A Post Long Overdu

I have wanted to write this post for a rather long time now, and am finally just sitting down with only that as my purpose. We have a little updating to do.

I am feeling overwhelmed with gratitude. Josh was offered a position in the misdemeanors department as an attorney at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association - Just 2 days before my birthday. What a gift right? It was actually quite amazing because we knew a position may be opening up at the time, but were under the impression that an attorney was going to be brought in and put in the felony department making it so that a misdemeanor attorney would not have the opportunity to move up and a spot would then not actually be vacant for Josh. Well, we struggled for almost 2 weeks with frustration from being passed up again by an attorney that had just a year or two on Josh. Well, what a surprise when my sweet husband called me on Tuesday afternoon to ask why I wasnt checking my texts, and then proceeded to tell me "I start full time on Monday" - Uh...what? Just like that. "I start full time on Monday" I then went on to ask if they were going to allow him to work full time as a clerk thinking, well...that's a good sign, and very nice of them. "No," he says, "They are putting me in the misdemeanors dept." ...
I wont go on to tell you the entire conversation, but I did tell him that I didnt think it was nice to play jokes on his very pregnant, emotional wife. That is simply wasnt funny. I was CONVINCED he was just messing with me, and when I finally realized that this LONG awaited moment was HERE... I cried. And cried and cried and cried. I could barely mutter a "congratulations sweetheart, I'm very proud of you" and I hung up.
I dont write this post to brag in any way about the opportunity Josh has now to finally work full time in the field he has studied so hard - I only write to express my gratitude to a higher power who has blessed our family with the means to allow us to move across the country so that Josh could study at GW. I am so grateful for Josh, who worked, and studied and studied and worked - well almost 2 months later he is enjoying the time he spends working with his many clients and the time he spends in the courtroom, and I am especially enjoying that he is able to practice law and do what he was wanted to do for over ten years!

We sold our little blue car. Because of the time I spend at school we are transferring Henry's car seat every day of the week and decided with us adding another car seat to the arrangement a slightly bigger car would be nice to have. We decided to place our little blue online for sale late friday night just to see what would happen, as I was convinced it would never sell. By midnight we had over 150 people look at it and by 11am the next day it was sold. We asked a little lower the what blue book said it was worth with the body damage but about 800 more then we would have taken for it. The buyer didnt haggle and seemed very happy with the car, and we were THRILLED to have it sell so quickly! So... two weeks later we are still in limbo between cars, but Josh's mom has been gracious enough to let us test drive Lynn's Ford Escape to see if we would like to purchase it from her. Well, it's slightly more expensive to drive, but anything would be after driving our tiny 2 door hyundai for 6 years so we are soon going to be the proud new owners of a much roomier car!

PREGNANCY UPDATE

This is my most recent prego pic. I am 37 weeks exactly in the picture and feel like I am overdue... but as I write this I am alomst 38 weeks and feel like I have so much to do before she gets here and am hoping for some nesting energy because I just feel tired. All THE TIME. I do feel blessed however to have had such an easy pregnancy. Yes, I have experienced all the regular symptoms, heartburn, charlie horses, exhaustion, round ligament pain, sciatic never pain...but nothing major.
I have gained 25 pounds with this chicklet thus far - (28 with Henry)
I don't feel like I have had many crazy cravings. I am grateful this little girl is a wiggly one. That some how seems to comfort me each day. I am still in school 4 nights a week from 5-10pm and have one friday afternoon class - It's a little much, and Im not entirely sure what I was thinking, but if I can get through this week and next, and 8 tests in the meantime I will have survived. Counting down the days!
I do have a C-section scheduled for baby girl for May 1st, as I am not progressing any - and while it's early my Dr really only feels comfortable letting me labor if I dilate quickly. No sense in laboring for 20+ hours only to have another C-section. I will let you know what happens in a couple weeks! Its a little crazy to think that it wont just be Henry and I here very soon, and then I wont be pregnant in just a couple weeks time. I do wish that I had more in me to make these last couple weeks with Henry really count, but thank goodness toddlers are very forgiving. He is still the sweetest boy, although much much more independent that I would prefer :)
Henry LOVES to read, and color more and more each day. We have found a story time at the local library that he enjoys each week, and starts on a little soccer team with his cousin this next week. Uniform and all! I have enrolled him in Pre-school for this coming fall with a teacher I think he will adore. It is CRAZY to think he will be starting kindergarten next year! Henry LOVES to ride his bike and we are sure the training wheels will come off by his birthday. He is practicing balancing on two wheels already. He is constantly coloring pictures for his buddies Finn, Alex, Gabriella, and Paige. I find them all over the house...Sorry we dont send them more often! :)

Anyway, life is going well for the Snow family and we are grateful for all our blessings.

February 10, 2013

It was 10 years ago today I met my sweet husband and started this crazy adventure with him. I wish now that I had really prepared something for him because he is the most wonderful Husband, Father, and friend. I am grateful to share this journey with him. Have I told you how Josh and I met? Here is a small recap if you don't already know.

February 10, 2003
I had a conflict with my high school class schedule and needed to change some of my classes. Seminary happened to be one of those classes. I was actually really excited because a good friend of mine had seminary the period I was transferring into and she thought there was room in her class if I just asked. I had every intention of doing so, but felt as I went in to ask to let them put me in a class that they felt I needed to be in. Well, they didnt put me in my friend's class. I walked into my class, where we were almost immediately asked to pair up for a game of scripture battleship. .... Awkward. I hate when you have to pair up. I didnt know anyone in the class and was left at the end just waiting for anyone else who might not have a partner. Well, CLEAR across the classroom and in the OPPOSITE corner sat Josh. We eyed each other and he walked over and we played our game of battleship. He cheated. He will tell you otherwise, but he did. Anyway, after that day we became almost instantly inseparable. He would hide my scriptures before class...or would I hide his? We emailed and enjoyed each other's company on the walk after seminary each day. I remember when he got his cool little sports car and showed m in the parking lot on the way back to school one day. We were becoming best friends. At the time we were each dating other people...and by dating, at least for me, I use the term loosely. How much can you really be dating just one person in high school? What qualified was that I was holding hands with another boy and that simply made him my boyfriend... ANYWAY the time we spent getting to know each other was SO much fun. In  a very short time Josh became my best friend and has been ever since.

I LOVE YOU, and I will be forever grateful I didnt ask to be in my friends seminary class.

Chair re-upholstery project

This is Josh's latest project. His mom gave him this chair about a week ago. It belonged to his dad who had also at one time re-upholstered it. Enjoy! I know I will!

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Latest Projects

I am a reaper of many rewards when it comes to Josh's talents. He loves to work and build things and I always seem to benefit. It doesn't end there. Josh enjoys and is talented with his camera and capturing really adorable pictures. Anyway, here are his latest projects....

Do you remember that really old white door Josh found at the DI? I really wanted to wait to show you until it became our bed, but thats probably going to be a while. This is the finished headboard though. Cool huh? Then, if you can, imagine the top thin bar lit up from behind. I didnt plug in the lights to show you, but just imagine... :) Our bedding is navy and white, an we have an assortment of blue(s) fabrics that I am going to make throw pillows out of... Until I can show the final room ya hafta use your imagination

This is the bench Josh made from scratch for the end of our bed. He cut the stencil out himself for that bird and painted it on... LOVE IT!

Okay.... Josh did NOT make this, BUT it was my Christmas present this year, and I have to share it. Josh got me this chair in one of the many little consignment shops around here. I love this because somewhere out there is someone that belongs to this chair. It has a story, and now we get to add to this little rocking chairs story. Henry picked out the pillow, and I will always remember that he picked it out because at the time his favorite color was green. (Right now it's blue... :))

Pregnancy Update AND Happy 2013!

Well, It's been a while since I've written. Too long. Anyway, I am here now to update you about the Snow family happenings. As of yesterday I am 23 weeks pregnant with our sweet little GIRL! Yes, we found out about 2 weeks ago we will be welcoming a sweet little girl into our family this spring. AND YES! I can now finally say I am having this little angel THIS year. I dont know why, but that makes it feel sooner. I feel really good. We are all recovering from colds and the 24 hour stomach flu, but other then that the only thing that seems to be bothering me regularly is my back and that really just started. This sweet girl is a MOVER! She is all over the place, which I love. Being pregnant puts you in a very vulnerable state, and all this moving she does is very reassuring. I started feeling bean kick regularly about 15 weeks. Josh was able to feel her wiggle from the outside at exactly 17 weeks. It was really rather sweet. Laying in bed and feeling her say "hi dad!" Henry talks about baby every day. He wants to share his toys, and blankets with her. He wants to help rock her and do diaper changes. He knows she's going to need a binkie sometimes, and is constantly kissing her. It really has been a sweet thing to watch as he loves her so much already. I hope he adjusts as well to her arrival as he has my being pregnant, although, I do understand they are very different.
Well, we welcomed in a new year yesterday! How did we celebrate? We slept. We have been fighting terrible sinus colds and 24 hour stomach bugs. I think we are all feeling well enough to have life resume as normal today. Normal means Josh starts work again, Henry seems to be feeling well enough and maybe, just maybe I can run some errands and plan a normal dinner tonight. School doesnt start again for another couple weeks so I will THOROUGHLY continue to enjoy my break. Anyway, it doesnt seem like much, but there's our update. Until there's something more to tell you....adios

Lynn's official obituary

Lynn H. Snow
1944 ~ 2012
On November 7, 2012, Lynn Hogan Snow was released from his battle with cancer, heart disease and diabetes. In 1990, after complications from heart bypass surgery, he was given only two hours to live. With the prayers and faith of family, many good friends and neighbors, and Lynn's strength and determination, he was able to stretch those 2 hours into 22 years. Lynn graduated from South High School and the University of Utah. He served honorably in the Central States Mission. He spent his career in the janitorial chemical business as a salesman and sales manager. He loved his family and was very proud of his children and their many accomplishments. Lynn is survived by his wife of 30 years, Linda; children, Kyle (Layla), Ryan (Shellie), Joshua (Christen), and Jessica (Cory); 4 grandchildren, and one on the way. At Lynn's request, no formal services will be held. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held November 17, 2012, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Snow Residence. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

In Loving Memory

Lynn Hogan Snow

June 25, 1944 - November 7, 2012

Just two days ago we lost a very dear member of our family. Josh's dad, Lynn passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by people who cared a great deal for him. Lynn spent a large amount of the last 22 years battling many difficult health conditions. The latest of which was lymphoma. He survived a heart attack at a very young age and several years later a heart transplant. 

Lynn was an incredible person, and I will be indebted to him forever. With his dear wife, Linda, He raised the man that would become my best friend, and spouse, and then would go on to become the father of my children. They raised smart, generous, and strong children. 

Lynn was able to see all of his children graduate college, most recently, Josh who graduated from Law School in Washington, DC just this last may. The trip was difficult but we could not have been more honored and grateful that he was able to make that journey. 

Lynn loved his family more then anything- He and Linda welcomed us into their home a second time to live and we have been blessed to spend Lynn's last days so nearby. He adored his grandchildren and they him. Henry enjoyed drawing pictures for Grandpa, as well as eating lunch with him, playing games with him, reading, or simply just watching TV with him. We have a lot of wonderful memories of this incredible man, and he will be greatly missed. We love you Lynn. 

Henry and I asked to sit with Lynn briefly, the morning of the 7th, before his nurse arrived. I am so grateful we did. We did not know that we would lose him just hours late.Lynn had been given something to help him sleep through the night and had not waken so while Grandpa slept Henry sang grandpa all the songs he knows. He told grandpa what it looked like outside his window, and showed grandpa his new flying car. As we finished our visit, Henry decided he wanted to leave his new car for grandpa to play with and left it on the bed with him. Just hours later we were told he was preparing to leave this world and enter the next. As we watched him take his last few breathes in this lifetime I found myself unprepared for this moment. How would we explain to my sweet 3 year old, who adored this man, that we would not see him again in this life when I was struggling so greatly with the idea myself? Oh the lessons we learn from our children. We explained to Henry that Grandpa was going to meet the new baby. He was going to tell him/her all about Henry and our family. We talked to him about how Grandpa hasn't seen his mom or dad, or siblings in a really long time and they were looking forward to seeing Grandpa soon. Henry was patient and it seemed he had a hard time understanding until Grandpa was gone. I took him back into the room that Grandpa was in just a few short hours earlier to show him that he was no longer there. That he went to live with Jesus, and that we would see him again someday when we went to Heaven. He seemed to begin to understand, and later that night as I was clearly upset with the days events He just hugged me. He told me "Mom, Heaven isn't far away. We are going to visit Grandpa when we go to Heaven. It's okay mom." I am so grateful for my sweet Henry. I am so grateful for Lynn and the example of a family man he was to me. Please keep his dear sweet wife, my mother in law in your prayers as she embarks on a new chapter of her life. Please keep my dear sweet husband in your prayers as he has lost his mentor, friend and father, and this family as we mourn the lose of a father, a husband, and a grandfather.

Lynn's official obituary will be posted in Sunday, November 11, 2012 newspaper as well as Friday, November 16, 2012