Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Markham's headstone
Well Shane and I finally got on the ball and ordered a headstone for Markham. It had been a long time coming, and I don't know why we had put off so long, we just did. We ordered it in March, and we were told that it would be in around Memorial day. So much to our surprise, when Shane and I went to check things out, it was already in place. I guess it has been in for a couple of weeks. What???? We never received a phone call saying that it was ready to be set or anything. Good thing I took my camera. It's not the best picture, as the sun was shining brightly. Anyways you get the idea.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Blessings through trials
After taking a few weeks off from blogging, I decided that it was time to get back to it. I have missed it. I love being able to update my friends and family with the happenings of our lives.
March has come and gone, and I have to say that it was much easier to get through then I expected.
I know most of you who read our blog, already know about our trials, but for those of you who don't know. Last March 17th, 18th and 19th we had good things happen, and not so good things happen. March 17th- we found out we were having a boy, and that I was diagnosed with a VERY SHORT cervix. To be able to carry this baby to term I was going to have to have my cervix stitched shut. The doctors thought that I would be fine for a few weeks, and I could wait to see what my doctor told me. Shane and I left with the hospital with a lot to take in. March 18th- My water broke and I went into a very pre-term labor (I was 18.5 weeks into my pregnancy). I was taken to the hospital, where Shane and I learned that I was going to lose our baby. It was extremely hard to hear, but Shane and I knew that everything would be alright. March 19th- Just shortly after midnight, our son was born. He had returned home to our Heavenly Father.
Though this experience was so hard on both Shane and I, it has taught us a lot of the Atoning sacrifice that our Savior Jesus Christ made for each and every one of us. This experience has strengthened our testimonies of our Savior. We both know that he lived and died for each one of us and that he took upon all of our pains, sins and aliments, so that we could come to this earth and experience the trials that we go through, so that in the end it will all be worth it.
I know that I had to go through this, so that one day I may be able to help someone else through the exact situation. Shane and I are so thankful to all of you who have been there for us this past year. Thank you again for your prayers, and the many, many talks about this experience, and others. You will never really know how this has helped me out, I am eternally grateful for family and friends like you. Shane and I have truly been blessed. Thank you for being there for me and lifting me up, when I was ready to fall apart. I love you all!!!! Nan
P.S. If you didn't get the opportunity to listen to General Conference, I would challenge you to do so. If you missed the talk given by Elder Scott in the Saturday afternoon session. Please listen to it or read it. It can and will help you through anything that you are going through. I have gained a new respect for this man. For I have to confess that I often fell asleep during his address', or I found myself focusing on other things. I know that this topic was revealed to him through the spirit, and that he is truly called by God. I will be listening to his address' from now on, and I hope that you will too.
Here is the link to listen to his message.
http://lds.org/move/index.html?type=conference04-2009&event=april179&lang=english
March has come and gone, and I have to say that it was much easier to get through then I expected.
I know most of you who read our blog, already know about our trials, but for those of you who don't know. Last March 17th, 18th and 19th we had good things happen, and not so good things happen. March 17th- we found out we were having a boy, and that I was diagnosed with a VERY SHORT cervix. To be able to carry this baby to term I was going to have to have my cervix stitched shut. The doctors thought that I would be fine for a few weeks, and I could wait to see what my doctor told me. Shane and I left with the hospital with a lot to take in. March 18th- My water broke and I went into a very pre-term labor (I was 18.5 weeks into my pregnancy). I was taken to the hospital, where Shane and I learned that I was going to lose our baby. It was extremely hard to hear, but Shane and I knew that everything would be alright. March 19th- Just shortly after midnight, our son was born. He had returned home to our Heavenly Father.
Though this experience was so hard on both Shane and I, it has taught us a lot of the Atoning sacrifice that our Savior Jesus Christ made for each and every one of us. This experience has strengthened our testimonies of our Savior. We both know that he lived and died for each one of us and that he took upon all of our pains, sins and aliments, so that we could come to this earth and experience the trials that we go through, so that in the end it will all be worth it.
I know that I had to go through this, so that one day I may be able to help someone else through the exact situation. Shane and I are so thankful to all of you who have been there for us this past year. Thank you again for your prayers, and the many, many talks about this experience, and others. You will never really know how this has helped me out, I am eternally grateful for family and friends like you. Shane and I have truly been blessed. Thank you for being there for me and lifting me up, when I was ready to fall apart. I love you all!!!! Nan
P.S. If you didn't get the opportunity to listen to General Conference, I would challenge you to do so. If you missed the talk given by Elder Scott in the Saturday afternoon session. Please listen to it or read it. It can and will help you through anything that you are going through. I have gained a new respect for this man. For I have to confess that I often fell asleep during his address', or I found myself focusing on other things. I know that this topic was revealed to him through the spirit, and that he is truly called by God. I will be listening to his address' from now on, and I hope that you will too.
Here is the link to listen to his message.
http://lds.org/move/index.html?type=conference04-2009&event=april179&lang=english
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Not really in the blogging mood
I'm not really in the blogging mood. Actually I have been dreading March. I hate St. Patricks Day, I hate March 18th and I love/hate March 19th, and the days following. It has been a long hard year, and one that I am very anxious to end. If any of you want details I will share them as to why I hate March so bad.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Florida trip 2008
March 1st marks a year ago since Shane and I, along with my parents made our way to Florida to visit with my brother and his family. I really can't believe that it has been a year. So here are a few of the pictures we took from Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center.
The Orlando Temple
Emma in Minnie Mouse' house
My Brother Nathan
A Tree Frog that was in our condo when we got home one night.
Shane and I in front of Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom
A Space Shuttle replica- Kennedy Space Center
Launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center- the orange top is part of the actual shuttle that took off two days after we returned home from Florida.
Emma, Benjamin, and Jacob posing as astronauts.
Nan, Shane and Jacob posing as astronauts
Shane and his sunglasses inside a part of the shuttle. By the end of the trip Shane was on pair 3 of the Sunglasses. He lost I think 4 pair in 2008 alone.
Cute little Benjamin
Croc that Shane hit with a quarter to see if was alive. Made my mom and I jump back even from ten feet about the ugly thing.
African Safari at the Animal Kingdom
Rhino in Animal Kingdom
A cool upside down tree in Animal Kingdom. These trees are native to Africa.
The Orlando Temple
Emma in Minnie Mouse' house
My Brother Nathan
A Tree Frog that was in our condo when we got home one night.
Shane and I in front of Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom
A Space Shuttle replica- Kennedy Space Center
Launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center- the orange top is part of the actual shuttle that took off two days after we returned home from Florida.
Emma, Benjamin, and Jacob posing as astronauts.
Nan, Shane and Jacob posing as astronauts
Shane and his sunglasses inside a part of the shuttle. By the end of the trip Shane was on pair 3 of the Sunglasses. He lost I think 4 pair in 2008 alone.
Cute little Benjamin
Croc that Shane hit with a quarter to see if was alive. Made my mom and I jump back even from ten feet about the ugly thing.
African Safari at the Animal Kingdom
Rhino in Animal Kingdom
A cool upside down tree in Animal Kingdom. These trees are native to Africa.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Tagged yet again!!!!
Seven things I can do:
1. Bake Cookies
2. Clean my house, do the dishes, and the laundry (Shane wishes I wouldn't do the last. He hates the way I do laundry).
3. Laugh
4. Talk, talk, talk
5. Memorize songs word for word
6. Straighten my hair (everyday)
7. Change the toilet paper roll
Seven things I can NOT do:
1. Lose weight (Stupid PCOS I really really hate it)
2. Play the piano
3. Give up my cell phone, the TV, and my computer
4. Bait my own fishing hook
5. Knit
6. Wait for a surprise it kills me, and then I kill my family with questions
7. Draw
Seven things I say the most:
1. Are you kidding me?????
2. That's funny!!!
3. Come on lets go, we are going to be late
4. Sorry
5. I love you
6. You know what I mean
7. What????
Seven goals I have:
1. To finally complete my requirements for my YW medallion
2. Read the Book of Mormon again
3. Make more comments on other's blogs
4. Be a better wife
5. To blog more
6. Scrapbook (tons of pictures and paper, no ideas or creativity)
7. Take better care of ME.
Seven reason I fell in love with my spouse:
1. He treated me in a way that no other man had ever done before
2. He is sooooooooooo patient
3. He reminded me so much of my dad
4. He was/is shy (I love the challenge)
5. He loves Baseball
6. He was willing to put up with me
7. He was tall
Seven thing I love to eat:
1. Chocolate
2. Fruit (apples, grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe. I love them all, when they are in season)
3. Ice Cream
4. Garden fresh tomatoes (YUMMMY!!!)
5. Salmon/Seafood
6. Salads
7. Milk and cookies
Seven people I tag:
1. Allyson
2. Sandy
3. Stephanie
4. Mom
5. Krysten
6. The Forsgrens
7. Nathan and Robin
1. Bake Cookies
2. Clean my house, do the dishes, and the laundry (Shane wishes I wouldn't do the last. He hates the way I do laundry).
3. Laugh
4. Talk, talk, talk
5. Memorize songs word for word
6. Straighten my hair (everyday)
7. Change the toilet paper roll
Seven things I can NOT do:
1. Lose weight (Stupid PCOS I really really hate it)
2. Play the piano
3. Give up my cell phone, the TV, and my computer
4. Bait my own fishing hook
5. Knit
6. Wait for a surprise it kills me, and then I kill my family with questions
7. Draw
Seven things I say the most:
1. Are you kidding me?????
2. That's funny!!!
3. Come on lets go, we are going to be late
4. Sorry
5. I love you
6. You know what I mean
7. What????
Seven goals I have:
1. To finally complete my requirements for my YW medallion
2. Read the Book of Mormon again
3. Make more comments on other's blogs
4. Be a better wife
5. To blog more
6. Scrapbook (tons of pictures and paper, no ideas or creativity)
7. Take better care of ME.
Seven reason I fell in love with my spouse:
1. He treated me in a way that no other man had ever done before
2. He is sooooooooooo patient
3. He reminded me so much of my dad
4. He was/is shy (I love the challenge)
5. He loves Baseball
6. He was willing to put up with me
7. He was tall
Seven thing I love to eat:
1. Chocolate
2. Fruit (apples, grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe. I love them all, when they are in season)
3. Ice Cream
4. Garden fresh tomatoes (YUMMMY!!!)
5. Salmon/Seafood
6. Salads
7. Milk and cookies
Seven people I tag:
1. Allyson
2. Sandy
3. Stephanie
4. Mom
5. Krysten
6. The Forsgrens
7. Nathan and Robin
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Fishing, Friends and Fun!!!!!
This past weekend Shane and I made a trip to see my friend Debbie and her family in Richfield, Utah. The girls spent Saturday relaxing, catching up, and pampering ourselves (we painted our toenails, and I think that counts as pampering). The boys spent the day at Fish lake doing some Ice fishing. Shane got a new power auger and really wanted to try it out.
Shane said the fishing wasn't that great, but the boys all had a great time catching perch. The boys even came home all wet. Apparently they had to see how the fish reacted to the jigs and such.
I LOVE spending time with Deb, and we can seriously sit and talk for hours just about anything. I have to truly say that she has got to be my very best friend. We hadn't seen each other since Shane and I got married nearly 4 years ago. Debbie is one that you can sit down with and talk to like it hadn't been years since you last talked, we really can just pick up right where we left off. I love those kind of friendships, and I will cherish our relationship forever. I am so grateful for Debbie for the example she has been to me since we were kids. She is a great mother and leader, and takes both home and church jobs seriously.
Thanks you guys we had a blast!!!!! We are looking forward to many more hunting and fishing trips down south with you guys.
Here are a few pictures from our trip.
Me and Deb before we headed home on Sunday morning.
Shane with his big catch!!!!
Bob and Ian checking out the fishing.
Me and Sarah!!! Not the best picture. Abbie is in the background.
The Bate Family. Debbie, Bob, Sarah, Abbie and Ian
Shane said the fishing wasn't that great, but the boys all had a great time catching perch. The boys even came home all wet. Apparently they had to see how the fish reacted to the jigs and such.
I LOVE spending time with Deb, and we can seriously sit and talk for hours just about anything. I have to truly say that she has got to be my very best friend. We hadn't seen each other since Shane and I got married nearly 4 years ago. Debbie is one that you can sit down with and talk to like it hadn't been years since you last talked, we really can just pick up right where we left off. I love those kind of friendships, and I will cherish our relationship forever. I am so grateful for Debbie for the example she has been to me since we were kids. She is a great mother and leader, and takes both home and church jobs seriously.
Thanks you guys we had a blast!!!!! We are looking forward to many more hunting and fishing trips down south with you guys.
Here are a few pictures from our trip.
Me and Deb before we headed home on Sunday morning.
Shane with his big catch!!!!
Bob and Ian checking out the fishing.
Me and Sarah!!! Not the best picture. Abbie is in the background.
The Bate Family. Debbie, Bob, Sarah, Abbie and Ian
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