paintballing

We took a group of friends Paintballing at an indoor arena in SLC. It was painfully fun. I was so proud of all the wives for hanging in there even afer the sting of being shot. Dave and I have moved into an amazing ward full of so many fun and adventurous young couples. We are excited for all the fun things we've been planning to do together and have really enjoyed all the fun things we have had a chance to do with them allready. Life just wouldn't be as fun without any friends. 

Our Afternoon at the BYU Pond

The family of turtles.

Sarah thought if she waited long enough the ducks would start to like her and let her pet them. 

But.....they still quacked at her! 

Our day at the pond we decided to get our hearts pumping and make it to the top of the BYU stairs.

Sam would wear this shirt everyday if I let him. He really is the best big brother, always looking out for them and teaching them all the fun facts he has stored in his mind!

Mary's favorite spot to wait for Sam and Sarah to get out of school. She jumps out and says boo everyday and then rolls on the grass laughing...thinking she has scared them good every time.

Mary and her best friend Cowie tree climbing. They have a special relationship those two. Cowie has a magic power...if you hug him tight enough he will send his hug to mom and she can feel her hugs!

We made it to the top finally...."and now we have healthy heart" -Mary'.

The duck pond was lots of fun. We read books to eachother, fed the ducks, played with bubbles and had relay races around the grass. 

These kids ROCK my socks!

Festival Of Colors

2009

Dave and I went to the festival of colors in Spanish Fork, Utah. There were thousands of BYU students there and a few followers of Hari Krishna. The story I heard over the crowd was that this man would cover his followers in many colors so they looked all the same and then he would wipe them clean. They had a rock band and ethnic dancers and made a huge fire...Then on the count of three everyone threw their colored flour into the air, like thousands of poofs at once. And when the flour settled everyone was covered in multiple colors. Dave and I stayed up on the temple terrace so we stayed clean. Afterwards we walked around the temple grounds and pet all the fun animals they have. We will definately be going next year.

Us looking down from the temple terrace

This is the only photo my computer let me upload so hopefully I will most more later.

Nanny Diaries

Right now I nanny for a wonderful family of three, ages 4, 7 and 9. They are great kids. Smart, funny and very creative. I have realized lately how much they REALLY learn from me and mirror my actions. I am constantly thinking of how to better teach them manors and how to be responsible and self reliant and to always always have some fun project for them. Being a nanny isn't like a regular 9-5 job....I find myself thinking about them and their problems and how to have a great next day way after I've left their home.

Lately at night there had been lots of tears because they miss mom or dad (they are divorced) It's hard for them and for me....I hate seeing their little tears. That's why I invented the HUG-O-METER. They tell me on a scale of 1-10 how big of a hug they need before they go to bed to help cheer them up and then we either give baby hugs or squeeze eachother till it hurts....(they feel better after and are all smiles) of course we have long talks some nights too. I just sit and listen to them about things that make them sad and help to let them know it's okay to feel that way but look at how much we have to be greatful for. Every morning this week we've done sometihng extra special to help cheer them up before school. Monday morning we made waffles, Tuesday morning we frosted our sugar cookies from family home evening the night before, Today we played telephone, which might not sound that special but with these kids it can be the funnest game ever. They think of the craziest things to say and just sit and laugh for a long time after it goes around and comes out butchered. (usually due to little miss 4 year old ). I can't wait for summer to come, I have so many fun trips planned and lots of outdoors activities to play. Their favorite being t.v. tag and cruising in their power wheels....Our spring ambition is to make a garden. Each child has picked out what they would like to plant and they are in charge of the planting and watering and weed pulling.....we are pretty excited!! April 1st is our day to plant! I'm thinking about planting a small fruit tree. I think that would be so fun for them to go pick their own fruit and have some shade while they work in the garden. I wish I could take them to California and have them walk through the orchars filling their baskets with their fruit. It's one of my favorite things to do back home in the summer! Maybe I will find some out here in Utah Anyhoo.....I love being a nanny! Life is good! ANy tips or fun ideas are always welcome!

Bromancin'

My Dad and Garrett ( my little brother ) came to Utah to see Kamryn, my new neice. This was only the second time Dave has ever met my dad and so the boys went shooting to do the bonding. I went along to take some pictures. It was so funny to see them all turn into little boys while they competed to see who was the best shooter. I hit a clay pigeon with a shotgun on my first try and was proud of myself! After shooting for a few hours we went and got lunch at Chadder's and took a quick nap before going snowboarding at brighton. It was Garrett's first time boarding and all though he did great for his first time he spent most of the night face first in the snow. I had so much fun with all my family and was so greatful we could all go do something fun like that together. As time passes I realize what awsome sisters and brothers I have. I just wish our oldest sister Janae lived closer so we could see her family more! So that night we were all exhausted from such a long day but it was so worth it!

Married Life is Bliss

I'M LUCKY TO BE IN LOVE WITH MY BEST FRIEND!!!

Dave and I have been married for only 6 months but they are hands down the best 6 months of my life! We have so much fun just giggling at the little things in life. Dave has become an even more amazing cook and I have become an even more amazing dish washer. :)We have both gained a ton of weight so our next endevour is workin it off. We are working on our summer bods! The sun just started to peak it's little face out in Provo and it's so refreshing after months of snowy and icy days. It amazes me how much you can know someone before you marry them but learn just as much after you get married. Knowing we are married for time and all eternity is such a comfort. Currently Dave is workin' his tush off at BYU so he can graduate next December. He works in a research lab on campus as well. I'm just working full time as a family assistant/Nanny lol. It's been an amazing expirience. I do just about anything you could think of for this wonderful family of three and I enjoy every minute of it. I'm working of getting going at UVU to earn my business mngmt degree. Dave and I have been volunteering for Habitat for Humanity building houses on the weekends for people in need and it has been soooooo much fun! We are looking into volunteering at the pet shelter a few times a month as well because we love animals but aren't allowed to have any in our apartment. We dream to get a little shitzu one day and name it T.J. for twitchell Jr. (the name of Dave's childhood dog who just past away). I'm just so completely happy. I'm so thankful to have an amazing husband and a wonderful marriage filled with so much happiness!!!!


p.s. having so many adorable neices and nephews to come makes me want one of my own!!! Imagine alittle davy+meggy baby.....what a big head they will have yikes! ANyhoo I'm am going to start being a lot better about keeping this updated with our lives so stay tuned.....


Snowbird

Kamryn Marie Schoepke

our newest niece.

Born January 18, 2009

6:55 a.m.

8 pounds 1 ounce

21 inches

We couldn't be more proud of her and her loving Parents who brought her into this world.

She is AMAZING

and

BEAUTIFUL

and we can't wait to see how she grows and get to know her!

XoXo, Uncle Dave and Aunt

 Megan

p.s. We swear to be the best aunt and uncle EVER to you!!

Speeding through life with the wind in our hair

Every summer kids get new toys....so in honor of tradition Dave and I got our first toy of the season....

This little baby gets 80-100 mpg and it came just in time for the skyrocketing gas prices. Dave and I take it for rides up to the temple or through the valley by our house. It's just a blast and perfect for dates for two. PLus it gives me another excuse to squeeze dave :) You can't see in the picture but there is an eagle on the front of the bike with red eyes that light up...so Dave named our bike "Eagle Eyes". He's just dang cute on it too!

3 months down....less than 3 to go

Things are going great in engaged life! Dave and I went to Sundance and took our engagment pictures last Thurday. They are gonna be cute cute cute! We'll both be out in St.Luois for his family reunion by next Wednesday after I finish my finals. I'm amazed at how much my love grows for him each day we're together. He gives me more and more reason to love and respect him. I'm excited to get to our wedding day allready and to start our life together. Thanks for everyone's support and love through this. We love you all!!!

WE'RE ENGAGED

Dave popped the BIG question on March 15th, 2008. He had three letters each that he had written over the last 4 years that we have known eachother but never given me. The first was from one night on his mission when we was thinking of me and how I was "the One", The second from a month after he had been home and we were blissfully happy dating again, the third he wrote right after he had called both my parents to ask for their blessing. I was in shock when I read that letter and allready in tears from the sweet words Dave had written to me...at the end he wrote "will you marry me, love Dave. P.S. Say yes now." When I looked up he had got on one knee and was holding out the box with the beautiful three stone ring he picked out all on his own.