Kelly's New Truck!

Kelly and I went to the Karl Malone Toyota dealership on Saturday and ended up trading in his Mazda 626 in for a Maroon 1998 Toyota Tacoma! Kelly has wanted a truck for some time now and we finally went for it. Of course we couldn't afford new, even though I really wanted to! I'm in love with the new 2009 4 door Tacoma .. so nice! But we needed something Kelly could afford and would still do the job! Kelly is really big on camping and also doing yard work, so this truck will definitely come in handy this summer, especially with the 4 wheel drive! Kelly was able to get the truck at a great deal and is only paying a little more than he was on his car! The truck is a stick shift.. and I don't know how to drive one. But Kelly did say he would try to teach me.. that should be fun!

So thank you to those that have helped us in the past as far as moving things around.. Dad & Nancy, Mom & Kelly and Kalie & Jesse! Hopefully our new addition will get us off your backs! At least for now! :)

Laughter really IS the best medicine!!

We leave for California today and I couldn't be more excited! Watching my younger sister dance in a National Competition, Seaworld, Universal and my most favorite DISNEYLAND! I found this picture on my cousin's facebook page yesterday, THANKS MEGAN! and I fell in love with it. This picture describes in perfect detail how my family acts while we are in Disneyland. We always have the best time and don't care to be silly, even my Dad gets to be a little goofy! And we could all use a little laughter in our life now!

Thank You, in advance, Dad and Nancy for taking the whole family on this trip.

WE LOVE YOU!

"When it rains, it pours."

It's not just the slogan for Morton Salt anymore...

The other day I saw on Erica's facebook the saying "When it rains, it pours!" And I've never really understood the meaning of that, until now. Many know how difficult this week has been for my family and I thank you all for the love and support you have shown.

This past week I've looked into the eyes of a dying Grandmother. She has always been so strong and even at her weakest, she was beautiful. It was hard saying Good Bye, but I am comforted knowing that she is at peace. She is in a better place and her mind can now rest. She will be forever missed.

In the past couple of days, I've seen a husband and a wife grieve over an unexpected and sudden loss. I've seen a sister go through one of the hardest things she will ever have to experience. I've sat in a hospital room clinging to a hope that never really existed. I've seen a little boy wonder what's happened to his Mommy. And I find myself asking -Why? Why did this have to happen to their family? Why must they go through this terrible ordeal?-

Everything happens for a reason. Another saying that my family is trying to grasp this week. Saying or no saying, quote or no quote.. this has definitely been one of the hardest weeks my family has ever had to go through. I can only hope that there will be light at the end of this dark tunnel.

Thanks again for all of the love and support everyone has given me and my family. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.