With all the stress of moving and school and stuff, I neglected to mention that Jake and I have now been married for 3 years, our anniversary was on Mother's Day (May 13th) Its crazy to think its been 3 years, time sure flies and yet the time we've been together feels like forever (in a wonderful way). Its impossible for me to imagine what my life would be like without him, I am so in love and so happy to have him as my husband.
We have had a rough and bumpy 3 years, filled with love, and heartache. Not because our marriage wasn't strong, but because of our health, mine in particular. 2005 was a very rough time for me, I found out then and started treatment for my thyroid problem - Graves' Disease - we went through some really hard times, because the treatment took my thyroid levels from super high to super low and it controls everything basically, I went nuts. Even though I tried so hard to manage my weight, I knew it would be a battle, it didn't seem to matter, I couldn't do anything and the drop in my metabolism and all the other changes caused me to gain about 50 pounds. Yikes. Which added to the depression and exhaustion with life I was feeling already. It was a spiral that I couldn't slow down, the only source of comfort I had was the love I had for Jake and the love he had for me, and the love from my family (both sides). I didn't understand and didn't want to accept what was happening to my body. It was miserable. I cried, daily for months about it, about the fact that I didn't feel like myself, and I had no control. My sweet husband was always there for me and knew when I needed to be held and comforted and when I just needed to be alone. He has always really understood me and has been able to provide the right comfort at the right time. I don't think I told him enough what that meant to me. He is so strong, I don't know how he put up with me, but I am so glad he did. I couldn't have done it without him.
Well as of 7 weeks ago my T4 and TSH levels were in the "normal" range, I have to go back today for more blood work and hopefully it will also be normal. Being "normal" will help us do the things we want in our life and prepare us for the future.
Jake's health took a crazy turn in December, that took him to the hospital and added lots of meds that made him another person, with no personality or interest in life. The preliminary diagnosis was Bi-Polar Disorder, but after stopping the medicines and changing his environment (job) he has come back to be the man we all know and love. So a little crazy + too many drugs was not the right thing for him. Having the faith that life would be ok with him changing jobs even to a lower paying and longer driving job was hard but really made all the difference in the world. We are so grateful for the support we had from family and the church, and we are so glad that things are better.
Sorry for the tangent... this was supposed to be about 3 years of marriage. They have been the best and hardest and most worthwhile years of my life. I have seen Jake grow and turn into such an amazing man, I hope that I have improved myself as much as he has. I love him and want everyone to know that!
Especially you, Jake- I really love you and am in love with you more and more everyday.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Well almost a week later...
The apartment is finally empty and clean. All thats left is to turn in our keys and we are done. It was an insane move that took way too long. With all the babies being born and family drama, we didn't have enough help.
Luckily we had some last Friday to move big things, but the majority of our possessions were moved over the last few days with little or no help.
Corrine was an angel and came and cleaned, she's very talented, she can hold Lydia and vacuum at the same time. Jenna and Aubrey were so cute and played show and elevator through our empty closet and bedroom. They are so cute.
You don't realize how much stuff you have until you have to haul it to the car from the apartment and then from the car to the storage unit and soon (hopefully) to the house.
Thanks mom for the car, it saved us!
We are hoping Jake's family will get movers for the move to the new house and that they can get our stuff too. If not hopefully we will have the help we need so we can just caravan trucks in and out easily enough to move it all quickly. Where its all stacked and stored it should be easy and faster than this last weeks move. The sooner the better but hopefully enough time that I will be able to move without being so sore.
Luckily we had some last Friday to move big things, but the majority of our possessions were moved over the last few days with little or no help.
Corrine was an angel and came and cleaned, she's very talented, she can hold Lydia and vacuum at the same time. Jenna and Aubrey were so cute and played show and elevator through our empty closet and bedroom. They are so cute.
You don't realize how much stuff you have until you have to haul it to the car from the apartment and then from the car to the storage unit and soon (hopefully) to the house.
Thanks mom for the car, it saved us!
We are hoping Jake's family will get movers for the move to the new house and that they can get our stuff too. If not hopefully we will have the help we need so we can just caravan trucks in and out easily enough to move it all quickly. Where its all stacked and stored it should be easy and faster than this last weeks move. The sooner the better but hopefully enough time that I will be able to move without being so sore.
Friday, May 25, 2007
What a day...
So yesterday was the day that we had to move our big furniture. Barb and Gary are on their way to Connecticut right now to be with the Arveseth's and meet their newest granddaughter, Emma, so we had to move yesterday.
Its was a bit of a calamity. Everything went smoothly in the morning, Jake and I took the day off which was good, we got a bunch packed and ready to go in the trailer in the evening...
Then we couldn't get a hold of Jake's mom to see if they had the room ready for the new bed to go in and had stuff ready to go out... So I left our apartment at 5:00 to go make sure it was ready and to take down or pack up things to make room. It took me 45+ minutes to get there with traffic. Janet was there and we cruised at getting the bed down and she took 3 loads in her car to their storage unit. When she was gone one time I called to check on the guys, Jake, Darin and Gary, who were supposed to be loading up the trailer... It had a flat tire, so they went to change the tire and put on the spare, but didn't have a lug wrench, so Darin had to get one and they had to wait to load until after that. Then when they got the spare to put on, it was flat too...
Jake tossed the tire in his car and ran over to Maverick and put air in it and brought it back. They hurried and loaded up the trailer (the storage unit closes at 9:00) and came out. They also had to hurry because Wednesday night a realtor called and had people who wanted to see the house between 8:00 and 8:30. So Janet and I pulled the bed out of Brooke's room and got it out on the lawn so that if the people got there we wouldn't be in the way. Then when the guys got their with the trailer, we tossed that bed and headboard in the trailer and went and unloaded. But our bed needed to go into the house, so we thought we'd just do the same thing and put it out on the lawn while the people were there and then take it in after they left, but when we got back they weren't there yet, so we hustled and took the bed in and of course when we were almost through, (bringing in the mattress) the people showed up so we had to just throw the quilt on the bed and get out of the house. It was like a mad dash all day long. Jake and I packed from 7:45 a.m. til' 4:30 p.m. with a few breaks in the middle to get more boxes and some lunch. Then we were still running and moving stuff until 10:00 pm and then we slept. Pretty good, considering it was on our air mattress...
So I am still exhausted, and have so much more to do still!
Its was a bit of a calamity. Everything went smoothly in the morning, Jake and I took the day off which was good, we got a bunch packed and ready to go in the trailer in the evening...
Then we couldn't get a hold of Jake's mom to see if they had the room ready for the new bed to go in and had stuff ready to go out... So I left our apartment at 5:00 to go make sure it was ready and to take down or pack up things to make room. It took me 45+ minutes to get there with traffic. Janet was there and we cruised at getting the bed down and she took 3 loads in her car to their storage unit. When she was gone one time I called to check on the guys, Jake, Darin and Gary, who were supposed to be loading up the trailer... It had a flat tire, so they went to change the tire and put on the spare, but didn't have a lug wrench, so Darin had to get one and they had to wait to load until after that. Then when they got the spare to put on, it was flat too...
Jake tossed the tire in his car and ran over to Maverick and put air in it and brought it back. They hurried and loaded up the trailer (the storage unit closes at 9:00) and came out. They also had to hurry because Wednesday night a realtor called and had people who wanted to see the house between 8:00 and 8:30. So Janet and I pulled the bed out of Brooke's room and got it out on the lawn so that if the people got there we wouldn't be in the way. Then when the guys got their with the trailer, we tossed that bed and headboard in the trailer and went and unloaded. But our bed needed to go into the house, so we thought we'd just do the same thing and put it out on the lawn while the people were there and then take it in after they left, but when we got back they weren't there yet, so we hustled and took the bed in and of course when we were almost through, (bringing in the mattress) the people showed up so we had to just throw the quilt on the bed and get out of the house. It was like a mad dash all day long. Jake and I packed from 7:45 a.m. til' 4:30 p.m. with a few breaks in the middle to get more boxes and some lunch. Then we were still running and moving stuff until 10:00 pm and then we slept. Pretty good, considering it was on our air mattress...
So I am still exhausted, and have so much more to do still!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Emma Arveseth
Well it happened last night, Hillary had her baby! She and Steve now have 2, Abigail who is 1 1/2 and now Emma who was born at about 10:20 last night *Connecticut time* from what we know everyone is doing great and it was a quick delivery. We are very excited and hoping to get some pictures soon. Its really sad not to have them here where we could go and visit and hold the new little baby and share in their joy. We miss and love them while they are away from us, and not being able to be with them now has made it even harder.
As soon as I get pictures they will be posted on here for all to share in the joy.
As soon as I get pictures they will be posted on here for all to share in the joy.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Busy Week
Well, its been a busy week but nothing really that exciting has happened. But here's an update.
I started school again on Monday, I have 5 classes this semester I spent 250 on books alone... My Monday teacher had a "glitch" and didn't show up for class. Tuesday's teacher was a bit cookey, and Wednesday's teacher was out of town, luckily I knew that before class. The fifth class is online, and kind of nerve racking. Its math 1050, and I need to work hard, because I am not so good at math. I hope it works out alright.
We got a lot of stuff moved last weekend, well big furniture and some decoration totes that haven't been unpacked in a couple moves, we haven't gotten much else in that area done. I did get a few things over to Corrine's house for the yard sale this weekend, so hopefully I will have some pocket money by the end of the weekend.
Its packing night tonight, we need to get it done, with our busy schedules we need to do it all as soon as possible.
Last Sunday was our 3rd anniversary, can you believe it? Its great, we are doing well and making good decisions that will improve our future. We are planning on celebrating it next month some time, after the moving is all done. We were going to go to Denver in June with the Hicken's but that trip had to be cancelled to pay bills. So we don't know what we will do, maybe go camping or something, but we will celebrate later.
What else...
The only other thing that I know and am worried about is moving... Its pretty much always on my mind. If anyone has free time next Thursday we are looking for volunteers to help move the rest of our furniture and help with whatever boxes and stuff is left.
If you are interested let me know!
Thats really all for now though
I started school again on Monday, I have 5 classes this semester I spent 250 on books alone... My Monday teacher had a "glitch" and didn't show up for class. Tuesday's teacher was a bit cookey, and Wednesday's teacher was out of town, luckily I knew that before class. The fifth class is online, and kind of nerve racking. Its math 1050, and I need to work hard, because I am not so good at math. I hope it works out alright.
We got a lot of stuff moved last weekend, well big furniture and some decoration totes that haven't been unpacked in a couple moves, we haven't gotten much else in that area done. I did get a few things over to Corrine's house for the yard sale this weekend, so hopefully I will have some pocket money by the end of the weekend.
Its packing night tonight, we need to get it done, with our busy schedules we need to do it all as soon as possible.
Last Sunday was our 3rd anniversary, can you believe it? Its great, we are doing well and making good decisions that will improve our future. We are planning on celebrating it next month some time, after the moving is all done. We were going to go to Denver in June with the Hicken's but that trip had to be cancelled to pay bills. So we don't know what we will do, maybe go camping or something, but we will celebrate later.
What else...
The only other thing that I know and am worried about is moving... Its pretty much always on my mind. If anyone has free time next Thursday we are looking for volunteers to help move the rest of our furniture and help with whatever boxes and stuff is left.
If you are interested let me know!
Thats really all for now though
Monday, May 14, 2007
New house pictures -link-
To see the house we are going to be living in go to this link, its so pretty!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Final Grade update for Spring Semester
I'd have to say that I did pretty well for going back to school after 2 years off. I wish it had been a 4.0 semester, but it wasn't quite it was a 3.75. That does improve my cumulative GPA from 3.69 to 3.70 so I guess its good.
Well it was three out of four for A's, the fourth was a B. I will just have to do better this semester.
Well it was three out of four for A's, the fourth was a B. I will just have to do better this semester.
PSA: just for the girls
This is totally random information, but its my blog and I can do what I want.
* Jake has already mocked me about it, that is why there is a disclaimer*
So, I was wandering around the store the other day and I saw Veet, the hair removal stuff, there was a big green bottle of it, that was made for dry or sensitive skin, its the one that has the "razor" thing, its like a spatula really. So I decided I would try it, I hate shaving my legs, it always makes them really dry and itchy.
It works, its awesome!!! It took 3 minutes, it was super easy, and worked great!!! It itched for like the last 30 seconds but the spatula thing worked great, not only to remove the hair but also to get the itch, without scratching the skin really.
My legs usually get the bumps after shaving, but not this time!! And they are smoother than any shave job could have ever done. I was worried about being sensitive to it or having a reaction, because I do to everything else, but no, there were no problems at all!!!
I will update this blog when I start getting stubbely again, to let you know how long it works for me!
* Jake has already mocked me about it, that is why there is a disclaimer*
So, I was wandering around the store the other day and I saw Veet, the hair removal stuff, there was a big green bottle of it, that was made for dry or sensitive skin, its the one that has the "razor" thing, its like a spatula really. So I decided I would try it, I hate shaving my legs, it always makes them really dry and itchy.
It works, its awesome!!! It took 3 minutes, it was super easy, and worked great!!! It itched for like the last 30 seconds but the spatula thing worked great, not only to remove the hair but also to get the itch, without scratching the skin really.
My legs usually get the bumps after shaving, but not this time!! And they are smoother than any shave job could have ever done. I was worried about being sensitive to it or having a reaction, because I do to everything else, but no, there were no problems at all!!!
I will update this blog when I start getting stubbely again, to let you know how long it works for me!
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Well its Wednesday and half way over
I am glad that its Wednesday, because its closer to the weekend. But the evenings keep getting away from me. I am trying to get things packed up for moving, but its not going quite as planned. We have to be out of our apartment by the 31st... But we are house sitting for my parents on the 25th when they go to Connecticut to be with the Arveseth's for the new baby to come. So we really need to be pretty much ready to go by the 25th.
We also don't know how we are going to move our stuff. Hopefully we will be able to rent a truck or something and borrow family and friends... (That means you guys) To help us move. Its going to be tricky because Jake's parents are also getting ready to move and we don't know when that will all happen hopefully it will all coordinate and go smoothly.
The other part of the half way over is the break between semesters... I start again on Monday. I am going to be taking 5 classes this semester, I hope I can pass math. I am taking math 1050 online, so I am kind of nervous. I hope I can do it in addition to everything else that is happening in my life.
Even with all the complaints and stresses, I really feel that things are going the right way, that we are making good decisions and following the promptings from the Lord and that our choices are what will lead us into the life we want for ourselves and someday to have a family of our own.
We also don't know how we are going to move our stuff. Hopefully we will be able to rent a truck or something and borrow family and friends... (That means you guys) To help us move. Its going to be tricky because Jake's parents are also getting ready to move and we don't know when that will all happen hopefully it will all coordinate and go smoothly.
The other part of the half way over is the break between semesters... I start again on Monday. I am going to be taking 5 classes this semester, I hope I can pass math. I am taking math 1050 online, so I am kind of nervous. I hope I can do it in addition to everything else that is happening in my life.
Even with all the complaints and stresses, I really feel that things are going the right way, that we are making good decisions and following the promptings from the Lord and that our choices are what will lead us into the life we want for ourselves and someday to have a family of our own.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Other awesome news
I have gotten 2 of my grades back from Spring semester, and they are both A's. I know that one of the other classes is an A. So It will be at least 3 out of 4 A's. I just have one class I am not sure about... I hope its an A too!
Exciting Moving News
So we are moving, and until recently its been mostly stress. Now its getting exciting. We are moving in with Jake's parents for those who didn't know.
They are in the process of selling one house and buying a new one. The stress was caused by the fact they hadn't found a new house, but last week their offer was accepted for the new house. It is in Herriman, its really nice. There is currently and unfinished basement, but we will be finishing it as soon as possible. I am not sure but I think we will be doing some of the work ourselves. Like the sheetrocking and stuff. I don't know what it really involves, but we are pretty excited and will work hard to get it done and do it right.
I am hoping they will let us help choose the flooring and details for the basement since it will be our space for a couple years. I am all about making it uniform to the rest of the house with fixtures and stuff, but it would be so fun to be able to pick like the shower and the carpeting, or wood or tile flooring. I think they will also let us have some input on the lay out of the basement. Its totally unfinished right now, a blank canvas. So I am really excited to see what we can do with it!
There is still the stress of selling the house they are in now. I think it was built last year if I remember right. Its nice, 3 bedrooms (one of the bedrooms is really designed for 2 kids to live in, its huge, has 2 closets and a lot of floor space), an office, a really big kitchen and a living room and a family room. It is 2 1/2 baths. Its located at 13400 S and about 5000 W (not exact...) There is a playground across the street, in the neighborhood, not on a mainstreet or anything and a big park within walking distance. So if you know anyone who needs a house, this one would be a great starter house, one with young kids or a grandparents house. Pretty much anyone, it does have limited parking, but not too bad.
So yeah, I am really excited to move in with them, it will be so nice and they are going to save us about 500 a month on rent and other expenses. Plus Jake won't have to drive from Midvale to Orem every day. Just Herriman to Orem, which isn't so bad!
I will post some pictures of the new house later, I have to load them onto the computer. But I am super excited!!!!
They are in the process of selling one house and buying a new one. The stress was caused by the fact they hadn't found a new house, but last week their offer was accepted for the new house. It is in Herriman, its really nice. There is currently and unfinished basement, but we will be finishing it as soon as possible. I am not sure but I think we will be doing some of the work ourselves. Like the sheetrocking and stuff. I don't know what it really involves, but we are pretty excited and will work hard to get it done and do it right.
I am hoping they will let us help choose the flooring and details for the basement since it will be our space for a couple years. I am all about making it uniform to the rest of the house with fixtures and stuff, but it would be so fun to be able to pick like the shower and the carpeting, or wood or tile flooring. I think they will also let us have some input on the lay out of the basement. Its totally unfinished right now, a blank canvas. So I am really excited to see what we can do with it!
There is still the stress of selling the house they are in now. I think it was built last year if I remember right. Its nice, 3 bedrooms (one of the bedrooms is really designed for 2 kids to live in, its huge, has 2 closets and a lot of floor space), an office, a really big kitchen and a living room and a family room. It is 2 1/2 baths. Its located at 13400 S and about 5000 W (not exact...) There is a playground across the street, in the neighborhood, not on a mainstreet or anything and a big park within walking distance. So if you know anyone who needs a house, this one would be a great starter house, one with young kids or a grandparents house. Pretty much anyone, it does have limited parking, but not too bad.
So yeah, I am really excited to move in with them, it will be so nice and they are going to save us about 500 a month on rent and other expenses. Plus Jake won't have to drive from Midvale to Orem every day. Just Herriman to Orem, which isn't so bad!
I will post some pictures of the new house later, I have to load them onto the computer. But I am super excited!!!!
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Baby Lydia Pictures
Lydia Claire Prestwich
Born March 20, 2007
Lydia and her Daddy, Tim!
Me holding Lydia
Jake and Lydia
Cute Picture of Jenna and Lydia
Jenna & Lydia
Sunday April 29, 2007
(Jenna is 4 and Lydia is 6 weeks)
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