Jon Schmidt- FaNTaStIC!!!!!!

Alma 26:12

This is a picture of my cousins that I had an artist draw. It brings me so much strength to see it. The same artist did one of Mikelle. What a beautiful thing to look at when there is so much suffering. I am still struggling with the the fact that you two are gone. That I will never see your beautiful smiles and that my children will never get to know you! I love you so much and pray for your family everyday! I love you Micah and Shilo!

What a wonderful scripture!

Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of God, for in his strength I can do all things" (Alma 26:12).

This is our new dog Trex. We adopted him about 6 weeks ago. He is full grow and completely house trained. He has the sweetest personality and will cuddle with anyone that sits down. This video was taken just a couple days after we got him. I have been meaning to get it on here but have been so busy with work and being a Mom that its taken awhile. But definitely worth the wait!! Happy laughing:)

Pay it forward

I was on my friend Tammy's blog and this is a game she has started on her blog, it's called Pay it forward, so I thought I would do it also! Have fun and happy blogging!

Here's how it goes:

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice--for you!This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make NO guarantees that you will LIKE what I make! (I can only hope)

2. What I create will be just for you.

3. It WILL be done this year.

4. You have no CLUE what it’s going to be … it may be cards, a bookmark, something delicious or a complete surprise to you (and me!) … who knows?

5. Most importantly, you MUST offer the same deal on your blog - the first 5 people to comment on your blog get something made by YOU!

Shilo and Micah Edwards

My two beautiful cousins were killed in a car accident today. I love you so much and will miss you. My heart is broken.

Micah Maddie Edwards age 21
Shilo Anne Edwards age 19

Much love...

As the 1 year anniversary approaches of the death of my sister-in-law Mikell, I feel the need to reflect on these last 12 months. So many scary, hard things have happened in my life. The very first of the year my beloved Grandpa passed away. I love and miss him so very much. My sweet little Isabel was confirmed autistic. Of course Mikell and her accident. Bed rest, early birth, 5 weeks of NICU. But besides all of those hard things I feel so much stronger. I understand the value of life. I understand the need to keep friends and family close. To always let the people I love know it. My sweet sister Krystal has taught me to ALWAYS say I love you whenever you leave the ones you love. She will IM me and after our long or short conversations she always says she loves me. I feel the strong need to tell EVERYONE of you how much you mean to me. I love you so very much for your differences. Your strengths and weaknesses. I am so very grateful for the role you play in my life. You have taught me so much! I also want you to know how much I love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know he lives and loves us. He knows what we need and what we can accomplish. My favorite story is about the little boy who is playing at his grandmothers feet while she cross stitches. Every time he looks up he sees the backside of her work. He asks her why she is working so hard on something so ugly. She tells him that from where she is sitting it is beautiful. A little while goes by and he says again "Grandma it really looks bad from here" so she invites him up to her knee and he sees it from her perspective. He sees how beautiful it is. He continues to play and knows that even though things look bad from where he is he knows that it will be beautiful when it's done. That is the same with our lives. Even though we may look around and see nothing but bad have faith that God is making something very beautiful. Have faith. With ALL the love of my heart, Stacy

Knocking a wall down! So much fun?!?

Our neighbors decided to tear out the wall between their kitchen and front room. They only took out half which for their floor plan looked really good. Our wall is a lot smaller so we decided to take out the whole thing. We started on Friday and by Monday it is pretty much finished. My neighbor, Kris, came over and helped Marcus with most of the project. But for the electrical my good friend Lindy and her husband Todd came over and moved that around. Todd is an electrical, and a very good one might I add! We ordered pizza and it was a party(for everyone but Todd) Anyways, we love it!!! It opens up the house so much! Thank you so much to my Husband and to Kris and to Todd...and most importantly Lindy for letting me steal your hubby!!! I'll post an after picture as soon as my house is clean:)

Zach thought this was so much fun!!!! A young boys dream!!!

Kaden was only interested in the bashing not the cleaning! Imagine that:)

Isabel was so dainty! I don't know if she actually ever broke through! But at least she had fun!

JaKobe is 6 months!!!!

I cannot believe my baby is already 6 months old!!!! He is such a sweetheart! I love him to pieces! He is always smiling. He is starting to sit on his own. He loves his big brothers and big sister. They are always willing to help out! What a great milestone.

We love you baby!!!

Sledding at Solider Hollow

On New Year's Day we went to Solider Hollow and went sledding. It was a blast however the drive up there had to be the best! First we left late(suprise, suprise)then we had to stop for lunch. Yay here we go...not! Marcus missed the exit so we had to travel 7 miles to the next exit turn around and head back. Then we miss the turn to Solider Hollow. Again we turn around! Finally an hour late we get there. Mind you we only get 2 hours to sled! Oh well we had fun! And everyone(Marcus)was in high spirits, despite the long drive!

Happy New Year!!!

Merry Christmas

We had a great Christmas! Santa did a good job! And this year... Stayed Home!! It was SO nice! We hope you all had a good Christmas!