook! My husband does most of the cooking, and I don't mind, he does a great job! Well I bought a pot roast a couple weeks back, thanks to my sister, and keeping me updated on deals! :D Well Tuesday I had off from work, and decided it was finally time for me to try to cook! Well I went to the store, because I wanted to do the roast in coke, and came back and got it started in the crock pot. Well time went on, and we came home and were getting everything ready to make burritos, like at Cafe Rio or Costa Vita. I of course being the smart one that I am, was wearing a white shirt. Well the apron that was shown in a previous post, never made it on my body! :( I was going to have it as my picture up here, to show that I do LOVE it, and use it! Well anyway, I didn't think things through very well I guess because I tried to pick up half of the roast with just one fork. I was letting all the juices drip off of it first before I moved it to the plate and dripped everywhere, when OF COURSE, it dropped back in the crockpot which was full of Coke, a little bit of fat, and brown sugar. My shirt has now been through the washer 2 with stain remover in hopes that it disappears! But I haven't checked it yet. Welcome to my life!

When it rains it pours!!

2009-03-08T20:45:00.000-07:00

So I drive a Ford Taurus. Since I have gotten married, I have not had the best of luck with my car. The plates expired end of November, and I only had to get emissions done this year. Well it took me clear until end of December first part of January to get my car registered. I had to replace the EGR valve. My dear husband tried to replace it, but was not successful, and not a happy camper after trying. So we got the part replaced, and took it in to get it tested, thinking it would pass, boy were we wrong. The guys at Jiffy Lube told us the only way to reset the computers for it to pass would be to drive up Parleys Canyon, going 55-65 mph and driving 50-60 miles before stopping, and turning around. Needless to say that is what had to be done, and we finally got it registered. Well a couple nights ago, my service engine soon light came on again. Once again it has to do with the EGR valve. When it came on again Landon told me he hated my car.

Well now that you have a little backround, I bought a radio and adapter kit at Circut City since they are going out of business. Well about 2 weeks ago, Landon started switching out my radio for me. I was so shocked at how soon he started doing it. Well he only switched the face plates out, and never connected any wires except the heater. Well today he thought he would finish up the project that he started, and ran wires that he needed to for my radio. ( I wish I would have taken a picture, but I didn't think I would have anything to blog about with the picture) So he finished wiring everything, and I had a working radio again! :D YAY! He put a cd in, and it worked! Well his parents had invited us over to dinner, and so I told him I wanted to take my car since I now had a radio. Well not to far from home, we were turning onto Redwood Road, and it felt like we hit a bump... and I probably don't have to go on, but I will. As soon as we hit it, the radio stopped, and I looked at him like what did you do. Well than I realized, not only did the radio turn off, but the brights in my car got turned on, and the airbag light was flashing at me. Yeah go big or go home I guess. Anyways, I'm tryin to be nice and not laugh too hard and just make it to his parents house. Well we get to his parents, and I turn the car off, and take the key out, and turn off the lights, only to realize the brights light is still on on my dash. So we decide to just leave it and go inside, well than we realize that the key fob is not working either, so I went to the door to push the lock button, oh and of course, that is not working either. So on the drive home, Landon decides to test a couple of other things, the windows, the interior light, the rear defrost, the windshield wipers and fluid, ( I think that was all) were not working at all either. Welcome to my life! So Landon did however just come in, and found out it was a fuse that everything was running off of. But still it made for a very interesting night!

The Chef of the house!

2009-03-07T16:56:00.000-08:00

So my husband does most of the cooking in our house! He does a very good job at it, and I think he does enjoy it. The apron that he is sporting is one that I got at one of my bridal showers. I was told I would get a picture of him in it, and blog it, and she told me, no, I got it so you would start learning to cook, so you could use it! However I think he looks better in it! But Nicole if you are reading this, I am trying to learn some simple recipes thanks to my sister, so I will be using the apron too.

Husband Tag!

2009-02-03T00:12:00.000-08:00

Tag: Ode to Husband

1. Where did you meet?
Blind date, I worked with his cousin at Bath and Body Works, and she set us up!

2. How long did you date before you got married?
just over a year!

3. How long have you been married?
On the 15th of this month, it will be 3 months.. :D Still newly weds!! and Loving every minute!!

4. What is your favorite feature of his?
His smile! It melted my heart right from the start!! from the first day I met him! I know I know, CHEESY!

5. What is your favorite quality of his?
He is a true gentleman! and he is willing to learn! If he doesn't know how to do something, He will figure it out, or find the answer somewhere. He is like my father in that aspect, which was something I always wanted to have in my husband!

6. Does he have a nickname for you?
Honey, or lover, or lover buns

7. What is his favorite color?
I'm pretty sure of blue!

8. What is his favorite food?
Village Baker, Chicken Salad Sandwhich, on white, with dill pickle, and provolone.

9. What is his favorite sport?
:D ROCK BAND!!! :D lol he is not into sports at all! he is a gamer all the way!

10. When and where was your first kiss?
I'm pretty sure in front of my parents house, but I don't know when.... :S

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Cuddling, and watching a movie, or playing games, like wii, or rock band, We are very competitive, with Wii fit I start doing it, and he can ALWAYS do it better, and kinda takes over. lol

12. Do you have any children?
No, not yet, but in the future for sure! we are enjoying a little us time!!

13. Does he have a hidden talent?
He has a very good voice! He never really sings around anyone! and is very quiet in church, but will sing.

14. How old is he?
21 almost 22

15. Who said “I love you” first?
He did, Downstairs at his parents. I had been debating on it, but didn't know if it was too early to say it, and he said it to me.

16. What is his favorite type of music?
Rock, and anything but country and rap.... :D but Country is growing on him! I wonder why..... :D

17. What do you admire the most about him?
He is a gentleman, and treats me so well! He gives me respect, and takes care of me! and I know he is going to be a GREAT dad down the road!

I tag anyone who wants to play along. :)

Do not try this at home!!

2009-01-28T21:59:00.000-08:00

So with the boys getting bored of the bubba-loons, they decided to get 2 lighters, one for each of them, and see how much damage they could do. I do not recommend trying any of this, however, knowing that I couldn't stop it, I did have to get pictures, and document it! So here are some pictures! Yes Landon did light one of the balloons while holding it, and than when it was on fire, started kinda waving it around. Also, yes, there is a balloon on the table that is on fire, it was the one that was on his finger, he threw it on the table! Very, very interesting night! Good thing I grew up with 4 brothers! I was telling Landon, I was sent to a family of 4 brothers to prepare for living with him, and his brother Wayne. Landon does do a lot of picking on me! But I'm used to it! I know he loves me. Enjoy the pictures!! P.S. Both of the lighters were empty bdefore they were ready to be done playing with fire, and bubba-loons!!

Remember bubba loons?

2009-01-28T21:01:00.000-08:00

So a couple nights ago, Landon and I had to go pick up a present for my nephew for his birthday, as we are looking through k-mart, we found bubba loons. That is not what they used to be called, but I can't remember the name. So they used to come with a little straw, and the tube with the stuff to blow your own balloons. I remember getting so excited to go to the drug store, and be able to get some. They were so cool! So Landon and I bought some! We had fun playing with it for a little bit. So here are some pictures from the night. The picture with the flame, was just a little peak of what happened when the boys became bored, and Wayne read the packaging, with it saying do not play with around open flames. More pictures in next post.

And so it begins!

2009-01-19T16:48:00.000-08:00

A new start to a new life. So I live in a house that is almost 100 years old. It is a cute little house, but the people who lived here before, decided to do a "GREAT" job (or quick, mand just to get it done and out of the way ). So slowly things are getting fixed. First came the stairs. I'm really sad that I didn't get a before picture. The old stairs were horrible! I'm not very tall, and had to duck when going down the stairs. To go down to our room, there were maybe 8 stairs total, not even kidding. So here is a couple pictures of what it looks like now, and there will be completed pictures once it is finished. Man these stairs are so much nicer!

Hiking with the Hubby!

2009-01-19T16:33:00.000-08:00

So just after I got married, Landon and I decided it would be fun to get some lunch, and maybe go for a short hike up little cottonwood canyon. We found this cute little picnic site, and got a couple of pretty good pictures! But am now just posting, because I finally was able to download the pictures to my laptop! So here they are.

Contrary to belief of my sister....

2008-12-12T20:39:00.000-08:00

So to give just a little bit of backround, when I was little, I ate ramen noodles 24/7. I am being completely honest!! Also I am a very picky eater! Even at a young age, I had a certain way I had to eat it, and I'm pretty sure my sister could still to this day tell you exactly how much water it had to have, how many ice cubes, and how many pieces of bread.
So with that said, I'm pretty sure my whole family thought I would never get sick of it. I haven't eaten it every day, but I still ate it quite often while growing up. Well this week, I was every so lucky (very sarcastic!) to get the flu bug that has been going around. It started Sunday, and its starting to finally go away. Well I have this GREAT husband, who treats me so well! He has taken such good care of me through this flu! Well he was getting worried when 3 days went by, and I hadn't really eaten anything. So he asked what I would eat, so naturally, I said ramen. After 2 tries, I have come to the conclusion, that I think I have officially over dosed on it. I can still eat it if I'm craving it, but other than that, it just isn't the same!

I'm thankful for....

2008-11-27T21:35:00.000-08:00

I'm thankful to have found the love of my life. I'm thankful to have been able to marry my best friend. I have such a gentleman for a husband. I know I will never have to worry about anything, I will always be taken care of. I'm thankful to have a husband, that is on the same page as me, when it comes to how important family is, and when we talk about other things, he is on the same page. I'm thankful to have married someone like my dad, who I have always looked up too, and hoped that one day I could find someone like him for my spouse. I enjoyed my first thanksgiving with the love of my life this year, and am excited to spend the rest of them with him, and both of our families!

Do I live in Boonieville?

2008-11-21T22:46:00.000-08:00

So, I am a newly married girl. Well right now we are living with my brother in law, in his basement. He just bought a house. It is almost 100 years old, and has a dirt room that we found a latrine in.... (another story, for another time though) Anyway, this house has .55 acre, so it is great for farming. My brother in law owns 4 pigs now.
So now that you have a little back round, I was driving home from work last night, and didn't get off until 11:30. It is very dark on one of the streets I drive home on. As I'm driving, I see something big and round up ahead of me going across the road, but it was too dark to tell what it was, so naturally I slowed down. As I get closer, I realize it is some tumble weed, about 2 - 2 1/2 feet tall. I feel like I live on the outskirts of town, but with a neighborhood all around me...

2008-11-17T22:14:00.000-08:00

Just some wedding photos from Saturday.

"Now we just grow old together"

2008-11-16T15:03:00.000-08:00

So last night, we are laying in bed, after the wedding is over, and my cute hubby looks at me. He says, "Guess what? Its over, now we just grow old together. " :D I thought that was so cute! How often do we look forward to the future and how much better things will be once it is over, instead of enjoying every minute life has to offer? I know I do this all the time. I now get the chance to grow old one day at a time with my husband! How lucky am I?