Marriage Rocks!

Happy Birthday to President Barton today! The first time I met the Bartons we sat with them at a luncheon. My husband already knew them, so their reputation proceeded them as warm, friendly and personable people. It was all true! In our conversation, I loved how Brian focused on Kelli; praised her, adored her, and cared for her. I feel like that trait has remained the same since that luncheon! Brian and Kelli know how successful teams operate, and that's evidenced in their marriage! The dates and details! What are your names?  Brian and Kelli Barton When did you meet? 1993 In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met.  Went to high school together What was your first date?  We don’t remember. He says a party, I say a movie at my house 😂 When were you married?  9/06/1996 Where were you married?  Manti Temple How many children do you share?  3 Getting to Know You! What is something that your spouse does (...

February may be the littlest month, but for me it is the biggest month of love! To celebrate all the joy that love has brought into my life, I am going to spotlight 28 couples that I look up to and admire. I will share what I love about the couple, on Facebook I am spotlighting some interesting tidbits and pieces of advice from the couple themselves (this blog will have their full questionnaire!) and then include a little pearl of advice from a higher source of learning than myself. I hope that by doing this I can help share the good that is in the world. I want to spotlight all the different types of happy that exist in the world. I hope to inspire confidence in the days and relationships ahead. And maybe, those who enjoy these spotlights can take one or two little things away from it that can impact their own relationships in a big way. Happy February!

 Cutest song and poem that Ron and Judy wrote to each other for their 50th wedding anniversary!! Ron and Judy are working on their 52nd year of marriage! They are such a good match for each other. I hope that after I have been married for 50 years I am as beautiful as Judy. I think that her beauty has remained so prominently because of the love and adoration Ron has shown her during their life together. Another thing I admire about the Hamblins is their selfless investment in other people. They are always finding ways to give back! The dates and details! What are your names?  Ron and Judy Hamblin When did you meet? 1961-Kanab High School In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met.  Judy: Roadshow performance Ron: When she walked into class in the old KHS band room, the class went still and so did my heart What was your first date?  High School Jr. Prom. He got me a white orchid corsage. He was Prom King When were ...

I watched this romance blossom on the track many years ago, and I'm still cheering on Michael and Dainia! Something I love about the Abbotts is that 'in-laws' don't exist for them. They love and support and are equally a part of both of their families. They both come from awesome families, but I think it also shows how open, loving and invested they are. They are grounded and dedicated to their values and I love them. The dates and details! What are your names?  Michael & Dainia Abbott When did you meet? 2009 In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met.  Plant & Soil Science Class What was your first date?  Michael's Jr. Prom 2010 When were you married?  8/21/2015 Where were you married?  Payson, Ut How many children do you share?  None, but if dogs count, then one! Getting to Know You! When and/or how did you know you wanted to marry each other? We knew when Michael got home from his mission se...

Brandon and Sharlene are just good people to the core. When we met, they were one stage in life ahead of me, and I just watched them and tried to learn as much as I could from the way they treated each other, served and worked as a team to have a joyful life. I also love hearing them sing together, how fun to share a talent and share it with others!  The dates and details! What are your names?  Brandon and Sharlene When did you meet? 1992 Middle School In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met.  Assigned seats in 9th grade English class What was your first date?  Sadies dance at SSHS When were you married?  7/08/2000 Where were you married?  Manti Utah Temple How many children do you share?  7 (amazing and beautiful) Getting to Know You! When and/or how did you know you wanted to marry each other? We prayed together asking and got a solid confirmation we both couldn’t deny. (Plus we really lov...

Eric taught Brooke Hodson when I was pregnant with a little girl that needed a name. A few months later our baby was born and we named her Brooke, in part after Brooke Hodson! 5 years later, Brooke married Brandon on our Brooke's birthday! The two words that describe Brandon and Brooke are BEST FRIENDS! They represent the true friendship that can be had in a marriage. I also admire them because they've had to go with a few Plan B's in their marriage...but it never phases their positive outlook and determination to live the best life possible. They are hoping to adopt again, and they are such a wonderful couple! (Visit their blog at  brookelovesthejazz.com  or profile at  adoption.com/lds .) The dates and details! What are your names?  Brooke & Brandon Davies When did you meet? 2006 In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met.  H.S. Track/XC & Working @ Grocery Store What was your first date?  Homecoming Danc...