Winter Wonderland

SNOW & SNOW

 

As I opened our back door Saturday morning this is what I saw!

The snow was all the way up to the door jam, which actually opening the door was hard.

 

This is the sidewalk after it had been snowed plowed.

Our railing & stairs were no where to be found!

This is the front porch with a few indention's of feet.

 

Even the bushes were getting hidden by this amazing whiteness! 

Right now we can see them, but towards the end of it all 

THEY WERE NO WHERE TO BE FOUND!

Car's are apparently coming in white & black now.

This was after it was cleaned off once!

This ended up being our transportation for the rest of the day!

What an amazing storm we had. The whole town was covered with this amazing whiteness! 

There was no going anywhere unless you were planning on driving 10 mph, slipping and sliding, or if you really really had to be somewhere!

I attempted to travel to work that morning. I kept hearing of the locals talk about getting ready for the snow storm and buying ALL the necessity's for awhile, since this was going to be a big one. I on the other hand was of course thinking to myself yeah sure, o.k. I grew up in UTAH how could this be any different? 

Oh, it's different alright! The Department of Transportation does not clean the roads till it is all done and said, which meant they were not going to be plowing the roads till late Saturday morning or early Sunday. Which means no one is going anywhere unless they want to battle the snow that was consistently coming down 1 inch per hour for 13 hours straight. As I said I attempted to get to work that morning, I drove to the south end of town crawling along at a mere 20 mph knowing I had 20 miles to work. I called Guy and told him I was turning around there is no way I was going to get to work today or even Sunday for that matter. 

Watching the snow fall was lovely. But finally after hours and hours of it I was done, ready to get on with my day but of course Mother Nature had other plans for those of us living here in PA.

Guy on the other hand was loving it. He had just been itching to get the 4 wheeler out of the garage and since they had declared a snow emergency he could take it on public roads. He was out cruising around with Alexander, than myself. We went to the local gas station to get gas for the snow plow and the 4 wheeler. He plowed and plowed all day long, making a dent in the 2 feet of snow that had graced us.

I loved to watch the snow fall. To see it grace the earth with such beauty and being pure white, and a WHITE CHRISTMAS!

Things Happen

With so many things happening this past month blogging anything has taken a back seat, so with that said I will just post a few things that have happened.

#1. My dear Grandpa Jack passed away

on November 16th, one day after

my Mother's Birthday.

#2. My Mother in law was put into the hospital on November 3oth with pneumonia,and several other aliments.

#3. Went on my 1st white tail deer hunt.

#4. Lindsey had her play "Miracle on 34th street" & did a superb job! 





#5. Our little girl Suzy the Schnauzer has bladder stones.

So with all those many things happening in our lives blogging has just not been a choice with my time being sucked up elsewhere. 

Hopefully soon I will find the time!!

Pumpkin Bumpkin

As Halloween approached us this year we were not prepared to do much celebrating. 

With getting married, wisdom teeth out, trick-or-treating 2 days before the 31st, the Halloween parade, no costumes, no trunk-or-treat we were simply unprepared to really do much this year. 

The boys were troopers & didn't complain nor whine about not being able to participate in the Halloween festives. Lindsey went out with some of her friends trick-or-treating, she agreed to share 1/2 her candy with Alexander, thank goodness!! 

So, basically our Halloween was celebrated by carving our pumpkins. Guy had never carved pumpkins, even as a boy his Father would carve them for him so he has really never got to enjoy the wonderful gooey fun. He did an amazing job for his 1st time, the boys had a blast and such great memories were made! 

Guy's Pumpkin

Alexander, Guy, Anthony & Mom's Pumpkins

 

The Joys of Spending Family Time!!!

50's Day

Today Alexander had 50's day at school. He was so adorable sending him off this morning in his blue jeans rolled up, white tee shirts with his sleeves rolled up for his pack and of course his hair slick back. We tried to get him to wear his black leather shoes but he said "no way, are you crazy?" 

We love the way he expresses himself showing us just how cool he really is! 

A House Of Order

 " Behold, mine house is a house of order saith the Lord God, and not a house of confusion."

                                                                                          D&C 132:8


Our 1st Family Home Evening/ Family Study was on " A house of order." With us now being a family Guy and myself decided that we must set our house in order so everyone knows what is expected of them as well as what part they play in the family. 

As parents we want to raise happy,healthy,responsible children who love the Lord and are willing to serve others. 

Guy conducted our little Family Home Evening lesson and did a marvelous job with this being his first time. 

* Heavenly Father gives us directions out of his great LOVE

* Follow the same pattern within our home, so they too may become a house of order

* The Lord has given responsibilities to both PARENTS & CHILDREN

Parents Responsiblites

* Preside

* Teach the gospel

* Be an example

Childrens Responsiblites

* Obey

* Honor Parents

* Contribute

All of these things help in making your home a house of order. Guy went through and talked to each one of the children asking what they think they could do in our home to help our home run smoother. 

Alexander said he would be "kind to others." 
Lindsey said she would " have no attitude" & " be an example to her brothers"
Anthony said he would "do things without being asked" & " follow directions the 1st time"


Guy and I had them write them down on a piece of paper, as this week progresses we are going to check them off as we see them doing the acts they stated would help make our home run smoother. 
We also explained to them that Guy is now the head of the house hold and his directions/orders ( he hates using the word order) are to be followed just as if I was giving them.  If he is not around then the order falls upon mom to be head of the house hold and this is even if there is a priesthood holder living in the home ( mama still the one to preside over the family.) This is one thing that we struggle with at times, the children get the idea that they don't have to listen to him or follow his rules. As Guy and I joined our hands in marriage we also joined our deep desire to be each others mate in all aspects and this includes raising children. 

The Lord has given us directions to have Family Home Evening in our homes. I have struggled with this from time to time being a single mother for so long or not having the support that I have needed to fulfill this requirement. I am so blessed to now have a husband who is willing and wanting to do this, knowing how important it is to have study with our family once a week. I am thankful that we have the same basic core values on how to raise a family, how to treat others and come together as one. 

 


 








 


  

  

2 Days 2 Go

In just two days Guy and I will step forward in the sight of God and take our wedding vows to one another!

We are so blessed to have one another in our lives!


~We Are Best Friends~
~We Are Individuals~

~We Are Lovers~
~We Are Partners~
~We Are Parents~


So many things are we but most of all we will be Husband and Wife!

I could not of imagined that 2 years ago I would of found the man who is my everything. The man who has given so much meaning to my life as well as the children too. I have a partner for life, a man who has proven himself  time and time again his LOVE and DEVOTION to me! 

I would of never thought I would find my love online, nor were there intents of finding anyone! Who knew that joining a biker website called bikerornot would bring us together? Who knew that I would fall in love with a man who was 9 hours away from where I was living, a man who was of different faith, a man who was raised with the old school ideals, a man who is so insightful and full of knowledge, a man who was willing to accept my children as if they were his and treat them as such, a man who would bring so much happiness into my life.

I still can not believe that I will be his wife in 2 days!! Yes, I said 2 days.

I am blessed beyond measure when it comes to him. The Lord knew what he was doing when he put the two of us together. We have always known there was a higher power involved. Thank you for letting me find the one who compliments me and I him!