Back in the Swing of the Blog

This week was normal most the days. Marques continued school and I continued work. Thursday, however, was our anniversary. That night we went to Marques' softball game and went to a Talent show after for his school. For our anniversary I had made him a candy poster in puzzle form, hidden all over the house. I also made us a date jar!! Marques bought me beautiful flowers and surprised me Friday with a couples massage class and then massages! It was so fun!!!! We fed the missionaries as usual and hung out on Saturday around the house. That leads us to now, lol. I hope everyone's week is well and will keep posting weekly! Please also always pray for us to get a good job as we near the end of school. Thanks

Pictures for the Past few months!!

Bee's Games with Mom

His First Fish, and what a fun Halloween

Family Photo Time

Hockey Games!!!

Sad to Go!

Snow in Texas

Trip to see my Sister--

We all love Uncle Marques

Doggie Pillow

Ice thicker than we've ever seen

What a Game!!

Catch Up Again

Yet again I have been neglectful on our past several months. Well here is a recap--

July:

• Moved for an Internship- Left our stuff packed in our extra room so that a co-worker of mine could move in and watch the place!! Love her, haven't had a worry since she moved in. What a Blessing!!!
• Almost Lost my Kitty on the drive. Found him inside the box springs of the hotel. I seem to really love that furry thing.
• Found a Job teaching P.E. at an elementary school!
• Marques started and loves his Internship
• Attended a few Bee's Baseball games with family, including  a few great firework show nights.

August:

• My sister flew in for a wonderful trip with her two great kids!! We visited the zoo, went to baseball, went swimming, shot off rockets, made goo, and sang the Aggie war hymn every night with Marques for a bedtime song, lol.
• We went to the temple as a family for my endowments. All my family was there minus one. What a wonderful day and place to be.
• I started working at the school. Loving it so far!
• Had a birthday- My mom hosted a great dinner for us. I got lots of fun gifts that were unexpected: Grizzly Hockey Season Tickets, a beautiful emerald bracelet, acrylic nail starter kit, bead fairy money, and a way cute temple bag!

September:

• Got Labor day off, spent some great weekends at the cabin. Marques caught his first fish!!
• Won a night in Park City- Beautiful Resort with an incredible heated pool. So fun to get away
• My parents had an anniversary- 32 years!!

October:

• General Conference was a great refresher weekend
• Went on the trip of our lifeitme to Oakland. Went to the Temple as a family!! Enjoyed a Hilarious night in San Francisco, and enjoyed spending three days in Monterey!! Got to run on the beach, see my old house (or where it used to be), My old elementary work,  and of course, Cannery Row. I love that place, and now I can be with my husband forever!!!! 
• Visited Flaming Gorge- saw a moose, enjoyed row boating on the lake in front of the cabin, and watching buddy chase a few deer
• Had a killer halloween party hosted at my parents- about 100 came

November:

• My sister had her baby- Afton "Blue Seal"
• Spent Thanksgiving with my sister in St. George!! So great and delicious food

December:

• Dad's birthday, and wow it's our last month here!! I'm so sad
• Birthday celebration dinner with Marques' family
• Catered a dinner with mom in St. George
• Had a wonderful Christmas, I love being by family!!
• Spent our last few days at hockey games with my mom and dad
• Got a job for back in Texas lined up

January:

• Got Packed to move back to finish school
• Marques crashed his motorcycle trying to load it (Can I say I never want to watch my husband fall on a motorcycle again. Shook me up pretty good, but blessed that he is ok!)
• Said our very sad for me good-byes and hit the road- made it home safely
• got our house deep cleaned, cleaned out, and moved back in again
• Marques started school again, met his capstone group

February:

• Went to Wisconsin for baby blue seal's blessing- wonderful to spend time with them- Went to mall of America, and saw the main town- might I add it was negative weather there. (-10)
• Started working at an Elementary school as the behavior specialist
• Had a fun Valentine's dinner at home
• Got SNOW!!

March:

• Learned how to make Indian food- korma, marsala, and Naan!! Yummy
• Spring Break- My cousin was here, we took her to see the Waco Zoo. It was so fun. Then my dad came!!!! Oh was it so wonderful to have him here. What a blessing it was! One of the highlights was going to Dallas for a NHL Hockey game- Dallas Stars against our team the Calgary Flames. I couldn't help  myself when the game got exciting to scream out doing my pterodactyl as Marques calls it. The game ended in overtime shoot-out with us winning!!!! But I have to say all in all how wonderful it was to have my dad, oh I miss family.
• Convinced to give a talk in church. I did it, but was scared to death! However, I did say no at first and then Marques got roped into doing one too, so we did them together.
• Learned how to deal with a family crisis living away from them. My nephew fell on his razor scooter, took a huge size chunk out of his leg (14 stitches), cracked his skull, and broke his neck. He was life planed to Primary's, and hopefully on the road to recovery now. We love you little man!! What a blessing both breaks were the best they could of turned out for the situation.
• Found bats living in our attic
• Did one of my favorite callings- Primary Music Time

And that pretty well tightens the lose ends for our past several months. Which leads me to this week. This week my nephew got to come home as my dad was admitted. He had a mini-stroke. We are so blessed again that he and my mom caught it early enough that he won't have residual effects. They are watching a few new things, and hoping that by that his body will return to what it needs to be. I am grateful this week for my husband, and his willingness to be so patient and understand with me, as I have been on breaking point several times. This past two months has been two of the most trying months of my life. I have come to realize that trials come for many reasons, but God is only going to give us what we can handle despite what I think I can handle. (Believe me, I don't think I can do this, and don't really want to.) My trust and faith in H.F. and my savior has increased, and also in the fact that he knows I can do this, but I need to trust myself and my husband. What a blessing I have to have the gospel in my life. We retuned home Tuesday night from feeding the missionaries and our front window pane was shattered out. We called the police and at the end of it, it was discovered that a 10-12 year old kid was taunting rio in the window and shattered it. Luckily for us (another blessing) our landlord was willing to pay for it.  Friday we went to a ward activity, the Chili cook off. I made bread for it this year. And on Saturday we hosted a conference open house. I made Navajo tacos, and we enjoyed listening to conference with several ward members while eating great food.. Grateful that this week is almost done, and that we can get back to some spiritual feeding with conference.
And for Marques this past few months he's been working on his school projects. He has applied to several jobs and we are in waiting phase. He has been doing great, but is always busy with new assignments and people to interview for his final capstone.
I will post picture soon!! Happy Reading--

Catch up for Three Months!!

Wow I have been so neglectful. Since we are so far behind I am going to bullet the events as of late so you aren't reading for so long!!
May~~

• Baseball Games for the College
• A pet lizard living on our car for three days: Striker
• Raining, Raining, and more Rain: Resulting in frogs taking up residence in our backyard
• Split upper lip open from a baseball on accident coming fast thrown by my husband a little over a tennis court distance away
• Taught Relief Society two weeks in a row
• Ride along for Marques with the State Patrol
• Work and school ends!!

June~~

• Threw a Baby Shower
• Started Nannying for a family that attended the After-school Program
• Marques in school from 9-5 everyday
• Swimming with my nanny kids
• Temple Trip followed by a lunch with Elder Smith and Vought
• Dinner/Dessert with AlphaBest Employees
• Marques' Birthday: Wolf Sanctuary, Gift poster and hunt, Dinner
• Both Taught in Church

 We fed the missionaries a lot and always love having them over. The last weekend in June was spent prepping for our little get away. Marques got a internship for six months, so we are having my co-worker move in and we are headed back home!! The trip wasn't bad, gave Rio "chill pills", and lost my kitty in the hotel! What a scare.. Once we arrived this past week has been spent visiting family, and settling in. We surprised Grandma, so fun!!! I have had three interviews and hope to hear back today from two of them. Also I have two jobs on the line already. We are adjusting the dogs, Winston and Rio. They are not loving it, but tolerating it. Hopefully they can work it out. We are so blessed to have this going on. God is definitely helping us find a good path. I am so grateful for my husband, he is carrying us to good places! Well, I will post a few pictures, and will be in touch soon. Glad to be back for a while!!

 

 

Finishing Up April

I am so sorry that I have been so neglectful to post on the past month of our lives. Most of this blog will be catch up. Three weeks ago went faster than I would have liked. I had Monday/Tuesday to get everything ready and the week flew by. Wednesday Came-- ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! It is so surreal that we had actually been married a year. It seems like yesterday. Marques made breakfast for us and we spent a relaxed morning together enjoying the time we had. I headed to work, he later picked me up and we went to dinner at a Habachi grill rest. here in town. After we went home for a bit to pass time because after 9 I got in free to Grand Station. It is a Boondocks like fun center, just indoors. We played mini golf and laser tag. We had a great one year celebration! And I must say, there is no one I'd rather of spent the past year with. I have been so blessed to find Marques. He is perfect for me and more than likely the only one who is patient enough to live with me, lol. I love you Marques, Thank-you for a great start! By the time Thursday came I was cutting things around the house that could wait for me to come back. Thursday night I flew out to go visit my family!!!! The airlines getting there were super interesting including being delayed 4 hours, being switched airlines, and a drunk girl vomiting all down 1/4 of the plane's isle and passengers. But finally arrived safe where the Smart's met me at the airport! I spent the next day with just them, sight seeing Las Vegas. Then we drove up to meet the rest of the family. The Clark's had prepared a taco stand meal in their home.. Those great carne asada meats with corn tortilla's. My dad had also just bought a home, so we, the Smart's and I, stayed there. It is a great house for mom and dad down south! That evening my two sister's and I went for a run. It was one of the high-lights of the trip. Yes I know I hate running, but they didn't make me feel bad, and it was so great to exercise and enjoy their company. Saturday was a wonderful day spent with Hunter at his baptism. My arms got sunburned... But it was so nice to be back in dry heat and no bugs swarming you the second you are outside! We then spent wee hours into the night discussing my life and getting some great advice and support from my family. Sunday was spent mostly with the Clark's as families started to drive home. They drove me to Vegas again so I could fly home. My anut/uncle in-laws let me stay the night, and graciously took me to the airport the next morning in my dream car mind you- a zo6 corvette. If you couldn't already tell it was a much needed trip spent well in a place I love to be! Sooo glad I went. Two weeks ago was spent catching up on unfinished items at home and work. That Wednesday we were able to go to the temple and enjoy the spirit together. We were the only ones in the baptistry! Saturday came and off to the park we went for Marques to play in his softball game against Texas University. Once again he made me proud.. Hitting a home run!!! He did so great. I was thrilled to be his cheerleader. I however, forgot sunscreen again, and fried my upper chest to my shirt line bright red. I taught in relief Society that sunday. Last week was spent relatively normal. Doing school and work for us both. Marques has done well so far this semester and we hope to finish strong. Work hasn't been bad either. The year winding down, and trying to keep kids motivated to go another month. We have continued our weekly events of institute, Enchilada Friday, and feeding the missionaries. But that catch's you up to date in our lives. Crazy that Marques first year of school here is almost over! Have a great week.



Breakfast with Blue milk and on dishes the colors of our wedding!











Grand Station Fun Center- Sorry it sideways. I'll figure it out one day.













Mom and Dad with all my nieces and nephews minus two...

My sister's and I minus one...

Marques at his softball game!!

April Showers

Hello again! We have had nothing too exciting. I had Jury duty this week, but luckily didn't get called to the Jury. I don't know what my deal is, but I hate doing it and I get called every six months to do.
Oh well, Life moves on. Thursday I must brag about my husband. We went to his softball game that night and he hit a in field grand slam!!! You bet I was screaming for him!! He couldn't stop smiling! Friday and Saturday, he attended a conference for the school. And Saturday night he went to the Priesthood Session of General Conference for church. I got a ton done Saturday while listening to conference. I was so grateful for conference this weekend, I truly got uplighted and filled with the spirit. Work was the same this week. Monday started off horrible and it continued the week. We are hoping for a better week this week. But the weekend was nice to relax and listen to the Prophet. I made bread, and cleaned the house on Saturday. That night I made the dough for rolls, and we had some friends over after Marques got home. Sunday Morning I made cinammon rolls and regular rolls for the Honey. During the first session of conference we went to our same friends house and I crocheted through most of it. We watched 17 Miracles, then returned home to watch to second session. During that one I finished sewing two burp rags for our neighbor, and fixed my employee's shirt for her. I also made an easter egg carton topper for my sister. After that I made flautas for dinner. And that sums up our week. Like I said It was refreshing to listen this weekend. And I will post a few pictures of the Kitty. He was a knuckle.. lol, enjoy your week! Love you all-

His new drinking fountain...Thanks Mom
 

                                  His new spot to sleep, on my head. Again Thanks Mom and Dad!

Preparing for Easter

Monday started off with the Kitty getting stuck in a tree. He must of been chasing something when I go out and see that he is trying to get down and can't. After about twenty minutes of us reaching for him, climbing the tree, and Marques getting on top of the garbage can, Dusty finally jumped down. He hurt his paw, but seemed to only be sore for a few hours from it. At work that afternoon, One of our autistic kids has a pretty bad meltdown right off the bat, before we were even done with him, another got upset worse then the first one. By the time we got to the end of the day my supervisor was there, a little kinder in my office waiting for mom with a 104 degree fever, those two autistic kids in my office, and parents called to pick-up early, and a third non-verbal autistic child pooped his pants and got it all over the bathroom including down his shirt and hands. It was quite the day! Tuesday wasn't as bad, but come Wednesday we were back on the same track having all kinds of issues. I told my supervisor that something must be in the water for this week. We made it to Thursday and managed to have a good day. However, two of those students were absent both Tuesday and Thursday..lol! We recieved a package from Grandma and MaDonna on Tuesday, which made it much nicer to have a good attitude. We both had Friday off of everything, so we headed to Houston that morning. We had gotten temple recommends last week, and so we started the morning there at the temple doing baptisms for the dead. It was so amazing to be back, and enjoy the spirit of peace and rightness of the temple. After we met up with the missionaries, Elder Vought, Smith, Jimenez, and Thorpe. We took them all to lunch at Fuddrucker's. It was so fun to see Elder Vought and Smith again, to catch up and check on them! We then returned home for a nap, and to feed the missionaries here in College Station. Saturday, we delivered an Easter Gift to some of our friends and hung out at home, and that night dyed eggs with the missionsaries. Sunday, Easter, we read our spiritual eggs, went to church, and then ate dinner with my visiting teacher sister's family. It was fun to eat with them. Their kids are one of two families that actually behave in the ward. Then we ended our night playing games with two other couples down the street. That sums up our week.. We are doing well and excited that march is over!! Hope the bugs don't get much worse.. Love you all.

The Tree Adventure...

The dirt ball kitty after his outside adventure one day this week.

                          Dying Easter Eggs and Getting ready to head to church Easter Morning!!!