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My Baptism

Today in Sunday School, the teacher asked everyone to take out a sheet of paper and write about their baptism day and their feelings. I went a little further and wrote about some other things in addition to my baptism that are important to me. I wanted to post it so anyone could read it if they would like. It's really neat to look back on our lives and think about everything we have been through. Hope you enjoy!!

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My Baptism

I was baptized on September 28, 1998 when I was 16 years old. When I was around 14 I became very curious about religion and following God. My best friend was Mormon and taught me a lot but I was not sure if I believed everything in their religion. I went to other churches (Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, etc.) to look at what they had to offer. I liked them, but I did not feel like either was the “right church”. I then decided to go with my friend to the Mormon Church. Right when I walked in the doors I felt an overwhelming peace and comfort. The members came to greet me and tell me that I was welcome. As I listened to what was being taught it answered many questions that the other religions could not answer. The doctrine that was taught to me felt like someone was handing me the missing piece of the puzzle that I had been searching for (ex. three degrees of glory, work for the dead, and eternal families). Once I had that missing piece I felt complete and confident in my life and my purpose here on earth.
I was baptized after I received the missionary discussions by my best friend, Brian Tony Rawlins. My family and many friends were there and the spirit was strong. Since my baptism I have received the Gift of the Holy Ghost, received the Melchizedek Priesthood (December 24, 2000), baptized my best friend Jacob Swanson, served as a Stake Missionary, served a full-time mission in the San Fernando, California Spanish-Speaking Mission (September 12, 2001-2003), attended BYU-Idaho with an accounting major and business minor, and I was sealed to my wife Abby Elizabeth Myers (October 6, 2006). My life has been greatly blessed and I often feel humbled when I think about everything God has done for me when I feel so undeserving. I was born into a loving family that has always cared for me and looked out for me, and who are always happy and positive about life. All my life I have always felt that the Lord is watching over me, looking out for me, and encouraging me to do what I need to do on earth so I can return to His presence after this life.

Will it ever stop???

This is a picture of my poor baby on Davy Jones (our couch, I will explain the name later) who has been sick for two weeks now! She has had mostly flu symptoms (sore throat, cough, fever, congestion, nausea, muscle aches, puffy eyes, etc.) and is always tired. At first, we thought she was pregnant! But we went to the doctor a few days ago and found out that it was just a viral infection. They usually take about two weeks before they leave your system so were hoping she will be better soon. And yes, I have been taking good care of her: feeding her, giving her pills, making her hot chocolate, and telling her she's still beautiful (I really mean it). I did tell her I wanted my wife back the other day but that is neither here nor there.
So why do we call our couch Davy Jones? Well, we bought our couch at Deseret Industries (The D.I.), and for those who don't know the D.I. is like a goodwill. Anyway, we thought we got a good deal on this couch until we noticed all the chest hair in between and under the seat cushions!! I am not even joking chest hair everywhere, at least we hope it was chest hair... Anyway, so after we cleaned it all up we gave it the name Dead Man's Chest and it just evolved to Davy Jones somehow. So that's the story. Even though Abby is sick we are still having fun and had a terrific Thanksgiving with her family!! We went to Hamer, Idaho (her aunt's house) and had a lot of turkey, rode 4-wheelers, and sat in the hot-tub. Her Uncle is a potato farmer and they have a lot of land and a lot of potatoes, in fact, we got to take home a big box of Real Idaho Potatoes!! Peace out

Yeah Right, She's the weirdo!

Okay, so I am sure that you guys all read the last posting that my wife put on our blog. She explained how weird I am, etc..... Well, I am here to tell you that she is more weird than I am. Reason #1: She has this weird idea in her head that were not "together" enough because she works and I am at school a lot. That is fair that she thinks that, but when it really gets weird is when she thinks that were not "together" enough even when we are actually physically together! For example, last night we were lying in bed together and cuddling, and in a voice like a pouting 5 year old she says: "Baby, I want to be with you." (No, not that kind of be with me). I said "baby, what are you talking about, how much more can we be together? We are cuddling!" She laughed and realized she was being a weirdo. Reason#2: She drools more than anyone I know, sometimes I feel like I am swimming in a pool when I accidently touch her pillow. For example, I woke her up from a nap today and I looked at her pillow and (I am not even joking) there was a drool spot the size of a large grapefruit. The funny thing was, is that she had only been napping for about 45 minutes. Later tonight she asked me "Baby, I don't understand, how do you not drool?" I laughed. Reason #3: She whimpers in her sleep. It is the wierdest thing but every 15 minutes it sounds like someone is about to break her arm because she whimpers in her sleep. The first few nights we were married I thought something was wrong, when we would wake up in the morning I would say "hey were you not feeling well last night?" She would say "what are you talking about, I slept great last night." So apparently she has no clue that she makes these sounds, not to mention she talks in her sleep, usually taking pizza orders from customers. Anyway, I love her and could not ask for a better wife!!

Lovin and Livin

Well, another week gone by, and we've been married over a month now! It goes by so fast. It is coming to the end of another semester for Paxton, meaning only ONE more semester till he graduates, and only one more semester till we move to Dallas! Yikes! It's comin up quickly. We both have registered for our Winter semester classes and at least I can't wait till it starts! It's gonna be way busy, but a lot of fun to start up again. I have lots of pretty hard classes that will totally keep me busy, plus a job, plus Paxton! How do I do this? Who knows.. but we'll figure it out.
So lately I've been realizing what a super weird husband I have. He is just SO random with the outbursts of singing/rapping/monologues/one-liners/and who knows what! And I remind him how weird he is probably everyday! But I sure do love it- I was thinking what it would be like without his weird-ness, and life would just be way too boring. For a festive thought: I am very thankful for my random weird adorable husband, Paxton Hobson!

Ciao*

More PICS

The cute dip pose- I got a little surprised, happy, excited, or something!!

Here are even more pics Heather sent us for our blog from the Dallas reception! We love em and want to develop and frame some of them- they're cute.

Here is MY cake from the reception! It's SO yummy and SO beautiful! It is white chocolate cake( i think) with cream cheese frosting!! YUMMMMM!

Here we are ready to drive away in Steve's Mazda Miata! It was fun to ride in the car home to Paxton's mom's house on the highway. We got tons of honks and stares and laughs! My dress was so poofy it took up my whole side of the car. Good thing i didn't drive. And check out the big smile in the corner of the pic. Cool Rawl! We're glad you're happy for us! :)

Feeding eachother the cake- we made promises we wouldn't make a mess and shove it in eachother's faces- it's too messy. Didnt wanna stain the dress and tux! But after I took that bite of cake, it was SO good I wanted more... but had to wait.

The hand pose- don't our rings look good!? :) And look at the BEAUTIFUL bouquet!

Wedding Pics are available!

Hey guys, we wanted to let you know that our wedding pictures have been posted. They look pretty sweet so you should check them out! Here is the link, find our names and click on it, you may have to register and create a password:
http://external.pictage.com/external/PHTINTEG?photog=BD007&color=000000&text=ffffff

More pictures that Heather took at the temple-- I almost forgot that they weren't the pictures our photographer took!
I love this one!










I love this one too!

Thanks to Heather, we have pictures. Heather took lots of amazing pictures at our wedding and reception and sent them to us for us to put on our blog! Thank you Heather!!


Here is the lovely groom's cake from the Dallas reception. Paxton chose what he wanted it to look like and it turned out really cool and yummy... but i liked mine better!

Here we are first coming out of the Salt Lake temple. How cute. And isn't the bouquet beautiful??