24th of July

On the 24th we stole Catie again and did fireworks again, of coarse! :)

We got some Neon sparklers that were awesome so Catie and this cool idea to take some slow shots of while we played with them. I think they turned out pretty cool. Catie was trying to spell her name. I just tried to do a circle.

It looks like a straw halo. We then of coarse do some more aerials

Fireworks!

This post is a little late but hey at least I'm posting :). I don't know if you guys know this but Morley and I were made for each other. Both of us when asked what is your favorite holiday will say the 4th of July.

We love it! We love fireworks, family, the parade, and Morley LOVES the BBQs. We had Catie with us and Charity came up with Morgan and Teagan and we did fireworks at Morley's parent's house. It was awesome. With the new laws in Utah we were able to do some aerials and it was so fun. Here are some pictures.

Look at my cute scrapbook page!

Hope's Marker

Morley and I had kind of an interesting day a few weeks ago. We went to my second OB apt and since we were in Ogden we thought we would check to see if the cemetery had Hope's grave marker in. They did and it look so beautiful here is a picture of it that Morley took with his cell phone. We are so grateful to everyone for helping us be able to purchase this marker. If we had to save on our own it would have taken a long time. We were able to purchase a vase also so that we can put flowers there anytime we want. It was kind of weird after we thought about it to go for a doctor's appointment for the new baby and then go to see the grave site of the baby we just had.

I Feel My Saviors Love!

In this months Ensign President Monson while speaking about missionaries said, "The Lord will shape the back to bear the burden placed upon it". This is a perfect example of how Heavenly Father will not give us trails we can not handle. Even though he was speaking of missionary work it applies to everyday situations. He does not put us through trials to see us suffer but to build us up for what our pre-ordained calling is or will be.

The last few months have been extremely difficult but I know with out a shadow of doubt that it was the best thing that could have happened. I have a much closer relationship with my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Even though I am a frightened to think that this whole experience happened to shape me for what is to come. I know I can handle it with the Lord there to help me.

I love my Savior and all he did for me, I appreciate that he suffered all Earthly sorrow. For whatever reason through everything with loosing Hope it has been a great comfort to know that he knows my sorrow. He is there to help lift me up out of the depths of despair and there to not just say "Oh, be strong" but to cry with me and comfort me. He gives me time to morn but helps me to not feel sorry for myself. He helps me know that this life is not the end! I have always been taught about Eternal Life but it has never been so real, so tangible, and I have never had a greater testimony of it then I do now. I'm grateful more then ever for him and what he taught and sacrificed for me.

Loved Ones

So today was a challenging day. For whatever reason it was hard and I was missing Hope A LOT. There are times that are very special and I can feel her around me. Just at random time like when I doing my hair or just when I'm sitting in the front room. I really could have used one of those moments today, but I know she is busy off doing things her Heavenly Father needs her to do. I know she loves me and I need to not be selfish. :) I am  so grateful to have those moments and to know that I will get to see her again. So I want you guys to do me a favor. When you are having a hard day with your kids or spouse or parents, take a moment and think of how lucky we are to have each other as we go through out this life. Think of how much you would miss them if they weren't there. Give them a big hug and let them know you love them. 

Tan Tan my Smiley Man!

I was finally taking pictures off of the camera and found some really cute pictures of Tanner at Eric and Abree's wedding. He is such a cutie! Every time I see Tanner he is just so smiley. Faith and Spencer have really lucked out to get such a happy boy. When I am around him I am so filled with joy and he helps me feel the love Heavenly Father has for him and me. Tanner I hope you always remember you are a choice son of your Heavenly Father and you are what Faith and Amy would call a "Nephi" and one day a lucky girl will be able to call you her "Nephi" :)Here is another really cute picture of him that Morley and I took of him in one of the cars. I don't know if we were suppose to put him in the car or not but he sure liked it.