The Brian & Melissa Barney Family

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAILYN!!!

2009-01-21T07:10:00.000-08:00

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.
Chailyn- we sure do love you. Thanks for being such a special part of our family.
We love you. Mom, Dad, Jacilyn & Brooklyn

He got it!!! :)

2009-01-06T18:37:00.000-08:00

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!!!

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!!!

Thanks for all the prayers- I know it helped.

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.

Jacilyn Piano & Chailyn Dance

2008-12-27T20:51:00.001-08:00

Chailyn 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.

Jacilyn did a great job at her piano recital. We think she is just AWESOME!!

All three of our girls are wonderful.- Thanks for being my girls. :)

Christmas Time!!! :)

2008-12-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

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.
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.
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.

SPOKE TOO SOON

2008-12-19T14:53:00.000-08:00

So 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. :)

Economic Crisis

2008-12-16T17:29:00.000-08:00

With 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.

Thanks to my girls!!!

2008-12-10T19:24:00.000-08:00

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.

Happy 38th Birthday!!!

2008-11-20T07:45:00.000-08:00

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.

XOXO

Melissa

10 Reasons Why I love you!!

1. You are what I want and the one I want.

2. You love me and all 3 of our girls.

3. You are good to everyone.

4. You teach me to be a better person.

5. You are honest.

6. You are a hard worker.

7. You are loyal.

8. You like to help others.

9. You have an amazing family that I am so lucky to be a part of.

10. You are a great husband.

I love you!!!

Happy Birthday DAD!!!

2008-11-20T06:47:00.001-08:00

Dad,
Happy Birthday. I love you so much. Hope you have a great day!
You are the best Dad. Thanks for being my DAD!!!
Love your,
Jacie Bear

Dad,

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)
I love you so much

Love,
Chailyn (Chai bug)
Daddy,
Happy Birthday!! I love you too!! (I wove ooh too) as Brooklyn says it. :)
Love,
Brooklyn

HSM 3

2008-11-04T16:17:00.000-08:00

Our 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.
Thanks Eric for thinking of us. We love hanging out with you guys. We owe you!!!

Happy Birthday- Brooklyn!! Our little 2 year old.

2008-10-28T18:18:00.000-07:00

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!!!

Happy Birthday Brooklyn.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACILYN!!!

2008-10-02T21:23:00.001-07:00

I can hardly believe she is 10 years old. So crazy how time flies. What a joy Jacie is in our family. We love her very much. She is having a birthday party tomorrow. It is a late over and she is so excited. She has new friends already at her new school. She makes friends so easily. Jacilyn has so many talents. She loves doing hair- & she does it better than I do. She loves anything girl - like jewelry, 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. Jacilyn- We love you!!! Happy Birthday.

Back tracking to Lagoon In July :)

2008-09-23T21:18:00.003-07:00

We went to Lagoon in July as a family and had a great time. Here are some photos.

Barney's in the box!!

2008-09-23T21:15:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn started to play inside the box's so we couldn't help but snap a few photos- Sisters wanted to join in the fun so here are our little treasures in a box. :)

New home :)

2008-09-23T20:51:00.001-07:00

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!!!

Pictures of the old house

2008-09-23T20:44:00.000-07:00

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. :)

Slacker- I know :)

2008-09-23T20:23:00.000-07:00

Okay so what can I say, I am a big slacker when it comes to blogging. Here are some updates.

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.

Chailyn started kindergarten 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 transportation 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 & Chailyn to the bus driver & showed him that we are a new stop and that she would be on the bus with him tomorrow. He apologized & said that he had forgotten. All was fine & she was safe- that is all that mattered,,sigh.

Jacilyn on her last day had a trauma while playing on the playground. She was on the teeter 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. McInes 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.

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. :)

My Parents Anniversary

2008-08-27T18:52:00.000-07:00

Yesterday 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.

Mom- so sorry I didn't do anything for you yesterday- I love you!!!

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. :)

YEAH!!! We found a new home!!!

2008-07-26T20:49:00.000-07:00

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. :)
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. :)
We will be moving to South Jordan right off 114th 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 Realtor who could help you sell your home & also help you find the right one too- hopefully by us.

Selling our first home!!!

2008-07-14T21:40:00.000-07:00

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.
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. :)
I know we will find the right place, it just takes some time & effort to find it.
We will surely miss so many friends from our old neighborhood. Hopefully they will stay in touch.

Packing up

2008-07-02T16:48:00.001-07:00

Sorry 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.)
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.
More later when I have something interest to share. :)

Jeff & Ashley's Wedding

2008-06-19T21:31:00.001-07:00

I 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.

Almost to my goal

2008-06-06T22:03:00.000-07:00

I am down to 23.8% body fat- YIPEE!! Just a little more to go.

Weekend away- but not too far away!

2008-06-03T19:49:00.000-07:00

We decided to get away for the weekend, so we went up to Eden, Utah (Ogden canyon) to our resort we have through worldmark 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. :)

Oh the pain!!!

2008-05-29T21:48:00.000-07:00

Chailyn fell at the gym the other day and hurt her ankle. By the way she was crying I thought for sure we needed to take her to the doctor. Brian said to bring her home first and see how she is doing a little later in the evening. So I did. She cried quite a bit and she kept an ice pack on it. While she was laying on the couch she kept saying "Oh the pain!!!" then she looked at me and said "that means it really hurts Mom." What do you say to that. I laughed- she just cracks me up. So much fun stuff.

Jacilyn has her first piano recital coming up next week. How exiting is that?? She thinks that if she plays the song one time that counts as practicing. I haven't been too strict with her practicing but playing a song once doesn't count as practice. My mom made me practice for a half an hour. She thinks she worked hard if she plays the song three times. My silly girl. :)

Brooklyn has a few favorite words, No, Mine and Juice- she does say please but sometimes it can be a little forced. She is so sticken cute.

Soccer Mom- who me??

2008-05-14T22:55:00.000-07:00

I have never played soccer but thought that it would be fun to coach Chailyn's soccer team. Of course they asked for volunteers so I talked my neighbor into doing it with me. We have 2,3,4 & 5 year olds on our team. Quite the age gap but they are sooo funny. Games are a riot. They run around and kick the ball & then come over to sit down because they are tired. And once half time hits they just want the treat or drink & done with soccer. They are getting better each week and they are having fun. Which is the most important. I love my girls- they are the best. Here is a picture of my cute soccer player Chailyn.

Lemonaid stand- minus the lemonaid

2008-05-10T09:39:00.000-07:00

Jacilyn had her friend Brianna over yesterday & they, along with Chailyn wanted to sell lemonaid. I said fine go ahead. Since we didn't have lemonaid or cups to put it in they decided to be resourceful & sell pretzels and popcorn. Well, since no one came to them they decided to start knocking on the neighbors doors. They are soooo funny. Jacilyn just said well no one was coming so we went & found them instead. :)
I hear Brianna saying to Jacilyn- do we really have to give the money for the house fund. I started laughing because the other day we went & looked at a home & it was a little out of our price range. The girls loved & offered to give us all their money so they can have this house that they want. We tried to explain that it still wouldn't be enough but that they needed to keep their money for something special they would like for themselves. Jacilyn also said "I will sell lemonaid & give you 1/2 of the profits." Soooo cute. But so funny. I love my silly girls.

Would you rather???

2008-05-09T22:18:00.000-07:00

So my kids have found this really interesting game they love to play when we are in the car. It is called "would you rather". Basically they ask "Would you rather do this or that- neither of which would be good" So today Chailyn asks me "Would you rather be a pink monkey or be naked?" So I said naked. And she said "really?" I said "yes is that a problem, I have a cute body right?" And she said "No, it is kind of weird." I guess it could be worse. When I was pregnant with Brooklyn Chailyn came with me to try on maternity clothes and when I was changing she said "Mom you need some clothes on, no one wants to see that."
Another time when I was pregnant with Brooklyn, Jacilyn came in & asked me how would I ever loose all that weight. Nice huh?

Nothing like kids to build up your self confidence. :)

My Summer Goal

2008-05-05T21:17:00.000-07:00

I decided I had better post my goal with health & fitness so that I have one more reason to do it. Before the holidays I was really lean and my abs actually had some definition. Then I got lazy & started eating way too many treats and not working out as often. So I told Brian that I was going to get back on a THF (Total Health & Fitness)http://www.thfonline.com/ program. I asked one of our consultants- Scott Bailey to put me on a program. He does such an incredible job. All of our consultants are amazing. Last year I saw Ashlei & she is awesome. This time I wanted a guy to do my program and it couldn't be Brian because I wouldn't listen to him anyway. LOL!! I don't want to loose weight at all just fat. Right now I am 27% body fat & 105 lbs & I want to stay about the same weight but be back down to about 23% or lower for my ab definition. So after I am done I will post my results. Here is to eating healthy, exercising right & living well. :)

Visit to the Zoo- then camera dies

2008-05-03T21:19:00.000-07:00

So my mom came & stayed with us for a couple days & we decided to go to the Zoo. Brians mom & my mom joined us and we had a great time. It was so crowded. Being the first nice day & a Friday at that we had to wait in line for a good 1/2 hour just to get in. But once in it didn't seem so crowded. I didn't to take many pictures because my camera died- stupid batteries. :)

Brian kept complaining about no pictures of him on here so here you go- Love you Brian. :)

2008-05-03T21:11:00.000-07:00

So yesterday Brooklyn decided to get my big pot out & she hopped in it. I couldn't help but laugh & get the camera out. The girls got a kick out of it too & wanted to be in the picture. :)

Attempting to add more pictures

2008-04-29T21:02:00.000-07:00

Well, I am trying to upload some pictures off my camera but the rechargable batteries we have are no longer being recharged- I need to get some new ones so I can post some of the fun pictures we have. Most of which I have had to delete because Chailyn keeps taking pictures of herself- most of which are of her with her tongue haning out or upside down.

Chailyn says the funniest stuff. Tonight she was in the tub & swallowed some water which made her then throw up. After she was all cleaned up she came down to me & said "hi mom, it's me the sick one." She just wanted a love and then back to play she went. She cracks me up. :)

Is the Garbage Heaven??

2008-04-27T21:59:00.001-07:00

I have the greatest story to share. Last Sunday we were at my moms for family dinner and the kids were playing outside when they discovered a dead bird. My brother, Brady was the lucky winner to take care of the bird so he got the shovel out & as he was getting the bird on the shovel Chailyn, my five year old said "Uncle Brady, that bird is going to heaven huh?, Brady said yup, he then took the bird & put it in the garbage. Chailyn happened to follow him and said quite confused"Is the garbage Heaven??" Needless to say, we have laughed and laughed and we had the glove family home evening to explain our bodies and spirits to her and where our bodies go after we die and where our spirits go.
What a fun story- she is so dang funny.

Showing the house

2008-04-24T15:32:00.000-07:00

Well, as most of you know we have our house up for sale and I am not happy getting no shows. I think it is really rude. Today is the 2nd time this week that someone has said they are were coming & pulled no shows on us. Oh well, hopefully it will sell soon soon so I don't have to stop working to clean my house. :)

Well, after I blogged about this the family showed up- 3 hours late, but they showed. They came back for a 2nd showing Friday so I guess we will see. :)

Gratitude

2008-04-11T11:20:00.000-07:00

The past couple weeks I have constantly dwelled on the bad not focusing on any of the good in my life. Needless to say it has been a rough couple of weeks. My poor husband- it is a good thing he loves me.
All I can say now is FOCUS on the GOOD. There is so much good to be grateful for. I have truly been blessed in my life and I am thankful for all that I have. Especially my husband and my kids. They are so wonderful!!!

Thanks to all my good friends & to my mom and sister who were there for me. My mom came up and spent a couple days with me and the girls. She is soooo good to us. I have had AMAZING neighbors & friends who let me vent & listen to my negativity. Thanks to all of you. And to a kind Bishop who also let me vent & get out my feelings on the table. I think I shared more than he wanted to hear but he is so kind & loving. I came out feeling like my Heavenly Father loves me & appreciates all that I do.

Anyway- Thanks to everyone- I have such GREAT friends & family!!!
Love you all. :)
Melissa

Thanks Shayna & Tierny

2008-03-20T14:45:00.001-07:00

I think I got the pictures right now. Thanks for your help girls. :)

Pictures- how to post them correctly

2008-03-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

I can't seem to post my pictures correctly. If anyone has any tips that would be great. I tried to do it in the blog entry but for some reason it isn't taking.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,

Little Bro's B-Day

2008-03-18T20:48:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRADY!!! Wow, 27 today- crazy. We all went down tonight to meet my Mom, Brady and his girlfriend Julane and my good friend Kathryn, her mom and Kath's cute kids. Kathryn lives in Vegas so it was soooo GREAT to see her. We both have Brooklyn's just a couple months apart and they both are so cute. Kath's Brooklyn was born on my Dad's birthday. I miss my Dad- He passed away in November of 2003 from cancer. What an awful disease. I tend to get off on tangents, so I will end this tangent with I love you Dad, just thinking of you. :)
My mom works at the Mall in Utah county and we took the kids to get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. So cute. Then we ate at Red Robin- I so ate horrible today, which we try to stay away from, but it is nice to cheat every once in a while.

Anyway, I need to go get ready for bed. HAPPY BIRTHDAY again Brady- sure do love you. :)

Time Out!!

2008-03-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

Has anyone ever just wanted a time out from everything. Life can be so exhausting sometimes. Never ending, always busy but yet not feeling productive. That is how I have been feeling lately. Same old, nothing new but always busy. I think I need to take a turn in my life and do something new. Maybe it is time to start writing the book I have procrastinated for so long. I really want to make a difference and do something that can help others. I know that I was put here on this earth for a reason, now I just need to find out what my purpose is and do something about it.
Chailyn does want to play soccer and me and a neighbor of mine, though neither of us have played are going to attempt to coach them. Scary thought, huh? Time will tell I guess.
I am planning to have a jeans party & a Lia Sophia party in April. Something to look forward to with Brian at work so often and soon to be even more often.

Girls Night Out!!!

2008-03-15T09:01:00.000-07:00

It isn't too often that I leave the home for longer than 10 minutes without a child with me. So last night was so GREAT!!! Dixie, who works at Horsley Orthodontics said that she gets together with a few friends still from the ward. Dixie has moved out of our ward as well as a couple other AWESOME girls that I enjoy being around. Anyway, I told Dixie at Jacie's Ortho appointment to call me next time they go-I'd love to come. So she called me and I said "Great lets do it, after making sure Brian didn't have any big plans." So anyway, I walked to Jodi's house and Dixie was already there, we picked up Amelia and met Heather at the restaurant. We ate then went to the mall- I so haven't been shopping with girls other than my mom, sister and children, for ever- Really since the College days. It was nice to get out and the shopping thing- wow I am so out of touch with clothes. I don't think I have much style. Stuck in the 90's or something like that. YIKES!!! After shopping we went & saw the movie "JUNO". It cracked me up. She was so bizarre- but I really liked her. My favorite part was when she was in labor & said "FUDGITY"- I was laughing so hard. Anyway, I need to go get my kids ready for the day.
Later

Jacilyn- Braces

2008-03-15T08:54:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I have a daughter old enough for braces- YIKES!!! She has two teeth that will push out other permanant teeth if we didn't get braces on her now, so after speaking with Dr. Horsley we decided we would get braces on her now so these teeth don't get pushed out. He is a GREAT orthodontist- we really like him ALOT!!!
Anyway, Jacilyn is always looking in the mirror and smiling. We thought she was cute before but with braces she even looks cuter. Who would have thought- huh??
Anyway, she has been brushing away and getting her little kit out constantly to make sure she cleans her teeth really well. She is so funny. We love our Jacilyn!!!

Chailyn & the cut up shirt

2008-03-01T18:39:00.000-08:00

A few months ago I was busy getting my work finished and ran upstairs so that I could finish getting the kids ready to go shopping with my Mom and sister for Christmas. I looked at Chailyn and her shirt had multiple holes in it. I said "Chailyn, what happened." she simply replied "It must have gotten worn out". My little stinker cut it with scissors. I told her to go change and had to take pictures later because it was so funny. Definitely one for the scrapbook.

About us :)

2008-03-01T17:59:00.000-08:00

Wow, I read other friends blogs but haven't created one for my family yet. So I guess today is as good as any other. Many of you may know that we have our house up for sale, lately we have had so many people come through it has been crazy. Trying to keep it clean with three girls is virtually impossible. Today has been crazy with cleaning the house, car and organizing the garage. Then I had to leave so someone could see the house so we went to the office & I helped finish cleaning the office while we waiting for Brian to finish his work. For those of you who don't know we own a franchise of Total Health & Fitness (thfonline.com). We own the Salt Lake office so it is quite the commute for Brian, and for me when he wants me to clean it. :)

Here is a picture of the girls. We have 3 girls, Jacilyn who is 9, Chailyn who is 5 and Brooklyn who is 16 months. They are AWESOME!!! They love to play with their friends and be stinkers to each other. But we sure love them. As for me, I still do medical billing part time from home and I keep track of the bills for our office with THF. That with the girls, Brian and cleaning the house doesn't leave much time for much else. When I have free time I enjoy writing and surfing the web. Brian and I also enjoy looking at homes.

I feel like I am so behind the times with not doing a blog yet. So I don't know how often I will post, but will try to get some updates on here every once in a while.