Forever Strong

"Making right choices doesn't mean life will be easy, but easier."

Tonight for Family Home Evening we went to the movies and watched Forever Strong. It was a great movie with a good message (a true story too). It has to do with a Highlands, UT rugby team that is really close and stands for strong values. Check it out...

Cardenaz Cruisin'

We just got back from our Carnival Cruise and Disneyland Adventure! We had so much fun with Jeff's family. We got to spend time with Michael,Stephanie, Rick, Nicole, Phill, Jeannine, Isaiah, Rob, Beth, Larry, Shirleen, Janie, Woody, Terri, Uncle Jeff, Ryan, Aaron, Laurie, and Uncle Mike. Family flew to Long Beach from Texas, New Mexico, Redding, and Sacramento to have a fun filled week in Mexico. The food was way too good and the weather was perfect. I had every virgin drink that was available and ate more sushi than should be allowed. Jeff got his "hip hop" on during Karaoke and I got my groove on at "Club Rex." We loved "Soarin' over California" and we sure screamed loud on "California Screamin." It was a vacation to remember and we can't wait to go again!

Wedding Video

I was just having fun with pictures...

Clint's Birthday

August 30, 2008

Sorry it has been so long since our last posting. Summer is coming to a close and the Fall semester of classes has begun. This last weekend our friend, Clint, came home for a visit from fighting overseas and we went to his BBQ/Birthday party. Jeff made this delicious lemon twist bread for the party. Yummmyyy... I am sure lucky that Jeff can bake, since I can't! At least I am working on the cooking thing right?!

This is Clint and his adorable dog, Frodo. This dog was the coolest little guy. I wish I got a picture of his face because he looks like baby Simba from Lion King!
We were so happy to see Clint (and Shahera) and we hope he gets to come home for good soon!

Twue Wuvv

It has been a year and four months since we were married in the Sacramento Temple. I'm not going to lie- marriage is hard. It requires a huge amount of respect and personal concern for another, it requires selflessness and unconditional love. Marriage is dirty dishes, stinky towels, broken appliances, dusty shelves, unpaid bills and primary lessons. Homework must be done and dinner must be made BUT... to be able to clean the dishes, wash the towels, fix the fridge, dust the shelves, pay the bills and finish the primary lessons in between homework and dinner ALL with Jeff as my eternal companion is worth more than I can put into words. Jeff and I are best friends. I know that he gets irritable when he is sleepy and grumpy when he's had a long day. He leaves cupboards open and the toilet seat up, but I LOVE HIM! He gives me bear hugs at 3am, he watches sappy chick flicks with me (because he loves me not because he wants to!), he makes me waffles on Saturday mornings and leaves the light off in the mornings so he doesn't wake me, he takes me to the temple and reads scriptures with me, he works hard for me and doesn't complain. He makes me a better person, far better than I ever imagined I could be. Marriage is about growing and learning together everyday. I've learned a lot about priorities. It's not about looking good or being the cutest couple, it's not about having the house spotless and the clothes all washed every day. But it is about letting the Savior into our marriage and keeping our covenants with each other. I'm rich in love and life. How blessed I am forever!
P.S.- I love Jeff

Wiikend Fun

This weekend we played with the Wii fit and I didn't know it at first, but Jeff was videotaping us. So as embarrassing as it is, it is darn hilarious as well. So for your viewing pleasure I posted the videos. Below is Steph playing the ski slopes game trying to weave in and out of flags while skiing down a hill. Listen to the sounds in the background and try and figure out how well she did... I was never good at hula hoops... and I am still not. Even on the Wii, I seem to make a dork of myself! But in the video I am trying the best I can so don't laugh too hard.

4th of July

We had a great 4th of July, it was a long day but it was sure fun! It began at 7am when we went to the temple and did baptisms for the dead. Jeff was able to be baptized for my grandpa Bart- my dad's dad. He passed away suddenly 5 years ago and it was great to finally do his work. These last couple weeks I have been feeling a strong impression to get his work done. His birthday is on July 5, so it was the perfect birthday present for him. My dad was able to stand in proxy for my grandpa's endowment later that day. What a wonderful day for my family. Families can be together forever.

From the temple we went to Haggin Park where they had a huge carnival with free concerts and bike shows. We went with Jeff's parents and we met my cousins and uncle there too. The kids had a lot of fun.


And then... we entered another dimension when we boarded the GRAVITRON! It is a roller coaster that makes you feel like there is no gravity. It was crazy and it made me want to throw up at first but after spinning so many times I got used to it! If you ever have a chance to go on the Gravitron, don't pass up the opportunity!! :)

The best part of the carnival was when my cousin Miranda kicked some trash and placed 1st in the semifinals for a Guitar Hero competition. And then she won second place for the whole competition. Thats right boys, move over we've got a new champ.

We checked out a free concert with "Hip Service." I have never heard of them before but they sang some classics like Love Shack and then mixed it up with Beyonce and Jay Z. I was excited since I don't get to shake my booty that often since YSA dances are out of the picture (I have been having withdrawals from dances ever since I got married!). It was nice to dance and attempt to sing my heart out- I don't think those around me appreciated it though...They also had a spectacular fireworks show that last 25 minutes with a grand finale! We are so grateful for the freedoms we have and the land of opportunity we live in. We are so blessed in so many ways.