Spending More Time With Family!

Ogden Canyon Trip....

Ahhhhhh!

My Hubby!

Trevor and I

Tami and Kayla

Trevor and Tami

One Day Anniversary!

Ok, We have been married a whole day! Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, I know "How sick". We love each other more today than yesterday even! We spoke with our priest, and he is blaming it on the Holy Spirit! Imagine that!

Joking aside, I do feel that the holy spirit has blessed our marriage. I do feel closer to Matt everyday that we are together. He treats me better than I could ever hope for. I am looking forward to our life together. He is my best friend, my partner in crime.

We decided to take family over to the Union Station museum. We had a lot of fun checking out the trains. I was fortunate to have my Grandpa from Phoenix here to visit with us. I wanted to make sure he had a great time on his vacation.

My brother in-law also joined us. It was his first trip to Ogden also, and I think he had a lot of fun. 

 

 Matt and Aaron

Matt and I

Me

Handsome Grandpa!

Now That's a BIG Gun!

The BIG Day Has Finally Arrived!

Hi everyone! Sorry it has been so long since I have posted anything new! But, Matt and I have finally done it! We were married on April 24th! I have posted some new pictures for all to see. We miss and love everyone!

 

 My Hunny Waiting For His Bride!

I could'nt Stop Laughing After My Dad Kept Stepping On The Dress!

Father Ken 

It's A Done Deal! Your Stuck Now Matt!

The Very Happy Couple!

Well, Matt and I are finally going to tie the knot! I am actually excited. I thought I was going to die an old maid. I think that I have finally realized that Matt cant get rid of me, and that I cant get rid of him, no matter how hard we try. Just kidding. Matt and I met 17 years ago in a bowling alley. We have remained friends ever since. We started dating in 2000, and were engaged in 2004. We are best friends, and forever life partners. I couldn't have asked for a better man in my life. We compliment each other - Matt being laid back, and me being a go getter, Matt is the soft spoken one, and Me being the loud one. We are so different, yet so much the same. I cant wait to spend the rest of my life with him. Hes such a Dork, but hes "MY" dork, and I love him!

For those who do not know, We have set a date! We will be married on April 24, 2009 at noon at the St. Josephs Catholic Church. We will have invitations sent out soon.

 Saint Joseph's Catholic Church

Colorado - Lakeside Catholic Church

Huntsville

Huntsville, Utah. It was a beautiful day! The temp was 65 degrees, and the sun was warm.

We drove to the Catholic monastery, where the munks raise their own honey, jam, peanut butter, and sell rosary's, saint medallions, etc etc. Trevor wanted a cross made of black stone so I bought him one.

The priest said a prayer for us and blessed each individual item we purchased with holy water. The gentleman was as sweet as could be, there was a very long line of people wanting to pay for their items, its funny how everyone was so quiet, and patiently waiting for thier turn in line. We all seem to be on our best behavior when in the presence of someone holy. It was a very peaceful afternoon, as usual, I left the monastary with tears in my eyes, just feeling the holy spirit made all my troubles leave my soul for a brief time.

We continued our journey through Huntsville and ran into family of a patient I once took care of. We went back to their farm and talked for a long time, Trevor chased the sheep and chickens, and threw a stick for their Border Collie to fetch. Trevor placed his feet in a cold stream that was running through their property, and nibbled on an apple that was plucked from their tree.

I took several pictures that I have posted for everyone to see. We are looking forward to going back soon. Beautiful property, with beautiful people!

 Abandoned Cabin

Old Weathervane Atop an Old Barn

Why are Old Barns So Majestic?

Wasp Nest in the Light

Happy 4th Of July!

Here we come Nebraska!
Matt, Trevor and I drove to Nebraska on July 3, 2008. We left on Thursday after Matt got off of work and drove straight through. It took us about 10 hours to complete the drive. My mom and dad met us there and shared a room with us.

Friday we went to Matt's aunt Mary's house for fireworks. She was so gracious to entertain so many people. The guys fired off a shopping cart full of fireworks for everyone to watch.

Saturday was Matt's family reunion. It was nice having my parents there to finally meet my future in laws, and to see what type of family I was marrying into. I think they approved.

Sunday! All the women got together and made Mexican food! My favorite. There were enchiladas, beans, rice, menudo, fruit, pies, cakes, and more. But the one thing we were looking forward to eating was Matt's (and my) mom's tamales! The best in the world. You don't know tamales until you have had hers!!

Monday we drove to Ft. Morgan, Colorado. We stopped to clean off Matt's dads grave marker, and to say hi to a couple of friends. We then drove to Greeley to spend the night with Matt's mom and step dad. Lori (Matt's sister) made us enchiladas (the best) for dinner. They were out of this world as usual.

Tuesday we drove home (only eight hours). We were sad to leave as usual. We are looking forward to moving back next year. Now that grandmas gone, I feel that my duty is done here. I will be sad to leave Ogden, and will miss my family terribly, but I have promised Matt that we will spend more time with his mom. I am looking forward to being closer to her too. She is a wonderful mother-in-law, and I love her very much.

I want to thank my parents for driving 1200 miles one way to spend the weekend with us. I want to thank Matt's aunt Mary for putting up with so many people at her home. I thank Lori for the enchiladas. I thank God for keeping everyone safe in their travels. And I thank Tina for giving me such a wonderful man to spend my life with! 

 

 Mom and Matt

Dad, Mom, and Trevor

A beautiful set of siblings!

Scottsbluff National Monument

Grandma I Miss You!

 

I Miss Those Kisses!

Grandma HATES the camera!

 Grandmas New Blankie!

Perfect to me in every way!

April 5, 2008

1:05 P.M.

Our heavenly father has taken my grandma, My mother, and My best friend.

Being given the opportunity, to lovingly take care of my grandmother Janice La Rae Everts for the last year has only been a blessing. Above is the rag quilt I gave her for Christmas. She passed away with that very blanket covering her, as if she were wrapped in my arms. I miss her more than words can describe, and my heart is very heavy. Not a day passes without her voice, laughter, and wisdom running through my head.

 

En Voyage

There's a ship sailing on to a harbor,

To a heaven of comfort and rest;

It's a ship of God's fashion and making,

And it's voyage by Him will be blest,

It departen with silence and beauty,

With the Master Himself, in command;

As with dignity truly majestic

It sailed out of sight of all land.

There will always be clear skies above it;

There will always be calmness below;

There will never be storms to harass it,

For the Master is on it you know,

And His wisdom will carry it safely

To the port of His infinite peace,

Where the light of His love will protect it

With a blessing that will never cease.

You have watched it sail onward and outward,

With a tear of regret in your eye,

For a loved one was sailing upon it,

And there's grief when your saying goodbye.

But your tears would be tears of rejoicing,

And your heart would be happy and free,

If you could look for only a moment

On that ship that is sailing to sea.

For the one you have loved is at leisure,

With no worry or trouble or care;

There's contentment beyond understanding,

In the way God's passengers fare.

And you'd known from your own observation

That the sailing was joyful - not grim,

For it means a new life and new living,

And a sweet, closer contact with him.

Oh, the solace there is iin the knowledge,

life is life and it always will be,

And it's simply a change in direction

When we sail on His ship out to sea.

And the tears we shed for our loved ones

Are in truth shed for us left behind,

For it hurts to give up to the master,

Tho we know he is gentle and kind.

So believe in His great and good wisdom,

Trust in him, as you patiently wait;

On His ship God is ever the pilot,

And the one you have loved is the mate.

Janice La Rae Golden Everts

January 18, 1942 - April 5, 2008

Forever loved...... I will see you soon grand ma ma.

Your little angel with horns will see you soon.