tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29585567237513372672024-03-13T05:10:25.227-07:00Jason & Julie BrysonJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-20488938790502753062012-07-14T22:15:00.000-07:002012-07-14T22:15:26.470-07:005 Years in the Making....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Our little boy is finally here. On June 27th 2012 Brody Bryson joined our family after 5 years of fasting and praying. He was born at 1:38 pm weighing in at 8 lbs 1 ounce and 20 inches long.</div>
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Our first family pic.....</div>
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Sorry if this ends up being a long post but I want to share Brody's birthing story. I still can't believe this little guy is here to stay. For those not interested in the detailed version you can just scan through the pics and call it a day...I won't be offended. :)</div>
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On June 26th I finally climbed in to bed around 11pm. Jason was fast asleep already so I didn't think my random contractions were important enough to wake him at that time. Two weeks prior I had my membranes stripped but nothing came of it. When I went back to the doctor a week later he asked if I wanted him to try again. Knowing how painful it was the first time I hesitated but decided to go ahead and let him try again. I didn't think it would do much good but since I had been walking around for 2 weeks now dilated to a 3 and 75% effaced I figured what the heck go ahead and give it another go. After I left the office I was determined that this time was going to work. I called up my Mom and told her we had to go walk the mall to get this baby on his way. She agreed to accompany me and we walked the mall for a few hours. I then went home and bounced on a yoga ball for as long as I could stand it. (told ya I was determined) I guess that did the trick. At 11pm the contractions were coming and going whenever they felt like it. I decided to get some sleep since I figured I was in for a long ride. All the books I read and the class we took said on average a first time Mom is in labor for roughly 20 hours. So by their estimate I had a long way to go....</div>
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At 4am the contractions woke me up...they were about 10 minutes apart now and getting more painful. I figured I would get in the shower to help take the edge off and then get ready to go to the hospital (we all know I was not going in looking homeless) So much for that idea, once I was in the shower the back labor kicked in making it hard for me to even function. I quickly finished up my shower and tried my hardest to get out and get ready but then I started throwing up. I wasn't going to let that stop me though... Let's just say I went as far as to lay a mirror on the floor of my bedroom in an attempt to curl up in a ball and blow dry my hair at the same time. hahahaha I did get my hair dry but it was most definitely at a cost. Unlike contractions back labor has no rhythm or reason. It hits you like a freight train and the best you can do is get on your hands and knees and hope it goes away soon. With contractions you have "rest periods" with the back labor I got small spurts of relief but then before I could get off the ground it would hit me again. By now it was 6:00 am and I thought I would call my Mom. I asked her if you were suppose to feel like you were going to die. (A little dramatic I know) She assured me that I was on the right track and to sit back and wait for the contractions to get closer together. When I informed her I was throwing up she changed her course and told me it was time to go to the hospital. I hung up feeling relieved that I at least had the green light from my Mom. Getting to the hospital was another story though. When my Mom called back 30 minutes later to see if we had checked in the the hospital I informed her that I hadn't made it off my bedroom floor yet and that I was in no position to talk to her right now. That is when I heard the panic in her voice for the first time ever. She told me I had to get up and get to the hospital NOW. So I told Jason grab everything we had packed and Brody's car seat and let's get out of here. Just so you don't think Jason had been sitting there staring at me for the past 2 hours the poor kid had the task of packing up our crap all while stopping to push on my back every time my back labor decided to kick in which gave him about 10 seconds in between assisting me to do what he needed to do. He was a great through all of this. </div>
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It is now 7am and we are driving to the hospital. I, at that point was the typical pregnant lady telling him to hurry up and that I didn't think we were going to make it....BTW I am getting a petition together to ban the traffic light in front of the hospital! What the heck were those people thinking?!??! Why would you put the longest light in the history of man kind in front of the labor and delivery entrance to the hospital?!!!??! After some not so nice words and me screaming at Jason he finally ran the red light and walked me in to the hospital. We had pre-registered but for some reason the lady in admitting decided to ask me every question she could think of...at this point I can't sit but I also can't stand on my own fully so I am answering her ridiculous questions including my Mothers flipping maiden name (no joke that was a question) all while about to have my baby in her office. Jason piped in at this point and asked her when she was going to take us back...she finally got the hint and let us through. They quickly got my IV in and checked me....I was dilated to a 7!!!! All I could say after that was where is my epidural. They wheeled me back to delivery right away, gave me the epidural (which wore of twice by the way during my labor) and after 4 pushes Brody was born at 1:38. He could have been born around 10am but we were waiting for my amazing doctor. He is amazing and will be delivering all of my future babies!! Jason will be proud of that statement since after the epidural wore off the 2nd time and I was dilated to a 10 at that point I told him we were only having one child! hahahaha :)</div>
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Brody is now just over 2 weeks old and the most amazing baby!!! He still sleeps most of the day and night. We just adore him!</div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-49805282586366702312012-05-17T09:11:00.000-07:002012-05-17T09:11:21.695-07:00Boston Bound.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In April we went with Jason's family to Boston to watch Jason's Dad and Brother in Law Judd run the Boston Marathon. The men and women that run these marathons are incredible....or insane. (I haven't figured out which yet) In that heat and for that long there is no way I would ever survive. We saw runners dressed up in anything from a hamburger costume to men in full on army uniform with packs and all crossing the fnish line. It was such an amazing experience. </div>
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Rick & Brigham at the finish line....<br />
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I love the architecture of Boston. It is everything I love about NY but on every street. <br />
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They have the most amazing buildings and cherry blossom trees on every corner. It was gorgeous!!!<br />
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Jason and Mom Bryson.....<br />
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I know this pic is blurry but it is one of my favs...from left to right...(Mom, Dad, Leslie & Brooke)<br />
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It was a trip I will never forget and I am so grateful Jason's Dad, Rick let us come along!!!Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-46292436107998826182012-02-17T11:35:00.000-08:002012-02-17T11:44:16.471-08:007 Years Already....<div align="center">A little PDA never hurt anyone....</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jDIQbfVsuxc/Tz6s4VlNj4I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/uNnaYMfBk9Y/s1600/Camera%2BPics%2B308.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710191461418241922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jDIQbfVsuxc/Tz6s4VlNj4I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/uNnaYMfBk9Y/s400/Camera%2BPics%2B308.jpg" /></a> Today is our 7 year anniversay. I dont know where the time has gone but I am so glad I have had the past 7 years to be with Jason. </div><br /><div align="center">We have grown so much and changed with eachother along the way and I can't wait for our biggest change yet when we add our little Brody to the mix in July. </div><br /><div align="center">I Love You Jace!! xoxoxo<br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-19108262315230601722012-02-14T14:00:00.000-08:002012-02-14T15:23:15.271-08:00BOY OH BOY....<div align="center">On 1/26 we did a 3D/4D Ultrasound and found out our little peanut is a BOY!!</div><br /><div align="center">He was not shy at all and the picture below is the first thing we saw when the tech started our ultrasound...bum up he was ready to reveal what we all wanted to know. hahaha</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z5kNH_qtWls/TzrZnaCGg_I/AAAAAAAAAs4/42whKArCRzo/s1600/BABY_15.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709114748671788018" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z5kNH_qtWls/TzrZnaCGg_I/AAAAAAAAAs4/42whKArCRzo/s400/BABY_15.JPG" /></a> I just love his adorable little body!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hUFT3zua__o/TzrZnH0cw1I/AAAAAAAAAss/lfoJ7FmGX7s/s1600/BABY_13.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709114743782687570" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hUFT3zua__o/TzrZnH0cw1I/AAAAAAAAAss/lfoJ7FmGX7s/s400/BABY_13.JPG" /></a> I know he still looks a little like an alien but at least he is smiling....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cVsliRqnkpA/TzrZmrhd5cI/AAAAAAAAAsg/KNSxfCQ8Ylw/s1600/BABY_18.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709114736186877378" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cVsliRqnkpA/TzrZmrhd5cI/AAAAAAAAAsg/KNSxfCQ8Ylw/s400/BABY_18.JPG" /></a> Towards the end he had, had enough and started to cover his face. I'm thinking he might be shy like Jason was when he was little. I guess we will find out soon enough.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sdg6NSPA5M4/TzrZmb2VymI/AAAAAAAAAsU/A4q17M6T7Gg/s1600/BABY_52.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709114731979459170" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sdg6NSPA5M4/TzrZmb2VymI/AAAAAAAAAsU/A4q17M6T7Gg/s400/BABY_52.JPG" /></a>I can't believe today we are 1/2 way through this journey!! It really has gone by so fast and yet so slow in so many other ways. I don't want to forget a minute of it so here are some of the updates:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>20 Weeks</div><br /><div>Cravings: None</div><br /><div>What not to eat: Mexican food, anything with red sauce, and bacon</div><br /><div>What I can stomach: sandwiches, salads, and potatoes. </div><br /><div>Still down -12 lbs </div><br /><div>Symptoms: I have off and on nausea, headaches, and major rounding ligament pain.</div><br /><div><br />Baby: Brody is measuring big which is no surprise since his daddy is 6'4 and was a 10 lbs baby!</div><br /><div>At our last visit the dr moved my due date up from the 7th to the 3rd. Yay!! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>That's all for now...I might get brave and post a prego pic later this week. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-90659071453094441332012-02-03T08:38:00.000-08:002012-02-03T08:59:28.429-08:00January 2012...Birthday Boy...<div align="center">This year is going to be one of BIG changes....</div><br /><div align="center">Jason turned the big 3-0 on January 19th!!</div><br /><div align="center">I wanted to make sure he knew how special he is to me so I threw him a SURPRISE party with both our close family and friends all in on the action. </div><br /><div align="center">How I pulled this off without him knowing is short of a miracle...for at least two weeks leading up to his birthday I slowly deep cleaned the entire house. I even got him to make the yard pretty by telling him if he didn't do it I would...of course his reply to the back yard overhaul was, "I would rather wait and do this when we are expecting people over or something." Little did he know we were definitely expecting people and lots of them!! :)</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ihUMaATdLvE/TywNyP5jBNI/AAAAAAAAAsI/nrDH0JwiZhk/s1600/IMG_4082.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704949984884098258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ihUMaATdLvE/TywNyP5jBNI/AAAAAAAAAsI/nrDH0JwiZhk/s400/IMG_4082.JPG" /></a> It was all in the plan...that Friday morning I got up as I normally would and got ready for work. Jason always leaves at least 20 minutes before I do so as soon as he was out the door, I called in sick at work. - shhhh don't tell my boss!</div><br /><div align="center">I then picked up my Mom and spent the next 10 hours shopping, cooking, and decorating for the festivities. Of course I had to tell a few fibs along the way. Like when Jason called my cell wanting to know why I wasn't answering my work phone. I had to tell just a little white lie and say, "our systems are down and I'm hanging out at my co-worker Adrienne's desk."<br />Jason was so in the dark with the whole thing that when it came time for him to show up for the party no one had any idea where he was!! He had diverted from my carefully mapped out plan of going to his friend Pete's house after work and then bringing Pete over to hang out. We finally got ahold of him only to find out he was car shopping....making him 45 minutes late to his own party!! When he walked through the door the look on his face was priceless!!!<br />(I will have to upload pics of that later.)<br />BIG Thanks to my Mom for helping make it happen, Pete for lying to Jason for the cause, and all the friends and family that came out to show their love and support! We had so much fun eating, visiting, and celebrating with all of you!!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hYBKR9KFIIw/TywNx1XQv5I/AAAAAAAAAr8/P5bAqw6DftM/s1600/IMG_4138.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704949977760972690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hYBKR9KFIIw/TywNx1XQv5I/AAAAAAAAAr8/P5bAqw6DftM/s400/IMG_4138.JPG" /></a>Happy Birthday Jace!! I love you so much!!! XOXO<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-49759800025125721332011-11-13T19:31:00.000-08:002011-11-13T19:44:08.149-08:00We Are On Cloud 9...<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H-V3nlPe_2o/TsCL0ljOEQI/AAAAAAAAArM/5Tg4_XHzkpg/s1600/Baby%2BBryson.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 191px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674689266036117762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H-V3nlPe_2o/TsCL0ljOEQI/AAAAAAAAArM/5Tg4_XHzkpg/s400/Baby%2BBryson.jpg" /></a>The most amazing thing I have ever seen in my entire life was our little one's heart beating for the first time. Although we have been pregnant quite a few times now this is the first time we have seen a heart beat. </div><div align="center">Although the doc had told us to wait until Halloween to take a test...let's be honest there was no way I was going to wait until then. I took a test the Thursday before and it immediatly showed positive. I was so so so excited!! I took two more just to be safe and then called the doc. </div><div align="center">We have since had my HCG bloodwork done 3 times all of which came back more than doubling each time. Last Thursday we had our first ultrasound just to check things out and make sure everything was ok. The doc was amazed when she saw our little peanut had a heartbeat. I love love love our PA, she is amazing!! She then told us that she thinks the heart may have started beating that same day! I couldn't help but feel that our little peanut is just as anxious as we are and couldn't wait to start growin and moving on to the next step. </div><div align="center">We are due July 5th right now but that may change along the way. We couldn't be more excited about this little one and pray constantly this one is here to stay! :)<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-59881126964619420632011-10-31T08:55:00.001-07:002011-10-31T09:10:48.154-07:00How do people make it through life without a sister??<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nSDS2uGK-Ik/Tq7FESM8odI/AAAAAAAAArA/IIza8GWmWoc/s1600/Jenna%2BTemple.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 119px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669685658302325202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nSDS2uGK-Ik/Tq7FESM8odI/AAAAAAAAArA/IIza8GWmWoc/s200/Jenna%2BTemple.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div align="center">Jenna and I started out so different it was like night and day. She was born with stark black hair and I was as blonde as they come...she loved to run around looking homeless and my hair always had to be done. She was a tom boy through and through and I wanted to be in every cheer/dance class my parents could afford.</div><br /><div align="center">Alot has changed in the past oh....10 years or so. The girl that use to get on my nerves that I would bribe with zebra ABC gum to go away has become one of my best friends. She grew out of her tom boy stage and has become a gorgeous girl inside and out. I love her to pieces and can't imagine going through life without her. Jenna just had a birthday...so happy birthday again sweet Nena. I love you so so much!!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-73526944591090722862011-07-25T16:20:00.000-07:002011-07-25T16:33:36.980-07:00Moving On...<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3bwLKwR69Us/Ti36xhFxM5I/AAAAAAAAAq4/xl75F_6LOr0/s1600/Puppy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633434437513458578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3bwLKwR69Us/Ti36xhFxM5I/AAAAAAAAAq4/xl75F_6LOr0/s400/Puppy.JPG" border="0" /></a> This picture doesn't really have anything to do with my post but I thought it was hilarious because this is how I feel being in AZ this summer!! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Well we are moving on with our lives. We spent a few weekends ago with my nephew Talan and his baby sister Charlee. We had so much fun spending every minute with them. Talan has always been my lil buddy so we had a blast going to the movies with Becca, Hunter & Tyler and swimming whenever he wanted. Charlee is 1 and Jason just adored her. You can really tell he is at that stage where he is ready for it to be his turn....I wish it was our turn now. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">We are going through miscarriage #3. I am completely at peace with it though. I have a D&C scheduled for Thursday and honestly I am just ready for it to be over with so we can move on. I know our Heavenly Father has a Plan for us and I know Jason and I will be parents one day. I think that is the difference between the 1st and this one. My testimony has grown so much from this trial. I just feel it will be right one day...hopefully one day soon. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">We are so blessed with such an amazing group of family and friends. Everyone is so supportive and has really been there for us through all of this. We love you guys!! :) </div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-54329484936117747102011-04-27T15:19:00.000-07:002011-04-27T15:25:08.202-07:00No Such Luck....<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W1RmC-hNn_g/TbiXCvj2oVI/AAAAAAAAAqk/a_fZ5cz2WRY/s1600/Cherry%2BBlossom%2BTree.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600392210017591634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W1RmC-hNn_g/TbiXCvj2oVI/AAAAAAAAAqk/a_fZ5cz2WRY/s400/Cherry%2BBlossom%2BTree.jpg" border="0" /></a> I really thought that this month was going to be the month. I dont know why but I let myself get excited. I just finished month 3 but the prego test this morning really let me down. Normally I have talked myself out of getting my hopes up but for some reason this month I was determined to see two little lines on that test...no such luck. </div><br /><div align="center">Now I need to find a specialist because things need to get more agressive and my OBGYN who I love is not equiped to handle the next step..whatever that may be.<br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-15254877321924964622011-03-01T09:47:00.000-08:002011-03-01T09:59:10.075-08:00Positive Thinking.....<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lqwl_AqJx44/TW0x1VXmvvI/AAAAAAAAAqc/NXnsrtCd5l0/s1600/clomid.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579170305720893170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lqwl_AqJx44/TW0x1VXmvvI/AAAAAAAAAqc/NXnsrtCd5l0/s400/clomid.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">This little pill is suppose to be magical...well that is what I have been told but the first go around was a little less Disney and a whole lot of nothing. I'm trying to stay positive as we start another round at a higher dosage but I want to hear if any of you have had success and/or lack thereof with this pill. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I have been stubborn and over the last 4 years that Jason and I have wanted kids it has taken me up until now to realize Heavenly Father might be looking for a little assistance from modern medicine. I am a firm believer in "it will happen when it's meant to happen" but after going 4 years we decided it was time we take things up a notch...que...clomid. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The first round didn't make me sick and I didn't experience any of the hot flashes my Dr was warning me about but I am beyond nervous about this pill. I'm just going to try and stay positive and hope for a 2 or 3 in 1 deal. I'm not crazy...at this point twins, triplets, quadruplets sound wonderful! :)</div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-10847043328348684472011-02-03T12:45:00.000-08:002011-02-03T15:27:17.824-08:00Feb 17th 2005<div align="center">On February 17th Jason and I will be celebrating our 6 year anniversary (hopefully in Sedona). I can hardly believe it has been 6 years. </div><div align="center">Last Saturday Jason and I spent the afternoon sitting at home, he on the computer while I read a book. As I was sitting there I realized how much I love that we have had 6 years <div align="center"></div>to be together just the two of us. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TUsV7dYRLXI/AAAAAAAAAqM/XwvRBBoQ3hk/s1600/Camera%2BPics%2B371.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569569475416632690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TUsV7dYRLXI/AAAAAAAAAqM/XwvRBBoQ3hk/s400/Camera%2BPics%2B371.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">He's my best friend. </div><div align="center">He is the one I tell all of my secrets, dreams, and hopes to. He is the one person that puts up with my mood swings and takes such good care of me when I am sick. He is there when I need a shoulder to cry on or someone to laugh with. His love is endless and I don't think I ever realized or appreciated that enough until recently.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TUsV6fgedRI/AAAAAAAAAp0/RHC2LriGkHY/s1600/Camera%2BPics%2B243.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569569458808059154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TUsV6fgedRI/AAAAAAAAAp0/RHC2LriGkHY/s400/Camera%2BPics%2B243.jpg" border="0" /></a> It hasn't always been easy going and there were a few sleepless nights but we have worked to make our marriage what it is today and I'm so proud of where we are now.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TUsV5r4_mCI/AAAAAAAAAps/Sdwnnrj-BkA/s1600/Camera%2BPics%2B308.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569569444952250402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TUsV5r4_mCI/AAAAAAAAAps/Sdwnnrj-BkA/s400/Camera%2BPics%2B308.jpg" border="0" /></a> I don't think that it is a secret that we want to hear the pitter patter of little feet in our home and as soon as possible but I am so grateful for the 6 years I have spent with Jason. He has made me a better person and continues to push me everyday.<br />I love him so much! Happy (early) Anniversary Honey!! xoxoxoxo<br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-14818168170414596132011-01-04T08:54:00.000-08:002011-01-04T09:40:34.762-08:00It's all part of the job......<div align="center">Processing residential loans........It occupies the majority of my everyday life and I've been doing it for so long I can't remember what it was like before I started! :) Sometimes....when I can drowned out the sound of my ever ringing telephone or can ignore the constant pop up of another email coming through (on average I answer 150/day) I like to day dream about how nice it was to have a SPRING BREAK when I was young!! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSNQzZlhJpI/AAAAAAAAApk/Zj3R8oburv8/s1600/home%2Bloans%2Bpic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558375209077122706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSNQzZlhJpI/AAAAAAAAApk/Zj3R8oburv8/s400/home%2Bloans%2Bpic.jpg" border="0" /></a>At times I think I can't take another day of this "cube" (I'd like to call it an office but with only 3 walls and all of which are less than 5 feet tall that just isn't realistic) </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Then I remember all the memories I've made. Oh yes there are "borrower's" as we call them in the biz that make our jobs worth it....that write you the adorable thank you notes and actually express gratitude for the over time hours you put in to make sure they got into their home on time. There are those that are polite and understanding when I have to ask where all the sudden they got $30k to put down on this new home when their average account balance has been $800 bucks! Then again there are those "other borrowers"...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">You know who you are....You are the type of people that answer your phone only to tell me to hold while you scream at your children to be quiet or to pick up their toys. The "borrowers" that answer the phone and tell me "well you've caught me at a bad time...you see I'm in the tub right now so can I call you back?" Honestly please don't!! If you are the type of person that picks up the phone while in the tub and decides its a good idea to tell me about it... I'd prefer if we correspond via email if you don't mind. You know who you are creepy man that I dared to call again to try and give you a list of missing items only to be told you were on the toilet!! Honestly I started to wonder at that point if you live in your bathroom!?! I get that not everyone knows proper phone etiquette but then there are those that are either completely misguided or even flat out rude. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Come on now...I get that you have an ok credit score (mid 600s) and let's face it in this economy that is an accomplishment but come on...you honestly think you should not have to provide your assets or pay stubs?!?! Really??? No... you're right... we love to give money to people without verifying if they have the means to ever pay it back....please let me be the one to write that $300,000 check for you now sir. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">It's isn't always the "borrowers" fault. I don't want to place all the blame on a single group of people. There is of course the managers/owners I work under. I like to refer to them as the Needy/Greedy :) Over the past 6 years I have gathered quite an astonishing list...Two in jail, one on the run, and the other I affectionately nicknamed the Ice Queen.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Despite all of that here I am everyday...but now at least I have a "cube" with a VIEW!! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">~It's the little things in life that make it worth it~</div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-24320894566495690092011-01-03T19:24:00.000-08:002011-01-03T19:55:31.503-08:00Finishing up 2010....<div align="center">Jason gave me the trip of my dreams in Sept....we headed off to New York for a few days. I was just blown away with how beautiful the architecture was!!! I think more than 75% of the memory on our camera had to be of these amazing parks plopped down in the middle of the concrete skyscrapers. </div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW3LzjmbI/AAAAAAAAApc/nHOkyg1mjqI/s1600/Bryson%2BPics%2B249.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558170764934617522" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW3LzjmbI/AAAAAAAAApc/nHOkyg1mjqI/s400/Bryson%2BPics%2B249.JPG" /></a> Our first stop was to see Devin in Hudson Valley. We had such a fun time seeing where and what he has been doing the past 2 years....<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW2hmuZvI/AAAAAAAAApU/kTjgx7aFcHI/s1600/Bryson%2BPics%2B227.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558170753606510322" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW2hmuZvI/AAAAAAAAApU/kTjgx7aFcHI/s400/Bryson%2BPics%2B227.JPG" /></a> I can't get enough of these buildings!!!!!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW2b_dq7I/AAAAAAAAApM/ZoqbQWpUD5c/s1600/Bryson%2BPics%2B317.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558170752099658674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW2b_dq7I/AAAAAAAAApM/ZoqbQWpUD5c/s400/Bryson%2BPics%2B317.JPG" /></a>Love this boy!!!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW2KMHO_I/AAAAAAAAApE/KJE5mwpcc6Q/s1600/Bryson%2BPics%2B352.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558170747320876018" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW2KMHO_I/AAAAAAAAApE/KJE5mwpcc6Q/s400/Bryson%2BPics%2B352.JPG" /></a> One of the highlights of 2010 had to be the girls trip Mom, Becca, Jenna and I took to CA!! We had so much fun shopping and laughing and running around Knotts Berry Farm!! I can't wait for our next girl trip!!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW193He-I/AAAAAAAAAo8/k-8S7Dy6LjA/s1600/Bryson%2BPics%2B180.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558170744011586530" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TSKW193He-I/AAAAAAAAAo8/k-8S7Dy6LjA/s400/Bryson%2BPics%2B180.JPG" /></a> Now on to 2011....I promise I will keep better tabs on this whole blog thing. Stay tuned!! :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-53229230702590266882010-09-20T09:22:00.000-07:002010-09-20T09:32:50.864-07:00July 2010 - Hotel Del Coronado<div align="center">In May we went with the Bryson fam on our yearly stay-cation to Scottsdale and relaxed at the Camelback Inn. Since we are horrible at taking pics I am skipping ahead to July when we went as a fam to Hotel Del Coronado. We loved playing in the sand and getting some much needed R&R</div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK7fFvUYI/AAAAAAAAAnw/lkfXMIO_zJ0/s1600/hotel+del+2.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519032622928318850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK7fFvUYI/AAAAAAAAAnw/lkfXMIO_zJ0/s320/hotel+del+2.bmp" border="0" /></a> Brig & Ava entertained us for the entire trip. These two kiddo's are so much fun and so so adorable we just love them to pieces....<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK64YuqEI/AAAAAAAAAno/xYcwP9H9tGs/s1600/brig+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519032612538984514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK64YuqEI/AAAAAAAAAno/xYcwP9H9tGs/s320/brig+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Miss Ava....<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK6ifhEII/AAAAAAAAAng/tyNFd1nNPQo/s1600/ava+3.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519032606661873794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK6ifhEII/AAAAAAAAAng/tyNFd1nNPQo/s320/ava+3.bmp" border="0" /></a> Out and About...<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK6ei7zCI/AAAAAAAAAnY/Qhi5x1BI7Uw/s1600/the+fam+2.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519032605602466850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK6ei7zCI/AAAAAAAAAnY/Qhi5x1BI7Uw/s320/the+fam+2.bmp" border="0" /></a> Jace and I never get to take pics together since we are usually on our trips with just the two of us so it was nice to have Leslie around with her amazing photog skills. :)<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK50GBelI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/59jkCs2KU3Q/s1600/us.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519032594206915154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJeK50GBelI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/59jkCs2KU3Q/s320/us.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-80038773275053368752010-09-19T21:57:00.000-07:002010-09-19T22:29:45.915-07:00Up till Now.....<div align="center">So I have been horrible this year and I don't think I have posted a single thing. I know most of you have probably given up on me already but if not I am going to post about what we have been doing up till now. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">We spent a few days in Sedona to celebrate our 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY...</div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvTDvutiI/AAAAAAAAAnI/ob-LQGxiCe8/s1600/Bryson+Pics+102.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518861504091174434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvTDvutiI/AAAAAAAAAnI/ob-LQGxiCe8/s320/Bryson+Pics+102.JPG" /></a> We dined at a gorgeous italian restaurant...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvS_lZpXI/AAAAAAAAAnA/WTTgLw6I65Q/s1600/Bryson+Pics+105.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518861502974109042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvS_lZpXI/AAAAAAAAAnA/WTTgLw6I65Q/s320/Bryson+Pics+105.JPG" /></a>We hiked....we got lost and I have Boy Scouts of America to thank for being here today. :)<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518861483328997762" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvR2ZpCYI/AAAAAAAAAm4/GTF_3sdg910/s320/Bryson+Pics+110.JPG" /> <div>We browsed the cutest shops...</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvRoFmeVI/AAAAAAAAAmw/WRsSPDt4Q_o/s1600/Bryson+Pics+123.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518861479486847314" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvRoFmeVI/AAAAAAAAAmw/WRsSPDt4Q_o/s320/Bryson+Pics+123.JPG" /></a></div><div>We loved the gorgous stone and stayed in the most amazing bed and breakfast. It was such a dream. We've made it through 5 years and I can't wait to spend another 50 with Jason. :)</div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvRHmBNXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/De7s4NOD8jU/s1600/Bryson+Pics+127.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518861470764447090" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/TJbvRHmBNXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/De7s4NOD8jU/s320/Bryson+Pics+127.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-69186508113322943442010-01-04T11:35:00.000-08:002010-01-04T13:08:49.563-08:00BRYSON CABO CRUISE....<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JNG4oVvZI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/l4I-DGPGSnE/s1600-h/cruise+050.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422981681983634834" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JNG4oVvZI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/l4I-DGPGSnE/s320/cruise+050.JPG" /></a> For Christmas this year the Bryson's decided to give all of us a cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It was the first cruise Jason and I have been on and we had so much fun hanging out, snorkeling, eating and relaxing with everyone!! I'm ready for another vacation. :)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JNGUNqg3I/AAAAAAAAAmI/nkSNTjAFbGs/s1600-h/cruise+058.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422981672208073586" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JNGUNqg3I/AAAAAAAAAmI/nkSNTjAFbGs/s320/cruise+058.JPG" /></a> Jason looking so cute waiting for us to figure out our family pics.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JNF306TYI/AAAAAAAAAmA/P05xIBRg3Jc/s1600-h/cruise+016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422981664588057986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JNF306TYI/AAAAAAAAAmA/P05xIBRg3Jc/s320/cruise+016.JPG" /></a> Me on formal night. :)<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JI-wiYRkI/AAAAAAAAAlg/0BvYi6EdOhA/s1600-h/cruise+023.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422977144325686850" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JI-wiYRkI/AAAAAAAAAlg/0BvYi6EdOhA/s320/cruise+023.JPG" /></a>Family pics<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JI-Y-oj0I/AAAAAAAAAlY/EL0_XEODsvQ/s1600-h/cruise+019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422977138001743682" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JI-Y-oj0I/AAAAAAAAAlY/EL0_XEODsvQ/s320/cruise+019.JPG" /></a> Dad, Leslie, and Brooke on formal night.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGZwaPOWI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/WZDj-eFi6Qs/s1600-h/cruise+014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422974309613123938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGZwaPOWI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/WZDj-eFi6Qs/s320/cruise+014.JPG" /></a>Brad, Chelsea, & Ava on formal night.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGZTIqNUI/AAAAAAAAAlI/CkPnVWoP4aE/s1600-h/cruise+013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422974301754766658" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGZTIqNUI/AAAAAAAAAlI/CkPnVWoP4aE/s320/cruise+013.JPG" /></a> Judd, Jamie, & Brigham on formal night<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGYxmDleI/AAAAAAAAAlA/tl9CTEfY2rU/s1600-h/cruise+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422974292751259106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGYxmDleI/AAAAAAAAAlA/tl9CTEfY2rU/s320/cruise+011.JPG" /></a>I love the towel animals they left for us every night. The crew was awesome!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGYpUudeI/AAAAAAAAAk4/4Qm-Y0fwRdw/s1600-h/cruise+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422974290531087842" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGYpUudeI/AAAAAAAAAk4/4Qm-Y0fwRdw/s320/cruise+006.JPG" /></a>Leaving San Diego.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGYPgCbGI/AAAAAAAAAkw/60N9d6t-hJs/s1600-h/cruise+059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422974283599211618" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/S0JGYPgCbGI/AAAAAAAAAkw/60N9d6t-hJs/s320/cruise+059.JPG" /></a>Family Pics<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-70494189221872040692009-07-08T23:31:00.000-07:002009-08-02T17:03:54.652-07:00CaLiForNiA...<div align="center">Here's what we've been up to...three weeks ago...Long Beach, CA. </div><div align="center">Last Week...Holbrook, Az</div><div align="center">This Week....starting tomorrow...Santa Monica, CA HERE WE COME!!!</div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SlWQK3ZjZgI/AAAAAAAAAj4/Vf2t3cb7B2M/s1600-h/CA+Trip+010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356345848171292162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SlWQK3ZjZgI/AAAAAAAAAj4/Vf2t3cb7B2M/s400/CA+Trip+010.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SlWQKfsaWHI/AAAAAAAAAjw/OcCOZzESN1Y/s1600-h/CA+Trip+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356345841807939698" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SlWQKfsaWHI/AAAAAAAAAjw/OcCOZzESN1Y/s400/CA+Trip+003.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SlWQKESCYqI/AAAAAAAAAjo/v82PYz9LQdE/s1600-h/CA+Trip+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356345834449560226" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SlWQKESCYqI/AAAAAAAAAjo/v82PYz9LQdE/s400/CA+Trip+002.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SlWQJ_8t3aI/AAAAAAAAAjg/m1poffLWKQE/s1600-h/CA+Trip+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356345833286393250" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SlWQJ_8t3aI/AAAAAAAAAjg/m1poffLWKQE/s400/CA+Trip+001.JPG" /></a></div></div></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-87866800451541762572009-05-03T19:23:00.000-07:002009-05-03T19:35:48.019-07:00Madison's Photo Shoot...<div align="center">Jenna had to do a photoshoot for her photography class in school so i tagged along to get a few pics of Madi .....she is the perfect model. She knows just how to pose and when to smile. </div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/Sf5TULMbMqI/AAAAAAAAAjY/KGlOq2Y16Ks/s1600-h/New+Photos+064.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331790614920639138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/Sf5TULMbMqI/AAAAAAAAAjY/KGlOq2Y16Ks/s400/New+Photos+064.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/Sf5TT36a78I/AAAAAAAAAjQ/J1a8Fu-lEQg/s1600-h/New+Photos+071.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331790609744850882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/Sf5TT36a78I/AAAAAAAAAjQ/J1a8Fu-lEQg/s400/New+Photos+071.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/Sf5TTqUswcI/AAAAAAAAAjI/9x4crxxkg-s/s1600-h/New+Photos+074.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331790606096974274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/Sf5TTqUswcI/AAAAAAAAAjI/9x4crxxkg-s/s400/New+Photos+074.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/Sf5TTX1ImnI/AAAAAAAAAjA/z21ckouJtA0/s1600-h/New+Photos+077.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331790601132743282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/Sf5TTX1ImnI/AAAAAAAAAjA/z21ckouJtA0/s400/New+Photos+077.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-38493085763430747722009-04-22T23:09:00.000-07:002009-04-22T23:24:36.940-07:00I Love EaSteR...<div align="center">Jason and I got to play the Easter Bunny for Leslie & Brooke this year!! It was so much fun trying to hide that many eggs in places that we thought were worth our efforts. We tried to make it as difficult as possible especially since there was money and goodies inside...we made sure they had to work for it. :) I love these girls!! They are just gorgeous!!</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAHpie8-EI/AAAAAAAAAiM/lGpr5z8Urbs/s1600-h/April+2009+005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327766769391958082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAHpie8-EI/AAAAAAAAAiM/lGpr5z8Urbs/s400/April+2009+005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAHpboGZlI/AAAAAAAAAiE/3Ylcedddwn0/s1600-h/April+2009+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327766767551276626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAHpboGZlI/AAAAAAAAAiE/3Ylcedddwn0/s400/April+2009+008.JPG" border="0" /></a> Yep you found it in the thorny rose bush...like I said this wasn't your traditional random placing of the eggs..we really thought this through. lol<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAHpAzwOZI/AAAAAAAAAh8/12M-s7PAMr8/s1600-h/April+2009+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327766760352397714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAHpAzwOZI/AAAAAAAAAh8/12M-s7PAMr8/s400/April+2009+006.JPG" border="0" /></a> I wish that is all I had to do to put that darn egg up there!! :) Note to self: Brooke is a bean pole and can reach places I never thought possible without climbing on something.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-64461029191812079492009-04-22T22:52:00.000-07:002009-04-22T23:06:35.425-07:00My Sporty Hubby....<div align="center">Jason has been a busy boy. We both have been working extra hours but of course he has found time to play on a volleyball team since it is one of his favorite things to do...</div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfADw6-g3GI/AAAAAAAAAh0/8TpLYXrrbUw/s1600-h/April+2009+019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327762498179357794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfADw6-g3GI/AAAAAAAAAh0/8TpLYXrrbUw/s400/April+2009+019.JPG" border="0" /></a> His team was made up of some great people and won the whole tournament!! </div><div align="center">He looks too cute!!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfADwpz-CKI/AAAAAAAAAhs/k0Dvb1D4vc0/s1600-h/April+2009+016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327762493571729570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfADwpz-CKI/AAAAAAAAAhs/k0Dvb1D4vc0/s400/April+2009+016.JPG" border="0" /></a>Focus honey FOCUS!!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfADwdJ2N3I/AAAAAAAAAhk/pP1lqmcPbZM/s1600-h/April+2009+018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327762490173831026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfADwdJ2N3I/AAAAAAAAAhk/pP1lqmcPbZM/s400/April+2009+018.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-29344596181226032132009-04-22T22:40:00.000-07:002009-04-22T22:52:01.061-07:00<div align="center">I can't believe Jenna is already a Junior!! It's so crazy to watch her hate high school as much as I did. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LOL</span> I guess that is why I had so much sympathy for her when I wasn't working and I would take her out even if just for lunch to get away. :) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ok</span> that or I was just bored..</div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAAFFKm1gI/AAAAAAAAAhc/aGa4z0QhRas/s1600-h/April+2009+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327758446465308162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAAFFKm1gI/AAAAAAAAAhc/aGa4z0QhRas/s400/April+2009+003.JPG" border="0" /></a> She is one talented Lacrosse player!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAAE9qWHZI/AAAAAAAAAhU/EjaVEG8S1DY/s1600-h/April+2009+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327758444450946450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SfAAE9qWHZI/AAAAAAAAAhU/EjaVEG8S1DY/s400/April+2009+001.JPG" border="0" /></a>Jenna had her last game and being the good big brother and big sister Brandon and I attended to cheer her on and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">boooo</span> at the refs. Although I got yelled at by the ref for screaming "Let them play!!!" I wouldn't have missed it.<br /><div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-5890035926251504122009-03-17T20:02:00.000-07:002009-03-17T20:42:35.786-07:00Utah March 2009<div align="center"><u></u> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/ScBnmKlsaNI/AAAAAAAAAhM/L7F1Qu9aG98/s1600-h/Utah+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314361465672329426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/ScBnmKlsaNI/AAAAAAAAAhM/L7F1Qu9aG98/s400/Utah+007.JPG" border="0" /></a> On March 1st Jason and I went up to Utah so that we could be there when our nephew Brigham received his baby blessing from his daddy Judd. It was such a sweet blessing and we loved being there for their special moment. Jamie and Judd were the perfect hosts and we had so much fun spending time with them. Brigham is such an adorable lil' boy. Grandpa Rick met Brigham for the first time and on our way to their house that first night he told us all, "I don't think I can wait any longer I have butterflies in my stomach." I thought it was so sweet that he was so anxious to meet his first little grand baby.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/ScBnlyRZdwI/AAAAAAAAAhE/9Y_JX_M2uHM/s1600-h/Utah+013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314361459144750850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/ScBnlyRZdwI/AAAAAAAAAhE/9Y_JX_M2uHM/s400/Utah+013.JPG" border="0" /></a> This pic is so sweet not just because Brigham is wide eyed staring at his grandparents but because Rick and Ev are totally engulfed in this lil' baby boy. It made me think of how lucky I was to be raised with both sets of my grandparents and my great grandma & grandpa Gardner. They taught me so much and I am a better person because they were always there for me. I am so excited for Mom & Dad Bryson to experience this next milestone in their life.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/ScBnltMSMFI/AAAAAAAAAg8/uGbHS7lvDPQ/s1600-h/Utah+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314361457781125202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/ScBnltMSMFI/AAAAAAAAAg8/uGbHS7lvDPQ/s400/Utah+008.JPG" border="0" /></a> And what would Utah be without a stop by Tai Pan with JD!!! We had so much fun wandering around this enormous store for hours. I don't think we bought much but we had fun finding interesting things....like this huge chick! Seriously who buys something like that and what would you do with it? Thanks for keeping me company JD and carting me around everywhere since I was lame-o and didn't have a car. :) </div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-1864058533340267692009-02-18T17:58:00.000-08:002009-02-18T18:31:31.370-08:00Happy Anniversary....<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SZy-P_Bc4LI/AAAAAAAAAgM/1AIYo5YpYn4/s1600-h/Father%27s+Day+Family+Photos+056.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304323642960437426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SZy-P_Bc4LI/AAAAAAAAAgM/1AIYo5YpYn4/s400/Father%27s+Day+Family+Photos+056.jpg" border="0" /></a> Aren't we Cute? We were just dating in this pic almost 5 years ago!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Jason & I celebrated our 4 Year Anniversary on the 17th!! We had a fun filled weekend snuggling while we watched plenty of rented movies and went out to dinner. Last night Jason brought home dinner and we just hung out and watched our shows until we passed out from our long day at work. It may not have been the most romantic or memorable night but those are the nights I love because it's just us being "us"</div><div align="center">I can't believe it has been 4 years already!! Jason is my best friend and he has really stuck in there with me over the last couple years. I don't know what I would do without him.</div><div align="center">Here's a few of the things I love about Jace..... :)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">*He always gives me a kiss when he leaves to go out & when he get's home from work. </div><div align="left">*He is the official Mail Man for our house. </div><div align="left">*He shakes his spoon or fork when he loves whatever he is eating. </div><div align="left">*He can't handle spicy food & without fail always get's a runny nose from it. </div><div align="left">*More times than I can count he let's me pick the restaurant.</div><div align="left">*He loves to be active.</div><div align="left">*He is always so worried about my cold feet & hands. He'll always cover them up for me. </div><div align="left">*He loves loves loves music & can play the guitar.</div><div align="left">*He let's me be me and loves me for it. </div><div align="left">*He knows how to take care of me. </div><div align="left">*He let's me put my cold feet against his warm legs in bed. </div><div align="left">*He'll throw my pillow off the bed trying to be funny but he always tells me where it went. </div><div align="left">*When we go on trips he'll drive most of the way. </div><div align="left">*He makes silly voices with me & comes up with the best nicknames.</div><div align="left">*He let's me decorate our little home any way I want and funds most of it. </div><div align="left">*He didn't kick me out when I didn't have a job :) </div><div align="left">*He is always the first one to say sorry. </div><div align="left">*He resolves things that I would just let go.</div><div align="left">*He puts up with my family calling me 300 times and me calling them 600 times. </div><div align="left">*He can be really really silly. </div><div align="center">I could go on forever but mostly.....</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">*He loves me & I love him. Forever, For Always, No Matter What!!<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-41992283369143914332009-02-07T21:55:00.000-08:002009-02-07T22:02:27.859-08:00Making his Debut.......<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SY50KR7hMvI/AAAAAAAAAf8/FMl0JGIufFw/s1600-h/Baby+Brigham.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300301531422208754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-Qdkih6WOIE/SY50KR7hMvI/AAAAAAAAAf8/FMl0JGIufFw/s400/Baby+Brigham.jpg" border="0" /></a> Brigham Kimball Gines</div><div align="center">Born: January 17th @12:15 a.m</div><div align="center">Weight: 7lbs. 13 ounces</div><div align="center">20.5 Inches Long</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Jason's sister Jamie & Hubby Judd had a beautiful baby boy a couple of weeks ago. Both Mommy and Baby Brigham are doing great and he has actually gained 2lbs since being home!!! He's a growing boy and we are so excited that we will be there for his blessing in utah on March 1st.<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958556723751337267.post-6758229244282585652009-01-22T21:28:00.000-08:002009-01-22T22:10:03.751-08:00It's Going to get Real....I sit here and read day after day the different struggles my friends go through. Friends I have known and loved for years and I feel I am not being honest with them or myself if I don't say something. I envy those of you that stand out and admit your struggles. I want you to know I am not just saying it when I state I know what you are going through. Just because I am the silent sufferer does not mean I don't understand.<br /><br />It's been two years......two years since I lost our first baby. Why doesn't it get any easier? Can anyone answer that? There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about it and every month when I get that dreadful visitor it's as if it is happening all over again. I flash back to the day I was stupid enough to go to the ultra sound by myself and hear what I had already been told the day before and somewhere deep down knew. <br /><br />That is where it has stayed though....deep down. I am a silent sufferer not for myself but because I can see what it does to the ones I love when I show them even a fraction of what I feel everyday. I won't do that to them. I can say it though, I'm bitter. The one problem is there is no one to be mad at. I still believe in the Gospel, I know my Heavenly Father loves me. I know he is with me everyday and I know that because I am filled with the spirit the most when I struggle to hold it together. Church though.....church is my own personal hell, but not for the reasons you think. I love the spirit that I feel there and we have an amazing ward but 5 nursies of new babies is more than I can handle at times. If they didn't just have a baby they are pregnant, something that I am not sure will ever happen for me again. Don't get me wrong girls......I couldn't be more thrilled for you. I would never want someone to think that their happiest moment adds to my pain because that is not the case at least not intentionally.<br /><br />So there you go...more than I am sure any of you thought possible and if you are still reading...I'm sorry you caught me in a moment of weakness. This is the first time I have ever written anything down about what happened two years ago yet the details are all embedded forever with me. I pray 2009 will hold more hope.Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744620233329053115noreply@blogger.com11