There are a few things that I thank the Lord for each and everyday of my life. One, my Chelsea. I know that will be no surprise to any of you. Two, for animals. They have a gift that humans just don't have, and I'm grateful I've always been able to see it. And third, for sending people into my life that have changed me forever.
There are a few people in particular that I am forever changed for knowing. One of them is Bill Rowley. He will never know to what extent he has changed mine and Chelsea's lives. I am truly changed forever for knowing him. I have never met such a pure Christian in my life. If any person in the world doubts if Mormons are Christians, they need to meet Bill. They will never question it again. He always listens to the spirit, and does exactly what it prompts him to do, no matter what it is. Which I have been a beneficiary to.
I have also been continually reminded of the changes that have come into my life for knowing Amy Perschon. I knew the moment I met Amy that she was a kindred spirit of mine (gotta love that Anne of Green Gables). To say that Chels and Amy are alike would be an understatement. Which tells you why I love Amy so much. Amy has been the answer to Chelsea's prayers on countless occasions. I don't know if she knows that. And since she has been an answer to Chels' prayers, she has been one to mine as well. Amy always has someone other than herself at the forefront of her thoughts. Her boys are two of luckiest kids in the world.
I just had to post this today, as I have been reminded that both of these people will now, and forever be, life altering friends. I can't thank the Lord enough for blessing my life in such a way.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
7 Years and Counting
Today is mine and Quenten's 7 year anniversary. I just read Amy Perchon's 8 year anniversary post and it got me all ready to write this (I LOVE YOUR STORY AMY!).
So the things I remember about this day 7 years ago are:
1. Sleeping very little the night before. I actually slept in my mom's bed with her because I didn't want to try to sleep alone. Thanks to my cute mom for letting me do so! :)
2. Getting up and working out to "Slim in 6." I wanted to have those endorphins so I would feel the best I could about myself that day.
3. Calling in an order of french toast to Mimi's Cafe and having Chels pick it up and drop it off to my husband to be. Then she took him to get a massage that I had setup for him as well. I wanted him good and relaxed for the day ahead.
4. Getting my hair done and thinking "this sure feels like any other day." I thought I would feel like a bride, you know like the feeling of Christmas morning or something? I don't know why I thought THIS day would feel any different from any other day of the year, but it didn't. At least not until we got in the temple.
5. Forgetting our marriage license. I ran through a list of things that I needed over and over again, and that was definitely on the list. I lovingly forgot to pick it up off of the table next to the front door as I walked out. It was so close to making it with us...
6. My very upset mother that I had forgotten said marriage license.
7. Ned Winder's sweet sense of humor to lighten the tense feelings we were all having about the license. And then, his twinkley eyes that looked at me and told me this day was about me and Quenten and everything would be fine. And it was.
8. Getting a happy meal at Wendy's of all places (if you know my family, you know that I never would have eaten at Wendy's if it weren't for Niki Ford). It hit the spot after the sealing and photos and all.
9. Being so surprised at all of the people that showed up! There wasn't supposed to be a formal line, but it ended up that way because there were so many people! Everytime we would move a line would start to form. Oh well, sorry people who had to wait for an hour just to say hello. Sheesh!
10. The Bean boys. Tim, Jake, and Colby made sure that I didn't have to worry about quite a few things. That was the day I realized they were my FAMILY. I love them so much, more then they will ever know.
11. Being overwhelmed that I was now with THE Quenten Jennings. After a few mintues of talking, some priesthood power, and some tears that was it! For all eternity! And he looked so dang handsome the whole time too! He wasn't rattled at all by everything, he was just his normal "everything is good" self. I love that about him.
Those are just a few things I remember of the day that I wanted to put down. More to come in the anniversary's to come! :)
Love you my husband! Mine forever!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
A Wish Come Seriously True...
So the way that this fabulous dream come true came about is not the greatest story in the world. It actually scared me to death and kept me from sleeping much at all last Tuesday night. Well, this story and the story of my little Chels Lyn in the ER combined (I knew Chels would be okay when I went home after the ER, but I was still nervous that I wasn't going to be next to her just in case).
A few years later, I found out that my mom's neighbors had just gotten an Irish Wolfhound puppy. And thus Kells came into my life. I go and see her when I am up at my mom's for dinner every other Sunday. Her sweet family has been so kind to let me indulge my dog-emptiness and invade their home once or twice a month. On with the story, Kells had a serious surgery last week, and almost died. I was so worried (thus the little sleep part 1). But she came through surgery well, and is now back to (well almost) her old self.
Her family had a family reunion planned, so I offered to watch her so they could still go. Little did they know it was for highly selfish reasons. I have had so much fun just being with her. She has the sweetest heart! I am completely in love with this girly!
Anyway, this is the lovely lady Kells. She is technically an Irish Wolfhound. She weighs about 120 lbs, but is so thin and elegant. The mails can hit up to 200 lbs. I remember the first time I met a Wolfhound and I was honestly scared to death. I thought that he (I met him at Cottonwood Animal Hospital, can't remember his name at the moment) was one of the ugliest things I'd ever seen. But then, I spent some time with him, and absolutely fell in love with his eccentric beauty.
A few years later, I found out that my mom's neighbors had just gotten an Irish Wolfhound puppy. And thus Kells came into my life. I go and see her when I am up at my mom's for dinner every other Sunday. Her sweet family has been so kind to let me indulge my dog-emptiness and invade their home once or twice a month. On with the story, Kells had a serious surgery last week, and almost died. I was so worried (thus the little sleep part 1). But she came through surgery well, and is now back to (well almost) her old self.Her family had a family reunion planned, so I offered to watch her so they could still go. Little did they know it was for highly selfish reasons. I have had so much fun just being with her. She has the sweetest heart! I am completely in love with this girly! Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Too True...
I think I have posted an article I loved once, but I haven't found anything that I have been that enthrawled with to want to tell whoever reads this (if anyone) to read it too.Until now.... this article struck a cord with me, and made me happy that someone in Washington, DC actually cares about the freedoms of this country. It's simple, but I just loved it.
Read or don't read, no skin off my teeth (can I say that I hate that saying? I've never used it before, and I don't think I will ever use it again. YUCK!) All I have to say is, let me decide peeps.
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=16338523&nid=757
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Old Friends...
My old friend Tony Horton and I are going to rekindle our friendship again....
We are inviting Chalene Johnson to the party.
Hopefully this will be a lifestyle change once again... at least here's hoping. I was able to maintain for a little over three years. Then I started making the same old excuse of "I DESERVE TO EAT THAT!" Instead of telling myself I deserve NOT to eat it, or to eat half of it, instead of the whole dang thing. Oh my, how I love you Ben and Jerry... We must become less close of friends, I need more room for Tony...
And here goes Day 1....
Monday, June 27, 2011
Christmas in ALMOST July...
I've decided this is what I want for Christmas this year. I have wanted one for quite some time, so I decided to document this want so I don't forget when it comes time for Christmas. I get asked what I want, and I can never remember. So here it is: 
The Black and Decker Deluxe Pro Electric Paint Roller.
I may not get a chance to use it until we move (sometime in my next lifetime), or I might get tired of waiting around and just re-vamp our condo from top to bottom.
You never know... :)
The Black and Decker Deluxe Pro Electric Paint Roller.
I may not get a chance to use it until we move (sometime in my next lifetime), or I might get tired of waiting around and just re-vamp our condo from top to bottom.
You never know... :)
Monday, June 20, 2011
Things I've Learned...
I've been thinking of some "attributes" that I have recently acquired. Well, things that I don't think I had before, but I feel like I have had to learn in the last few months. I must say, I am rather proud of myself. Or at least I'm grateful in some way that the Lord has forced me into submission.
And that's all I can really think of for the moment. But the two of those things have been taking up an awful lot of my time and energy as of late. Here's to hoping I've learned enough on these two subjects for the time being. All I can say, is that thanks to the three people you see in the pictures throughout this post, I would not be as sane as I am at the moment. If you can call it sane... HA! HA! ;)
#1- Remember how I said that I have never known content? Well, I'm living and breathing content these days. I'm grateful for my home, my car, my job, etc. Even though I want to move, want a new car, want to work only by choice, etc. Having your hubby lose his jobs makes you incredibly grateful for what you DO have, not what you DON'T.
#2- Balls. Yep, I said it. I have had to do and say a lot of things I wouldn't have wanted to in the last few months. I am generally an honest person, but only when asked for my opinion. But as of late I haven't had a choice in the matter. Honesty has been a necessity.
And that's all I can really think of for the moment. But the two of those things have been taking up an awful lot of my time and energy as of late. Here's to hoping I've learned enough on these two subjects for the time being. All I can say, is that thanks to the three people you see in the pictures throughout this post, I would not be as sane as I am at the moment. If you can call it sane... HA! HA! ;)
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