Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Progress & Christmas 2011 Photos

Well on our weight loss track this year (7 months so far) Tyler has lost 45 pounds and I lost 35 pounds, it's been a hard road and a lot of work has been put into working out and eating right.  LOTS OF WORK!

On that note, here we are thus far with our Christmas portraits and sharing our progress!








Thursday, August 25, 2011

Jack's 1st Birthday

I can't believe this little boy is One already!
Time sure flies in the blink of an eye. Just yesterday he looked like this...

Now he's a busy little toddler... My baby growin up.  He's such a ham...
Look at this face!
















 Jack Jack is ONE! Happy Birthday to our sweet little boy!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

What 9 Beautiful Years of Marriage Means to Us


This is when Tyler and I first met (can you find us in the photo?) We were in a small sunday school class together in a church called Sonrise Baptist Church, in Salt Lake City... little did we (or our parents) even have a clue of what God forsaw in our futures!

Thank you Lord, for you have richly blessed us!

(PS. Tyler is the one in the argile sweater vest, and Lindsey is in the red and white frilly dress below Tyler)

WOW, 9 years of marriage, already?!?! Where does the time go?

Feels just like yesterday... we were just kids!(and we were kids!)

So while we dated, we used mostly film, cause digital wasnt completely popular yet and cameras cost a gazillion dollars, so we didn't even have a digital on our honeymoon... but I did find a digital photo when we dated of us riding the cow up in Park City on one of many dates there. (Lindsey was a high school senior in this photo - and Tyler, well, he was simply robbing the cradle) - - - Only kidding people!

So in 9 years a lot can happen, we have a lot of memories - (below the photos) here is what 9 years means to us and what we've learned since

JUNE 22, 2002



1. Jesus Christ is the best thing for our marriage, hands down. We have tried even putting eachother before God and it doesn't help your marriage, it hurts it. God is the one and only thing that if you put first, love first, honor first... HE will help you to LOVE your spouse in the best way ever possible. (notice I didn't say "church" first - I said God first, 2 very different things)


2. We've got to be selfless. The less of ourselves we try to serve, and the harder we try to meet eachother's needs, the happier our marriage has been. In every area of our marriage (finances included... we can't be selfish).



3. We give eachother grace, neither of us will ever be perfect. If we give grace, it not only builds up the other, but it shows that even when one of us is wrong - grace can bring about its own type of humility.


4. Keeping our own priorities in order helps out the whole family. We live by putting God first, then self/spouse (the two are one), then our kids, our job/home, our extended family, and Church attendance/serving. All are definitely a priority that we do something with, but we try to keep things in order - this truly has helped us structure our family priorities, and has made for a happier marriage.


5. Learn to laugh about it, when things don't run very smooth, its sometimes hard to find joy in the little moments in life. We try to enjoy even the hard times with each other, it has made us stronger. When Tyler laughs, his one eye gets small and he looks mischievous - Hank does the same thing. The 4 of us have been in the car and had laughing attacks. Oh good memories! We've learned to laugh also at ourselfs because sometimes we do mess up.


6. We pray together, there is power in prayer, and it makes us each sensitive to each other's needs. I love it when Tyler prays for me, and when I pray for him. Something about seeking God while spending time with eachother is so special and intimate.


7. Sex isn't taboo. (oh my goodness I posted that?!). It was designed by God himself, and we were created to enjoy it with one person... our spouse. Call us old fashioned, but I'm darn happy we are that way! Giving yourself to one person can bless your marriage, and abstain until you find that one if you are looking. Having no one to compare eachother to is a very good thing. http://my.ekklesia360.com/Clients/embed_video_preview.php?moduleRecordId=408735&CMSCODE=EKK (sermon on Song of Songs -of Solomon)


8. Kids change your entire life! For the 3 miraculous children God blessed us with, they mean the world to us! Our first baby is so blessed to be raised up in heaven by the angels - not seeing a day of pain from this world. God we know you make all things work together for our good... and our child in heaven will one day greet us with their smile. And the 2 here that God has given us the priviledge to raise, we hope we do right by God and do right by them - Hank and Jack, that God will one day be SO proud of the men you have become! You 2 boys have brought our marriage into a glorious new light! You make us laugh... your hugs and kisses bring us to tears, and the tough lessons you teach us... oh how God has a sense of humor giving you personalities just like your parents! :) We Love you boys!


9. There will always be bumps in the road. We've lived on very very little salary, we've lost a home, we've had some really tough discussions and argued, we've lost 2 dogs, we've lost a business, we've had to walk outside and take a break from screaming kids, we've thought we would lose the other after a bad car accident, and we've lost a baby. All in all, we are happy. Truly TRULY happy. Somehow, God has gifted us this beautiful messy life that we get to share with our best friend. We are grateful for all we've been through. He is the strength in our weakness.


9


9 of the happiest years of our lives. And I'll vouch for both of us since we talk about it all the time... we are happier now than we've ever ever been! How is that possible with pain, hurt and bumps in the road? Jesus Christ. He IS the answer. And relying on God for everything has helped us have joy through it all. May sound cheesy to some, but we are two of the happiest people I know.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Springtime Visit from Nana & Papa Labrum

Hank was so excited when he woke up from his nap and Nana and Papa were still there!
Lovin' on the birthday boy

Celebrating Tyler's bday with family and friends at the one and only - Joe's Farm Grill

Bath time by NanaAnd some help from Papa too


Splash pad at the Phoenix zoo



Jack with Nana, all smiles!


Waiting for the elephants


Jack getting loves from Papa,
and a Big 2 thumbs up for the elephant


We miss 'em already, it was so fun having them around. Love you Nana and Papa Labrum!

Mike, Liz and Landin come to AZ

Cousins with their In-N-Out hats ...this photo op didn't last long

Mike, Liz and Landin with our boys. Love this photo!
Uncle Mike meets Jack Jack for the first time

Goldfield photo of Mikey's family


Monkey see Monkey dothe mommas and the babies


Me and My boys at the zoo splashpad (Liz in the background)

Our sis inlaw Liz and sweet nephew Landin


Jack enjoying the sun on a park venture

Everyone's in on the fun

We all had so much fun! Miss you Mike, Liz and Landin... just move here already ;) lol JK!

Our Trip to Utah with GrandmaNana

My neices Taylor and Hailey seeing little cousin Jack for the first time

Mom and sisters Cookin up some Sunday dinner

(Aunt Lesli and Lisa) getting Jack ready for bedtimeHank LOVES the drums! Aunt Lisa gave Jack his first taste of a carrot (for teething)


Great Grandpa Lee hanging out with Hank and Jack


Having Frozen Yogurt at Menchies


Thanks for a great roadtrip GrandmaNana, we're really glad we got to go with you!