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Doug & I were married on October 6, 2005 in the Salt Lake Temple. We are currently living in the Dallas, Texas area. We have two sons, Gavin Douglas born September 18, 2009 & Liam Robert born October 14, 2011. We are so happy to be a family of four & love our boys so much! It is always one adventure after another in this house.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

CaRe pAcKaGEs

I'd be lieing if I said that since we moved out here to New York I haven't had a hard time. Maybe I'm a baby, but at least I know it right? Don't get me wrong, I am very glad to be here & have had a great summer. We have made some really great friends, it's just that I have never lived far away from family & it has been rather rough getting use to. I am so grateful for phones & email. It sure makes it easy to stay connected with loved ones. Another source I'm thankful for....MAIL!!!

A couple weeks ago my sweet mom mailed us a package to celebrate 3 months away from home! It was filled with school supplies & candy for Doug. She knows me all too well because she had a magazine & chocolate for me. :) It was so fun to get a little surprise from Utah! Thanks mom! You are the best!


So tonight when I got home from work I saw a big box on our porch. I'll be honest, I thought to myself, "What did Doug buy now?". :) When I got closer I saw that it was addressed to Doug & Rachel from the Madsen's. I couldn't stop smiling I was so excited! I even waited for Doug to get home so we could open it together. :)

My sister-in-law Becki is one of my heros. For many reasons, but one being that she is so creative & caring. I don't know how she comes up with such fun, cute & awesome ideas!!! Not to mention, the time. She is so busy with 5 kids & a premie baby & she still manages to put together a care package for poor little Rachel & Doug. :) Did I mention that my family RoCks!?!


Thank you Mom, Becki, Jas, McKay, Ashley, Carson, Logan, Savvy & Hailey for our CaRe pAcKaGEs! They were filled with yummies & goodness, but most of all LoVe & wARmtH! We love & miss you!

14 comments:

Sara said...

3months already? WOW time flies!! Am I seeing things or did your sister-in-law put notes on all your little goodies? What the heck am I complaining about with 2 kids and no time! She is amazing!!

Heather said...

Hi! I am sorry to "BLOG STALK" but, my brothers were best friends with doug, and it is SOO awesome to see how he is doing! i haven't seen him in YEARS!!! tell doug congrats on being a dentist. anyways, this is heather hewlett (cullimore is my new last name!) and tell him it is good to see his life. SORRY i found him thru josh hansen's blog!
Lots of love! heather!

Anonymous said...

That is so cute! What an awesome family!!

Hanson3 said...

It is SO tough to be away from family the first couple months. Now I love it though, its awesome how much you really depend and lean on your husband when you feel down. I'm also jealous of your care packages. My mom needs to take a hint from your mom and get one sent to me :)

Sheila Madsen said...

Wow! Two "care packages". Becki and I must have been on the same wave length! Hope you enjoy every bit of it.
Mom

Jamilyn and Clark said...

Your family really is so great. It's only been three months, it feels like forever since you were over at my apartment watching the Bachelor. Glad your family is taking care of you. Love ya

b lovely said...

What a fun surprise! Look at all the yummy treats! :D How are you guys? I miss you! It makes me sad we don't get our weekly Hills and ANTM discussions! :( Maybe I'll just have to call you every week! (cause that wouldn't get annoying!) xoxo

Crescent said...

I love getting packages too!! These are some pretty cute (and very creative) ones!!

b lovely said...

I keep forgetting to tell you how much I like your new fall look! Super cute!

Mackenzi said...

That's so cute! How nice to get care packages to make you feel closer to home.

pacemaker said...

That's so sweet of your family to think of you and how your feeling right now, its hard to be away from family, can't believe its been 3 months already though, the rest of the time will probably fly! Can't wait to see you at the girls Christmas party, that will be a fun blog!!

The Frame Family said...

That was such a sweet thing for your family to do!! It's weird to think that you've been gone for three months! Doug needs to hurry and finish school so you guys can come home!!! Love you and miss you :)

Camille said...

how cute! I love mail too! What fun ideas!

heidi said...

Hi Rachel,

You look like you are having so much fun out there. I love you and miss you! A LOT!

Heidi