26 Birthday

It has been sometime since my last post. Life has just been buisy, what can I say.
The big poast of the month was that I turned 26. Turning 26 was not too bad because all year I considered myslef 26, so when it actually came I took it rather well. I do have to say It was the best birthday. It was not because Steve keept telling me Happy Birthday in his sleep while I was up early geting ready for work, or my dad's phone call at 6:30 am singing his version of happy birthday, or all the sweet birthday treasures from my great friends at work, or my mom bringing me flowers and a Jamba Juice to work, or the birthday cake and beautiful flowers from steve, running shoe shopping, lunch with steve and my parents, going to school and coming out with a beautiful letter from my mom sitting on my car. Those all made it a super wonderful day, but It was all of that in addition to then listening to all of my birthday messages and reading birthday cards that my family and friends left/sent me that day. This may sound so silly or so "me", but I just sat in my car crying because I was filled with so many emotions of love and how blessed I am for all the people in my life that love and care for me. I just hope that everyone can have a birthday like I did where trully Heavenly Father used his childern (my family) to help me know that I am loved and someone special. It was a birthday I will never forget because all day I felt the love of my Heavenly Father.

To Steve

Our ward had Enrichment last week and there where several classes that you could attend, that where set up to motivate, inspire and remind us that we are an "8 Cow wife". It was all very cute and well presented. There was one class that was on Inexpensive dates and activities we can do on a low budget. The teacher began the class asking the question "What was it that made us first fall in love with our Husbands". Right off the cuff I didn't know, I couldn't think, I could tell you a million things of why I love him now, but what was the first thing that caused me to fall in love with Steve? ....Well today Steve had to speak in church, this was the first time since we have been married that he has been asked to speak. I may be biased but he really did a fantastic job. While I was gazing up at Him I realized what made me fall in love with him. Today while sitting on the stand wearing the black suite, white shirt and tie sparked a memory as if it were yesterday. I remembered seeing Steve for the first time up on a stand with a black suite, white shirt, tie and a straight part in his hair addressing the missionaries of the Maryland Baltimore Mission. That part of Steve, the humble confidence that I felt from him was the first twinge of Love that tug at my heart strings. As a missionary Steve inspired me to be better, to be a better missionary. Now as a husband Steve continues to inspire me to be a better person. I am so grateful for him for the motivation he is to me to better myself.

Labor Day

STEVE

DAD

ME

MOM

We had a great Labor Day. We went up to Roosevelt Lake Sunday night with my parents for a quick night under the stars just to start an early morning boating. Roosevelt has a really nice camp ground especially if you enjoy the luxuries of flushing toilets. We all slept cozy on the boat, not comfortably but cozy. We where pretty much up with the sun and one of the first boats on the lake. One of the great things about Roosevelt Lake is since it is so big you hardly notice any other boats even on a busy weekend like Labor Day.
The Day was beautiful, we could not have asked for better weather. We all skied/wake boarded till our hearts where content, or until our arms where to tired to hang on any longer. Steve had to get his fishing in, so he attempted to Bass fish off the boat. He didn't have much success so for now on I think he is going to stick with trout fishing. Happy Labor Day, Thanks Mom and Dad for the quick trip, we love you guys!!

Pac-Man

Do you see how cute my nephew is! Yes this was his first lesson in Pac-Man and Steve is super proud to say he introduced it to him. I just had to share this moment.

Kaysville in August

We had another great trip up to Kaysville. The main purpose for going was for cousin Zach's wedding. I was extra super excited to go this time because we bought plain tickets way in advanced so we could fly!! I can not tell you how wonderful it was to fly and by pass the 12 hour drive. I have found that I do get air sick. Not too bad. It is mostly once I am off the plain that I feel a little unsteady for about 12-24 hours. I guess that's what happens as my body gets older. (im going to be 26 this month!!)

The wedding was beautiful. Steve was super happy about this wedding because Zach married a girl that grew up with them in Kaysville. Chaina was actually Steve's Prom date. We are so happy Chaina joined the Webster Clan. Congratulations Zach and Chaina!
While we where there Steve worked literally every day out in the field with his Dad prepping for a new fence to come in. When Steve was 9 he broke his leg super awful while working with his dad out in the field with a post hole digger putting in a new fence. I almost had an anxiety attack while I watched Steve stand on the same post hole digger that ate his leg years before. Count our blessings no broken bones and all the posts where put in.
Once the fence prep was done and all the wedding festivities where over Jeff and Lynda took us up to the Cabin. It was so nice to be up in the mountain air where it is quiet and relaxing. We really had a great time just being with family. I love the Webster Family!

GOALS

There is something to be said about setting goals and accomplishing them. When I think back I see where I have been taught to do this all my life. Beginning with school assignments, YW Personal Progress, Dance Competitions, Mission, Marriage, College Education and all the little goals that we set everyday. The one key denominator to goals that I actually started and finished where the ones that I had to be accountable to someone for. So I report in today that Kristin and I set a goal to Run a 1/2 Marathon about 2 months ago and on August 8th we FINISHED that goal.

The summer time in Arizona is not the most ideal time to be training, however the beautiful run through the Flagstaff pines was. The run itself was hard, a lot harder then I anticipated adding in altitude change and hills that took us from 6,900 feet to 7,600 feet and back. It was a great challenge and a goal that I wanted to accomplish. I felt so good when I was done and a great thing is that it has motivated me to do more. Not only to run more but to set goals in other aspects of my life that I want to develop. Thank you Kristin for being my running buddy and helping to inspire me!

Thank you mom for the awesome shirts and for the whole family coming and supporting us!

Utah/4th

Steve and I went to Utah for the week of the 4th of July. It was time we got out of the heat and up into the beautiful Mountains of Utah that Steve never fails to remind me that its HOME. It was so wonderful to sleep in every morning (granit sleeping in for me is 7am but for Steve its more between 9-10) Then we just had the days to play. You can imagine we had some good times fishing, hanging out with friends and family. Steve and His friend Jeb had a very successful fishing trip up the Weber Canyon (I think that is where they went) they cought about 40 fish! That night we had a Fish Fry!

We went to the Salt Lake Temple for my first time to ever go into a live session. I loved it. What a wonderful place, so ornate and detailed. When we where leaving I remembered my old mission companion Karen Marx worked in the Confrence Center Lost and Found area. I saw the sign pointing the way to the Lost and Found so I had to go in and see if she was working. Sure enough she was! O it was so wonderful to see Her. I just love Sister Marx! We had some great times together and we work hard!

One of Steves favorite things to do when we are visiting Utah is seeing all of his Friends. He just loves you guys, and I love all the wives! So we spent many evenings hanging out with them. The 4th of July was fun meeting up with the Porter, Casey, and Tyler at the Parade and then later for Fireworks. Thanks guys for being such gret friends.

And of course it was great being with Jeff and Lynda. You never know what is going to be said and when the battle is going to begin. And always fun to see Grandma, Grandma and all the Family. Thank you Shauna for letting me run with you!

The drive wasnt that bad. Steve and I have it down to an art. However we did have to put 2 new tires on the car on the way up, o well we made it there and back safe and sound. ( the pictures on this post are driving me crazy. They are not going where I want them to go so sorry that its all over the place.)

Starry Nights

Don't we all have those memories or those moments that at the time we think there is no possible we we could ever for get it. But then if we don't WRITE it down we forget it in 2 days... This past weekend Steve and I went to the Cabin in Greer (big surprise) and had such a great time together. Sometimes we need those alone trips to remind us of why we love being together! We did the usual fishing but this time we went to a few different lakes and streams that we hadn't been to before, we drove down an un marked paths trying to find the unknown streams. We devoured the Family Size bag of Doritos, caught fish, cooked fish and ate the fish, laughed, sang, and danced, but the best part was parking the dirt covered 4 Runner in the middle of a big open filled at 10:00 pm, it was pitch black, climbed up onto the roof and laid starring at the stars. O it was amazing, so beautiful. We couldn't believe all the stars, planets, satellites and shooting stars we could see. WE picked out as many constellations that we could and then made up some of our own. There is something so touching,romantic and spiritual about starring at the stars. Steve and I had the best conversations about Heaven, Space, being apart of this space and we both felt and new that God was there looking and admiring with us. It was one of those times together that I will cherish forever and will never forget. (especially now b/c i wrote it down)

UP DATE

I feel like I don't even want to start writing because it has been so long since my last post and I don't know where to start. So I am going to bullet points so I can keep my thoughts straight. And this post is for Aubry one of my good friends from work who kindly reminded me that I needed a new post.

1. Steve and I made it through another semester of school! Yeah for us I am now applying for the nursing program and am just another name on a long list. Steve is 2 years down working towards degree in Finance/Pre Med. And I am proud to say we both got straight A's I cant brag b/c I only had 2 classes but Steve had 5!

A+

1.5 We went to a Baseball Game

2. My sis-n-law Kristin and I are training for a 1/2 marathon in Aug 8th in Flagstaff. I am really excited to do it. If anyone has any training advice feel free to share and anyone who wants to jump on the band wagon please do, the more the merrier.

RUN FOREST RUN

3. It has been about a good month that I have been consistently going to a great dance class on Monday nights. A girl I danced with when i was younger, Calli Huffaker, teaches this class to old washed up dancers like myself for no cost. And I absolutely love going. And how fun is this, I have gotten in contact with some other old dance friends and they come along too! Its like old days. Anyway It feels so good to dance again, my body is rusty and a bit awkward however once a dancer always a dancer and I love it! Thanks Calli! Again the class is open to anyone so anyone interested let me know.

4. My front room is covered in "Fly tying/making" stuff. It is that time of season where Steve gets ready for Fly Fishing. I do get a kick out of how proud Steve is of each individual fly he makes.

4.5. We went to the Cabin Mothers Day weekend!

5. My Little Sister Graduated from High School Yesterday! I had a string of emotions, but most of all I am so proud of her. I am going to brag for a moment. Emily Joy is really such a special girl. She has so many talents from Very smart, athletic, musical, beautiful, caring, head strong my list could go on and on but I just love her to pieces. She is my only sister so also my favorite. I admire her for her accomplishments and her drive to be successful. It just amazes me as I have watched her grow up into an amazing Young Women. I know she has a great future ahead of her and I get excited to see where she will end up, who she will end with and what roads have taken her there. I love you Emily - I get excited to have babies at the same time together. haha

6. Since April conference I really was inspired/ motivated to go to the Temple every week. I have been doing it now for just about 2 months, And it has been the best thing in my life. I look forward to every Wednesday when I go right after work. I am so grateful for the desire that was planted in my heart because I have a new found love and testimony for the Temple and the work that is done in those rooms.

7. I have diagnosed myself with ADD and Anxiety. (Steve can agree with this)

8. I am really enjoying the cloudy and rainy weather before the HOT SUN decides to stay out all summer.

9. One more thing. I got the worst cold sore ever this week. I have never had one and this one came on to kill. Steve gets them so I suppose it was only time before I got one. This puppy made my whole lip swell up and it was painful. I have a new sympathy for people who get cold sores, so if you do and ever need someone to dry with I will cry with you!

Life really is good. Sometimes I get tired and stressed about worrying about decisions we are making and how things will work out down the road. But everyone does that right? All I know is that if I just take it a day at a time, count my many blessings, pay our tithing, and just be a little better every day then I sleep better at night knowing that the Lord is pleased. I am excited for summer, for the fun trips we have planned coming up, to get tan and enjoy a few months of no school. Hope every one has a good summer.

Saturday Fun

So you know how I have been on an out door kick right? I am not content unless I am playing outside. I just enjoy this weather so much and want to take advantage of it before it becomes too Hot. So Saturday morning I went and Hiked a trail through South Mountain. It was beautiful, there where people scattered but it did not feel over crowded by any means. On my way down I was just trucking along singing songs when I completely took a fall and twisted my ankle. O it hurt so bad. And I started yelling for Steve even though Steve was not with me. I thought it was kind of funny that I did that. I seriously thought I broke it and I still had about 1/3 of the hike to go to get to the bottom. I did not have much of a choice so I took in deep breaths and wobbled my way down the rest of the mountain. It wasn't so bad once I got going. There was swelling and bruising but nothing broken. Thank Heavens.

This same Sat my wonderful husband told me he would do whatever I wanted to for the day. So I tortured him by going to the Tempe Festival of the Arts. I heard about it and thought it would be interesting and fun. All of Mill Ave was blocked off and had All kinds of art booths set up. So we walked together (he even held my hand) admiring all the paintings, crafts, jewelry, and entertainment. It was warm and crowded so we got our $5.00 Lemonade and Kettle Corn and ended the day with seeing the movie "Knowing". I wont say anything about it if you haven't already seen it. So the Festival of the Arts was not all that I thought it would be, but hey we where outside and together. What more could you want!

Sedona

Last Saturday morning when we woke up Steve rolled over and said "Lets go fishing!" Real big surprise I know. With my huge case of Spring Fever I am always up for fun in the sun so we packed up and drove to Sedona. It has been years since I have been there and it was Steve's first. Sedona really is a beautiful part of Arizona. However the fishing was not anything to be desired. We tried several different areas but could not pull anything in. The water was so clear that we could see the fish, but unfortunate for us the fish could see us too. So I loved the day being outside with Steven, but I don't know how much Steve liked it because we came home with nothing to show for it. O well better luck next time. Next time we go I want to hike more of the trails that are around there.

Rocky Point

For Spring Break (well the weekend that we had off of work for spring break) we went to Rocky Point with 2 of our very favorite sets of friends. Tanner and Emily Yates and Jeb and Rochell Blackham. Tanner and Emily's family have a beach house in Rocky Point and they where so kind to invite us to come along. Jeb and Rochell flew into Phoenix Sat morning and from there we drove to Mexico with absolutely no issues. We meet up with the Yates about 2:30 and spent the rest of the weekend laying out, hanging out, eating real Mexican food, watching the guys attempts to catch fish and to fit three of them on a 2 man kayak, went for a jog down the beach in the early morning and bargained with the locals. The weekend was just so relaxed, It was wonderful. But since then I have had the worst case of Spring Fever a girl could possibly have. All I want to do is be out in the sun, playing, and eating mango's. THANK YOU Tanner and Emily for inviting us- we had a Blast!!

Happy March

It is beginning to be one of my favorite times of year. This weather just makes me happy! I crave to be outside. This weekend was wonderful. It first was wonderful because Steve had work off and second we did not have any plans! We could do what ever we wanted to do! And that we did. We slept in Saturday (well Steve did, my body just cant, but at least I could have if I wanted too) so I got the laundry done, got up and decided to go Fishing up at Tonto Creek. We get our gear together, call my dad to see if he is game to go, he was, so off we went. It was great! I was with the 2 men I love the most and we where doing the thing that they both (well Steve for sure) love the most. The sky was clear and blue, water cold, but not too many hungry fish. Steve pulled in one but they both had a few bites. Dad got a little warm and decided to cool off by tripping over a rock and fell completely in. I felt so bad, but he just laughed it off.

We where starving by the times we got home so out to dinner we all went including mom, Jonathan, Kristin and Tyler to an Italian restaurant that used to be Rigatonys but is now a little different. It was great until the ride home and Steve about lost it in his pants. But don't worry Steve reminds me that if there was ever a contest on who could hold it in the longest it would be him. He has become a pro. We made it home in just the nick of time.

(have you ever seen a happier face)

Steve and I also Hiked up Squaw Peak. I love hiking, again anything outside I love and i don't know how I got Steve to agree to go with me, (He must be wanting something) but it was awesome to go together. It was warm and we both got a little red, I forgot the sun screen, but there was a breeze and I definitely beat Steve to the top, but could not keep up with him on the way down because he piratically leaped all the way to the bottom. Happy Times. Enjoy this weather while it lasts.

February 17, 2009

Webster Family Established 2007,

(Tulips are OUR flower, we both love them, they where in our wedding)

Happy Anniversary!! I cant believe it has been 2 years, 2 years of complete bliss! We never argue, we agree on EVERYTHING, Steve opens my door every time we go in or out, I make dinner every night and iron his clothes and never get behind with laundry, Steve lets me be in control of the remote, we sing as we clean the house. ( I hope you felt the sarcasm in that) OkAY so maybe that's not reality and we are not always picture perfect. But we are so happy, still in Love and moving forward together. It is true when I say I love Steve more today then I did yesterday and I can say that everyday because I see or learn something about Steve that I didn't before and love him that much more.

(We went out to our favorite restaurant for dinner Rigatony's)

2008 was a great year, we spent summer days fishing, fishing and more fishing. Fishing in Greer, Fishing all over Utah, Wyoming, Yellow Stone. We LOVE California, the beach, the Lake, WORK Steve became a Banker at Wells Fargo, I was trained to be a MA (medical assistant) at Skyline Family Medicine, CHURCH Elders Quarm, YW, SCHOOL, SCHOOL, SCHOOL, we joined LA Fitness, Movies, we love to go to the movies, Megan says "Lets Talk" Steve says "About what?" Steve is ready to talk and Megan is drooling on his shirt.

Family- we love all our family, needed a new engine in the 4 Runner, Corolla is still going strong as long as both head lights are working. Softball nights, Sunday naps, cookies for dinner, Santa at Christmas. You know, life is good. I love life with Steve. He is my best friend, he is my favorite friend and I am so grateful that our Heavenly Father brought us together. Our Mission President, President Cannon told us that we are to very different people. He is right. But I believe our difference make us a stronger. We lift each others in the ares that we are different and together we are strong. I love you Steven. Here is to many more years to come!!

Happy Valentines Day

Valentines Day is so close to our Anniversary so I kind of string the two together and milk out the celebration for a couple days. But this year on the 13Th we picked up keys to our new 2 bed room apartment!! Yahoo! You have no idea how excited I am to have the extra bed room and...a washer and dryer!! I feel like a new women. So Friday when I got off work I got the keys and started moving the small things and boxes out before Steve got off of work. While I was making the 3 flights of stairs trip over and over a few guys from the bachelor apartment under us offered to help me. I gladly took it. They made the hours long project for me alone take 30 min. They where so helpful, I was just so grateful to them, so I offered if I could get them a drink or some pizza. When there reply came back as "bud light would be great" I was a little taken back but I guess not too surprised. So I called Steve to see if he thought I would be a bad person if we got them "a drink"- He laughed at me and said "well some people would give them a Book of Mormon but you give them Bud light". Long story short when Steve came home from work he made an apartment full of guys very happy, and brought a Valentine for his Valentine, a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I know some ladies don't like getting flowers, but I love them, they just make me happy and feel special! Thanks Steve! Love you!

The rest of that night thanks to Steve, Dad, Jonathan, Kristin, Mom and Tyler we got all moved in. What a night. Thanks for all the help guys!!

Something to Think About

When Steve and I went to his setting-a-part for Elders Quarm, I was asked what I wanted/thought Steve needed to be blessed with. It took me by surprise and made me think. What does "Megan " want him to be blessed with or what does Megan think "Steve" wants to be blessed with? I just thought it was really a neat thing to do. What would you say if you where asked the same question? It has given me something to think about.

PRAYER

Last Sunday Steve and I had our Temple Recommend renewal interviews. For some reason I always have a little anxiety build up before I go. However this last interview was one of the most inspiring ones I have had. For it to have been that way every part had to be in its position, and it was. Prayer is one of my weaknesses. I am not consistent with it, It is silly but true and with the new year I have been really trying to be better. After the question and answer part of the interview was over President Church looked at me and asked if I prayed EVERY MORNING AND NIGHT. I shamefully hung my head and said no. Not EVERY Morning and Night. I asked Him why is it hard to do something so easy? He so firmly but lovingly taught me that someday I will need a specific revelation, an exact answer to a prayer and if that is the time that I start to pray then Heavenly Father will be slower to answer. But if I am consistent and steady even if sometimes my prayers are short and sweet its okay, just as long as I keep that line of communication open Heavenly Father will be quicker to answer me when I need Him. President Church also looked at me an asked "Don't you want your children to Pray morning and night?" (no I am not pregnant)- Something clicked within me during that interview, I seriously have had a change of heart. I know the Lord speaks to us through others and I felt that at that moment. Needless to say I haven't missed a morning/evening since.

1/25/09

So now that it is the end of January I am thinking of my New Years resolutions. The Mutual theme for 2009 is 'Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity' (1 Timothy 4:12), and the General Young Women Presidency is asking all young women to Read at least 5 min of the Book of Mormon everyday, Say your prayers every day and to Smile everyday. I love both of these and am really trying to live by these this year. So I am putting these two together and this will by My Mission statement for 2009.
Steve and I have both started back to school last week. Steve is back full time school & working and I am working and taking the last class I need so I can apply for the nursing program. We both believe strongly in getting our education, it might take us years to do it but as we keep plugging away we will eventually get there.
We are getting ready to move into a 2 bed room apartment. I especially am looking forward to having a little extra space and the exciting part is we will be paying less for it then we are paying now and we will have more room and a washer/dryer!
TO START:
Daily Goals
Pray, Read, Smile, Gym, Serve
Monthly Goals
Visiting Teach, Birthday Cards, Temple (every 2 weeks), Missionary Invite

TORO STATE 2009

Emily had her STATE Competition for POM. I cant believe it is her Senior year! They had the competition in Prescott so we drove and spent the day stuck inside the arena. The AIA has a rule that once you enter the arena you can not leave and re-enter (unless you want to pay another entrance fee) Really lame if you ask me. So we went with Toro colors and supported Emm's and her team. The girls danced great and took STATE Champs!! Congratulations! I believe it is for the 7Th year in a row. I always love going to the competitions and watch in amazement and a little envy. I miss dancing and will always have it boiling in my blood. Steve is always such a trooper and comes along. I worn him that if we have little girls and they are in dance then he will have to learn to sit through many dance recitals/completions. Its all great. Congratulations Emily!

UTAH

Steve and I took a New Years trip to Utah. We left Monday night (12/29/08) and drove to Vegas. I was driving and got pulled over for going 70 in a 55 zone. But really it was midnight and in the middle of no where. I was so ticked. But honesty is the best policy, I told the cop I knew I was speeding and he let me off with a warning! We got to Vegas about 1am. We both passed out on the bed or so I thought until Steve woke me up about 3am complaining of a migraine. I have never had a migraine so I didn't know what to do or what to get so I went to the Wal-Mart down the Street and found him some migraine pm medicine to make him sleep. And that it did. We got up the next morning (Steve slept walked to the car) and finished the drive to Kaysville but Steve diffidently did not wake up until about 12 the next afternoon.

Steve's cousin Ashton got married on the 30Th so we got there in time to see the Ring Ceremony and be at the reception. Ashton was a beautiful bride and together they are great couple. (sorry I did not get pictures of them. But it was so fun to be there and to see so much of the Webster Family. We spent a couple days in Idaho with Mike, Tiff and Michaella. We had a great time with them. Steve and Michael went Duck Hunting. They didn't get as many as they where hopping for but they did bring home a duck for dinner. I have never had duck but Mike cooked it soooo good. I loved it! He also made Duck jerky and it was great too! While the boys where hunting The gals went sledding. I had such a blast. I loved playing in the snow. That probably sounds so childish but you know little Mesa girl does not get to play in it that often so I loved every min. of it. Thanks Mike and Tiff for a great day!


Back in Kaysville we spent a lot of time with grandma/grandpa and Jeff and Lynda. We hopped around from different neighbors homes that Steve loves. We had lunch with Debbie and Scott and saw Grandma Carter. We also hung out with Jebb and Rashell. Jebb is Steves long best friend. They are so funny when they are together, they are just grown up little boys. I love being the tag along listening to there conversations, watching them shoot there guns together sometimes at each other. :) We just had a good relaxing time.
We also saw a couple mission companions-Coombs and Cassidy. I love seeing friends from the mission, it just makes me happy.

I know this was a real quick over view of our trip and I don't expect anyone to read this, but I write for my own memories. One of my favorite reasons for going on road trips is to spend time with Steve. I know I drive Steve a bit crazy, however I cant help myself, I love being stuck in the car with him for hours because of the conversations that we have and the memories that we make together. I love being able to make decisions together. We are a team. And on trips we don't have to worry about anything getting in the way and we don't have to leave each other. I try not to be too clingy of a wife but sometimes its just too much fun. It was a great trip and we had a great time.