Catchng Up

So many things have been going on lately... I think it's called LIFE! My blog, however, has suffered. So I will try to catch up on the news that has been happening to the Walch Family!

First off......

Hunter Adam Walch is going to join the Walch clan on or around August 30th. We are so excited to have a new member of our family and we are so excited to be Nana and Papa. We can't wait to get to hold this little angel from Heaven and he will be one of our greatest blessings. I am sure that he will be one of the cutest babies that have ever come down from Heaven ( okay... I may be a little bit biased.. but that is my opinion!!)

Second....

We have less than 300 days before I get to hug my missionary son. I can't wait for that day. The first year seemed to drag by, but the second one has been going faster. I am excited that he has been out for 15 months and we will be able to talk to him next month for Mother's Day. I look forward to the day when he is home for good.

Third....

So, my Twilight Lovin , Team Edward Fan Daughter who can't STAND Jacob. LOVES NEW MOON and is going to be 16 in a few weeks and that means dating! Ugh!! I am not sure that I am ready for that to happen. She's so cute... ( here I go with the biased opinions again...sorry, can't help it!) And so I think that the boys will be knocking down the door. She all ready has them in line I think. Her newest 'beau' is David and she thinks that he is just the best thing ever!!! Another thing that I am very proud of her for is this.......
She has earned her Young Women's Medallion. Actually, both JENNA AND I have earned our medallion. She was finished long before I was and she waitied for me so that we could get it together in Sacrament meeting. I love her for achieving that objective. She is now working on getting her honor bee. We do, however, have both of our medallions in silver instead of gold. I am very proud of her... just like when Jared got his Duty To God. It was a nice day... And it was one of the paydays of being a mom.

Fourth...
We have finished Jenna's room. It looks so pretty in brown and pink. Her giant bed takes us most of the room but it is totally her and she is very excited to have all of this space to spread out! I will post pics later when she has her bed made and her room straightened. She went to the temple today with her Young Womens for baptisms. What a good girl....!

Fifth....
Jared has been promoted to District Leader and is over the missionaries ( Elders and Sisters) in his district. We are loving hearing about all of his successes and adventures ... and we can't wait to go pick him up in 9 months!

Well, I think that I have updated everything that has gone on I think in our family. I will try to be better at keeping this up to date. Until next time my friends......

She's SOOO Happy... Me... not so much!

So, after much persuading on her part, Jenna finally convinced me to let her cut her hair. She was so excited, but I had to leave the salon ecause I cried when she cut 14 more inches off her hair! She is so happy and I do have to say that she looks just darling. She made me a deal that she won't cut her hair again until after she graduates, so we will see if we stick to the deal. I want her hair to be long for her Senior pictures!
Here is the finished product... she's adorable if I do say so myself! I am excited to see her so happy with her braces off and her contacts in and her hair cut. She's such a darling girl !!!I love her alot!

Jared's First Year Mark !

Jared has been out for one whole year. It has been the best and the hardest thing that I have ever done. My friends have been there for me through thick and thin. On January 28th, I sent out an email thanking everyone for being there for me. I also brought a cake to work that said.... Hip Hip Horray! 1 Year today!! Everyone enjoyed the cake, but I loved being able to thank everyone and giving hugs and such. It was a wonderful day, but a hard day. I didn't think that it would be hard, but it was! Jared was on my mind every second of the day, and there were more tears. My sweet friend, who is also a missionary mom, left this on my desk.

It said, "Happy Hump Year! You are one half way there Mom!" She gave me half a snickers bar, one half pkg of M & M's, one half pkg Starburst, one half Granny's pink sugar cookie, and one half coke. It was co cute and it made me laugh! She made my day and it made it better. She helped me to get thru the day. It was a great day and I am so proud of Jared for making it a year and even more. I am glad to see the changes that have happened to Jared. I am very proud of who he is becoming. He is an amazing young man and I am proud to be his mom! We have 11 fast Sundays and counting!!!

11 days to our year mark

Hello everyone!
Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. I have had so many things that have gone on and something had to give, so it was this. Work has been crazy busy and things have been hectic at home as well, so hopefully it will be better soon!
Christmas was just wonderful. We got the best gift ever.... an hour and 20 minute phone call from Jared. He is doing just amazing and he couldnt' be happier. I am so proud of him. He is loving his mission and is still in France, but hopes to be transferred back to Switzerland soon. He has such a great attitude and is loving every second. He says that he doesn't know how this time has gone so fast. He can't believe that it's been a whole year almost. 51 weeks and counting. I can't wait till we get to start doing down on our mountain on our calendar. It's been such a blessing to have him serve the Lord is this capacity. We are so proud of him. It's so amazing to see him grow and learn. We all got to talk to him on the speaker phone. It was terrific!!
Next, Jenna asked for a bedroom redo for her gift. She got a new bedroom set with a Queen Cherry sleigh bed. It is so pretty. Her room is pink and brown and her bedding is really pretty. I will post photos when it gets all completed. It has been postponed a bit because she had surgery in the middle of this. She had her tonsils and her adenoids out and it was a bit harder than we had expected. She is doing better now, but one side still hasn't healed yet. She has been out of school for 6 days and will go back on Wednesday. We are excited that she gets to go back to school. It will be nice to get back into our routine.
Grandma is still hanging in there but we wish that she would be able to go home soon. I know that she is waiting for Jared to come home but I don't know if she ( or we ) can make it another whole year. I know that she is trying to keep her promise to Jared. He wishes that she will get to go home and be with Grandpa soon. My Dad is also having a hard time being alone without Mary. I wish that I was closer (in distance) to him so that we could visit him more often.
Also, things with Relief Society have been keeping me hopping! This week I have 3 nights .... Tuesday visitng, Wednesday our meeting, and Thursday, a Stake training. I love being in the presdiency with such great ladies.... Sometimes it just overwhelming. But I can take some time and serve the Lord with gratitude!!!
Jared is supposed to let us know if he is staying in France or is getting transferred. I will post his next letter soon. Until next time my friends..... take care.

How cute is this?

And with all of the returned missionaries that I know... this MUST be true! I just had to post it as I was so thinking about Jared!!! Too much fun!

I figured it out!!!

For some reason, my posts aren't showing up. I figured it out when I updated Jenna's blog ( with my address.) I deleted it and then added it again and it worked. Please do that so that all of my updated will show up! Thanks everyone!!!

Posts not showing up

I think that there is something wrong with my blog. My new posts aren't showing up. I am writing this little post to see if it will update automatically and catch up. Sorry guys, I've been posting, promise!!! Let's see if this remedies the problem!