The Mantel

Joe is very talented. As guests in Joe’s parents home, we often do projects to help around the house. Bonnie had been asking for a mantel in the family room for a few months so Joe finally took on this project.

It took a few weeks but its amazing to watch the process. He is very gifted in his area of work and we’re so grateful for his talents.
And yes, I am making a list of things that I want done to our home when we finally get our own house. :D

 

This was the first night he started working on it.

 

This was probably a week after?

 

And the finished product. Well, not completely finished. The wires will eventually be hidden and there will be shelves on either side. The Wii just made it to this tv last night.

Bonnie loves it!

Fuerst Family Photos 2009

 

We were blessed with the opportunity to get family photos done this year while everyone was here. Unfortunately, Josh & Lauren couldn’t make it. We did however capture Jessica & Lily.

We had so much fun shooting with B. She really captured our family. Enjoy a few (i mean SEVERAL) of the moments. :D

 

     

             

 

 

 

 

5 Years

 

The time has come again this year to celebrate our Anniversary. We hit 5 years on November 27th.

All I can say is WOW. It definitely does not feel like its been five years. Amazing. Somehow, I feel like I’ve known Joe forever and yet, it seems as if I only met him yesterday. I still get butterflies in my stomach when he comes home from work. He makes me so infinitely happy, words just can’t explain.

Joe has been so kind, loving and patient these past five years and I really feel like I don’t deserve him. Anyone who knows my history understands that I’ve lived a difficult, and sometimes hard life. There are many things I have overcome and have yet to overcome. I don’t think I would be the person I am today without those experiences, but I also don’t think I would be so happy with myself today if it weren’t for Joe. He has helped me discover the positive side to life and the choices that we need to make in life to be positive. To never wallow in sadness and self pity. He has shown me that I can choose to be happy. He has also shown me that I should never doubt myself, that I can stand up for myself and make my own decisions and that I can be happy with those decisions. I also love and appreciate his love and devotion to the gospel. He has such a great knowledge and understanding of the gospel and it amazes me all the time. He just gets it.

Joe – you are my everything. I love you dearly and pray that I may forever continue to deserve you.

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart.

 

 

 

p.s. we took these pictures with our remote and tripod… fun!

My Sister Jessica and her baby Lily

My little sister lives in Montana. It was a little exciting for me, because while I was pregnant with Travis, Jessica was pregnant with Lily. I have had friends that were pregnant at the same time I was pregnant with Enoch, but it was never a sister. Travis was born in March and Lily in April. Its only a bummer she lives so far away. These two cousins would be two peas in a pod if they grew up together.

 

While they were visiting, she asked if I could take some “Mommy and Me” photos. Trust me when I tell you, I am not a great photographer. I love taking photos of my kids, don’t get me wrong, but I’m not fabulous at it. Joe is the artist when it comes to camera.

I will admit, Jessica and Lily were easy to photograph. They both are extremely photogenic.

 

Thanks for visiting us Jessica and Lily. We love you and miss you. Can’t wait for your next visit!

 

Here are just a few of VERY, very many photos. Enjoy.