Thursday, February 19, 2009

4 years



I can't believe we've been married for 4 years! It seems like yesterday we had our perfect wedding. We are so old! Okay, not really but I will always be in denial about how old I am getting! Anyway, Josh and I are really perfect for each other. We've been so blessed and have had the best marriage. I am so excited to grow old with him, my best friend. It's my year to plan what we do for our anniversary, and it's a surprise, so I will post about it after it happens. Happy Anniversary to us! Love you babe!

The highlights of the past 4 years:

1st year
*moved into our sweet dingy 1 bedroom apt. in Cedar City
*awesome honeymoon-cruise to the Caribbean
*I graduated
*moved to LA for Josh’s internship at Paramount
*bought our house in Suncrest
*moved in with my Grandma in SLC and started teaching
*moved to an apartment in Sugarhouse

2nd year
*went to Maui with my family
*finally moved into our house
*went to Pennsylvania (Josh’s mission) for Thanksgiving

3rd year
*went to Florida for Randii and Tyrone’s wedding
*went to Lake Powell with the Lindsey’s
*went to Puerto Vallarta with Josh’s family for Thanksgiving
*Josh graduated

4th year
*went to Hawaii with Adrienne and J.D.
*had our baby girl

There is probably tons I am leaving out(like numerous trips to CA)but I wanted to document these things before we forget!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

100 things about Josh

Well, this is Josh and my very first post. Every blue moon I get my blog on, and after reading Sarah Roberts 100 things about her recently, I was like "dang, I am going to try that" I didn't think I was going to be able to hit 100 things, But a half hour later I was at 100! So at your expense if you want to read through all 100 go for it. I tried to miggle in a few pictures to make it interesting. Enjoy!


1. I love sports everything about them, watching them, playing them, and being a fan.
2. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true
3. I played football my freshman year of college at SUU and it was miserable, our team was horrible we went 2-10.
4. I love the mornings in Suncrest where I live, the sunrises are amazing.
5. I love to read, I always seem to be working through some book and most of them have to do with business or investing. I didn’t like to read until my mission.
6. I have one of the best families in the world, everyone is so supportive and we are all close.
7. My wife is perfect for me. She is beautiful and keeps me grounded.
8. I have one of the cutest girls in the world, I call her Savannah smiles because she smiles so much.

(See I told you! She loves her dad)

9. My friends are some of the best people I know; I have so many great memories of my friends. They all in one way or another really impress me.
10. I love the gospel, it amazes me sometime how lucky I am to have it.
11. I have great in-laws; they are some of the most giving people I know.
12. I loved high school. I have great memories of it.
13. I ran track in high school the 800 meters was my best event. My best time was 1:57.80
14. I was defensive player of the year on my high school football team my senior year.
15. I like to have a schedule; I hate wasting time, and like to be busy.
16. I did a summer internship at Paramount Pictures for a summer when we were first married.
17. I built the deck on my house.
18. Megan and I ran the St. George marathon. My time was 3 hours and 9 minutes.
19. Megan and I really got into running for one year in our marriage; we also ran a 171 mile relay with 12 other people from Logan to Park City.
20. I went on a mission to Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
21. I am not a bit fan of pets! They are a little dirty and stinky!
22. I graduated from the University of Utah, but I am a huge BYU football fan.
23. I waste too much time playing ticket 2 ride on the computer, but I enjoy it.
24. I love to ski, Megan’s parents have friends that have a beautiful home on the canyons ski resort and there is no better way to ski then ski in ski out.
25. I love golf. I got a lot better this year, but have lots of room to improve. I could golf 3 times a week.
26. Someday I am going to drive a sports car. I like how it feels to drive a cool car.
27. I really admire great leaders; I want to be someone that produces at a high level.
28. I love good food! One of my favorite things is having a good meal with good company.
29. I like exotic places, my type of vacation involves a beach with 80 degree weather.
30. I have an entrepreneurial spirit.
31. My wife has one of the best personalities. She is so fun to be around.


(this is what happens when she leaves me with Savannah, She throws out all her diapers and eats the basket)

32. I like to exercise. I feel really good when I have a habitual exercise routine. Which I have had most my life, except now.
33. I love fresh fruit, especially picking a crisp apple off a tree and chowing it down.
34. I like going to the movies, especially when its an action pack bond type movie.
35. I love listening to music really loud in the car with the windows rolled down in the summer going fast on the freeway.
36. I had a high school girl friend.
37. I have both sets of grandparents still alive and am really close to them.
38. I love week end get always to St. George. Especially if you are staying in a nice place and have lots of golf planned. I plan on owning a house there someday.
39. My favorite cereal is probably honey nut cheerios.
40. I love breakfast, I can’t go without it. My fav. Is French toast.
41. I like to cook, I don’t do it that often but wish I had time to make gourmet meals and get really good.
42. I want to play the piano, its one of my goals this year to take lessons.
43. I am not a big fan of Las Vegas every time I go there I feel like I need a shower and a bishop.
44. I hate the BCS, college football needs a play off.
45. I always think I like going to plays, but every time I go, I get board and want to leave at the intermission. They are just too long.
46. 4th of July is my favorite holiday.
47. I went to two Penn St. football games on my mission. We did service there, (kind of)
48. Some of my best friends are guys I met on my mission.
49. I have been blessed to be associated with a lot of successful people in my life.
50. I like a clean house, but who doesn’t. Sometimes I get in cleaning moods and go to town. Someday I will hire someone to clean my house.
51. I would like to design my own house someday, Megan and I really like going through homes.
52. I like to think I have style, Megan say’s I am 60% trendy and 40% just my style. I don’t know what to take of that.
53. I like being with friends, there is nothing better than reminiscing and laughing and having a good conversation with friends.
54. My first kiss was in eight grade to Krista Deveroux.
55. I lost my virginity in … JK on my wedding night. It was great!
56. I had the best mission president. He looked like an angel, pail skin, 6’5, and white hair. He gave some of the best talks.
57. I hiked lone peak this year with my dad an uncle. It took us 6 hours and 50 minutes to get the peak (we got lost) and 3 hours to get down. There is something about being on top of a mountain.
58. In Hawaii this past year with JD and Adriane we sat next to Mike Holmgran and his wife (Seattle Seahawks coach) at the 4 season’s restaurant.
59. I knocked on Joe Paterno’s door on my mission. We talked for a while and got a picture with him.
60. I know if you read the Book of Mormon you’re a better person that day then if you didn’t.
61. Joseph Smith is one of the most amazing people that ever lived, I admire that guy.
62. I like to think I am handy. I like to have little projects.
63. My grandparents have a cabin in Wyoming that we go to each year. It’s beautiful there.
64. I campaigned for President Bush when he ran for President in 2004 in Pennsylvania for 5 days.
65. I sold teeth whitening on the phone as my first job when I got home from my mission (lame).
66. I also built log cabins for 3 days, until I figured I spent as much on gas getting to the job site as what I was making.
67. I owned my own business my junior year in High school called “the window guys” with my best friend Jack Roberts. We did it for a summer.
68. I sang in the choir in high school, I know pretty dorky, but it was fun.
69. I once drove a Jet Ski from Dana Point to Catalina Island with Megan’s Dad and my brother in-law. It took 2 ½ hours each way. I have never been so sore in my life.
70. Megan and I managed a four plex for 6 months when we were newly married it wasn’t a good experience.
71. My best bowling score is a 184.
72. I had season tickets to the Jazz the last two years, I love going to games, but now I don’t have time to go to enough games to make it worth it.
73. I have had season ticket to BYU football the last 3 years. It’s the highlight of my week during football season.
74. There is nothing cuter the Savannah’s giggle.
75. I like making out more than my wife does, she would rather cuddle(go figure).
76. I had a great mission, it couldn’t of been better. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had.
77. I sold 300,000 dollars worth of Christmas lights last winter. I think that’s cool.
78. I have been to a Monday night football game in Miami Florida.
79. I got hit by a car when I was in elementary school on 9000 s and 1300 w. in WJ.
80. Soccer was my first sport when I was 6 years old. I played until 8th grade.
81. I have never smoked a cigarette, but have tasted beer.(my rebellion week in 9th grade)
82. I sold pest control before my mission in California. That is where I fell in love with Megan.
83. I once got hurt and taken down the hill in a toboggan while skiing with Jack in Jr. High. We had Sluffed School, and took the bus up to the slopes. The doctors ended up calling my mom, and we got busted. Jack parents were madder than mine.
84. Once Jack and I went joy riding when we were 15 and pulled up right behind his parents. That was not a good night either.
85. I can’t stand clutter
86. I have hitch hiked once in my life with Andy Boyer after getting stranded coming home from St. George.
87. I have broken down on my way to or from Southern Utah in the car more times than I can remember. Some of them are great stories.
88. I drove to Florida with my Uncle and Aunt and their dog my sophomore year is high school. It was one of the best trips. 42ish hours each way! WOW!
89. I went to a buddiest meeting once and it was one of the strangest things I have been too.
90. My dad is an identical twin. He is a good man, and we are good friends.
91. Megan waited for me on my mission (kind of). We were one of those lucky ones that made it. She just wanted my body to bad.
92. I have been on one cruise, my honeymoon. The western Caribbean.
93. I want to have a garden. I think its cool to grow your own food, and I love fresh veggies.
94. My dad and I installed our sprinkler system at my house. It was much more work than I thought.
95. My favorite TV show is Prison Break. I have seen every episode since the beginning. This is the 4th season.
96. I love ice cream, especially homemade shakes. My favorite is cookie dough!
97. “I swear, by my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” Great quote by a book I am currently reading –Atlas Shrugged
98. I ran up the suncrest traverse hill with my dad once. From Chevron to the Market.
99. My favorite cookie is my Grandma Chase’s Santa sugar cookies. They are so good and soft.
100. I can’t believe I just thought of 100 things that is impressive!

(She's a babe!)

Thursday, January 22, 2009

6 months!



We just got back from Savannah's 6 month appointment! 6 months! Where has the time gone? Before I know it we will chasing this little busy body around as she gets into everything! I can't wait! Here are her stats:

Weight: 15 pds. 10 ozs. (50%)
Height: 26 1/2 inches (75%)

She hasn't gained much weight in the past 2 months so I have to take her in to get weighed again in a couple of weeks! Anyway, at 6 months, Savannah is sitting up by herself, not rolling over and eating solids. She has mastered rice cereal, veggies, and now we are on to fruits. She has been sleeping through the night (knock on wood) which has helped me be a much better mom! I love my job! When Savannah was born there were times that I felt like being a mom wasn't the job for me, but now I wouldn't trade it for anything!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

YOU'RE #1!!

We are big fans of the show Biggest Loser, so you can imagine our excitement when we saw that Josh's friend was on the show! Josh and Filipe served their mission's together and we were able to see him again out in Florida! We are behind you 100% Filipe! Kick some Biggest Loser butt!


p.s. If you need something to make you smile look at the pic below!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Driving Already?

This isn't the best picture because it is off my cell phone, but I had to post it! Isn't it so cute? She gets more and more fun every day! Savannah has become quite the busy body. She loves her toys and anything else she can get her hands on. She also loves to eat everything we offer her. We go to her six month appt. next week! What's happening to our baby!?!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

STOP growing, Savannah!

We had an awesome Christmas! My whole family was up here and it was so fun to be at my parents cabin all together. Savannah had a great 1st Christmas...spoiled as always! We woke up at the cabin and had Christmas with my fam and then drove down to the valley to spend the rest of the day with the Chase's. It was perfect to have both families so close for the holidays!
Yep, that's my baby, the one crying with her head down...all this craziness exhausts her!

We figured out why we can't get a good picture of our "Savannah Smiles." Our camera is very delayed and a little red light comes on first, which is what distracts her and is why we get a stare. Maybe next Christmas I will ask for a new camera!
Anyway, this week, more than any other week, Josh and I have been amazed at how big Savannah is. She must have had a growth spurt or something. She is outgrowing all her clothes, eating everything, and playing with her toys like crazy. We are so in love with her...her huge smile, her giggles, her voice, her spastic excitement...everything about her is perfect! I can't believe she is already 5 months old. We can't get enough of her!


Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Merry Christmas!

I tried to get this cute picture as my "header" at the top. Didn't work out so well...someone will have to teach me one day! Anyway, I love this picture and I LOVE Savannah's Christmas outfit! You will have to excuse the hot pink bow. We did this last minute. I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays...it's been hard for us to get into Christmas this year, but we're trying. My whole family is coming up for a white Christmas. I am so excited (not for the white part!)
p.s. Savannah has slept through the night for the last 3 nights! Yahoo! I don't have my hopes up though, you never know with this little one...things are always changing!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Monday, December 8, 2008

Belated Thanksgiving...


Before I update you on our amazing Thanksgiving, I wanted to include a little photo shoot of my 4 1/2 month old...why is it that whenever I try to take her picture I get the face she is making in the top picture? She is not interested in the noises, songs, dances I do to try to get her to smile...she is only interested in the flash/silver camera, and her favorite blanket. I swear she is the most smiley baby out there, I just need someone to help me distract her!

We went to California for Thanksgiving. I only took 3 pictures. Bummer! It was so much fun and the weather was to die for. There is nothing better then Josh spending 5 uninterrupted days with us. Thanksgiving morning we ran a 5k. Did I say ran? Maybe Josh did, but I walked most of it! I am so out of shape! Josh then went Jet-skiing and after we had Thanksgiving dinner. No wonder I am so out of shape...it was yummy.

The rest of our time was spent hanging out with the family, both mine and Josh's, celebrating my Birthday and playing with our baby girl!
Funny story...Josh's mom, aunt and I were shopping in Santa Monica with Savannah on me in the front carrier. I guess women in CA aren't around babies very often because over 15 people stopped to look at her. They especially wanted to know how I got that bow to stick to her bald head. I made comment after the 3rd person stopped me, but by the 20th we were laughing so hard. It was like she had never been out in public before. Babies in Utah just aren't that special I guess!



I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for everything we have...now on to Christmas...can't wait!

Saturday, November 22, 2008

4 MONTHS!


I can't believe our baby girl is 4 months! Time is flying by! We went to her 4 month appointment yesterday and here are her stats...
Weight: 15 lbs 2 ozs (88%)
Height: 24 1/2 inches (52%)
The best part about the appt. was that we can start her on rice cereal! That is music to a mothers ears when her baby doesn't take a bottle! We had fun with it last night...she is definitely interested, but doesn't really get it. She still prefers her hands!
We love you Savannah!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

WOW!

So, my friend Natalie had this on her blog...how inspiring...a must read prop. 8 supporters...

Elder Neal A. Maxwell, BYU Devotional 1978

"Make no mistake about it, brothers and sisters, in the months and years ahead, events are likely to require each member to decide whether or not he will follow the First Presidency. Members will find it more difficult to halt longer between two opinions. President Marion G. Romney said, many years ago, that he had 'never hesitated to follow the counsel of the Authorities of the Church even though it crossed my social, professional or political life.' "This is hard doctrine, but it is particularly vital doctrine in a society which is becoming more wicked. In short, brothers and sisters, not being ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ includes not being ashamed of the prophets of Jesus Christ. . . . Your discipleship may see the time when such religious convictions are discounted. . . . This new irreligious imperialism seeks to disallow certain opinions simply because those opinions grow out of religious convictions.

"Resistance to abortion will be seen as primitive. Concern over the institution of the family will be viewed as untrendy and unenlightened.... Before the ultimate victory of the forces of righteousness, some skirmishes will be lost. Even in these, however, let us leave a record so that the choices are clear, letting others do as they will in the face of prophetic counsel. There will also be times, happily, when a minor defeat seems probable, but others will step forward, having been rallied to rightness by what we do. We will know the joy, on occasion, of having awakened a slumbering majority of the decent people of all races and creeds which was, till then, unconscious of itself. Jesus said that when the fig trees put forth their leaves, 'summer is nigh.' Thus warned that summer is upon us, let us not then complain of the heat."

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Halloween!

Caden and Savannah...best buds already...probably because we make them look at eachother all the time!
We had a fun Halloween! Doesn't Savannah make the cutest pumpkin? We woke up and went to Cottonwood Elementary to see old friends and enjoy the Halloween festivities with a bunch of crazy dressed up kids. It was so good to see everyone!
On Halloween night we had a family party at Josh's parents house and then last night we went to a party without Savannah where Josh and I dressed up...no pictures, bummer...you will just have to enjoy our little pumpkin!


What do you think?

MEGAN
So the majority of people have thought that Savannah looks like me...she does, but we just saw this picture of Josh for the first time and think she is a pretty good mix...what do you think?JOSH

Friday, October 24, 2008

Savannah's 1st Vacation

Early Friday morning we flew to California. I didn't sleep the whole night hoping everything would go well for Savannah's first plane ride. Luckily I had Adrienne with me! The plane ride was a success...Savannah always pulls through! The second we walked off the plane we noticed the beautiful weather that we were able to enjoy all week. We had so much fun!
Savannah met her "Grandpa" Mel. It is always good to visit with him. I was able to see a lot of old friends this trip and show off Savannah.

Savannah is so loved! Her cousins can't get enough of her! We swam, ate, and just hung out. She even got to go to Chuck e Cheese on her 3rd month birthday with her cousins!
(sorry for her nakedness, but it was too cute not to post)
We did lots more, but that is a summary of our vacation. I always wish I had taken more pictures. It was so fun to enjoy the warm weather and be with family...Josh isn't going to be able to keep me in Utah too much longer. I miss CA already. Thanks for such a fun trip everyone!

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Snow...Already?!?

Today we woke up to lots of snow! I am so sad! We were going to have Savannah make her first snow angel, but we just took a picture instead. She really didn't know what to think. I am dreading this winter...good thing we leave for California this week!
This is a picture of our little turtle. I love getting Savannah up in the morning or from naps(yes, I know, I am a bad mom, she sleeps on her stomach) She is getting so strong now and holds her head up and bops around like a little turtle. She is almost 3 months old! Crazy!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

2 month stats...

I know I've been posting a lot lately, don't get used to it! This picture doesn't do this amazing collage justice. My friend Holly, yes the same one who designed Savannah's announcement, made this for Savannah's room. I love it. Her room is almost complete...I just need cute stuff for her dresser...I've been saying that for 2 months now!

We went to the pediatrician the other day for Savannah's 2 month appt. She handled her shots okay...just a little fussy, but all the sleep is worth it! I felt so bad because she was so smiley with the doctor, and then bam, 3 jabs in the leg! She is a brave girl!
Height: 23 1/4 (75%)
Weight: 12 lbs 12 ozs (90%)

Monday, September 22, 2008

Caden is here!

Caden Kenneth Stallings*6lbs 9ozs*Sunday, Sept. 21st
Josh's sister Racquel had her baby on Sunday! We are so excited to have a cousin on the Chase side that is so close in age to Savannah! He is so cute and Racquel did so good...I just realized I was too excited to get pictures of the 2 cousins that I forgot to get one of just Caden. I love his hair! We look forward to many playdates!

Sunday, September 21, 2008

2 months old...



I have been trying to catch Savannah smiling on camera for weeks now...today, on her 2 month birthday, she decided to be photogenic. Josh and I had so much fun getting her to smile for the camera! I think we have called her every nick name possible, but one that really sticks is "Savannah Smiles." When we tell people her name, even before she was born, many would refer to the movie "Savannah Smiles." From these pics you can see why this nick name suits her! She is so grown up...

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Savannah's Blessing

We blessed Savannah on August 31, 2008. It turned out to be a great day. I don't know why I stressed out about it so much! My family all flew in for the long weekend. We had a great time at the cabin and Savannah was finally able to meet her Grandpa Clark and all of her cousins, aunts and uncles!
Josh gave an amazing blessing and I am so grateful for all the support we had from our family. Savannah is so lucky to have so many people that love her.
Her cute dress was made by her Great, Great Grandma's best friend and her bonnet was netted by her Great Great Grandma in 1940. Me, my mom, my aunts, sister, cousin, niece, and now Savannah have all been blessed in this outfit!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Savannah's Birth Annoucement...


I am finally starting to send Savannah's announcement out thanks to my friend Holly and the Bitners. I love it! It is so crazy how much she has already changed since her 2 week pictures. I will post pics of her blessing soon!