2 weeks before Valentine's Day, John had a week or two off from work, so we decided to take a trip to Vegas. Before that, I also planned to visit my parents the week of the 22nd for my dad's 50th birthday. Anyways, before even planning any of these trips, I was a little hesitant to go because I was trying to live according to our budget. I knew that going would interfere with our budget especially since we made a goal to save up for a house. I think a couple days before or a week before going, I went and did a temple session. After attending an endowment session, I had the impression that we needed to go and visit our parents. I was caught up in money and things in this world, that I didn't think about the time we get to spend with our parents. Life is short and at this time as they're getting older, I want to try to spend as much time with them as possible especially since we live quite a distance. I know that our goal is important, but it's something that is never ending. Money will come and go. Payment on a house will most likely be there most of your lifetime, but the time spent with loved ones on this earth and making memories is much more important. Everytime I have a hard time making decisions on something, when it's necessary, I say to myself...'if the Lord came today, would any of those things matter?' 'if I died today, will I be taking any of those things with me?'...Then I knew, saving for just this time can pass so we can go visit our parents. If I died today or my loved one died today, all we'll have is that memory to cherish. And I want Tina to spend more time with her grandparents especially since I never knew or met mine.
We had a great time in Vegas, minus the car accident I got into trying to visit the only temple in Vegas. It left my car totalled. As I was approaching my exit, I looked down at my phone to make sure I was making the right exit, and merging at the same time. As soon as I looked up, it was already too late. I had hit a Ford pick-up truck that had stopped, while going 65 mph. My luck, there were only four vehicles that had stopped in that lane I was merging into, idk for what reason, and as soon as I hit then they started moving. Lame! My airbags didn't go off, but my lipgloss was all over the steering wheel. I was suprised I was ok. I just remember feeling like crap. Haha. Can't describe it any other way, but that. Anyways, the old man I had crashed into was LDS from St. George. I believe he was some coach for a sports team and they were making their way to their tourment. So we called the highway patrol to take note of what happened and after it all, the old man man said, 'It's great that you were trying to go to the temple. My wife and I try to go often too. I'm glad you're okay and everything will be alright'. I'm glad it wasn't any other way and some other person. I'm sure if it was someone from Vegas, I wouldn't hear the end of it. Right after I crashed, I was afraid to call my husband and tell him what happened. Before I left, we got into a little arguement about me going. He wanted for all of us to go to his family brunch, but I reminded him that since he went out last night to the casino, all I wanted to do was go to the temple and check it out. It being the only temple in Vegas. He was upset, I kissed him and said I love you and left. After the accident and later that day, he approached me and apologized for acting the way he did before I left to the temple. He began to cry and said, 'If anything would've happened to you, I don't know what I'd do.' Since then he promised to always leave me with a kiss and I love you no matter what. I think this accident was a great lesson for the both of us. Maybe if he would've had a desire to come with me, I wouldn't get in a car accident. Maybe I should've listened to my husband, and I wouldn't have gotten into the accident. In the end, we were both taught a lesson and blessed that I'm still here with my family. I know that if anything would've happened to me that day, I know that I was trying to do something good. Haha.
After Vegas, John flew back to Utah for work and Tina and I went to California. We were suppose to fly back with daddy, but he suggested we fly from Vegas since it would be cheaper. I didn't want to be away from him for 2 weeks especially it being Valentine's day, but I didn't say anything and it was booked. Of course, he called crying saying he missed us, but I didn't say a word. Lol. Totally knew that would be the outcome. For Valentine's day, I had Pizza, chocolate covered strawberries w/ballons sent to him while staying at his aunt Fika's house. I went out for a pedicure with my mom and aunt :) While in Cali, my mom wanted to celebrate Tina's 1st birthday with my dad's 50th birthday since they wouldn't make it down to Utah for it. Didn't do anything big, but spend time with each other and all my dad wanted was to spend time with his grand kids. Cali visit was fun, but I was looking forward to return home to my love.
Tina turned 1 March, 4th. We didn't do anything big. Just went out to classic skating and didn't invite anyone because we didn't have the budget to pay for everyone. But Tina's aunt whom she's named after wanted to join us and I couldn't decline especially she being my daughter's namesake. Well, we had a blast and Tina enjoyed herself. John and I also took pictures of her smashing into her birthday cake. I wanted to do some outside, but she was a little under the weather that day.
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| I made her little outfit, banner and headband :) |
Baby girl has been walking before she turned 11 months. She's learned so much that it's hard to keep track of. She's now saying hun, babe, and thank you. She is such a little character and makes everyone around her smile and laugh. I'm so honored, grateful, and blessed to be your mother baby girl and I love you so much!
