Everyone has those moments in life that one strives for, the moment where you know what you did was the right thing to do and that it made someone proud. That moment when all of your hard work actually paid off. That moment when you feel success, love, appreciation, all wrapped up into one feeling. For me, this moment comes when I receive a hug from my father. It is these moments in my life that I feel complete happiness. Happiness that I can cherish for the rest of my life.
Throughout my life I have had the opportunity to be brought up by goodly parents. They fed me, clothed me, put a roof over my head, and yet they did so much more for me than any words could express on this blog. They taught me how to work hard to achieve my goals and they taught me how to love unconditionally.
As Father's Day came around this year I thought a lot about my relationship with my father, The Chief. I thought about the love and devotion he has instilled in me. All throughout my childhood I worked my little heart out to receive his approval, which would usually come about through a hug. I always wanted my dad to be proud of me and the things that I accomplished. At times it seemed like I could never measure up, and just when I was about to give up, there he was....ready to embrace me and show his love and approval. Now don't get the wrong idea here, I knew I could always get a hug out of the ole teddy bear....but it was those defining moment hugs that I strived for.
The hug that came when I got baptized.
The hug I got when I finished my last race as a jv runner, undefeated for two years in cross country.
The hug I got when I received my Patriarchal Blessing.
The hug I got when I earned my Personal Progress Medallion.
The hug I got when I won my first varsity cross country race on the Mt. Carmel Golf Course.
The hug I got when we took state in cross country.
The hug I got when I graduated from Milford High School.
The hug I got when I received The Chief Manuelito Scholarship.
The hug I got when I moved into my first college home.
The hug I got when I got accepted to Utah State.
The hug I got after Dallon asked for my hand in marriage.
All of these hugs led up to my most cherished hugs of all time....well so far. The hug I got in the temple, first when I received my endowments, and then when I was married for time and all eternity to my sweetheart. These hugs led up to the hug I received after being sealed for time and all eternity to my family. There's just something about a father's hug that is unexplainable. It is especially wonderful when it takes place in the temple. Something I have dreamt about since I was just a little girl. All of my dreams have come true in a short amount of time and I am so grateful. I am so grateful for each and every hug I received, because without them, I don't know where I would be. So here's to my dad, Donald Jim Livingston, he's THE best. I couldn't have asked for a better father.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Cache Valley
Today is June 15th, and it marks the day before Warped Tour 2012. As I sit here on our couch listening to one of my most favorite sounds, Dallon playing the guitar, I can't help but to think of my life before I even knew what Warped Tour was. It was about three years ago, I was a freshman at SUU, and I was introduced to Dallon Wayne Durfey. Since that day, my life has changed in so many ways. I look down at my wedding ring and am reminded of just how lucky I am to have Dallon in my life. (We got it cleaned today, so it is looking extra fancy.)
Tomorrow marks a special event in our relationship, a time where we get to enjoy the wonderful world of music. This week I have thought a lot about my first experiences of Warped Tour. I got to see Dallon rock out to some of his most favorite bands, meet talented musicians, get a tan, and have a ton of fun rocking out myself to the few songs I knew. Since that time I went back once with Dalaki, and tomorrow I get to experience it once again. This time with Dallon, Daezia, and Dalaki! We are so excited for this years line up, but even more excited to just hang out with each other. I know its going to be a blast.
Other than Warped Tour, Dallon and I have been keeping busy by exploring Cache Valley. Here's a list of our findings.
The Willow Park Zoo is pretty legitimate.
The so called Logan Mini Golf is not open, despite what the open poster says.
Logan Lanes is way chill. We went bowling and Dallon schooled me in pool.
We found out running errands takes longer than just an hour because everything in our lives is an ordeal.
Road construction ruins our lives, especially when it comes to freeway on and off ramps.
Pink power bait DOES not work, nor does trying to copy the bait used by the guy next to us reelin' in the fish.
Yellow jackets kindly greet us every time we walk out of our apartment or out of our car.
The steamer we got at Royal's was THE best idea to starting a healthier life.
We quote Kam ALL the time, when we don't wike things, or denying that we did something, or if something is nummy.
Having our own washer and dryer is THE best thing ever.
Wednesday night at Applebees proves to have its rewards. (DOUBLE BINGO and BLACKOUT=Sudoku book, led flashlight, and bottle caps.)
I love being in the middle of a phone conversation between Kiana, Nish, and Jeep, especially when it gets interrupted by a riding lawn mower being pulled by a motorcycle. ;)
There comes a time when we watch all of the episodes of Lie to me. :(
But it's a good thing we still have How I Met Your Mother episodes.
Our new favorite dish, squash shrimp.
Fred Meyer is conveniently located inside Smith's Marketplace.
And lastly, we love having things within walking distance, especially a temple! :)
Tomorrow marks a special event in our relationship, a time where we get to enjoy the wonderful world of music. This week I have thought a lot about my first experiences of Warped Tour. I got to see Dallon rock out to some of his most favorite bands, meet talented musicians, get a tan, and have a ton of fun rocking out myself to the few songs I knew. Since that time I went back once with Dalaki, and tomorrow I get to experience it once again. This time with Dallon, Daezia, and Dalaki! We are so excited for this years line up, but even more excited to just hang out with each other. I know its going to be a blast.
Other than Warped Tour, Dallon and I have been keeping busy by exploring Cache Valley. Here's a list of our findings.
The Willow Park Zoo is pretty legitimate.
The so called Logan Mini Golf is not open, despite what the open poster says.
Logan Lanes is way chill. We went bowling and Dallon schooled me in pool.
We found out running errands takes longer than just an hour because everything in our lives is an ordeal.
Road construction ruins our lives, especially when it comes to freeway on and off ramps.
Pink power bait DOES not work, nor does trying to copy the bait used by the guy next to us reelin' in the fish.
Yellow jackets kindly greet us every time we walk out of our apartment or out of our car.
The steamer we got at Royal's was THE best idea to starting a healthier life.
We quote Kam ALL the time, when we don't wike things, or denying that we did something, or if something is nummy.
Having our own washer and dryer is THE best thing ever.
Wednesday night at Applebees proves to have its rewards. (DOUBLE BINGO and BLACKOUT=Sudoku book, led flashlight, and bottle caps.)
I love being in the middle of a phone conversation between Kiana, Nish, and Jeep, especially when it gets interrupted by a riding lawn mower being pulled by a motorcycle. ;)
There comes a time when we watch all of the episodes of Lie to me. :(
But it's a good thing we still have How I Met Your Mother episodes.
Our new favorite dish, squash shrimp.
Fred Meyer is conveniently located inside Smith's Marketplace.
And lastly, we love having things within walking distance, especially a temple! :)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
SUMMER 2012
This summer has been so great so far! Dallon and I have been enjoying our summer break after great spring performances at our respected universities. Once school was out, Dallon got his tonsils out. He was a trooper throughout the whole ordeal. He went into surgery on Tuesday and gave the nurses quite a show with his coming out of anesthesia kick. With funny sayings like how he was going to blackmail me when I get my tonsils out. Once I told him mine were already out, he didn't skip a beat when he told me he would find something to take out.
While he was recovering, we had to get all packed up for our move to Logan. Luckily we had Koda, Mandi, and Shawn come help. As well as Mike and Sharon. I couldn't have done it without them....packing up and taking care of the recovering Dallon.
We then headed to Milford so I could play in the alumni volleyball tournament that Nisha is in charge of. Our team consisted of Nisha, Kiana, Daezia, Sydney, Shyeanne, and Megan. We had a lot of fun. I look forward to this tournament all year.
After that got over, Dallon and I got addicted to a show called Lie to Me. However, lately I made the rule that we couldn't watch it right before bedtime because I always ended up having crazy dreams about being a detective at a crime scene. Yes, I am a child. Dallon and I are also now professionals at telling when people lie, so don't even try lying to us.
On Memorial Day we made a trip to the Milford Cemetery with our family from Cedar. It made me grateful for those that have gone on before us, but it also made me miss them like crazy. It's a good thing we have the plan of salvation, or else I don't know if I would've been able to handle any of their passings.
We then packed up and headed north to Logan where we moved into our next apartment as a married couple. The next day my Dad, Nish, MahLee, and Trexton came to bring us the rest of our stuff. It made me feel so blessed to have them in my life and to know that they would do anything to help us in any way possible. Teresa also came to help get moved in, bless her heart!
We spent the next week living it up in Cache Valley. Dallon took me ice skating for my first time ever. It was so much fun! We also spent the whole time on our feet, neither one of us fell once. So many people told me I would fall the first time.......well I didn't. We also found two beautiful reservoirs that we tried our hand at fishing, as well as swimming.
In between these visits Dallon got a job at West Liberty Foods! He doesn't have to start until the 18th, so we decided to take another vacation to Wayne, to be there when Shanda had her baby. On Sunday morning around 2:45 am we became an aunt and uncle again! Luxi Arlee Brown was born at 6 lbs 6 oz and 19.75" long. She is such a beautiful little girl! So perfect and so lovable. We've spent the week chillin in Wayne County visiting family, friends, going to the movies, fishing, watching Lie to Me, and reading The Mockingjay.
In a couple of hours we are going to travel to Milford to make preparations for the big events taking place on Friday. On June 8, 2012 at the St. George Temple, we are going to make operation Eternal Livingston Family become a reality!
While he was recovering, we had to get all packed up for our move to Logan. Luckily we had Koda, Mandi, and Shawn come help. As well as Mike and Sharon. I couldn't have done it without them....packing up and taking care of the recovering Dallon.
We then headed to Milford so I could play in the alumni volleyball tournament that Nisha is in charge of. Our team consisted of Nisha, Kiana, Daezia, Sydney, Shyeanne, and Megan. We had a lot of fun. I look forward to this tournament all year.
After that got over, Dallon and I got addicted to a show called Lie to Me. However, lately I made the rule that we couldn't watch it right before bedtime because I always ended up having crazy dreams about being a detective at a crime scene. Yes, I am a child. Dallon and I are also now professionals at telling when people lie, so don't even try lying to us.
On Memorial Day we made a trip to the Milford Cemetery with our family from Cedar. It made me grateful for those that have gone on before us, but it also made me miss them like crazy. It's a good thing we have the plan of salvation, or else I don't know if I would've been able to handle any of their passings.
We then packed up and headed north to Logan where we moved into our next apartment as a married couple. The next day my Dad, Nish, MahLee, and Trexton came to bring us the rest of our stuff. It made me feel so blessed to have them in my life and to know that they would do anything to help us in any way possible. Teresa also came to help get moved in, bless her heart!
We spent the next week living it up in Cache Valley. Dallon took me ice skating for my first time ever. It was so much fun! We also spent the whole time on our feet, neither one of us fell once. So many people told me I would fall the first time.......well I didn't. We also found two beautiful reservoirs that we tried our hand at fishing, as well as swimming.
In between these visits Dallon got a job at West Liberty Foods! He doesn't have to start until the 18th, so we decided to take another vacation to Wayne, to be there when Shanda had her baby. On Sunday morning around 2:45 am we became an aunt and uncle again! Luxi Arlee Brown was born at 6 lbs 6 oz and 19.75" long. She is such a beautiful little girl! So perfect and so lovable. We've spent the week chillin in Wayne County visiting family, friends, going to the movies, fishing, watching Lie to Me, and reading The Mockingjay.
In a couple of hours we are going to travel to Milford to make preparations for the big events taking place on Friday. On June 8, 2012 at the St. George Temple, we are going to make operation Eternal Livingston Family become a reality!
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