Ten Years Ago

This past weekend was a chance for us to go down memory lane. It was our 10 year anniversary of our engagement. December 12, 1998, was that memorable day. We were a young couple knowing very little about our future. Edie was getting ready for finals, and in the middle of the Elementary Education Program at BYU, with graduation within the next year. Dean was working various jobs, not knowing when or if a college degree would happen. What was certain though, was that we loved each other and had enough faith, to reassure us things would work out.

Now ten years later, We are back to where we started, but the roles have switched. Dean is now getting ready for finals and in the homestretch of the Information Systems Program at BYU, with graduation next year, and Edie is working "various jobs" as a mother. So much has happened with us over the years, and life takes it course. It seems very fitting to be in the position we are now in. We are still learning every day, knowing just a tiny bit more about our future. What is certain though, is that our love for each other is just as strong but deeper, and that our faith gives us the same reasurrance that things will work out when they need to. After all, that is what we have witnessed during this last decade.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Today was the first major snowstorm we have had this season. Dean and Connor went to shovel the driveway, while I took Bryce out. This was Bryce's first time playing and walking in it, so it was fun to see what he would do. I think he thought it was great fun just to walk in it and stomp around. In fact he complained when it was time to go inside, even after he had a few face plants in the snow. Oh the endurance of children! We all had fun, and enjoyed our family snow day.

Smile and say "Snow"

Dean even got in the playfulness of it all





Ready, Set, Throw!


Snow walking and loving it




Red faced, but still smiling, ready for the next time

The Christmas Season

The Christmas season has officially started in our home. The tree is up, the music plays, and the mood is set. This time of year is so wonderful. Even in a world where there are unhappy times, remembering that our Savior was born, and lived a life of service and love for all of us, can make us feel truly happy and bring us peace. As we go about our daily lives, it is great to know that we can be reminded of Him every day by the lights and sounds associated with this time of year.