Happy Halloween

Graham and Leo

6 Quirks

My quirky friend Natalie tagged me in this post so here it is: List 6 quirky habits that you have... tag 6 quirky friends & link the person who tagged you.

Quirk 1

I use a plastic shower chair (it was my Grandpa's) in the shower just in case I get dizzy or too tired (because of my POTS) and I find it is the best to shave my legs!

Quirk 2

I very regularly have to rewash what I put in the washer because I forget about it and find it the next day!

Quirk 3

I tickle myself at night and don't really know it. Marty finds me with my arm in the air tickling up and down. It feels so good!

Quirk 4

I could very easily eat an entire bag of Fritos by myself. I blame Fritos and El Pato Sauce for not being able to lose all my baby weight.

Quirk 5

My mouth waters and I have to clench my teeth when I kiss Graham. Especially when he is out of the bath smelling divine. He is too delicious! Hmmm!

Quirk 6

I pretty much start to panic after 10pm if we are not in bed. I like to go to bed on time because it makes it so much easier for me to fall asleep. (Something I'm not great at!)

Well there are my 6 Quirks and here are my 6 Quirky friends I tag:

Stephanie, Suzy, Megan Bluth, Jill, Karen Z, and Kim

Come, Eat, Shop

I'm having a party for my friend Stephanie. She is a rep for Modbe clothing and will be at my home tomorrow night with lots of great Modbe clothes. You can check out their New Fall Line here. We will have goodies and great fun. Please Join us!

Ah, The Holiday!

Marty and I got together with our friends Paul and Christina to carve some pumpkins this past weekend. Here are our masterpieces. The above is for Julia and Andrea! Edward!!!!!!!!!! This is our tribute to vampire love! At first it is hard to tell what it is but just look at the dark areas... yikes... I know! Marty artistically added the EDWARD, which is still making me smile today!

Paul and Christina's haunting Headless Horseman

Growing up Marty's family would go and get a "Ghost Tree" to decorate for Halloween. We have done this the past three years for our little family. This year we decided to get one with leaves and it turned out to be the perfect color and just the right size. Fun decorating and fun traditions.

Marty and Graham with the tree

Before the tree getting!!

Happy 1st Birthday Graham

Fredrick Frankenstein, Frankenstein and Igna
From "Young Frankenstein"

Graham not the happiest about the birthday cake and song. He totally started to quiver during the song and then just let it all out. My poor little birthday boy!!

Suzy, Graham, Dad and Mom

Suzy and I partying!

I've been avoiding writing anything for the last few days because I didn't know what to write. I don't really know how to do the last year justice in a few sentences. I want it to come out right so here is goes. Graham's birthday was on Friday, October 17, and all day long I kept thinking about last October 17th. The weather was the same- crisp morning air, smell of fall, blue skies. I don't really feel the need, or want to write the details, but after Graham was born that night I started having some real health problems; which leads me to today. I'm so grateful for my life. I'm grateful for my husband, my baby boy, by family and my friends. Without you all, I would never have made it! And what would my life be with my Savior and my testimony of his healing power. There are intimate details of my struggle that only He knows and I want to share with you my testimony that He is real. I know many people have their own struggles and afflictions and that is why I want to share with you my belief that the Lord is there and He will help you. I've learned so many things about myself through my pleadings and prayers. I've learned that no matter how hard life can be, no one can take your Hope away. I've learned that afflictions, of all kinds, drop you to your knees and humble you to true humility (not the kind you may think you have). I've learned that modern medicine can only take you so far and that you must trust in the Lord for true healing. I've learned that in quiet moments of closeness between husband and wife can you feel the greatest love. I've learned that when you think you cannot throw up anymore... you can! I've learned to never take one day of your health for granted. I've learned people are truly, truly good. That friends and family would really do anything for you. I've learned to watch the suffering of a husband as he watches you suffer because there is really nothing more you can do. I've learned that the Lord hears our prayers and answers them- specifically. I've learned the power of the Fast. I've learned that what you think life will bring is probably not what will happen. I've learned there is no greater joy than the love of your own child. I've learned that I'm stronger than I thought I was: physically, emotional and spiritually. I've learned that when you are at the bottom and you have no more of that strength you can ask for it from the Lord and he will give you just enough to help you through. I could go on, but I want to write this quote that is very often on my mind. It is from one of my very favorite books. It is from the begining of These is My Words when the author dedicates the book. It reads,

"For everyone that has stood alone on a hill in a storm."

To me this is a metophor about affliction, trials and life. I can close my eyes and imagine myself on the hill with the wind and rain in my face, cold and afraid. Starting to worry I fear that I am alone and then with that last small part of me I gain the courage to look behind to see if there is something to be afraid of coming from behind. When I realize that the fears of the unseen are being rapidly replaced with the images of my husband and son, my mom, dad and siblings, my husband's family, friends and ward members are there with me, waiting out the storm.

Natalie...

The Pumpkin Laterns are up!

New Do

Well it has taken me a few days to post about my new brown hair because I wasn't so sure about it. It has felt very much like a wig, but it is growing on me. I have always wanted to do the dark brown hair, but have been afraid. I took the plunge, nearly cried all day Saturday and am now smiling (on Thursday) with my new brown hair!

ALEX and ANNIE

Last week we were able to be with Alex and Annie during all their wedding celebrations. They are such a beautiful couple and I love them both so much. I have been friends with Alex since we were tiny and I taught Annie harp lessons for years! They are perfect for each other. I could not be happier for them. Marty, Graham and I had a great time celebrating with them.

I love weddings!

birfday

I love my Birthday every year. Marty always makes it a big celebration. We ate a lot of food, shopped and watched movies. It was a perfect weekend. And that is what is so fun... it last for days! Suzy made the little cheesecakes in the photo and they were so yummy.
Thank you to everyone for your nice messages. I love you all and my life would not be the same without you. Thanks for reading about our life and commenting on it. It is oh so fun!