5 Years Ago Today

Dallan leaving to serve the Lord 5 years ago today

Today marks 5 years that Dallan left for mission. Boy has time flown. I remember the days leading up to his departure and the day he left, it felt like he was never coming home, fast forward two years and I remember waking up the morning after he returned home it felt like he never left. I’m so glad that Dallan served an honorable full time mission. I’m so happy to have been married to him for 2 years and 8 months with an eternity to go. He’s a wonderful husband and I’m so blessed to be his wife.

As a celebration we have tickets to Phantom tonight, The summer before he left he saw an Ad for it and he told me he wanted to take me. When I looked at the ad closer it was for summer 05 and we were bummed, but it's back and we're finally going!

I love You Dallan!

HOPE

I'm a "Nie Nie" follower I check her blog periodically and today she had the link to video about hope. It was lovely and her picture is even in it. Any way at the end of the video Elder Uchtdorf closes with statement that really touched me. I'm not going to elaborate I just wanted to share.

"For the love of the Son of God pierces ALL darkness, softens ALL sorrow and gladdens every heart"

Here's the link too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbsU3b2srQA

Camping

Dallan and I love camping we went on a spur of the moment trip last weekend. We decided to go at 10am Friday and left at 215. It was nice to be out of the heat and in the forest. We're going again this weekend with family, we're excited! Here are some pics from the weeekend.






So as we were fishing on the banks of the reservoir, there were canoers passing by every so often. It was the three of us Me, Dallan, and Jack (the black labradoodle). We saw this teenage girl coming up the res and we smiled and she smiled back and said "Is that a YELLOW lab?" Dallan and I both stood there still with smiles on our faces trying not to say um no he's a BLACK labradoodle! hahahahhahaha We said he's labradoodle and she said she has a yellow lab back at camp you could she realized what she said and was getting nervous and awkward! When she finally floated by it was silent for a second and then I asked...."Is that a yellow lab?" ahaha we laughed forever about it and still do!!!

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Jack's turns 2 on July 16th!!!

So we forgot Jack's first birthday last year! But boy did we make up for it this year! Happy Birthday Jack!!!!!!!!!

4th of July

I love the 4th! Dallan's parents were out of town and they offered their pool to us and so we invited my family over for a swiming party bbq. We had a great time! The boys and I played a couple killer rounds of speed in the pool. My cousin Meredith is here for the summer and we've had ablast hanging out! I love holidays when all the family gets together! Amy Jordan and Turner went with us to see fireworks at Tempe Town Lake and that was my Fav! I LOVE LOVE LOVE fireworks! And the were grand! I plan on being in DC next 4th!

Remeber when Turner would only make this face for the camera!!!

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Cruise Pics

Cruisin with the Dickson's!!!

So on June 21 in LA The Schmidt's and the Dickson's board the Mariner of the Seas for 7 fun filled days of Cruisin! And boy did we have a BLAST!!! The ship was unbelievable and the food was phenominal! It was reassured how meant to be the trip was when we realized our head waiter was from Poland! (AKA Cody's old stomping grounds) It was a great way to kick off the summer celebrate gradutations, bid farewell to those heading to med school and congratulating those who got new jobs! We had a wonderful time with them and can't wait to do it again!

Bite me once....shame on you!

After Finley's bath Luke brought him down stairs to visit until bedtime. He looked so cute all clean in his pajamas. I couldn't resist holding him. I reached for him and he reached for me. He was enjoying himself. As started to get restless he leaned forward towards the ground. I didn't pay much attention until I felt it... ouch!!!! and He sat up as if looking SOOOO innocent! He bit me! I've seen him do this to Annie several times but I didn't think it could happen to me, and it did!!!!!!! He broke the skin and actually bit some of my mole off! haha yuck! He didn't even bat an eye. I've decided not to press charges although the cops were called. Heres the culprit himself!!!

Zoo Adventure

A few weeks ago Annie, Amy, and I caravaned down to the zoo together. Jozie and her cute neice Eliza and her "friend" Tommy joined us as well it was a fun day but rather hot so we made it a quick trip. There was a radar detector out that you could test you running speed Annie beat us all with 13mph we weren't surprised she did win "fastest girl" in PE in Jr high what else would we expect!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today my "Mom Girl's" birthday! If you don't know this women you should! I could never have asked for a better mother. As a mom of 8 children she has always made each and everyone of us feel like we were her favorite. Obviously I am her favorite when it comes down to it but here are some fun memories/reason why I LOVE Kathleen Clair!
1). She's so generous and willing to help anyone
2). She always told me I could use her as an excuse if I didn't want to do something
3). We never had bedtimes growing up because she liked to hang out with us. I remember being in high school going down to say goodnight to her and she would say no stay and talk to me, I would try to resist and then 45min later I would actually leave to go to bed.
4). That girl knows how to find a bargain. "Cute shoes mom," "Oh I had a 45% off coupon and then had this other coupon so it only cost...."
5). She counts us all as her best friend
6). She is the queen of "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" of course all moms use that saying but she really lives by that rule she never speaks unkindly about people and always stops us from doing so.
7). She lets me call her Kathi and a few other nicknames that are funny to us but you might not understand like Lame A and Crazy
8). In 4th grade she told me I couldn't say the words stupid, shut up, freaking, or butt...I decided to make it on word and would say "stupyshutfreakinbutt" and she thought it was so funny she let me use it! hahahaha
9) She likes to get sushi with us. In fact I'm taking her today for her birthday!
10). She has great style
11). She literally almost throws-up when we do the "we're going to sizzler dance" she hates it!
12). She was my hang out buddy while Dallan was on a mission for 2 years and I felt like my life was over
13). She's always been there for me
14). She thinks I'm hilarious and it makes me feel good
15). She gives the best Relief Society Lessons
16). She let Dallan and I live in the casita when we got married free of charge
17). We like to call her the mother to the world because she is willing to help like Mom would to anyone who needs it
18). She taught me "the people that are the hardest to love are the ones that need it the most" which has helped me to be kinder to everyone
19). She is gorgeous
20). She is the most kind, loving, giving, open minded, honest and strong.
21). I was only going to do 20 but another coin phrase I love/hate is "Is it praiseworthy or of good report?"

I love you mom! I know you won't see this but everyone else will and know why I love you and why they should!

Luh you gurl!!!!

Lake Powell

I was thinking about THe Schmidt's annual Lake Powell trip, and I can't wait to go this year! It's one of the most relaxing, fun, beautiful, family filled, and care free vacations EVER! And it's just around the corner! AHHH!

House for Rent

Hi There! Dallan and I are trying to get everything in order for hawaii and so far our major speed bump is our house. We are trying to rent it out for two years while we're are gone. If you or anyone you know is looking for a house to rent have them contact us. It's a great neighborhood with great parks, lit sidewalks, an elementary school in the nieghborhood, and it's close to the 202 and a mile from the San Tan Mall. We are willing to be out by mid May if needed. The rent is $1150, utilities are the tenants responsibility and we'll take care of the HOA fees. We will even consider renting out to a group of friends. Let me know aroseschmidt@gmail.com

Congrats to Dallan

In secret Dallan and I decided we would apply to BYU Hawaii so he could finish up school. We decided to apply literally 10 days before the deadline and looking back it's amazing how everything fell right into place. He got right in to the Bishop and Stake Pres for his endorsment and all of our docs went right out. After we submitted the application and they email back saying tens of thousands of people applied we knew it was a long shot but like Dallan ALWAYS says "It doesn't hurt to try" so on March 17th I was in Palm Springs and my Dallan is in Utah and he text me and said I got an email saying the decision has been made and he needed to go to the website to check the answer. When he got back to his hotel he logged on and I got a one word text from him that said "admitted" I was schocked, happy, excited, and I'm totally ready to go!!! I think it'll be a great experience for both of us. Dallan will be able completely focus on school and not worry about a job. We plan on being there for about two years. We're hoping to get a 2 bedroom place so we have room for visitors, because believe me you are ALL invited to visit! But even if we don't get a two bedroom your still invited! I'm so proud of Dallan and know he will do great!

The Beautiful Campus

The Laie Temple


My FAVORITE Beach!

Happy Anniversary!

Today is our 2nd wedding anniversary. My how time flies! It's been a wonderful two years and I look forward to the rest. I thought I'd take the time to write down a few things that I LOVE about Dallan.
1. He is so sweet and kind
2. He can fix anything
3. He always seems to know how to do anything and everything even if he hasn't actually done it.
4. He has the best "joke" singing voice and makes up awesome words to current songs! hahaha!
5. He loves his family
6. He's a great brother and brother in law
7. He's so great with kids I can't wait to see him with ours
8. He's ALWAYS willing to help and serve anyone
9. He sees movies with me when he doesn't want to see them
10. He makes amazing stuffed quesadillas
11. He as an amazing ability to teach people of all ages.
12. He has a strong testimony
13. He loves the outdoors and camping! (Me too!)
14. He's SOOO positive (PMA positive mental attitude)
15. He has a genuine love for people that is so admirable

I love you Dallan. Happy Anniversary you make me the happiest girl in the world these first two years have been amazing I know the next billion will be amazing too!

A funny disgusting sight!

So last night Dallan was installing newly purchased oven and dishwasher in our home. After a quick oven install he moved onto the Dishwasher. During the process a leak sprang and he had to shut off the water undo some things and fix the problem. Well of course us on lookers got tired and went to bed. When Dallan finally finished up his project that he started at 6pm he headed upstairs to bed. We allow Jack to sleep at the foot of our bed sometimes and I always late him lay at the foot of the bed when I know Dallan is going to have a late night. Anyway at 1:45am an exhausted Dallan found that his place in bed had already been taken!!!! AHHHH! haha He couldn't resist taking a picture and he kindly let me sleep so he showed me in the morning! So funny and gross here it is!

A few Christmas Pics

I was lucky enough to sit buy Finley while we opened up presents. I love the holidays and can't wait for them this year!

Then you can start to make it better....

I visited Jude and Emily in the hospital Tuesday night with Amy. Due a cold I had not seen him but once the entire he's been in the hospital. He is doing great and comes home Friday! Yay!!! We are all thankful our prayers were answered and Jude is going to be ok. These are pictures of Jude enjoying his visitors and his mobile above his bed.