To Wifey

Written by Nick...........
I do have to brag on the wife. I think she is in the lead for the teachers pet of our new Temple Prep class. She is always excited to share in class which I know teachers always love. She gave a great example today comparing being saved to following the gospel as close as you can. She was explaining that we are saved by grace but through our works we will be glorified. In her mind she came up with the story that I thought was pretty deep. She compared following the gospel to going through the motions in our faith by stating that the gospel is liken unto a parking meter. Sure you can still get into heaven through Grace by parking down the street without paying the meter but she would rather be parked on the first row closest to the building no matter what the cost. I would have made a comment about it in class but I have a tendency to use sarcasm a little too much and everybody including Natalie would not have believed me if I would have made a positive comment about it. So I have to compliment her on this so she knows that I appreciate her thoughts and comments. This past 18 months watching her testimony and faith in the gospel grow has been such an amazing experience in my life. She is a rock and it has truly made me so much stronger in my own beliefs. Thank you so much. Happy 1 year Baptism Anniversary. He He. I Love You SO Much. Thank You for being you!!!!!
Nick

HAIL STORM and much more....

One lovely thing about West Texas is Tornadoes! With T-Storms comes funnel clouds and HAIL.... We got him pretty hard on Thursday. I would try to post the video, but I don't know how! It came down for a while it was pilled in the yard. Nick's trucks to big to go in the garage, so it just got beat up which isn't fun at all. I guess that is just part of it. It was hilarious watching him run out and try to save the truck. He was trying to put blankets all over it! It was funny to see him risking getting hit in the head or slipping and falling, to get it covered. I don't blame him, but I wasn't about to go out there! Ee also got some pics with the puppies that I really loved so I added those in too!

On another note we started our Temple prep class today, and the spirit was VERY PRESENT! I was almost in tears the whole meeting. I am really excited about what is going to take place in this next month! I talked to Jessica later today, and she pointed out for me... anytime you are doing ORDINANCE work it becomes a very personal emotional thing. It as if I a revisiting all those emotions I felt at the Baptism and Conformation time a year ago. It is really amazing, I feel my testimony growing and growing. I love that. I feel so blessed to be in the Ward that we are with al of the amazing people that love and care about us. Everyone has just been so encouraging and giving of their time. We have people that volunteered to take care of our class while we are going to the temple class. I have been reading lots of material and scripture in preparation. I have really been learning a lot. I want to be as ready as possible, so I may be able to take it all in and learn what My Heavenly Father would have me too. I don't want anything holding me back from being exactly where he wants me to.

Isaiah 2:5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord.

I want to be in the light. I want my mind to be fixed on spiritual things. I want to walk so closely with the Lord that I am able to have him teach me continually what he would have me to do. Lead my every step! Rely on his strength to help me through challenges and sufferings.

I have had the opportunity to meet a girl who works as a secretary to our bishop in his actual earthly job. She is a tech student and she it one year younger than me. She is somewhat interested in the Church. We have only talked a little, but she seems AMAZING. I cannot wait for our friendship to continue... I hope that I am able to help her in anyway possible. Her and her boyfriend are coming over for dinner tomorrow night. Im excited!

Also tonight at 7pm we are trying to get everyone to stop and say a prayer for the Beasley Family. We need to pray for Keith's healing, and also strength for his precious wife, and other family members. If you could join us that would be great!!!!

On this GREAT Day...

I was

Nervous
Excited
Anxious
Happy
Felt Special (Nick's dad had come all the way to LUBBOCK)
Overjoyed
Peacful
Ready
Confident

The day was sunny and beautiful... birds chirping and a crisp air, such as today.

This day one year ago.. I was baptized into The Church

It was an amazing experience.
I felt so clean, and pure. I knew that my Father in Heaven was looking upon me with a BIG GRIN!

I am so thankful for all the people that were there for me, had taught me, and prayed for me.

I learned so much this year, and I hope to even grow more this next year....

HERE WE WERE LAST YEAR ON THAT BLESSED DAY!

 

 

 

New Hobby

I have always had a passion for photography! I love pictures, and always have. I like to remember big life events and all the little things in between! The best way to look back at life and be thankful for all your experiences is to have photo albums and scrapbooks. I also love to be on the computer from internet surfing and learning about all kinds of different things, to messing with photo editing, and blogging.

I am now going a step further... I have been researching Digital SLR cameras for months now. I have wanted one since the very first digital rebel came out! Every holiday that was what I wanted somehow it never all worked out! I guess there was something I decided I needed more. I don't know. The time has come though...

I am going to become a HOBBY PHOTOGRAPHER! I think I will hold out for the NEW rebel it is a 15.1 Megapixel and has HD video capabilities, and is suppose to be launched to purchase in a few weeks.

I did a ton of research on lenses! I have read , read, and read some more! I ended up deciding on an L series... I took the plunge. It was the best all around lens. I don't want a bag full of nice lenses. I just wanted one great lens! I got it on ebay at a great price. I took the risk, but it got here PERFECTLY and registered it on Canon so it is totally legit! WHEW! I can't wait to start learning all about it! I have a long way to go I know. I am excited about the new challenge!

The babies!

I had to post this cute picture I took today, and more on the hail storm to come!

STEP UP!

My Husband told me I need to step up on my blogging I have been slacking!!!!
We have had a lot going on... The accident, Easter, Preparing for the Temple and Hawaii...
Not trying to make excuses but that has been time consuming! Nick had my camera when he was in AUSSIE, so I couldn't Photo my things I did without him... I'm not a huge fan of blogging without pictures... It's boring for me and you...

I will do my best to step it up a notch! The issue of knowing where I wanted my blog to be has been a burden as well I LOVE the Mac blog it's so easy, and I love how it can just look like a webpage and be a webpage with a web address, but I can't get my posting to sync with google reader, and that's where all the blog world knows if you have updated. I guess I have gone back and will link to mac blog for postings that are very detailed and have lots of photos for example vacations and such! I will join the two for my BLURB book. It's almost like you can't wait for the year to be over so you can get your book!!!!!

IM BACK!

Asking for ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS!

Click here to see the story on the Austin News

Nick, My brother, Adam, and a few other guys headed to Austin Thursday. I woke to a scary phone call from Nick at 6:30 yesterday morning. He told me what had happen, and kept me posted all day. Keith is Adam's Fiance's brother. With many peoples prayers being answered, Keith is surviving. Little by little getting word of good news. The doctors say the first 24-78 hours are most critical.

Keith is married, and they are expecting their first baby in a few weeks.

To stay posted join the Facebook "Pray for Keith"

Weekend Plans

Little Nests:
1/4 cup butter (Mama bird melts in sauce pan)
1 cup marshmallows (baby bird measures and adds to melted butter, Mama bird stirs until melted smooth, then removes from heat)
1 cup bran flakes (baby bird adds to pan and Mama Bird coats it in marshmallow mixture)
coconut, dyed green
candy eggs
Shape 'em out, let them firm up a little, then eat 'em up!


I am going to attempt to make theses goodies for all the primary kids for Easter Sunday... I think that deserves an easter dress Nicky! lol That's FAIR!

I saw them on a freinds blog and just thought they we too cute! When I was a kid I always loved eating food that looked like something other than what it really was! We will give it a whirl!
On top of those 100+ treats, I am doing Strawberry Spinach Salad, Jello Fruit Nut Salad, and Devilled eggs for my family's easter Lunch. All while Nick is on his way back from Austin. Adam's Bachelor Party is his weekend! Hard to beleive... my first brother to get married! They will have fun that's for sure!

Domestic Lady here I come!!!

179th Annual Conference

I am excited today to hear the messages that will be shared. I know my knowledge with grow and my faith will be strengthened through it. We are suppose to go to a friends house today to watch it on BYU Channel, but I want to wait and see how I feel. I don't want to get any littles sick. I can always watch it on the Internet here in the office, we do have an enormous screen. I hope that everyone has a blessed day!