Frank and Tabatha's First Blog!

Blogging seems like a great idea! So here we go!

My fiance Frank and I are getting married August 28, 2010! We are so excited and can not wait to be sealed for time and all eternity! Before I get into our busy lives I guess I should start by introducing ourselves! For the first few blogs I will tell a story about Frank and I and then give an update of whats going on now!

STORY TIME:

Frank Nathan Charlton was born on December 27, 1989 in Blackfoot, Idaho! Where he spent most of his child years! Him and his family moved around southern Idaho. Frank and I had the chance to go back to the houses he lived in when we were in Idaho visiting my relatives (neat story I will get to later). The picture is of Frank and the Welcome to Downey, Idaho sign (another town in Southern Idaho where the Charlton's lived). It was a lot of fun to learn about Franks past! The stories are great!

Frank and his family eventually made their journey west where they settled in Eagle Point, Oregon. Frank grew up playing sports and hanging out with his family (Dad - Frank, Mom - Debbie, Bro - Heston, Sis-in law - Jen, nephew - Glen, nephew - Nate, niece - LeEtta, niece - Alyssa, nephew - Taylor, nephew - Kobe, baby (coming soon), Bro - Zepp, Ashley, niece - Melony, nephew - Alex, niece - Jocee, Sis - Hailey, Jason, niece - Sian, Bro - David, & Twin Bro - Ben)..

Franks first love was baseball! The only reason I agreed to date him is because he told me he loved me more than baseball! That is when I knew it was true love! hehe! On a different note I love baseball not only because it is a great sport but because it brought Frank to me! Frank was recruited to play college baseball for OIT. The school I was attending his Freshman year of college! We actually met even before school started! I will tell you how we met! Add that to the list of stories I need to tell!

Frank and I often joke about which is a better place to live I say Klamath Falls and he says Eagle Point... when in reality they are both cold, dry and far away from San Diego, CA and the Beach! haha!

I (Tabatha Lyn Cooke... ALMOST Charlton) was born in Logan, Utah on January 12, 1987. Funny story... although I was born in a time when there were hospitals... I came so quickly I was born at my house! I wonder why no one ever called me speedy... haha! Anyways my family and I moved around alot! Utah to Washington to Oregon all in the first 4 years of my life! However, moving to Klamath Falls, OR is so bitter sweet to me! Let me tell you why... This is where I grew up. Klamath Falls is where I became the person I am.. Just like everyone I have gone through trials and this is where I have gone through them all! However, I wouldn't change the things that have happened in my life for anything! Everything happens for a reason and a lot of amazing things have happened to me in Klamath Falls! And I am grateful for all the trials that I have gone through cause they brought me happiness in the long run! I have a wonderful FAMILY (Mom - Sam, Dad - Bert, Bro - Bert III, Sis-in law - Sharon, Nephew - Caiden, Niece - Camryn, Sis - Trisha, Bro-in law - Julian, Niece - Ariana)!!! It also brought me to the LOVE OF MY ETERNITY... Frank!

The music group Rascal Flatts sings a song called God Bless the Broken Road... this has been one of my favorite songs for a long time! However, I did not know what it truly meant until now. God has blessed the broken road I have traveled and I am eternally grateful for it!

Everything Happens for a Reason!

WEDDING UPDATE:

Well it is the last week in May! Boy is time flying! We are close to our 3 month mark to our Wedding Day!!! I cant WAIT! Frank and I talk about how we want the day to already be here! Wedding planning has been fun! I have had tons of help from my family and friends! It has just been a wonderful experience! haha! There have been a couple times where I thought to myself... now I know why some brides go crazy! haha but for the most part it has been fun and exciting! I put Frank in charge of the honeymoon! So he can tell you about that! :0) Right now I am working on wedding party attire! This task is tough!

TODAY:

Frank and I go to work and school every weekday... like today... and in between and after we try to find time to clean and move, find a place to live, wedding plan have fun and spend time together! I work during the day and Frank works at night so it is not always easy to find time... but we DO! and I am so grateful for the time we do have together!

While we are looking for a place to live within our budget... my loving parents have offered that we live with them.... we did find a couple places but they were just too expensive... so thankfully we have loving parents!

Frank and I also try to find time to run over to Eagle Point and spend time with Family there! It is nice that they are only an hour drive!

Well I think that is enough for today! Have the best day!!! One last note! Frank and I had the opportunity to speak in church last Sunday. Frank read Mosiah chapter 29 and spoke of the time when there was debate of if kingdoms should be ran by Kings or if they should have Judges. And Frank spoke how it was understood that Kings can lead people into destruction if they are evil kings but Judges can help us follow the commandments of Heavenly Father and help people stay on track of what Heavenly Father wants for us! He also said that we shouldn't Judge people that is up to our Heavenly Father! Frank, however, put this in better words than I, but his talk was beautiful and inspiring and it led very well into my talk which was on not being critical of others! We need to be positive and if we do need to give criticism we need to make sure it is positive! We are on this earth to help each other return to Heaven to live in the presence of our Heavenly Father!

Frank and I love you all so much! Have a great day!!!

Happy 12 week BIRTHDAY Ariana!!

Happy Birthday Faletha!!!

Happy Birthday Adrienne!!!

Happy Birthday Kelsi!!!