Jade

Time gone by......

2010-04-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

So much has happened since June that I have failed to blog about due to the fact I have not taken the time to sit down, slow down or really I guess didn't even think about sharing what was going on in my world.

Shawn and Jade

As most of you know, in a week I will be Mrs. Mayer!!! I am so excited to start my life with Shawn and can't wait to see what kind of journey lies ahead for us. It seems like just yesterday I met Shawn and before long we were inseperatable. We have so much in common that sometimes we say the exact same thing at the exact same time and then we just look at each other and laugh. I used to think that I would never find that person who would just "Get Me" or understand me and all that I have been through, but well I have found that man and so much more. I love Shawn more than I ever thought was possible to love someone. I love the way he looks at me and the way that without words he can make me feel like nothing in this world matters but me. Don't get me wrong we have our rough spots that is for sure but at the end of the day who doesn't?? Yeah that's what I thought we all have those times. I have learned that we have these times to pull us together and make us stronger as a couple......what is life or relationships without trials.....easy and life is not made to be easy! So here are some of our recent family/engagement pictures that I should have shared forever ago!!

Family Picture

Brooklyn, Jonny and Myself

Shawn and Me again

Well I just felt like sharing some of what has been going on in my world which is so crazy these days with wedding plans and everything else! I will be back blogging after the everything settles from the wedding! Take care

Wedding Bells......

2009-06-22T09:14:00.000-07:00

It is finally here and it is so right! I got engaged to the love of my life Shawn and we are going to be getting married on December 5, 2009! WOOHOO Yeah, I am a little excited....okay a lot excited but kinda stressed at the same time. Good thing I have my sister and mom to get things rolling with the wedding plans!

You know to be honest all these years I have ran from committment afraid to be hurt or have a failed marriage....but there is something so different about Shawn that I knew from the very beginning that he was the one and I would be with him forever! I love how well Shawn fits in with our family and how he continues to make me feel about myself! We couldn't have found better matches for each other which is kinda freaky and exciting all at the same time! I can't wait to be Mrs. Mayer!!!!

Trip to Galveston

2009-06-02T08:50:00.000-07:00

WOW.....I am so bad at this blogging thing and every time I have some to blog about my mind wonders elsewhere. Well for the last 9 months I have been dating a wonderful man that makes me so happy!! Shawn has 2 beautiful children in which I have the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time with when he has them and it is a blast! Well for Memorial Day weekend we took a rode trip with Brooklyn 5 and Jonny 2 to Galveston Island Texas with several of my close friends that I consider family. I want to share some of the cute pictures from our trip and give you the chance to see the man that makes my heart melt and treats me like a Queen.....I do have to say that we are the perfect match for each other and I could not have asked for a better man to grow with! With that said check out our fun weekend!

Waiting for a table at Cheddar's

Shawn and me heading to Kemah Boardwalk

Jonny and Brooklyn amazes by the Shark in the Aquarium Restaurant

Kylie, Brooklyn and Madison painting their shark rice crispy treat

Corey, Alex, Shawna, Stephanie, Sariah and Myself after dinner at the Aquarium

Brooklyn and I on the Ferris Wheel

Cutest Little Man.....Jonny

Princess Brooklyn

Shawn and I at dinner

Ride to the hotel from beach

Yep this is him.....the man that melted the ice from around my heart! I love this man!!

Congrats Shalene!!!!

2009-04-30T09:21:00.000-07:00

As you all know my sister, Shalene, is very very very talented and creative. Shalene has started her own vinyl lettering business which is so awesome. I have been able to assist Shalene in times of need and it is amazing the things that she comes up with, I on the other hand am creative....but not so much in the artistic manner that Shalene is. I am the musical child that is where my talent lies and I love it!!!

Back to Shalene, she is doing 5 days of giveaways on her blog at http://sjbowlby.blogspot.com/, go to her blog, check for the comment that she wants you to leave and you could be a winner! Also visit her website at www.adheringwords.com, if you are interested in seeing more of what Shalene has to offer!

CONGRATS SHALENE!!! I am so proud of you and I love you so much!

Christmas time is near......

2008-12-18T12:32:00.000-08:00

As Christmas approaches I find myself thinking about what this season means to me. I find myself wanting to be around the people that I love the most in this world.....MY FAMILY!! I can't even begin to tell you all how much my family means to me, extended family as well. I feel so blessed to have such an amazing family that has always been there for me no matter what. My sister believe it or not is Angel....many many times when my life has fallen apart she has been there to pick me back up, dust me off and send me on my way....thank you Shalene I love you! My Brother who no matter what was my best friend.....he was always there for me as a kid and has been an amazing example to me over the years. I recently was cleaning out a bin in my closet and came across a box that had all the letters Hal wrote me while he was on his mission. Let me tell you how I sat reading these amazing letters that filled my heart once again and reminded me how much my brother loves and cares for me....Thanks Bubba, I love you! My Mom who I can call no matter what and she is always there for me, even though sometimes I do not like what she has to say, 9 times out of 10 she is always right. How she is always right I will never know....I guess it is a mothers thing. My Mom is so giving, loving and makes me feel loved in many different ways. Thanks Mom....I love you for being such an amazing woman and a great example in my life. My Dad who has always been my hero, the sound of his voice calms me every fear, his gentle touch and embrace makes me feel so loved and his encouraging words of advice when he knows I am having a hard time touch me more then he will ever know. Thanks Daddy for being such a loving Father and Worthy Priesthood holder!
My Kennedy, such a beautiful spirit that has touched my soul since the day she was born. I love it when she gives me hugs and kisses, when I make her giggle and when we chase each other. Kennedy makes me realize that life has so much to offer and so much to be thankful for...Thanks Kennedy...Aunt Jade loves you. My Jordan, a gift that was sent here from Opa at the perfect time in my life. I say that Jordan is an angel that was sent here to get me through the tough times I was experience and to help me move on....she is such a special little spirit as well, every time she smiles at me my heart melts. When I am having a rough time I call and talk to my Boogie and it makes my day worth while. Thanks Jordan.....Aunt Jade loves you. I am so THANKFUL for my girls they are an so special to me. My Sister-in-law who loves my brother unconditionally and makes him happy every day. She gave our family the gift of Kennedy which we are all so very thankful for. Janine thanks for being such a wonderful mother and wife.....I love you. My Brother-in-law who help make Boogie, who is always willing to tell me how he truly feels no matter what and who wants so bad to see me happy. Thank you for making Shalene happy and being such a great Father....I love you! My Oma and Opa, who always showed us what true love was all about. For the example that they were to us and our parents with their love for the Gospel and their Family. We will forever love you both and thank you for being the Best Grandparents ever. And to all my other family members I love you all and I hope you all have a great Holiday Season with the ones you love the most. I am attaching some pics that no one has posted yet that I love. I hope you all enjoy as much as I do!!

In Memory of Herbert Elmer Jordan.......

2008-12-17T14:58:00.001-08:00

Ode to Herbert E. Jordan aka OPA

I could not get to sleep last night because you were on my mind.

You were always the brilliant one yet so loving and so kind.

It's hard to think that you are in heaven now and we can't see face to face.

You will always be known as a sweet husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother that we all loved and adored.

But the courts on high needed you more and they called you home.

God gave us a promise that we must believe, and if we only listen, it will help us when we grieve.

Our dear Lord loved us all so much He gave us the the knowledge that most people lack.

For God gave us his beloved son, so that we can all one day live together forever.
Families are Forever, need I say anymore?

He comforted me last night because I was crying,

For the one I missed and loved so dear,

He promised us he would comfort us and help calm our fears.

So think about this promise when you're feeling sad and blue.

Someday we will all meet again, we are told Families are Forever
"It's wonderful, isn't it?" And it's really so very true!!

We Miss you Opa, I love you!!
Merry Christmas

2008-08-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

"I want you to get swept away. I want you to levitate. I want you to sing with rapture and dance like a dervish.-Meet Joe Black"

We are all seeking that special person who is right for us...but if you've been through enough relationships, you begin to suspect there's no right person, just different flavors of wrong. Why is this? Because you, yourself, are wrong in some way, and seek out partners who are wrong in some complementary way. But it takes a lot of living to grow fully into your own wrongness. It isn't until you finally run up against your deepest demons - your unsolvable problems - the ones that make you who you truly are, that you are ready to find a lifelong mate. Only then do you finally know what you are looking for.You are looking for the wrong person. But not just any wrong person: The "right" wrong person," someone you lovingly gaze upon and think, "This is the problem I want to have."

"Just because you're lost doesn't mean that your compass is broken."

My greatest opportunity for improvement? Trusting my compass. Remembering that intelligence is only as good as what you do with it. Not second guessing the Guide, and trusting His voice.

I am so PROUD!!!!

2008-07-02T06:11:00.000-07:00

Well I know that I have been slacking on the blog thing so I am going to try to do it everyday solid for the next month, to see if I can do this!! I love reading other people's blogs but I just do not know that I have a ton to say everyday. We had our quarterly activity last friday for work.....it was a blast. We went to Alley Cat's in Arlington....were we all competed in bowling, putt-putt and laser tag.....I won the first round of bowling and lost the second but man I was so sore the next day (I must be getting old)!!! I do have to say that I tore it up in the Laser Tag.....I placed 1st out of 11 players, everyone was laughing at me cause I was the only person who was not afraid to shoot the Partners.....needless to say you all know me and that I am crazy, so my main focus was the Partners! It was a good workout and great fun. I was telling my Dad that on the way to Arlington one of the Partners rode with me.....I was so nervous. He started asking me questions about being LDS and our beliefs, we talked the whole way there about the difference between me being LDS and him being Jewish. I learned a lot that I did not know before. But what still stands out in my mind is the fact that he said you know Jade when I found out you were Mormon, I knew that we made the right decision in hiring you!!! WOW what a compliment.....he then said I have never met someone of the mormon faith that was honest in their doings and loyal!!! I was so proud at that point and I know now that I too must be a good example so that his impression does not change! I love the gospel so much and I am thankful to parents who loved me enough to teach me the truth and to never give up on me....no matter what!

Tagged.....

2008-06-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

1. ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Not that I am aware of!
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? A few days ago…..
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Sometimes
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey
5. DO YOU HAVE ANY KIDS? Nope…..I sure wish I did!!
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I am the life of the party so without a doubt!!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? What is that…..NEVER!!
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes, they should have taken them out years ago!
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I have already bungeed…..as a matter of fact I did it in my prom dress…..I love that feeling of being almost totally free!!!! We only live once…..
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Shredded Wheat’s and Smart Start
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Sometimes
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? After everything I have been through and I am still standing….I would have to say yes.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Anything chocolate.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Teeth and Eyes
15. RED OR PINK? Pink ….lots and lots of PINK!!!!
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My fat stomach
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My OPA…I love him and miss him so much! I miss Hal, Janine and My Princess Kennedy more then they know!!!!
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO POST THIS? Well duh?
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? White heels
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Turkey Wrap
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Schuyler Fisk
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? I would also have to say all the colors….
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Jordan…..and the smell in the men’s department stores
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Shalene
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON THAT TAGGED YOU? I love her to death!!!!
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football, Baseball and Hockey…..all of which I prefer Live!!!
27. HAIR COLOR? Brown/Blonde/Carmel
28. EYE COLOR? Hazel
29. DO YOU WERE CONTACTS? Yep I am blind without them
30. FAVORITE FOOD? Mom’s home cooking….roast and potatoes
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings....
32. LAST MOVIE WATCHED? Prince & Me
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Navy/White
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Winter
35. HUGS or KISSES? Lots of both….I love affection
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Brownies
37. MOST LIKELY TO POST? Don’t know….
38. LEAST LIKELY TO POST? Don’t know….
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING RIGHT NOW? None I am not a reader
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Nothing it is plain black here at work!
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Nothing I do not have cable
42. FAVORITE SOUND? Any sound that my Princesses Kennedy and Jordan make!!!
43. ROLLING STONES OR THE BEATLES? Neither
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Canada
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I sing…….
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Denver, Colorado
47. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? Scotland, I want to see where my mom comes from. Or to heaven to see OPA. Or Utah to love on Kennedy!!!!

I Tag Ian and Analee......Have fun!!

Missing Mom

2008-05-29T06:30:00.000-07:00

I miss my phone ringing off the wall everyday....My Mom went to Scotland to visit her family, she will have been gone for 5 weeks on Tuesday. That is a very long time for her to be away from us. I realized how even though sometimes I get frustrated that she calls me all the time to check on me, I really miss her calling. My phone hardly rings when Mom is not around and man I hate it! I miss her so much!! As a matter of fact Shalene and I just said this weekend that we couldn't wait for her to come home. I know that she is having a good time in Scotland visiting family and friends. I got an email from her yesterday, My Aunt May and Mom had just returned from Ireland where they visited my Uncle Tom on his mission! I would love to be able to go to Scotland and Ireland one day, if I ever have the money! I would love to learn all about where my Mom is from and meet relatives that I have yet to meet. I hear that it is beautiful there, Dad just came back from Scotland and he cried showing us pictures of Scotland cause he said it is just amazing. I would also love to got to Ireland to see where my Dad served his mission, we have heard so many funny stories that came from there. So on Tuesday I look forward to my phone ringing again except this time I will not take the calls for granted anymore.....I love you Mom!

The real deal...

2008-05-27T09:59:00.000-07:00

I realized this morning on the way to work that I love my job.....it kinda reminds me of working at TCE which was the best job ever! But this is the real deal...I have my very own office, business cards and I am on the company website! I guess what I am trying to say is that I am so thankful to God for all of the blessings that he has given me over the past year. I do not know who I would be or where I would be without my testimony of the Gospel, my loving family and an amazing Savior! Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom so that we wake up and realize what mistakes we are making, so we can make the changes necessary in order to endure to the end.

I went to dinner with my Dad last night and as I was sitting across the table from him I realized just how lucky I am....Daddy I love you more then words can say!!! My dad has always been and will always be my HERO! When things were not going so well in my life he was always there words of encouragement and love....he never gave up on me and that means the world to me. As a matter of fact, when I was on the way to my interview for my current job he called and left me a message that I had to save for after the interview due to the instant tears. I was so excited to get out and listen to the remainder of the message.....WOW he knows how to make me feel so special and loved! I can't imagine life without this man!!!

My Daddy and Me

My Birthday...

2008-05-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

Here is to the BIG "27"

Stephanie, Me and Amy

Mike, Me, Jordan and Shalene

So I have been bad lately about keeping up with blogging, just like I am about keeping a journal. Well I just turned 27 this month and let me tell you how it seems like just yesterday that I turned 16 and got my driver lisence. Where does the time go?? I have learned that we get older, start working and never have much time to do what we enjoy doing....man how that stinks! So my sister and friends planned a suprise party for me the saturday after my birthday, in which we spent the night a Dave & Busters.....we ate some good food and played games until we had conquered all the games...okay and we were broke! HAHA I hope that 27 is a better year for me cause I feel I deserve it!

I just started a new job on May 5th, I am now working for an Insurance Brokerage and I LOVE IT! I could not have asked for a better job and the people are great.....one thing I can say is that I am so glad to be done with Assurant, it was not a good place for me! So here is to being 27....so far I have moved into a new Loft, started a new job and I am single!

You see who i am, but you don't know who i was.....you see what I have, but you don't know what i lost!!!!

2008-04-25T16:53:00.000-07:00

This morning when I woke up I was thinking about all that I have been through in the past 5 years and man it hasn't been pretty. I have gone through some major trials and searched for so long to find myself. I used to wonder if I would ever be happy again or if I would ever find the girl that was lost inside of me. I do not want to bore you with the details of my misery but I wanted to say thank you so much to my Sister for always being there to cry with, talk to or even those silent phone calls.....you know I will be the first to say that we didn't always get along, which had a lot to do with me (Shalene this will probably be the only time you hear me admit this and I know you are eating this up). But something happened over the last few years, I grew up and realized that all this time I pushed away the ones that I loved the most hoping that I wouldn't hurt them.....when in all reality I hurt them the most. No matter how hateful and rude I was Shalene without a doubt was always there for me and I can't thank her enough. My lifeline was Shalene no matter how many miles where in between us, that didn't stop her from being my comfort. I have had some major losses which I hope I never have to go through again.....I can say that for the first time in 5 years I can look myself in the mirror and be proud of who I am now. What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger......I must be the strongest women in the world if that is true. So Shalene, please know how much I love you and I am thankful to you for the example you have always been to me in my life. I can only hope that one day soon I will be able to obtain all the blessings that I witnessed in your amazing journey! I love you Sis!!!

Quote of the day:

In our eager efforts to improve, sometimes the most basic ingredient for real improvement is neglected: a deep and meaningful realization of our divine connection- our relationship with God.—Lloyd D. Newell, Divine Connection

Our Weekend Together

2008-04-21T10:57:00.001-07:00

What a weekend....we had Kennedy, Hal and Janine in from Utah and as always it was a blast! My how the little ones grow up so fast! It is always nice to have them here or be around them at all....but it really sucks when it comes time to say good-bye. We went to Subway today, Mom and Dad were taking the little family straight to the airport from there....so you can all imagine the scene in the parking lot. As a matter of fact Hal said "Maybe we should move away from the front door, so that people do not think we had a bad lunch!" Needless to say it is never fun to say Good-bye......

The greatest blessing.....

2008-04-20T19:26:00.000-07:00

is my family! I haven't always been the best daughter, sister or person for that matter. Like most people I have lived a hard life which I have no one to blame for except myself. I can truly say that over the last year I discovered who I really am and what brings joy into my life. Every morning I call my sister Shalene, to make sure that my niece Jordan knows how much I love her.....it is so crazy but my nieces Kennedy and Jordan are the LOVES OF MY LIFE!!!! I thank God for blessing our family with two healthy, beautiful little girls that light up my life in ways they can't even begin to understand yet. Whenever I am having a bad day, I will get in my car and drive to Ft. Worth, which is an hour away, just to see Jordan!! I never knew I could love someone so much!! So on Friday, my Brother Hal, Sister-in-law Janine and my niece Kennedy, flew in from Utah. It is amazing how fast Kennedy has grown....last time I saw her in November she was still a baby and not even walking yet, boy has that changed. Kennedy is walking, talking and giving Kisses....I hate that I have to be so far away from my girl cause I miss so much of her growing up. The one thing I can say is that nothing and no one is getting in the way of my being with my family for Eternity.....My family is my life and without them I am nothing!!! I hope that everyone of my family members knows how much I love them and I am sorry for the person I used to be....I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!!