On the eleventh day of Thanksgiving...

On the eleventh day of Thanksgiving my Heavenly Father gave to me...
Scott=)

Scott and I have been married now a little over 18 years. But we both know, that we have  known each other much longer. For those of you have seen Saturdays Warrior, or are familiar with it, You know the story of the couple who told each other they would find each other on earth, and through many different obstacles they found each other at the right time, and right place....well that's us. It was meant to be, despite many challenges along the way, Heavenly Father's plan for us was very thought out. Every marriage has it's rough patches...but we always pull through. We have worked together, through everything and for everything we have. He works harder than anyone I know, and has managed to accomplish most of what he has set out for. he sill hasn't figured out his own sleeping pod yet;) But when he does, the world will be complete. Scott IS my better half. He is patient with me, kind, understanding, giving, sacrifices immensely for me and the children. He is brilliant! He is a super hero in the children's eyes. He is a worthy priesthood holder. He gives the best hugs. He tolerates my butterfly and fishy kisses. He loves to snuggle. He listens better than anyone I know. He is 100% supportive of everything me and the children do...100%! He is a wonderful father. He is my strength when I am weak. He is has popped his bubble for me. He is forgiving.
I love Scott. I do not think there are words in any human language to express the gratitude I have in my heart for him. Scott is a very tender hearted person. We laughed when Shrek came out and the whole onion theory. Scott is like and onion, he has layers. But his inner most layer is a teddy bear. I am grateful I get to know that Scott. I am grateful he is by my side in all things. He looks for the best in me.
 I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for Temple covenants and Eternal Marriage. i will never forget as we left the temple grounds as husband and wife, we looked up in the sky and were, what felt like being escorted, a flock of real doves...like 25 of them. they stay with us all the way to the freeway. What a peaceful easy feeling to know the Lord is on our side. Scott I love you and "Everything I do, I will do it for you!"
There is a great song...yes I love music..we have addressed this already=) But there is a song...I have loved for over 25 years and now looking back over the last 18...it is us. It is called 'It Takes Two' from Stephan Sondheim's musical Into the Woods (So excited Orem is doing this musical Go see it next week=))
Here is a link to the music: It Takes Two
Here are the lyrics:
(Bakers Wife)
You've changed.


You're daring.

You're different in the woods.

More sure.

More sharing.

You're getting us through the woods.

If you could see-

You're not the man who started,

And much more openhearted

Than I knew

You to be.

[BAKER]

It takes two.

I thought one was enough,

It's not true:

It takes two of us

You came through

When the journey was rough.

It took you.

It took two of us.

It takes care.

It takes patience and fear and despair

To change.

Though you swear

To change,

Who can tell if you do?

It takes two.

[BAKER'S WIFE]

You've changed.

You're thriving.

There's something about the woods.

Not just

Surviving.

You're blossoming in the woods.

At home I'd fear

We'd stay the same forever.

And then out here-

You're passionate

Charming,

Considerate,

Clever-

[BAKER]

It takes one

To begin, but then once

You've begun,

It takes two of you.

It's no fun,

But what needs to be done

You can do

When there's two of you.

If I dare,

It's because I'm becoming

Aware of us

As a pair of us,

Each accepting a share

Of what's there.

[BOTH]

We've changed.

We're strangers.

I'm meeting you in the woods.

Who minds

What dangers?

I know we'll get past the woods.

And once we're past,

Lets' hope the changes last

Beyond woods,

Beyond witches and slippers and hoods,

Just the two of us-

Beyond lies,

Safe at home with out beautiful prize,

Just the few of us.

It takes trust.

It takes just

A bit more

And we're done.

We want four,

We had none.

We've got three.

We need one.

It takes two.



We work together so well! WE have managed to survive because we realize it takes the two of us to make it all work=) I am eternally grateful to my Heavenly father for my eternal companion Scott!

On the tenth day of Thanksgiving....(caught up)

 On the tenth day of Thanksgiving my Heavenly father gave to me...

Abigail=)

I think I do not know where to start with Abby...Since the moment she was present in our lives, which was about week one of maternity, no joke, Our lives have been uplifted. Abby was by far my hardest pregnancy. I was sick for the first five months,but that is not what made it hard. I wanted a little baby girl. More than anyone could even know. We did not find out what we were having so the 9 months were rough. Every doctor would say "oh that heart beat is so strong...it's a boy." Every Doctor and I saw 4! They didn't understand, this baby came to me and whispered in my ear it's name and I do not think a boy would want to be called Abigail. This was not even a name we had ever even considered. but it was told to me, clear as day...My name is Abigail. I called Scott and he was so sweet and kind, trying to comfort me because how could this be if it is a boy.........This baby was strong. You could see it kick and move from across the room, for hours we would watch....BECAUSE IT DIDN'T GO TO BED....EVER! Well I prayed, and pleaded with my Heavenly Father. he knew my desires were righteous....we had a baby girl Abigail=) She WAS strong! She held her head up at birth and had the calf muscles of trained athlete. NO JOKE! Abby was a joy! She kept us on our toes from the day she was born! She was a  delight BUT was not content week 3 rolled over, all the time, crawled at 2 months and walked by 7 months. She was independent and ready for the party.

Abby is my best friend. Heavenly Father knew I needed her. She knows when I am sad and need a hug. She knows when I need a note of encouragement. She shares in my ridiculous humor=). She laughs at my silly jokes. She helps where ever I am lacking. She is a friend to everyone. She loves special needs children. She follows the promptings of the spirit. She is an incredible example to her younger siblings. Abby is my second chance at life. Abby reminds me of  great sacrifice. I am Abby's younger sister, haha=) Abby loves to hang out with me. Abby still pretends to let me pick out her clothes. She lets me do her make up. Abby is everything. Life has given Abby incredible experiences, that most of us might only see once a lifetime, and Abby is her lifetime. She has taught us to believe in our dreams. She has taught us faith. Abby radiates inner beauty. Abby makes the world better wherever she is. ABBY LOVES LIFE!!!!!!

 I am honored to be her mother. I can not wait to see her reach her goals in the years to come. She has grown up in the blink of an eye. Our little "bum in air" will fly away soon to school, to a mission, to her own home........BUT she will always be our Roo, the one who started this party!

I express my gratitude to my Heavenly Father who heard a broken heart 17 years ago and blessed our live with our Monkey.....Abigail