Time Flys!

10 days 18 hours and 18 mins till Preston comes home....who's counting? I'm definatly not even excited! haha! Its been a while since i have blogged. How sad that my followers have been deprived of my whitney goodness as Prest would put it. Well I have been busy and trying to survive so blogging hasnt been in the picture i guess.

I am sick, yet again with a terrible cold! I know right how could this happen to me again....yes its the story of my life. I was sick with a head cold all of December. I got over it the first of Jan and now I have a new cold and its the 3rd week of Jan...pretty pathetic eh? .... that reminds me Jennifer and I spend the whole night the other day quoting the movie The Emperor's New Groove while we watched it....beware of the groooovvvveee! haha I love it! I have been hanging out with my co-worker Jennifer Green, she is fab!

I gave a talk in sacrament today and I have to admit it was the bomb.com haha I owe it all to the Lord for his guidance in what to say but I definatly felt like i did well! LOVE IT! I am moving out this week, CRAZY! I never thought it would come, but yes it is! Ill be married before I know it. I am so happy! I am starting to look for job opportinities in Tempe, AZ if anyone knows of any let me know. Ill need to work full time to pay for our bills and cost of living. Its going to be intense but it will work!

Temple Lights!

This last weekend our family went to the SLC temple square, to the temple lights. It was breath taking, not just because it was cold outside haha but because it was so beautiful. It was good weather too it wasnt too cold. We bundled up and walked around then we listened to some carolers and sat in the tabernacle. It was a fun night. It was my first time ever going to the lights.

So this week I have been so sick. Its kinda nasty, I have lost my voice for the whole week and I have a cough like no other ha its been a fabulous experience...NOT haha! I have had a great last few months being a teacher's assistant. My teachers that I work with told me that because of me everything works out okay and I make them look good as teachers because of all the behind the scenes work that I do for them. They were begging me not to get married and they want to convince the principal to rehire me. Ha! What a great compliment but im getting married to the man I love and they can try to convince me all they want hahahah! I am excited though they want me to bring Preston to the school to volunteer in the spanish classes with me for the first few days he is home, so that will be fun! 55 days!

The swift winds of change.

I have realized that as time has gone on that I have had more responsibilities placed on my shoulders. More decisions as an adult. Ever since I was 18 I was forced to be my one adult and adjust to how life changes even though we may not want it to. I know that a lot of times I don't feel quite yet ready for the changes that I am placed into or the extra responsibilities and choices that adults make. I have learned to be completely in dependant in making my life's choices, but now I get the extra help and thoughts of the man I love to help me make the choices that I have in life. I am ready to embrace the next chapter in my life whether others are willing to accept it or not, I want to make the best of it and embrace it with open arms. The Lord doesn't give us challenges we cant handle and I have learned that myself through my life's challenges and also by watching others go through trials.

I am so ready for the holidays. The joyful and cheerful feelings that come with the Christmas spirit make me so happy, I just want it to come and fill me with some good cheer. I love working with the children in my classes. they make things so funny and simple. For just a few hours each day I can appreciate the simple fun things in life that children bring. I got to read a cute Thanksgiving book to my 1st graders it was so fun to hear the fun remarks from them. I even get those cute little kids that come up to me and want to give me a hug or tell me something cool that happened to them at recess. Children are so great, I have learned that I defiantly want to teach as a profession. Preston's flight itinerary came this week. Time is flying and its become more real now that we have his flight info and it kinda gives me hope that "yes" he will come home.

He never said it would be easy, but it will be worth it!

Tengo un nuevo trabajo, enseñando español

I got a job as an Assistant Spanish teacher in the Spanish Imersion program at Sand Springs Elementary.The objective of the Spanish Immersion Program is to provide a quality second language learning experience for students during their key language acquisition years at no expense to their primary language development. The program is research based and provides a culturally diverse experience for the entire school community. The district along with the faculty and staff at Sand Springs Elementary are united in their support of this school choice opportunity for students.

The Spanish Immersion Program at Sand Springs Elementary is designed for students whose primary language is the dominant language of society (English) upon entry to school. In the Immersion Program, a second language (Spanish), along with the students’ home language, is used to teach regular school subjects. A major objective of the immersion program is oral fluency and literacy in both English and Spanish.

For the Spanish portion of class, students will be immersed in the second language. The teacher will only speak Spanish and instructional materials will be in Spanish. The teacher, using multi modalities will communicate through visuals, songs, body language, expression and drama to achieve understanding. Beginning in first grade, there will be a clear and sustained separation of languages during instructional time. Students will have two teachers and two classrooms. (If enrollment numbers remain consistent.) Fifty percent of a student’s instructional time will be spent in the “Spanish” classroom with the “Spanish” teacher and 50 percent of their instructional time will be spent in the “English” classroom with the “English” teacher. It is amazing how quickly a young child is able to understand the new language and speak in words, phrases, and sentences.

I will primarily be working with the 1st and 2nd grade. I will be assisting the teacher in teaching, grading papers, and helping with all activities in the classroom, all in spanish!

True Love

Preston-"A Scripture that I wanted to share with you before I go is Alma 32:28, but everytime it says the word ¨seed¨, I want you to put ¨love¨. That´s how I feel about our love. It´s a wonderful feeling. I love you Whitney Dawn Robbins, I truely and deeply do. =)"

28 Now, we will compare the word unto LOVE. Now, if ye give place, that LOVE may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be true LOVE, or good LOVE, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is good LOVE, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me.

I love him!

I know that my redeemer lives.

I love all the feelings of my heart, and the strong assurance of the testimony of the everlasting gospel. I know that Jesus Christ died for me and I thank him daily, I am so grateful to know that I can return to the Savior's presence again. I know that the atonement is real. I know that without it I couldn't be anything. I know that one day Ill have the opportunity to feel the prints in the Savior's hands and feet and I will be able to know not any more than I know already that he is the Christ. I am so grateful for the Temple of the Lord. I got the opportunity to take my sister back to do temple work and I had such a comfort of the spirit. I know that I will be able to be sealed to my one true love for time and all eternity. I can and will have an eternal family. I love to see the miracles in my life, even though when bad things happen I know that the Lord is still blessing me with things that I need in my life. I am truly grateful. I love my family and my friends for the constant love they give me! I am grateful for the amazing man I have in my life. For the settle comfort he gives me even from thousand miles away I can still feel his love and comforting arms around me telling me everything will be OK even though I don't think they will. I am truly blessed with my our perfect man. He may not be perfect but he is my kind of perfect. I love Preston with all that I have to give. Sometimes I don't really understand all the feelings that come from my heart and how I can have the most firm love for another person like I do for the Savior but I know that he is the one for me.

... Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee, How great thou art, How great thou art!!

Goin CRAZY- estoy loca!

I have been going crazy. I got the job at bath and body works but I have been working long 8 hour days at Macys. I had my lovely mission reunion last week. I loved it to much!

The Magic of Macy*s

So, I GOT A JOB!

I am quite excited, I got it after only being here for 4 days. I have been blessed really! I feel like this whole choice of moving to Utah was the right thing. I am loving it. I am quite excited for the training and stuff this week and to get working. I do better when I have stuff to do. I actually have a interview at -

I worked there before my mission and I loved it to death. I hope that I get hired again and I can get good hours. I know the products and the system and how things work so I hope they are looking at that and realize that Yeah... we should hire her! So I'll have my fingers crossed! This weekend Brooke came up to spend the weekend with me. It was alot of fun. We did a bunch of random stuff and enjoyed time together. This week will be crazy and random. I have my mission reunion on Friday night and I cant wait! I am super stoked about general conference this weekend! YAAY! Its going to ROCK!

Fast approaching!

Its just insane how quick this year has flown by. I am currently living in Syracuse with the greatest family! I got a job at the magical Macy's clothing store in the mall and everything is working out smoothly. I enjoy the time I have here and Its just great. I love seeing all the colors change and the season become fall. I cant wait for Halloween and all the adorable trick or treaters. I have a feeling its going to be a great few months. Preston is doing well and is having transfers this week so I am quite excited for him. He will have 2 more transfers till he is home...CRAZY! I have been enjoying time on my skype with my sister and just enjoying my surroundings. Its been a while since I have been able to just enjoy the moments verses waiting for time to pass because the future was so much better. But now i think I have been able to catch a breather and just relax with life. It will be interesting how it will all unfold in the next few months!

UTAH Bound!

I am moving to Utah! See on the map the last red dot the city called Logan...well I am moving just south west of that in a city called Syracuse! Actually 13 days from today Ill be moving up. Its going to be great I am living with a great family and I am going to get a job and work full time until Preston comes home. I am praying I get hired as a school sub-teacher In the Davis county school district like I applied but we will see. Ultimately I dont care as long as I have a full time job that I enjoy and makes good money. I have a lot I mean a lot planned for myself next year and money will be needed haha! Well If you want to hang out and you live in Utah ya'll will have to let me know!

The Month of LoVe!

Marriage is what brings us here together today! My younger sister Brooke got married over the weekend. YES she is now Brooke Rose Tyler. Her and Chad got sealed for time and all eternity in the house of the Lord... the San Diego Temple. We had a long and crazy weekend but it is over and it went very well! We enjoyed the company of our friends and family who came to support Brooke and Chad in their marriage! Thanks to everyone who came!

FuN aNd FrIeNdS!

I have fully enjoyed my summer of fun, surprises, and laughter. I got to visit my ex mission companion. She came down from Chinle, AZ to tour good ole LA. She and 2 friends got the oppertunity to drive down here to see all the sites of CA. I drove down to Anaheim to Downtown Disney and we walked around and laughed and made fun of each other and caught up on life. I enjoyed it! I missed her a bunch! This last week we had an enjoyable time as a family. We got alot done for the wedding. My mom is a trooper, she is working hard! My Aunt and Uncle drove down to our house this weekend and we went to a concert in the park. It was a beatles cover band and it was fun, but the electricity went out half way through it was kinda funny! But we enjoyed it! I am ready for fall to start and then winter and spring to come around. This year has been going great, but i cant wait till next year, its going to be the best year of my life! oh yeah!

Yes, I have fallen madly in love.

Yes everyone I am in love. I am madly in love with the most amazing man. I find myself everyday falling harder and deeper into the sea of love that he provides for me. PRESTON WILLIAM TUCKER is the love of my life. He is my one and only, my better half. He perfects all my imperfections. I have never loved before I met Preston. What do I love about him you may ask, well I could be completely superficial and name all the immature things like his outstanding looks or his laugh. But its so much better than that. Yes his outward appearance and studly personality could whoa me but its so much more. I love him for his thoughts, his mindful thoughts. He has much more of an intellect that is intriguing. He is so thoughtful in every way possible. He is a "thinker", just like me. He is thoughtful in the sense that he puts people's needs in front of his own and he is the shoulder people can cry on.

He gives mindful advice. He is intellectual. He sees the world differently than most men, I love it, he takes in the small moments and makes it last. The tender mercies he loves and cherishes them. He is very smart, not just book smart but he has common sense. He knows whats going on and takes initiative in making things happen ( I think his mom taught him that one). He is a leader, he knows how to lead and guide people in any type of setting. whether it be a large group of people or just us as a couple, he knows how to lead and guide. I admire his spirituality. He has such a great testimony of our Lord, Savior, and older brother Jesus Christ. He knows him, and loves him. He puts the Lord first in his life, and its inevitably noticeable. I admire his love for the scriptures and to learn and study them. He is a reader and when he picks up a good book he reads it and understands every word. He is talented on many levels, one of my favorites is that he is musically talented. He plays the cello and played the piano growing up. He is phenomenal, I melt every time I hear his cello. A life time of heart melting awaits me! Its so beautiful. He is gifted with so many talents I could go on forever.

I love him for his dashing good looks, I have to thank his parents for that one! haha! I think he is incredibly good looking! I love that he is goal oriented and makes sure that he completes his goals. He is an organized person, for the most part... I might have to get him up to par with me haha, but he will fit me well with that! He is a clean freak like me, we like things clean! I love him so much, with more than I can express. Its an eternal love, our spirits are intertwined! He is mine and I'm his! I wish I could just shout it out from the roof tops, I AM IN LOVE! I want everyone to feel how I feel about someone special in their lives. I love this song I came across today, its on repeat right now on my itunes! I wish I could just explain exactly what is in my heart but this is all I can express, I am kinda bad with words. Preston is good with words, another thing I love!

"Come Home"- One Republic

Hello world hope you're listening
Forgive me if i'm young or speaking out of turn
But there's someone i've been missing
And i think that they could be the better half of me

They're in the wrong place tryin' to make it right
But i'm tired of justifying

So i say to you come home come home
'cause i've been waiting for ya for so long for so long
And right now there's a war between the vanities
But all i see is you and me
And the fight for you is all i've ever known
So come home

I get lost in the beauty of everything i see
The world ain't half as bad as they paint it to be
If all the sons and all the daughters stop to take it in
Well hopefully the hate subsides and the love can begin

It might start now yeah
Or maybe i'm just dreaming out loud

But until then come home come home
'cause i've been waiting for ya for so long for so long
And right now there's a war between the vanities
But all i see is you and me
And the fight for you is all i've ever known ever known
So come home ooh

Everything i can't be is everything you should be
And that's why i need you here
Everything i can't be is everything you should be
And that's why i need you here

So hear this now come home come home
'cause i've been waiting for ya for so long for so long
And right now there's a war between the vanities
But all i see is you and me
And the fight for you is all i've ever known ever known
So come home come home

Top summer things I have enjoyed!

1. Spending time with my family.

2.Writing my Amazing BF!3. Awesome Summer trips.

4. Quality time with my Best Friend

5. Great new summer shows

6. Beach Trips!

Things this summer have been fun! I cant wait till next summer! things have gone pretty smoothly after my mission/ surgery. I have been enjoying my time with everyone and exploring new things! I got to go white water rafting for the first time this summer. I had fun with my best friend and spent alot of fun time with my boyfriend's family. We have Brooke's wedding in 2 weeks so I will post plenty of pictures of it! I cant even begin to describe how crazy things have been in the house but as the holidays come along I think it will just get hectic but I'm going to enjoy the fall and winter. I cant wait for Christmas!

Loving the Life I Live!

I went to visit my future in-laws and went to my sister's bridal shower! We went to the Logan temple to take pictures and check out the grounds. Its a beautiful temple! I got to admire the beautiful work of the saints! I loved it! My mom and I got to go up to Brooke's shower on Saturday. We spent time with her fiance's family and we got to meet a bunch of people on his family's side. I got to spend some time with my wonderful best friend Jessica! It was fun and I got to meet her fabulous bf Bobby. It was so much fun to just relax and be silly and talk and share experiences and stories! I loved my time with Jess even though it was short. Then My mom and I went to my Mission President's Home coming. It was my president of my Texas mission. It was so much fun to see everyone and to give them hugs and just rejoice in seeing each other. We then went to Syracuse, where Preston's family lives. Preston's mom Paula was singing in sacrament and so we went to hear her sing and then we got to spend time with them. We got a special phone call on Sunday night from Preston. It completely made my life! He was able to call home to talk to his family about the recent changes in his mission, and I just happened to be there! It was awesome, we put the phone on speaker and then we got to all talk sitting at the table together! Then I got my time to talk to him alone. Then I piled on his parents bed and the three of us talked to him. I just had the best recomfirmation of spirit about marrying him, it was amazing! We went to Bear lake where they own a home and we played! It was so much fun, we went to the beach and then we ate and laughed and played and made fun memories!

I had a great time and I cant wait to move up there in MARCH!!! oh YEAH!

This love is difficult, but it's real.

We were both young when I first saw you.
I close my eyes, and the flashback starts,
I'm standing there,
On the balcony in summer air.

I see the lights, see the party, the ballgowns.
See you make your way through the crowd,
And say, "Hello",
Little did I know,

That you were Romeo,
You were throwing pebbles,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet."
And I was crying on the staircase,
Begging you, "Please don't go".

And I said,
"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting, all that's left to do is run.
You be the prince, and I'll be the princess,
It's a love story, baby, just say, 'yes'."

So I sneak out to the garden to see you,
We keep quiet, 'cause we're dead if he knew,
So close your eyes,
Escape this town for a little while.

'Cause you were Romeo,
I was a scarlet letter,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet."
But you were everything to me,
Begging you, "Please don't go".

And I said,
"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting, all that's left to do is run.
You be the prince, and I'll be the princess,
It's a love story, baby, just say, 'yes'."

"Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel.
This love is difficult, but it's real.
Don't be afraid, we'll make it of this mess,
It's a love story, baby, just say, 'yes'."

Well, I got tired of waiting,
Wondering if you were ever coming around.
My faith in you was fading,
When I met you on the outskirts of town.

And I said,
"Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone.
I keep waiting for you, but you never come.
Is this in my head,
I don't know what to think,"

You knelt to the ground,
And pulled out a ring and said,
"Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone.
I love you, and that's all I really know.
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress,
It's a love story, baby just say yes."

We were both young when I first saw you...

I can't help but love that song! I finally got an email this week, its been a little spread out because of all the changes that have been happening to Elder Tucker's mission, but im learning patience! I was told a good quote today it says "Patience is not passive resignation, nor is it failing to act because of our fears. Patience means active waiting and enduring... patience
is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!" -Dieter F. Uchtdorf Preston reminded me today that the Lord said " I never said it would be easy, but I said it would be worth it." Its amazing because I had told someone that quote yesterday, we are definatly on the same page

I will not doubt, I will not fear;
God’s love and strength are always near.
His promised gift helps me to find
An inner strength and peace of mind.
I give the Father willingly
My trust, my prayers, humility.
His Spirit guides; his love assures
That fear departs when faith endures.

I have been doing some fun stuff lately, today My mom and I went down to the Anderson's house and we had a Twilight marathon before the movie tomorrow. We watched both Twilight an New Moon. I made this really good Crunchy Ranch Chicken for dinner.I cant wait to go White Water Rafting on Saturday, Its going to be my 1sttime going. There is alot of random stuff going on this week but its nice. Ihave been going to the gym and lifting and swimming but my knees have been struggling with that.

Things have been going smooth this week and I am so excited to finally go up to Utah and visit my bf's parents, I love them so much. I also get to see Jess and Its been a few months and we give the best "best friend hugs" ever! My sister should be having a great bridal shower too! Its going to be thrilling to see everyone at President Thurston's Home Coming. Its going to be like a mission reunion! I love the TEXAS missionaries!

Hectic Summer Days

Well this summer is just jammed pack! My younger sister Brooke is getting married August 21st down in the San Diego Temple. I never knew how hard it really was to plan a wedding. My parents have been working really hard at getting it all put together for my sister, so far its just stressful; but its working out fine. I am going through my physical therapy as best as I can and Im really recovering well. I am going 3 times a week and they said I have really good range of motion. I started lifting weights and that has been a little tough but im trying my best to work hard and get better. I have a gnarly lesson to teach on Sunday and so Im preparing for that, I just hope I dont choke up there haha! I have had fun recently chatting with a bunch of old mission buddies, Its been alot of fun getting to know each other on a more personal friendship level then on a missionary basis. It was always hard as a sister to gain a friendship with an elder so its nice now to just chill and have funny conversations. One of my old district leaders is coming down to Cali this week and we are going to the beach, so that will be fun.
I am now updating Preston's blog every week, its been alot of fun to do. I enjoy keeping busy and that is one thing that has helped time pass. He is working so hard and I am so very proud of him. I never knew that falling in love would be so easy yet so hard at the same time. Its all about sacrifice and devotion and its totally worth every second. I have recently witnessed my best friend Jessica fall in love for the first time and its been nice to share those connections with her, we both can relate to the feelings of love and it has grown a strength between us. I think she and Bobby will get married before Preston and I but thats going to be fun! I cant wait. I never realized how fast I really grew up until I look back on the things I have done in my life and how grateful I am for choosing the right things to lead me to where I am today. If anyone is interested in checking out and supporting Preston read his blog: www.elderpreston.blogspot.com
I cant wait for July to start, I have alot in store for me, we have our white water rafting trip and then I get to go up for Brooke's second Bridal Shower and stay with Preston's family for a few days and getting to know my future family that I absolutely love to death. I love Paula and Pw and my mom and I are going to have a blast hanging out with Paula and Hope at the lake house, I am just really excited for a good summer. I have still been competing with Preston to see who can finish the book of mormon twice through, highlighting the refrences to Christ the first time through and then the second time highlighting the gospel principles...guess who is losing...ME haha I am still in Alma the first time through and he is already gone through the whole thing once and Im sure he is passed me in Alma his second time through. Its ok though I enjoy taking my time and highlighting it. I am really learning alot about things I never noticed before. I love the scriptures!

Life at Home

Well its been about 2 and a half months since I have been home from Texas. I have recoverd well from surgery and I am starting my physical therapy. I just got called as the Gospel Doctrine Teacher in my singles ward and im chuggin along just fine. I am trying to keep busy and after the wedding get a job. Its been nice being with the family and enjoying my first summer in over a year. I forgot how nice it is to vedge and lay out by a pool. I am waiting for my amazing boyfriend to come home from his mission so we can get married. I am trying to preoccupy myself until then. Life has been good to me and I try to strive to be better daily! Thanks to my Heavenly father for the many blessings I have received!

POST-OP REPORT.....

Whitney had her Post-Op appointment last week and after her examination the doctor said that Whitney's knees are as good as new! She is to begin physical therapy for several weeks and should be fully recovered in a month or two.

Whit says that her knees feel good; no grinding, no pain, and the swelling is almost completely gone. Some soreness and swelling may temporarily return as she begins her PT, but that's to be expected. She is walking fully with no crutches, no limping, and no pain. She does however still experience some sore and tiredness by the end of the day.

DAY 2 POST SURGERY

Two days after surgery and Whit's surgical sites look really good. Today she was able to remove her bandages and shower. Now she only has to cover the sutures with small band-aids. She says that she already can feel a difference in her knees from before the surgery; there's no pain under her knee-caps and it's not grinding anymore; "feels smooth," she says. She is moving around very well walking with crutches. She's also exercising a little each day per the doctors orders.