Moving to Saratoga Springs!

For nearly three years we tried to buy a house in Kennewick. After 3 or 4 failed offers (I’ve lost track!) and finding the perfect lot to build a house, we found out we were going to move to Utah for Tom to be the  Salt Lake City branch manager of Senske LawnLife, located in Midvale.

We feel so lucky that our Heavenly Father has blessed us and guided us in the decisions we’ve made. It’s been a difficult road for me, and at times, many tears were shed and questions and frustrations were sent heavenward. I’m grateful that He hasn’t given up on me for at times, having a bad attitude and not appreciating what I did have, that many people in this world go without.

I put up with mice, no dishwasher or garage, a small and old two bedroom house for almost four years and it’s been worth it!Although we would have loved to have a house built in an area of Kennewick we loved, surrounded by some great friends that we miss and being close to both of our families who we love, this will be the house we will soon call home:

This is it!

Formal living room with just enough room to fit the baby grand piano I’ve missed for 5 years!

Hallway leading to 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and also the master bedroom and bath. The stairs go to an unfinished daylight basement and an additional finished bedroom.

Main bathroom with granite countertops.

Master bedroom.

Master bathroom with granite countertops, garden tub and separate shower with double shower heads.

Living room.

Slightly different view of living room.

Dining area and kitchen.

My favorite part of the whole house, the kitchen!

The kitchen has all the upgrades I wanted in a kitchen. Granite countertops, an island, alder cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. The laundry room, half bathroom and access to the 3 car garage is just past the wall where the fridge goes.

I love the view of Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains!

I’m thankful to have an amazing husband who has worked so hard to provide for our family. I’m looking forward to building many memories in our new home and this area!!

New Outlook On Blogging

So I’ve decided that it’s time to re-enter the blogging world for the sake of documenting things in our lives. I felt I had to step away for awhile as I found myself spending too much time on the computer.

With that said, I thought I should update the look as well and since I don’t have time at the moment, or my desktop computer accessible to create my own blog layout, I was able to find this cute and simple layout from The Cutest Blog on the Block. It’s hard not to make my own design though!!

Please Help Provide "A Very Merry Christmas"!

Tonight I was reminded of how blessed I am. I'm so thankful for the clean clothes on my back, a full belly after every meal, a family who love and support me and a warm roof over my head. Many of us are blessed with these things and Tom, Jayni, Mason and I would like to provide this for a special someone who is in need of these things. I would like to invite those who would like to help provide a nice Christmas to someone in need. Food and clothes donations would be appreciated.

I've also decided to use my Scentsy commission from December sales to help. If you have a Scentsy order you'd like to place for Christmas gifts or just because, let me know or go to http://perkes.scentsy.us/ and click on the "Buy from Party" after "A Very Merry Christmas". This way you get a little something and proceeds will help benefit another! :)

Clothing needed (preferably new but used works too!):

• Men's Shirts - Medium
• Men's Pants - Waist 36 Length 30
• Socks
• Boxers

I'm trying to find out shoe size so I'll post that if I'm able to get it. If you'd like to get your kids involved I'd love to include some cute handmade Christmas decorations too!!

Thanks in advance for those that are willing to help out!!

Tragedy or Destiny?

This morning I received a phone call from my Mom to inform me that my dear, Uncle Wallace passed away. My heart is breaking for my aunt, cousins, grandma and four of my brothers who he has helped raise since my Dad passed away 8 1/2 years ago. These brothers have now lost two fathers and it brings me such sadness for them.

This can be viewed as a tragedy but even though I am sad and don’t understand my Heavenly Father’s plan completely, I know this is destiny. Heavenly Father has a purpose for my Uncle Wallace, my Dad, my sister, Jacqueline, my brother, Nathan, my Uncle Milo and the many other family members and friends, who have left this earth at an early age and has returned home to live with Heavenly Father.

He must have a purpose for them in Heaven, where they’re needed most. This is where I find my comfort in death. Unfortunately, death has been a common thing for me as a child and an adult. But I do understand that I can be with those who have gone to be with Heavenly Father, again someday.

I send my love to all my family members and those affected by this. I truly love you all and hope you find some peace in this. May we all find some peace…

Families Are Forever