A piece of Heaven...

April 18th, 2009 we became sealed for all time and eternity in the St.George temple. I have really been pondering about how words could possible describe this experience. As the days led up to our special day I was feeled with a mix of emotions...for the most part I was anxious, excited, nervous, not sure what to expect, etc. Then there was the part of me that felt like I did not deserve such an amazing promise. I have put this post off for so long because I knew I would bawl the whole time. As tears roll down my face, I want my friends and family to know that the gospel really saved me from a long hard road. I know with all my heart and soul that this is the way. As soon as I walked into the temple I was filled with the overwhelming power of the spirit. Truly, I felt like I was walking around Heaven. I personally that that we are all on our own journey, and that there is a time for everyone to decide what is best for their own life and family. I will forever be grateful for the people that influenced my life for the better. To this very day I do not think of myself as better than an individual struggling with whatever it may be, but instead as a chance to help them better their lives. My husband has one of the most sincere, genuine hearts of any man that I have known. He has been through so much during his life here on earth, but has become an amazing person from it all. How did I ever get so lucky to have him for all eternity is beyond my comprehension. Here are a few pictures of our special day. I love the one of Jensen knocking on Heaven's door. When Jesse was asked how the temple made him feel, his reply "I felt perfect" Wow!

Wild Hogs

Those who know me well...know that I have an untamed wild heart. One of my life dreams was to be a biker babe (the nice "b" word lol). There was always such a free spirited feeling that went along with the whole biker image. Well, lucky me...I married a free spirited, wild at heart, biker hunk...together we have truly fullfilled many of our dreams. This last weekend we rode the bike through the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I am still amazed at the beauty! We went through Cedar, Toquerville, Colorado City, Fredonia, The Kiabab, Jacob's Lake, Kanab, and back through Zion. We hit rain, snow (and no we don't have all the gear...yet), strong winds, and sun. Even though the weather was not cooperating, I was sitting behind the love of my life taking it all head on. Ben is everything I could have ever wanted in a man. He gives me so much security and I know with him beside me I can do anything I ever wanted. I love life and I definitely love LIVING life!

Slacker...

Yes, I am talking about me...the one who was overly excited about entering the blog world. I have so much to post and tell everyone about, but time just slips right out from under me. I once thought I had no life and no friends, but little did I know...I was so popular in cyber space lol I may be delirious because I am now laughing at myself. Anyway, be prepared...I have devoted some time to catching up on my blog this week. Peace out :)

Spring time

I believe it to be true, spring is FINALLY here. This weather has been much anticipated, so we took full advantage and started the yard work. I don't know about other kids, but mine love the water. I actually get so frustrated because at least 3 times a day they either take a bath (flood the bathroom floor), or dispose of all clothing and run through the sprinklers. Sprinklers and I have a love hate relationship. I get so tired of all the laundry! Instead of coming in and getting suits on they just ditch the clothes wherever the dirtiest spot is and then proceed to run over them with their wet bodies. Here are some pics of our family the other night playing in the yard while Dad worked on the sprinkler system. Note 1: Jensen is eating her cheeto with snot all over her face...I apologize. Note 2: The wedgie is my fav lol

PS I am having issues with the pictures downloading. I will put them on after I punch my computer about 50 times.

Help...please!

I am not sure what has been going on around here lately, but I am ready to throw in the towel with this whole motherhood stuff. I must vent...it really helps me release these demons inside of me lol! I am starting to understand child abuse...really! Jesse is the chicken butt around here for sure. EVERY night he crawls into my bed (bad enough), but what really gets me...his diaper leaks onto my nice new bed 99% of the time. If anyone has any idea on what to do about this, let me know. He broke my Mother's Day present that I never got to use :( Paige and Jesse told Ben and I they hated us, church, and their stupid clothes. I am sitting here laughing, but really it is getting to me. Paige told her grandma that I don't love her and she didn't miss her family at all (this after I let her go where she wanted for 3 days). We were always told that when you are preparing to go to the temple, Satan really works his magic on the family. The crazy thing is we never felt anything bad, as a matter a fact, it was all too good. Well...little did I know, we would be slammed with the true everyday trials. I knew this was not the easy road :) I must start going to my quiet place more often and pleading for help from above. Until then...you wise, perfect moms, help a sister out lol!

Out with the old...in with the new...

Sand that is! We finally dug out the horrible dirty free sand from the river bed and replaced it with new super awesome sand (I think I wanted it more than anyone lol). I love the texture of it and will spend my fair share of time playing in it. Jesse was sure proud and loved helping Dad get it in the sand box.

Happy Easter!

I can honestly say this was one of the best Easter's I have had in a long time. I had around 30 family members come to the farm and we had a blast. My sister's husband had a bunny suit and I dang near peed my pants laughing so hard. I grew up very close to my cousins. I think of them more like siblings and I am so grateful for the childhood memories that I have of them. I want them to know how important they are in my life and that my heart is filled when I am around them. Thinking of them brings that saying to mind..."We may not have it all together, but together we have it all"...not sure if that is how it goes, but you get the picture. I hope your Easter was enriched with gratitude for the amazing sacrifice our Savior endured for us to feel peace in our hearts. I love the gospel and what it has done for my family!