Our New Home

We Made It! It was a long trip, but we survived. It is so beautiful in Maryland...very, very green! We have a great ward and we made new friends already. Devin is looking forward to starting work tomorrow and I am going to see the Doctor. Our house is still in a mess, but it's coming together. I will post pictures of our new place when it is cute and all put together. So far so good...wish us luck!

Look how FAR we traveled to get to our new home! :)

But we finally made it! We were SO blessed! We made it in two and a half days. We didn't get swept away down the Mississippi River or get blown away in any tornados! The day after we drove accross the Mississippi, it flooded and all the roads were closed. We know how truly blessed we were to arrive here safely with NO set-backs! Here we go!!

A street named after our family! It didn't have any wild-life anywhere near it, so I think it was misplaced!

We didn't stay here, but I thought it was pretty exciting to know that we have a hotel named after our family. I was just telling my G & G Stevenson that they needed to do their geneology...I guess this is a start. (Springfield, Illinois)

Devin's New Office!


The Washington D.C. Temple (our stake temple now!)

Great Food, Great Friends!

I had a great shower in Utah before we left. My cousin Amie, Aunt Christy and my Moms did a great job. The food was FABULOUS and it was so great to see so many good friends. I have so many memories of growing up in Deweyville with such great people, and there were many, many who came to the shower and supported me. Thank You all! Brooklyn was a great helper with the presents as you can see. It was so hard to leave those girls (okay..all my family), but Brook has a tender little heart and I am not sure if she cried more, or if I did. All in all I am so glad that we were able to spend a little time at home before the big move. I got my hair done (finally), my mom rubbed my feet for me and made them all smooth and we all laughed and shared some tears. I already miss everyone, but I am looking forward to what's ahead!
OK my face is ridiculous in this picture, but it's because I am crying. My sister Kaylee made a blanket AND a matching diaper bag for the baby. It is SO cute and she made up the pattern for the diaper bag all by herself. (She is 15!) It really meant a lot to me that Kaylee would take the time to make something just for me (and the baby). I love it, and I can't wait to use it! Love you Bug!!

Lindsay (my best friend from college) even came to the shower. I was SO excited to see her! She is super funny and lookin' so good. I have missed spending time with her, we had some crazy times together. Thanks for coming Linds!!

Chad's finace...Natalie. (Nice face Taryn ! :0 ) She gave us the CUTEST diaper bag. We can't wait for her to be in the family!

Brooklyn the Helper

He Popped the Question!!

Well....He did it! Chad Popped the question! My "little" brother is getting married! I almost couldn't believe that he actually committed. I knew it was serious though when he said he wanted Devin and I to go to dinner with them. So when we were home over memorial day we went with them. It was way fun! Her name is Natalie. She is from Avon,UT (it's by Logan-she is NOT a mail order bride) and I really do like her. I am excited for them. Last I heard the date was August 19th. I don't think I will get to be there (Due to the fact that the baby will only be a few weeks old), but I am excited for them. I am not sure what temple they have decided on either. Maybe I should have got some more details before I posted this. Oh yea, and that cartoon above is totally Chad. He is so tight, I hope this girl really knows what she is in for!! Congratulations kids! We are so excited for you!