Nate's Art Final

Okay so Nate had to take this art class for is Electrical degree and he had to pick certain events, life changing events, and special people in his life and then draw a picture and explain them and draw all 9 drawings into one drawing. I had to hand in his work for him friday morning while he was at work so before I did I snapped some pictures of them and wanted to share them and what he had to say about them hope you enjoy! (I didn't add the combined picture it was way confusing for us not so artsy people)

When I decide to draw this picture, I had no idea what you wanted to see. I thought about different drawing techniques we learned over the semester and this one came to mind. I felt that I could implement all my drawings into one in this manner. It may look a little confusing, but if you look hard you can see every creation. The hat is for my grandpa, even though I was young when he past away, he's influence upon me and others has made me want to always keep the family name in good standings. He was the kind of man that everybody loved and all children called him grandpa. Anyone would have been blessed to know him and learn from him. the ballet shoes for my dance enthused wife, My Wife. She has shown me to be loved and to love is one of the greatest things in the world. Her support in everything I do keeps me going everyday. I never knew you could care so much about one person.

the ring for the blessed day of my wedding, Choosing my Wife. I've chosen my best friend to stick with me through life's up and downs for eternity. This has been a choice that will continue to shape my life for the better. the halo for an angel kissing me during my accident, I had an accident at the age of two where I was hit by a car leaving a scar on my face. I have learned through this experience that horrible things can happen and change your appearance but does not have to change your personality or out look on life. the lightning for electrical program, Choosing to become an electrician and going to Electrical school has given me direction for my future. and the little baby for the new addition in my family. Choosing to bring a child into the world. This child's life is my complete responsibility to take care of and to love no matter what the situation is. This choice has changed me from an ordinary man to a father. I now look at everyday things as a father would. There is also the spilt glass to remind every one that accidents happen, Back in high school a girl spilt a drink on her lap and just said "OH MAN" and started cleaning it with out a big fuss. She just felt that some things can not be changed so why get upset about it. This has always stuck with me. Thinking in that manner can make a lot of annoying accidents not so bad.and the CTR to remind me to choose the right of serving a mission. Serving a Mission for the L.D.S Church. I learned responsibility, guidance and direction for my life. I learned to love and understand all kinds of people. This has strengthened my faith spiritually and physically in all aspects of life. Last but not least is the flower; this represents the love and purity of my mother. My Mom. She has the greatest way of saying I love you with out really saying it. Family to her is greater than any item or amount of money. She can make a bad situation into a learning one. Everyone always says this, but I truly have the best Mom in the world. I really hope you enjoy this art work. Thank you.

Also here are some other ones he drew I thought were really good!

Yard Work

I keep having people tell me that I must be in that nesting stage of being pregnant because I want so many things done around the house and my husband is only one man. Well I know that, but the things that I would like to do I can't really do by myself any more, and I have this great husband who is worried about me over doing it and lifting things I shouldn't. I came from a family where it was my mom, and my sister for a long time. 3 girls on there own, we learned to do things by ourselves and move things that most women wouldn't think of doing. So I have tried to stay busy doing little things like CLEAN! but you can only clean your house so many times a week. Since the weather has been so nice this week I have been trying to stay out side and get things ready for the BBQ and just so we have a nice yard! Here are some of the the things I have been working on. I got some flowers for our pots and wishing well, and lined up the bricks for Nate to put in the ground for our flower bed. (something he wasn't very happy with me lifting haha, I do love that he worries though)



We started really early on getting our grass looking good this year and I'm feeling pretty dang proud of it, considering our old man neighbor pays to have his done and ours looks way better!!! HAHA! Look at the difference from last year!
Nate has pruned the trees and the big hole in the middle of the yard that use to be a mud puddle is now thick nice grass. The plant in the grass is going in this barrel I just haven't planted it yet
and the last thing is our fence, our dumb blonde dogs chewed the crud out of the gate part so we replaced the boards and then I stained them today. Looks way better wish I would have had a before picture with it all chewed up. The boards don't match exactly but its okay still looks good.
Well that's about it for now. We will have a huge slide show of our back yard by next week hopefully of all the stuff Nate has done. Its amazing!!

Parade

In Nate's Electrical class he built this solar powered car and his teachers asked him to drive it in the parade and I got to ride along. Here are some pictures...

Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms out there! Even though Zoie is not here yet, Nate still surprised me with some perfume from Victoria Secret that I mentioned to him. Which was a total shock considering I usually have to tell him things like I dunno...50-100 times before he gets the point ;) I blame his Dad! HAHA I love you Fred. After church we went to my Mom's house for a little bit to eat and played the Wii Fit game that my Mom got for Mother's Day, and then off to Nate's Moms house for BBQ ribs and lots of other foods and desserts. It was all in all a good day!

Update!

Well Nate and I are working away on the yard. Trying to get things done before he graduates and before the baby gets here. We got some rock the other day to use in our backyard and it decided to rain from 4 o'clock until almost 9 that night, so Nate being the hard worker he is unloaded it all by himself in the rain and mud! I tried to help but I'm not very good at it these days.


Earlier that day we went to an award ceremony where Nate was awarded the Outstanding Student Award in the Electrical Program. Yeah for him! His teachers drove him down to the stage through the isles in the Electrical Car he helped them build through out the year. Sure made him feel warm and special inside...HA HA! (all attention on Nate..he loves that)

I'm 24 weeks now, working on 25. Looking back on it its going by so fast yet when I think about whats left feels like its taking for ever still. I've got all the decorations for the nursery and her bedding so far. We just have to get it all set up and then I will post some pictures soon! I love being pregnant. Some people say its the worst 9 months of their lives, and some really enjoy it. Ya you have some weird feelings and to me some are scary but everything has gone good so far, and I love just laying down and watching her move. She is very active and always lets me know she is there, which I always enjoy! SO much fun this is!!!! Well enough blabbing! Take Care!

Zoie Elaine Haskin (or Reese Elaine) haha

(21 weeks!)We know she is going to be a girl! Now we are just trying to decide on a name. Ever since Nate and I were dating and well talking about the future I wanted my first daughters name to be Zoie, but then we taught a little girl named Reese in nursery and I loved her. So after 2 1/2 years Nate finally likes Zoie and I'm hung up on Reese. Decisions, decisions. Just to let you know we renamed our dogs like 20 times. HA HA! Trying to avoid this situation!

Nate will graduate in 6 WEEKS baby!!! Oh we are so excited. We have been so blessed this last year, with a new house, a baby, help of family, and Nate going to school and being able to still work and keep up with the bills and get this...be the number one student in his program with grades! Hes the only one with a wife, which they say can mess up your grades, a baby on the way, a mortgage, two jobs,and chores around the house, and he still has the best grades! I'm so proud of him and so grateful he is my husband. I love him so very very much!

Well that's about it for now. Hope you all have a wonderful Easter!
Love Nate and Dani

Woohooooo!!

Baby Haskin on the way!!! Due Aug 18this...we are so very excited! The Dr. we were seeing in Twin just told us that he sees a girl....aww...no boy this time but a girl is just as perfect! We will know for sure in a couple of weeks. Here she is at 11 weeks and then again at 14 weeks!! Enjoy! We can't wait till she is here and Nate can hold his little babe!