Family

So it's a new year and of course I'd like to be better at keeping up on these blogs so lets all hope I do. For this post I wanted to talk about my family and how much they all mean to me. I have a big family and love them all dearly but for this post I'm going to focus on my immediate family.

My Mom

She is an amazing person, she loves all of us so much an is always worrying about us. She loves to sail and sew and is always making things for Misty and I and our house (keep them coming Mom). She wants to make sure we're happy and healthy. She is one of the hardest workers I know and while I was growing up she worked her butt off just to make sure we kids had not only what we needed but also what we wanted. She calls at least once a week to check in and make sure I'm doing okay. She is an example to me of hard work and many other things. I think one of her biggest worries is that she calls to much and "nags" me but she doesn't. I love her and thank her for all that she has taught me.

Mike

Mike is my stepfather, he married my Mom when I was about 14 years old and he certainly didn't have it easy. Getting 3 teenagers all at once with out getting the benefit of us as little kids to help remind him how awesome we were. I know a few teenagers and I they're really stupid people, I cant imagine my siblings being that stupid but maybe, I know for sure I wasn't ;) Mike loves to sail and even though I don't share his love of it I do enjoy spending a day on the lake eating KFC and oreo cookies with him on the boat. Mike has nothing but my love and respect. He makes my Mom happy and works hard doing something he loves. I can't thank him enough for all he has done and continues to do for Misty and myself but most of all for loving my Mom and making her smile.

My Dad

My Dad is simply a older version of myself. Well for the most part, there are many ways we are similar but also many ways that he simply dwarfs me in comparison. My Dad is the most patient person I know, he is also extremely humble and his love of the scriptures and testimony amaze me. He is always willing to help me out from big stuff to small stuff. He taught me to be proud of who I am and always respect people even if I didn't think they deserved it. My geekyness and love of writing and reading comes from him. He has always been an example to me and I strive to be more like him everyday.

Natalie

 Nat is my stepmother and she came into the family when us kids were younger but she didn't have it easy either. The first time she met us kids Cody knocked over a pitcher of soda that covered the pizza and I warned her to leave because it would only get worse. Needless to say she ignored my advice and stuck around. She not only makes my Dad happy but put up with all his nonsense as well. She isn't afraid to tell me when I'm being an idiot which does happen every now and then. I remember watching my cartoons and her sitting on the coach laughing at how much I'm like my Dad which of course is a complement. She loves to smile and take photos of everything and anything. She was always willing to listen to me complain about things and give me advice when needed which I thank her for.

Laurie Jo

My sister is one of my best friends. She is an excellent sister and mother to her boys. We butted heads quite a bit growing up because she took forever to realize I'm awesome but once she did we would watch Full House on Nick at Night every night with Cody. She loves the Utes in an almost unhealthy way. I know I can always count on her to have my back and I'm so grateful for the relationship we have. I can ask her any question I have about any topic and I'll know I'll always get an honest answer from her. She is one of the smartest people I know and settling is not something she does. She has taught me to reach for the stars and not be content just soaring among the clouds.

Josh

My brother-in-law Josh is more like a older brother I never had. Most importantly he makes my sister happy. While they were dating he went out of his way to make sure he had a relationship with both my brother and I. He loves his wife, kids and the gospel with all his heart. I know I can call him for anything from a video game night to advice on a choice I have to make. He knows me very well and calls me for things as well. (like buying a ipad) He is my older brother and close friend. He is a wonderful father to his boys. He gets excited about geeky things and I know that I can count on him for whatever I need.

Cody

My brother and are like two sides of the same coin, we're very different but still the same. He's very into sports and politics where as I am not. But he still has his geeky side and can get excited about things of the geek nature. Loyalty is very important to him, his trust is something I've always tried to make sure I obtain and hold onto because it's something I would never want to loose. There are things we don't agree on but we always respect each others choices. My brother and I teamed up to bug our sister quite a bit growing up and from all the things we did some nice some not so nice I know that he is someone I always want on my team.

Maggie

My little sister, I love her to death. She is a little pill and has me wrapped around her finger. She knows this and climbs all over me like a jungle gym. She is too cute for her own good and I know that when she starts dating boys they're gonna have her two older brothers to deal with. She is so full of energy and life. I love her and am so grateful for the miracle of adoption so that she could complete our family. 

Misty

My wonderful wife. She is my everything, my sun and stars. She supports me in everything I do. She laughs at my jokes, tells me when I'm doing something wrong and amazingly enough loves me enough to put up with me. She works as hard as she can to be the everything she can for people. She hates to disappoint people and makes a lot of sacrifices to benefit others. Her love for her family is amazing and she would do anything for them. She loves her family unconditionally.  I am the man I am because of her and strive to be the man she deserves. She is the most amazing wife and will be the best mom. I'm so excited to wake up everyday and know that we are sealed for all time and eternity. 

Adalee

 I'm so excited! In 41 days my little daughter will be born and I get to start the joys of being a daddy. I love her so much already and love talking to her. When ever she kicks while I'm touching Misty's stomach I get such a rush. I fall asleep like that quite a bit. I love hearing her heartbeat at the doctors and watching the dvds of the ultrasounds. I love this little girl so much and can't wait to be see the person she will become.

I love my family so much. Not just the ones I've talked about here but all of them. Family is the most important thing to me and I would do anything for them. Love you all.