Zachary and Yessidey

182nd General Conference

05 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:51:46 +0000

So if it’s good for me to read to my unborn daughter, just imagine the benefit she’s getting by listening to words of the Apostles.

Yessidey and Ezrah @ 30 Weeks

05 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:38:33 +0000

We are 30 weeks down.

Let’s put that in perspective: Only 10 more to go.

That means we’re 75% of the way there. (And by “we’re”, I mean “Yessi”).

She’s looking as happy and beautiful as ever. I’m honestly amazed at how resilient and strong she has been during this pregnancy.

One Goal. One Passion.

05 — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:08:13 +0000

We spent a week in Honduras with the charity Project Sole (the one we began 2.5 years ago) giving out over 1,800 pairs of shoes to orphans. It was the most amazing experience and renews our gratitude for the little things we enjoy in life.

We’ll spare the pictures and send you straight to the video from the trip.

Project Sole’s New Corporate HQ

05 — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:24:16 +0000

Project Sole continues to grow and gain momentum! I’m pleased to show off our new 11,000 sq/ft. home in Dallas, Texas. We appreciate Southwest Electronix relocating to leave us this great location!

We’re going to be busy remodeling the inside offices and lobby, so I’ll be sure to throw some more pics up as we scoot along.

22 Weeks

05 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:22:06 +0000

While leaving Albertsons, a cashier came up behind us and accused Yessidey of stealing a watermelon.

I mean, really?!

She’s a Her!

05 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:11:46 +0000

Little girls are the nicest things that can happen to people. They are born with a bit of angel-shine about them, and though it wears thin sometimes, there is always enough left to lasso your heart—even when they are sitting in the mud, or crying temperamental tears, or parading up the street in Mother’s best clothes.

A little girl can be sweeter (and badder) oftener than anyone else in the world. She can jitter around, and stomp, and make funny noises that frazzle your nerves, yet just when you open your mouth, she stands there demure with that special look in her eyes. A girl is Innocence playing in the mud, Beauty standing on its head, and Motherhood dragging a doll by the foot.

God borrows from many creatures to make a little girl. He uses the song of a bird, the squeal of a pig, the stubbornness of a mule, the antics of a monkey, the spryness of a grasshopper, the curiosity of a cat, the speed of a gazelle, the slyness of a fox, the softness of a kitten, and to top it all off He adds the mysterious mind of a woman.

A little girl likes new shoes, party dresses, small animals, first grade, noisemakers, the girl next door, dolls, make-believe, dancing lessons, ice cream, kitchens, coloring books, make-up, cans of water, going visiting, tea parties, and one boy. She doesn’t care so much for visitors, boys in general, large dogs, hand-me-downs, straight chairs, vegetables, snowsuits, or staying in the front yard.

She is loudest when you are thinking, the prettiest when she has provoked you, the busiest at bedtime, the quietest when you want to show her off, and the most flirtatious when she absolutely must not get the best of you again. Who else can cause you more grief, joy, irritation, satisfaction, embarrassment, and genuine delight than this combination of Eve, Salome, and Florence Nightingale.

She can muss up your home, your hair, and your dignity—spend your money, your time, and your patience—and just when your temper is ready to crack, her sunshine peeks through and you’ve lost again. Yes, she is a nerve-wracking nuisance, just a noisy bundle of mischief. But when your dreams tumble down and the world is a mess—when it seems you are pretty much of a fool after all—she can make you a king when she climbs on your knee and whispers, “I love you best of all!”

Baby Peanut Stevens

05 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:59:15 +0000

Now that the cat’s out of the bag… Here are the first two pictures we have in relation to our baby peanut. Gauging from the sonogram, I’d say that the baby definitely has Yessidey’s cuteness. Isn’t he/she just as pretty as a penny?!

Christmas Card and BABY ANNOUNCEMENT Pics!

05 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:11:09 +0000

We’ve been somewhat ‘busy’ since our last post.

Ha ha. But seriously…

It’s the holiday season and we decided it an opportune occasion to announce our little bun in the oven while sending out our Christmas cards. (Due June 5)

So we asked the uber-talented Amy Herfurth from our ward to do the shoot, and here are a few of the pics along with the card I made to send out:

EOY Deadline

05 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:53:07 +0000

How many pairs of shoes do we need to ship during the month of December?

A LOT.

How many pairs of shoes can we pack and ship before we leave for Oregon on Monday?

NOT ENOUGH.

If you correctly guess the total number of pairs in these brown boxes, we’ll give you a free pair of your choice.

Dwayne W Stevens

05 — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:02:57 +0000

This is a little post honoring a great man who lived with love and passion.

Yesterday was one of the most difficult days of my life as I publicly gave tribute at the memorial service of my own father. I love him, miss him, and will live in such a way to make him proud.

I find that the words of this sympathy card my mom received to be reverently accurate:

We all need a time to grieve -
Quiet time for reflection
To sift through memories
And come to grips
With what has happened.

We all need a time for tears,
Not for the one who is now
At peace in heaven,
But for ourselves as we realize
That things will never be the same.

We all need a time to just ‘be’,
When we can open ourselves to God
And let the reassurance
Of his everlasting love
Start to heal our broken hearts.

Praying for you and wishing you peace.