Where it all began
Monday, October 13, 2008
| We are a loving couple and family who have weathered the test of time and trials together. We met in our late teens. We started off as friends and quickly realized that we should be together for time and all eternity. We also knew that our marriage would be more blessed if we served God first by serving missions. So... we both served missions. After being apart for 2 years, 4 months, 4 days (and a few hours):)We were able to pick things up where we left off. We were engaged 17 days later on Memorial Day weekend. We were married just 3 months later on Labor Day weekend. A year after we got married we moved from San Diego to Salt Lake. We had Brokton 6 months later. When Brokton was 10 months old we found out that we were pregnant with Evelyn. We bought our 1st house in Tooele UT when Evelyn was 8 months old. Just before Brokton was 4 we learned that he had some special needs that required frequent visits to the occupational therapist. So after much prayer we decided to move back to the salt lake valley and bought our second house in West Jordan. Jenai was born shortly after our move. About 10 months after we had moved to West Jordan we had strong feelings that we should move to Virginia. We had both always thought of living in Virginia but hadn't really talked about it. Then it just happened within 2 months of having the feelings we should move Steve had gotten a promotion with the company, we had sold our house and we were here. It was a great time to see the Lord's hand in our lives. | ||
| Steven | Chantelle | |
| Brothers and Sisters: I am one of 4 rowdy kids Parents: YES, I was truly NOT found under a rock no matter what others may say! States lived in (in order): California, Michigan, California, Utah, Virginia Favorite Holiday: Valentines Day Favorite game: Roll the ball Favorite music: soft rock, blues, country, Jazz Instruments played: Cello, harmonica- Ok so I only attempted it but it's the thought that counts! Best time of day: Family time Spiritual times: Times when I get to go to the temple Best Date: with Chantelle (my wife) Best memory: the day each of my children came home for the first time. Mission: Michigan Favorite pass time: Dating my wife & going on long walks First Car: 1982 Toyota Celica (I crashed it into guardrail going to meet Chantelle on our first date, a little nervous shall we say) First Job: janitor Worst Job: janitor Best/Hardest Job: Serving a Mission Countries visited: Mexico Nationality: German, French, English, Scottish, and Irish Allergies: Dust AHH CHOO, Grass AHH CHOO, spring pollens AHH CHOO!!! Favorite Food: anything (Except Mushrooms!) Favorite Dessert: I don't know; is it sweet? What I want most: An eternal Family | Brothers and Sisters: 5 (including me, I'm in the middle) Parents: Divorced States lived in (in order): Utah, Idaho, California, Idaho, California, New Jersey, California, Utah, Virginia Favorite Holiday: Christmas, it just makes me twinkle inside! Favorite game: Sudoku or Uno with Steven Favorite music: country, Garth Brooks, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban Instruments played: Piano, Viola, Flute & I want to learn guitar Best time of day: Morning cuddles with the kids Spiritual times: Devotional and Family time with the kids. They really do say the cutest things Best Date: Seaport Village with Steven Best memory: too many to count probably running around in the backyard having a family water fight. Mission: Yes, New Jersey Favorite pass time: laughing, watching movies. First Car: 1985 Dodge Charger red inside and out. I had to pin up the top with red push pens. Hey, at least they matched. First Job: Captain's Seafood (fast food) Worst Job: toss up between Captain's Seafood and selling the lotions in the mall saying "try this." Best/Hardest Job: Raising kids but also the most fun and rewarding. Countries visited: France, Iraq, and Mexico Nationality: 1/2 Chaldean (Iraqi), 1/2 everything else. Allergies: Gluten (Wheat, barley, rye and oats) I have Celiac Disease Favorite Food: Dolma or Kibbeh, both Middle Eastern foods. Favorite Dessert: Mint Chocolate chip ice cream over brownies with hot fudge **Caution eat sparingly- it tends to stick around a long time:) What I want most: To raise a loving family, and have fun while doing it. | |
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