Catch Up.....

I am horrible at keeping up on blogging, but I am trying to get better. To tell the truth there is not that much to tell, lol.

This summer is going by so fast. I used to never understand why my parents said time went by so fast but the older I get the faster it moves. We have not done a whole lot but the few things we have done have been a lot of fun.

We recently went to the Schauerhamer family reunion. The first day we went to Seven Peaks, and to be totally honest Jason and I were not sure how excited we were for that part, except that we knew our nieces and nephews would be really fun. So we went and it was really actually a great day. We had a lot of fun seeing people we had not seen for years and catching up. It was really fun to see everyone have fun. Like seeing Aunt Joyce going on one of the water slides. Well to be honest, hearing her then seeing her. She had a blast, it was like she was a kid again. It was a very hot day and the water was a nice way to stay cool.

We spent most of the day with Stacy and her family. Kayla was a lot of fun, she would not go near the mushrooms in the kiddie pool that sprayed water, but the waves in the wave pool did not seem to phase her. Although they did knock her over, she is so tiny. Then David and his kids came and we spent some time with them. Eliza was so funny because she has no idea she can't swim. Even when she went under the water she was so mad that you would grab her and save her. Degory and his imagination is always so much fun. I love that he lets me be a part of his fun world. I am lucky to be his aunt.

The next day we went to a park in Provo Canyon. Jason and I had managed not to get sunburned at Seven Peaks at all, I was so proud of us. I mostly spent the day in the shade next to Courtney, the kids, and whoever else came to visit in the shade. I finally go to meet Jason's cousins, Shane, Shawn and Troy. He has told me so much about them and he really thinks a lot of them so it was fun to put faces to the names. We had a really fun time getting reacquainted with a lot of Jason's Schauerhamer side.

On July 3rd, we finally made a trip up to Evanston. We used to be so good at visiting but we have kind of faltered lately. We went on a hike to Mount Baldy (I think that's what it is called). It was a fun hike but a difficult one. The view was amazing and we really enjoyed seeing all the lakes from up there. We watched Degory and Eliza do sparklers and that was really fun. Eliza really got into swinging those sparklers in circles.

On the 4th we got to visit my family. I really enjoy talking to my parents, they are so much fun to be around. Then we went to Jason's parents for dinner and almost everybody was there. It was a lot of fun to listen to Jason, David and Jared tell us about growing up together. It was funny and informative. We did some sparkler with Kayla and Nathaniel and then Stacy, Jason, Danette, and I did some more.

We are very lucky to be able to see our families so much. I love that we are close both of our families. They are so much fun and so loving. We had a lot of fun at David and Liberty's they are so welcoming and I always love spending time with them, as soon as I leave I am planning my next visit. (I don't know how they feel about that, lol). LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!

Blessings

One of my friends, (thanks Erin), did this on her blog. I have had a bad attitude lately because of so many trials in my life. I think I too easily get caught up with what is wrong in my life and I too think its time for me to count my blessings.

1. A wonderful Husband who tries endlessly to make me happy. I am not an easy person to deal with and Jason is truly a wonderful blessing. Love you!

2. A great family that I always have a blast with. My family is endless laughs and I can't tell you guys enough how much I love you guys!

3. Neices and Nephews who are so loving and amazing. I love the imaginations they have and that they let me play with them and be a kid again for a little bit.

4. In-laws that are so loving and welcoming. I am lucky to have married into such a wonderful family. I have so much fun with all of you and want to thank you all for making me feel like I belong. (and your patience with me while I grow up)

5. Our new apartment. It's taking awhile but it is slowly becoming a home, we are lucky to have it.

6. Jason's job. With this economy and through my job search I am learning how truly truly blessed we are for Jason's job and the stability it gives us.

7. Incredible friends. When all else is wrong in my life I have loving friends who take the time to let me know they are there for me. They make sure I know I am loved, and I can't believe how lucky I am to have them.

8. A car. With all my parents troubles with cars lately and even our recent car adventure, I realized I am blessed to have a car to rely on.

9. The Gospel. When I look at these celebrities who have so much money and get the world at their fingertips I get jealous for a second then I think even that is not worth trading the gospel for. I am grateful to have been lucky enough to be born where I was, when I was, and Because of that I get to know that I am a daughter of God, and be married to the love of my life for eternity.

10. Siblings, who though we test our limits, are more than just siblings, they are my best friends. I look forward to my time with them. I am a lucky girl to have hilarious, and compassionate siblings. You guys are awesome.

11. This country. Watching the news you hear so many awful things going on and I get to live here, where my biggest complaint is that congress is too partisan, (I have bigger ones, but you get my point.) I get to speak my mind and vote and have the right to be involved in the process of our country becoming what it is.

12. Financial Aid, though we will have to pay it back, Jason gets to go to school and set up our future. We could not do it on our own.

13. The ability to choose what I will be when I grow up. There a many women in this world who dont have the chances or options I do.

14. The Atonement. What a blessing it is to know we can change and be better than before. I am so grateful for that. I have used that blessing more times than I care to share but I am so glad to know that even if no one else realizes how much I have changed or grown that My Savior will know and bless me for it.

15. Marriage. I am so grateful that I get to be tied to my best friend for the rest of my life and onto my eternity. I am blessed to have been chosen by such an amazing man and by someone that is so patient.


With everything going on lately I have gotten swept away in the negative and I need to open my eyes and see how much the Lord has given me. I am so blessed.

5 Years And Counting

January 14th was our 5th year anniversary of our wedding. Wow it goes by so fast. I cannot believe I can say I have been married that long.

First, I want to say how much I love my husband. He is my best friend and I cannot express how blessed I am that I have him in my life. Jason is so caring and sweet and patient. He has helped me become a better woman. We have endured MANY MANY challenges together and I am so grateful to have had such a wonderful rock on my side. I want him to know how proud I am of him. He works hard for our little family and does so well. I am so proud of how well he is doing with school. Jason, you are the most amazing man. Your really are my best friend and the love of my life. I love you and thank you for how patient you are with me. We have seen each other through some very tough things and I am sure there are more trials to come but I want you to know that I could not ask for a better support. I cannot wait to share the rest of my life with you.

As for how we celebrated that landmark (at least to us so far) annivesary....well we were both sick. I think I had in my mind that our 5 year would be this grand celebration! Instead we both were coughing like crazy, went through at least one box of tissue EACH (easily), Jason had a fever, and we both went to bed around 6:30. Exciting. But in a strange way it was a great way to celebrate. We spent the day just us. Although very sick and not all together with it we were able to enjoy our day and not make a big deal of it. To me the best part of being married and just being with your best friend always.

There are a great many things about marriage that I think surprise me or that I never thought came with it. But I think the thing that surprised me the most is the sweet perspective it gives you on your parents (both sets of you) marriage. Mom and Dad Haws, and Mom and Dad Day both have anniversaries coming soon and I thank them both for the love and the support they continue to give us. But what I mean is I look at my parents and I think how sweet they are. I know I put them through and lot, and I know their children continue to test their limits but their love and endured it all. I love that after 26 almost 27 years my parents are still so in love and still stand by each other's side and show me what I have to look forward too. And look what came from their love.

Its funny but I want to thank both sets of our parents for how amazing they are and how they continue to teach us, ESPECIALLY for the ways they teach us with things they don't know are teaching. Also we are so happy for you all to celebrate the years you have had together, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PARENTS!!!

And Jason, I am excited to see where life takes us and Thank you for being my hero for the last 5 years! I love you!!

Good Friends and Good Times...

I am officially the worst at blogging. Some day I am gonna be able to remember to update this thing more often. A lot of time has passed since my last blog.

Last Friday I got to have a girls night with some amazing friends. We went to dinner at Chilli's and had a great time (Despite the slowest server anywhere!) Then we went to Nightmare on 13th. I know your wondering why in the world we would go to a haunted house on a girls night in the middle of November??? Well a few weeks before we had gone on a group date to the haunted house, while we were there they told us that we could come back for free on November 13th. So we ditched our husbands and headed off to brave the terrifying night together. We had so much fun. It was actually really kinda scary without our husbands. I didn't realize how much I depended on Jason at these things. But we were totally brave. (Or I'm just gonna tell you that we were)

Then back to my house to play games and have drinks. (virgin of course)

I had a lot of fun and had some great conversations. It will become a regular thing we are hoping and I can't wait til the next one.

So much has happened....

Wow I have waited way too long to do this blog. I will try to catch up. It seems like we have been so busy but as I look back not so much. Its funny how that works.

Rachael graduated. Now I realize I am young but it does seem weird that I have been graduated for 7 years. And hearing Rachael say she is class of '09 sounds totally insane to me. But we just want to tell Rachael how proud of her we are. She is turning out to be an amazing woman and it really has been fun to watch her grow up. I remember being little and asking Santa Claus every year for a little sister. Finally he came through and I am so lucky to have you as my sister. I couldn't ask for a better one. Rachael, you truly are one of the funniest people I have ever known and you are so fun to be around and you will own this world if you put your mind to it. Jason and I both love you so much and just want you to know that we are proud of you. You will always be my Baby Girl and I love you.

Then we had Rachael and My Dad's birthday. My dad is an amazing man. I have really been with my parents is seems like from the beginning and I can't tell you how much I admire my dad and all that he has done for our family. I know that sometimes it seems like we don't always notice and that we dont always appreciate you but dad we do. Dad I love you and count myself lucky to be able to have you to guide me through life. I love you and thank you for all that you have done and still do for me. I want you to know how grateful I am that you work hard for our family in many many ways. LOVE YOU DAD!!!!

Sorry it had taken me so long. Hopefully I can keep on top of this better.

Statues and Degory

I have this nephew named Degory and he is the most creative kid I have EVER met. You never know what his this awesome boy will come up with. One minute he is Captain Jack Sparrow and the next he is a Statue. For those of you who know him I know you know what I am talking about. These pictures are from Jared's wedding again but Degory decided he was a statue this night and at the temple the next day. He posed himself I just took the pictures. So enjoy looking at Degory in action. I know I did. He is hilarious!

Oh and by the way, each of these were in a different corner each time. We were at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building just outside the Roof restaraunt.

Degory is so fun to just sit back and watch. You never know where his imagination will take you and I love going where ever it is with him. He is so cute.

P.S. Degory's pants are on backwards in these pictures. Love it!!

Jared's Wedding! May 06, 2009

Jared (My brother in law) and Courtney are finally married!!! The two of them are so cute. It is weird though that there will be no more weddings in Jason's family. Jared is the last one. Courtney looked so beautiful. This is at their reception, the same place my sister in law Stacy had her reception. Its a pretty place and my neices and nephews really had fun at the pond. We had a lot of fun and Congratulations to you two!

The night before their wedding they had a dinner at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. It was a beautiful room and good food. But everyone knows that kids can't sit in quietly for too long before they start to entertain themselves and being that we do not have children yet it is hilarious to watch. I know its not nearly as funny to their parents but Jason and I had a really good time just watching the little ones be creative and entertain themselves. We got a lot of good pictures of these moments and I just wanted to share some of them with you. This is our neice Eliza and right as I caught her doing this I heard her mom yell "Eliza I said no feet."

I asked my nephew Christian what kind of food he was eating and this was his response. I loved it, mom and dad not so much.

This one is a classic. It was just intended to be a cute picture of my neices and nephews playing in the water instead I caught Christian drinking (thats right drinking) out of the reflecting pool. It was so funny. Again probably more funny for me then his parents.

I love this picture of Eliza, you never have to wonder how she feels about anything. My kind of girl.

Andrew had a little trouble with his pants to begin with and then he got them wet and it was downhill from there. It was so cute.

This is my favorite picture of my nieces. They were so adorable. I loved watching them twirl and dance in their princess dresses. It was so much fun to watch.

I have never seen little kids eat so many cupcakes, lemonheads and ice cream in one afternoon. I was sure one of them would puke. But I think everyone made it through. It made me a little sick just watching it though. I guess actually the girls had more frosting off the cupcakes then actual cupcakes. So cute.

We had a lot of fun at the wedding and we are really excited to add Courtney to the family! Jason's eyes are closed but everyone else (even the babies) look good. Sorry Jason, had to go with majority. Lol.