Trials

Do you ever wonder why you have so many trials? I do. I was just talking to a lady who is having some major trials in her life. Her son has a terminal illness and is not doing well. It seems like she has had a lot of trials in her life. Then I look at my life; I know I'm only 23, but it seems like Justin and I have had some trials. I'm sure they are small compared to some people. I've not lost a husband, parent, sibling, or child. I've not been divorced. Haven't had any life-threatening illnesses among us. Yet, I still find myself looking at my life and wondering why it is so hard? Talking to this sweet lady made me realize how small my trials were. I'm sure that they are just preparing me for trials to come. It seems like some people have so many hard trials and others have small trials, but yet they are equally suffering. If I were to lose someone so close to me, I don't know if I would be able to continue on. I'm sure that I would. I just look at people who have lost their husbands and wonder how they go on. I know that trials are just a test of our faith, but why do we have to have so many? This sweet lady has lost 2 husbands and I can't even fathom losing Justin! It would be the hardest thing in my life. Losing my grandmother was hard enough. I can't even imagine losing a parent, yet alone a child. You aren't supposed to bury your own children! Isn't that what every parent thinks?

I look at my cousin's wife whose brother has had a life changing accident. Losing your eyesight? I can't even imagine. I try to type with my eyes closed and get disoriented. I look at Michael's blog every day to see his progress. I don't know him personally, yet I feel like I do. His story is amazing. If you get a chance, look at his blog.

If anybody can answer why we have so many trials...that would be great. Why do some people have large trials while some have small trials?

What A Week!

Well, needless to say, this past week has been very un-eventful. We haven't done anything too exciting. I woke up with a cold on Friday so I have been nursing that all week. Justin has been doing the norm. Riding horses, working, yadda yadda. It was nice and sunny for a few days. The sun was shining and you would think it would be warm, but it was awfully cold outside. I guess it was just an optical illusion. I can't wait for Spring. We got some vegetables and we are going to try our hand at a small garden this year. I want to get some of these:

Does anybody know if they work well? I get afraid of going out and picking the tomatoes because we have snakes and it gives me the creeps just thinking about it. Could you imagine grabbing onto a snake!?!?!

I'm so ready for spring. I'm ready to pull out the spring skirts and tops. To be able to go on a walk and not have to wear a jacket. And to look at these!

I can't wait!! Hurry Spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Valentine!

Justin is the best husband in the world. I hadn't really planned on doing anything special for Valentines Day. Especially since it was on a Sunday. Well, Justin had other plans. On Sunday he went outside to the garage and was messing around. Pretty soon he came in and he had made me a candy bar poster! It was so cute. Then on Monday, we were sitting on the couch and somebody came to the door. It was FedEx with a package!

Aren't they pretty! I was so happy! I felt bad and so I made some heart shaped sugar cookies for him! I LOVE YOU JUSTIN!!!

GO USA!!!

I have been hooked on watching the olympics. I don't even know everybody that is on the USA team, but whenever they are competing, I get so nervous. I was so upset when Lindsey fell on her snowboard the other day. I wanted to start to cry for her. When Team USA won 3 golds yesterday, I was so excited! I can't believe it. Up here, everything is on T.V. so late that I get tired watching everything. I have to stay up until midnight just to watch all the events. If I miss them, I just watch the highlights on the Today Show. I love it!!

GO U.S.A!!!!

Thoughts....

I'm sitting here with many different thoughts running through my mind...

It's almost valentines day...i've never liked that day...even since i've been married...why do we need another day to show our love...i do that everyday...makes me feel obligated to be "that" person who does everything perfectly and never gets in arguments with her husband...i try to be "that" person everyday...i don't need a day to remind me...

I think i'm getting sick....justin was sick last week...now i think i'm getting it...blast!

When are we going to go home again...we have 2 new babies that we need to see...can they come see us...no...it's a long drive...

We could be going to disneyland in 2 weeks...couldn't afford it...time will come...we can't get bummed out about it...next time we have the chance, maybe there will be little ones to accompany us...

Am i going to find a new job...i need one...3 days a weeks isn't paying the bills....anybody have any options...

The days are starting to get longer...that means horse rides after work...hopefully we get some horses to work with this summer...that would be nice...

I have new beginnings for young womens tonight...i have to play the piano...none of the girls can play out of the regular hymn book...only the simplified...no big deal...

The olympics start friday...can't wait...i always wanted to be an ice skater...don't have the right build...can't wait to watch apollo skate...

Final thought...on the friends and families gadget on your blog, how do you get the days to appear under the name...i can't figure it out...

What are your thoughts that you have from time to time...

First Horse Ride Of The Year!

Saturday was a gorgeous day. I was cleaning the house because we finally got our new carpet, and Justin decided he was going to take the opportunity to go on a ride. It had been a while and I was hoping that he wouldn't forget anything :) He decided to ride Charlie so we can get him into shape and see how he's going to work out for us. He also wore the chinks that I got him for Christmas! Don't they look nice??

Jesse James

(I'm a little late with this post, but we just got pictures)

Jodi, Justin's sister, had a little boy on January 3.  She wasn't due until mid-February, but he decided to come early. We just saw her over Christmas and everything seemed fine. One morning we were getting ready for church, and Justin's dad called and gave us the news. We were really happy for Jason and Jodi! He had some complications and they ended up in Salt Lake for a little while. They were able to come home a few weeks ago and everyone is doing well. Conrgrats Jodi & Jason! We can't wait to see him!

BABY GIRL HADLEY!!!

I'm happy to say that Baby Hadley was born this morning! Congratulations to Adam and Angie! I'm so happy for them. She is so cute. They are still deciding on a name, so for now she is just baby! Angie's labor went a lot faster this time than it did last time. I bet she was happy for that. I think she looks like a little cabbage patch doll! So fun! CONGRATULATIONS!

Almost Done!!

Our house is almost complete!! YAHOO!! We were able to move back in last Friday with a bathroom. Our bathroom is finished and they are supposed to be installing carpet today! It was interesting when I got to the house on Friday because the kid that was working on the plumbing (who I'm pretty sure was about 10) broke one of the pipes and so whenever we turned the shower on, water sprayed everywhere from the other side of the wall. It was lovely. They came and fixed that on Monday. We've just been waiting for the carpet to be installed and then we will back to our normal lives. Here are some pictures of the finished bathroom.

We were able to get a new vanity out of the deal! So pretty!

Look at the nice floors! It doesn't match the rest of the house now