tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132329982444764112024-03-05T08:06:38.789-08:00The Brian & Melissa Barney FamilyMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-54695144755306959082012-09-13T15:45:00.001-07:002012-09-13T15:45:47.574-07:00Fun Family Surprise Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, it has been way too long. So much to update yet so little time. One of these days I will update our status, but until then I will share a fun family surprise day we had almost 2 years ago now. It was so fun & the girls LOVED it. It was captured on the photography blog for <a href="http://swensenphotography.com/blog/httplacaille-com/surprise-family-fun-day-from-one-of-our-clientsfamily-photography/">Swensen Photography</a> as they captured some great shots for us. You can read it there <a href="http://swensenphotography.com/blog/httplacaille-com/surprise-family-fun-day-from-one-of-our-clientsfamily-photography/">HERE</a>.<br />
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Here is what we did:<br />
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We gave invitations to our girls stating to be ready in their new dresses for their big day. When
the time arrived their first surprise arrived. Sam with<a href="http://www.somethingvintagesomethingblue.com/"> Something Vintage Something Blue</a>,
picked us up in his beautiful princess ivy (vintage car). We all
hopped in the gorgeous car ready for an adventure. Everyone watched as we were riding in style & the girls loved every second of it. We reached our first destination spot at <a href="http://www.lacaille.com/">La Caille</a>
in Sandy. Justin, with <a href="http://www.swensenphotography.com/">Swensen Photography</a> was there ready to capture some family photos to help us remember this special day. Thank you Justin!!<br />
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After our family photo shoot we traveled down to the fabulous
Grand America hotel where we had a little tea party. If you haven’t
had the tasty <a href="http://www.grandamerica.com/dining/afternoon-tea">Grand America’s Afternoon tea</a>,
I highly recommend it. They have lots of different teas, or hot
chocolates to choose from & I have even had a scrumptious chilled
chocolate drink that was to die for, YUM!! The afternoon tea comes with
finger sandwiches, scones & one of their amazing desserts. Perfect
for a fun day out with the girls or a family day like this one as even
Dad enjoyed being pampered. Let's just say it was a little bit of Heaven. :)<br />
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After the yummy tea party Sam drove us to down town Salt Lake
City where they were able to enjoy the Christmas Lights at <a href="http://www.lds.org/">temple square</a>. It was a memorable evening & their girls loved it I am so lucky to have such great girls. I love my girls & Brian too. Moments to remember for sure. :)<br />
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I have lots to share & update on our blog so hopefully this will be just a start for me. I need to get back in the habit of sharing & writing.<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-43001330037295638622009-01-21T07:10:00.000-08:002009-01-21T07:19:45.229-08:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAILYN!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik6OYek8pU8OJhcCihJ6GLvFuxhxufzygZeB5b0PHP01s43UyYA30puA4P5PWA1YkcMp9QxfbLw9OQsjRAqLhnRuNcgFgbXaDHN0XxTog6vXtOUMqwVZ1f23jkYDYopRqhduTeL-4jMOs/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+076.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik6OYek8pU8OJhcCihJ6GLvFuxhxufzygZeB5b0PHP01s43UyYA30puA4P5PWA1YkcMp9QxfbLw9OQsjRAqLhnRuNcgFgbXaDHN0XxTog6vXtOUMqwVZ1f23jkYDYopRqhduTeL-4jMOs/s200/update+12-27-08+076.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293766924261709122" border="0" /></a><br />I can't believe she is 6 years old today. She is getting so grown up. She has already had so much fun celebrating her birthday. She had a girl cousins sleepover last week. They had such a great time eating pizza, watching movies, playing the wii & just playing around the house. We have so many cute little girls in our family. Then she had a party at Grandma Roundy's house which is always so much fun. She picked out Better than anything cake- that is a popular choice around here. Today is her very special day & she has an agenda planned for us. She has requested to have me pick her up from school so she can pass out treats to her friends. Then she asked Brian to bring her McDonalds for lunch. Then she has dance class and then we will meet Brian during his work break for dinner. She opened her Mini Me & cupcake maker today & socks & she got to pick out a Sharpay dress the other day at the store. She did say after she opened her gifts- Is that all?? Little stink. We had to remind her of all the gifts that she got & to remember to be thankful for what she has.<br />Chailyn- we sure do love you. Thanks for being such a special part of our family.<br />We love you. Mom, Dad, Jacilyn & BrooklynMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-80854968947460662742009-01-06T18:37:00.000-08:002009-01-06T18:40:28.060-08:00He got it!!! :)Brian got the new position today. What a relief it is to know for sure he will have a job in a couple weeks. I wasn't too worried so now he doesn't have to do the job hunt. YEAH!!!<br /><br />We really hope this new position will be a good thing. He will be home a little earlier than before & no Saturdays which will be fabulous. I haven't had him Saturdays for a long time so this is going to be so GREAT!!!<br /><br />Thanks for all the prayers- I know it helped.<br /><br />Here's to a FANTASTIC 2009- hope everyone has a wonderful new year. Sorry for no Christmas cards this year- I totally slacked off. Maybe next year- we need a new family picture.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-42429740717019331992008-12-27T20:51:00.001-08:002008-12-27T20:56:46.742-08:00Jacilyn Piano & Chailyn Dance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYg9W9Axs-Z9oCKqRKZuV0-7HLUBTfBWpaf5rlJXYU8VKGuDi1OfPs8x_oxxHiKBoPe8DP_5n8gswXS0MNbIuYhff2_37gKdpZmk8Xeck5v8He6I5WDjvPzXVYUrmCLzxYPZqG53b6Ok/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+079.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYg9W9Axs-Z9oCKqRKZuV0-7HLUBTfBWpaf5rlJXYU8VKGuDi1OfPs8x_oxxHiKBoPe8DP_5n8gswXS0MNbIuYhff2_37gKdpZmk8Xeck5v8He6I5WDjvPzXVYUrmCLzxYPZqG53b6Ok/s200/update+12-27-08+079.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284699760367836914" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Chailyn</span> had her first dance concert. She was so dang cute. This is her with her friend Kaitlin- aren't they the cutest little girls you have ever seen.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxM-jxu38VisZ6X_QtZV3oBbevwoyquYv1-TrWx1FcO7noXTkj_WinoRuLXt0WsaxAXCOhFWgTs_ZTRIe57p9zwrVTOmuasnRH8PNQ85-L5bgk3suL3XzO-_vHg9wuS0dTrScH92KWdAU/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+098.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxM-jxu38VisZ6X_QtZV3oBbevwoyquYv1-TrWx1FcO7noXTkj_WinoRuLXt0WsaxAXCOhFWgTs_ZTRIe57p9zwrVTOmuasnRH8PNQ85-L5bgk3suL3XzO-_vHg9wuS0dTrScH92KWdAU/s200/update+12-27-08+098.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284699513839999794" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwFxN9PN5zd3D89pvIX9SWBbttrI75hBoGcNLacsjWIGAoGBdiYIy2qXhhnTM7JUkzSwVLq5yKxmgNXJLwlh7rEfZ7VhTJ9qtG_TnD1klXGR_9x1sXffKNYzBFZPHsM3eVAzUUYqE5e8/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+099.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwFxN9PN5zd3D89pvIX9SWBbttrI75hBoGcNLacsjWIGAoGBdiYIy2qXhhnTM7JUkzSwVLq5yKxmgNXJLwlh7rEfZ7VhTJ9qtG_TnD1klXGR_9x1sXffKNYzBFZPHsM3eVAzUUYqE5e8/s200/update+12-27-08+099.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284699349433611794" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Jacilyn</span> did a great job at her piano <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">recital</span>. We think she is just AWESOME!!<br /><br />All three of our girls are wonderful.- Thanks for being my girls. :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-70788649836534922052008-12-27T09:32:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:49:38.950-08:00Christmas Time!!! :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv46aS-1XIVwkpz09lwgD-vV31m61MP08JSE6tFQ2jRZwbGyIvyFbmgr0IZFBd2a6ovT0i-sW9wsp8wErvll6CMaX3BrudehAyLPy6kOXAv8PAV7WOGGiqqbZeUYtpst6UhDco2ckcrng/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+092.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv46aS-1XIVwkpz09lwgD-vV31m61MP08JSE6tFQ2jRZwbGyIvyFbmgr0IZFBd2a6ovT0i-sW9wsp8wErvll6CMaX3BrudehAyLPy6kOXAv8PAV7WOGGiqqbZeUYtpst6UhDco2ckcrng/s200/update+12-27-08+092.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284697260342088770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIiV0TaISBalWmqJBrFvKAYjes5h7KdyLM-DaHMpo0uasSXNFZdTEVKRmYKo5GLuV2_IBDtFXKUk5ZBBgqxsZ-lNbRzmBCmhIfW1qz-HL0HvTGNllyvjYWSsOl6KT68H330Ig2oz3ALo/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+097.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIiV0TaISBalWmqJBrFvKAYjes5h7KdyLM-DaHMpo0uasSXNFZdTEVKRmYKo5GLuV2_IBDtFXKUk5ZBBgqxsZ-lNbRzmBCmhIfW1qz-HL0HvTGNllyvjYWSsOl6KT68H330Ig2oz3ALo/s200/update+12-27-08+097.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284696903647852898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBqnycHF_V9A7x5dAHFaLbGmKig69Tmzi3l30Q3PsuFYUzKBEeeFsqeN_hWUuoVwAZ9sE2Wvo92Kxf5Sr8BCN6o3WaYNtVekQIotmnAE0rxYXBW5wMixbLEgIKhwBlQbRVuhWAtWl0M4/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+096.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBqnycHF_V9A7x5dAHFaLbGmKig69Tmzi3l30Q3PsuFYUzKBEeeFsqeN_hWUuoVwAZ9sE2Wvo92Kxf5Sr8BCN6o3WaYNtVekQIotmnAE0rxYXBW5wMixbLEgIKhwBlQbRVuhWAtWl0M4/s200/update+12-27-08+096.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284696733004437426" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tFJe_NaKlWaUGWVccVdVM5C7qNpDvfq-Ui61zMawrQAwDd1vEE2MmGmnA9a8UjTtlBSyHkFaH_w6zbYuh-UrzihImL7hkp7eVaEiIO45jJQnbOOiULIyktFuzWbuZ-_1GAPhu9IOSVQ/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+064.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tFJe_NaKlWaUGWVccVdVM5C7qNpDvfq-Ui61zMawrQAwDd1vEE2MmGmnA9a8UjTtlBSyHkFaH_w6zbYuh-UrzihImL7hkp7eVaEiIO45jJQnbOOiULIyktFuzWbuZ-_1GAPhu9IOSVQ/s200/update+12-27-08+064.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284696317486376354" border="0" /></a><br />We had such a great Christmas! It would be so nice to have a few more days without work and just enjoy the family. Christmas eve we had some of our family & some of Brian's family over. We invited everyone, but some had already made other plans. We had soup & lots of goodies, dips, treats etc... We didn't due much other than visit & eat but we had a great time. Earlier that day We had a scavenger hunt for PJS- the girls always get a kick out of it & really gets them excited for Christmas. Brian kept tabs on Santa so we knew where he was. The girls love that too. It seemed easy this year to get them in bed. They were so worried if they weren't in bed that Santa would miss them.<br />Christmas morning was GREAT. The girls slept til 8:00 I was shocked. Brooklyn yelled from her crib- "Dad, come here" Once we all got out of bed we came downstairs to see what Santa left. The girls got all that they asked for- Jacilyn got her IPOD and wallet, Chailyn got her pink guitar and password journal and Brooklyn got a new baby doll. They were all so cute & we loved watching the girls open up their gifts.<br />As Christmas is now over I come back to reflect on our Saviors birth. How blessed we are to have our savior in our lives. To know he lives and loves us and to know that one day we can return and live with him and our Heavenly Father. We are so blessed to have the knowledge that we have about being a forever family. I love my Savior and I am grateful for the gospel in my life.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-43100336737392073762008-12-19T14:53:00.000-08:002008-12-19T14:55:12.575-08:00SPOKE TOO SOONSo I guess I spoke too soon because Brian got Laid off today. His work sent him over to apply for another position within the company so hopefully that works out. They aren't able to do any hiring until the first part of January because the entire company is on a hiring freeze. So say a little prayer for us that it works out & he gets this new position. :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-20283177433312997332008-12-16T17:29:00.000-08:002008-12-17T07:33:31.468-08:00Economic CrisisWith the economy the way the way that it is has left me pondering our American Crisis. Brian's work just laid off 4000 employees in the US. So scary. We are so grateful that he is able to keep his position and we feel for those who are losing their jobs at the end of this year. How blessed we have been as a Nation but how troubled many of our friends, neighbors, associates & many we don't even know have been & will be affected by our current situation. We have really seen a hit in our personal business & hope to see a come back in 2009. I was talking with Brian earlier about how we can get out of the recession we are in. I don't have a simple solution but what I realize is that we all need to buy American made products. I'd love to hear what everyone else thinks about & if anyone has any amazing ideas or thoughts about how to get the US back where we need to be.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-47435378146067587892008-12-10T19:24:00.000-08:002008-12-10T19:29:48.890-08:00Thanks to my girls!!!We went on a little get away this past weekend up to Midway. Our plan was to go tubing in the fresh snow- but unfortunately for us there was none. But we had a good time relaxing, watching movies & just being together. When we got home I had to catch up on missed work. The girls played around & turned on the fireplace for fun. But the thermostat assumed that the whole first floor was warm & my office was so cold. So I asked the girls to turn off the fireplace so the heat would start coming into my office. They were so cute. They turned it off & then made me hot chocolate. What cute, thoughtful little girls I have. I love you girls.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-6059036499608270122008-11-20T07:45:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:50:31.529-08:00Happy 38th Birthday!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdYq1lf2AHOm5rYhtooWq_Sj_EWdnv84RQeClWN1Z2wa8_PrIAgcV-08ISjlJgzOLyQpQsttDPHRaU5N022-SjYQuce6RNFPZq2vYJyW3-ojM-QFvDzcc1lmTbH4soqZszbGsO91HUwo/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+037.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdYq1lf2AHOm5rYhtooWq_Sj_EWdnv84RQeClWN1Z2wa8_PrIAgcV-08ISjlJgzOLyQpQsttDPHRaU5N022-SjYQuce6RNFPZq2vYJyW3-ojM-QFvDzcc1lmTbH4soqZszbGsO91HUwo/s200/update+12-27-08+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284697551315194226" border="0" /></a><br />What more could I ask for?? I am so lucky to have you Brian. Thanks for being such a hard worker & a great Dad & Husband. You may not be the most romantic but I do know you love me. No one else would put up with me like you do. I love you!! Thanks for working so hard for our family. You are amazing. All the hard work will pay off one day. I just know it. :) Thanks again for all you do. I look forward to our Birthday date on Friday.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">XOXO</span><br /><br />Melissa<br /><p></p><p>10 Reasons Why I love you!!</p><p>1. You are what I want and the one I want.</p><p>2. You love me and all 3 of our girls.</p><p>3. You are good to everyone.</p><p>4. You teach me to be a better person.</p><p>5. You are honest.</p><p>6. You are a hard worker.</p><p>7. You are loyal.</p><p>8. You like to help others.</p><p>9. You have an amazing family that I am so lucky to be a part of.</p><p>10. You are a great husband.</p><p>I love you!!!<br /></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-2345970602017961582008-11-20T06:47:00.001-08:002008-11-20T06:56:57.127-08:00Happy Birthday DAD!!!Dad,<br />Happy Birthday. I love you so much. Hope you have a great day!<br />You are the best Dad. Thanks for being my DAD!!!<br />Love your,<br />Jacie Bear<br /><br />Dad,<br /><br />Happy Birthday. I hope you have a great birthday. Thanks for working so hard for us. You are the best dad in the whole world. Thanks for bringing home McDonalds & Wendys. (She really told me to type that)<br />I love you so much<br /><br />Love,<br />Chailyn (Chai bug)<br />Daddy,<br />Happy Birthday!! I love you too!! (I wove ooh too) as Brooklyn says it. :)<br />Love,<br />BrooklynMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-47539369086838829022008-11-04T16:17:00.000-08:002008-11-04T16:23:53.273-08:00HSM 3Our good friend Eric Marsing called us a few weeks ago & invited us to the Utah Premier of High School Musical 3. It was such a blast. We did have to stand in lines because of course we aren't as important as some of the people there. Even Governor Huntsman came out to watch it- so COOL! We went on Monday October 20th- what a perfect family night (minus Brooklyn- she wouldn't sit still so she got to play with Grandma & Grandpa Barney). Eric works at Zions bank & was offered tickets to go to the show and dinner at Tuchanos & he invited us. How lucky are we. :) We had a blast with Eric, Katie & their cute little guy Colton. Jacilyn & Chailyn loved it- I must say I think Brian had a GREAT time too- even though he may not admit it.<br />Thanks Eric for thinking of us. We love hanging out with you guys. We owe you!!!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-7238700028571506392008-10-28T18:18:00.000-07:002008-12-27T20:50:50.637-08:00Happy Birthday- Brooklyn!! Our little 2 year old.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganQr4zVzHctON_EB6NFm1ZIM-MsloDpJuk9YMGrHGWMU5ZO-wmoG6QaNt-Oioh0PinsLHojK1A90TXDpAujlaePIbPhKgGygSKcEaAUPDKrvGQadiPd_wMk-bc2Ho-88WBFH2RrYVQQo/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+048.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganQr4zVzHctON_EB6NFm1ZIM-MsloDpJuk9YMGrHGWMU5ZO-wmoG6QaNt-Oioh0PinsLHojK1A90TXDpAujlaePIbPhKgGygSKcEaAUPDKrvGQadiPd_wMk-bc2Ho-88WBFH2RrYVQQo/s200/update+12-27-08+048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284698116051281746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97ONnGCRD3SeZrA061G7fX9tuhkFKnRXoSMV8lsmm9N_hbCXhqt5bV6ePvu6fbDM57JWL5jFicI_f4Sm33fCvncFkK9xn97qxhQ1MiRjPIxE2Wm-St8kduOUkNJVqFA6sngeQT82Kha8/s1600-h/update+12-27-08+045.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97ONnGCRD3SeZrA061G7fX9tuhkFKnRXoSMV8lsmm9N_hbCXhqt5bV6ePvu6fbDM57JWL5jFicI_f4Sm33fCvncFkK9xn97qxhQ1MiRjPIxE2Wm-St8kduOUkNJVqFA6sngeQT82Kha8/s200/update+12-27-08+045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284697928767948498" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUTkiFqK9I0UBXXzIIS-S07rtIiflKmyXGAD85QNwK7F9kUBRkju0qNIethcMuqcEDBZm60YaRzYqmZlDaYOyO7u-DlQap6gsf1jNbqw18J-AU2npH7fy6UcBT1fvi-RGK2wcL3EvNtU/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+255.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262379892629357250" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUTkiFqK9I0UBXXzIIS-S07rtIiflKmyXGAD85QNwK7F9kUBRkju0qNIethcMuqcEDBZm60YaRzYqmZlDaYOyO7u-DlQap6gsf1jNbqw18J-AU2npH7fy6UcBT1fvi-RGK2wcL3EvNtU/s200/update+9-23-08+255.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I can't believe how time flies. Brooklyn turned 2 on Saturday. She was so cute. She got a cute little buggy car to cruise the neighborhood and a new doll & stroller. Her favorite things ever. Brooklyn's latest move is to remove her clothes & replace them with her PJS- only it isn't bed time- she does this every 2 hours or so. I added this picture because this is one of the shirts she likes to wear to bed- she also loves the phone & to put my shoes on. She is so dang cute. We love her so much!!!</div><br /><div>Happy Birthday Brooklyn.</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-4134263522855234312008-10-02T21:23:00.001-07:002008-10-02T21:30:18.848-07:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACILYN!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHMoMMBo73zS25mLqmqwddu1frRU44eWpNsGuiQoJYiaOfRb6fZLcz12W9lZh5jpFNJHxDiMrNh9kOoCDXSBuii_9YCKVSg5ZPMMdxPQ4GldeLR52iUM5u3v05ac7U_gbNlnR8KcOgt4/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+320.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252779816292996690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHMoMMBo73zS25mLqmqwddu1frRU44eWpNsGuiQoJYiaOfRb6fZLcz12W9lZh5jpFNJHxDiMrNh9kOoCDXSBuii_9YCKVSg5ZPMMdxPQ4GldeLR52iUM5u3v05ac7U_gbNlnR8KcOgt4/s200/update+9-23-08+320.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I can hardly believe she is 10 years old. So crazy how time flies. What a joy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jacie</span> is in our family. We love her very much. She is having a birthday party <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tomorrow</span>. It is a late over and she is so excited. She has new friends already at her new school. She makes friends so easily. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Jacilyn</span> has so many talents. She loves doing hair- & she does it better than I do. She loves anything <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">girl</span> - like <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">jewelry</span>, make up, clothes etc... She is so fun. She has been drawing outfits lately. I am shocked at how good she is. I keep asking her if she wants to take dance or singing lessons but nope- just not her thing. She would love to take hair & make up classes and art classes too. We need to find an amazing place to put her in. Oh yeah, and she plays the piano. Now that she is practicing she is really starting to get good. We are so lucky to have her. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Jacilyn</span>- We love you!!! Happy Birthday.</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-28645922194335929832008-09-23T21:18:00.003-07:002008-09-23T21:25:52.698-07:00Back tracking to Lagoon In July :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr48P0GZa1DAQ0cLobVkILpphzTkvOiDkkNbsEtWK0Jh7kwTc35lacMMxN07HiX9oQVSmIvW5TX8UNrI5KkOgjeQUvRaIO-2TUfY_KyAX6gRAkLb5nbXCdAPCcfzstizid9Lw_acqKRd8/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+286.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249438667102663410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr48P0GZa1DAQ0cLobVkILpphzTkvOiDkkNbsEtWK0Jh7kwTc35lacMMxN07HiX9oQVSmIvW5TX8UNrI5KkOgjeQUvRaIO-2TUfY_KyAX6gRAkLb5nbXCdAPCcfzstizid9Lw_acqKRd8/s200/update+9-23-08+286.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqO55csVKe-ZT5t0Ltq2AUblARo_c4ilL7sBHtEPY3_QQRZ-Xvc7v04CWk3FKwd51TKaOaV_nvxLsQouM9kijZogUvsR19GL2SJV0kBmKV8AFoAHxBJNMTulgrACXVlrK4KtGPpM-Nb4/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+288.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249438544903484914" style="DISPLAY: block; 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Here are some photos.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-87874446203614960572008-09-23T21:15:00.000-07:002008-09-23T21:17:56.066-07:00Barney's in the box!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VnlPnKvbXcrFHepvkiZQHicoN6Cnc7eBvEg_qTp9vFN0ySiIE3c2WoyaN8ytfSwJuD0oMR_smJ3nXWRuDLlEODfwtM_-isyl2JS_azjr7IvXuOLLIBPXikytaOHU06_ffISMaqbCAeM/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+305.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249437041231293858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VnlPnKvbXcrFHepvkiZQHicoN6Cnc7eBvEg_qTp9vFN0ySiIE3c2WoyaN8ytfSwJuD0oMR_smJ3nXWRuDLlEODfwtM_-isyl2JS_azjr7IvXuOLLIBPXikytaOHU06_ffISMaqbCAeM/s200/update+9-23-08+305.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEcwArnbdUjRCD-Rt4NcFl0YX4734U-7ijZzDtRMS675YWsDv2L4SC7P5RkvKtHKn-KDq_U8fUIkmYXj5NW9l8LkEZKlLIHkLkOuso_1XCuHkVcFuG9-sB6U5Yy-iQL-CqAKF7ygVLd8/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+304.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249436942122778034" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcLZq-sAKAud1opMbpHUELFYcZ9GVPsok2tW9_NWxkS_Yay6W74I7wV4_OnIXXXJ4vxRjBOg9hzzj0oZaZL-6CyEp3geaG4QAjyEWD-WVn1uht_kCSGzwH2Xjxj866LqRVeUP23oAmL0/s200/update+9-23-08+318.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ioZSUjXrRIJ4roy53cMKZyscyvnJcz_ToOFLUp_FCfHlBs5pecL6hOEcfdEUt-7e0zn-DinBUYa9sX89WQXi9UJsUb2r1N6MXshazyN2TaWF416kD3vT2pv2eRKAtX4LRaEoGl2iI48/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+319.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249430712776003650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ioZSUjXrRIJ4roy53cMKZyscyvnJcz_ToOFLUp_FCfHlBs5pecL6hOEcfdEUt-7e0zn-DinBUYa9sX89WQXi9UJsUb2r1N6MXshazyN2TaWF416kD3vT2pv2eRKAtX4LRaEoGl2iI48/s200/update+9-23-08+319.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Here are some pictures of our new home- I know I am not the greatest photographer. We love it here. :) I had to take a picture of the pantry because I didn't have one in our last home. I love it!!! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-38412328418365020232008-09-23T20:44:00.000-07:002008-09-23T21:27:46.200-07:00Pictures of the old house<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0LavLcN1ZIwht3MOUtM3OFVT_Uo9wxGTLavaWsrig2yzTkVOi2gN2uy2BASk6sg6Gq2WIagiJKid4hKHgbaCSw3WFmSk5X79UYtamVtWpIZFjcSVPBJs8yxRFT1D6SLFXmKUvWl1qm8/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+267.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249430297213705362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0LavLcN1ZIwht3MOUtM3OFVT_Uo9wxGTLavaWsrig2yzTkVOi2gN2uy2BASk6sg6Gq2WIagiJKid4hKHgbaCSw3WFmSk5X79UYtamVtWpIZFjcSVPBJs8yxRFT1D6SLFXmKUvWl1qm8/s200/update+9-23-08+267.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YNsdYjzQYrvxZ8wUbv_acctg0WKRw5jDkyjh1vyoobuRiAdf07Mp4yeJIsACGJDzXvRbueNPPLjYzgYeMLthzUhVJSNTzJZrp6CY5E9OrM8xWgpZkXihfJGy6ZCXesRvEF2gmi7FKUg/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+259.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249430165748492834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YNsdYjzQYrvxZ8wUbv_acctg0WKRw5jDkyjh1vyoobuRiAdf07Mp4yeJIsACGJDzXvRbueNPPLjYzgYeMLthzUhVJSNTzJZrp6CY5E9OrM8xWgpZkXihfJGy6ZCXesRvEF2gmi7FKUg/s200/update+9-23-08+259.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-usHcu1Lh3-OuK62-vZNIV1W52GNxUGLJZZR8iryowOa7E9i_IDHBg5zhgvKN1xpACGrY9wQFr7KTExarEohYj32X8x9fdVG5hI5hY-x3ztDranM7qv92oMP3taxk35Pj1sRPnKGzj3Q/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+257.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249430076075901762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-usHcu1Lh3-OuK62-vZNIV1W52GNxUGLJZZR8iryowOa7E9i_IDHBg5zhgvKN1xpACGrY9wQFr7KTExarEohYj32X8x9fdVG5hI5hY-x3ztDranM7qv92oMP3taxk35Pj1sRPnKGzj3Q/s200/update+9-23-08+257.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFefVxCLoMnM1aZF56AfXq4PwFDr3q6JeoUR06Mmkqjguwejxc7KA0zu5ckPfnp3heJ_42cIgwsI2ByYQQ3vfrF-WUUaYluVBKc-4P9K8QmZAF00_Jeals_gR_3plBG2bfY_ssyWUpgs/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+258.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249429928511433170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFefVxCLoMnM1aZF56AfXq4PwFDr3q6JeoUR06Mmkqjguwejxc7KA0zu5ckPfnp3heJ_42cIgwsI2ByYQQ3vfrF-WUUaYluVBKc-4P9K8QmZAF00_Jeals_gR_3plBG2bfY_ssyWUpgs/s200/update+9-23-08+258.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWp1_EperfxiA_vdOZE6N_doazUHKnZbDlPm0379e0mlu-H_eC78x26hSPVILrVVlGh502DITuisQwNs5iZHsfJcC55cddtbUq5YDEOw3GvWhyphenhyphenCXRz6kef-d5u0t2wjQiNOBBugeN3V2Y/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+256.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249429818635333730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWp1_EperfxiA_vdOZE6N_doazUHKnZbDlPm0379e0mlu-H_eC78x26hSPVILrVVlGh502DITuisQwNs5iZHsfJcC55cddtbUq5YDEOw3GvWhyphenhyphenCXRz6kef-d5u0t2wjQiNOBBugeN3V2Y/s200/update+9-23-08+256.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGvrYdFJMtsVtU2cnhc9afImX24lOj-i_t7cDnUiJLoksvcThR-Xl06s6mAv43GBqJS3-x9tKREoH4HK9yEci5YXDczo2PMt9imTsEP1ODmqeEjy6IMndoq5JQvh2Z-latzCaeYmeBtU/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+243.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249429700288215650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGvrYdFJMtsVtU2cnhc9afImX24lOj-i_t7cDnUiJLoksvcThR-Xl06s6mAv43GBqJS3-x9tKREoH4HK9yEci5YXDczo2PMt9imTsEP1ODmqeEjy6IMndoq5JQvh2Z-latzCaeYmeBtU/s200/update+9-23-08+243.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCnHwYqvKNfZpeb6QfAhXJvc2j347wIkKfla-dMDVDwXqcQHoJ2FSf6eT2Zf7i0hBNoIptydRBMFhHwwN8pv9ypT_LNwTTLTuCCxmyPnAYoUp_wrN5y0-tZdD72JMa-RsS9IDGQCG-9s/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+268.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249429571509753682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCnHwYqvKNfZpeb6QfAhXJvc2j347wIkKfla-dMDVDwXqcQHoJ2FSf6eT2Zf7i0hBNoIptydRBMFhHwwN8pv9ypT_LNwTTLTuCCxmyPnAYoUp_wrN5y0-tZdD72JMa-RsS9IDGQCG-9s/s200/update+9-23-08+268.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DJgDKZT6hoAPGhLbgTfjZqE-60qtMz_EKCzJGkNX5_4c7iT70-3tvH23Uh58itiTqtcl46EqdVy9KSHyVsiCSrF6EsRzPUdAjXdcj5NxGiLS46PkhGQzUf8pPYpIRJT1I2pOGF-zxpY/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+231.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249429408986300754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DJgDKZT6hoAPGhLbgTfjZqE-60qtMz_EKCzJGkNX5_4c7iT70-3tvH23Uh58itiTqtcl46EqdVy9KSHyVsiCSrF6EsRzPUdAjXdcj5NxGiLS46PkhGQzUf8pPYpIRJT1I2pOGF-zxpY/s200/update+9-23-08+231.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEidP3cNS9FWyNm5lbtiFzdgxHXK_SZtjXDQkW7d4rAELUlsWkkseN6aRPwaGNdjAS3ZCEixvDKDLhGs3IAsEmIeQdtc9UIAJlK9QOyXSufvOB2gN5z_OPaF4qiRw86BjjRXwBJKybaE/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+273.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249429271236290338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEidP3cNS9FWyNm5lbtiFzdgxHXK_SZtjXDQkW7d4rAELUlsWkkseN6aRPwaGNdjAS3ZCEixvDKDLhGs3IAsEmIeQdtc9UIAJlK9QOyXSufvOB2gN5z_OPaF4qiRw86BjjRXwBJKybaE/s200/update+9-23-08+273.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8NXI8cKWIa8jvz7PY33dhbMrsNrlONihrje8TUPO5pjhQcoBxpoz2FxzbCD_egC0mwc53LXfpCuARh1IBg5BzMa8Fbcutpvw_7PYhVaB_M5J7jqQ26_-HylijawRT2h8ERBcML03zvA/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+275.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249429136178310546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8NXI8cKWIa8jvz7PY33dhbMrsNrlONihrje8TUPO5pjhQcoBxpoz2FxzbCD_egC0mwc53LXfpCuARh1IBg5BzMa8Fbcutpvw_7PYhVaB_M5J7jqQ26_-HylijawRT2h8ERBcML03zvA/s200/update+9-23-08+275.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>A couple days before we moved into our new house, Chailyn said out of no where "Mom I miss our old house, and I think it misses us too." I laughed- she always says the funniest things. We had some great times in our old home & will always treasure the good memories we had there. :)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-74293641938691951412008-09-23T20:23:00.000-07:002008-09-23T21:28:19.411-07:00Slacker- I know :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffIhxfof2uHNgbNvqK6OEfjptNshNeaiMjrBiMhyIIC24FN5f2dl0hEeZYJJuVOFKhriARkRgMKWbzbfPo5tD3OToPckIlvK1YLNct91IG_-CnfVYKL-9yBQ-F3lij-BIKkrAbSy9qRs/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+302.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249428221546397378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffIhxfof2uHNgbNvqK6OEfjptNshNeaiMjrBiMhyIIC24FN5f2dl0hEeZYJJuVOFKhriARkRgMKWbzbfPo5tD3OToPckIlvK1YLNct91IG_-CnfVYKL-9yBQ-F3lij-BIKkrAbSy9qRs/s200/update+9-23-08+302.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Uq4qXieimH9LgpmIVv0rHKojzG-ZkiJl3GAfpdTlZD_vU4K_tX9gIUR-lZSRcR8U5Ec712GuARgGhX2axYdJMt6IEhZdUbTSKi3YlVMTYOmyWxrb-K8nYg3ARJrDyfY7LP6k0wwYbi8/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+303.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249427990023444818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Uq4qXieimH9LgpmIVv0rHKojzG-ZkiJl3GAfpdTlZD_vU4K_tX9gIUR-lZSRcR8U5Ec712GuARgGhX2axYdJMt6IEhZdUbTSKi3YlVMTYOmyWxrb-K8nYg3ARJrDyfY7LP6k0wwYbi8/s200/update+9-23-08+303.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLD2bsxz0oLW1DSwNBUen-bWO4CsRfa_PBLJwjYHE5dx-Kl034cui8hR8W5bhvBjzfSxei9INGRAyPdItnKzGsK5qxytYtr1esiKTe2GAVHuFrvA50fwK3JY-BjOnHM9y9trpM_4Djo90/s1600-h/update+9-23-08+299.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249427793293394306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLD2bsxz0oLW1DSwNBUen-bWO4CsRfa_PBLJwjYHE5dx-Kl034cui8hR8W5bhvBjzfSxei9INGRAyPdItnKzGsK5qxytYtr1esiKTe2GAVHuFrvA50fwK3JY-BjOnHM9y9trpM_4Djo90/s200/update+9-23-08+299.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Okay so what can I say, I am a big slacker when it comes to blogging. Here are some updates.<br /></div><div>The girls had first days of school. They have already been to 2 schools this year & have both made friends at both schools. I tell you to be a kid & friends with everyone would just be great!!! My girls have adapted just great to the new house. They only have gone to their new school here for 4 days & they are currently off track for the next little bit. They are excited to go back on Monday.<br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Chailyn</span> started <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">kindergarten</span> this year- I can hardly believe she is old enough. Everyday I ask her what her favorite part of the day was- it is always the bus. So funny because the first day she rode the bus in our new house the bus driver forgot he had a new student & she rode with him for almost an hour. I was in a panic on the phone with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">transportation</span> trying to find her- they just kept reassuring me that they would find her & there was no need for me to drive around in attempt to find them. The bus driver finally had pulled up & said that no one had told him there was a new student. I said "do you not remember me from yesterday," I had taken her to school & picked her up as well & introduced myself & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Chailyn</span> to the bus driver & showed him that we are a new stop and that she would be on the bus with him <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">tomorrow</span>. He <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">apologized</span> & said that he had forgotten. All was fine & she was safe- that is all that mattered,,sigh.<br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Jacilyn</span> on her last day had a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">trauma</span> while playing on the playground. She was on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">teeter</span> totter with some friends and the bounced her a little too hard & she hit her mouth on the bar. It gave her a loose tooth & cut up the inside of her mouth really good. I took her to our dentist- Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">McInes</span> and he was awesome. He put a little brace to support the loose tooth & he stitched up her gum. She healed quite quickly- thank goodness.<br /></div><div>As for Brooklyn she is keeping us on our toes - constantly into things. In fact she has already written on several walls in our new home- thank goodness I was able to get them out. My mom offered to take her for the next 2 years til she is out of all the mischief. We thought that was funny. :)</div></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-67572519529002468812008-08-27T18:52:00.000-07:002008-08-27T18:57:39.585-07:00My Parents AnniversaryYesterday was my parents anniversary. However, stupid me- I forgot. So when talking with my mom I didn't even think to ask her how she was doing or if she was having a rough day. I spoke with my sister today & she reminded me. I can't believe I forgot. I try to be thoughtful of my mom, especially during times that were special to her & my Dad. I know she misses him so much. We all do. I know we will all be together again one day. What a great feeling that is.<br /><br />Mom- so sorry I didn't do anything for you yesterday- I love you!!!<br /><br />We are moving Friday into our house- I will get pictures on when things settle down a bit. I picked up more hours at work- back to full time for a bit- so life has been crazy to say the least. I am hoping things calm down after we move in. :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-78707820513660257442008-07-26T20:49:00.000-07:002008-07-26T22:05:16.152-07:00YEAH!!! We found a new home!!!We are so excited. We had been spending all of our spare time searching for a new place to live. Our poor agent- Patrick Howells spent countless hours helping us in our search. He was incredible. At last our search is over. We found what we are looking for and we are so excited. We are buying a model home from DR Horton. We had driven by the neighborhood about 2 weeks ago and just said that it wasn't quite in our price range and didn't think much of it. About a week after that I get an email from our agent Pat and he said we should go look at this home today if we are interested because the builder just dropped the price. So Brian took a break away from work & meet us down there. He said that he really liked it but had to get back to work & that we would talk about it that night. There was already a hold on the house which we were told they weren't able to hold it because it was the model home and that first person to actually sign the contract would get the home. So I went ahead & signed the contract to purchase the home and called Brian to let him know that I bought it. He was a little surprised but thought it was a good move to get it when we did. That is the story. :)<br />We will be moving in the next 2-4 weeks- not sure the exact date. Brian's parents will be surely glad to have their home back and maybe a little peace and quiet without our silly little girls. :)<br />We will be moving to South Jordan right off 114<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> south and 3250 w. There are available homes and lots by us & would love to have some friends come move by us- hint, hint!!! We know an incredible R<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ealtor</span> who could help you sell your home & also help you find the right one too- hopefully by us.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-51766201017537346462008-07-14T21:40:00.000-07:002008-07-14T21:48:16.972-07:00Selling our first home!!!Well- we did it. We closed on the sell of our home today. We are now looking for a new place to live. We are staying with Brian's parents in their basement until we find something. Chailyn thinks it is great to be here & she would like to stay here forever. :) I know she thinks-Why do we need to look for a new house when we can stay here with Grandma & Grandpa? We are hoping for just a couple months.<br />Grandma & Grandpa Barney are so amazing. They got the basement ready for us to move into it & even set up the girls beds for us. They are way too good to us. We have put in an offer on a house in Bluffdale and are waiting to hear back. It is a short sale so we are still looking at other homes, but so far that is our favorite. :)<br />I know we will find the right place, it just takes some time & effort to find it. <br />We will surely miss so many friends from our old neighborhood. Hopefully they will stay in touch.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-71957876357071280622008-07-02T16:48:00.001-07:002008-07-02T16:53:04.156-07:00Packing upSorry I haven't blogged for a while- we have been quite busy recently. Well our house in under contract & the hunt for the right house begins. :) We are moving the weekend of the 18th. YIKES that is only a little over 2 wks away. We are so excited for this transition in our lives, but we are sad to leave so many friends from our neighborhood behind. We are hoping they call come & move by us. (when we find out where it is we are moving to that is.)<br />I have met the couple that purchased our homes just briefly but they are just a cute young couple. It makes me feel old. :( We hope they love our house as much as we have. It has been a wonderful home and we will miss it. <br />More later when I have something interest to share. :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-18613904051640716392008-06-19T21:31:00.001-07:002008-06-19T21:32:58.471-07:00Jeff & Ashley's WeddingI can hardly believe that my nephew is old enough to get married. I guess that means I am getting old. They got married last Saturday in the SLC temple. It was just a beautiful day. The weather was perfect and the both were so cute. CONGRATS Jeff & Ashley. We are so happy for you guys.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-77718886456114613262008-06-06T22:03:00.000-07:002008-06-06T22:04:19.289-07:00Almost to my goalI am down to 23.8% body fat- YIPEE!! Just a little more to go.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713232998244476411.post-16181318968416047722008-06-03T19:49:00.000-07:002008-06-03T19:55:02.542-07:00Weekend away- but not too far away!We decided to get away for the weekend, so we went up to Eden, Utah (Ogden canyon) to our resort we have through <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">worldmark</span> and spent a couple nights there. We didn't do much other than swam, played games with the kids and chilled in the room. Brian's parents and his brother Jay and his family Sharon and the kids all came up too. Our kids really get along great and they had a fun time. It was nice to be away and not deal with any of the day to day stresses. We need to do that more often. I need to upload some pictures from the get away- soon, they are coming soon- not that any of you are just dying to see. :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156404295737418469noreply@blogger.com2