The temple

We are going to the temple tomorrow. Even though it is only 2 hours away in Mesa it is still an 8 hour day for us if we don't even stop to do anything else. 4 years ago in April we were married here. It was only the beginning to such a great relationship. I would still do it all over again.

A Taste of Gratitude

My grandfather enjoys giving and has favored me with gifts of the jewelery kind. These are just a few pieces I have acquired.

Christmas Joy

Friday after Christmas decided to be an extra cold day. My husband took some frosty southwest pictures.

We had my uncle's family and my brother's family join us for Christmas. Fun was had by all.

Kids performing "Rudolph Rap" and showing off their pictures.

Before the aftermath

Lilian was "giving" me presents from Santa.

Merich Nathaniel Schaupp

Look at this cute baby! Merich is pronounced more like Merrick. He was born on November 29th 6lb 7oz (now 6lb 13oz) and 19 inches long. He is healthy and eating well. If only I could queeze him in my arms. Denver is so far away.

A New Baby

My sister is going to have a baby today! We are excited to meet this little guy. As soon as my mom has pictures (she going to Denver today!) I will post them.

You speak of Tolerance?

I am fuming!

Since when is protesting the democratic system tolerance?
Since when is disrupting church services tolerance?
Since when is firing someone for their belief system tolerance?

I HAVE HAD IT with all the gay groups out there who are crazy over the ruling for Prop 8 in California. They speak of Tolerance and Diversity and yet look at what they are doing! They demand a democratic society ("let us vote on it") but they come unglued when the results are in.

Where are my rights?
Why can't I believe what I believe?
Where is the separation of Church and State?

Happy Halloween

I am looking forward to carving a pumpkin this year. Though I must admit I look forward to it every year. I even carved a pumpkin when I was a missionary. I asked a Beehive in my class if her family was going to carve a pumpkin for the party and she said yes but her older brother and sister feel too old for it. I must be young at heart because I am NEVER too old to play with pumpkins.



My parents come home in less than two weeks! I am glad for their time spent in service to the church and Heavenly Father. I am thankful for the opportunity to stay in their home while they were away and for the things I learned from the experience. I am excited to see what the future holds when they come home.