Grandpa Chambers

Today I had the amazing opportunity to attend Preston's grandpa Chambers funeral. I know what you are thinking . . . amazing opportunity? Well that's what it was.

I didn't know grandpa Chambers very well, having only been in this family for about a year. The time that I was able to spend with him was very memorable and I wish now that it had been more. Today I realized what an amazing man he was. As with all elderly people, he had a pretty glamorous past. And because he was a very spiritual man he was inspired to write it all down. Preston and I actually own a copy of his and his wife's life history. I am so excited to read it.

I was so impressed that grandpa had his entire funeral planned out. He knew what songs he wanted song, who he wanted to speak and what he wanted to be sure was said. I was touched as four of his children spoke about his life and the things he accomplished. I am awed at the amount of people this man influenced during his life. His spirit was felt there among family and friends as his written testimony was shared from the pulpit.

So I secretly made a little vow that I would try harder to be a little better. The choices I make today will most definitely influence my future; not only mine but my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (Yep, I will live that long!) I want people to know that I have a testimony. So I will try my hardest to stand up for what I believe in and share the gospel with those around me. I want people to know that I love my husband. So I will tell him I love him everyday and that I was lucky to spend another day with him. (even if he didn't do anything for my birthday!)

So thank you grandpa Chambers. I learned a lot from you today.

Quick Life Recap

Wow. It's been a while. Life just got too crazy! And we don't have the internet at our house so that also makes things a little complicated. School is going strong as ever and we sure enjoy the weekends. We can't wait for life to slow down a little . . Christmas break for instance is going to be FABULOUS! We have a cruise planned with our bestest buds, the Stevensons, and then we are headed to Florida with my family for a week over Christmas. We only have a month left before the vacations begin . . . let's hope we make it!

These are just a few of the exciting adventures we have encountered over the last couple months. . .

I dragged Preston to the homecoming dance at USU. And he actually LIKED it! He wasn't much of a dancer go-er in high school so this was a new experience for him. We had a great time with the Smedley's. Yay for dressing up!

We went to Snow Patrol with our favorite people, Jen and Dave (Preston's sister and her husband). Jen gets free tickets to all the big concerts this year because she is amazing so she shared them with us. It was a really good concert and a fun night out.

Preston played on a football team and a softball team this fall. I spent many hours wrapped up in a blanket being supportive. He LOVED playing and he is really a good little athlete. Good job honey!

I LOVE carving pumpkins! So spur of the moment with got it taken care of for the season. The Stevenson's were nice enough to let us come carve on their kitchen floor. We are the best pumpkin carvers I know.

In other news, Preston and I are almost fully recovered from the swine flu! We were both sick all last week and are now finally able to leave the house. YAY!

Don't we look good?!? :)