Jacob Chapter 5

In YW's we have been given the challenge to read the Book of Mormon in 100 days (I'm a little behind schedule but i'm readying and studying it so that's what is important.) I have "read" the BOM before but this time I have really been studying, pondering and praying for more understanding. I've thought as I read what does the Lord want me to learn from this scripture. I've also been writing down my feelings and my understands in a journal as I read. I have really noticed a difference this time reading it, I understand things more, I feel the spirit so STRONGLY!! I feel the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon!! I love this gospel, I love the scriputers, I love my savior Jesus Christ and the love that he has for ME!! The reason I titled this post Jacob 5 is because that is the chapter I just finished reading and for the 1st time I understood the story of the Vineyard. It wasn't just a vineyard of trees, it was a vineyard of Christs people, his righteous people. He scattered them so that he could presever them. So that he could nourish them and bring them back to righteousness. No matter how corrupt we become our Savior will always love us and always wants us to come back to him! In verse 41 the Lord of the Vineyard weeps because his vineyard has turned wild and he wonders what could I have done more for my vineyard? Christ weeps for us and wants us to follow him, he sends his servants to teach us and bring us back to him. In verse 61 he calls for his servants to labor diligently ... that we may prepare the way, that I may bring forth again the natural fruit, which natural fruit is good and the most precious above all other fruit. I am so thankful for Christ and the love he has for me, and  that no matter what I do he will always love me and I can return to live with him if I live my life righteously and if I turn my life to him. I also know that I am called to be his servant and to help bring others unto his gospel, I need to be a better servant of the Lord. I am so grateful for the plan that our Heavenly Father has for each of us and I am so grateful for his guidance and comfort in my life.

Fundraiser for Sadie NewMyer

For those that look at our blog; we are doing a fundraiser for Dan's niece who had to have a liver transplant, she is only 6 years old. We are doing the fundraiser to help earn some money to help the family with medical expenses. I've attached a link showing what we are selling. They are super cute cards, 30 cards and a cute durable box for $30, that's $1 a card. Plus the money is going to a super cute little girl! If you are interested in contributing to the cause or would like more information please contact me (Tanya) at 435.881.9860 Thank you! Please add her to your prayers.
http://www.cardsforacausefundraisers.com/CFAC_Products.asp

Busy, Busy, Busy!

The last couple of months have been full of adventures and family get togethers! For Thanksgiving we went up to my moms in Twin Falls along with my grandparents, my uncle, aunt, and their kids. The food was delicious and as always we stuffed ourselves. We ended up spending the whole weekend enjoying family and fun. My mom, my 2 step sisters, my mom's coworker and I went to Breaking Dawn- I LOVED IT!! While we had everyone together we took some updated family pictures, even though we froze, we got some good pics!

My dad and I took Teydon to see Santa Clause at the Cache Valley Mall, he did really good not one tear! When we got to "Santas Lodge" he went running in excited looking at all the lights and decor santas and as soon as he got to the real Santa he stopped dead in his tracks and turned the other direction. :) Once he realized it was ok and gave Santa a five and with a little coaxing he sat on Santa's lap for some pictures! I love that little boy so much!! 

Dan and I decided to go with my dad, step mom and step brother Ethan, to an Arizona Cardinals Football game!  It was a BLAST! We left Teydon home with Dan's brother, mom and my mom (taking turns) we didn't think he'd enjoy sitting in a car for 13 hrs. Even though it was a very long drive we made the most of it, movies, block puzzle 2, tic tac toe, hangman, making semi's honk, sleeping, snacks, and VEGAS!! I gambled for my first time and won $9 off of $1 and then I lost it all :( , but it was still fun! We stayed at the Riviera in Vegas on Friday, December 9th, then continued on our way to AZ in the morning we arrived there around 2, got settled in our rooms then went and did some cardinals shopping :). We had a little casulty and lost Ethan but eventually he was found.  On our drive home we went a different route and went through Kane County, where they have sheriff broncos parked with "dummies" in the driver seat, Dan was pretty entertained with this and we stopped at each one to make sure they were dummies. :)

We had awesome seats at the game, it was a little hard to see when everyone stood up to watch/cheer, since I'm so short but it was still a blast. The best part the Cardinals won the San Fransisco 49ers!!! I've never been to a game where the cards won and it was AWESOME!! After the game we got pizza, then went and celebrated in the hotel bar (don't worry Dan and I enjoyed our waters :) )  After our celebration we went swimming, the people from AZ thought we were crazy and from Alaska cause it was 65 degrees and we were swimming outside. To them they were freezing to us it was amazingly warm! :) I'm so glad we went, it was a perfect vacation and full of many memories!!

CHRISTMAS was filled with family, parties, presents and a FINISHED BASEMENT! It took forever but we are so glad it is finally all finished! We are enjoying it so much!!

We spent Christmas Adam with Dan's family, we were all able to be there but 2 of Dan's brother due to the fact that they live out of state. Although, Dan's brother Mike who is stationed in Japan was able to skype over laptops and spent the evening with us! We ended up spending the night in Newton. Im not sure if its cause he went to bed late or cause he was sleeping in an unfamiliar place and on an air mattress but Teydon did not sleep :(.

Christmas Eve day my grandma and 2 aunts came up, we watched the Cards play, had dinner, and opened presents. They spoiled us by buying us an entertainment center for our basement. Teydon sonked out at 7:30 so Dan and I just spent the evening together. Christmas morning my dad and step mom came to watch us open presents and to see what Santa brought us. Teydon was so much fun this year!! He loved opening presents and is catching on to the concept! He went running to the couch to see what Santa left him. This boy brings so much joy and happiness into our home! We love him so much!

                                      



My mom, step dad, and brother came down Tuesday, my step dad had his girls this year so they spent Christmas with them in Twin Falls. They stayed the week with us and went home Sat. My grandma and grandpa Carter had their annual Adult Christmas Party on the 28th, it was so good to hang out with my cousins that I don't get to see very often! We had so much fun having them here with us, the week was filled with movies (Transformers), more presents, family, and snowmobiling. It was our first ride and tons of fun. We took Teydon with us due to the fact that it was 50 degrees. He did awesome and had tons of fun. This was his second time going, he went on a little ride while we were in AZ with his uncle. :) We strapped him in a back pack and he just chilled! We went to a warming hut and he thought that was pretty cool. When we got home my grandparents were at our house we made Mt. Dew Stew and root beer floats! I love the holiday season and family getting together!!

Teydon got a McQueen four wheeler from his grandma and he loves it! He thinks he's such a big boy now! We got him a little wagon and he had daddy hook it up to the back of his 4wheeler like a trailer and hauls things around all day!



We rung in the New Year with a bang! We had a New Years, new basement party! We bought a foosball table for down stairs an that was the enertainment for the night. We watched Red, played pictionary, nintendo, and ate tons of food! Thank you everyone for coming and supporting us and partying it up with us! Hope 2012 brings new adventures and happiness to all!