Moving... Again!!!

 

Just as we are starting to feel settled here in Lynnwood, WA, things are starting to change again. In February we found out that David's company is going through a merger with a company called Brookdale in Brentwood, TN. We knew that if we were offered a position with the new company we would most likely have to move to Tennessee. Well, we were very fortunate to get an offer, and indeed we are moving to Brentwood, TN this summer. We are excited, scared, anxious, nervous and every other emotion possible. However, the adventure awaits and we are taking the first step on May 2nd. David and I are flying out to TN with Tucker and Bailey to take a look around. The kids and I have never been so it is a chance for us to look around and get a feel for the place.
This is a great move for David professionally, and as difficult as I think it may be sometimes, I know that the kids and I will make ourselves right at home and fit right in. Tucker will be starting kindergarten out there, so we are starting a whole new chapter out there with the kids lives as well. I hope that I will be more motivated now to keep up on the blog since we now have so many friends and family who live so far away. What would we do without technology to keep us in touch with all of our loved ones. :)

David's Job

 I am so thankful for David's job. Especially on days like today... Pay day! I feel so fortunate to be able to pay our bills and get the things necessary for our family. In this economy, that is truly a blessing. 

However, even more than the financial security it provides us, David's job allows him to work with so many great people. Whenever the kids and I go into the office everyone is so friendly to us and speaks so highly of David. Anytime a family emergency has happened and David has had to take time away from work, they have always responded with a "Family Comes First" mentality. 

We are truly blessed with David having the opportunity to work where he works and with whom he works. 

The Temple

 The Oakland California temple will always hold a special place in my heart. In this temple my parents were sealed many years ago, which enabled me to be able to be born under the sealing covenenant. This is the Temple that I went to all growing up for baptisms for the dead. In this temple I received my own endowments. On our first date, I took David to this Temple to see its beautiful garden on top. Most importantly, to me, in this Temple, David and I were sealed together for time and all eternity on July 1, 2006. This temple will always hold a special place in my heart.

 

The Portland Oregon temple was the Temple that David and I have attended most since we have been married. It is beautiful inside and outside. We have had many questions answered there, and many personal things revealed to us. The Portland Oregon temple will always hold a special place in my heart.

Now, the Seattle Washington is our home temple. David and I were able to go there as we were praying about taking this promotion and moving our family to Washington. We received amazing comfort there as we were pondering these big changes. There is a good chance that when each of our children get married, they will be doing so in the Seattle temple. I look at this Temple and I love the future that it represents. I took this picture a couple of weeks ago when the kids and I were there. It is so special to me. When I look at this picture, I see Tucker, as the great big brother that he is, asking for Bailey’s hand so he take her closer to the Temple. I see Bailey, in her sweet innocence, pointing towards the Temple and wanting to be closer to it. I know that as long as I teach my children right, and rasie them in the right way, that one day we will all enter that temple together. What a special day that will be. I am so grateful that I took the time out of my day to take the kids to walk around the Temple. It was an impromptu thing, but it was definitely lead by the spirit. My kids have an excitement for being at the temple. They can’t wait to take Daddy to walk around it and show him all of the neat things that we saw. Anytime Bailey here’s David or I say the word Temple, here little head perks up and she says, “Oooo, oooo, oooo, I do, I do!” That’s what she says when she gets excited about stuff. It makes me smile. I am grateful for the wonderful spirit that temple attendance can bring into my home. I have never lived so convenient to the temple. It is my goal to go once a month, and I am grateful for friends who are willing to watch my kids so I can do so.

This Chick

 Despite how often this pretty girl and I butt heads, I absolutely love her and am SO thankful to have her in my life! :)

Bailey is the epitome of a happy thought. She has a smile that can ease any pain. Her personality is more than I can handle sometimes. It's amazing that it can all be contained in that little body. She is the most beautiful little girl I've ever seen. She has the cutest quirks and the sweetest loves. Every waking second of every day is full of excitement and energy. I love her and can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. :)

My Bubba

 What would my life be like without this handsome little Dude....

My Bubba! 

I don't know what I would do without him. He is my baby boy and my happy thought. We are so close and I can only pray that we remain close forever. I have noticed lately, that when he refers to me when talking with friends he says Mom, but he still calls me Mommy when talking to me. I know he will outgrow it, but I like to hope that he will always think of me as Mommy. 

I am slightly biased, but with this guy, we definitely got the choicest of pickings. Heavenly Father has special things planned for Tucker. He is so sweet and kind hearted. Don't get me wrong he has his faults (especially when he picks on his sister), but for the most part he is so good. He is so smart, almost too smart. But I love it! I love when he tries to negotiate with us. Cracks me up! But most of all, I love it when I walk into the house from being gone and Tucker drops what he is doing to come and give me a hug. 

The world is a better place because Tucker is in it!

This Guy

 I have to start my month of "thankfuls" with....

THIS GUY!!!!!

Tucker, Bailey and I are so lucky to have him. David works so hard every day to provide for our family, and allow me to stay home with the kids. Everyday I wake up and realize that I am literally living my dream life. What makes it even sweeter is I know that he is doing what he loves at work. Not only is he a hard worker, but e is a supportive and loving husband and father. He is a worthy priesthood holder, and a good friend to those around him. While he is often misread by others, once people get to know him, they truly appreciate him for all that he does. 

We love you David (Babe, Daddy). Thank you for all that you do!