Our New Tools!

Tonight was such a beautiful night, the weather was perfect for.....yard work! And we were really excited about it! Why, you might ask. Because we got to try out our Christmas Gifts. I know, I know it's already April, but some things just take time! My brother Josh gave Micah these awesome clippers and so he decided to give our Holly tree a good trim. Then we both really enjoyed using our brand new weed wacker that we bought at Sears in January with a gift card that we got from Micah's mom! Yay for family who really know just the right gifts. Believe it or not, in our one use of these two things our lives (as far as outside yard work) have become so much easier! We also have a beautiful butterfly bush around the other side of our house that I was able to give a good trim before it got too dark! Now it is getting late and we need to go read some Harry Potter, we are on the 3rd book! Micah reads it to me and he even does the voices!

Honoring Ezra's Life

This is a post by Micah. On April 12th my family and Matt Wassum gathered in remembrance of Ezra, one of my younger brothers who died in a motorcycle accident in 2003. We ate one of Ezra's favorite meals for dinner, then we passed around photos and watched a video slide show of Ezra that his friends put together after his passing. Then we took a few pictures, including the one above. It was a nice evening. And it was good to think about Ezra and remember his life.

Fun Facts About Us!

(This is a picture of us During our First Snow of 2008)

In celebration of our 1 Week Anniversary of being approved as an Adoptive Couple through LDS Family Services ~ I thought it would be a fun idea to do a little questionaire, so that everyone can learn a little bit more about us! And Micah, being the supportive and loving husband that he is, allowed me to "pull him along for the ride". So here is to learning more about us ~ Then and Now.........

Questions for Micah:

What were you doing 10 years ago?

I was attending NVCC and trying to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.

Five things on your to-do list today:

Go to work, send my brother a birthday e-card, print a claim form from Cigna, have family home evening, and clean the bathtub (which I did not do).

What would you do with a billion dollars?

I would enjoy spending it.

5 Favorites
Favorite Color: Green.
Favorite Food: There are so many! I really love home-made Macaroni and Cheese.
Favorite TV Show: Dark Angel.
Favorite Past Time: Building something or playing the piano.
Favorite Type of Music: I like all feel good music, but I love hymns.

5 jobs I have had

Bagger, receptionist, mailroom clerk, Teacher Assistant, Security Alarm Technician, Job Coach, Data Analyst. Okay, that's seven.

5 things people don't know about me:

I like to sing. I want to compose music. I like to make things clean. I was mistaken for an Italian in Italy. I have a fear of thick books.

Questions for Holly:

What were you doing 10 years ago?

10 years ago I was getting ready to graduate from High School and applying for colleges! And getting excited about going to college and finding my future companion ~ little did I know it would take 7 more years after graduation to find him and 8 years to graduate from college!

Five things on your to-do list today:
1) Mail off thank you cards, 2) Buy a birthday card for Micah's Grandpa, 3) Pack a lunch for Micah, 4) Make Dinner (tonight we had Macaroni & Cheese and Salad), 5) Do a Post on our Blog

What would you do with a billion dollars?

First I would pay our tithing on it, then buy a new home, and buy homes for our brothers and sisters too, then I would go on a fun shopping spree (every girls dream!) and I would save the rest for a "rainy day"

5 Favorites

Favorite Color: Definitely PINK

Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese (Homemade or From a Box)

Favorite TV Show: American Idol (Is that considered a TV Show?)

Favorite Past Time: Spending Time with My Husband:)

Favorite Type of Music: Country (My favorite song changes from time to time but for now it is "I've Had My Moments" - By Emerson Drive. This song gives me chills everytime I hear it! I LOVE it!)

5 jobs I have had

1) Cashier at Ponderosa, 2) Sales Associate at the Cosmetic Center, 3) Child Care Provider (taking care of 2 twins from the time they were 3 months until they were 3 years old was my favorite child care job! I still LOVE those boys!), 4) Assistant Office Manager for a Dental Office, 5) Receptionist

5 things people don't know about me

1) I was the first person in my family to graduate from College with a Bachelor's Degree, 2) It took me 8 years to obtain my Bachelor's Degree & I attended 4 different colleges (but it was my life goal, and I am so grateful to have achieved it!), 3) I know how to change the oil in my car, 4) I have an EXTREME fear of mice, 5) I was known as the "Internet Dater" in my singles ward (I loved LDS dating sites ~ especially LDS Mingle, because that is where I met Micah!!

The Drawing

This is a picture of the drawing that Micah gave to me on my birthday! I love it so much ~ It is now framed and hanging in a prominent spot on one of our living room walls! I am married to such a talented man!

Celebrating 28 Years!

Well, I turned the ripe old age of 28 on Tuesday April 8th! I had a wonderful day! As has always been my practice, I took off work on my birthday ~ so that got it off to a great start and then I got to spend the majority of the day with my parents. We went to Shoney's in Waynesboro for breakfast (the best breakfast buffet around!!) and then we just spent time together shopping and laughing...reminiscing some of the "good ol' days".

Then in the afternoon my mom and I went out and got pedicures. Nothing beats feeling like a pampered princess on your birthday! Nothing that is, except finding out that your husband secretly took the day off of work to prepare your birthday gifts! What an amazing husband I have! He took off the whole day and personally detailed the interior of my car (which was a mess) and the best part of all, he finished a drawing of us that he started many months ago and framed it for me. That was so special and meant so much to me! I truly am blessed, I have the greatest family on earth and I am sealed to a worthy priesthood holder who honors and cherishes me with all of his heart! And yay for 2008 as it could be the year that we start to welcome children into our family! We are both looking forward to that day! Speaking of that, we should have our online profile with LDS family services posted by next Friday, so be on the lookout for the link on the side bar of our blog!

Me, many birthdays ago, blowing that candle with all my might!

My Handsome Prince giving his lungs (and cheeks) a workout on his birthday

My mom and I ~ enjoying breakfast at Shoney's
Nothing like an early morning Hot Fudge Sundae to bring a smile to my face!
Birthday Dinner at Mema's House ~ Having a Great time with the Party Horns!

We're Approved!

Today was a very special and important day for us! Not only was it my 28th birthday, but it was the day that we became an Approved Adoptive Couple! We were so excited when our caseworker finally called us to tell us it was official! It was supposed to happen yesterday at their weekly meeting, but due to unforseen circumstances their meeting was post-poned until today at 2pm!
We got the call from our caseworker at about 5:15pm with the official word! My phone had died, so Micah got the call on his cell phone, then he called to tell me the Great News! We will definitely keep you all posted over the next few weeks and months as we continue on this journey to bring our family together! We are excited to be traveling this alternate route together and to be able to share these memories with you!
We were so excited for our approval yesterday that we had to continue with our original plans ~ free pizza (that I won on the radio) and a brief lesson, then our Family Home Evening Activity of putting together the crib and changing table that arrived from Babies R Us! And just for fun we kept track of how long the assembly took ~ 1.5 hours for the crib and 1 hour and 40 minutes for the changing table~ not bad at all! We hope you enjoy the pictures, I know we had fun taking them!

My Handy Man
Putting together the Headboards
Now that it's together, how do I get out?
The Finished Products & the Tired But Excited Couple

New president of the church

What a wonderful weekend we have had! It was General Conference weekend. And for those who don't know what General Conference is, it takes place the first weekend each April and the first weekend each October. There are four general sessions that happen where we get to hear the Prophet, Apostles and leaders of our church speak to us. Micah and I get very excited each time conference weekend rolls around, but this one was even more exciting. We were able to participate in raising our right arm to the square to sustain Thomas Spencer Monson as the 16th president of the church in this dispensation. It was a remarkable experience and one that we will remember and cherish forever.
I remember hearing Elder Monson speaking when I was a lot younger and thinking to myself, "one day he will be the prophet". So it was wonderful to be able to be here and see this day come to pass. We know that President Monson is a true prophet and was indeed called of God and has been prepared for his special calling for many years. This reality was re-affirmed today as we sat and heard this wonderful man speak and bear witness of God the Father and Jesus Christ whom he knows so personally. It was a wonderful experience, one that allowed our testimonies to grow.
We also wanted to share a picture of the new First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Thomas S. Monson as President of the church (center), President Henry B. Eyring as his First Counselor (left), and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf as his Second Counselor (right).