Dave and I have been deceiving people in the blogging world for quite some time...do you remember this post http://thecardstricks.blogspot.com/2010/03/whoda-thunk_22.html (I'm not smart enough to link it). Although all documents were true and deserved there's been a bit of a change in plans. Some already know, so this might be anti-climatic, but here's the real scoop:
Dave will actually be attending the University of Utah (I can hear my brothers and mom squirm) to get his masters Instructional Design and Educational Technology. It has been a rollercoaster ride to get to this point, but we feel that it is perfect for Dave what he is doing and what he wants to go on doing. We're really excited despite his absence in the home!
As for me. Even though I had sent my letter of intent to attend the U...we just felt that two of us would show a betrayal...just kidding. Something more important came up! After a lot of prayers and hoping, we are finally expecting...a baby. No, really we are. I am 20 weeks along, due January first and we just found out that we will be having a baby girl. We are so excited and understand even more of how miraculous of a gift it is.
I will post pictures of such events at a later time...but for now these words of good news will have to do.
And that's 7 days of posting!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Conclusion of Our Trip
Continued from "yesterday," our trip really was wonderful. Along with seeing all the wonderful sights we spent a lot of time with this good couple.
A lot from this angle...
We laughed a lot in the car, cried a little ;), and talked. Dave and I have plenty of one liners from my parents that are pretty priceless--which were helped my dads hearing aids and my mom's guileless nature. In addition to the good times, Dave and I were able to see a lot more than we would have if we'd gone on our own. A wonderful blessing to have them with us.
A few of the days we were able to stay with family in Indiana. Unfortunately we didn't get pictures of people...just the important stuff--BOWLING. My mom's side of the family owns a bowling alley in Indiana so when we go visit we do A LOT of bowling. Dave bowled 5 games in a row one day. We very much enjoyed ourselves...especially when we were with my aunts and uncles and cousins!!
Great Form, right?
Dave's score
AND MY SCORE!!!! I beat my mom and had to document it. This was the first game we'd played and I never got close to that score again, but that moment was definitely a moment of glory.
Tomorrow's post...updating this month and more!
A lot from this angle...
We laughed a lot in the car, cried a little ;), and talked. Dave and I have plenty of one liners from my parents that are pretty priceless--which were helped my dads hearing aids and my mom's guileless nature. In addition to the good times, Dave and I were able to see a lot more than we would have if we'd gone on our own. A wonderful blessing to have them with us.
A few of the days we were able to stay with family in Indiana. Unfortunately we didn't get pictures of people...just the important stuff--BOWLING. My mom's side of the family owns a bowling alley in Indiana so when we go visit we do A LOT of bowling. Dave bowled 5 games in a row one day. We very much enjoyed ourselves...especially when we were with my aunts and uncles and cousins!!
Great Form, right?
Dave's score
AND MY SCORE!!!! I beat my mom and had to document it. This was the first game we'd played and I never got close to that score again, but that moment was definitely a moment of glory.
Tomorrow's post...updating this month and more!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Church History Part
After coming home from our long trip, Dave and I both commented on how incredible it was to feel the Spirit in each of the church history sites. Although we felt the Spirit in the U.S. History places, it was definitely more powerful in the sites where the gospel was restored.
First stop, Peter Whitmer Farm.
Sacred Grove--It was such a great experience to be there with Dave for his first time. Dave is so good in his desires to feel the Spirit and this was a powerful place.
Smith Farmhouse
Palmyra Temple
Hill Cummorah
Pageant--It poured from mid-afternoon through half of the pageant. Other people had ponchos and umbrellas...we had trash bags. Each of us used at least 3 bags to help keep us dry--some worked better than others. We even had people asking if we had extras they could use. Despite the rain the pageant was great
(hope you enjoy that picture mom!!!)
Niagara Falls (not church history but sandwhiched in there)
Kirtland Temple
Newel K. Whitney Store--It was wonderful to be in these places where revelations were received and the restoration flourished. Such a wonderful Spirit.
John Johnson Farm
Carthage--this wonderful family was baptized in Colorado while I served there during the winter of my mission. They are INCREDIBLE people. They have since moved to Illinois and were willing to meet up with us in Carthage. They are such a great example to me of faith. I was rejuvenated by being with them again.
My beloved Carthage. I learned so much from serving there, giving tours and bearing my testimony of Joseph Smith. It was so wonderful to have Dave there with me and to tell him all the stories that mean so much to me and has made me who I am.
Nauvoo Temple--another place that I deeply love after being able to go weekly while on my mission. It is the most beautiful temple.
Another beautiful place. If you are ever going to Nauvoo make sure that you eat at this delicious cafe and bakery in Fort Madison--across the river. You have to have a dessert and eat part of it before your lunch--that was our tradition! I was so excited to go back and eat there and I was not disappointed.
Nauvoo
Winter Quarters
On the way home...
We were all ready to be home by the end of our 16 days excursion. We'd seen so much and been filled greatly. My favorite from the overall trip was to be in Nauvoo with Dave. In addition to the touring and showing him my favorite things, we were able to see the Pageant. If anyone has the opportunity to go to the Nauvoo pageant, do it. It is by far my favorite pageant (and not just because I am biased and love Nauvoo)!! It delivers such a powerful message of eternal families, temples, and Jesus Christ. So powerful.
Not only were we able to strengthen our testimony of the gospel, but Dave and I (poor Dave) were able to spend a lot of time with my parents and family in Nauvoo!!! But that's for tomorrow.
First stop, Peter Whitmer Farm.
Sacred Grove--It was such a great experience to be there with Dave for his first time. Dave is so good in his desires to feel the Spirit and this was a powerful place.
Smith Farmhouse
Palmyra Temple
Hill Cummorah
Pageant--It poured from mid-afternoon through half of the pageant. Other people had ponchos and umbrellas...we had trash bags. Each of us used at least 3 bags to help keep us dry--some worked better than others. We even had people asking if we had extras they could use. Despite the rain the pageant was great
(hope you enjoy that picture mom!!!)
Niagara Falls (not church history but sandwhiched in there)
Kirtland Temple
Newel K. Whitney Store--It was wonderful to be in these places where revelations were received and the restoration flourished. Such a wonderful Spirit.
John Johnson Farm
Carthage--this wonderful family was baptized in Colorado while I served there during the winter of my mission. They are INCREDIBLE people. They have since moved to Illinois and were willing to meet up with us in Carthage. They are such a great example to me of faith. I was rejuvenated by being with them again.
My beloved Carthage. I learned so much from serving there, giving tours and bearing my testimony of Joseph Smith. It was so wonderful to have Dave there with me and to tell him all the stories that mean so much to me and has made me who I am.
Nauvoo Temple--another place that I deeply love after being able to go weekly while on my mission. It is the most beautiful temple.
Another beautiful place. If you are ever going to Nauvoo make sure that you eat at this delicious cafe and bakery in Fort Madison--across the river. You have to have a dessert and eat part of it before your lunch--that was our tradition! I was so excited to go back and eat there and I was not disappointed.
Nauvoo
Winter Quarters
On the way home...
We were all ready to be home by the end of our 16 days excursion. We'd seen so much and been filled greatly. My favorite from the overall trip was to be in Nauvoo with Dave. In addition to the touring and showing him my favorite things, we were able to see the Pageant. If anyone has the opportunity to go to the Nauvoo pageant, do it. It is by far my favorite pageant (and not just because I am biased and love Nauvoo)!! It delivers such a powerful message of eternal families, temples, and Jesus Christ. So powerful.
Not only were we able to strengthen our testimony of the gospel, but Dave and I (poor Dave) were able to spend a lot of time with my parents and family in Nauvoo!!! But that's for tomorrow.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Vacation...
If you could call it that...maybe the term trip would define it better. We were gone for 14 days and saw Appomattox Courthouse, Monticello, Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Palmyra, Niagara Falls, Kirtland, Indiana (my mom's side of family), Carthage, Nauvoo, Kanesville, and Winter Quarters by car. We were waking up early, driving a lot, and getting to bed late. We had originally decided to take the trip because Dave will be teaching Doctrine and Covenants this year in Seminary and had thought that it would be a good thing to see all the places he'd be teaching about. Overall it was an awesome experience. Here are pictures from the U.S. History part of our trip and tomorrow I will do the Church History.
Appomattox Courthouse
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Lincoln Memorial
The Mall
The Holocaust Museum
Smithsonian
Gettysburg
Gettysburg
I had been to all of these places before (except Appomattox Courthouse), but it was Dave's first time. It was an incredible experience to see the history and lives of those who helped to establish our country. We felt the Spirit a number of times as we thought of how God's hand has been here all along. One of my favorites this time around was to see the flag that the Star Spangled Banner was written about. It was powerful to see this old worn flag and to have the great pride in our country. It was especially meaningful this time around because it was just after we celebrated the 4th of July and because of Taylor's recent deployment--being reminded of what he was willing to sacrifice for. So, regardless of the record heat days while in the D.C area, it really was an awesome experience!
Appomattox Courthouse
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Lincoln Memorial
The Mall
The Holocaust Museum
Smithsonian
Gettysburg
Gettysburg
I had been to all of these places before (except Appomattox Courthouse), but it was Dave's first time. It was an incredible experience to see the history and lives of those who helped to establish our country. We felt the Spirit a number of times as we thought of how God's hand has been here all along. One of my favorites this time around was to see the flag that the Star Spangled Banner was written about. It was powerful to see this old worn flag and to have the great pride in our country. It was especially meaningful this time around because it was just after we celebrated the 4th of July and because of Taylor's recent deployment--being reminded of what he was willing to sacrifice for. So, regardless of the record heat days while in the D.C area, it really was an awesome experience!
Friday, August 13, 2010
June!
more specifically Birthdays and Ragnar.
Dave's Birthday...
My Birthday...
Ragnar
Dave's Van--Their team was made up of Seminary teachers and wives (and a couple of friends). Their name...Run and Not be Weary. What else would you expect!
Waiting for his 3rd leg to start.
The team at the finish line.
(and no Annie, I will not cheat for you...)
Dave's Birthday...
My Birthday...
Ragnar
Dave's Van--Their team was made up of Seminary teachers and wives (and a couple of friends). Their name...Run and Not be Weary. What else would you expect!
Waiting for his 3rd leg to start.
The team at the finish line.
(and no Annie, I will not cheat for you...)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Family Reunions
At the beginning of June, right after Dave's school got out, we went with the his family up to Christmas Meadows in the Uintahs. It was great weather while we were. We stayed in a cabin where we watched movies, played minute to win it, and went 4-wheeling(which is the only thing we took pictures of...oops). It was an awesome break.
On the way home we stopped by Provo Falls. They were beautiful. Thanks mom and dad for the wonderful time!!!
The end of July we were able to get all of my family together and meet up with them in Sunny San Diego...unfortunately there was very little sun and about 10 degrees below average! It was still wonderful. We went to the Mormon Battalion Visitor Center, made Smores, went to Sea World (my first time), and played at the beach. It's hard to get us all together so it was fun to be around all the siblings, their spouses and the 18 grandkids! Chaos.
Mormon Battalion VC
Grandkids (this was like the 15th picture to be taken...don't they look happy?)
Dave relaxing!!
Sea World--these nieces and nephew wanted to come home and live with us after this fun filled day!
On the Beach
Crazy Family...really
And here's me and Dave.
It was an awesome trip. So great to be with family. Thanks mom and dad!!!
On the way home we stopped by Provo Falls. They were beautiful. Thanks mom and dad for the wonderful time!!!
The end of July we were able to get all of my family together and meet up with them in Sunny San Diego...unfortunately there was very little sun and about 10 degrees below average! It was still wonderful. We went to the Mormon Battalion Visitor Center, made Smores, went to Sea World (my first time), and played at the beach. It's hard to get us all together so it was fun to be around all the siblings, their spouses and the 18 grandkids! Chaos.
Mormon Battalion VC
Grandkids (this was like the 15th picture to be taken...don't they look happy?)
Dave relaxing!!
Sea World--these nieces and nephew wanted to come home and live with us after this fun filled day!
On the Beach
Crazy Family...really
And here's me and Dave.
It was an awesome trip. So great to be with family. Thanks mom and dad!!!
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