The Myers Clan

Introducing Wyatt Eugene!!

2011-11-09T17:28:00.009-07:00

I cannot believe our baby boy is FINALLY here!
After 40 weeks & 4 days he made his appearance to the world.

Wyatt's Birth Story

I went to my doctor appt on Halloween quite annoyed
that I was 3 days past my due date.
I know first time moms usually go into labor past their due date,
but my doctor had seemed sure he'd come before since
I had the bicornuate uterus.
When I got to my appt I noticed my doctor,
Dr Allen, was on call that day.
I knew I was going to ask him to be induced.
We were ready to meet our lil guy
and I was QUITE ready to be un-pregnant as well.
Dr Allen checked me and said since I was dilated to 3cm he was ok with inducing me if
that was what I wanted. He immediately called the hospital
and asked if they were busy.
They weren't and said for me to eat a light lunch,
and head to the hospital.
All of a sudden it was happening..
and I kinda got a little freaked out.
I let Will know he needed to head home from work
because we were gonna have our baby!

We got to Timpanogos Hospital around 1:30pm.
They got all my info and I was hooked up with my IVs, etc.
I was started on pitocin around 2:45pm
and the waiting began.
At 4:30pm I felt a little wet and told my nurse I thought my
water may have broke.
She said she'd check the next time she did a cervix check
and left the room.
5 minutes later I felt/heard a pop
and since I was pretty damn sure I wasn't peeing myself
I knew my water had broke on its own.
I called the nurse back and sure enough I was right!
The nurse told me that I would start feeling the contractions now
since the barrier was now gone.
After that contractions came but nothing painful.
The evening came and I was dilating pretty slowly.
We watched Monday Night Football
and chatted with Dr Allen when he came to check for an update.
By 9pm the contractions were starting to bug,
but still nothing I couldn't handle.
I was trying for a natural birth but since I was on pitocin
I was stuck in the bed since they have to monitor the baby the whole time.
That made working through contractions a lot harder.
By 10pm I asked my nurse for some Fentanyl
in my IV. It didn't take the contractions away
but did take the edge off and it helped.
I got another dose right before midnight
and tried to sleep.

By 3am I was tired and in pain.
So once my nurse came to check on me I asked for
my epidural.

OH MY GOSH....EPIDURALS ARE AMAZING!!
Within 90 seconds my legs were numb
and I felt NOTHING!
The nurse said the epidural would help my body relax
and would make dilating the last 3cm faster.
I was in bliss and I just went to sleep.
The nurses woke me up around 6:30
and said I was at a 10.
and Dr Allen would be there soon to begin the pushing process.

I started pushing right before 7am.
My epidural was slowly wearing off which made pushing a little easier
since I could kinda feel my body.
I pushed for 2 hours and Dr Allen saw how tired I was, I almost had no energy left.
He suggested using forceps to help get him out.
His head was right there but not wanting to go the little extra we needed.
I told the Dr to do whatever he needed to get him out!!!
I got a little bit more of my epidural
and then at
9:02am
on
11.1.11
Wyatt Eugene Myers
made his appearance to the world!

We have been blessed with a beautiful baby boy
who we love without end.
It was a long wait
but our sweet baby finally arrived.

ps I know this post is WAY over due.
I started it on 11.9.11 and just finished it.
First time motherhood has kept me busy!

Hello Due Date...Where is My BABY?!

2011-10-28T18:51:00.002-06:00

Today is
October 28th.2011
& Wyatt Eugene
is still not HERE...

So I made a video to record
The Myers Baby Journey...
that is HOPEFULLY almost over..
(im)Patiently awaiting Wyatt Eugene...

8 days.

2011-10-20T11:21:00.002-06:00

My due date is 8 days away!
So crazy.
It feels like this moment has come so fast,
yet now is CRAWLING.
Typically pregnant lady comment I know.
I am so impatient because I want Wyatt to be here already..
I want to see his face and hold him, and kiss him.
I want to meet my son, the little guy who has been
rolling around inside me for so long now.

I am also SICK of being pregnant.
I am ready to have my body back
and to be mobile.
I'm ready to wear normal clothes again
and to just feel like myself again.
My aunt told me you feel like that so when the end comes
you're ready to go through the ordeal of labor.
I will say I am not scared of labor.
I thought I would be
and
maybe I'm in denial about it, but I haven't really thought about it too much.
I know it's going to hurt..but I'm not scared of the pain.
Pain is to be expected.
I have a really high pain tolerance
and I know Will is going to be a good coach for me.

Speaking of the dad-to-be..
Will has been amazing this whole pregnancy.
It has been a very easy and smooth 9 months,
and he kept me in good spirits the whole time.
He kept me laughing and smiling the whole time,
and I'm very grateful for him.

We got to spend a lot of time together on little adventures we had this year.
I never really blogged anything about our summer.
We did a couple road trips to Vegas
in May and June to see his mom.
The road trips were SO much fun just because we got
to hang out for hours and talk about our life,
and just laugh.
We also went to Wyoming for the 4th of July
to see his uncle and aunt.
We also went on a few camping trips with friends,
the last one being over Labor Day weekend.
Wyatt went camping a total of 4 times before
he was born.

As D-Day gets closer (hopefully any time now) we are getting
a little nervous just because we have NO IDEA
what to expect.
We are both excited for this little guy to add to our family
and are looking forward to this awesome next step in our life.

Well here's to the countdown
of Wyatt...
and we hope to meet him SOON!

He's Almost Here...!!

2011-10-06T12:24:00.005-06:00

36 weeks

Ok so it's been a quick minute since I last blogged...I know I've been terrible.

Today I am: 36 weeks and 6 days pregnant.
37 weeks tomorrow..HOLLA!

Thursday, September 29th was my last day of work. It was bittersweet. I've worked since I was 16 and had been at ACS for over 3 years so NOT working is kinda new to me. This week was my first week of not working and I will admit being 9 months pregnant and just getting to have my own schedule has been nice. Now when I say that let's remember 9 months pregnant so I really haven't done much except lounge with my big belly and try to do some baby things I have not done in the last 9 months.

I have most of my hospital bag packed, including Wyatt's things to bring him home. I washed all his clothes and most blankets. Mostly I just want him to be here already. It's been 9 months and the end is SOOOO close. I just wanna hold him in my arms instead of feeling him jab and kick me from the inside.

I have had a couple friends have their baby and can I just say BABY ENVY! I want mine NOW. ahaha. I had my baby showers which were awesome and Wyatt got a lot of cute stuff.
Being a first time mom this baby stuff is all very unknown to me. Of course I'm excited for him, but I know there's a lot of hard work heading my way real quick as well. I kept telling my cousin Shara that I was excited to sleep on my stomach again..her response?
"Sleep is the key word, and you won't get much of it for awhile."

Oh man. I like to think I've actually done quite well considering it's my first pregnancy. No real morning sickness, no bad mood swings, no emotional break downs (although I do tear up for songs, commercials, etc sometimes), and no control freak outs. I impressed myself with my ability to just go with the flow this whole time, because stressing doesn't help and it won't change things. I hope to continue this thought process once Wyatt comes because I've learned that when you expect things to be a certain way they never end up that way. So I am just going with it...

I am ready to be un-pregnant. I am ready to have my body back, to be able to sleep on my stomach, to wear normal clothes again, and to not have a little human rolling around inside me. I am SO excited to meet my baby boy and welcome him to the world. I am SO excited to finally be a mama to my own child and to have Will become a dad.
It will be weird becoming a trio with this lil person to what's been a duo for so long. But we are excited to start our family. The biggest debate: What color HAIR will he have?!
Will and his dad still believe blonde towhead all the way.
I and most people believe my dark genes will dominate, but I hope he has Will's blue eyes. We shall find out pretty soon!!!!

Pregnancy Highlights:
How far Along: 36 w 6 d
Size of baby: Size of a watermelon
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I don't want to say...but enough!
Maternity clothes: Have not bought any in quite awhile,
making my clothes work till he gets here
Gender: It's a Boy!
Movement: He just rolls around, jabbing and punching when he feels like it.
Sleep: Going ok...
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach
Cravings: Sweets...I always need a little chocolate every day.
Symptoms: Body aches of getting close to the end!
Best Moment this Week: Just enjoying the feeling of my lil guy rolling around in
his squishy waterbed....cause he won't be in there much longer!

30 Weeks...10 to go..

2011-08-20T15:42:00.003-06:00

Yesterday marked 30 weeks! I cannot believe how fast this pregnancy has gone.

I stole this from my awesome friend Brit, who is bound to have her baby boy anytime now!

Sleep:

Besides having to wake up a few times a night to trek to the bathroom,

I'm still doing ok sleeping...Unisom is my lifesaver.

Best Moment of the Week:

Will feeling an awesome kick to my stomach..Wyatt doesn't seem to move

around whenever Will tries to feel him...lil stinker.

Movement:

He has definite sleep/wake cycles.

I feel him quite often...the hands and feet in my ribs are a trip.

Labor Signs:

Only Braxton Hicks right now.

Belly Button:

It's starting to get flat and stretched out, but still an innie.

What I miss:

Sleeping on my stomach, being able to sit comfortable, being able to move like normal period.

What I'm looking forward to:

Being able to put his room together, my baby showers, and not being pregnant anymore.

:-)

i love crafting..and my lil baby.

2011-06-18T16:08:00.005-06:00

I've had to wait until we found out boy or girl
do be able to do this craft project..
and since we found out a few weeks ago
I was super excited for Crafter's Corner
this month! I just did this today!

Another exciting thing is I've been
feeling Wyatt more...he's getting stronger!
At first it felt so weird...like a fish
swimming around and I wouldn't know for sure...
but I suspected it was him.
Every once in awhile he gives a good kick or punch.
It still seems so unreal that I'm talking about my own baby sometimes,
I've thought about this time in my life for so long..I'm such a girl.

But seriously wondered how I would act, feel, look, etc..
and now to be experiencing it...it's unexplainable.
I am VERY excited to be a mom, to have a baby of my own to love...
but terrified at the same time.
A baby is a big deal..life changing.
It's been just Will and I for 6 years..
and now we're explanding...seems so old and adult-ish. haha.

I'm happy. We're both happy about this little boy
we're being blessed with...
and I cannot wait to meet him!

uh..HAPPY BURFDAY WILL!!

2011-06-05T21:17:00.000-06:00

Will turned 25 today!!

Happy Birthday to my

AWESOME

HUSBAND!

We are growing up...haha.

Will and his dad Jeff

Loverboy and I

The Evans family came over with some more

of our friends for a birthday BBQ last night.

I am horrible and only took a couple pictures.

And these are bump pics from today...

shadow..oh yeah!

Looks like Snips & Snails....!!!

2011-06-02T20:47:00.000-06:00

Yes...Will and I are happy

and SO excited to announce

we will be having a BOY this October!

Officially Announcing

Wyatt Eugene Myers!!

The ultrasound was so crazy...

actually seeing him move and his

little hands by his face.

AHH...I'm still twitter-patted over it!

My due date was changed to

October 28th.

These are 18 weeks and 5 days

bump.

Where will the rest of him go?!

This was today after the ultrasound

waiting for the doctor.

Will wouldn't take a picture with me..

but he is SOOO STOKED he is

having a BOY!

We both actually felt like it would be Wyatt

instead of Audrey.

I even had a dream about 2 months ago that

we went to our ultrasound and it was a boy.

Snips & Snails? or Sugar & Spice?

2011-06-01T20:04:00.005-06:00

Today I am 19 weeks and 2 days.

There are 20 weeks and 4 days remaining

aka 144 days left.

Pregnancy is an experience.

For me it hasn't been TOO crazy in some ways.

Morning sickness wasn't much of a problem..

and I think even Will has said mood swings

haven't been much of a problem.

The preggo belly I am still getting use to,

it's weird looking down and seeing it.

And I know its just going to get bigger.

I do feel uncomfortable a lot.

My stomach feels "weird"..don't know how to explain that,

but it does. haha.

My back gets sore and achy,

and I LOVE sleeping...when I get comfortable.

I have a few friends pregnant this year along with me....

Brooke and Amber are due in July.

Britney is due early September.

Celia is due beginning of October.

And they're ALL having BOYS !

Which brings me to

TOMORROW!!

We have our Anatomy scan!

I am excited and nervous.

So excited to see our little munchkin...

but nervous simply because I want

him or her

to have developed healthy!!

We are all together buzzin' with excitment!!

Will says boy. I say boy as well.

But I am happy for either!!

Watch for our happy news!!

uh. i know.

2011-05-22T16:10:00.006-06:00

It's been a quick minute since I last blogged.

I've been terrible but at least I have an excuse...

PREGNANCY...wow...really does wear you down!

Here's our first ultrasound.
Baby's heartbeat was 143.
Estimated Due Date : October 31st, 2011

Lil Jellybean!

Baby Bump from April...mostly bloat. bahaha.
Heartbeat for baby this month was 163 bpm.

My OB appointment on May 5th I heard the
heartbeat again...a wonderful 157 bpm
AND
we find out
GIRL
or
BOY
on JUNE 2nd!!!!

Baby Bump 17 weeks 4 days.

I'm short and have NO torso...
where this bump is going shall be an
adventure itself!

I feel pretty lucky this far...
I didn't have morning sickness too bad.
My moods are fairly stable, except when I'm hungry...LOOK OUT.

However I'll admit to being "shell shocked" still.
I haven't felt the baby, I don't think, yet.
So my belly is getting bigger but the fact there's a baby..
MY BABY..
growing inside is still intense.

Will keeps looking at me and saying, "hey...we're having a baby.."
I know Will...weird.
I'm scared for sure. We may not be teens, we're married
and have a solid relationship.
We'll be 25 next month and are debt free, so it's not like we can't handle this.
But our first child...
so much responsibility.
I hope I'll be a good mom...cause I want to be the best I can.
Give our child the love and attention is deserves.
I know all the emotions are normal but they're still something to think about.

I mostly CANNOT WAIT for my lil munchkin to be here.
I love him or her already so much.
I am going to try to be better about blogging...for reals.

I bought this perfect onesie..
Will's child has to wear something like this.

To end this I will say I'm pretty stoked for
June 2nd...
I don't care if it's a Boy or a Girl...
But I do think it's a Boy.
:-)

Expecting....Baby Myers October 2011!!

2011-03-06T23:41:00.000-07:00

Took the tests 2.18.11

When I saw the 2 pink lines....

well..it took me a minute to believe!

Many emotions...but

Will and I are both SO EXCITED!!

Guess this means we really are adults (haha).

This is my pregnancy journal I made to record the

expected UPS and DOWNS of my first pregnancy...

We already had names picked out:

*Weston Eugene (Will)

*Audrey Mae (Tacy)

*Hunter Douglas (Tacy)

*Kimber Annabelle (Will)

We each got to pick a boy and girl name.

If it's a boy

we will go with Will's name

and

if it's a girl with mine.

Ultrasound on March 15th...

hopefully will get a better estimated due date.

Until then just plan on October 2011

to meet the 1st Baby Myers!!!

Christmas 2010

2011-01-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

I know..

...a little late..

but better late than never!

its been a moment...

2010-11-01T18:40:00.002-06:00

It's been awhile.
the last 2 months have flown by...
and suddenly it is SO cold outside!
(and even a little snow)

I've been having a moment.
A little out of control...
and a bump on the head.

However this is not the time for that story.
I will save that for another day.
Just wanted you to know we aren't dead...haha.

A day in the Country is worth a month in town...

2010-08-29T15:55:00.000-06:00

Happiness is a Journey, Not a Destination

2010-07-31T21:07:00.001-06:00

July 19th ~ Mr & Mrs Horton

Jed & Amber finally got married!
They had a ten year plan
and stuck to it.
SO HAPPY FOR THEM!

4th of July BBQ

Will made home-made bread...sooo good.

Some of Will's favorite toys...the Kimber and the AR-15

Tinfoil dinners one night...

gorgeous evening.

My super HOT

LoverBoy!!

And my newest haircut!

.:.Prove You Exist.:.

2010-07-31T20:13:00.000-06:00

My first from scratch craft project. I am so proud of myself!

Crafter's Corner in AF...you can buy whatever bare wood, metal, etc.

Then for $5 you can use their craft room that is

full of scrapbook paper, paints, glitter, ribbons....

anything in there to create your own ideas!

We do a monthly ACS craft day there,

super fun!

(Front)

I love letting my creativity go...

I love making these decorated tin boxes.

It's so much fun & I cam spend hours

creating them.

They're also great gifts.

I made one for my cousin Katie

as a wedding gift,

and others for birthdays.

I also do journals, notebooks...

even did a score book for my grandparents

Christmas present since we are

always playing cards & what not.

It's a great personalized present!

(Back)

This is one I made for

Will & I...(duh).

(Will's side)

(My side)

(Top)

(Inside)

I tend to make a lot

for myself too (hehe).

This is my journal entry

celebrating our 1 year anniversary.

As you can see I decorate pretty much everything.

I love creating my own things.

Its a great way to de-stress...

Every Love Story is Beautiful...But Ours is My Favorite...

2010-07-10T20:30:00.015-06:00

Despite the ups and downs,

through thick & thin...

We made it...

Happy 1 Year Babe...

Get ME out of HERE!

2010-05-28T00:10:00.000-06:00

We're OFF to

SAN DIEGO!!

Peace Out!

the bad news is that Time Flies...but the GOOD news is you're now the Pilot.

2010-05-02T19:42:00.000-06:00

First off can I just say that I wish

SUMMER

WOULD COME ALREADY!!

Why does Utah have to have such tempramental

weather. In 4 days alone we had

Rainy

then

Sunny

then

Snowy

then

Windy

GAH!!

I just want the sun & some shine.

PLEASE!

As for us Myers we're starting our final month at our apartment.

I'm not looking forward to packing

as you all know my disgust for it,

but I am looking forward to cleaning the place.

Is that weird?

One of my favorite things to buy is new cleaning products.

Ok...that does make me weird.

We will be moving in with Will's dad for a few months

while we are in the process of finding/buying a house.

My sister-in-law has also moved back into the house since

she does with school till fall.

Lets just say this shall be quite an interesting experience.

SAN DIEGO is in 26 days!!

Pretty stoked for that. In all the years the Shepherd families have been going there

(over a 40 year time span at least!)

its been an adventure with where we stay.

In the very beginning when

Shara, Johnny, Katie, and I went we were the only grandkids

so everyone smooshed into condo # 101

with my grandparents.

Their condo had a master room/bath & then one other bedroom that

has a full size bed & then bunkbeds.

Kitchen, dining room & living room as well,

with the couch being a pull out bed too.

Not a ton of room, but it worked.

As the years have gone by

with more and more children born

families began having to rent more then one condo

with 2 families in each.

I've always slept in 101 with my grandparents

on their bedroom floor, Katie usually sleeping next to me.

This year is a first for us.

Shara is married + 2 kids.

Katie is married.

I am married.

There is NO room for us to try & fit into any other condos

with our families....since there are tons of kids in those as well.

The 3 of us are having/forced to rent our own condo!!

The $$ we have to spend blows

but it will be nice actually having our own place to ourselves

and not having to fight for a place to sleep.

I guess it means we really have grown up.

Being an adult is over-rated sometimes.

But #508 is quite nice

and I look forward to staying in it!

The bathroom & bedroom we'll be sharing

with Katie & Mikey.

I am just ready for some

FUN IN THE SUN!!!

That's kinda all for now.

OH but if you are a crafter in Utah County

check this place out!!

http://crafterscornermetal.blogspot.com/

Yesterday was the grand opening

& I am now IN LOVE

with this store.

First camping trip on 2010

2010-04-03T20:45:00.000-06:00

Will has been itching to go camping for at least a month now

and last weekend we finally went out west

with his dad.

That night was pretty cold

but the 3 of us squeezed into our little tent

and with the help of extra blankets,

slept great!

Will and his dad are quite seasoned campers,

I however, am not.

Except for girls camp

I never really camped anywhere without at LEAST

a port-a-potty.

Which are disgusting

but work.

The Myers are not those kind of campers.

They go into the middle of NOWHERE

to set up camp.

To say the least it is something I am still getting use to,

but don't want to.

But this trip was very fun and relaxing.

Will had custom ordered a new gun

15 months ago and just recently

was able to pick it up.

The bottom one is his new one.

Looks like a plastic toy gun.

Anyways my main goal of the trip was to

actually HIT a clay pigeon with the shoot gun.

I got

1 out of 3

and called it a day.

Those 3 shoots alone gave me a nice bruise

and made my arms sore the next day.

I spent the rest of the day reading, enjoying the sun

while the guys did their thing.

Will is quite amazing at shooting.

He always hits the clay pigeons,

even when we throw out 2 or 3 at a time.

But then again he has grown up shooting

and always was award excellent at the shooting range

when he was in the Marine Corps.

Out west. WAY out west.

I also got to wear my cowboy hat.

I know this trip will be one of many

this year.

Here are some pics off Will's iPhone

that I found....

From last fall when Will

sliced his hand at work.

From our Montana trip

in November.

My first time in a ground blind.

(Camoflage tent thing for hunting)

Roses Will brought home for me

a few weeks ago

for no reason.

And lastly some fun doodling

I did while bored at AF court.

(I wasn't there for me, but as a court attendent for my job).

With the Good comes the Bad.

2010-03-20T21:17:00.000-06:00

A Smile is a Curve that sets everything right.

It's been awhile since our blog has been updated

and my awesome excuse is that

we still have no internet @ our apartment

with the exception of Will's iPhone.

An update for Will isn't anything too exciting.

He's still working his butt off pretty much 7 days a week.

Last week alone he worked 68 hours.

I am VERY grateful to have a husband

who is a very hardworker and has great work ethic.

I credit the Marine Corps and simply how he was raised.

The boy knows how to get dirty and work.

As for myself I am still at Alliance Clinical Services

and loving it. That job never gets old.

And every day is different.

BUT

I finally made an appointment with my Orthopedic Doctor

to get some updated x-rays of my back

to see if the curves in my Scoliosis has changed in 5 years.

Amazingly enough....IT HADN'T!!

Which is very great news.......

unfortunately with it came not so great news...

When the doctor was testing my reflexes he detected

that I have quite overreactive nerves

and became worried about my Tethered Spinal Cord.

He scheduled me for a MRI, CT scan, and a L Spine scan

for later in the week, along with an appointment

with a Neurologist.

I became a little curious as to why the doctor was so concerned about my spinal cord.

So I did a little research....

Hyperreflexia is defined as overactive or overresponsive reflexes. Examples of this can include twitching or spastic tendencies, which are indicative of upper motor neuron disease as well as the lessening or loss of control ordinarily exerted by higher brain centers of lower neural pathways (disinhibition).

This for me explained the crazy twitches I always get

throughout my body at the most random times.

The Tethered Spinal Cord research kinda blew me away though...

Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder (occurring in 0.05 to 0.25 of 1000 births) caused by tissue attachments that limit the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column. These attachments cause an abnormal stretching of the spinal cord. This stretching interferes with the function of the nerves in the spinal cord and can cause problems with sensation, movement, and control of body functions.
In this variation, the filum terminale (which joins the spinal cord to the backbone) thickens or hardens and causes downward pressure on the spinal cord. This can actually cause scoliosis as well as most of the other symptoms of the more typical tethered cord.

In adults, onset of symptoms typically include severe pain (in the lower back and radiating into the legs, groin, and perineum), bilateral muscle weakness, and bladder and/or bowel incontinence. Neurological symptoms can include a mixed picture of upper and lower motor neuron findings, such as amyotrophy, hyperreflexia, and pathologic plantar response, occurring in the same limb. Profound sensory changes, such as loss of pain, temperature, and proprioceptive sensations, are common. Last, progressive symptoms of a neuropathic bladder are noted on over 70 percent of adult patients, versus only 20 to 30 percent of children. These symptoms include urinary frequency and urgency, feeling of incomplete voiding, poor voluntary control, and urge and stress incontinence. Chronic recurrent infections are common and occasionally lead to nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), renal failure, or renal transplantation. Female patients also give a history of ineffective labor and postpartum rectal prolapse, presumably due to an atonic pelvic floor.

Uhhhhh.....yeah.
Now out of those symptoms I have the lower back pain
(actually my entire back aches ),
my hands and feet are constantly cold,
and the tips of my fingers always feel numb,
random spasms and twitches.
I also get sharp shooting pains in my arms and legs,
quite overreactive nerves,
and sorry if TMI
but I do feel like I gotta pee all the time.
My appointment with the Neurologist is on
April 8th.
I'm anxious to find out whats really going on.

And on top of that I'm pretty sure I has some
serious Carpal Tunnel in both wrists.
My hand always get numb
and
"the pins and needles" feeling
wakes me up multiple times at night.
When its at its worse my wrists begin to ache
and a mixture of sharp & dull pains
work their way up to my elbows, and higher.
Then they just ache to hold anything.
For example it'll hurt you hold a book, my cell phone to talk...
It's a pain quite honestly.

Anywoo....
that's what is going on with the Myers.
Sorry for the lack of updates.
What we have to look forward to is:
San Diego the end of May!!
Going out west to shoot some guns
and go camping.
And just life in general.

There's always the bad things in life.
But I just can't help
but Smile.....

Life is Good.

Create.

2010-03-02T13:40:00.000-07:00

Just some fun stuff I've been doing.

I love creating.

Whoa...Time Flies...2010

2010-02-07T20:31:00.000-07:00

First post of 2010!

My bad.

So I haven't update since November

and its weird because of how OBSESSED I use to be.

But ever since we moved to Draper

we haven't had a computer & have lived off the internet

on Will's iPhone.

I'm going to a quick run through.

November:

So nothing too new happened.

The Mazda got fixed (YAY)

and Will was still working at his job doing getting all the

electric wiring done for a new ebay data center.

December:

We are kinda scrooges & put up NO christmas decorations.

Whatsoever.

No tree. Nothing.

Will figures we have no kids yet.

And no one was going to see our apartment anyways

and it'd be pointless.

(which ended up being true).

We have both had a hard time with this holiday for quite awhile.

Neither of us like the pressure or presents,

or christmas shopping.

People have told us it'll be better once we have kids

and we look forward for that experience.

However christmas was fun,

and we enjoyed getting to see family.

Of course I also took NO pictures which is strange for me,

a picture addict.

January:

I rang in the New Year alone.

Will of course had to work

and since his hours have been

5:30pm to 4am

for quite some time,

obviously we don't get to hang out at nights.

It has been hard with work hours

but we've managed.

We're still in Draper and I promise to post pics of our apartment soon.

February:

Ahhh Valentines Day is coming.

Another holiday.

2010 is going very fast is seems.

Will is almost done with this job

and maybe we'll get normal hours again.

I'm still at ACS

and since I work evenings there right now its helped with us getting to spend time together.

luckily today was Super Bowl Sunday

and we've been at Will's dads watching the game.

So heres a quick, kinda lame blog update.

Will is standing next to me telling me to hurry

so we can go home....

welp love ya all.

And i promise to do better this year!!

Love Will & Tacy

Oops!

2009-11-26T13:19:00.002-07:00

Spoils of Tacy's first car accident.
(Not my fault either!!)
Driving on Alpine/Highland Hwy during a snow storm
and hit a slick spot.
I did a 180 from my lane and ended up in the median lane.
And the stupid car behind me hit the same spot and slid into me!
No worries!
I am ok....

Where did the Days go?!

2009-11-20T21:43:00.010-07:00

Holy Cow...
it's almost Thanksgiving...
2009 is nearly gone.
weird.

I need to play catch up since I've been slacking on the posts.
Here we go...it's gonna be a looong one.

Oh ya...that's right!
I probably have never mentioned that my sister-in-law
Cat has been involved in martial arts
for a few years now.
She started off with karate
and fell in love.
Cat has been training for the last 2 years
as a MMA fighter.
*Mixed Martial Arts for anyone who doesn't know what that means.
If you've ever watched UFC...that's it.
She has pretty much been training with guys because
there are really not many female fighters in Utah.

Anywoo her very first fight was a few weeks ago on
October 24th in Wendover.

So Will & I headed up EARLY Saturday morning
after he got off work - so 5am.
The only thing Will asked was to make sure the Mazda had gas.
It had a half tank & Wendover isn't too far so I thought we were good.
WRONG!
About an hours or so into the trip Will notices the gas light is about to come on,
and we passed the last gas station about 20 minutes back.
This resulted in some arguing & raised voices.
We were tired and even I knew if we did run out of gas
we were going to be chillin on the side of the road for awhile.
I tried to be positive and told Will that we needed to have a good attitude,
and hopefully we'd make it to the gas station.
His response....
"My ATTITUDE is NOT going to CHANGE HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE TANK!"
Ok then.
After what seemed the longest 25 minutes of my life
& a lot of silent praying
we made it to the gas station right outside Wendover!!
We got to the hotel and crashed till late afternoon,
and then met up with Cat at the buffet!!

Nice Cornrows right?
She got it done Thursday so her hair would keep out of her face during the fight.
And I gotta said it made her look pretty intimidating.
The fight started @ 8pm
so we along with my Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, and a few of Cats friends hung out
to save our seats.
The only crappy part was the fights were outside
and it was freezing.

*My Father-in-law Jeff & Cat an hour before the fight.
*And us freezing our butts off waiting for it to begin.

So instead of getting pictures of the fight
I handled the video camera, so no pics were taken.
It was a GREAT fight and Cat impressed the heck outta me!
Everyone was yelling and cheering.
They went all 3 rounds too.
Unfortunately she didn't win...
which honestly was not called right because
Cat beat the CRAP out of her opponent.
I am not being biased either.
When they announced the other girl the winner
everyone started booing!
And many drunk people stopped her in the casino
to tell her she should have won.

You can't really tell but she ended up with a cut on her nose.
The left side of her check was bruised and a little swollen
but that was it.
Cat informed us that the girl she fought was pretty banged up
and her eyes were almost swollen shut
because of the hits to the face Cat gave her during the 3rd round.
Like I said....Cat should have won.
*Her hair after the Cornrows came out.

Anyways it was a great experience for her
and now she can continue on with fighting.
She loves it...
Now personally I could not
do what she does.

Amen!

Now onto our Montana trip!!
It was my very first time in Montana period.
November 1st-6th.
Will's Grandpa Jerry & Step-Grandma Betty
live in the little town of
Glasgow!

Which is about a 12 hr drive.
We left Sunday night around 8pm
and Will pretty much drove the entire time except the last 3 hours.
Because of work his time clock is screwed up anyways.
The ride up was pretty easy
beside the herds of Elk we saw.
Will & his dad were freaking out and kept waking me up,
telling me to look!!
I'll admit there was a ton of them just crossing the road
and hanging out in the fields on the side.
I was still kind of sick so I ended up taking some Nyquil
and passed out about 3am.
We arrived in town Monday morning at 9:30am.
Gpa Jerry was heading in to knee replacement surgery that morning
so we got to the house
said hello to Betty since Jerry was already in surgery
and fell asleep till late afternoon.

They live on a whole bunch of land
and since Will is a hunter
he spent the first two days in his ground blind
with his bow waiting for a BIG buck!
It was my first experience with anything hunting...
The rules?
1: BE QUIET!

I have A.D.D.
and so after I finished my book
I got kinda bored.
I had the camera so of course I started taking pictures!

*Will trying to hid from the camera...tsk tsk...

And once Will told me I was making too much noise
I turned my ipod on...
and began my show!

Needless to say on the second day
after I got my series of giggles & coughing going on
Will kicked me out of the blind
for not being QUIET enough............
oops.
I think he realized that I really am not a country girl or hunter.
But I sure can dress like one!!!

The rest of the week was great to met some of Will's family
I hadn't yet met.
We saw Couples Retreat & Zombieland.
Tried a few of the towns classic little restaurants...

But the best part of the trip was getting to spend time together.
With his work hours being so crazy we rarely
get any quality time to just hang out.

We tell each other
"I like you"
a lot.
More than we say
I love you.
Because we know that we love each other.
But actually liking someone for who they are can be difficult sometimes.
For us it means more.
I think every couple have their own ways of expressing their love...
that is ours.

We got home late Friday night
and got up early to move on Saturday.
I've already expressed how much I hate moving.

But its done.
We are in our new home
and back to our every day lives.
And with Thanksgiving being just around the corner
I want to say that I am thankful
for Will & marriage because:

And boy did we find each other!!

Busy Busy Busy!

2009-11-01T00:52:00.003-06:00

Ok. So I'm writing this post @ 1am
and we're heading to Montana
to visit Will's grandparents in a few hours.
I have never been there yet in the four years of
Will & I, although I've been invited many times.
I am excited cause I've never been to Montana
And a week to spend with Will
with NO work or anything!
YAY!

However we get back to Utah on Friday the 6th
and
MOVE SATURDAY the 7th.
Yup.
So I've been packing all afternoon and night
because we have to have everything packed up before we leave to Montana.
And packed our suitcase for the trip as well.
Will had to work today and won't be home till 2:30am.
So I hate packing because I get distracted very easy
and jump from project to project.
Example: Me posting a new blog post.
But I did get a lot done. But have more to do!
Like pack the entire kitchen.

Actually moving...this picture describes how I feel.

And the cherry on top?!
I started feeling sick yesterday.
I have a horrible cough and sore throat
feeling like crap is stuck in my throat...
I'm thinking Bronchitis.

But no worries.
I shall endure.
I always do!

We're off to Montana in a few hours!!
Toodles!

oh and PS:

2009-10-21T00:21:00.004-06:00

Maybe I'm weird but since I use to have a blog just for me
and changed it so Will & I could have a blog
I have felt weird posting stuff that's just about me
or about what I am doing.
Call me a dork or whatever but I created another blog for just ME.

http://www.tacyloves.blogspot.com

Check it out if you want.

We're MOVING!

2009-10-21T00:18:00.002-06:00

That's right....
Allegro at Corner Canyon Apartments
in Draper will be our new home starting November 7th!
We're very excited!
We have loved living with my grandparents in Alpine
but are ready for our own place.
YAY!

MR OLYMPIA 2009

2009-10-04T20:45:00.016-06:00

Oh Yes.

Rio Hotel & Casino-
My best friends dad hooked us up with 2
very nice suites!

Heading into the Expo-

Wayne did 50 Bicep Curls in 56 seconds.

Honestly it was weird seeing how large these men (and some women) were!

Look how HUGE!

Another quite LARGE man.

"Still a fag" says Will & Wayne

I never ever want to look like her.

Take your shirt off and get a FREE one!

Nuff said.

We saw this old man in front of us and I had to take a picture.

Will has pictures of this guy up in his old room.

And he told the guy that. haha.

UFC Fighter St. Pierre.

MMM.

Me and my "Bodyguards".

Our Stash.

Mr Olympia Judging.

And the Womens Show.

The lady in Purple won.

Complete look at all the FREE STUFF we got!!

"It was like Trick Or Treating for Meatheads!" - Will

i can't sleep.

2009-10-03T14:52:00.003-06:00

So if you didn't know
Will has been working on his Electrical Apprenticeship
and is currently working for Cache Valley on new
ebay buildings out by the Kennecott mines,
a 45 minute drive from Alpine.

When he first started his hours were
7am to 3:30pm
which sucked because I worked usually in the afternoon and evenings,
so by the time I got home at night Will was pretty much ready for bed.
Our working hours overlapped.
So spending time together was limited.

A few weeks later his hours changed to
3:30pm to midnight.
This still kinda sucked but was not as bad
because I'm a night person and usually awake till 1am anyways.
So we usually left for work the same time.

Now his hours have changed AGAIN!
Will is now working 5-10's
aka 5:30pm to 4am.
10 hour days.
So with this I leave for work about 3:45pm,
but Will doesn't wake up until 2:30pm because he doesn't get home
until 4:45am and doesn't go to sleep till sometime AFTER 5am
because he needs to wind down from work.
I am obviously asleep when he gets home,
and spending time together is limited. AGAIN.

I have now been informed that they need to finish the first ebay building
by November 1st and will probably start working 6-10's for the rest of the month.
So instead of M-F....
it's Mon. - Sat. from 5:30pm to 4am.

MAN!
All I can say is that I am grateful that he is at least working
with a steady job & pay.
In this economy no one can afford to complain.

My Personal Bodyguard

2009-09-21T19:46:00.006-06:00

"The only way to be a champion is by going through these
forced reps and the torture and pain.
That's why I call it the torture routine.

Because its like forced torture. Torturing my body.
What helps me is to think of this pain as pleasure. Pain makes me grow.
Growing is what I want. Therefore for me, pain is pleasure.
And so when i experience pain I'm in heaven. It's great."
-Arnold Schwarzenegger

For anyone who knows Will knows he is very into Body Building.
He got really into early 2008.
The picture above was taken back in March when he
went to the Arnold Classic.

When Will and I got married in 2006 he was just a nice 155 lbs.
He still had his young boy-ness in him.

NOW he is HUGE
and very close to 200 lbs,
with his goal being 220 lbs!
He loves working out and is in the gym pretty much every day!
His favorite magazine is Muscle Development
and I just bought him 5 dozen eggs and what feels like a life time supply of steak.
He eats ALL THE TIME!
My family still cannot believe it when he says he hungry after just eating
a huge dinner just 2 hours before.
His normal lunch for work consists of 8 eggs, 1 cup rice, 2-3 steaks, and then some snacks.
Its pretty crazy.

This weekend we're heading to Las Vegas for
The Mr Olympia.
A wonderful display of Body Building in its finest.

I personally don't care all the much.
I loved skinny Will.
And I love big Will.
I'll have to post more updated pictures soon.

Never Enough

2009-09-21T14:04:00.001-06:00

http://tacyloves.blogspot.com

That's rights....I have another one.
I need one that is just for ME!
aka Tacy

Remembering This Day

2009-09-11T15:22:00.010-06:00

September 11th, 2001

I remember this day very distinctly.
I was sitting in my 1st period class my sophomore year of high school.
The tvs were on in all the classrooms and news of the attack on
The Twin Towers
came streaming in all over the school.
I must admit I was in shock.
And sadly a little displaced.
It was sad. Very sad.
But I was in Utah...far from the chaos.
They were many students crying,
people worried about loved ones
who were in New York.
And I was just in a daze.
Not necessarily uncaring,
But not attached.

However....little did I know just 4 years later I would date and then marry a
United States Marine.
That alone changed many things for me.
After getting married the first time in March 2006 and moving down to San Diego
where Will was stationed at Camp Pendleton,
the life as Marine wife became a reality.
Operation Iraqi Freedom had begun years before
and was still on-going.

Will deployed for Iraq August 9th, 2006.
Watching him walk away to the buses has been one of the hardest things I've ever
had to experience. Although I trusted him and the Marine in him...
You still never know what can happen.
He was gone for 7 months.

And March 6th, 2007
he came back safe and sound.
It is yet another experience that is unexplainable...
the feelings I had rushing through me as I saw the line of buses pull up.
There were tons of people also waiting for their loved ones.
And with so many Marines all dressed alike
I was searching frantically for the one I was looking for.
And when I saw him all i could do was skip/run with a huge smile.
That has been the BEST Hug and Kiss EVER.

I guess where I am going with all this
is simply that
September 11th, 2001
is a day that will never be forgotten
and should not be forgotten.
And I hope everyone remembers the many innocent lives lost that day,
as well as the lives of Brave men and women of the
United States Military
who are to this day still are sacrificing their lives for ours.
For our Freedom to Live,
To be a Great People.

May we always remember that
Freedom is never Free.

Adventure Time!

2009-09-10T20:48:00.004-06:00

So this last weekend Will went up AF canyon to camp and to do the
Archery Elk Hunt.
He went up with his friend Jed, Amber, and Danny.
So Saturday I got a call from him around 5pm letting me know his Elk tag had fallen out of his pocket and he asked me to go pick him up a duplicate.
Being the wonderful wife I am I did and then started to head up the canyon to meet them.
It was 6 o'clock when I started up the canyon.
Then the "Fun" began.
He had told me to meet them at a certain point up the
Alpine Loop.
Once I got to the assumed meeting point I waited about 10 minutes and they weren't there yet.
I figured maybe I was at the wrong place so I began to head farther down the Alpine Loop.
However when I reached Aspen Grove I thought I'd gone too far.
Turned around and headed back up.
Once I got back to the original place they still weren't there.
So I headed toward Cascade Springs thinking maybe I was suppose to head that way.
After driving about 20 minutes I knew I'd gone too far again. At this point its around
7:30pm and I was beyond frustrated and annoyed.
Turning around YET AGAIN I flew back and this time totally missed the original spot and
I was back at Aspen Grove...I kept going.
And arrived at the Provo Canyon part where you begin the Alpine Loop.
I wanted to SCREAM!
And this whole time I was trying to call Will to see where he was at.
Of course phone service is hard to come on in the canyon but it was worth a try.
I got back to the original spot and sat.
The phone rang and it was Will.
"Where the heck are you!!"
I repeated it back. Lol.
We both were quite annoyed.
I should have waited longer at the spot apparently.
He said to head towards Cascade Springs and I'd start going downhill...I was driving while talking to him and heard him say something about a dirt road that he'd be waiting for me at.
Then my phone lost service so I headed towards where I thought he'd be.
I stopped at a dirt road and the car that was behind me flew past.
It was well after 8pm and it was dark outside.
I saw no one...turned around and proceeded to stop by every dirt road.
To no avail.
Pissed off and tired I simply drove back to the original place to call him again.
A few seconds later a car pulled up behind me and Police lights were flashing.
As if my night could get any worse.
The officer walked up to my window and said
"You look like a wife lost looking for your husband."
Well yes I was!
He said Will had flagged him down and asked if he'd seen a Mazda driving around and explained it was his wife looking for him.
Luckily the officer lead me to him.
I finally got there after almost 3 HOURS of driving all around the stupid canyon.
Tired, annoyed, and hungry.

To end this long story I got to go up to their camp and got a nice dinner, and spent time hanging around the campfire for awhile.
Needless to say I think my experience of the Alpine Loop will last me for a nice while.

No More Monkeys....!

2009-08-25T13:06:00.002-06:00

Last night Will came home from work around 1 am-ish and
of course the insomniac I am....
wide awake.

Being excited to come home and go to bed he does a little hop onto the bed....
and the board that holds his side of the mattress
BROKE
off the bed leg!!!

We both sat there for a second confused as to what happened,
then busted up laughing.
Will believes he's just gotten to big and strong for our bed to hold him.
True or not?
haha.
As you can see we used our smart thinking to fix this problem...
for the time being anyways.

Needless to say....
No more Monkeys jumping on the Bed.

Its a Photo Montage!

2009-08-24T11:25:00.006-06:00

Its been awhile since my Bestie E and I have done one of our "Infamous" picture crazes...
And we finally got our chance....
Enjoy!!

Gotta Love this girl.

Myers Clan

2009-08-16T16:58:00.002-06:00

A few members of
The MYERS Clan
[ LtoR:]
Tacy, Will, Emily, Jerilyn, Josh, Catherine, Jeff.

Finally got the other Western Pictures we took at Lagoon from
my dear ol' father-in-law Jeff...
Will, his Uncle Josh, and his dad Jeff all
COMPLETELY fit into that time period look...
What Studs!

Looks pretty serious eh...?

DIY.

2009-08-16T09:14:00.002-06:00

So this morning I seriously could not sleep!
It was horrible so around 5:30 I finally decided to just get up!
I had bought some Dark Red hair dye the other day
because I need a change!
Usually I have my friend Britt do it since she went to hair school,
But I was awake and figured I'd seen people do it plenty of times!
How hard could it really be right?!
So I decide to
DO IT MYSELF!

Ahhh yes....All dolled up for church at 9!
EXCEPT..........

WOW! Did I do it wrong somehow!
I pretty much got my roots ONLY!
So now I look kinda like some white trash chick
with some serious roots growing out....

Lesson Learned:
Tacy will never attempt
to dye her own hair EVER again.

LAGOON!

2009-08-14T12:12:00.004-06:00

Lagoon 2009

Father-in law Jeff, cousin Emily, and sister-in-law Catherine -
waiting in line for The Spider!

Will hates heights, kinda freaks him out but he's still a stud!

AND of course we got the Old Fashion Pictures -
Don't we blend perfectly!!

The Best it yet to Come!

2009-08-11T16:53:00.009-06:00

What is his name?
William Eugene Myers

How long have you been married?
One month & a day!

How long did you date?
This time? Since last October, with a little break in there. So about 8 months?

When was your first kiss?
October 2005

How old is he?
23

Who eats more?
He does!!

Who said I love you first?
He did. It shocked me to be honest.

Who is taller?
Will for sure!

Who sings better?
Me. But he makes a wonderful effort.

Whose temper is worse?
Depends on the argument.

Who does the laundry?
Me majority of the time.

Who does the dishes?
ME! and I hand wash as well.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
I do. in the corner.

Who mows the lawn?
No lawn, but he will!

Who pays the bills?
Will does for the majority.

Who cooks dinner?
I attempt.

Who drives when you are together?
Me cause we usually take the Mazda.

Who is more stubborn?
We're pretty equal.

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong?
Hmm. I think we're equal on that as well, except I don't think either of us think we're "wrong", just don't want to argue.

Whose parents do you see the most?
Both families live CLOSE by.

Who proposed?
This time it was more like a decision. But the first time he did and it was very special.

Who has more friends?
We have the same friends.

Who has more siblings?
Me. I have 3 & he's got 1.

Who wears the pants in the family?
We both got a leg in there.

What does he enjoy doing in his spare time?
Working out.

What is one of his good qualities?
He's funny and very sweet.

What do you love most about him?
He has a good heart and is willing to do anything & everything to make me happy.

99 - Tagged

2009-08-05T14:25:00.005-06:00

Make every one that you've done BOLD =)

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Visited a Castle
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Spent New Years Eve in Trafalga Square
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Have been published
81. Visited the Redwoods
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Testified in court
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee

i know!

2009-07-30T18:06:00.003-06:00

I am fully aware that make background, among other things
change quite frequently.
In my defense...
I CANNOT HELP MYSELF!
I simply love changing the look of my blog.
Mostly because I always want to try everything.
And I love decorating and seeing new things I can come up with.
So please don't harass me,
I am very aware of compulsive behavior.

Stolen

2009-07-30T15:51:00.005-06:00

I stole this from my friend Brit's blog,
who in turn had stole them from someone else's blog.
But nonetheless they're amazing quotes
and everyone of them is something to live by.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come.

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

We're Shootin' kind of People....

2009-07-25T17:21:00.024-06:00

So yes...my hubby is a full on shootin' machine!
He loves guns...well he was in the Marine Corps.
And not to brag but he can & will hit everything he aims for!
Today we got some of the fam together and went out west to shoot some GUNS!!

Shooting is just
Good Old Fashion Fun!

Those in todays escapade was:
Myself & Will. Katie & Mikey. Grandpa Shep. Haile & Dakota. Johnny Shep. Uncle Randy &
Spencer, Mark, Maggie, & Johnny.

You are the Love of my Life...Now we're Man & Wife...

2009-07-12T16:11:00.001-06:00

WE GOT MARRIED!!!

July 10th, 2009

I am now Mrs. Tacy Myers.....

SO the blog address has changed!!

http://tacypluswill.blogspot.com/

Love The Myers!!!

How Can I Not....!!!

2009-07-08T18:48:00.000-06:00

The Hog and the 4 th!

3 Peak Pictures!!

Katie's bachelorette party!!

family...at one of Katie's many bridal showers!!

It's
07.08.09
so I had to post something right?!
And those pics are so not in order.
oops.
:-)

M.I.A...my bad.

2009-07-07T11:05:00.000-06:00

Ya...so its been awhile since I posted something new.

Life has been slightly busy.

I wish I had some fun pictures to post

but my camera is on the fritz so my usual picture craze has slowed WAY down!!

So here is a recap of the past month....not in exact order

but oh well.

You'll forgive me.

1: 3 Peaks was awesome & a lot of fun. I love getting to spend time with family and I gotta say that place was perfect for our family. Lots of space while still getting to be under the same roof together.

2: Will and I are getting MARRIED. again. :-)
Through much thought and prayer we're getting married this Friday July 10th
and then will wait to be sealed after a year. With our lives in such better places we're very excited for this second chance. We'll be spending this weekend up in Midway at The Homestead. I'll try and take pictures!

3:My 23rd birthday was on June 28th (duh). The day before was Saturday so I spent the day relaxing. Will took me to Tucanos and then went & saw The Proposal. Very calm and laid back. As I get older birthdays aren't that big of a deal to me. Sunday was the actual day & I had a fun family party at the McDonalds. I love my family!

4: 4th of July!! What can I say...first time in 3 yrs I haven't spent it at Del Mar beach on Camp Pendleton. This year was quite different. Will and I stopped at 2 BBQs and watch the fireworks @ Rock Canyon Park with The Packs & The Harmons....the Stadium of Fire fireworks were kinda a disappointment but we still had fun hanging out. Kaylee was super cute & both her & Kennady loved the fireworks.

5: Will got a motorcycle. I have been protesting it but I figure why the heck not. I'll post pictures of it soon. It's a nice cruiser and I'll admit I am a little excited to go for a ride. Katie and Mikey love riding on theirs....so we'll join the cruising.

For now that is all...my life is semi boring at the moment. Well I guess boring is the wrong word. It's slow paced. Will, Work, and Family. I think its a nice routine for the moment.

Hope everyone is having a GREAT SUMMER!

Families who play together....Stay together!

2009-06-17T22:05:00.000-06:00

Well tomorrow the whole Shepherd clan is off to
Three Peaks Lodge
in Idaho
to spend 5 days together!!

I personally love family reunions because
I LOVE spending time with them.
My family are my best friends.
I feel very blessed to have been born into mine...
we all get along, spend pretty much every sunday hanging out,
and we're all best friends.

Anywoo....pretty stoked.
SEE YA!

Weddings?! I LOVE Weddings!!!

2009-06-12T17:56:00.000-06:00

What:

Katie & Mikey's Wedding

When:

June 6th, 2009

Where:

The Salt Lake Temple

All of us waiting for them to come out those special doors....

THE NEW HARMONS!!

The Shepherd Side

and then with everyone!

Fab 4...HOLLA!!!

Garter anyone???

where ALL the shoes ended up....

ahhh weddings....

GRADUATION 2009!!!!

2009-05-29T15:56:00.000-06:00

Lone Peak High School Graduation

Class of 2009

Marriot Center, BYU

May 28th, 2009

7:30pm

OMG!! Haile is an official
High School Graduate!!

5 years ago she was at my graduation from

Lone Peak & here we are now...at HERS!

Proud Big Sister!

Day 2:

American Fork High School Graduation
Class of 2009

Marriot Center, BYU
May 29th, 2009
9:00am

~ Spencer McDonald

- My stud cousin

Man growing up this kid was my partner in crime.

We use to play dress-up, have sleepovers, and the trouble we got in together.

And now he is ALL GROWN UP!

Will's sister Catherine also graduated from American Fork.

So we killed 2 birds with 1 stone...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ok...not to make this about ME...

But I am.

5 years ago

I WAS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL!

So the past 2 days have been bittersweet.

I cannot believe how fast time flies.

Graduating from High School is something that is

13 YEARS in the making!!

I mean its what we work for from the time we're 5 years old.

Graduation is when we enter into the next chapter of our lives called:

The Rest Of Your Life!

I remember feeling like there was no way I was old enough

to start my life in the "real world".

Sometimes I still don't.

Nonetheless it has been an interesting journey

the past 5 years.

I have had many ups & downs.

Highs & Lows.

Happy & Sad moments.

Life after high school does not get any easier.

But as you get older & grow into the wonderful person

we all become...

We learn how to solve our own problems.

We Grow Up.

These days I have my moments wishing I was back in high school.

But I love my life.

And I look forward to more of my future.

The future I AM creating for myself.

I may have graduated 5 Years ago...

But I am still helping to make the world a better place.

Sick. I hate my pictures from that day.

Gage Herbst & Me: we lived next door to each other for years

Went to school together from 2nd grade till we graduated.

Will & I both graduated in 2004.

I from Lone Peak...
&

He from American Fork...

Complete rival schools, and yes we still take jabs at each others schools.

But we always manage to keep the peace.

We've known each other since we were 12...11 years now.

And 5 years since graduating High School....

How time flies.

Sometimes I wish....

2009-05-24T11:41:00.000-06:00

money really did grow on trees...
I was living in the mountains somewhere...

I was a total beach bum....

I was a world traveler....

I was famous....

I was an interior designer...

I was a photographer...

I was able to fly...

I was a blue eyed girl...

I was a mommy...

I could eat whatever I wanted...

I was a model...

I was living in a thomas kinkade painting...

I was a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance...

I was a student at Hogswart...

I was Bella in Twilight...

I was a writer...

But for now, I will JUST BE ME.

**i tag whoever wants to do this.

A good Laugh!!

2009-05-19T20:54:00.000-06:00

<3 Carribbean Days... [ picture overload ]

2009-05-17T15:29:00.000-06:00

7 am: SLC airport waiting for our flight to Houston.

Waiting for take off....we love posing.

Hyatt Regency in Miami-waiting for mom to check us into our hotel room.

Miami is SO pretty @ night.

We made it onto the Carnival Valor around 1 pm Sunday.
They do a safety drill: which means everyone puts on their life jacket & stands around,
pretending like most of us don't ALREADY know how to put these suckers on.

We got a good laugh tho.

The water is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. out there.

Hold onto those hats. They WILL blow away.

Belize was HOT & HUMID! It was insane. I also got my try at bartering.
I suck at it.
My mom kept telling me to walk away.

First formal night. And it is true, the food is good.
My weakness however was the soft serve ice cream.
YUM.

We were lucky and got an outside room so we had this pretty cool
window which was fun to look at and see the water moving.

Grand Cayman
aka formally known as
TORTUGA!

Again I cannot stress how amazing the water was!!
& so warm.
Haile had never been to the ocean so we enjoyed ourselves.
I am also proud to say this was the only day I got burnt.

First time I have EVER been able to float in the water.

Haile never could get her feet of the ground...

Our dining room.

One of the many different types of towel animals
we came home to after dinner.

We took pictures OF our pictures. Those things are expensive for just one!

The pretty staircase in the middle of the ship.

More of Belize.

We got henna tats too!

We thought we were so clever....

I love love LOVE sunsets.

And I love Haile.

Guess where we were.....

Key West was even MORE hot and humid than Belize.
I could never ever live there.
But it was the prettiest out of all the stops.

And back to the Real World.
I promise there were more pictures of my mom.
We did take about 450 total.

Well OBVIOUSLY the cruise was a success!
I recommend going to everyone.

But there's one thing for sure :

There is NO PLACE like HOME!

We're Taking Off..........!!!

2009-05-02T04:44:00.000-06:00

Well people...it's 4:56 am & I'm waiting for us to head to the airport...
cause we're leaving for the
CARIBBEAN TODAY!!!

Am I excited?
DUH!
Haile, Mom, & I are about to head on a super fun journey.

This will be ME!

Got my BIG sunglasses & my Floppy Hat !!!

AWWW....I imagine sunsets like this one.

Haile & I have
never been on a cruise
OR
out of the country.
Let the ADVENTURE BEGIN!

LOVE YOU ALL!!!
&& Yes I'll be coming back TAN!
MWAH!

you GOTTA watch these.

2009-04-28T15:57:00.000-06:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPmSyOlv5D4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzetq32VO_g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jds1QZrJq1Y

Seriously SO cute!!

Things I learned Today in Church.

2009-04-26T11:24:00.001-06:00

Sundays are the best day to start off your week.

When life knocks you on your knees, just remember you're in the perfect position to pray.

How we can be a happier person:
Nourish your Faith, Pray often, Service, and Love.

Life will pay you whatever price you ask...

Take joy in your own work, not someone elses.

The most precious blessings & gifts have no price.

Forget your problems, and Help someone forget theirs.

Happy people don't hope for things to get better,
They make the best of what they have.

Happiness doesn't leave a bad after taste.

Challenges are the best growing experiences.

I know I was one of the people in Heaven who raised their hand
& said "I'll go, I'll take it head on."

And most importantly:

I will be Happy. Period.

A Family Event!

2009-04-20T13:08:00.000-06:00

The Pack Family:

Shane, Shara, Kaylee, & Kennady

April 5th, 2009

Kennady Lynn Pack

Blessing Day

The men who blessed her.

Proud Parent: Shane & Shara Pack

Kaylee is SO excited!!

Look at that smile....

*Shara & Kennady Lynn*

Kt, Shara, & Me--Man we're getting old.

Yes...I am related to them. & I LOVE it!

My Grandma & Me. Love her.

The Great Grandpa's

................................................................................................................................

It was such a beautiful day & there was so many family members on both

The Pack side

The Shepherd side

Not to mention the food afterwards was DELISH!

I love my Family!

***.................................................................................................................................

The day after Easter we went to the park so Kaylee could do an Easter Egg hunt.

It was a lot of fun to watch her.

Kaylee is on a mission!!

Sweet Baby Girl

Almost got it.............

My Aunt Sherry & Kaylee (her gma).

Just a little peek-a-boo.

Wow...pretty correct I must say...

2009-04-18T15:09:00.000-06:00

Your Existing Situation:
"Organized and detail-oriented, she has a very precise and methodical manner. she needs relationships which offer her understanding, respect, and approval."

Your Stress Sources:
"Needs to meet people who have the same high principals and values as herself, but finds the need unfulfilled. Her need to feel dominate and superior leaves her feeling isolated and does not allow for her to give freely of herself. She would like to surrender and let go, but sees that as a weakness she must not give in to. Holding back will allow her to stand out for the crowd and earn a higher status, recognized by others as unique and important."

Your Restrained Characteristics:
"Her desire to avoid open conflict and tension forces her to put her desires on hold, even though she is feeling restrained and uneasy. Giving more than she is getting back and feels misunderstood and unappreciated. Feels she is being forced into compromising and even her close relationships leave her feeling emotional distant. Current situations have left her feeling overwhelmed and tormented. Needs to avoid further activity or demands and concentrate on relaxing and becoming emotionally sound. Feels as if too many walls and obstacles are standing in her way and that she is being forced to make compromises. She needs to put her own needs on hold for the time being. "

Your Desired Objective :
"Wants interesting and exciting things to happen in her life. She is able to make others like her, because of her genuine concern for them. She is charming and open and makes friends easily. She can have an over-active imagination, which leads her to fantasize and daydream."

Your Actual Problem:
"Impressed by unique and one of a kind things, and by people with exceptional personalities. Tries to takes the characteristics she likes in other people and apply it to herself as well as coming across as a unique individual."

http://www.colorquiz.com

16 DAYS PEOPLE!!!

2009-04-16T12:18:00.000-06:00

Only 16 more days till Haile, Mom, and I are on our way to the

CARIBBEAN!!!

I am soooooo excited.

I have never been out of the country, never really been anywhere!

I've only been to a couple states (all in the west side of the country).

We leave for Miami on May 2nd & come home May 10th.

I am very much looking forward to my summer tan...laying on beautiful beaches soaking up the sun, and playing in the water.

And I promise to take LOADS of pictures.

Now all I got to do is buy my swimsuit, floppy hat, and my sunglasses.

Caribbean....HERE I COME!

enter the wonderful world of ME.

2009-04-13T21:29:00.000-06:00

"Until you've faced

all the mistakes you've made,
You'll never change."

I'm starting over.
Everyone reaches a breaking point....the fork in the road,
where you have to choose which path you're going to continue on,
the person you want to be.
The decision to be happy.
To stay positive through all life's challenges.
It's never easy, I have learned this the hard way.
I never thought I'd be the girl I've become.
I want more.
I deserve more.
It's time to stop using being young as an excuse to not grow up.
Everyone has different trials, different pains & heartache.
The last 4 years of my life have had many ups and downs.
I never imagine my life would go the way it has,
and I have no one to blame but myself.

I want to be happy.
To be content with the life I am living.
To love the girl I am.

Today is another day to strive to be her.
Its never to late to start over.
Thank goodness for that.

Post Secret.

2009-04-12T14:38:00.000-06:00

If you've never heard of Post Secret...it's pretty interesting.

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

I think it's cool because we as people hold back from

saying what we really feel & think A LOT.

I know I do.

Nuff Said.

2009-04-12T14:29:00.000-06:00

i love musica.

2009-03-22T22:07:00.000-06:00

Using ONLY SONG TITLES from ONE artist, cleverly answer these questions:

Pick a band/artist: Sheryl Crow

1.Are you a male or female:

"Perfect Girl"

2.Describe yourself:

"Soul Searching" & "Drifting"

3.How do you feel about yourself:

"Good Enough"

4.Describe your exs:

"Uphill Battle"

5.Describe your current love situation:

"Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" & "Drawn To The Rhythm"

6.Describe your current location:

"Home"

7.Describe where you want to be:

"The Water is Wide"

8.Your best friends are:

"I Will Not Forget You"

9.Your favorite color is:

"Rainbow Connection"

10.You know that:

"I Will Remember You"

11.What’s the weather like:

"Gloomy Sunday"

12. If your life was a television show what would it be called?

"Building A Mystery"

13.What is life to you:

"Ordinary Miracle"

14.What is the best advice you have to give:

"Do What You Have To Do"