J & B Evans

Our First Place

2011-08-01T07:54:00.000-07:00

It was so hard to find a place in Bismarck that allowed dogs. We have 2 dogs, a German Shepherd (Sadie) and a Yorkie (Eve). We found a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment that allowed little dogs (with a Dr. note) so Eve could go. If you look up Josh's Medical records it says service dog LOL. We are lucky and greatful that Josh's parents were willing to keep Sadie at their house until we are able to get into a house of our own. There are a lot of kids in our building all about 6 years old and all they want to do is play with Eve. Sometimes it makes me wonder if their parents even know where they are. They will ring the doorbell every 5 mins. The newest thing they have done is asked if they can come in and eat with us. But so far other than that it's a pretty quiet place. We are still trying to decorate but it's hard when we aren't planning on staying there for very long and we don't want to paint of put money into it.

WEDDING!!! May 14th, 2011

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Wedding Party

Greg Crabb, Stefannie Crabb, Derek Aicher, Sydney Reamann

Bethany & Josh Evans

Kathryn Ratliff, Chris Megstad, Joy Crabb, and Sam Neutgens

May 14th, 2011

Grooms New Family

Kiss the Bride

The Groom & Parents

Wedding Guest Moving outside

It takes 4 to put on a Dress

My Sister! (MoH)
The Dance FloorThe Flowers (by Joy Crabb)

Little Eve was also a flower girl
I am really bad at blogging!! We got married in Utah at Noahs in Lindon. I really wanted an out door wedding and of course it was over cast and there was a chance of rain all day. As we were getting ready my mom had me go outside and make the final call to either have it out or bring the chairs in. It was so windy and the chairs were all wet, so I had them move them in. I wasn't happy about it at all! I had a dream the night before that I made all my guest sit outside in the rain, but I wasn't going to make people do that. About 10 mins before I decided it was time to put my dress on come to find out I didn't have my slip that went under to poof out my dress. Good thing my parents only lived about 5 mins away. So my AWESOME Brother-inlaw ran home to get it. We now were running behind. During this process my Dad had to crack a few jokes about not being able to find the bride. (He thinks he is so funny) It had cleared up outside and Josh and his groomsmen were there by this time. Josh was wondering why everything was moved inside. He told them Bethany wanted it outside so we are moving it out. My Dad got up and said everyone please grab your chair and a handful of flowers we are going outside. It was BEAUTIFUL!!! We had just enough sun to marry THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!! and have pictures taken!! Our reception was inside and we had a wonderful group of girls helping with the cotton candy machine and cupcakes. I got to dance with all my cute little second cousins and Kaden. I must say I have the BEST FAMILY & FRIENDS EVER!! Thanks for all the love and support from everyone those who traveled so far and even my friends that couldn't be there in person!! It was such a blessing to have my Grandma and Grandpa Hepworth, Grandma Kendrick and my Aunt Sandy to share the day!

Little Sneek Peek of my Bridals

2011-05-09T07:15:00.000-07:00

This weather is not being very nice this spring. John was going to take my pictures on a Tuesday and the weather wasnt look the greatest. So Joy was so sweet and took A TON for me Monday! We still got to go Tuesday with John to the Salt Flats and to the Gateway Mall. It was pretty chilly and rained a little on us. All in all I love them!!! Thanks Joy and John!!

March 26th NPC Upper Midwest

2011-03-28T09:07:00.000-07:00

Josh took 2nd Place! Me before the night show. A couple of the bikini Girls.

Josh and I competed in the NPC Upper Midwest Bodybuilding compition. It's not something I ever saw myself doing, but Josh has been training and competing for 4 years now. I figured I might as well diet and train with him because that's all we would have in the house for food. I have to saw it was not easy, but one of the best experiences I have ever had!! For 1. I got to do it with my best friend and he was for sure my support team. 2. I am in the best shape I have ever been in my life and I feel great! Josh has been dieting for about 7 months to get where he wanted. I feel bad for him cause he had to diet through all of the yummy Holidays. I didn't really decide I was doing it for sure until a couple months before so it wasn't as long for me but long enough!! A few things I did to get me where I am... 5:30 am - Cardio for 60 mins. I love the arc trainer!! I would mix up my cardio though so it didn't feel as long. I would eat 5 to 6 meals a day about 2 1/2 -3 hrs apart. It's easiest to prepare all your meals either the night before or the begining of the week and put them in containers so they are all ready to go. After work I would do another 30-60 mins of cardio. I ate supper clean. No sweets :( . I will be good not eating eggs, fish, or plain chicken for a while. I competed in the bikini class. They do it by hight. We had the biggest class with 11 girls and they only place the top 5. I was pretty sad I didn't place, but when I thought about it I realized everything I had done to get there and that's all that matters. I feel awesome and had so much fun!!! Josh Competed in the Super Heavy weight. He wanted to be in Heavy but was 2 lbs off!!! He looked awesome and worked so hard. He got 2nd in his class and got a nice trophy. :) We are now taking a little time off from the diet and enjoying some food!! I can't wait for the next show I get to train for!

Engagements

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I am not in love with the pictures, but I am the biggest critic. Here are a few of the best that Josh and I both liked. It was pretty cold out so they did what they could. It just wasn't exactly what I was expecting I guess. But the more I look at them I do like them.

Christmas

2010-12-29T06:50:00.000-08:00

Christmas came and went so quick as always. This year Christmas we spent with Josh's family. Also my first Chrismas away from my family so it was a little wierd. This was a special one though cause Danielle Josh's, neice(and mine in May) and her two boys Brody and Lochlan came from PA(they will be my grand nephews). It was fun to see them. We also spent the weekend out at the lake cabin. Christmas Eve there was a lot of family out there! We had a fun dinner with different dips, chilli, and Danielle made some yummy fry bread! There was a lot of snow this year. On Sunday we got to celebrate Lochlan's first birthday! His birthday is Christmas Eve but we wanted him to get his own special day so we did the day after Christmas. It was fun to watch him eat his own little cake that he loved!

Thanksgiving

2010-12-29T06:31:00.000-08:00

I didn't get a lot of pictures taken when Josh and I were home for Thanksgiving, but we did enjoy spending the time with our family. It was a crazy trip there. Utah was supposed to get some storm of the century on the day we were planning on driving out so we decided to leave on that Monday instead. We stopped and slept and wish we didn't. By the time we got up and made it Dillon Montana the Interstate was closed. They didn't know when it would open because Idaho was having some really nasty snow drifts and the roads were bad. We waited around Dillon hoping the road would open, but to no surprise it didn't. We got a hotel and this little town was packed!! I called 511 (road info) at 5am Wed morning to find out the roads were NOW OPEN!! I was so happy cause we talked about turning around and going back to Bismarck. We got to Utah at noon. I think Josh was so ready to be done driving and stuck in the car.
We had an awesome Thanksgiving. While we were there Kathryn, Greg, Josh, and I all got to go to the Jazz Lakers game. That was fun for Josh. He hasn't ever been to one. Black Friday My mom, Kathryn, Greg, Joy, and I did the stay up all night at Wal-mart. So much fun!! I didn't need anything, but I love seeing how crazy people are. We got out of there really quick and went home where Josh was sleeping. I woke him up and we all went out to breakfast. My dad worked the Mall so he met us at IHOP. We slept friday most of the day. Sat Josh got to go with Kirk, Greg, and Brian to the BYU Utah game. Which was another thing he really enjoyed cause he hasn't ever been to a big college football game. While the boys did that the girls did a lot of wedding shopping!We found all the bridesmaid dresses and flower girl dresses. We had to leave that night cause more snow was moving in. We got back to Bismarck Sunday night. We had the BEST trip and can't wait for Christmas next year! Josh said we will never drive again!

Engaged!

2010-12-07T06:02:00.000-08:00

Wow ok so I am really bad at this blogging stuff! I really hope to get better. So for anyone that doesn't know I am Engaged! Josh proposed on May 29th 2010 in Las Vegas. I didn't think he would there cause he hadn't ever been to Vegas before. We went with his three sisters and one of his sisters boyfriends. We went on a walk with His sister Julie and her boyfriend James and his sister Brenda. We walked all the way to the Venician which I didn't understand why so I was a little bugged cause it's so far! We were outside infront walking on the side walk when I realised Josh was on his knee a little behind me. My first thought was that he was resting haha. Nope surprise!! He pulled the box out of his pocket and when he opened it the rings went flying. From walking all that way the rings bounced out. It was perfect though totally something that would happen to Josh! I love my ring he picked it out! That night we went to the Cheese Cake factory for dinner. We will be getting married May 14th in Utah!

Summer

2009-09-26T22:46:00.000-07:00

I am so sad that summer is over. :( I had a good time hanging with my family, swimming, going to the rodeo, Josh came, and all the other fun things that come along with summer. Sad to see ot go, but ecited for more things to come.

Little Isabel

2009-09-26T22:35:00.000-07:00

Wow I feel Horrible! I haven't been on in so long I didn't even post about my new niece Isabel. She was born March 28th to my brother Brian and Stefannie. I think she looks exactly like Brian but my mom disagrees. She is a little cutie and doesn't cry very much that I have herd. I was so sad cause when she was born I was in ND. We love her and are so blessed that she is here and a part of our family.

The Zoo!

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Hunter and Wriggly with Wriggly's monkey around her neck.

The baby Giraffe who didn't have a name

Posers hehe

Silly kids

Baby Zuri the Elephant was so cute and loved to show off.

Joy was going to be induce so Grandma Crabb decide to take all the kids to the zoo to see the new baby animals there. We were all (My mom, Kathryn, and Me) very impatiant waiting to hear from Kirk. For one we didn't even know what his name was going to be. Kathryn brought Wriggly with us to. It couldn't have been a better day. It was so nice, not to hot or cold. Wriggly loved the monkeys that's all she would talk about. So Grandma bought her this monkey that had velcro hands. She wore it around her neck and would freak if you took it off. Cassia cared about the wolfs and the tigers. Hunter was just happy to be out of school I think. And Red he liked everything. He was excited to see the "Y" Cougar. He is trianed well already. When we said, "lets go see the cougar", He said, "GO COUGARS!" With a arm round and punch in the air! Just like his Dad would. I just love being with my family and out doors.

My New Nephew

2009-09-26T21:30:00.000-07:00

Ewan Porter Crabb Born September 24th 2009!!!
I love my cute little Nephew! He is so tiny even though he is the biggest of the 4 Joy has had. He has tons of dirty blonde hair and I think he is already in need of a trim. I am not sure who he looks like yet. Some pictures I think he looks like Hunter when he was a baby and then when I saw him at the hospital he looked so much like Redick to me. Doesn't really matter cause all my nieces and nephews are so cute!

Eve

2009-09-19T22:50:00.000-07:00

I am getting Eve all ready for Halloween! My mom bought her these cute hair bows that are halloween colors. I didn't think Eve would let me keep them in her hair but I was shocked when I got home from work and the bow was still in! I can't wait to have kids so I can dress them and do their hair. But for now my poor little puppy has to fill in.

Way to Long!

2009-09-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

Ok so it's been way to long. I don't update enough that's for sure. But one thing I want to say and I will post some more later but look at Hope for Holli. She is an amazing girl and has been through way more then I could ever explain. Just take a min and look at her blog hopeforholli.blogspot.com

Mine and Katie's Cruies

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Spring Break 2009

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Brian and Calvin

Cassia and Rachel in thier house.

Someone please play with me! None of the other dogs ever want anything to do with Eve she is to hyper.

Hunter was all about pushing the dead trees over so he could build us fires. He sure is strong!

It was pretty cold some days so Eve would always have her sweaters on or a blanket.

This year it was really cold. We went to Devils Canyon and pretty much had the whole campground to ourselves. We went and saw 4 corners but most of the time stayed back at the campground and relaxed. We did a mini easter egg hunt for the kids. Everyone went but Greg, Stefannie, and baby Isabel.

2009-05-14T21:12:00.000-07:00

Time for a Vacation! My friend Katie and I needed a vacation so why not go on a cruise!! We had a blast even though we didn't get to go to all our ports cause of the dang pig flu! We got to go to Cabo but after that they turned us around from warm 90 degrees and sent us to cold rainy San Francisco. So here are a few pics from our trip.

Fashion Show

2009-01-22T17:05:00.000-08:00

On Sunday Kathryn talked the girls into doing a fashion show. It took some talking into but they finally agreed. We put some music on and Kathryn would call them out and explain what they were wearing. Most of them are old dresses of mine or dance costumes. It was so funny cause they didn't really walk out they would run giggling and then run back. Soon Kathryn talked Hunter into wearing one of my dad shirts with Redick. He got to carry Eve and she was dressed up too. But then he ended up walking out with Redick. Calvin loved the apron he got to wear. I think we are in trouble cause he loves dressing up!! HAHA

Eve's First Hair Cut

2009-01-22T16:50:00.000-08:00

Today was Eve's first hair cut. I guess she did pretty good!! Her hair is really short but she looks really cute and they put 2 pink bows in her hair. Don't ask how they got them in cause I can't even do it. My mom is so mad at how short they cut it haha but it will grow. It makes her look older I think. :( She is growing up so fast hehe! I am a mommy. She had quite the day she got a micro chip put in and a hair cut so now she is out.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-28T09:03:00.000-08:00

All I wanted for Christmas was a puppy and that is what I got. Eve is now 8 weeks old. I got her when she was 6 and it has been an eventful time. We had to take her to the Emergeny pet hospital because she was passing out. Her blood sugar was really low. I was so scared I was going to lose another puppy. She is doing really good now I just have to make sure she eats and doesn't wear herself out. My niece Cassia is in love with her. She doesn't usually let anyone else hold her. On Christmas morning she said she wanted my Christmas presents this year. HAHA She is smart.

NKOTB

2008-12-03T23:08:00.000-08:00

Kathryn and I decided to go to the New Kids on the Block concert. Now when they were big I was maybe 5. But cause Kathryn loved them I had to love them. I always had to like what my big sister liked. Kathryn went to Albertsons a week before the concert to get us tickets. He asked "if she wanted the best seats available." And Kathryn said "sure." Not knowing there was going to be good seats left a week before. We ended up spending $75 dollars each. What?!! HAHA Well we didn't think they would have 17th row on the floor left! We ended up spending money but we had so much fun singing along and laughing so hard at all the people.

Disneyland

2008-12-03T22:51:00.000-08:00

Me and my friend Katie took a road trip to Cali and Disneyland and it was so much fun! I haven't been since I was 11!! Way to long. I felt like a little kid going on all the rides but I honestly could care less! It was beautiful weather! We spent two days at Disneyland and California Adventure which I had never been to. I think I am going to have to start making it a yearly trip! We stayed with my Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Donna who were really sweet to let us crash there. Literaly that is all we did was slept. I felt bad cause I didn't get to see them much. Spent way to much money but it was definatly worth every penny.

Zoo

2008-07-22T20:06:00.000-07:00

For part of our family reunion we went to the zoo.

IN LOVING MEMORY MYA!

2008-05-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

I miss you and love you!! You were the bestfriend I could ever have. I will always remember you. You are so cute and precious.

North Dakota Apartment

2008-04-22T15:56:00.001-07:00

This was my little apartment in North Dakota. It was only a studio so it was really little. It used to be an old hotel so it was really neat and old. Once you got your stuff in though it was really cute. The laundry room was in the basement and was really scary. So I took my stuff to a laundry mat close by. You had to park out on the street and move your car every 90 mins from 8-5. So that sucked. I spent over 50 dollars on stupid parking tickets.

Spring Break

2008-04-22T15:22:00.000-07:00

We had a really fun time. The weather was bad only the first 2 days. Then the other 2 were perfect for hiking. Mya made it on most the hikes by herself. The rest of the time she slept in her little hiking bag. The kids were so cute on the hike. My dad bought some fossils for Hunter. We hid them on the trail for them to find. They had no idea Grandpa bought them. They really thought they were finding fossils. It was crazy cause Hunter knew the names of all of them!! Greg and Jamey didn't make it so that was a bummer. But we had a great time. XoXo

Leaving for camping

2008-04-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

Mya can't stand up with her new shirt on haha! She got new clothes and a hiking backpack and a water bottle for camping. I am crazy I know. It's ok though. This must be how it feels to have a kid. Well I will let you know how camping goes when we get home. Everyone is going except Greg and Jamey. They are going to both try to come down on Thursday together. So Pray for good weather!!
xoxo

My Nieces and Nephews

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I love these kids more then anything!!

Friends

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Me and my sista!

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This is me and my twin sister. HAHA JK

We get that a lot. I am glad to be home so I can see here and hang out with her. I love my sister Kathryn. I look up to her so much. She is an amazing women, best sister and my BESTFRIEND!

Mya's Shots

2008-04-12T15:29:00.000-07:00

Today Mya got her shots. :( It was so sad!! She was crying!! I don't know how I will do it if I ever have kids to take them. I hate getting shots of my own and hate seeing blood or needles. So I felt really bad for her. Then Mya got to go to her first BYU game haha. Not sure she knew what was going on.

Mya

2008-04-11T17:49:00.000-07:00

This is my puppy Mya. She is now 7 weeks old. She will just be a little one. The most she will get is to be 4 lbs. My mom told me if I moved home from ND then she would buy me a yorkie. Little did she know I was planning on moving home already. So I got my little baby Mya. She is so sweet and fun.