Pray for Papa!

We found out about a week ago that Jacob's Grandpapa avery "Papa" is not doing so well. We already knew that he had a leaky valve in his heart, which is fixable but his health isn't good enough to operate. Last week we found out that his kidney's are failing and he had to have a blood transfusion with two units being "put in". Yesterday Jacob's mom called to tell us that he has Double Pneumonia and was having a hard time breathing. Not more than an hour later she called back and said that they had to rush him to the ER in Tehachapi until they could stabilize him enough for the ambulance trip to Bakersfield. Today I (this is Jacob now) spoke to my mom and she said that Papa is doing better. Dani and I both know that there comes a time in every one's life when it's just time to return from whence we came, we simply hope that this is not the time for my Grandpa. All that we ask is that you all pray that Papa will feel at peace and that it will be the lord's will. These are a few picture of Papa that I wanted to share. This picture is at Sonic in Provo. He is such a silly and funny guy. We had such a good time seeing them and it was so good to get to know him better.

This is of Jacob and Papa at thanksgiving point for Jacob's sister Whitney's wedding. Papa has been more of a father figure for Jacob since his father wasn't always in the picture. He is having a really hard time, especially since we are so far away.

Clean house and cranky maintainance guy.

Man, yesterday I came home to a notice on our door. We have not had the best relationship with the maintenance guy. He is crazy and takes his job a little seriously. Anyway, the notice said "Remove laundry in front of washer immediately so that our maintenance can come fix your washer". I felt like calling them and telling them that if he would have fixed our washer before Christmas when we first called him then we wouldn't have laundry in front of the washer.Anyway, our house isn't always dirty, it is just not always clean. With working full time and going to school full time the house is the last thing on my list. So I got in the mood to clean and I love it. Being in a clean house is the best.

I am also super excited because we got a new laundry sorter and I love it. Maybe now Jacob won't dry my shirts and shrink them. I have a section just for my shirts.

I even have this sign on the top of our washer, I guess it is just not clear enough.

Our two Virginia loves!

I love living here in oregon and being close to the family. Although it makes it hard to be so far away from Jacob's Mom, Sister's and their families. That is the nice thing with the internet, we can get updates and pictures of the little ones. They grow so fast, It is amazing. I loved these pictures and so I thought that I would share them with you. They are of Jacob's sister Charlissa's children. We saw Charlissa last september at Whitney's wedding in Utah when she was pregnent with Abigail. However, we haven't seen Thomas since our wedding two years ago. Getting new pictures is always a bonus. I hope you injoy.
This is Miss Abigail. She is so beautiful, it is so fun to get updates on how she is and also the fun new things she is doing.

Another picture of Abigal sitting up like such a big girl. She is five months now and getting so big.

This isThomas, he is going to be four in August. I loved this picture because it totally shows his personality. He is such a fun kid. His mom was tellig me the other day that he was looking at our engagement picture ( We were on the beach). He asked her why his Aunt Danielle and Uncle Jacob were playing in the dirt? He is such a sweet child and so smart.

This picture pulled at my heart strings. I only hope that when we have children, they will love each other as much as Thomas loves his Abigail. It is times like this that he makes me so proud to be his aunt. Also I like to brag about how amazing he is.

I Forgot!

My beautiful little sister Denise is having a baby in a few weeks. Last saturday we had a baby shower for her and it was loads of fun. I think she is so cute even when she has her eyes closed. We can't wait to welcome little Alia into our family.

For one of the actvities we puff painted onsies. This is my grouup, from left to right: Deanna (From our home ward), Katie (Denise's friend fromt he institute), Heather (Our niece who goes to Linfield), and Kristy, (Denise's friend from her first married ward)

These are the onesie right beofre being judged by Denise. I wonder who is going to win. Really it wasn't a hard choice.

Of course ours won, I had the best idea ever. Denise loves Gerber Dasiys, she had them at her wedding and both showers. Katie did all of the art freestyle. I did the little yellow dots at the top.

She really was having fun she just got really hot. There were so many people, they all looked at me weird when I said we should put on the airconditioning. She had to put her hair up because she got so hot she was sweating.

Before they left I had to get a picture of Katie and her baby Ava with Denise. They are too cute. Katie kept saying, I can't believe you are going to have a babay. Which is so funny beacuse that is what we were saying to Katie not so long ago.

Mine Was Better

I think my explanation was better.

-Danielle

Our Pimpin' new HP Notebook

Just in case you can't tell by the title, this post is by Jacob!!
I don't wanna be here typing til midnight so to make a Long Story Short (from here on out known as LSS) we originally purchased a Toshiba Satellite for $680 (originally priced at almost $900) /The Geek Squad optimized it that night and I went to get it on sunday. Just to make sure the price hadn't dropped as the Ad and specials change on sunday, I went back to computers and noticed they had an HP on clearance (that wasn't there last night) so I looked into it and again to keep a LSS I decided to exchange the Toshiba for the HP. In case your curious the main differences were the HP has a High Def 17" Widescreen compared to the Standard Def 15.4" Widescreen. The HP also has nicer speakers HD Altec Lansing "Surround" they both have the same processor. I think that our HP has an 8 cell battery compared to the 6 cell from the Toshiba. However it mainly came down to saving about 200 dollars and getting what in my mind is the Nicer computer. Have a great night everyone I've gotta start paying attn. in math now. LOL

New Laptop

Jacob and I got a HOT deal on a laptop. We got a HP Pavillion dv9000. I have no idea what that means but I do know that it usually costs $900.00 and we got it for $350.00. Pretty much we are amaizing. I am so excited to be able to write papers while at school. Lets face it, I am also excited to check my e-mail and things when class gets boring. I just wanted to tell you guys our exciting news.

*FOOLS GOLD*

Just so you know I was so dissapointed with this movie. It is rated PG-13 and in the first ten minutes, a young girl exposes her front. Anyway, just though I would let you know.

Twilight

So this book is the best ever! I have seen it on many blog's and I decided to read it. I am starting the second book and can't wait to start the third. I also found out today that they are making a movie, coming out in December 2008. Love it. You have to give it a try.

P.S. The writer graduated from BYU. Just a little extra info.

Tagged Again

Where were you born? Eugene Oregon, Sacred Heart Hospital, 104 Degrees, Air conditioning broken. Man do I love my mom

Middle name: Marie

How old will you be this year? 27

Nicknames: Dani, My Nell (Mom), Babe (Jake)

Are you taller than your mother or father? Taller than mom, shorter than dad

Do you cry often during movies? Every Time

What is your biggest pet peeve? Leaving sock in the living room

Favorite color: Purple and Yellow

Favorite foods: Pizza and milkshakes

Favorite beverage: Fanta orange soda

Favorite cold cereal: Lucky Charms and cinnimon toast crunch

Favorite Smells: Anything watermelon or pear

Favorite time of day: when I get to relax and lounge around the house

What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? Matrix biolage

Make-up products? MAC & Clinique

How many pillows do you sleep with? 2

Do you play an instrument? In school I played the clarinet and piano. Currently nothing.

Have you ever been skinny dipping? Nope

Did you do any sports in High School? I played softball

What was the last movie you saw in the theater? 27 Dresses

What is your favorite article of clothing? My new columbia coat

What is your dream vacation? Italy, someday I will go there!

What was your first impression of your spouse? He was funny, cute and had crush on Ashley (He will never admit it though)

If you were an animal what would you be? Penguin

What is your favorite "me- time" activity?Um....... Scrapbooking, reading a good book or watching a movie

What is your dream car? currently I would like a Toyota 4Runner - I like SUVs

What is one of your weaknesses? Candy

What do you fix for dinner when there's nothing to fix? Spagetti

If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be? umm no clue

What is the emotion you feel the most? Stressed!!!

Do you consider yourself outgoing? Usually

What is something you are constantly working on? Weight

Any hidden talents? I am a mad good dancer

What is a word or phrase you overuse? Your mom

What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? Jacob's health

What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? Being married to the best man ever and going back to school.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? Start a family.

The best piece of advice you learned this past year? It is better to be loving than it is to be right

Who are the 6 people you are going to tag to do this survey? Everyone that reads this!!!Now post the most recent pic. you have taken of yourself! I will when I get a recent one - my most recent pics are on the post before this one.