Taryn~ A Side Note

Sorry but this is a personal side night. Taryn I got your comment and I composed this huge long email to you but it was kicked back because I have the wrong email address- the OU one. Wow, was that a run on sentence? I seriously need some grammar lessons. I promise I have a college degree!

So Taryn if you get this then email me!

PS- Sorry mom for saying sorry- again! :) My mom thinks I apologize too much and that it is evident on my blog. I don't see it.

6 Months

This past Friday was 6 months from the day that my dad passed away.

Sometimes it seems like it was yesterday and other times it feels like it has been forever. I still miss him in an overwhelming way.

Don't take your loved ones for granted! Do what my dad would have done and make sure they know exactly how you truly feel about them today.

Catch Up

Okay I know this isn't any news to my family and friends, but sometimes I am a slacker. And I have been a slacker about our blog. I haven't posted in over 2 weeks so I have to play catch up- something that I became very good at while at BYU. But actually I am really not sure if anyone but my mom checks this thing. I think the cluster map to the right of this post is lying that we actually have that many people who care what we are up to. If it isn't lying I would love to know who all of you are! You don't have to be another blogger to leave a comment, and I would love to know if you stopped by! Especially if you are in a location that I can't figure out who you are- which is actually anywhere but Houston, Utah, Denver, Chicago, New York, Arizona, California, or Hawaii.

So anyway, back to catch up. Over the last two weeks we have been busy with mostly the usual things, and some not so usual. I have posted pics of some of the not so usual as I'm not quite sure you would care about a picture of me cleaning and doing laundry, or Travis making dinner.

This is us at Punahou Carnival. For all of you non Hawaiians this 2 day carnival at a private school here is a big deal- especially in Travis's family. Since we don't have any amusement parks, fairs and carnivals are the states only comparable entertainment. Punahou school puts on a really fun Carnival every February for the Juniors to raise money for their senior year- and they raise ALOT of money. The rides are all the same because there is only one ride company in the state, but they are still very fun. Travis and I are still trying so hard (maybe too hard) to be young and love all of the rides- especially the ones that go upside down. But the food probably tops the rides. Who can say no to Gyros, Teri Cheeseburgers, Portuguese Bean Soup, and Malasadas! Supper tasty!! But you have to eat carrots and cabbage for the rest of the week to recover!

Travis's brother Brandon and his wife Kim had a Supper Bowl party. I was making cupcakes to take and Travis wanted to be adventurous. So, he made a football field cupcake cake. It turned out really cute. My big contribution was the goal posts!
This is us with Grandma at Travis's favorite Chinese restaurant. We took her out to dinner to help her celebrate her 83rd birthday and Chinese New Year. We had a really good time with just the 3 of us.
I think I may have mentioned before that Trav is a BIG traditions person. When we were just dating at BYU many years ago (and unfortunately many pounds ago), he got me a heart shaped pizza for Valentines day. Almost every year since then he has continued the tradition. This year the heart shape wasn't as apparent, but it was just as adorable when he showed up at my work with it for lunch!
He also brought along this adorable cup cake with the pizza (as well as my favorite salad from Bucca di Peppo). I know I already posted a cupcake pic in the same post- but I had to post this one because it was not only adorable in its little box, it was supper tasty.

So that's pretty much it. Besides that we have been working, watching whatever is on our TiVo, and golfing and scrap booking when we can.

Okay I know the post was not very exciting (sorry I made you read the whole thing) but try and muster up a comment to leave because I really want to know who you are! If you know me, you know I'm nosey and it's killing me! Thanks!

Uncle TraBis

Travis is such a great uncle! And he loves being one!

Until 1 month ago we only had neices and nephews on my side. He absolutely loves all of our neices (there is 8 total) but to be truthful he ADORES my brother Kirks son Bubba (his real name is Henderson). And there is no denying that Bubba adores Travis! They have an adorable and special friendship that is obvious to all of us.

When Bubba was little he hadn't mastered the pronunciation of that hard "V", so TraVis became TraBis. Unfortunately Bubba now pronounces the V really well at the age of 7, but my brother still uses the B! Travis loves spending time with Bubba (and his daddy) and wishes we lived MUCH closer to him!

Christmas Eve 2006

Fishing in Payson, Utah. Summer 2005

Travis now has another nephew that he has fallen in love with! Tyson is one month old and his uncle is allready wanting to play, buy him gifts, and take him golfing! Last night we were at Grandma's house where Tyson lives. He came home with Brandon and Kim and he was NOT happy to be in his car seat. Uncle TraBis was waiting at the door for his nephew. He immediately got Tyson out of the car seat, craddeled him, talked to him, and calmed him down! I know it seems so minor, but it was one of the sweetest things I have ever seen! I picked a good one!

Last Saturday we babysat Tyson. Travis fed him and then when he was burping him they both fell asleep. They were out cold sleeping like this for 45 mins. I literally just watched for half that time- yes I know it is obvious I am SO baby crazy! And I love my husband.

Super Bowl Sunday

When I was pregnant, Travis said that he thought he wanted a little Daddy's Girl but he didn't really care if it was a boy or girl. Whatever it is, I have absolutely no doubt that he will be an AMAZING Uncle TraBis turned Dad!

We Thank Thee Oh God!

I haven't posted anything about this amazing man yet on our blog because there isn't anything I can say that would be enough. He is the prophet when both Travis and I really built our testemonies on and that is priceless. I have no doubt that this man is a Prophet of God, and so his successor will be. That is so powerful!

All I can say is we thank Thee oh God for a Prophet!

TAG

I didn't even know what a "TAG" was until today. The blogging world teaches me something new all the time! So here it goes.......

A attached or single: I couldn't be more attached to Travis!

B best friend: I have so many! Travis definitely tops the list but Jenn, Tracie, Emily, and Kelly are there too- and I HATE that none of them live even remotely close to me! My mom and sister can't be left out either.

C cake or pie: It's a toss up. It so depends on what flavor, filling, and icing, and if the crust or cake is dry or tasty.

D day of choice: definitely Saturday! Not having to wake up at an exact time (normally) and hanging out with Travis all day makes it the best!

E essential item: How do you answer this one? I'm going to have to go with toilet paper!

favorite color: red- sorry Kirk! My hard core BYU fan brother HATES that I love red. but everything from my kitchen plates to my cell phone are red. Go Cougs!

G gummy bears or worms: can I swap for Gummy Colas? Taaaaastey!

H hometown: Well......I was born in Sandy, UT but my home is Spring, TX.

I indulgence(s): an occasional full day of pj's, scrapbooking and some tastey lunch.

J January or July: Well this January has been a little tough so hopefully July rocks!

K kids: Oh I WISH!!! And so does Trav! Hopefully soon!!!!!!!!

L life is incomplete without: being with my husband and family forever!

M marriage date: January 24th, 2004

N number of siblings: 4- two of each! And they are the best!

O oranges or apples: Either. I like green apples and oranges when they are sweet and peeled. But I am such a diva when it comes to peeling the orange. I hate it!

P phobias or fears: Yikes! Do I really want to reveal how much of a freak I am? I am afraid of the power of water (eventhough I do LOVE swimming at the beach) the dentist, and especially CLOWNS!!! It's the permanent smile! You don't know what they are thinking under there! Oh and the Burger King guy is included in that category! He freaks me out!

Q quotes: "It's our CHOICES that show what we truely are-far more than our abilities." JK Rowling. The quote is from Harry Potter 2 - that's what Dumbledore said to Harry - and I LOVE it!!

R reason to smile: rainbows- I know it's cheesy but I see them in Hawaii all the time and it reminds me the Lord wants us to be happy and keeps His promises. Any of our neices or nephews, and dogs!

S season: Spring. Eventhough we don't really have seasons here. Well I guess it rains a little more right now.

T tag three friends: All of you! If you allready have a blog I love it and love reading your posts. And if you don't then I am tagging you! Especially if you are related to me. You need to do this blog thing!

U unknown fact about me: I have a freckle between my toes on my left foot.

V very favorite store: Target. I think I am going to make a paper chain for when Target will open in Hawaii for the first time next March!

W worst habit: What? We all know I am perfect!! Actually too many to list!

X x-ray or ultrasound: Definitely Ultrasound! My fertility doctor gives me one once a month. Hopefully soon it will show a cute little heart beat again!

Y your favorite food: Sushi or Steak. I also love things buttery and flakey! Who doesn't?

Z Zodiac sign: I'm a Taurus and Travs a Libra but I have no idea what that means.

Four Years Down, Eternity to Go!

This past Thursday was our fourth wedding anniversary! It has been an amazing four years and we took all the highs and lows so well together and just continue to get stronger. It's not just something to say- our wedding day was truly the best day of my life! Our families and all of those that we really love were there with us. We had SO much fun and it was just the beginning! Travis was just saying that some days it seems like it was just yesterday, and other days it seems like it has been forever! But the best part is we have FOREVER to be together!