Haws Family

Summer Fun

2010-08-09T11:09:00.016-04:00

Jacob and I both had summer classes to take but we found a little bit of time to have fun this summer. We have both turned another year older and wiser, canned salsa (thanks Cheer for the recipe), went to Utah and played too hard and celebrated our anniversary in Heber, UT at the Zermatt Resort. The following pictures are completly backwards but I don't have the patients to put them in order. It was wonderful to have my entire family together for a few days. We missed Isaac and mom while they were out of town working for most of the trip. Of course we ate way to much at all of are favorite places, Maverick yogourt almost everyday, Cafe Rio, Panda, Wingers, date night with Heather and Mike, and Costco meals thanks to Lea. We will now officially be back on Kristi approved on Monday(don't worry mom you won't be the only one). Some of the highlight events include: EsDee's birthday party, floating the provo river and tipping in the freezing water, Bee's baseball game, camping in AF canyon with part of the Hansen Crew, Jacob teaching EsDee, McCall and Alex how to drive a stick shift, Swimming at Uncle Brians, Jacob doing his first front flip off of the diving board, Mike prefecting his back flip, EsDee's amazing dive off the board, Colt hanging on to the rim every time he made a basket (pure boy), finding a new bed to sleep on every night, seeing the Alleman's, girl lunch date, Dr. Lea and Dr. Sheraka, and the best part was just being together.

This is not the first thing you want to see @ 4:30 in the morning after traveling all night. Thanks to my cute neighbors and in laws I have toilet paper still stuck in the trees. Don't worry pay back will be given.

For some reason this is the only picture of London I have. She is showing off her messy hands from her ribs. She has grown so tall and is the best swimmer. We love you London!

We went shoe shopping and Colee went and put these shoes on all by herself. She even did the buckle up and everything. She has grown up so much and is so stinking smart. She has such an amazing spirit. We were playing hide and go seek with the older grand kids and she would tell on her hiding place everytime.

Don't you love this picture and what mom, did I do something wrong. There is never a dull moment with this boy. We were all cleaning the house and we didn't hear Colt, so Lea went to find him and found that he had put the toilet seat down climbed on top to get into the sink. When we got into the bathroom he would say no. He had no desire to get out. Funny boy!

Anniversary at Zermatt Resort in Heber. Heber is one of our favorite places in Utah. We had a great Anniverswary playing on the 18 hole putting green, eating gelato, pizza, and the wonderful bakery, looking at beautiful houses. The putting green was no goony golf it was so hard. I think I only pared two holes. I am pretty sure we were in the rocks all day and of course I hit one in the water. I can't beleive it has been three years time goes by fast when you get be with your best friend everyday.

Colts face doesn't really show his love for riding the horse. He kept trying to crawl back in to ride again. We rode these horses twice and then went on a carriage ride around Thanksgiving point. I wish I had a picture of him trying to get into the pigs pit.

Case and Emee getting ready for are morning walk. How precious are those two babies. They are only weeks apart and are so funny together. Emee starting crawling the stairs while we were home. It's amazing how kids can catch on to things.

Colt giving papa hugs. This is a very rare thing for Colt he doesn't give hugs and kisses except for one he blows you a kiss.

Yes this boy thinks he owns the house and needs three drinks

I did Colee's hair for church, she looks so dang cute

Roasting marshmellows

Jacob giving EsDee instruction for driving

Part of the Hansen Crew we missed everyone who couldn't come

It was a great day to see the bottom of this box. Jacob and I spent an entire day canning salsa. The salsa turned out wonderful. My hands on the other hand were burned from jalapeno's, I learned my lesson and will now wear gloves.

Enjoying the fireworks on July 4th. We are so grateful for our freedoms in this country. Thanks to all the men and women who fight for those everday.

Jacob Celebrating his Birthday

Day of Service

2010-08-09T10:54:00.005-04:00

It has become tradition for the Southeast area stakes to do a service project all on the same day. Here in GA/TN we call it the Chattanooga Day of Service.We team up with lots of local businesses and churches and clean up different areas in the city.I wish I had a before picture of the above area. We cut and pulled out a lot of trees and brush. It's amazing what you can get done in a few hours. We didn't get to finish because of a rain storm. Jacob had poison oak for forever.

Before the hard work and sweat!

Scholarship and Fun

2010-04-18T17:06:00.003-04:00

If I want my family to update their blogs, then I better update mine. No excuses Heather, Sheraka, and Lea. Okay maybe Lea has a good excuse with her kids. Jacob and I go try to go on a date every Saturday. We have had beautiful weather lately and decided on miniature golfing. I usually am victorious but somehow my puts would not drop for me. Don't worry Jacob thinks he is Phil Mickelson and claims he has the green jacket. He will not hold the title for long. I will make sure of that. I tied it up for 3 holes and then lost it on 17 and 18!!

There was a pretty waterfall behind us but since we took the picture can't really see it.

The Champion

Jacob received a Dalton State Foundation Scholarship on Friday. We are super so excited. Thank you to the donors of his scholarship the money will be used wisely. Jacob is holding up a two because we waited for two hours until his name was called. We had to sit through a lot of awards for Seniors that were graduating. It was well worth it for the money. Congrats babe!!!

Circus

2010-04-18T16:47:00.003-04:00

Jacob and I had a great time at the Barnum and Bailey Circus. I have never been to the circus, so we decided to go. The acrobatics team were are favorite and of course the elephants. I forgot the camera so these pictures are from my phone. Not so great.

Gatlnburg

2010-01-23T11:27:00.005-05:00

Jacob and I got Martin Luther King off from School so we decided to head to Gatlinburg for the weekend. We rented a cabin in Sevierville and had a wonderful relaxing weekend. We went shopping at the outlets and found my mom cute stuff at chicos, had dinner at Olive Garden, ate breakfast over looking these views, played pool at the cabin and I actually gave Jacob a challenge and won a few games and went hot tubbing right on the cabin deck looking at these views. We had a blast and it was much needed break before school really gets crazy. I started the Education program this semester and Jacob is in is 3rd Semester for Rad Tech. Only 3 more semester to go!

Update

2010-01-23T11:01:00.006-05:00

Yes I know it has been forever since I have posted anything. Jacob and I had a great Christmas and new year this year. We stayed home in Georgia for Christmas. We got to spend time with his family and enjoy games and food. We then flew to Utah on the 29th through the new year and enjoyed time with my family. It had been a year since we were all together again. The day we flew in the activites began with sledding. Jacob went with Isaac, Sheraka and kids to Park City sledding hill. I stayed home to spend time with Colt, Case, Emee and Colee. We celebrated mom's birthday with a movie and sushi. Had a full day of snowboarding @ Park City Resort .Jacob had an adventure on his last run of the day. If you see him ask him about that. Emee's blessing, football, games, food and more food, girls night out with High School friends, seeing Jacob's cousin Abby off to the MTC, sibling gift exchange and family home evening together took up the rest of the time we had. I came home with no pictures from my camera so I had to take from Lea and Heather.

Me and Sheraka not sure what I am doing!

Nieces London and Colee. My made the pajama's so cute

Isaac's family performing the Natvity

Isaac and his son Colt

Heath and Colt

Girls lunch eating Sushi. Lea was a trooper she hates Sushi.

Isaac's boys Colt and case

Dad reading to Colt. I have to give a shout out to my dad for being inducted to his Junior College hall of fame for football. He will be honored Feb. 20th in California. My dad acts like it is no big thing. I think he is just nervous about giving a speach. We love you dad!

Emee's Blessing

My beautiful grandma and good looking grandpa.

Emee

Home Here I come

2009-09-27T15:23:00.004-04:00

I am hoping it looks this pretty but really I will be just happy to see the mountains. I know Jacob doesn't think I will miss him because he thinks I am so excited to go home. I am very excited to meet my new niece Emee. and to see my family. it has been a while. Babe I promise I will miss you and I will come back. Lucky for me Mike is going out of town and Heather needed some help and company. Lucky for me work and school worked out perfect. If anyone who reads this blog see's my dad before Tuesday comes maybe you can convince him that seeing his daughter is more important then a hunt. (Hint Hint) A daddy's girl just sometimes needs a hug. Utah here I come.

Congratulations Pinegars!

2009-09-21T21:45:00.004-04:00

We're excited to welcome the newest edition of our family. Baby Pinegar! (name to come?) We look forward to web caming with you soon! In real life soon will be the best though!

Until then, Colee will give you lots of hugs and kisses.

Currently Waiting For This:

2009-08-29T09:54:00.004-04:00

If you know me then you know that I love College Football. We are on the countdown for Sept. 3!

Long awaited Update

2009-08-29T09:34:00.004-04:00

I know who ever thought that I would update this thing. Well if it weren't for this amazing cold or flu I have I wouldn't be. Jacob is off with his family boating today. I wish I were there but instead stuck in bed with a lot of tissues. I guess one thing is good I can finish my book today. If anybody want's a good read Francine Rivers "A Voice in the Wind" series. I am almost done with book 2.
We had a great summer this year (besides the fact I didn't get to go home) we both turned another year older. Which for me was awful I didn't want to turn 26. I was okay with staying 25. I really hate this getting older thing. We also celebrated our 2nd wedding aniversary. We stayed at Barnsley Garden Resort. Here is a web address to check it out. http://www.barnsleyresort.com/ We got spoiled for sure. We had a blast we played disc golf, walked the gardens, had a pool to ourselves, canoed, hiked, played crocque,(however you spell that) and dined inn. It was a perfect little getaway. I have pictures but the technical person of the home is not here. They are on his phone. Don't worry I just ordered a new battery charger for my camera so I will see if I can find time for some pictures. Here are a few Jacob had on the computer.

Jacob and I both just started fall semseter. It is going to be a long semseter but I will be greatful when it is over with. I am taking 20 credits (3 Science and Lab classes) I know kill me now. I wanted to start the Education program this spring and that is what I have left. I basically live at the school and then off to work until 9:00 p.m. Long days. So I am treasuring my weekends. Jacob is in his second semester with the Rad Tech program. He got a 4.0 his first semseter and was just named his class President.
I recently got released from Young Womens. It was a hard week but they have the best new president. I got to work with the best girls in the world and will miss seeing them so often. They strengthened my testimony of the Savior with the amazing examples they set. I am lucky to be serving in the primary. I have never served in the primary so I am excited about the new adventure. I will let you know how it goes. Jacob is now serving as Sec. in the YM.

We also got in a ton of swimming. Thanks to the best neighbors and family in the world. I think Jacob went through at least 2 pair of swimming shorts due to the amazing watermelon game. As you can see below it can get a little rough. All in all we had a great summer.

And He's In

2009-03-18T17:13:00.002-04:00

I know we have not made a post for months so I was just give an update with what is going on. I have some great pictures but I lost my camera charger. Good huh! But the best news for our family is that Jacob got into the Radiology Tech program this week. We are so excited we have been waiting for this news for over a year. He applied in Sept. and has been through the entire application process of filling out lots of paper work, getting reference letters, doing an apprenticeship, taking test, doing an interview and so on. Out of more then 100 applicants he was one of the 17 choosen. So we are super excited! Wait to go babe. That means we will be here for at least 2 more years but tht is okay.
We have been busy lately I started school this semester and I have actually enjoyed beeing back in the classroom. We have been to Utah 3 times since the last post. We had a blast at Christmas going sledding and being with the family. The next trip was short for my best friend and cousin Lacey's wedding. Congrats. She looked so pretty. Then we just got back last week for my spring break. I know I did not get to see anybody. The first part of the trip we were in Logan for a close family friend of Jacob's funeral. Michael Alleman died while serving our country in Iraq. The entire funeral was such a testimony builder of the plan of salvation, and how truly blessed I am to have the knowledge that I can be with my family forever.
Then for the weekend I got to go to Washington with my mom to visit my brother and all of my cute nephews. We had lots of fun especially bowling. Go nana mom you had some great skills. Also AJ kicked some butt at his basketball game for sure the best one on the entire team.
Then the last few days in Utah Jacob got to come and we just got to spend a few days with the family and made a trip to Park City which we love. Anyway thought we would give an update and not wait for my camera for pictures.

Gatlinburg Getaway

2008-11-27T11:05:00.006-05:00

Monday night Jacob and I drove up to Gatlinburg, TN and had a two day getaway. Sadly Jacob had a late plane so we didn't get there until 3:00 A.M. But we had a blast and enjoyed the cabin.

We enjoyed these comfy couches and watched two movies!

This was the view from the deck of the cabin. There were still some trees that had beautiful colors.

This picture is for my dad. When he came to Memphis, TN for Isaac's bowl game Corky's was his favorite. We had lunch here and the ribs were very good!

I had no idea that Jacob loved pool so much! We have never played together before but we had super fun. I would always be winning and then Jacob would come out of no where and beat me.

If you know me and Jacob then you know that we met in TX. and I loved that the cabin had the TX star!

I know we look like we just woke up! but we had to get a picture with the view.

Fall Update

2008-11-02T15:57:00.011-05:00

For those of you who know me know that I am a big college football fan. As well as I served my mission in Lubbock Texas. I just have to give a shout out to my Red Raiders for beating the #1 football team Texas last night. Below is a picture of me and my companions shooting our guns. I have pictures of me being in the football locker room as well as on their football field but of course they are in Utah.

Showing my Texas pride the night of the game.

We also cheered on are bulldogs yesterday. But they got their butts kicked by Florida. Jacob loved these rocking chairs and thought we should buy them.

On Wed. we got to go on a road trip to ATL to go to the temple. We had such a fun little road trip. Of course we had to get panda express on the way home. It is a tradition when we go to the temple to get panda. We also loved this tree on the temple grounds. That night we had trunk or treat. I am not one to get dressed up. But we had a blast. The decorations were amazing and the chilli was wonderful. Thanks for everyone in the ward that worked so hard.

A couple of mornings ago my sweet husband got up early and made me pancakes. He seriously was so proud of them. He made the comment that they should go in a magazine. I do have the best husband in the world. He suprised me this week as well with a new purse. Just cause he loves me and does cute things.. I love it. Thanks babe!

Fall has fallen over GA

2008-10-19T17:31:00.010-04:00

It has been so hot here in Georgia until Friday, I finally felt fall in the air. I actually have a real reason to wear my sweaters now. According to my dad wearing a sweater in the the middle of the summer is a little weird. If you know me I would wear sweaters in the summer and my dad would just shake his head as he would see such a thing on my body.

I pulled out my booties. I am sure my mom has her's on for a while. These are the best things for the winter.The leaves are falling all over my drive way. But I love the new colors of the trees.

Trip to Atlanta

2008-10-12T22:33:00.004-04:00

Jacob was in Atlanta all last week for training for ASA/Delta. So I went and spent my days off with him. We went to Wicked at the Fox Theatre in ATL. It took a little bit to get into it. We stuck in out, not that it was hard because the girl that played as Wicked had an amazingly beautiful voice. We loved all of the music. It was really good. We don't know what to believe about the Wizard of Oz now. We figured out what seats we always want to get now at the Fox.

Family I know I need a haircut. It is coming on Tuesday. It hasn't been cut since I was home in June. I know sad.

"Honey, how does Red Lobster sound? It's only 4 miles away from here, I've got directions, & they're havin' endless shrimp!" Collette says. "Baby, that sounds good." Replies Jacob. Well, after an hour of going the wrong way, getting stuck in Atlanta traffic, being told the wrong directions by a Red Lobster employee, having a little road rage, and Collette going on the wrong side of the complex. We finally made it. It was worth it too. We had one of the best waitress we've had in a long time. The endless shrimp was good and like always we ate way too many garlic cheese biscuits and too much shrimp.
Look how flipping goofy I am in this smockin' smock. The white polo is a joke, but hey. It was only a several bucks. I must say that I was a doubter of crocs, but my opinion has been changed after experiencing them. Let it be known that no matter what you're wearing, after an 8 hour day. It doesn't matter what you've been wearing, your feet are daggum sore.

Jacob in his smock for his apprenticeship for rad tech.

New Jobs

2008-09-27T13:25:00.004-04:00

I know it has been along time since we have updated. Well in the last month I have quit Bank of America thank goodness. I enjoyed the people I worked with but hated my job. I have been able to substitute teach the last couple of weeks. I really have enjoyed it. I have done High school to 1st grade. The last couple of days I have been able to do 2nd grade next door to my mother in law Pam. I really did enjoy it and will miss it. On Monday I start working at T-Mobile. Not really sure how I feel about it. Other then I get good benefits. I will let you know how it goes once I get started and going.
Jacob has also got a new job with Delta. He has enjoyed working with his dad and brother but excited to move on. I am just excited to get free flights. Utah here we come.(well hopefully more then it has been) We will be on somewhat the same schedule. So things are looking up for the Haws's.

Crazy Weekend

2008-08-19T11:57:00.002-04:00

I am so sad we did so much this weekend and I did not have my camera for anything. First of all the Olympics have been killing me and my sleep. We have DVR but I love gymnastics and want to watch everything live so I am not getting to bed until around 1a.m. and then I am so excited or frustrated I can't fall a sleep. So needless to say I haven't had much sleep lately.
Friday night we went bowling with Sharissa and Shiloh and I bowled the worst I ever had in my life. I think the lane was uneven because I went from one side to the other guttering the ball. But what can you do we had a blast and then went and got Ice cream.
Saturday I had to work in the morning and then I headed to the lake where all of my in laws, Gurleys and Edwards were. We rented a plantoon boat that had a slide and upper deck to jump off of. I first just tried the slide and screamed just like a girl the entire way down. Jumping off of the side was so scary. It took me a minute before I dared to but I figured if a 9 year old girl can do it so can I. So away I went. All we had were 3 dollar plastic tubes to go tubing with. We called it redneck tubing. We busted all for of them before the day was through but we sure did have a blast. Thanks so much.
Later on that night Jacob's best friend Tanner came home from his mission so we headed to the airport to greet him. Jacob and him have not seen each other for four years. They barely missed each other by two weeks when Jacob got back from his mission. So it was great to finely meet him. On Sunday we had a big party at Tanners. They cooked a pig. Jjust not a ham in the oven but Hawaiian style the real thing with its head still on. It was crazy. I tried just a little bit and it was acutually good. I wish I had some great pictures but I don't sorry. But we had a great weekend!

Update

2008-08-09T14:42:00.009-04:00

This picture is for Carly. This is the road that our house is on. It's not dirt daggumit. Love ya girl.

Saint George Island, Florida

July was full of events! One of our favorites was vacationing with the Haws's to Florida. They rented a condo right on the beach. We got to go crab hunting at night, watch the dolphins jump out of the water, eat lots of shrimp, play the watermelon game in the pool, go shopping, read books, play games and watch movies at night. Thanks so much for all the fun!

We also had lots of birthdays this month and we all got to go to dinner together. We celebrated Jacob, Mom Haws's, Nanny and my birthday. I forgot to take my camera but I hope you all had a great day.

View from our room.

I found this clam in the ocean. We grilled it. I ate it & it was actually really good. Collette was too skeered.

Happy Anniversary

Jacob and I celebrated are 1st anniversary on Aug 3. It was on Sunday so we just spent the entire day together. We also both took Mondy off and went to the movie and dinner at Mellow Mushroom (the best pizza ever). And we ended the night with two games of minature golfing. I of course beat Jacob in both games we played but he redeemed himself on the last hole and got a hole in one for a free game. Jacob's familly also saved the top layer of the cake for the last year so we got to have some of that as well. It actually tasted good after it got unfrozen. It only seems like we have been married for four or five months time does fly when you are having fun.

Yeah. The cake really did look that good, Ashley & Jared. Even though y'all beat it up in the freezer for a whole year. It's nice to have it outta there for y'all we're sure.

Congratulations on getting engaged Lacey & Tyson!

I do have such a great husband who adores me. I work late on Fridays and yesterday I came home and he had gone to the store and bought stuff to make me a fruit smoothie and had it all ready for me. It's the small and simple things I love. Thanks Babe

Happy Birthday America with events from June

2008-06-10T09:54:00.009-04:00

Happy Birthday America

We forgot to bring the camera for the wonderful events of July 4th. But we did have a great time with family and friends. Thanks to the Gurleys we got to have a big BBQ and a full day of the pool. We played the watermelon game and only had a few injuries, sharks and menows, tank and of course the famous relays. We also celebrated Greysons Birthday and she was so excited for her princess cake. We ended the night with big fireworks and night swimming with the help of Jacob throwing Sydey in the pool.

Hello Utah

We got to go home to Utah and play for 11 days that went by way to fast. We had so much fun playing with friends and family. Events of utah: Playing rock band and guitar hero, swimming @ Sheraka's, shopping in park city with Lacey and Tyson, Colee and the frog pool, Meme's retirement party, Isaac's Wedding(Congratulations), Jacob's Birthday with nana ma cooking biscuits and gravy, Jacob getting sick, playing games, sitting on the deck and catching up, girls night out with old friends, catching up with the Allemans, and late nights with mama and the bachelorette.(sorry Heather) Thanks for the memories we miss you all!

Riverbend Music Festival

We saw the Black Crow's on Friday night. I don't really know how Kate Hudson was married to such a thing. He struggled singing but played the Harmonica really well. The rest of the week we saw: Josh Turner, Little big town, ZZTOP and Rodney Atkins. We had a great week sitting on the river and hearing great music and seeing fireworks.

We headed to Berry College in Rome, GA. It is the biggest college campus with 26,000 acres. It is truly beautiful. They let the deer come and graze and eat on the campus. It was fun to drive around and check them all out. Jacob's cousin Jessica had her reception there. They got married in the SLC temple and then flew back here for their reception. It was fun to be with family.

Jacob's parents had baby twin cows. They were darling! They had to hand feed them until their mama could take on the big responsibility.

Collette's new addiction

2008-06-04T23:10:00.003-04:00

I couldn't get a picture from the internet, and I'm to lazy to take a picture & put it on here. But she has been cravin' orange juilius, so much so that we use all that we had & made a special trip to go get more tonight. So we're big pimpin' with our orange juilius. Good times.

pictures

2008-06-02T10:31:00.005-04:00

Here is a picture of Collette's bangs.

Here's the frog that we see wandering around our yard now & then again.

Random Stories

2008-05-20T21:46:00.005-04:00

Collette & I got to have a date night. We went & saw Made of Honor. Everything was pretty much in the commericals, but aren't all like that. We loved the corniness of it. We went to Logan's roadhouse afterwards for dinner. We laughed our heads off after getting out of the resturants. We were having a good time & then these people came in higher than a kite & louder than marching band. Collette & I just got caught up in it & of course became people watchers.

On Saturday, we finally got to get all of our yard work done. Jacob got the lawn mowed and I got to work in the flower beds. As I was weeding I pulled out a plant and out flew a baby bird. Poor thing could not fly and was scared to death. Then a little later on I got to find a frog. This frog just keeps hanging around it about jumped on my foot tonight. I about had a fit. But we do have some really pretty roses coming in and some kind of a white flower.

Later that night we got to go to a wedding for a couple that Jacob grew up with. The room was decorated really pretty and we got to dance. So that was really fun for us!

So after we finished the yard on Sat. Collette came and asked Jacob if she could cut her bangs. He was like sure. So I went straight to the bathroom and chopped away. I was so sick of my hair I needed a change. Plus I need to go to Utah so i can have some one I trust cut it. I haven't had bangs since I was a little girl. So it is a change and I really don't know what to do with them.

On Monday we got to go to Jacob's little brother Jared's baseball game. They lost by a lot but it is fun to go back to little league baseball games. I really have missed it. Growing up I lived at the ball fields with my brothers. Afterwards Jacob and I thought we were professional batted and I pretended that I was a really good pitcher. Yep I have no skills.

So today we had just finished with dinner and all of these fire trucks kept passing by the house. Which is rare we live in the country. So we were like lets go see what is going on. Don't mind you Jacob about hit his car we were going crazy. but we caught up to them and found that a house was on fire right next to his Great Aunts house. I think everyone in the entire county was there trying to figure out what was going on. Nothing else going on in the country but that is the way we like it.

Slackers

2008-04-29T21:28:00.007-04:00

Long time no update. There's been so much that's happened.

First of all we got are food storage going. I got items that we use anyway. Macaroni, flour, black beans, refried beans, sugar, rice , wheat and on and on. But I am so excited. Jacob and I had a blast getting it all together and putting it away. The only thing that I don't know what to do with is my wheat but I will figure it out. The ladies in my ward are amazing.

Last month we went to the temple with the youth. Of course we had to go to Panda express when we were there. Atlanta has the closest one to us. In Utah I had one that was down the street.

Hello Sweet Home Alabama is real

We were waiting for parents to pick up the kids after the temple trip and while waiting I kept hearing bombs go off. And we could not figure it out. So we drove down the street and don't you worry the civil war is being re inacted. Don't you worry they really re inact these things. The movie sweet home alabama has it all right to a T. I was laughing o hard.

Collette went to Youth Conference down in Alabama and they stayed the night. The camp had every activity under the sun. Last week, the youth went repelling @ a high school. Some of the youth didn't want to do it. One of the young women was screaming, the army guy yelled at her to stop screaming like a little girl, and she said, "I am a little girl." It was hilarious. Jacob got to do it too. He got called "Smiley guy!". Collette didn't get to do it because she wasn't dressed properly. The rope got you really dirty.

The nest that is the death of me

This little nest that has three little babies is a problem. Every day I get to look at a car with bird poop all over it. Jacob and I disagree about the entire situation. I say why can't we just move the thing. But then the mother couldn't find her babies and they would die. So I have a heart and couldn't do that. But I guess I just get to wash my car everyday.

This past weekend we had a weekend in Atlanta. Friday night we got to go the the Lion King on Broadway. It was amazing. It had so many details to the animals. Some of the voices were just so beautiful. At the end I had tears in my eyes. I loved it. So if you get to go I would recommend this broadway. We walked to Lion King from are hotel and we passed so homeless people with little kids that could just break your heart. Just sleeping on the concrete. It was hard just to keep on walking.

Jacob and I decided to go get the car after the show and go get something to eat. But first we got to see the Hawks beat the celtics in game 6 but then they lost there next game. Oh well. So we drove around and around for about an hour. and ended up back at the hotel and ordered pizza. We can never find any where to eat down town atlanta. So if anybody has any suggestions please help.

Saturday morning we got up and went swimming. Of course the day we get to swim and layout it is cloudy and rainy. No one was at the pool but us. So we stick are feet in and it is just freezing. But I was convinced to get in. I have been wanting to swim forever. I got a chance and pushed Jacob in. And I jumped in right after and it was so dang cold. Jacob hurried and got out. While I just played and danced around. He wouldn't get in. Finally I got kicked out cause you can't swim in the rain. Go figure!

We then got to go to the atlanta temple. Then it was off to the road so we could make it back for the adult session of stake conference. Elder Sleight from the seventy was presiding. He had served his mission here 40 years ago and so he was very emotional of how much the church had grown. I really enjoyed him. He was just so real and gave great stories that you could relate to. His message was to simplify. Before sunday session he came around and shook everybodies hand.

So I guess that has been the last month in a nut shell.

Ear Ache

2008-04-07T18:45:00.009-04:00

Collette has been very sick. She has had a horrible ear infection that has carried with it excessive pain. She was down for 5 days. My cute husband woke me up from the couch one night to go to bed but I wasn't to excited to go cause I finally had gotten comfortable with all the pain. So instead he went and grabbed all of the comforters from the bed and came and slept right next to me on the floor. He truly has taken care of me and got me everything I needed. Thanks BABE

General Conference was amazing. We are so blessed with technology in that we get to listen to them again from DVR, the internet, and that we'll get them in the Ensign next month. We love the power of their simple, yet profound words. We really could not chose a favorite one I think after they finished talking we would say, " That was really good." How funny was President Monson what love he truly does have for us and doing the lords work.

Last week we got to go out to eat with Jacob's family and grandma(Nanny) for his brother Jason's Birthday. We went to Kampi Tokyo it's a place like Tepenyaki in Utah. Our cooker was hilarious and anybody who knows Jacobs dad knows that he had a good time. We had a lot of fun.

Jacob and I had rode with Bryant and Pam and after we went to Baskin Robbins for Bryant to get his ice cream. Well they would not take a big bill and so Bryant was kind of playing with the worker and giving her a hard time about it. Well she didn't think it was to funny and the next day we went back and this is what we saw:

Up to the Date

2008-03-24T21:53:00.004-04:00

Howdy y'all,

We wanted to give y'all an update. Let y'all know what's been going on in our life. Jacob got called as Elder's Quorum Secretary. It's weird to be so young & teaching older men. Things are pretty good. Some things need some help, but all in due time. Collette's been getting Youth Conference, Girls camp, & Temple trips organized.
It was snowing big flakes this morning with the shining sun. It was quite a surpise. It didn't stick though. We'll take it when we can get it.
Funny story: Collette was leaving for work. Jacob's car was in the way. She decided to use the lawn instead of the driveway. One problem. It rained all night. So needless to say. She got stuck in the mud. Jacob came to her rescue & pushed her out after she bumped into a tree. Her clean car wasn't so clean anymore.
It's Spring & everything is growing. We're excited to have warm weather, except for this morning. We're getting geared up to plant flowers & a garden. As well as enjoy the outdoors.
Missionary work is on fire. Erica got baptized on Sat. We actually got caught up taking care of our yard & lost track of time. We hustled to get cleaned up & get ready. We were cruising & making good time. Then we got stuck behind a truck pulling a trailer. We got around it. Then about another 5 minutes down the road. We got stuck behind another truck pulling a trailer full of horses. Upsettingly, we missed the baptism. Erica was excited, though. Another investigator, Jeff, is getting baptized on April 5th. He's excited as well.
General Conference is coming & we're excited. It's going to be a wonderful opportunity to hear new cousnel. It's rejuvenating to feel their love & hear their testimony of Jesus Christ.
Other than that. It's the same things just another day. We love to hear from y'all & keep up with one another. Thank you for everything y'all do.

2008-03-13T19:49:00.007-04:00

Hello Family & Friends,

We wanted to give y'all an update. Jacob has just been recently called as Elder's Quorum Secretary. He's got to start putting names with faces.

Lisa is getting baptized this Sat. @ 4pm. She's really excited. We celebrated w/ her on her birthday w/ the Sister Missionaries. We had a Blizzard Reese cake from Dairy Queen. It definately wasn't on the diet, nevertheless it was really good. Funny story: Collette's car has a headlight out. We drove it to take the Sisters & Lisa home, because it has more room than my little Civic. Anyways, there was a cop @ a stop sign & he pulled us over for our headlight. Jacob didn't have his driver's license & neither did Collette. The cop threaten to take Jacob to jail because of it. So Lisa had to drive us back to our house for Jacob could get it. The poor Sister were late getting home. It was a good laugh. It's a birthday that Lisa will never forget.

Collette had New Beginnings last night. It went fabulous. The girls seemed to have a great time. Her counselor, Sister Williams, did an amazing job decorating. It was done up to the "T".

A new young couple moved into our Ward, Andrew & Erika. He is from Utah & she's from ATL. They are about 20 yrs old. He is a member, but she isn't. She was the one that wanted to go to church though. Andrew looked up the church on lds.org & they came. She is on fire & ready to get baptized. They are getting married this Sat. after Lisa's baptism @ some member's home, the Nowland's. She is getting baptized next weekend. Missionary work is going good out here.

The weather has been so nice. It's been perfect. A good 65 degree with good cloud cover & a slight breeze. It's been wonderful. We're suppose to be getting rain the next two days.

Wildlife

2008-03-02T21:47:00.004-05:00

Check out these HUGE turkeys. We love to look for them when we drive down this road. We think it's cool that they're able to be safe & wonder around. It's a tender mercy that is starting to banish from the world.

This is a new baby calf @ Jacob's parent's. We love its white face & legs.

ATL Trip

2008-03-02T21:09:00.009-05:00

This past weekend we got to take a little bit of a over night road trip to Atlanta. It was our Christmas gift from Jacob's parents. 1st of all, the big city traffic was no good, but we made it through all seven lanes & had a great time. We got to see the GA Dome, Turner Stadium, Olympic sites, Undergroud Atlanta (mall), & Capital Building. The highlight of the trip was going to the Fox Theatre to see Alvin Alley's Dance company from New York. It was a packed house & they did a great job.

Saturday, we went to the Temple & did sealings. It was refreshing.

Biggest Loser

2008-03-02T20:55:00.002-05:00

Last Monday we started Biggest Loser Couples with the Kelley clan. We needed a little motivation to get us up & movin'. Collette thought of the idea & her fam. all step up to the challenge.

We came up with some creative workouts for the week. We went from walking outdoors to swimming @ a local hotel & runnin' in our small house on cold days. We also threw in a little boot camp in there. (in memory of Kelley #2) We find out tomorrow on how we really did with our 1st weigh-in of starting.

Headline News

2008-02-24T22:52:00.003-05:00

It's official. Collette is Young Women's President. Please send any ideas or activites her way.
Today was crazy. This morning we picked up Lisa, an investigator, & her cute 13 months old boy, Joshua. She had a great time @ church & asked the Sisters when she can be baptized afterwards. Jacob babysat Joshua during Sacrament for she could pay attention.
Then Collette sat in for her counselors to be set apart after church. Jacob & his cousin, Tyler, went to Erlanger in downtown Chattanooga to give the Sacrament to one of his home teaching families, who's in the hospital. He didn't get back from running around till 5pm.
We helped Jacob's parent's put cows in the trailer. Collette was trying to get a piggy back ride & didn't quite make it, but ended up on her butt trying to take me with her. It was a good laugh.
We ended the night with games on the Wii. Boxing can wear ya out. Watch out biggest loser's challenge.

Rodeo

2008-02-24T22:33:00.008-05:00

Here's a picture of one of the bulls. Sorry that it's a little blurry.

Jacob waiting for them to release the bull.

We went to a rodeo last night. The cowboys had a rough night. There were only about 5 riders that stay on the whole 8 seconds. So I guess you can say that the bulls won. The clown was hilarious & Jacob even got in on the entertainment by trying to get the button off the bull's head. Collette got all excited because she wanted Jacob to win the $50 prize for getting the button. But . . . this wasn't any ordinary bull. It probably weighed 1500 lbs and had HUGE horns. He was only inches away from getting the button, but missed & someone else got it before he did. Pure entertainment!

We went to Chili's. We got bottomless chips & salsa & watched the Memphis vs. Tennessee game. We were sad when Memphis lost.

Out on the Town

2008-02-23T09:38:00.003-05:00

Last night we went to downtown Chattanooga. It's always so fun. It was a little to cold to walk around for a long time. Mellow Mushroom is our favorite pizza joint. The atomosphere is crazy & fun. There are all sorts of people from every walk of life.

Riverbend

2008-02-21T13:06:00.002-05:00

We're getting excited about Riverbend. This should entice you to want to come & visit us. It is 2 weeks of entertainment. On the list so far this year is Black Crows (Kate Husdon's Ex-Husband), ZZ Top, & Josh Turner. They'll release the rest of the list soon. It starts on June 6th! Hope to see ya there.

This is us last year. Ya can't beat nights on the river.

Valentine's Day

2008-02-14T22:51:00.011-05:00

Collette had the day off & got to relax. She got a new pillow, because she hasn't been sleeping good. She also got a FM Transmitter for her ipod. She can now listen to normal music.

She got real flowers. Jacob thought that would be better for they can plant them outside and enjoy them for the rest of their lives.

Then to seal it all off, she got to go to one of her favorite resturants, Macroni Grill.

Jacob got some socks and a new pair of carhart pants, which is just what he needed and wanted. He was very happy.

The night was finished by watching "Tyler Perry's: Why did I get Married?" and eating homemade apple pie.

Atlanta Aquarium

2008-02-14T22:18:00.012-05:00

We went to the Atlanta Aquarium awhile back. It's the largest aquarium in the world. It was a lot of fun.

This is a big ole crab.

This is HUGE catfish. Think how much fried catfish we could have from that one. It would take a couple of days to cook it.

This is the big whale. It had a huge tank to roam around in. They brought it all the way from China. It was crazy to watch the video of it.

Here's all the jellyfish that reminded us of "Finding Nemo" when Nemo & Dora swim through all the jellyfish.

All in all. It was a fun trip. We hit up Panda Express on the way home. We miss just having it down the street.

We made it!

2008-02-12T21:49:00.000-05:00

We finally made it to the blogging world. You can now see the exciting life of the country. Pouring rain like the Georgia rain (Trisha Yearwood) and deer in your front yard! Winding roads that make Collette sick, especially when Jacob drives crazy in his stupid little sports car. Creeks, rivers, ponds, and lakes all over the place. Jacob's from the country and he likes it that way.