The Schmidts

Wednesday, April 14

The People we hold dear..

A few days ago Neal lost a co-worker,Neal had worked with for the last few years, and became good friends...
Bryan L. Judd

"B. Judd" Bryan returned to his Father in Heaven April 10, 2010. Born October 31, 1983 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Michael Lewis and Michelle Steinicke Judd. Married Jamie Jolley April 28, 2006 in Salt Lake City, UT. His greatest accomplishment was his wife, Jamie and sons, Ethan and Mason. Bryan was a hard worker and loved his job. He also loved his friends and was a peacemaker. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golf, was a die hard fan of the Dallas Cowboys and was a grill master. Survived by wife, Jamie; sons, Ethan and Mason; parents; brothers, Joshua (Chelsy) and Christian (Kimberly); niece, Madison; nephew, Jameson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12:00 noon at the Suncrest Ward, 5900 West 6200 South. Viewings will be held Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Thursday at the church, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established in the name of Ethan and Mason Judd at the America First Credit Union.
This what they put in the newspaper, Finds out that was having a very difficult time with life.. And sadly decided to take his own life... He will be Greatly missed.

No matter who you are what you do.. it never comes easy, this last past year Neal and I have lost 3 People who hold dear. A couple months ago Neal's uncle Greg, who he is named after, was in a heated argument with his wife, out of despite and decided to take his own life... We remember the good times and the bad.. and we will always miss Uncle Greg.

Back in July I lost 2 People with in a day that left a huge impact in my life, i still to this day think about them almost everyday.. and Wish i could have valued every conversation, very huge, a simple i love you, very holiday...
My Grandpa Calvin Dee Potter, he lived a very full life, i remember as a girl sitting on his lap, looking forward to going and spending the night as his house..

Grandpa, was one of the most beloved men i know.. by the loving supportive family.. Grandpa your always in my heart and always in my prayers

Darci Weydeveld, she was one of my bestest friends,a mother figure to me.. and always there.
Darci Pasted away on July 7, hours after saying goodby to my Grandfather in the hospital, with all my aunts, uncles and cousins. I heard of the News from my frantic mother, who dearly loved her sister and often spoke of her has her own spirit, the friendship had weaken thru out the years, and Darci and i had became very close, i would call her for advise, or even to just talk.. I always looked forward to that answer on the other line, and getting that warm fuzzy feeling that she ways thinking about me..
Upon Receiving the call.. i seemed to hurry home and call my husband saying we need to go... she is gone... she is gone, Neal not dealing with death had been such a great support with the long hours in the hospital, along side my grandpa, Says: ok what do i need to get, pack me a bag and im coming home from work.. As Soon as he arrived we rushed to Casper, Wyoming.. all most an 8 hour drive from Salt lake city, to find out that, us being 15 mins from the Hospital of where my aunt Darci had been rushed to, she had passed. Once we got word, we pulled over and i just broke down and cryed, almost being midnight..
The next day we headed to see Chris ( her husband) and her kids, to give them love and support, When arriving to the house... all i could do was think.... i can still feel her and cry, one of the most significant people in my life had pasted and i couldn't get here in time to let her feel me and know i am here..i was coming for you...

As time goes on.. i stil have a hard time thinking of her... But Forever and always you will be with me..

Tuesday, April 13

some more pictures of Lexie

Lexie Lo, we try for another puppy ha ha ..

So im sure you all remember are first try at having a puppy.. not very successful since.. we basically don't have Sophie anymore... We honestly thought we WERE NOT DOG people... Cause this puppy wouldn't go the bathroom outside on the grass like normal dogs do, it was always right after you bring her in from the outside.. waiting forever for her to go potty and she would just stand there and look at you like you were dumb... and she would poop.. in the front entryway.. EVERY time.. or would go right in front of the door...it seriously got old fast.. But it all started with the first night, this is everything we did WRONG!

Let the GREAT dane puppy on the couch.
Let the GREAT dane puppy sleep with you, not only do they grow up to 220 pounds, you really dont have room for 2 people that weight both more then 120 pounds, put a dog that will be twice that in the mix, and it sure doesnt help your sex life.. at all...
Getting Sophie out of the kennel every time she cried.
Giving her treats..ALL the time.."she was just so cute"
getting lazy and letting her go on the Green area of our deck, it was shorta like grass..
and lastly being a push over.. i have sent it once and i will say it a again.. you need to be firm and strict when potty training with a dog.

so.. we put her on ksl and sold her with in a day of her being on there.. no a nice young man, thats not married doesnt have a girlfriend, and can cuddle with sophie all night long..

So how it came about with getting another dog..I'm not going to lie i LOVE puppies i think they all are so dang cute!!! I just want a dog that will be a puppy forever and ever.. but will be trained.. Ha

Knowing that wont ever happen i still left i wanted a great dane, after everything that had happened with sophie, i went on line and found Lexie and i pretty much fell in love with this puppy..

So we got her 7 days before my birthday as my birthday present!! She was 25 pounds and born on August 23 2009.

She is a blue meral and fawn mixed with a European great dane.. From the day we picked her up she has been the most lazy dog have known, She totally has attitude with me, she loves neal !! I think she knows we are having a hard time and that kinda gets to her as well, she loves getting in the bath tub, and loves running out the front door when im not looking, and running around like she has never ran with out a lease before...

I think i need some prayers...

Well since i am so bad at blogging... i thought i might give another try! ha ha
Cause i know i have so many readers... ha

Anyways.. Up date.. We have been married 2 Years this year, and together almost 3, i honestly never thought i could love someone this much and relay on someone so much... Currently Neal is working in Idaho and has been there since Feb. 5, i never thought it would be this hard to not have your best friend, soul mate, boyfriend, husband, spouse.. be gone. After makeing a life doing the same thing everyday seeing the same person everyday, kissing him, huging him, sleeping next to him, even just coming home to him and sitting by him while he watches tv. No matter how simple it is.. you miss.. We have been having a very diffcult time with this. You think that it would get easier and easier as time goes on ... Sad to tell you it DOESNT. I never ever ever thought of how lame i really am, with out neal.. i hardly have any friends, then when i got let go from my job to study to get licensed for my next job.. i honestly.. just sit at home and talk to the dog... Its even sader wen Neal is home.. i still talk to the dog like she is going to give me a response.. ha ha go figure right! so basically when I see neal is... Sunday, Saturday, and Friday afternoon...You Never value what you have untill you dont have it anymore..

And As for me... Well I got a job offer with New York Life, Saleing life insurance, money markets and investments, neal and i decided to take it, that way i could be closer to home, and be a little more flexable with my time. Sounds easy right? HA My job found out that i had said yes to the new job, and pretty much let me go on the spot, because i was needing to get my insurance license's, series 6 and series 63, which is fine.. i kind went in with a very cooky mind set.. yea i really should have... this is very hard, and on top of that i am studying all on my own! NO teacher No class room... just cali with a book.. and ill tell you what.. i kinda have a slit case of ADD also none as ADHD...Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- also referred to ADD or ADHD -- is a biological, brain based condition that is characterized by poor attention and distractibility and/or hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. It is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children. Symptoms may continue into adolescence and adulthood. If left untreated, ADHD can lead to poor school/work performance, poor social relationships and a general feeling of low self esteem. Yeah Do you see the Part about poor attention, thats me i feel i always can find something better to do, or something with no effort..Hench im blogging now of all times, since i do it so offten, now when i could be studing, yeah my test is tomorrow at 2.. i think i needs some prayers!