Happy 6th Anniversary to Us!

Yes, Sunday will be our 6th wedding Anniversary! It seems like every year goes by faster and faster. It's amazing to think how far we've come. How much we've grown and how much we've been through together. I love Tony so much and am so thankful that we have been sealed together for not only time, but for all eternity too!

Christmas

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We had a great Christmas. Yes, it wasn't as extravagant as in years past but it was just as enjoyable as in years past. Just being able to spend time together was the best part of all. I do have to admit that Christmas Evening I felt like something was missing and I couldn't think of what it was. Then I realised that we hadn't read the story of Christ's birth from the scriptures. Usually it's done Christmas Eve with all the other festivities, but this year somehow it got missed. Yes, the little kids did the nativity, but we sang hymns and primary songs with the acting. So before we went to bed that night I read the story aloud. What a difference just reading about the true meaning of Christmas made! What a wonderful gift we have been given from our Heavenly Father, the Christ child.

Flu Bug

Yes, we got it too. On Saturday night Carson threw up all over himself and all over our truck. It was so much fun to clean up vomit in the Home Depot parking lot at 7:00 at night when it's freezing outside. Tony's brother had to bring us a change of cloths for Carson because we didn't have any for him. The poor kid was only in his underwear and socks wrapped up in one of Alaina's blankets which barely covered him. After that ordeal I got the flu Sunday morning. I was able to make it through Sacrament Meeting but wasn't able to do much more after that. Then Tony got it yesterday. I felt the worse for Tony. At least Carson and I could stay home and rest, but Tony still had to work. Thankfully he has Wednesday through Sunday off from both jobs so he'll be able to recuperate. We're just praying that Alaina doesn't get it. Christmas wouldn't be much fun with a sick 15 month old.

Decorating the Tree

Yes, Alaina really did put some ornaments on the tree. Carson did a pretty good job too. Of course my job was to spread out the ornament after he was done. I think it turned out pretty good.

Halloween

I know it's really late, but here's Carson's pumpkin. Of course I did all the carving, but he picked out the face. I think there is quite a resemblance, don't you?

Just Sittin' Around

Alaina thinks anything that she can fit into is a chair or seat for her. And of course once mom takes a picture of Alaina, Carson needs his picture taken too.

Another Update

We'll I thought that I should fill you all in on what's going on in our life right now. Carson and Alaina are growing and learning everyday. I am continually amazed at how smart they are. Carson is in a preschool group with some other kids in our ward. Each of the moms take a turn teaching. I have a difficult time when it's my turn to teach 4-5 3 and 4 year olds, but they are learning, and they enjoy the time together. Alaina is progressing very well. She jabbers all the time and lately I've been able to understand a word here and there. It's been very gratifying to see my children grow and progress. I'm still working part-time at JCPenny. I actually enjoy it. It's really close to my home, the work is fairly easy and low stress, and the discount is really nice. Tony's job is difficult right now. He is working 30 hours at Diamond Z doing drafting and 40 at the Scentsy Warehouse doing shipping. He is very tired and of course me at the kids only see him for about an hour a day and weekends. While he isn't working at Diamond Z or Scentsy he is searing for a new job to replace the two he is working now. It's been a very trying time for our family. Each day we hope a pray for a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. The good thing about have big trials in our life is that we are able to rely on the lord for help. Tony and I have been reading our scriptures and praying more often and fervently than we ever have in our married life, which will be 6 years in January. At first I was just going through the motions of "doing what I was supposed to" hoping that that would be enough for the lord to bless us with what I wanted ( a new job). But now I'm coming to the realisation that God has a plan for us and I need to submit to the plan. I need to be "doing what I'm supposed to" not for blessings but for my own good and for the good of our family. I don't know what God has in store for us, and part of me is a little scared to find out. But going through this time has humbled me and I know that I will be more willing to accept God's plan. I love my family so much, and thank them for their continual support, i.e. babysitting and moral support. I am also so thankful for Tony. I love him so much! I respect him so much that he is able to do what he is doing right now. Yes, times are hard but we will be better because of it.