A Must Read!

So I have a lot I want to update on but before I get to it, I wanted to share this link.....

http://www2.byui.edu/Presentations/Transcripts/Devotionals/2012_03_13_Callister.htm

This devotional talk was for a homework assignment but it was so moving to me that I had to share it. I am so grateful for the body that I have in this mortal world and know that I am so fortunate that it works the way it does and that I don't have any problems!

If you have 20 min please take the time to read!

Call Me AUNT KATELYN!

I can't believe I haven't blogged about this one! Both of my Brother's wives are having Baby Girls! Mckensie is due August 3rd! Here is Quinn! I went shopping yesterday for Mckensie's baby shower that is next week! It was so fun shopping for this girl! Can't wait to see her!

Jerah is due October 12th! Here is a picture of Zoey! I am seriously so excited to see these girls! They will be 10 weeks apart! How fun is that!

I am so excited for Jeremy and Mckensie and Kenny and Jerah! These sweet girls are going to bless their lives in so many ways!

Summer Update

Well our days of school is winding down. I believe it is only 22 more days until our semester is over! (Can I get a WOOT WOOT!!) It just seems like we are always on the go! But taking a break from homework I decided to update a couple of things that we have done fairly recently.

One of my favorite things to do in Rexburg during the summer months is to go to the FARMERS MARKET!! It is small with about 25 little booths but we have a lot of fun! Brad surprised me one Friday! I was so surprised I didn't know it was even open yet!!

 We had to get our Mexican Corn! It is so delicious!!!

Another one of our favorite Summer Date spots is the Drive-In Movie Theater! We have a have a 2003 Toyota pick-up so we load a mattress in the back of the truck, lay out our sleeping bags and pillows, and cuddle while watching a Double Feature!! We love eating dinner and getting waffle ice cream cones there too! :)

One event that most people can't say they have done, is go and See Bill Cosby in a Comedy Show! He ended up doing 3 shows at BYU-Idaho and can I say he was so funny! His show that we went to was all about married people! Brad and I could relate to a lot of the things he was talking about!

 We had so much Fun! Thanks to Brad for getting our tickets early and getting us great seats!!

Well there is a lot more to update on! We had a great weekend this past weekend seeing The Duffy Family and having a surprise birthday party for Heather and Carmen! I will have to get pictures from my sister in law to show you the fun we all had!

We are so blessed at this time for all the work and schooling we can get done this semester! We are trying to bust through these next few weeks and be home free for a while!! :)

Plus look forward to see my parents and Courtney coming up for the 4th and about our new JOBS for the Fall!!!



Because I Knew You!!

Today has been a great day for me to reminisce on the men in my life who have changed my life for the better. Today is the 3rd year anniversary of my older brother passing away and of course it is Father's Day!

I think of Jon today and remember what joy and memories he brought to my life. I was in the craft store yesterday and saw an awesome quote. It read, "I always had a friend, because you were my brother!" I really enjoyed that and it really made me think of Jon. He was always there for me in hard times and in joyous times. I still feel his sweet spirit around me often and know that I will always have him as a friend in my heart. I love you Broski!

Today I made a phone call to my dad. We don't talk on the phone too often, but when I do I always feel better. My Dad is probably the coolest man that I know. I miss him dearly. He has always been a role model to me and I will always be his prissy girl! My Dad and I have always shared a special bond and will for forever! I love you Dad! Thank you for all you have done for me! 

Don Duffy, my Father in-law is also a man I honor today. I couldn't have asked for a better Father in-law. He had welcomed me into the family from the first day that I have met him. He is such a spiritual and inspirational man. I am grateful for all of his teachings to his children and raising my husband. I see so many traits in my husband that are inherited from this man and am so blessed for them.  

And I can't forget my husband on this day. Even though he is not a father yet, I can already see how he will treat our children. I watch him care for his nieces and nephew and know that he will be an awesome Father. I am grateful for him being a worthy priesthood holder and bringing a wonderful spirit into our Home! I love you Hunny!

Because I knew you... I have been changed for good!

-Wicked



I forgot to mention...

I cut 9 inches of my Hair off!!!

When we traveled to Seattle, WA a few weekends ago, we stopped in Spokane and stayed with my parents. While we were in Spokane, I was able to call my hair lady Kerry! She was so generous to fit me in her schedule before we left town! I love it short and so does Brad!!! :)

Weekend Travels

So I am still trying to catch up on our latest adventures. In May, back to back weekends we were on the road! The first weekend was May 19th (Mine and Brad's 1 year of being engaged!) and we traveled down to Logan, Utah for our cousins Tara and Michael's wedding. It was such a beautiful day and I loved going to this temple! The sealing was wonderful and it was fun to be there with all of Brad's family.

MR. And MRS. PETERSON

So Happy for these two! Excited to build memories in the future!

It was so fun being there all together and meeting more of Heather's side of the Family! We all had a great time!

 Me and my sister in-law Carmen. We had so much fun together this weekend. Love you Carm!

The following weekend we traveled up to Seattle, Washington to celebrate the Life of Jane Duffy, Brad's Grandmother. She suddenly had a stroke two weeks prior and reunited with her love ones. I am saddened that I only met Grandma Duffy two times but I will cherish those memories and how she instantly accepted me into the family.

Being in Seattle that weekend, I learned so much about this wonderful lady. She was such a spiritual woman and was so loving. I learned that she has been so selfless and loved her children and grandchildren immensely. I know that one day we will reunite and that I will be able to build a great relationship with this woman. The spirit was so strong at her service. I really felt as though I could feel her presence. It was such a wonderful celebration!

Grandpa Duffy saying goodbye to his sweet wife. This was such a tender moment, He was so strong through all of these sudden events. I really admire Grandpa and love him dearly.

The GRANDSONS- minus Brian and Daniel who are serving missions

The GRANDDAUGHTERS! 

 I enjoyed spending time with Grandpa Duffy. He is such a wonderful man. We had a good heart to heart talk. So glad I could spend time with him and build this bond with him.

From past experiences with funerals, I have seen the unity of families that come together at these hard times. What a great reunion we had in celebrating Grandma's life but also what a great reunion we had to be together and build our relationships with one another.

This is the Duffy Children with their Father. How awesome it is that we could all be together during a time when we all needed it the most! Such sweet faces who could all share something in common, Love and FAMILY!  



How blessed I am to be part of this gospel. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is true. I am so grateful for temples and the joys that they have brought into my life, along with this wonderful family that I have been sealed into. I am grateful that families can be together forever and that we will one day reunite with loved ones who have passed before us. I know that everything in life happens according to God's plan and that if we can work through the trials he has given us, blessings will be right around the corner. I am also grateful for my own family and for my husband.

What I have realized is that everything in this world becomes so much easier when you are surrounded by those who love you. Thank you to everybody who has supported our family! Love you all!

Going Back in Time

April 2012 the Assmus Family went on a CRUISE!!!
I don't know why it took me so long to post this on my blog!

It all started after finals from winter semester! We finished well, and brad and I drove down to Utah! We stayed with Kenny and Jerah and of course had to go to a Real Salt Lake Game! It was so fun!!! :)

 We drove down to Long Beach, California and got on our Cruise ship there.

After a few days on the boat our first stop was in Cabo! We first stopped at the glass blowing factory! It was so awesome!

We loved the warm weather! This is us in a van traveling around town!

 We then stopped at Chilano Beach! It was so beautiful! Everyone pretty much snorkeled and got some sun!

I was pretty much a Lobster! 

We then went and got some Mexican Tacos! That was definitely Brad's favorite part! It was so nice having him be able to speak Spanish. He just ordered for all of us and it was all so good!

My Dad had a blast taking pictures! 

Our second day in Cabo we went on a glass bottom boat tour.  

Kenny even grew out his Mexi-Stach for the last day in Cabo! 

 Our boat took us to Lovers Beach! It was so beautiful!!

 After two days in Cabo we traveled down to Puerta Vallarta. My mom, Kenny, Brad, and I did a Canopy tour. We drove up to the jungle mountains and got on some ATVs and rode around for about a few hours until we got to our destination of the Canopy tour.

Me and Mom and some tropical gardens!

We then got to the Canopy spot we got all geared up and started climbing up the trees to go on the zip lines! It was so AWESOME and was our favorite part of our trip!

Thanks to my Mom and Dad who paid half of every ones cruise for our Christmas present! We had a blast!! Wish we were still there now!