Easter Sunday, April 4th, I lost a very special man in my life. We were so shocked to loose my sweet Grandpa, Neil Reid, that day. I feel so blessed to be a part of his great legacy & a part of his story here on earth. His life blessed my own in so many ways. Grandpa loved all of "his girls," as he called his granddaughters, I was blessed to be one of them. I miss him. I'm so grateful for the knowledge I have of eternal families & I look forward to seeing him again because I miss his hugs.
Of course all I have is wedding pictures but this one just happens to be one of my favorites anyway.
May 10th, Travis started his summer internship in Idaho Falls. He's working as an Industrial Hygiene Intern & so far it hasn't been to exciting because there hasn't been a lot of work for him to do. But what he has done he really enjoys & we are so grateful for this opportunity for him. An internship is required for Graduation & it pays well. He works Monday thru Thursday, 10 hours a day. His parents agreed to let him live with them during the week, he has enjoyed spending more time with his family. As for me I'm still in Logan, working & counting the hours until he comes home again. We decided my job & our apartment were too good to loose, so rather than picking up & moving for 3 1/2 months we decided I would stay here & he comes home on the weekends.
We also celebrated our 3rd Anniversary May 10th. Travis made arrangements before he left for flowers to be delivered Monday, they were there waiting when I got home from work. And as luck would have it we did get to go to dinner together that night... at an A&W/Chevron in McCammon, Idaho. Travis had left a few essential items at home & needed me to bring them "half way." My sister, Jamie, was there too. She came with me so I wouldn't have to drive alone in the rain & the dark. I'm so glad she was willing to come with me that night. I've had a hard time the last 2 weeks not having Trav around, but Jamie & the rest of my family have done so much to help me. Don't know what I would do without them.
I can't believe how much we have changed in 3 years...
May 14th was a VERY exciting day for us. Trav's twin brother Tyler & his sweetheart, Tashie Robinson, were married in the Twin Falls, Idaho Temple. It was a beautiful day & I have never seen Tyler so happy. And well he should be! He is a lucky man to have such a special Bride. Travis & I enjoyed visiting with family & good friends all weekend. (but did I take any pictures? No, I don't know what I was thinking!)
Last but not least comes our most exciting news of all! Travis & I are expecting our first baby. I'm 20 weeks along, due October 9th & last Friday we had our Ultrasound. It's A GIRL!!! We are so excited to welcome this little one to our home. She's healthy & I feel great! I know I keep saying it but it's true every time, we are so blessed! This baby is the first grand-baby on both sides of our family, so we have 2 very excited grandmas-to-be. Just the beginning of so many changes & we couldn't be happier.
This is from our 1st ultrasound, at 13 weeks. I haven't put our newest pictures on the computer yet.
I had my first ultrasound the week before grandpa died. I'm so grateful I was able to share this exciting news with him because, to me, she's just one more of "his girls" & he would love her.
It really is the eternal plan of happiness. What a wise, loving Heavenly Father who gives us family & people to love whom we can be sealed to in his temples. We loose our loved ones, like grandpa, but also we welcome new members to our families, like Tashie & our baby. I so admire my Grandma & other members of my family as they find courage to move forward & "endure to the end." I love my Family.
