I don't know why but I have been amazingly happy the past few weeks and I am loving it. Life has been good. Nothing has really changed in our lives. We are still working eveyday. Garon is working extra through the summer to cover missed hours during school. We are looking forward to the upcoming semester.
My cousin Monica brought little Daniel Tucson Hindmarsh into the world Thursday 25 June 2009 and we are so excited for their family. You can see pictures and details on her blog, hindmarsfamily.blogspot.com
We are preparing a trip to the south in July for TJ's wedding.
All in all, life is good and no room for complaints. I am learning to look at the cup half full and I love it! It kind of stinks that it took me 23 years to figure it out but bettr sooner than never.
If you are reading this I hope you have a marvelous day and enjoy the sunshine.
P.s. If I am missing letters and stuff my keys aren't all hitting on the keyboard,it is tempermental...
Friday, June 26, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
My Wife is the Bestest!!
I want every one to know that I, Garon Tidwell, married the best woman in the whole wide world. My lovely bride tried to get up before I did but that didn't happen this morning. So I was ordered to stay in the bedroom. She had a surprise waiting for me and she didn't want me to ruin it.
Laura made me a wonderful breakfast and served it to me while I was still in bed. Hootnannie pancakes!! Some people call them German pancakes, but the name is not as important as the taste. She called my sister, Jacee, to make sure she had the recipe correct. It was a wonderful breakfast that gave me so many childhood memories to think about this morning.
Now, on to the gifts!! My wife went way beyond the little trinkets. She bought me a radio doc for my iPhone. It has a bright display, a remote, dual alarms, and sounds crystal clear! I have been looking at them but never thought she would get me one. I love her so so much! She also got me lots of sunflower seeds and sunscreen. Both of which come in really really handy while I'm at work.
I regret that I don't get on here more than I do. I am so grateful to have found the love of my life. She is the best person. She goes above and beyond to make me feel like the only person in the world. I absolutely love my moments with her when time stands still, and I get to be with her in our perfect little house, all alone in this world like no one else exists.
I LOVE LAURA!!!!!!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Biggest Slacker EVER!!
It is official! I am the biggest slacker there is in the blogging industry. Truthfully, I haven't been doing a whole lot lately but haven't seemed to have the free time to do anything extra.
May 16th we celebrated my nieces birthday (pictures are coming, just haven't had time to clear off the camera)
May 20th we made a little trip to TX for Memorial Day weekend and had such a wonderful time. We got in about 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, stayed with my aunt in Lumberton. Drove around Beaumont and did stuff Thursday day, had lunch with a great friend and that evening drove down to Groves to be with Garon's family. Friday we were in Groves just spending time then that night we went and saw the amazing musical "The Scarlet Pimpernel" Jill Hayes did a fantastic job directing. The cast and performance was beyond words.
May 28th we had Dad's birthday
Today, June 2, is the anniversary of my parents. Happy Anniversary to them! :)
June 4th is the anniversary Garon's parents. Happy Anniversary to the also!
And now for the big one!!!.....You ready?
Sunday, June 7, 2009 marks the 1 year for Garon and I. We are pretty excited and cannot believe how fast time has flown by us. We have been through so much the past year but we wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I am so happy, so blessed, so amazed that we have each other.
BIG NEWS: WICKED is coming to TULSA!!! I am so excited. Garon and I are trying to find anyway possible to pay for this extravaganza. I have wanted to see Wicked for a really long time and now it is here. We have pretty much narrowed it down to the fact we will have to go on a weekday show because the good seats in the Saturday shows are ALL sold out but I found a few weekdays where they are still good. This hopefully will all fall into place to help make July a bit exciting.
Then, July 25th, T.J. (Garon's brother) is getting married so we will be headed down to TX that weekend to enjoy the festivities.
Aug. 1st my cousin Rachel is getting married, yes, in the heat of the summer and I believe it is going to be outside. Will have to find a light summery dress for that one.
Then in Sept. I am hoping to go down to TX for Labor Day weekend to help my cousin out with her kiddos and the new no name baby boy that will be coming in just a few short weeks. We are really excited about this one!
Well, now you have my update. If I forget to blog again, you will have a little bit of an idea what is going on in my life.
Reading other blogs gives me a desire to get in a better blog routine. I love reading about the adventures others go through. Thank you all for blogging and reading, if you read.
Ta-ta-for-now...next we will post some pictures! :)
May 16th we celebrated my nieces birthday (pictures are coming, just haven't had time to clear off the camera)
May 20th we made a little trip to TX for Memorial Day weekend and had such a wonderful time. We got in about 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, stayed with my aunt in Lumberton. Drove around Beaumont and did stuff Thursday day, had lunch with a great friend and that evening drove down to Groves to be with Garon's family. Friday we were in Groves just spending time then that night we went and saw the amazing musical "The Scarlet Pimpernel" Jill Hayes did a fantastic job directing. The cast and performance was beyond words.
May 28th we had Dad's birthday
Today, June 2, is the anniversary of my parents. Happy Anniversary to them! :)
June 4th is the anniversary Garon's parents. Happy Anniversary to the also!
And now for the big one!!!.....You ready?
Sunday, June 7, 2009 marks the 1 year for Garon and I. We are pretty excited and cannot believe how fast time has flown by us. We have been through so much the past year but we wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I am so happy, so blessed, so amazed that we have each other.
BIG NEWS: WICKED is coming to TULSA!!! I am so excited. Garon and I are trying to find anyway possible to pay for this extravaganza. I have wanted to see Wicked for a really long time and now it is here. We have pretty much narrowed it down to the fact we will have to go on a weekday show because the good seats in the Saturday shows are ALL sold out but I found a few weekdays where they are still good. This hopefully will all fall into place to help make July a bit exciting.
Then, July 25th, T.J. (Garon's brother) is getting married so we will be headed down to TX that weekend to enjoy the festivities.
Aug. 1st my cousin Rachel is getting married, yes, in the heat of the summer and I believe it is going to be outside. Will have to find a light summery dress for that one.
Then in Sept. I am hoping to go down to TX for Labor Day weekend to help my cousin out with her kiddos and the new no name baby boy that will be coming in just a few short weeks. We are really excited about this one!
Well, now you have my update. If I forget to blog again, you will have a little bit of an idea what is going on in my life.
Reading other blogs gives me a desire to get in a better blog routine. I love reading about the adventures others go through. Thank you all for blogging and reading, if you read.
Ta-ta-for-now...next we will post some pictures! :)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter
Well, it has been a very busy weekend but I wanted to take just a moment to post a little something because I feel the urge to do so. Easter is such a wonderful time of year and the older I am becoming the more special and dear I hold it to my heart. Not only it this a time for families to spend time together and enjoy friends. I enjoy this holiday because it is a bit more personal. This is a holiday that affects each person in an individual way.
This life is amazing and we are all so blessed to be able to participate in daily miracles. As I have gone through the Easter Sunday I have had many reflections and thoughts go through my mind. It is so hard for me to comprehend what all my Savior has done not only for my sake but for every single person. The agony and torment the Savior felt days before the crucifixion and then the loneliness as he tread the path burdened with the cross and then the wonderful blessing of Eternal Life because on the day, Easter Day, the Savior rose again. He lives, He knows us, He loves us, He understands our needs, and no matter how difficult or rocky our path may seem we will always have the comfort of our Savior by our side.
We had an Easter Contata at church this evening, "I Stand All Amazed" written by Sally DeFord and it is so moving and inspiring and I would like to take a moment to share the words of a commonly known hymn in which she added a fourth verse:
I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Confused at the grace that so fully He proffers me.
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified,
That for me, a sinner, He suffered, He bled and died.
Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me.
I marvel that He would descend from His throne divine,
To rescue a soul so rebellious and proud as mine.
That He should extend His great love unto such as I,
Sufficient to own, to redeem, and to justify.
Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me.
I think of His hands, pierced and bleeding to pay the debt,
Such mercy, such love and devotion, can I forget?
No, no, I will praise and adore at the mercy seat,
Until at the glorified throne I kneel at His feet.
Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me.
I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Secure in the promise of life in his victory.
So ransomed from death I will live to my Savior's praise,
And sing of his goodness and mercy through endless days.
Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me.
Oh it is wonderful. wonderful to me.
This hymn has always had a great impression on my heart but for some reason I have felt impressed to share with those of you who read my blog. This life is a wonderful thing and the atonement of my Savior is absolutely indescribable. I am so thankful for the knowledge I have, for knowing that I will be with my family forever and one day be able to meet my Savior face to face.
I hope you all have had a wonderful Easter Holiday as you take time to draw near to your Savior. I love you all! :)
This life is amazing and we are all so blessed to be able to participate in daily miracles. As I have gone through the Easter Sunday I have had many reflections and thoughts go through my mind. It is so hard for me to comprehend what all my Savior has done not only for my sake but for every single person. The agony and torment the Savior felt days before the crucifixion and then the loneliness as he tread the path burdened with the cross and then the wonderful blessing of Eternal Life because on the day, Easter Day, the Savior rose again. He lives, He knows us, He loves us, He understands our needs, and no matter how difficult or rocky our path may seem we will always have the comfort of our Savior by our side.
We had an Easter Contata at church this evening, "I Stand All Amazed" written by Sally DeFord and it is so moving and inspiring and I would like to take a moment to share the words of a commonly known hymn in which she added a fourth verse:
I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Confused at the grace that so fully He proffers me.
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified,
That for me, a sinner, He suffered, He bled and died.
Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me.
I marvel that He would descend from His throne divine,
To rescue a soul so rebellious and proud as mine.
That He should extend His great love unto such as I,
Sufficient to own, to redeem, and to justify.
Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me.
I think of His hands, pierced and bleeding to pay the debt,
Such mercy, such love and devotion, can I forget?
No, no, I will praise and adore at the mercy seat,
Until at the glorified throne I kneel at His feet.
Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me.
I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Secure in the promise of life in his victory.
So ransomed from death I will live to my Savior's praise,
And sing of his goodness and mercy through endless days.
Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me.
Oh it is wonderful. wonderful to me.
This hymn has always had a great impression on my heart but for some reason I have felt impressed to share with those of you who read my blog. This life is a wonderful thing and the atonement of my Savior is absolutely indescribable. I am so thankful for the knowledge I have, for knowing that I will be with my family forever and one day be able to meet my Savior face to face.
I hope you all have had a wonderful Easter Holiday as you take time to draw near to your Savior. I love you all! :)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
I love CRAZY weather!!!
It has been a really LONG time since I have had a really good thunder storm and here it is! There is nothing like hearing the thunder roll, the patter of rain and being inside my home able to watch it all. I am a little concerned though because Garon is actually in class at the moment but I am trying to convince him to come home before it gets too bad but you know how those classes go...I have been watching the news and in Downtown Fort Smith they have a light sprinkle and are beginning to watch the sunset and at my house about 10 min. from where the news anchor was it is pitch black and pouring down rain with high winds. This has been the perfect topper for my day. There has been 3220 strikes of lightening in the past 20 minutes and they are starting to slow down.
Well, I just thought I would share my weather excitement since I had some time. Hope you enjoyed my Crazy Weather Update!
Well, I just thought I would share my weather excitement since I had some time. Hope you enjoyed my Crazy Weather Update!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
My Wife Rocks!!
So my lovely wife Laura gave me access to the blog and now I get to post my very first blog! I just want to take a minute to brag that my wife is the best in the world! In one week, she put up with me being stressed out about midterm tests, she moved our stuff from a garage across town and then unloaded everything, set up our house and made it a home, and THEN, to it all of, she through together a wonder birthday party for me with friends and family at the home!
We had approximately 13 people, including ourselves, over at the house yesterday. It was supposed to be a surprise dinner for my birthday, but it was a little hard to keep a secret when Laura is cracking the whip at me to put together pantry units and computer desks to get the house unpack in time for company. Laura worked all day and all night to get the house ready. She had all the boxes unpacked and almost all the pictures hung by the time company started arriving. We really cut everything close to the wire. I didn't even buy a propane tank for the grill until around 5:40 and the party started at 6!
It was wonderful and I want everyone in the world to know that my wife, Laura the Great, is the best woman in the world!!!!
We had approximately 13 people, including ourselves, over at the house yesterday. It was supposed to be a surprise dinner for my birthday, but it was a little hard to keep a secret when Laura is cracking the whip at me to put together pantry units and computer desks to get the house unpack in time for company. Laura worked all day and all night to get the house ready. She had all the boxes unpacked and almost all the pictures hung by the time company started arriving. We really cut everything close to the wire. I didn't even buy a propane tank for the grill until around 5:40 and the party started at 6!
It was wonderful and I want everyone in the world to know that my wife, Laura the Great, is the best woman in the world!!!!
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