The Start of Our Fertility Journey

As many know, Shaun and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost 3 years being successful only twice and unfortunately loosing both of those pregnancies. It has not been an easy feat, and it has tested my faith more than I ever thought possible. I love children, I am the oldest our of seven children, and I have baby-sat for so many families since the age of 11. I never thought I would have such a hard time getting pregnant and carrying a baby full term.Well before now we didn't have insurance to really pursue help in trying to figure out what was going on. Fortunately September of this year we got insurance through my company for the first time since we got married, and I am happy to say it was the best decision ever! Fortunately for us we have found that the problem might be easily correctable and we do not have to go through some of the extensive fertility treatments we have witnessed a few close family and friends go through. For this, we are very grateful and feel very blessed. After a lot of discussion with one another and my doctor we have decided right now, a fertility drug known as Clomid would be the best start. It is a pill that most of the time corrects weak ovulation and helps with conception. Now I share all of this because I ask that you keep our little family in your prayers as we continue on this long journey to expanding our family. Being parents is our biggest dream. We understand these things are up to the Lord and for me I have had to learn a lot of patience and I have learned that sometimes, even when we don't want to, we must put these things in the hands of the Lord and put all our faith in him. This we have done, and we are hoping the time will come soon...

First BYU Football game...in a very long time

Shaun and I made the decision at the beginning of the football season that we were going to make it to at least one of the BYU football games, so that is just what we did. We attended the BYU vs. San Diego Football game, and we were lucky enough to be there for one of the very few wins!

Lake Powell

 I work for the most amazing company and this was furthur proven when they paid for those of us from the company who wanted to go to Lake Powell. Shaun and I have never been to Lake Powell, and I have heard it is a must if you live in Utah! We spent 5 days in beautiful Lake Powell just relaxing on the HUGE houseboat our company rented for the week. It was simply amazing!!! No cell coverage, no bills, no work, ALL PLAY AND RELAXING, could it get any better! "I submit that it CAN NOT" Here are some pictures from our amazing adventure...

5 bedroom houseboat complete with two bedrooms, full kitchen, Flat Screen TV, dining area/sitting area, upper deck with a TV and jacuzzi, and slide off the back

Me chilling on the tube-it was DIVINE!

Shaun and I in front of The Rainbow Bridge

Me and the amazingly warm water!

Shaun and I on top of the cliff

Shaun jumping off the cliff

Me jumping off the cliff with my bosses wife Valerie

Shaun back from his Jet Ski adventure

Shaun on the top deck of the boat

Shaun coming in from Jet skiing

One of many beautiful sunsets at Lake Powell

A Very Busy Summer!

It has been a long time, but I am finally back! Shaun and I have kept ourselves very busy these past few months starting at the end of August when we made the move into our very first home. We came across this home through my uncle who did the renovations for it and we fell in love. A home has never been a necessity but it has been a dream of our for a long time. We are renting but feel this is the best for us right now in our unpredictable life. We are hoping to be here for a very long time, at least the 2-3 years it takes for Shaun to get through school. Which leads to our next big event! Shaun started school!!! Shaun is working on his prerequisites at Provo College and then he will be applying to nursing school in May. He is doing amazingly well, and he is so smart- not that I am surprised. This is a huge step for us, a step that will open many doors in our future. Along with Shaun, I also started another semester at BYU. It has been quite a challenge to juggle a full-time job and school but I have managed so far, and I know most of that is due to the Lord's help. Shaun and I are so happy to be where we are today and we look back at the past and see how far we have come and all the lessons we have learned along the way. It is amazing to look back and see how each experience we have had, has made us stronger and added another stepping stone towards our future! Stay tuned for more of our latest adventures!