Easter Weekend

Most importantly I think I felt the Easter Spirit even more this year with Grandpa Don passing away a few days before. It made me think a whole lot about our Savior and what he has done for us and his Resurrection.

But on top of that, I had a FUN weekend.

Saturday Houston and I colored eggs.

Then we headed up to Kaycee's church for a Spencer's Easter Dinner.

And the kids had fun on their Easter egg hunt.

We slept at Kaycee's house and after church the kids found their baskets.

and went on an other easter egg hunt.

Then we had dinner w/the Kilpack's.(wish I had a picture) 

 It was such a nice weekend. Filled w/Fun, Family and Food... What more do you need?

Where Are You Spring??...

"Rebirth, Renewal and Regrowth" Is what Spring/Springtime means.

I always look forward to Spring. The weather starts warming up, it's a happy time of year and the flowers and trees are in bloom... This Spring has really let me down so far. 

Maybe its the weather? We can't get passed these 40's and 50's and most of the days are rainy or snowy. I want to get out of this funk. I have been more depressed and down this month then I have all year. Earlier this month I was having a hard time with Hemi not home and feeling stressed with kids. Then my Grandpa Don went down hill quick and just last night passed away.

I am so ready for sunshine...Outside and in. I hope I can turn this frown upside down and work on Rebirth, Renewal and Regrowth in my Aattitude and outlook. I hope this second half of spring can really feel like Srpingtime. 

Letters from Hemi...

I have been reading back at some old emails from Hemi. We had the craziest journey in meeting and the 3 months of us chatting online felt like a year. We wanted so badly to be together but at times it felt like it wasn't ever going to happen. We did a lot of reassuring each other. I felt so bad (and still do) that Hemi has left his family, friends and country just for me. (I have shed many tears over it) here are some of his letters to me

 

Lindsey

 First of all DO NOT WORRY! cus i am coming over, ok, trust me, after all the chats, and calls the talk about marriage and family, and everything theres noway i could not come over, it would be one of the biggest mistakes of my life if i didnt come over, ok, so i PROMISE lindsey that you dont have to worry, What you were saying i think is right though, i just have been avoiding the fact that it will be a big sacrifice, My mom, Jes, the kids, my cool as job, my nice car, my home, BYU, im really putting it all out there arent i, but i think of the way my life has been patterned, and basically the next step is marriage, no doubt about that, and i just know that when we do get married it would have all been worth it right?... ya know its kind alike, im sooooooo close to having absolutely everything ive always wanted in life, that i can reach out and grab it. your online now, i'll send it to ya.

miss you heaps babe

Hemz

 

It's crazy how just chatting online you can have such feelings for someone. Hemi and I felt like we knew each other inside and out just by writing letters.

I would be hanging out with friends (even guys) and I wished I was home talking with Hemi. He always made me feel so happy.

 

Hey Lindsey

 Well i couldnt have asked for a better start to my day then that, getting to talk with you, and laughing and just being there for one another, have i told you how great i think you are, and how much i "like" you, (we didn't want to say we loved each other so soon and with out meeting) me and you are so cool together, i love how we just talk and are able to say what ever we feel, its a real great thing we have, im gonna have such a great day thinking of us, and just how cool everything is, i'll have the biggest smile on my face, you give me that kind of happiness where like nothing can make you feel sad, ya know?

Miss you heaps babe, take care,

Your Pal Mr Hem-mar-rah

 

Hemi makes me smile. He as a great sense of humor (once you get past his shy side) When I read these emails it reminds me of the first time I fell in love with him. I didn't want to say I loved him until I met in person, but why hold back when you feel it so strongly in your heart. I never knew you could fall in love with someone so quick and over the Internet.

an other cute email...

Lindsey Kilpack

 

i Miss you more then i miss water after being lost in a desert,

i miss you more then i miss milk after eating a cookie,

i miss you more then i miss a hot bath after playing in the cold rain,

i miss you more then i miss a Doctor after being shot in the butt

i miss you more then i miss marshmallows on an open fire,

i miss you more then i miss food after fasting for 3 days,

i miss you more then i miss air when holding my breath

LINDSEY KILPACK

i just miss ya, i cant wait  to be with ya, for EVER!!!!

Luv ya heaps babe

Andrew

 

I still can't believe he is my husband. From all the writing and chatting and not knowing if we were really going to meet in person and how long it felt before we were able to meet. Now look at us, 3 kids down and as happy as ever. Hemi and I both have seen Heavenly Father's hand in our lives.

our first picture together (at the airport)

 

 

Good bye March. Hello April

March has come to an end. I was hoping for it to be the month of luck. As I look back I guess I am pretty lucky. In March I celebrated my oldest child's 5th birthday. I've realised I am the luckiest mom ever to have my oldest child be Hannah. She is a dream come true. She is the best daughter and big sister anyone could ask for. 

The next "lucky" thing I realize is how very Lucky (or blessed is more like it) that I still have a house to live in, I still have my family here on earth, I still have my cars, my food and all the nice things that fill my house. I am so grateful I am not one of the poor people in Japan who has lost everything this last month. My heart goes out to those Japanese. I hope I never have to go through something as traumatic as that. 

I guess March is pretty lucky for me. 
I am excited to spring into April and see what it holds for my family and I.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH JO!

On March 13th 2006 My friend Stephanie, My brother Spencer, Hemi and I went to Jamba Juice to celebrate me getting started the next morning to have Hannah. While we were out I started having contractions. I got home just after 9 pm and packed my bags. My mom and my sister Tawni joined me in taking me to my hospital. They didn't keep me because I wasn't in full labor. I drove to my sister Kaycee's house . Before I pulled up to my sister's I was crying. My contractions got worse. My sister told me to get in the bathtub (in her swimsuit) and that would help my contractions. So I did, and as I was in there I was crying and my mom tells me my hair looks awful and that I should wash it, because I will get getting pictures when Hannah comes out. So I am in the tub crying and my friend Stephanie is washing my hair. I get out and we think they are close enough that we can go to the hospital now. Its 1 am March 14th and my sister is driving my car, my mom in the front seat, my friend stephanie and Hemi is next to my in the back. We then find out my gas light is on. We stop for gas and I am bawling in the back seat. Kaycee then tries to get me to the hospital thinking we are going to have a baby right now, she is running red lights. We arrive and my friends Stephanie jumps out to talk to have someone bring me a wheelchair. I get in my room and I am only dilated to a 4. I get an epidural right away. Now we are waiting and waiting for Hannah to come. finally we all try to get some sleep in the delivery room. At 9 am it is time to push. 
Hannah Jo Hemara was Born March 14, 2006. At 9:55 weighing 7 lbs 15 oz.

In this photo she is 1 1/2 months (Looks so much like Adelaide)

One year old with her stylish glasses.

2 Years old with her Daddy

3 years old and getting a little hair. :)

4 years old picture

Hannah is very girlish. She loves clothes and shoes. She loves to swim, ride her bike, play with her best friend/cousin Abbey. She loves pre-school and church. She is my biggest helper. I love this girl so much. We have a blast together. Hannah also loves music and knows LOTS of artist on the radio. She loves to Dance and has learned some great moves from watching "Dancing with the Stars" one of her favorite shows.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH!

LOVE YOU!

Disney On Ice and Ears Pierced

Hannah and her two cousin's got their ears pierced together.  Hannah did awesome. She didn't cry the first hole they made. She tried to fight the tears back but they came anyways the second hole. Abbey did great too. She didn't shed a tear the first  hole but for some reason the second hole made her cry too.  It was really sad to see. Dallin held Rebekah. It was the saddest watching her. She cried so hard and for a while.  

But the new earring look mighty fine on these three cute girls and now they are doing great!

Hemi and I surprised Hannah and Houston to see

 "DISNEY ON ICE".

It was a lot of fun. I am not sure who enjoyed it most out of my family.

Here is Tinkerbell

The Toy Story Crew

The lovely Princesses

Belle and the Beast

Minnie and Mickey

Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from "Princess and the Frog"

We have had a fun 2 days.

Day 30 A photo of me today and 3 good things that has happened in the past

Three things that happened in the past that was good...

#1 Joined LDS Mingles

#2 Chose to have kids

#3 Bought a town house  

Life has been GOOD!