The Baumanns

Good Week............

2012-01-12T17:01:00.000-08:00

Well we had a good week, we got to go to Vegas and see our friend Heath Harmison perform at the Orelines Casino he is a comedian and is so funny. I have had some work trickle in and that's good but I am so ready for spring it is not even funny. The kids are good and I will put up some pictures on my next post I figure its time I'm just not one of those people that adds a pic everyday. Kenna and I are having fun helping Cori get ready for her wedding and Despite my efforts to get Carl to run screaming into the night : ) I am so glad he and Cori are getting married.( Good luck Carl )

Anyway short but sweat I am trying to keep up on my blogging. Hope you are all well.

New outlook......

2012-01-06T10:05:00.000-08:00

So I have been a very negative person lately, letting people hurt me and define who I am. Well that's changing right now! I like who I am I'm proud of the father, husband, and friend that I am, I have a new outlook some very bad things have happened lately that have opened my eye's and shown me I decide my attitude not other people. I had a great meeting with my Bishop and I decided I have let my roll as the Priesthood holder slide and the result has been miserable. I have challenged my self to do my best to do all I can to be my best I will follow the teachings and my heart for I know they are both right and true. Also I will b blogging more about the positive in my life not the negative.

So get ready for my new attitude!!

P.s. My fire is back so watch out Sean is back.

Holy Crap A New Post!!!!!!!!!

2011-12-05T08:50:00.000-08:00

So I thought it was time for a blog update, well for you who don't know Kenna is pregnant!!!!!! We get to find out what we are having right before Christmas which is pretty exciting, the kids are having fun trying to come up with names for the new baby. The kids are doing great they both love school and Liam is walking, talking, problem solving and so much more I am very impressed with him. I am doing well, I have started my own business which has been great I love the work and I feel like I finally found my career in life. Kenna is great she loves being the stay at home mommy even though I know the kids drive her nuts sometimes. : ) The move back from Idaho has not brought back all that we wanted, there are times when we wish we had not come back, we thought we were coming home but found out that was not the case. I am glad to be back for the simple fact that I have great friends and so many opportunities to make a good business here. So I will take the bad because it comes with so much good, and to you out there that's trying to put me down for being me, you don't know me and you will not get a chance to know me. I am proud of the person I have become and would not change a thing in my life good or bad because I have a wonderful wife who loves me, great kids, amazing friends and what else can anyone ask for?

So that's my update: Things are not always Great but I am thankful that there not worse. : )

Time..............

2011-05-22T09:50:00.000-07:00

So I have not blogged in a long time and it is because I have not had much to say. I don't even think that many people read this blog however I just felt like putting a little something down. So I have found that as time goes on and people grow and change there are some very sad consequences to this change in life, such as not liking who someone has become or even who you may have changed into. The more things change the more you want them to stay the same I have heard this said and yet I greatly disagree with this statement because with out change life would have not purpose, so all I can say is deal with it, it is a fact of life nothing ever stay's the same it is how we deal with change that defines who we are as a person. You can embrace it or throw a tantrum like a spoiled little brat who does not get there way. I know what kind of person I am do you know what kind of person you are think about it and you may be surprised, do you run from change or are you there for the people in you life who even though you might not understand what the are going thru or where they may be coming from, do you respond and are you there for them or do you ignore it and hope it goes away? I ran away a lot and am finding that this has just left me alone and empty it was not till I accepted change that I learned to truly be happy with my life. I hope everyone that reads this is happy and healthy I wish no one pain or sadness, Anyway not sure who reads this but just felt like saying how I have been feeling lately.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-19T19:56:00.001-08:00

So lately I have felt like a total Grinch every little thing that has gone wrong lately I have blamed someone who really is not to blame. I have had a hard time feeling the Christmas Spirit and I only have myself to put that on. This year is what I hope is the close to some of the wrost year's of mine and Kenna's lives I am ready for a new start, and although the next few years will be spent without Dallas ( Sigh ) I know he will be back and it will feel like no time has passed at all. So here I am saying I am going to stop blaming myself for things that are out of my control I am going to accept that one of my best friends is leaving on his Mission and I am going to start next year with hope and faith that the worst is behind us.

Love to all and a Merry Christmas.

Update............

2010-11-21T14:33:00.000-08:00

So we have finally moved into the new house and I think all though it is smaller than we are used to it is very cute. I love the back yard and it even has a side yard so someday Sean can get a dog. Now I just have to deal with unpacking I hate that part of moving, as a matter of fact I have gotten to were I hate everything about moving. Sean is doing great at work and has even had some offers that we are considering for the new year, I hope that things are finally starting to turn around for us. We went to Jude's baby blessing today and as I saw Sean running around with his niece Emily I know why we came back it is so important for him to be around family as it is for me as well. I loved seeing little Jude with his yellow bow tie and all the loving family that surrounded him what an amazing thing to have a loving and supportive family.

Thanks to all who read this blog even if I don't post that often.

Torn Between Two Places

2010-10-10T10:01:00.000-07:00

This is my first blog since we got back to Saint George Utah, I just realized that I am torn between two places. I am happy to be back and yet I still really miss Idaho, it is really hard to not feel at home anywhere, don't get me wrong I am so happy to be back around my family but I left some great family and friends in Idaho as well. I just wish I could have my cake and eat it to. Sean is a lot happier I can tell, he really liked working at this Sears and I can just hear it in his voice when he is talking about it that he is happy to be back with a good company. I know we will adjust better when we have our own place and things will start to settle back down I am just not that willing to wait I am not that kind of a person I want it all now.

Kamilla I really miss you and Nick and Nicole and Sean say's most of all Wyatt. I can't wait to see you soon and be prepared for me not to want to let you go.

A Great Goodbye

2010-09-29T15:10:00.000-07:00

So we had a great goodbye picnic with the Bells. I will add more pictures later I am still learning how to do this, This is my second post though you all should be proud.

So Wyatt was very sad to see us go!!!!

No faith

2010-09-17T18:49:00.000-07:00

So it appears that no one believes I will blog, guess what you're part right my goal is to write once a year. But seriously people you've heard of the phone right. No I've been wanting to blog forever I just can't get up the courage to do it. I'm never as self conscious as I am when I try to write anything down.

Life's been hectic as of late. Gavin's back in school and I love hate it, love it because he's not home making noise hate it because I miss him, what are you going to do right. Piper is driving me crazy because she's so bored she's just like me she thinks life should be exciting every minute of the day and she never wants to sleep just like me she thinks the party should keep going until you just can't move anymore. Liam is getting bigger and I love it because he's smiling all the time now, he also started laughing today and he has slept straight through the night the last two nights 10 hrs. woo hoo. We took Liam to his 2 mo. appt. he now weighs 11 lbs. and has grown to 22 in. Well that's all you're going to get from me for now we'll see if I can conquer this phobia of mine.

No More......

2010-09-13T13:39:00.001-07:00

So I have decided not to blog anymore. Kenna said she will try to start blogging, but we will have to just see.

Holy Wind Storm Batman!!!!!!!

2010-08-23T10:57:00.000-07:00

So we had a huge wind storm Saturday night!!!!!! We lost power about 11:00 pm and I think we got it back around 4 or 5 am. At about Midnight my BBQ was blown off the patio and is now bent to all hell, and every feeding with Liam included flashlights, candles and of course tears. The next morning on the way to church we saw a couple of tree's that had been blown down, swimming pools in the wrong yards, a trampoline fliped up on end, and so many tumble weeds they almost had one car buried. I have never in my life heard wind so loud that talking to Kenna you had to speak up to be heard. The kids slept through it just fine, I even tried to wake up Gavin to give him a flashlight in case he or Piper needed to go to the bathroom and after about the fifth attempt at telling him what was going on I gave up and told him to go back to sleep. Anyway the funny thing is even though we got our power back in time to get ready for church there were other members who were not so lucky.

Anyway I just thought I would let you know what our weekend was like. How was yours?"

More Pics

2010-08-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

Just some random pics from the last few weeks.

Liam Robert Baumann

2010-07-19T19:41:00.001-07:00

This is just a few pics of or new bundle of joy.

New Blog....

2010-06-27T16:56:00.000-07:00

So I have a new blog check it out and let me know what you think.

http://sbaumann.blogspot.com/

Update............

2010-06-16T09:04:00.000-07:00

So looks like Liam Robert Baumann will be joining us within 3 weeks!!!!! ( I'm not ready! ) I can't wait to see the little guy I just wish I had a little more time to get some more stuff ready for him. Kenna can't wait to get this kid out and have her body back, Lisa will be coming up and so might Dallas but we are going to miss the rest of you guy's it was always such a big party when Kenna would go into labor I will miss that. So my new job is going well I just have to work 3 times as hard to make any money and I'm exhausted, plus I work 12-13 hour day's and never get to see the kids, Oh Well.

The weather here has been getting better but it's still pretty ugly outside most day's, it's hard to stay happy when it's always dark and rainy out. Well I think we are going to try and go to the Zoo so hope you are all well.

Random Pictures....

2010-05-15T17:23:00.000-07:00

Here are just some random things from a great Saturday with the family.

So Fun..............

2010-05-10T16:03:00.000-07:00

So the trip to Saint George was so much fun I wish we could have stayed longer. It was so nice seeing everyone I had not been back since the Marathon in October, and I was amazed at all the little things that have changed in a place I new so well not even a year ago. I loved spending time with everyone and of course that little Emily stole my heart once again, I can not get over how much I love that little girl I would move back just to be around her. : ) Believe it or not I had forgotten how pretty all the red rock's are and I loved our picnic I think Lisa did great planning all the things to keep everyone entertained and yes I am a total wimp and I'm still sore from climbing white mountain but six months ago I never would have even tried. Anyway I can't wait till we come back to bless this baby.

Okay Really...............

2010-04-24T19:20:00.000-07:00

" In my world everyone eats rainbows and poops butterflies. " So some day's I wish this was true because on most day's I am just worn out Mentally, Physically and Spiritually and yet no matter how hard I try to relax and take it easy life just always seems to get in the way, now I'm not complaining even though it sounds like I am I just could really use a break. That's why I can not wait for our trip to Saint George I could use a family boost and a break. I am sure that at the end I will not be ready to come home and back to life. I love my job but I am on a new team that will take some getting use to but we can't all get along with everyone right? Anyway just felt like putting down on paper how I am feeling sometimes that is enough to get you by for a little while.

On a happy not I can't not wait till this new little guy graces us with his presence I hope to high hell he is better behaved then little miss Piper was but that might be to much to ask. : ) Gavin and Piper both love to feel the baby kick and it makes me so excited for them to have a new baby brother. Any hew kids are ready for bed and I am ready for some R & R hope you are all well.

The Kids..............

2010-03-24T10:29:00.001-07:00

So these 2 sweet good looking kids are driving me nuts. They have turned into siblings, they fight over the dumbest things and taunt each other at no end. I swear they are killing the joy of adding a third to the mix. They had a lot of fun this week with the family, piper is still asking for Randi though. Anyway I also thought I would post a couple of pics for those of you who have not seen them for a while.

What to say................

2010-03-09T19:18:00.000-08:00

Well what can I say I love Idaho I love my job and things are finally starting to look up, I thought it could never be so. I truly thank Heavenly Father for guiding us to Idaho although we are home sick and have some of our same hills to climb over this is most definantly the place we are meant to be to over come the struggles from the past 3 years. Directv has some many great perks I never new I was able to receive being a high school drop out. Great pay, Great benefits and yes it's true free t.v the best perk of all. : ) I am also very excited to have this new little baby come into our lives, besides it's not like we get to sleep right now anyway with my job and Kenna's insomnia. We still have not quit come up with a set name but we are very close, we just need to agree on 1 of two names. Anyway just thought I would check hope you all are well.

Life...........

2010-02-18T19:36:00.000-08:00

So we have finally made the move complete, it was without a doubt one of the most exhausting things in the would to move twice in 6 months. But we are very pleased with the new place and we are very happy here.Work is going great and it comes with a ton of perks, now if I could just get over being home sick life might start going better for us. I can't wait for it to turn spring and see how pretty Idaho is in all the seasons. I really want a puppy and Kenna thinks its because I miss the whole family and maybe she is right however that does not mean I want the puppy any less. : ) Anyway just wanted to check in hope you all are well and happy.

ANGEL...........

2010-01-07T11:31:00.000-08:00

Softly, sweetly and with much cheer the beautiful angel whispered "the new year is here". Get a fresh start and lead with your heart, forget the past its time for a fresh start.
Family that's missed celebrate with a kiss, don't shed a tear the new year is here.
Leave anger behind, clear your mind, proceed with no fear the new year is here.
Softly, sweetly and with much cheer the beautiful angel whispered " your fresh start is here".

Snow.................

2009-12-12T16:17:00.001-08:00

Snow I forgot how pretty it is, it's been a long time since I have lived somewhere it snow's. I did not realize I missed it. My first white Christmas in a long time it is so great. Kamilla's baby was born a few day's ago I have not yet seen him but I can't wait. ( Don't worry Emily your my number one ) I can't wait for Kenna to have a new baby for me to worry, stress, and wonder about.

Love to you all,

And Merry Christmas!!!

Holiday.....

2009-12-05T14:07:00.000-08:00

So seconds ago I watch a slide so of the Gardners trip to Disneyland. Wow I did not realize how much I miss all of you guy's especially around the holiday's. Emily is growing up so fast and so pretty I can't believe it. We really wish we could have been the too, things are going well here Kenna is pretty home sick and can't wait to come see you guy's for Christmas I hope I get to come to. I hope you all have a great Christmas and we would love some visits in the future we would love to show you guy's where we live.

Love to you all.....

Just an update......

2009-10-11T09:11:00.000-07:00

So we are on month three here in Idaho and I think we are starting to settle in. Our trip to Saint George last week was great and very needed I did not realize how much I missed Family in till we were all hanging out and it felt great and familiar. We spent most of the trip playing Beatles Rock Band and I would not have had it any other way Trenton is amazing on the drums and Trevor is not far behind him. I could not believe how big Emily has gotten and she is so beautiful it's not right. Kenna thinks she did not do to well on the marathon but I am so inspired by her she does not train and she got very sick and yet she still finished the race on sheer will power, I am very proud to call her my wife.

The trip home was long and at points a little scary, there was a huge rain storm from Provo to Ogdon but here is the crazy part, we drove through about an hour and a half of snow from Pocatello to Twin Falls. We were not use to that at all.

Anyway we can't wait for the next trip.......

We miss you all.

Saint George.....

2009-09-29T07:40:00.000-07:00

Well we are headed to St. George tomorrow, can't wait to see everyone we have missed you all so much. (EMILY) :) We love it here in Boise but we are ready for a family recharge, that and Beatles Rock Band.

So we will see you all in a day or so.....

Fun With The Gardners.....

2009-09-18T08:16:00.000-07:00

So Dale and Lisa came to visit us here in Boise and it was so great to see them I did not know I was home sick till they left. Luckily we will be in St. George in a few weeks and we will get to see everyone. We should be there for about four day's and I can't wait I am going to eat up Emily she is getting so big and DAMN CUTE!!!

Trenton we hope your doing alright our thoughts and prayer's are with you getting better.

Hope you all are well............

Amazing............

2009-08-28T21:25:00.000-07:00

I have an amazing family did you know that? Dale and Lisa will be up next week with the rest of our stuff, and me and Kenna are loving being so close to Nick and Kamilla. ( If we could get Maria here I would be on cloud nine. ) We miss all of you and can't wait till we are able to come down and visit and Dallas has to come up and snowboard in the winter. ( Trenton too. ) Trevor and Kristy I know it's soooooo cold but bring that baby to see me.

Gavin starts school in a week so that will be fun for him. I can't wait for the seasons to change and feel the wonderful Christmas and holiday spirit.

Love to you all...............

Family...........

2009-08-21T13:46:00.000-07:00

Well as you can see we now have Internet once again. I have been going through withdrawals without it. Things are going good here in Idaho however we do miss having the ability to go see family whenever we wanted and or needed to. I have not been home sick however I have been family sick, I miss my beautiful niece and all of you that are more dear to me than you can ever know. Dale and Lisa will be coming up on labor day weekend. I can't wait to see them I need a little familiarity, we love being so close to Nick and Kamila and Nicole they have been a great help in the transfer to our new lives. Work is good however I miss the people at my old store I just don't do well with people I don't know.

The kids are doing very well Gavin has school soon which I think will be hard on Piper but it will also so be good for her. Gavin has already made a new friend here which I'm trying not to let drive me nuts. : ) All and all things are going better than I had expected. Now if we can just adjust to the many new adventures that lay instore for us we will be good.

We love and miss you all.......

Boise..............

2009-08-13T17:09:00.000-07:00

We have had such a smooth transfer to Boise. ( Thanks Kamilla ) we went to the beach today and had a lot of fun. Here are a few pics.

We Miss You All........

GOODBYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-08-02T21:58:00.000-07:00

Well tomorrow we head to Idaho. Wow I did not think this would be so hard, I guess I just did not want to think about it. I'm glad the kids don't really understand what's going on even though when Gavin went to his friends to say goodbye he took a tissue out of his shirt and said " this is in case I cry because this is a sad day. " How can you not melt over that? The goodbye's were very hard and emotional and I did not even get to say goodbye to everyone I wanted to so " goodbye I will miss you all. "

We have had so many people help us the neighbors alone have been amazing, and we will even have more coming tomorrow to help load the truck. Saint George, what can I say you have given me a lot of memories. ( Even though I would like to give some of the memories back.) I will miss it here but we know that Idaho is where we need to be, so as sad as we are once again I say " Goodbye "

Love,

Sean & Kenna and the kids.

NO WIFE NO KIDS NO PROBLEM.......

2009-07-19T21:48:00.000-07:00

Well Kenna and the kids will be headed to Idaho on Wednesday and will be gone till Sunday!!! Now don't get me wrong I will miss them so much, however yyyyyyyyyyyyyyiiiiiiiiiiiippppppppppppppiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will have a quiet house and as I'm typing this Piper is screaming : ) It's always nice to have some alone time, I will be working almost the whole time but I plan to go see Transformers even if I have to go alone.

So on another note this week has been complete HELL!!!!! Thank you so much to those who helped me through this week. ( You know who you are. ) I feel that this week has been preparation for the months to come as we make this huge change in our lives. I know with all my heart that this is the right decision so no matter how hard it becomes I know we will overcome. We will miss our family so much words can't express it but we look forward to meeting new people and being around nick and Kamila.

And as you all know and because I do not deny it "EMILY YOUR UNCLE SEAN LOVES YOU SO MUCH AND HE WILL MISS SEEING YOU GROW UP!!!!!" But I will make every visit count. We are very pleased to have such a wonderful family thank you all for everything you do.

Love to you all.......

Idaho................

2009-07-13T17:02:00.001-07:00

Well I fly up to Idaho on Wednesday......... have you ever been excited and terrified at the same time? I have never traveled by my-self, and yes I know that sounds lame but I want my wife. :( I get the opportunity to meet my new boss and get the lay of the land in Boise, Kenna is going up next week with Dale and Lisa to find a place for us to live, we have a place we really want so pray for us that things will work out the best they can.

P.S Good luck Randi without Trenton you can come over when ever you want........ but I will not come check out your house if you hear funny noises. :p

A WORLD OF CRAP................

2009-06-30T16:12:00.000-07:00

Why can't I just live in the moment? I can't just enjoy the simple pleasures? Why do I spend all my time worrying about what is going to happen in the future? The month to come is going to be pure hell and yet I can't wait.......

Well I'm sure everyone knows that Kenna and I are moving to Idaho. We can't wait, there is just to much bad blood in Utah I'm ready for a fresh start, I am ready to be independent and not be able to run to loved ones when things get hard, I know that sounds crazy but it's true. ( I'm not to sure about the snow though ) :p

Now if I can just get past not being around everyone I love and more than anything I will miss my beautiful niece. :( The kids are excited yet Gavin will miss all the friends he made, but he is such a great kid I know he will have no trouble making new one's.

Wish us luck and hope everything goes smoothly.

A Leap Of Faith.....................

2009-06-23T13:09:00.000-07:00

" God is not meant to be understood intellectually. Sometimes he is absent on purpose, he wants us to doubt, it makes us stronger, it opens other doors. If you question the existence of GOD it means he is working on you. "

Kenna and I are about to take a leap of faith, lets hope it works out the way we want.

Sorry I have not blogged in a wile I have had a lot on my plate, but we are good and hope you are all the same. We had fun on the Idaho trip even though I came back sick. It was so pretty up there and I even liked all the rain.

We love you all.

I MISS BEING A KID.................

2009-06-04T12:55:00.000-07:00

Okay I miss being a kid life is so much simpler. And yet no matter how hard I try I still grow up. Oh well I guess I will just live through my kids. : )

A Better Life..........

2009-05-26T18:49:00.000-07:00

Well what can I say life is good! I love my new position at sears and it is going great. I know it was a holiday yesterday but I still feel truly blessed by Heavenly Father, I sold over ten grand. I am going to have a nice check, and it's about time to. : ) Things just seem to be falling into place, it truly strengthens my Testimony I know I am receiving blessing even though sometimes I don't think I deserve them. Things still seem rocky but I have the support and love of a wonderful family, thank you all so much.

Now on another note I HAVE THE CUTEST NIECE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Emily is so damn cute I can't stand it, Trevor and Kristy you guys did good. I love just holding that little girl even if it is imposable to wake her up. We were all worried how Piper would handle not being the baby anymore but even Piper can't stay away from that cute baby. And of course now I'm dying to have another baby and what better time, we just got insurance. ( yet another blessing )

I hope you all are well and happy.

Realization.......

2009-05-14T15:48:00.000-07:00

I realized something today, I realized that I have spent so much time looking at my past that I have not seen much of a future. When you are looking behind you, you miss so many wonderful things in front of you. It does not take strength to hold on to your past but the true struggle is to simply let it go. For whatever reasons my life seems hard I'm learning to not curse the bad things in my life but to thank God for allowing me to see and appreciate the good from the bad. I would not be who I am today were it not for the experiences that I have endured, this past year has helped me open my eyes to the several factors that have caused me hurt and anger. I am going to spend the rest of my life simply loving who I am and those who are in my heart. I spent most of my life in disguise with a fake grin on my face saying " I'm Fine ". I have had so many things happen to me and my family both immediate and extended, some good and many bad. And I am proud to say " I'm Happy ". I know that life comes with ups and downs. ( And most times there are more downs than ups ) I love my kids, I love my wife and I love my life. What more can anyone ask for?

High Hopes.......................

2009-05-12T19:16:00.000-07:00

I have high hopes for my new position at sears. In my first week I sold over five thousand dollars. ( And no that is not an exaggeration for those of you who know who you are. ) I never thought I would be good at sales mainly because I hate people. : p However I am loving it, and I am very thankful for all the blessings in my life I feel that there is now light at the end of a very dark tunnel. I leaving my past behind and moving onto the future. Thank you all who not only supported my life changes but are happy for them as well.

Anyway we are so dying for Kristy to pop I can't wait to have a real niece, I know Trevor and Kristy can't wait either. : )

P.S Kristy better call before the kid is already here. :P

SO FAR SO GOOD.....................

2009-05-06T19:28:00.000-07:00

Well so far so good I started my new position at sears " Supervisor Of Sales ".
I was a little nervous having never done commission however I seem to be doing great.
I really hope this will be the sigh of relef we need. I know that commission can change week to week so we are going to be smart and when I have a really good check we need to save for the one that's not so great. This past year has been the best worst time of my life. I know that the church has been a big part of it.

The kids are great Gavin has the week off from school which is nice, however he misses it. ( I better enjoy it I know it won't last ). We finally got Piper off sippes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is so stubborn I can't believe we won. ( I know she gets the stubbornness from the Gardner's side ). :p So all and all just good things to report for once.

HOPE YOU ARE ALL WELL.................

Our Little Graduate..................

2009-04-29T12:31:00.001-07:00

Can you believe that our little doober has grown up so fast and so handsome. I can't believe it, he was a baby just yesterday what happened when did he grow up? In a few short weeks I will have a 1rst grader in the house..............NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway we just got these pics and I am just a proud dad so I had to show them off.

SEE I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-04-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

So if you go back and read my post right before this one you will read about how Gavin is on a sleep over and how it scares me to death. Now I don't want to sound over protective but I worry that things can go wrong and he could end up hurt. SEE I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Great Date Night...................

2009-04-24T21:11:00.001-07:00

We had a great date night with Trenton and Randi. We went and did sealings at the Temple, what better way to spend a night together. I never would have thought of the Temple as being romantic and yet it's all about love and eternity so how could it not be romantic. We then went and had dinner at Samurai 21 which is the girls favorite place to eat so as long as the girls are happy life is good. : p Life is going good as well I signed my final papers on my promotion today and will be starting on the 3rd which will be so good and take a little of the stress of.

The kids are doing great Gavin is on his first sleepover which has me going out of my mind but oh well it's good for him I just was not ready for him to grow up so fast. I know he will have a blast though he went camping with the some friends from the ward. I'm glad he has friends even if it does scare me to death.

Piper is just as cute and annoying as ever, she is potty trained which is great. She got it so much quicker than Gavin did but I hear that's normal. So ya life's going great, what more can you say right?

Hope you are all well.............

Words can't express.

2009-04-20T18:15:00.000-07:00

Words can't express the emotions I have gone through this past week. A lot of ups and some very big downs........
Then Saturday came, it was all worth it! The Temple is the single most beautiful place on the face of the earth. The experiences that were had can never be described or forgotten. Thank you to all of those who were able to come and to the few that could not come thank you for being there in spirit.

I was escorted by my wonderful friend and bishop which will forever be in my heart. I want to ask all of you to please say a prayer for him and his family, the Hatches found out on Saturday that there son's cancer has returned and in double amounts. Bishop Hatch was released from his calling yesterday in order to take care of his family, so please remember him in your prayers.

Kenna and I can not wait to return to the temple! Thank you again to all of you who supported me and my family in this trying yet wonderful time.

Love to you all.

The Count Down............

2009-04-16T19:03:00.000-07:00

The count down begins tomorrow is my last day of my old life. It's funny how life never turns out the way you plan it. (I'm thankfully that's the case. ) This week has been very trying, but with every challenge comes the opportunity to grow from it. I am very thankful for my life I would not be who I am today without the challenges I have overcome. Kenna and I are so blessed to have so many wonderful people in our life's and in our ward. Bishop Hatch will be my escort and I feel it's perfect he has lead me this far it only seems right that he continue leading me. I'm a little nervous but it's outweighed by the joy and excitement! : )

To those who can't make it ( two of you in particular ) Thank you for all the love and support not only with the past year but my whole marriage to Kenna.

Love To You All!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Easter+Candy+Kids=Headach

2009-04-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

So Easter was tons of fun and yet my head is pounding and my kids are flying high. : ) It was a fun day the kids dyed eggs ( even though I think Kenna and Randi had more fun then the kids. ) Kenna made a pretty cool rainbow egg but I still think Gavin's egg that he put in every color possible was the best.

Things..............

2009-04-13T21:07:00.000-07:00

Things always have a way of getting out of hand especially if you don't talk about them. I am the type to hold in my emotions till they explode and hurt everyone around me. My last post for example, however if you re-read it you will see I'm really mad at my-self and apologizing to everyone else for having to be around me. I was raised to believe that I was diseased and worthless ( and by that I meant my older brother for you who took it wrong ) and because of that little things to other people are big things to me because I'm fighting with my own self image and people get caught in the crossfire. I AM VERY SORRY FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!

Now I knew that this week would be hard but I am not going to let it ruin the good things in my life or let it push those I love and care about away from me. Sorry for my last post please understand it came from my own fears of being worthless and UN-wanted.

Love to you all ( especially those who have to put up with me ) :-)

Doubt..............

2009-04-12T20:22:00.000-07:00

Well I had a pretty good day right up till the end, right before we left the Gardner's from Sunday night dinner a comment was made that has caused me a lot of doubt and stress. I was told that I cuss to much, now I know when I get excited I tend to let a few loose however later when I told Kenna about it I mentioned how this person had also said the would be at the temple for me and Kenna if they can make it,this was no big deal in till I was told that they had already gotten the time off to come. So now I'm plagued with the annoying thought that this person might not feel that I am worthy to go to the temple, I know I have some ruff edges and with time I can smooth them out however I know in my heart that I am ready and worthy to take my family to the temple and I hope all of those who can come and do come do it out of joy and happiness and not obligation. If you doubt my worthiness's or my commitment to the gospel and church you are welcome to that opinion but please don't feel obligated to be a part of something you do not have trust in.

I know the person who said this comment that this whole rant is based on will be reading this and I want them to know, " I love you and respect you and I understand that I come off many way's as rude and unbearable and possibly a little offencive, but it is never intentional I never try to offend or hurt anyone. I'm sorry if I have. "

My favorite scripture so far is Moses 5:9
" And in that day the 'Holy Ghost fell upon Adem which beareth record of the father and the son saying: I am the only begotten of the father from the beginning, henceforth and forever, that as thou hast fallen thou mayest be redeemed and all mankind, even as many will. "

Poor Piper......

2009-04-10T22:10:00.000-07:00

Poor Piper has been so sick. The poor thing has been throwing up so much she even feel asleep with her head in the toilet.

Here we go.............

2009-04-08T12:59:00.000-07:00

Here we go the date is set, Sean and Kenna Baumann are going to the temple. April, 18 we will be receiving our endowments. We received our temple recommends last night and what an amazing experience that was. Bishop hatch is such an amazing man the spirit that radiates of him is nothing short of incredible. I think bishop hatch is almost more excited then we are. :-)

I still can't believe how far we have come especially me, less than a year ago I simply started letting the missionary's come and speak with me. It's so nice when things don't always happen the way you think. If you can't tell I'm very happy.

Conference.................

2009-04-05T15:13:00.001-07:00

Well I don't know about you but I got a lot out of conference this weekend. I felt the spirit very strongly and I feel the many of the messages hit home for me, also it has helped me to finalize on a few decisions that I needed to make. I have had many things to overcome and I have not yet even gotten close however I no longer feel so alone. I feel very loved as of late, there are so many people in my life I feel I can turn to in times of despair. ( I have never felt that way.) My prayers are with you all and I hope you all are well.

Life...............

2009-03-28T19:06:00.000-07:00

Life has many funny quarks, I often wonder if it is ever possible to predict what the future holds. I know its not possible but it's still fun to dream. : p However if anyone knows where I can get a crystal ball I wouldn't turn you away. " Life changes, seasons change, and people change but time is always the same. " That quote always gives me hope for a better tomorrow.

So spring is in the air we all know Randi is feeling it and loving it, how about the rest of you? I personally like winter more there is always a feeling of peace, as a matter of fact if it wasn't for the damn cold winter would be perfect. Oh well I guess I'll have to learn to love all for seasons.

WORDS..............

2009-03-26T22:30:00.000-07:00

Words are just ramblings put down on paper when you can't find the strength to say them. Kenna keeps telling me I express my-self so much better in my writing........... Well I guess one way is better then none. I have not been sleeping a whole lot lately, day's seem to melt into my nights. I am so tired and yet I can't sleep. Oh well what does whining change?

Works good, life is all right, and the kids are cute. I feel a little like the old Sean is trying to break free, I won't let him of course but I almost want to just to feel something familiar. There are so many things changing I am feeling a little overwhelmed. Or it can just be that I'm sleep deprived, who knows? Anyway hope you are all well and happy.

ONCE IN A LIFE TIME...............

2009-03-22T21:14:00.001-07:00

Today me and Kenna got to be apart of the dedication ceremony of the Draper Temple. WOW what an amazing opportunity and the amazing spirit that everyone carried with them, I feel very lucky to have been a part of that. I am so glad I have found the gospel in my life. Life was so empty without it.............
Hope you all are well and happy.

On another note life is still a bit stressful but it seems to get better day by day. I'm ready for Gavin to go back to school not that I don't love him it's just nice to not have to worry about him and get some things done is all. Piper is a handful but she makes up for it in cuteness. : )

Line by line
Step by step
Life only gives you
What you get.

Crap.............

2009-03-11T20:33:00.000-07:00

Well crap.............I didn't know that joining the church came with strings. : ( For all of you out there I HAVE TO GIVE A TALK THIS SUNDAY IN SACRAMENT !!!!!!
Gee can anyone tell that I'm a little nervous? I am very honored and terrified I have never done anything like this I even use to ditch school when I had to do a book report or even show and tell for that matter. : )

On another note Kenna finds this all very funny. She told me not to worry I will have plenty of chances to get used to this. ( She is not funny ) Can anyone say karma sucks. How many of you are reading this and laughing................ Shut Up.
Hope you all are enjoying this.

Love to you all.

Sad But True............

2009-03-08T18:39:00.000-07:00

Why?.............. Why are we faced with so many endless challenges with what seems to be no breathers in between? It's sad but true. I'm learning to roll with them and deal the best I can and sadly a lot of my fear comes out as aggression. I hope that I will someday rise to the challenges set before me but right now I just need a break. ( Don't we all ) Oh well at least tomorrow is another day. : ) Hope you are all doing well. Enjoy whats left of your Sunday.

The Big Promotion.....

2009-03-04T09:10:00.000-08:00

Well good news Sears has offered me a full-time supervisor position with full benefits for Kenna and the kids. Plus more money!!!!!!!!!! I'm still in shock I spent the last week calling in sick and on my first day back they give me a promotion. What a great company to work for.

Strep......

2009-03-02T20:34:00.000-08:00

Well I am on day five of being sick once again with strep, the doctor told me I no longer have a choice my tonsils have to come out. Okay I'll admit it this scares me to death I have known they should come out for thirteen years, however it was always easy to say I can't afford it I will have to wait till later. The worst part is all the " I told you so " that I get From Kenna. : ) This is the worst case of strep that I have had yet I even bit down on my uvula because it was so swollen I even have a hard time breathing. Works been great I have never had a job where they honestly care that I get better and don't care that I'm missing work. Bishop Hatch ever felt It would to me some good to receive a blessing I was very touched that he cared I'm not use to that. Anyway hope to be up and running soon.

I was alway's told.....

2009-02-28T17:08:00.000-08:00

I was always told that the definition of insanity was to repeat the same act and expect a different reaction. So why is it that me and millions of people do just that. Why is it so hard to change even the littlest thing in order to try and better you life and your situation? Oh well I guess I'll just keep trying till I go insane. : ) Day's can change and so do seasons so who's to say people can't change to. I have high hopes for the future I'm putting my faith in the lords hands and hope he will put me on the right path for me and my family.

Less Than 24 Hours.....

2009-02-21T19:03:00.000-08:00

Well in less then 24 hours I will be sustained as an elder. Okay let's stop and think a minute........ When did this happen I'm doing what tomorrow? That's right I am just as amazed as you, The lord truly does work miracles because not more than a year ago I would have said it would take a miracle to get me to go back to church. : 0 And just to put everyone at ease this is 100 o/o my decision I know what I'm doing and it feels great when I feel the amazing spirit within my self and those around me it fills my heart to the point where I feel I can not take anymore. I'm looking forward to my years to come and see how my life will change with every day. The temple alone I feel will change everything in my and Kenna's life and the lives of our children.

So to all of you out there who are saying yippee Kenna won!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( I am the one who really won if you think about it )

The Day's To Come............

2009-02-17T22:04:00.000-08:00

There are so many things happening in the day's to come. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the litle things. I know I do Gavins upcoming birthday alone is very stressful, at least I have an amazing wife who takes on more than she should to make life easer. I have only day's till this sunday when I recive the priesthood, I am amazed at how much joy the very thought brings me.

Piper is all better from her pink eye and I think we all got away with not catching it. She was so cute the other night she said her prayer's for the first time. Gavin was even jelouse of her because he alway's was the one to say the prayers. Anyhow thats about it so far just taking life day by day.

Poor Piper......

2009-02-13T18:05:00.000-08:00

Well the pictures say it all......our poor sweet piper has a terrible case of pink eye. She is doing better now that she is on medication but it's so contagious we are just waiting to see if any of us get it as well. I hope we all can dodge that bullet.

Anyway just more fun things to keep our lives interesting. : ) Hope you all are well and healthy.

2009-02-11T20:15:00.001-08:00

A Better Mood.......

2009-02-11T11:17:00.000-08:00

Well for those of you who saw me yesterday I want you to know I'm in a better mood. Still stressed to the max and not sure what to do with these new challenges that have presented themselves. I need to remember that it's just another day and tomorrow will be another day and so on and so on. Some day's will be harder then others and I'm just ready for a good day to last through the whole day and not just part, up till the bad news comes.

Okay enough complaining, on a happy note the kids are getting better Gavin still has a cough however he is back to the little ball of energy that never stops talking. ( I Miss The Sick Gavin ) : ) Anyway I'm off to work, have a great day........

Cold Wind....

2009-02-09T11:04:00.000-08:00

The rain may have stopped for the time being however it has been followed by a very cold wind, hard to say which is worse. Gavin is feeling better he still missed school today but I think he will be good by tomorrow. Kenna and I are happy to say that miss Maria is coming over tonight so that will be lots of fun, never a dull moment when maria's around. I have just figured out how to post music on my blog so I hope you enjoy some songs I chose to have playing in the background, if not.......Oh well it's my blog. : )

I was sad to miss out on family dinner last night but Gavin was still a little to sick to go out especially in the rain. I hope you guy's who went had fun, Kenna said the was some nurtz going on so maybe I'm glad I couldn't go. : ) Well it's time for work so I must be going.......sad but true.
Hope you all have a good day I'm planning to. ( Hope things go according to plan )

Long Day.......

2009-02-07T20:16:00.000-08:00

It's been a long day both kids are sick and Kenna has been out with family, hopefully having fun. : ) Not much else to report day's go bye things tend to happen not all worth mentioning though. Works going good still having trouble at Best Buy but I have faith that everything will work out the way it's supposed to. All you need is trust and faith. If not both I hope you at least have one. Day's never stop, time continues on and things will always change, if it's bad now it will get good, if it's good now things will get bad, and that is what makes life worth living it never gets boring.

Night Time......

2009-02-05T22:27:00.000-08:00

Night time, for some reason I can never sleep no matter how tired I am. Hope none of you are up tonight wishing you were sleeping.What is it about night time that makes you feel so small, it's good to be alone with your thoughts except when your thoughts drive you insane. Don't you wish your brain had an off switch. : ) Oh well guess to counting sheep I go.......

Day's Come And Go....

2009-02-04T09:41:00.001-08:00

Day's come and go so quickly is almost hard to believe. I can't believe where I'm at and how quickly I got here, my meeting with the stake president last night was amazing and I have been approved to receive the priesthood. I will be sustained as an elder on Feb, 22 2009
and will receive the priesthood that same day. Eight years ago when I joined the Gardner clan I never would have seen this for my-self, but good things come to those who least expect it huh. : ) All and all it's been one hell of a journey from past to present and I'm finally focusing on my future and I like what I see. Thanks to you all and all your support.

Well It Was A . . . . .

2009-02-02T20:12:00.000-08:00

Well it was a Monday. Why do Monday's always have to be so depressing? Is it just me or does everyone feel that way? Well it's a means to an end, because tomorrow I get to meet with "Brother Cook" (The Stake President) my last step to receiving the priesthood, that makes today worth it. : ) Believe it or not I think I'm even more excited than I should be!!! I can feel the temple is just around the corner, I can't wait to share the experience with those I love. Have a good night all and hope for a better day if your Monday was anything like mine.

A New Day!

2009-02-01T09:30:00.000-08:00

Well I did not expect to write again so soon and yet here I am. I was shocked when I went to work yesterday at sears to find that my manager and friend had been let go after twenty years with the company! I guess no one is safe from this economic nightmare we are faced with. I hope we are able to pull out of this soon, and I hope that none of you reading are hurting, however if you are my prayers are with you, hang in there it always gets better. ( Someday ) Enjoy this wonderful Sunday.

The Baumann Family

2009-01-31T14:37:00.000-08:00

I never would have considered my self as a blogger but it seems to be a fun way to keep up to date with the fam. Kenna will probably to most of the posts but that's fine by me. : ) Well some good news is I received a promotion at sears and I still enjoy it very much. ( Who Knew ) Piper is sick today so everything has been revolving around her mood, but it always does no matter how she feels.
Kenna is enjoying school other then her bio lab which she hates with a fiery passion. She is such a trooper though she takes so much on and still has time to deal with me and the kids. Now for the great news MONICA IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's right gone and never coming back...... I pray. I say we have a party! Well time for work in till my next blog goodnight.