Love You Forever

So much has happened! I have had several people tell me I need to update so here it is. I'm getting married! In the beginning of March my good friend Scott decided to set me up on a date with his cousin who had just returned from his mission. I went, but mostly just to have a fun time. Well, I would love to say the rest is history like everyone else but the rest is my life for the past seven months! :) It turns out we had a lot in common so and enjoyed being with eachother so we started dating more, and before you knew it I was with him every day for the rest of the month of April. He was there for my grandpa's viewing, and funeral. He is my everything and I am so excited to spend the rest of now and eternity with him! He proposed on September 23rd. This being almost a week after my birthday I was certain he had put off the proposal another week. He graduated from the Ogden-Weber ATC with his associates about three weeks ago, so he has since started working 4-10's. Thus, on Friday the 23rd he came to my house to be with me that morning.

My first class had been cancelled so we went on a walk and then he took me to school. He had a weird smirk on his face all day. I wasn't sure if he knew something I didn't or if something was wrong so I was very upset. When he picked me up from school his mom was in the car with him! We were driving home and she asked, "what are you two doing the rest of the day?" He said, " We're going to Salt Lake!" What?! was all that came out of my mouth. I was upset with him and now he chooses to take me on a nice date? So, we took the frontrunner (our tradition) down to the Gateway. He hasn't ever really been there so I had plenty of fun taking him to my favorite shops. Well, back up a bit. On the frontrunner I was mad, really mad. He was hiding something. He had brought a backpack and I couln't figure out why but he said he just had to carry around some paperwork he had received that day fromt he DMV to drive. He could tell I was upset so he asked me if I knew why we were going to Salt Lake.

I told him that his mom had given him crap about not taking me out so he picked today to take me to Salt Lake where I had been wanting to go for a while. He laughed and told me that was part of it but I had until we got to SLC to guess the rest of it. He gave me hints like why was my mom in the car? I found a brand with your name in russian. why do I really have a backpack? I had no clue so we got to SLC and he told me I had to wait.

After a while at the Gateway we were hungry so we went to Temple Square and had a yummy dinner in the Nauvoo Cafe in the Joseph Smith Building. After dinner I realized I had taken in way too much water, so we went on the search for a bathroom. I told him we should just ask a volunteer where one was but he, like a guy, said let's just look around. So, we ended up finding one on the second floor. When I came out I couldn't find him! I took a seat on a nice little bench and waited for him. Then, he came around the corner opposite of where the bathrooms were. I said "Where did you go?" and he just replied that I had to come see this awesome view he had found.
He took me into this gorgeous ballroom with amazing chandeliers and we looked out the window. There was the perfect view of the Salt Lake Temple! We stood there and just admired it and then Justin said " I have something for you" I was thinking he couldn't have snuck away while we were at the Gateway I was there the whole time. He looked through his backpack and pulled out a big blue box. I had no clue what that was. He opened it and there was an egg on these vitorian style legs with diamonds all around. When he opened that he got on one knee and said "Will you marry me?" I was so shocked! I couldn't even say anything. I just put my head in my hands and tried to breathe. I gave him and kiss and a hug and he said, "A yes would be nice?" I had forgotten to answer him! I hurried and said, "sorry, yes!" Ahhhh the rest of the day is history. :) Here is our view of the temple.
Us after I said yes:)

In Memory...

In memory of a great man! My grandpa who lived next door to us my whole life passed away on March 31, 2011. It was very sudden, but it was peaceful. I had to opportunity to use my skills as a CNA in helping care for him for a short time before he passed. Then again, I had the chance to help clean him up before he was taken to the mortuary. This seemed morbid to a lot of people in my family, but it was a spiritual experience for me, and gave me closure as a health profession and as his granddaughter. I don't think caring for any number of dying patients could prepare anyone for taking care of someone so close to you. The week is a blur, but I think Heavenly Father uses times like these to remind us of how blessed we are. The support and love from family and friends have been fanaminal! We love and appreciate all of you! My great friend, neighbor, and my grandpa's other granddaughter, Megan sang with me at his funeral. It was one of the hardest things I've done, but we had to do it with composue, because it was what Grandpa wanted. These words rang true to me as we sang: "His hands are catching your tears, and even without any words he hears. You feel so far, but he's right where you are and He knows every breath, every pain. He knows your heart and he knows your name. The giver of life, the light in your soul. Oh come home, come rest, let him bless your every breath." This was Every Breath by Jenny Phillips and the tears were pouring at the end of the song as Megan and I embraced for the last time next to our Grandpa. Thanks Megan and thanks to everyone for the love and care they gave to Grandpa all these years! He served, and blessed lives and now he has gone home to let his master bless his every breath. We love you Grandpa!!!

Catch Up Day

Wow! I guess it's been a while since I've updated. Oops! Well, quite a bit has been going on. A couple of weeks ago we went down to Monticello and visited Clint, Kristy and Taylynn. They are doing so much to their house right now! We took a bunch of tools down and built some stairs and a couple of walls. I built a small wall, but then stopped because it scared Clint that I was closing my eyes when I pulled the trigger on the nail gun. :) Here are some pictures of our fun weekend as a family. The theatre part of the house has an old stage, so Kaylee and I took Tay up there and did a little dancing!

We even took a bow for Kristy and Mom when they clapped for us.
Say cheese!
Mom bought this smart girl a big girl potty. It sings when she tinkles. She also really enjoyed my purse.

To turn the water off so they could work in the bathroom Casey had to crawl in a hole. It was good to see Clint and Casey laughing and working together again.
We went up in the mountains and found a pretty fun trail for the boys to go four wheeling on and Kristy went on a hike herself.
Me and one of my awesome sisters!

This was an opportune moment Kaylee saw!

The Monticello, UT temple
Kaylee has always been a natural with horses and Kristy had some connections.
Taylynn's new puppy Bella. She loves this little puppy.

Mom going back to her roots.

Kristy making new roots! You did awesome sis! :)

Bye Bye for now! Love ya!

Christmas Joys

This Christmas Clint and Kristy and Taylynn came up to be with us. Taylynn is really starting to show her personality, and is such a fun little one to have around. We ended up going to my Grandpa Moore's for Christmas Even with family members. My Aunt Emma is wonderful and came up with some games for us to play. The first was a minute to win it kind of game. You had to stack six cups as high as possible, and put four little ornaments in each cup. People got pretty creative which made it that much more entertaining. Kristy very intent on her project. However, Tay wanted to be with her Mom so the tower fell.Casey even joined in on the fun!My cousin Marcus did it my favorite way.

Then, we moved on to the flour game. I guess my Dad and his siblings played this on Christmas Eve when they were younger, but it was a new game to us. You just pack flour into a plastic cup and put it on a baking pan. Lift off the plastic cup and lay a penny on the top. Each person takes a knife and slowly slims it down. The person and slims it when the tower of flour falls has to find the penny in the mound of flour with their mouth. Kristy and Marcus ended up being the ones to do that! :)Kristy slimming down the sides.
And it's my turn!
After coughing up flour and a few root beers later he was fine! :)

Christmas morning was so much fun! Tay wasn't quite sure what to do at first, but once she got the hang of it she didn't want to stop! She helped everyone open their presents. Her big present was a battery operated four wheeler. She loved it!

She wanted to take her new baby dolls and books on rides.

Aunt Crystal bought her a set of all the princess dolls. Thanks Kristy for letting her take them out of the box.:) My Mom bought her lots of fun new books!

Casey got a new stereo and nice new tools for his shop.

Kaylee got an awesome purse that Kristy made her and Kristy got a cricket that hooks to the computer to do more stuff than just a regular cricket.

Ever since my surgery I have been obsessed with Subway because I can actually eat it without getting sick, so I was super excited to see a friend had gotten me a gift card. Clint had my name this year and I have been known to have too much jewelry for my own good so to see such a big jewelry box I was ecstatic! My Mom and Dad are awesome and also got me a new mp3 player since mine was stolen on my senior trip to San Fransisco.

My Grandpa is the King of fix it. So, for Christmas the boys had Tay wheel out a mini wheel barrow with all the things he uses to fix things. Gorilla glue, duck tape, gloves; you name it!

Tay loves bubble baths! Can you tell?

We just can't help but love her! These are her new Christmas pajamas.

The end of the holiday, but not the fun! We are so grateful for all the friends and family we were surrounded by this year, and even those we weren't able to be with. May the Christmas spirit,a nd all the joys that come with it be with us all year long!

My heart is in Texas

On December tenth I faced my fear of flying all by myself and flew to Texas to visit my boyfriend. He is so sweet and came to the airport with roses in hand.

I stayed the first night with some of our family friends. The next day they took me to the Dallas Temple. It is such a beautiful temple! But before I went with them we went to his family's ward party. They had a photographer there that took pictures of families dressed in nativity attire. Don't we make a great Mary and Joseph?

Unfortunately, on the way to pick me up at the temple my boyfriend, Daven, totaled his car. :( The steering completely locked up when he tried to exit, so he ran into a median. Luckily he is ok!

That night we went to a musical/dinner that his little brother was in. It was seriously entertaining! Then, we went to a University of Northern Texas basketball game. They really know how to play a good game! Plus, I didn't mind the extra time with Daven.

The last three nights I stayed at a ward familiy's house. They were so kind to take me in. The next day we had way too much fun! We went to cracker barrell and played the little how smart are you game, and then we headed to the historic stalkyards. It was fun to see the arenas and things they have that are so huge in Texas! We went to a candy store and played around in there for a while. My favorite part of the day was going to Cabela's. He'd never been, so it was super fun to look at the fish and other animals. It was also way fun to learn how to shoot from a little kids target practice game. He is such a good teacher! After that he took me to his high school football stadium. That place is so huge! I'm talking like two times WSU's stadium! When we got back to his house we read scriptures with his family, and watched "It's a Wonderful Life." When his siblings went to bed we played a couple games of pool. He totally cheated and put balls in the pockets for me while I wasn't watching! I had a blast! I love my boyfriend!

A sad farewell

As many of you know, and some of you don't Kristy and Clint are moving to Monticello soon. All the girl cousins on my mom's side decided to throw her a little farewell breakfast. We got up early this morning and went to the Cracker Barrell. It was a fun time to get together with all of us and Grandma too. However, it is still very surreal that they will be leaving soon. Kristy and Taylynn have been such an amazing addition to our family. Kristy is so fun to hang out with and has become a true sister to me and Kaylee. Taylynn constantly keeps our family laughing and happy, and of course Clint has always been a fun and strong part of our family. They will be greatly missed, and their visits up here will be counted down to! :) Love you guys!

My awesome cousins with the exception of Shay (she's on the other side of the table:))

Me and Kristy

Heidi and her Hot Cocoa mustache