First christmas!

Well this christmas was our first as newlyweds and it was a blast. We are blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.  We spent our day waking up early to read the story of Christ before opening presents. Josh spoiled me rotten. He sure likes to tease! He hid a present he knew I really wanted until later in the day and wrapped an empty box to trick me! 

We then headed to brunch with my family and to see my grandma. Christmas breakfast is especially fun with little nieces and nephews! 

After we headed to Josh's family party at the Edwards full of food, basketball, games and presents it was a blast! And here is our picture for our cousin sister Meyer in Bermuda. 

I'm just so grateful for a wonderful christmas with our families. Will be moving to Texas [and graduating!!] in four short months! Scary but exciting. This may be our last christmas living in salt lake for awhile. Our families sure made it special. Thanks everyone!

Couldn't resist, merry kissmas!

Merry Christmas

I just love this time of year. So many thoughts recently about Christ and the true meaning of Christmas. I love this quote from Neil A Maxwell: "Each of us is an inn keeper who decides if we let Jesus in." When Christ came there were many who could not see who stood rightin front  of them. Even many religious scholars who had been searching for Christ could not see Him. He was the savior they'd been looking for but because he did not come the way they had expected and He didn't agree with all of their teachings they turned their hearts away.

It seems crazy to me that people couldn't see Christ for who He was when he came.  I was reminded from Elder Uchtdorf's Christmas devotional talk 2009, what are things in our lives keeping us from seeing Christ? Worldly knowledge? Social media? Slothfulness? I know their are so many things I can work on and many weaknesses that can becomes strengths to me through the power of the atonement. Truly the greatest gift. 

Josh and I have been busy with family this Christmas season. We feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives. 

We were able to go on a double date with Josh's brother Matt & his wife Amanda. 

We were able to attend Grandma Robert's annual Christmas party. Here we are with Santa (He told me he'd try to get me a puppy- fingers crossed!)!

We were able to visit my sweet grandma Pickett. She has been through much lately. Please keep her in your prayers. They are considering placing her in hospice. I'm so grateful she was able to meet my wonderful husband and for all my cherished memories with her. 

We brought her a Christmas card and cookies for her and to pass around to all her friends at the rest home. We met some of the sweetest folk. It felt wonderful to see the smile on their faces from our visit!

And temple square with part (a few were greatly missed!) of my amazing family! 

The salt lake temple is beautiful! Every time I come here I find a special peace and also am reminded of my favorite day, my wedding day! I will miss seeing this temple almost every day once we move to Dallas. We are so blessed to have many temples surrounding us here in Utah. 

Merry Christmas everyone I hope it's full of family, love & Christ.

Happy Holidays All (:

Well I'm sorry it has been so long!  The Hadley blog is back up and running!  Josh & I have had a busy semester - that thank heavens is over!  One more semester to go until graduation.  I can't believe it!  So exciting.  Here is the update for now:

Josh has been working on his own business, software as a service.  He has been dedicated to starting it up and all the hard work is paying off.  It has become our little project together I love it.

I have been busy teaching and going to school.  I start my students teaching this coming semester at the University of Utah lab school.  Should be exciting!

Great news - as of September we have 2 new nephews!!! Luke & Roren.  They are both just the cutest things in the world.  Luke has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and he is a fighter! Keep him in your prayers.  Couldn't ask for better nephews!

Roren & his big sister

Luke & his big brother.

Josh has accepted his offer from American Airlines so after graduation we are headed back to Dallas.  Mixed emotions, mostly excited... (:  I'm so proud of all of Josh's hard work.  American airlines sure is lucky to have him.  We are sure going to miss being around our families so often.  We have spent a lot of time with them this christmas season!

Ogden City Lights with the Edward's side!

Gingerbread building with the Pearson's!

Temple square with this handsome man.

Can't believe we stood here 9 months ago getting married!

We are excited for these next few months at home before jetting off to our next adventure!  Stay posted for more (: