Friday, April 29, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Hostess with the Mostess
Ashley got her first job working for "Buffalo Wild Wings" as a hostess, she has met some crazy people and has had first hand experiences with customers that have some serious anger problems, but is really enjoying her job. She has met some fun new friends and is enjoying having money to splurge on herself and to set up a savings account!
Easter Weekend
The kids had Thursday thru Monday off for spring break, we had a great time going to dinner, shopping, going to the movie "Hop", coloring Easter eggs, having a yummy Easter dinner with our friends and taking today to do a little R&R. 
Friday, April 15, 2011
Dear Ashley,
I can't believe that you turned 17 today my baby, my first born. We couldn't be more proud of the young woman that you've become.
You have such beautiful true qualities about you, I often hear comments about you as such: "She is so mature for her age", "She is so sweet", "She is beautiful", "She is so classy, "She has such a positive attitude"and I couldn't agree more with all of their comments.
I love how you ask employees at stores or restaurants, "How are you doing" and "How is your day going", I love how you always have a beautiful smile on your face, I love your goals that you have set for yourself and your sweet testimony, you really are such a huge example to me, I love the compassion you show to people, I love how you are so open and honest. I am so thankful for the relationship that we have, and I dread the day when you'll move out and go to college.
I hope you had a great birthday, thanks for being your sweet self.
Love, Mom.
You have such beautiful true qualities about you, I often hear comments about you as such: "She is so mature for her age", "She is so sweet", "She is beautiful", "She is so classy, "She has such a positive attitude"and I couldn't agree more with all of their comments.
I love how you ask employees at stores or restaurants, "How are you doing" and "How is your day going", I love how you always have a beautiful smile on your face, I love your goals that you have set for yourself and your sweet testimony, you really are such a huge example to me, I love the compassion you show to people, I love how you are so open and honest. I am so thankful for the relationship that we have, and I dread the day when you'll move out and go to college.
I hope you had a great birthday, thanks for being your sweet self.
Love, Mom.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Omaha
Well two weeks ago today we arrived in Omaha to start our new chapter in our lives, and I couldn't be more happier!
New Friends
Omaha has opened its arms wide and have taking us all in, the girls are loving their new schools and have all made a lot of new friends! Maddy, Emily, and Hannah all have girls their age that live right next door, the first thing that Hannah says when she wakes up and the last thing before she goes to sleep at night is, "Can I play with Holly. " Ashley has had plans on the weekends....so no tears have been shed since we arrived in Omaha and I couldn't be more thankful! We moved across the street from some amazing people, they are members of our church which is sooo nice because we instantly had that immediate connection, they have opened up their home and hearts to us and have had us over for dinner, a lunch date, shown me the area, and introduced us to a lot of fun people.
New Home.
I am loving the area we bought in and I am loving our new home home. I have had a lot fun painting the stark white walls some fun new bold colors, I love the color palette that my sister picked out for me, a little gold, teal, tan, red, orange, and green some of the colors are a little out of my comfort zone but I am loving them together, I think they accent each other very well. I can't wait until the last picture is hung and to see the end results to making this home our home!
New Ward.
One thing I have discovered moving out of state is that our ward families have saved us.
The void that we felt from being so far away from family, was filled by our great ward family I really couldn't imagine living out of state without them, we left behind a lot of great people but I am excited for the opportunity and growth that we'll have in our new ward and we have already met some great people! We are excited to be in a large ward again, I think the Primary President said that there are 80 children in the Primary and 20 in the Nursery...Yay it feels like our Utah ward!!
I think what we all love about Omaha is that it feels so familiar, not sure if it's because it feels a lot like Utah( a lot of shopping, rolling hills, larger numbers at church, a little warmer climate, and a lot of sunny days) but whatever it is we love it here!!
New Friends
Omaha has opened its arms wide and have taking us all in, the girls are loving their new schools and have all made a lot of new friends! Maddy, Emily, and Hannah all have girls their age that live right next door, the first thing that Hannah says when she wakes up and the last thing before she goes to sleep at night is, "Can I play with Holly. " Ashley has had plans on the weekends....so no tears have been shed since we arrived in Omaha and I couldn't be more thankful! We moved across the street from some amazing people, they are members of our church which is sooo nice because we instantly had that immediate connection, they have opened up their home and hearts to us and have had us over for dinner, a lunch date, shown me the area, and introduced us to a lot of fun people.
New Home.
I am loving the area we bought in and I am loving our new home home. I have had a lot fun painting the stark white walls some fun new bold colors, I love the color palette that my sister picked out for me, a little gold, teal, tan, red, orange, and green some of the colors are a little out of my comfort zone but I am loving them together, I think they accent each other very well. I can't wait until the last picture is hung and to see the end results to making this home our home!
New Ward.
One thing I have discovered moving out of state is that our ward families have saved us.
The void that we felt from being so far away from family, was filled by our great ward family I really couldn't imagine living out of state without them, we left behind a lot of great people but I am excited for the opportunity and growth that we'll have in our new ward and we have already met some great people! We are excited to be in a large ward again, I think the Primary President said that there are 80 children in the Primary and 20 in the Nursery...Yay it feels like our Utah ward!!
I think what we all love about Omaha is that it feels so familiar, not sure if it's because it feels a lot like Utah( a lot of shopping, rolling hills, larger numbers at church, a little warmer climate, and a lot of sunny days) but whatever it is we love it here!!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Feeling the Love
I have definitely felt a lot of Love in the last couple of days!
From a friend, that brought over a warm homemade loaf of bread that has made a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
From my brother and his wife, who have sacrificed another one of their Saturdays, to help us pack up and clean our house.
From five guys, who also sacrificed their Saturday and helped load our truck,
From a good friends, who helped me clean and load.
From an amazing Sacrament meeting, that we almost didn't attend but are so glad we did, we were able to hear two AMAZING talks that we definitely needed to hear and I also got to hear my husband bear his testimony, Bishop called him up at the last minute and totally caught him off guard but was one of the sweetest testimonies I've ever heard him bear, man I LOVE that man!
From all the sweet ward families, that wished us luck and gave us some tear jerking goodbyes, I LOVE our ward family!!
From our neighbors, who have sent over beautiful cards and going away presents for my girls!
From my husband, who told me he bought me the best present of all this Valentines Day, a beautiful new house!
And most of all the Lord, who has blessed my life more than I ever could have imagined!!
From a friend, that brought over a warm homemade loaf of bread that has made a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
From my brother and his wife, who have sacrificed another one of their Saturdays, to help us pack up and clean our house.
From five guys, who also sacrificed their Saturday and helped load our truck,
From a good friends, who helped me clean and load.
From an amazing Sacrament meeting, that we almost didn't attend but are so glad we did, we were able to hear two AMAZING talks that we definitely needed to hear and I also got to hear my husband bear his testimony, Bishop called him up at the last minute and totally caught him off guard but was one of the sweetest testimonies I've ever heard him bear, man I LOVE that man!
From all the sweet ward families, that wished us luck and gave us some tear jerking goodbyes, I LOVE our ward family!!
From our neighbors, who have sent over beautiful cards and going away presents for my girls!
From my husband, who told me he bought me the best present of all this Valentines Day, a beautiful new house!
And most of all the Lord, who has blessed my life more than I ever could have imagined!!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Goodbye Minnesota
I can't believe this day has finally arrived, we are closing on our home in Omaha today and I couldn't be more relieved! As I am finishing packing the finally boxes I can't help but get a little teary eyed! Minnesota has been good for our family we will carry with us a lot of good memories! We have had great friends here, some that have moved before us and some that we're leaving behind. We have grown so much as a family here in every possible way.
We have had great examples here. Great primary, young women and seminary teachers that have helped teach my girls the gospel. Great friends in the church that have helped our testimonies grow.
We have not only grown in size here in Minnesota, but also grown so much closer as a family.
We'll miss my brother and his family, but also look forward to seeing them as often as we can.
We'll miss the beautiful summer days at the lake, minutes from our house.
As exciting as I am to get to Omaha, I am as equally sad for my girls that they have to leave all their good friends behind!
Ashley's friends gave her this capsule to open on graduation day, since she won't be there with them, it is filled with letters and some other fun things.
*Reminder to self*
I hope that Omaha is our last move,(at least until all the kids are grown) it was hard to pack up our house by myself, but it was even harder being away from Mike for 2 1/2 months it is something that I don't want to do again!!
We have had great examples here. Great primary, young women and seminary teachers that have helped teach my girls the gospel. Great friends in the church that have helped our testimonies grow.
We have not only grown in size here in Minnesota, but also grown so much closer as a family.
We'll miss my brother and his family, but also look forward to seeing them as often as we can.
We'll miss the beautiful summer days at the lake, minutes from our house.
As exciting as I am to get to Omaha, I am as equally sad for my girls that they have to leave all their good friends behind!
Ashley's friends gave her this capsule to open on graduation day, since she won't be there with them, it is filled with letters and some other fun things.
*Reminder to self*I hope that Omaha is our last move,(at least until all the kids are grown) it was hard to pack up our house by myself, but it was even harder being away from Mike for 2 1/2 months it is something that I don't want to do again!!
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