tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87443922900664578182024-03-18T20:30:11.139-07:00"iT'S a LOvE tHInG"Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-60255279229750664372009-09-13T11:41:00.000-07:002009-09-13T20:31:38.306-07:00Life SUCKS & Then You Die!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioW5Ke88VPGG7fZKMLd2QXL7gceDLmTdT57KlS-UfTz7xD4kuqQniGnh-9zXTJRMFgu_rdVBqa2uE0t0sI6ar38Ot3492AaeKUcHyCcPQkVsH13FEAImzIU9n1Q3W8ht9ZR1mVMXaxl-M/s1600-h/SDC10006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381159966494459618" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioW5Ke88VPGG7fZKMLd2QXL7gceDLmTdT57KlS-UfTz7xD4kuqQniGnh-9zXTJRMFgu_rdVBqa2uE0t0sI6ar38Ot3492AaeKUcHyCcPQkVsH13FEAImzIU9n1Q3W8ht9ZR1mVMXaxl-M/s320/SDC10006.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeODwYiU4fOvRqjt35Jz9wPLM4zFTY42TCEUcDD1z6zQL__ezMV5ULOJ9GfeJ8801v9nLRitNgKj3QwZoAR1i2nfkElQIqhazhZDMaagQqJn05-knOmwziGb4jBVF1QBmM-MV4KTsnPs/s1600-h/SDC10003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381159954138261122" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeODwYiU4fOvRqjt35Jz9wPLM4zFTY42TCEUcDD1z6zQL__ezMV5ULOJ9GfeJ8801v9nLRitNgKj3QwZoAR1i2nfkElQIqhazhZDMaagQqJn05-knOmwziGb4jBVF1QBmM-MV4KTsnPs/s320/SDC10003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />These pictures were taken on our way to Salt Lake, both of us in our Keith Urban t-shirts that I made, before we knew our terrible fate! </div><div><br /><br /> </div><div><div><div>I've been waiting NINE long months (I bought the tickets in January) to see Keith Urban in concert in Salt Lake City and I couldn't wait for it. I couldn't believe the time was here and I was on my way. Kim and I left about 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 10th, and got to Sandy a little before 3:00 p.m., so I could get my hair highlighted and cut by my second cousin, Megan. I had to look good for my Keith, don't ya know (I'd gotten my nails done the day before). It took a VERY long time and so Kim and I had to get ready for the concert in the salon and we left in just enough time and with high hopes. All the way to the E-Center we were listening to and singing our guts out to Keith's newest CD, and we counted down the minutes until we saw him. Little Big Town was the opening act and we were going to get there just in time to hear them sing.<br /><br />We exited off the freeway and I said to Kim, "Keith Urban is in Salt Lake RIGHT NOW!!" and we screamed like little girls. We were BEYOND excited to see him and hear him in person. Kim and I had been anticipating this for so long and we were in DESPERATE need of some fun and exhiliration. I can't describe how AWESOME he is in concert and how our adrenaline just flowed when we saw him last, so we new it would be just as good or even better this time. Kim and I both needed the break, the fun and the outlet.<br /><br />So we pull up to the E-Center and I see a parking space right across from it. NO WAY!!! We CAN'T be this lucky!!! While I'm parking the car Kim says, "Kirsten, there's no one here!" I say, "What?" I look over and the whole E-Center is COMPLETELY black and there is not a soul around. There's a big ticker tape sign and we see the words, "Keith Urban" and we sit there hoping that it's going to say, "September 11th," but I'm starting to get a REALLY bad feeling!!! Then the sign quickly says, "September 9th." Kim and I just look at each other, I reach for our tickets and there it is in black and white..."Keith Urban, Energy Solutions, SEPTEMBER 9TH!!!!" How can this be true??? How could we be a day LATE??!!!!! OHHHHHHH, THE AGONY!!!<br /><br />We had to sit there for awhile because it just didn't sink it. It felt like we were in the twilight zone and someone was playing a REALLY bad joke on us. Some would ask, "How could this have happened?" and I say, "BECAUSE I'M STUPID!!!!!!" I bought the tickets in January and I remember thinking when I bought them that the concert was the day before we saw him last time, which was on September 11, so that would be the 10th. I just never looked at the tickets again.<br /><br />I was so upset that I couldn't even stuff food (bad for me food like candy or ice cream) down my throat...now THAT'S upset!!! My stomach HURT so bad!!! It hurt like that for two days. I'm not even sure I can listen to his music anymore without it bringing back that horrible feeling. I'm so sorry to Kim for messing everything up. We did get to stay at Rhett's house and stay up late talking to him and we also got to take Autumn out to breakfast the next morning before she leaves for Air Force basic training in a few weeks.<br /><br />Kim and I expected to come back refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to face the next few months, however, I think we both came back feeling worse...oh, well...sometimes LIFE SUCKS AND THEN YOU DIE!!!!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-89913195478159070932009-09-10T09:07:00.000-07:002009-09-10T09:19:47.722-07:00K E I T H U R B A N!!!! Here I Come, Baby!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV96Q5ND4xD8F7Z8Mb_H5w7LRtnH3uYjZxY1aK-LXr4MIT2i2HorBf8zcL3ln_yTr36lj5UUN4WxQ3jgmo7UCaBNWRtSrowTSiZhqpWirjxYduLQ88eGmihyphenhyphentAeOfQer9HhrJ3zMu6No/s1600-h/1967_30c5566f8158e46c6a9f48e325113263_0%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379873440677133122" style="WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV96Q5ND4xD8F7Z8Mb_H5w7LRtnH3uYjZxY1aK-LXr4MIT2i2HorBf8zcL3ln_yTr36lj5UUN4WxQ3jgmo7UCaBNWRtSrowTSiZhqpWirjxYduLQ88eGmihyphenhyphentAeOfQer9HhrJ3zMu6No/s400/1967_30c5566f8158e46c6a9f48e325113263_0%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div>In just a few minutes I'm leaving with Kim for Salt Lake City so we can go see our fav, Keith Urban!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!! I'm sure you will ALL have to look at tons of pictures and you should also be grateful that you aren't with us, 'cuz we make all kinds of fools of ourselves...HE IS YUMMY!!! Don't worry, we're both taking drool buckets. :0)</div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-40045260176982507592009-09-05T14:05:00.000-07:002009-09-05T15:00:17.565-07:00Happy Anniversary You Lovebirds!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgYYUcc7IcQwl8_mvirng-ljElLxAPADFKorppN8K9L_CqdDMXPtTcMRTissOQxei5Mk3dLDuz74bU0bckPH6VcKBPX75EDRLDSwRbn7zii1rTs1Pbah1arMvcOa1Zpgpxt84JSPenEkU/s1600-h/DSC_0272.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378094234387941234" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgYYUcc7IcQwl8_mvirng-ljElLxAPADFKorppN8K9L_CqdDMXPtTcMRTissOQxei5Mk3dLDuz74bU0bckPH6VcKBPX75EDRLDSwRbn7zii1rTs1Pbah1arMvcOa1Zpgpxt84JSPenEkU/s320/DSC_0272.JPG" border="0" /></a> Today is my parents 46th wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad. Thanks for being a wonderful example of unconditional love, hard work, compassion and enduring to the end. I love you both!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QMH2VwDAXYA89nn1QZuucVxPzzjTgzb7RkF7X_HnUXL4LWcc7jA-l6w3n3ogWDQoeKZgFuiiCYiMxwxBCDcMSso2IG3NrujnxpetLviYoiuw58Q3KLTPw7eOHLmeU8AwlYZPvffkQIw/s1600-h/DSC_0276.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378094226274497490" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QMH2VwDAXYA89nn1QZuucVxPzzjTgzb7RkF7X_HnUXL4LWcc7jA-l6w3n3ogWDQoeKZgFuiiCYiMxwxBCDcMSso2IG3NrujnxpetLviYoiuw58Q3KLTPw7eOHLmeU8AwlYZPvffkQIw/s320/DSC_0276.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-28543549915686890742009-09-05T11:51:00.000-07:002009-09-05T19:39:35.444-07:00Keep 'Em Comin'!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6eea6um1RSHhjg1ek9NFUiGkED4nXKGm0R_Yzte3LwgV945CyNS6z3snYuDpRR9KIRihMSq9iT7pCVAkZBX9kvGjeOFklRUQEbj_ayTH-ZC0oJbyPjo7zdYI2RTrrqHvvp5g8eOajEU/s1600-h/fam21.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378059810407202514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6eea6um1RSHhjg1ek9NFUiGkED4nXKGm0R_Yzte3LwgV945CyNS6z3snYuDpRR9KIRihMSq9iT7pCVAkZBX9kvGjeOFklRUQEbj_ayTH-ZC0oJbyPjo7zdYI2RTrrqHvvp5g8eOajEU/s320/fam21.jpg" border="0" /></a> Amber is due with her third child March 31st. If it's a girl she wants to name her Wynter Elizabeth (Amber's middle name), but she's not sure since the baby really isn't due in a month usually associated with winter. March is still technically winter though and I think it's a beautiful name. Brooke's Summer was born in November and no one thinks it's a big deal. If Amber has a daughter named Wynter then we will have a Wynter, a Summer, and an Autumn in our family. Now we just need a girl with a spring name...how about "Spring"...NOT!! : ) If it's a boy his name will be Fisher Malachi. Amber is hoping for a boy because then she and Jake will try again for another girl, but if it's a girl they will most likely be done (so sad for me...:0( ).<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDqa88VnlO01SO2e3-Q_Hge335P3vkkVYDh9bQpjIyzqRioDsivUwb6zq5zLriWNgEIUBLEkHV_8IuDJks5vuGUwNyyjYhxILFbxbF1rsp84W4eodtA_o4MJfxg4c6Fj1dehw3mEq3H4/s1600-h/em1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378059805810033490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDqa88VnlO01SO2e3-Q_Hge335P3vkkVYDh9bQpjIyzqRioDsivUwb6zq5zLriWNgEIUBLEkHV_8IuDJks5vuGUwNyyjYhxILFbxbF1rsp84W4eodtA_o4MJfxg4c6Fj1dehw3mEq3H4/s320/em1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Emily is due with her fourth baby on Valentine's Day (awwww...what a true expression of love!), and if she has a boy his name will be Daxton Richard (after Ric) and if it's a girl her name will be Kaidence Kathleen (Emily's middle name). Emily's worried about Kaidence marrying someone with a last name that starts with the letter "K," but I say the chances are slim. It would be a little akward if her initials were KKK. :0) She and Brian are feeling like it's going to be a boy and then little Taider Bug will have a brother, but I'm sure they will be happy with whatever the baby is. I want Taidan to have a little brother too, but I'm kind of getting the girl vibe and I'm usually right so we'll have to see. I haven't totally committed to it being a girl yet, but I will post it before they find out.<br /><br /><div>Ric and I are so excited for grandbabies number 6 and 7 and we really don't care what gender they are. We just pray that they will be healthy and happy and for them to love their grammy and grampa...LOL! We are so blessed!</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-48299204720040850122009-09-05T10:07:00.000-07:002009-09-05T11:49:59.099-07:00Why do I always set myself up for failure??So, Thursday night I decide I want some extra money so when I go to the Keith Urban concert in Salt Lake on the 10th I can have plenty of money to play, buy a concert t-shirt, take my niece out to breakfast and have my second cousin, Megan, cut and highlight my hair. My great idea is to have a garage sale on Saturday, which gives me only Friday to get ready for it...BEST idea EVER, right? WRONG!!! Who knew garage sales were so much work?<br /><br />I work feverishly all day, going through my house and also lots of boxes in our storage unit. I realize in the early evening that there is NO WAY I can have everything done in time. I'll have to stay up all night going through more of the storage unit, organizing everything, making and putting out signs and pricing the items. I start to freak out, but then Kim and Morris save the day and offer to do the garage sale at their house next Saturday and to do it with me. I'm happy, but feel like a loser because I didn't accomplish my goal. Next time my goal will be to do the dishes by the end of the day and maybe, just maybe, I can accomplish what I set out to do!! I guess I won't be buying that overpriced concert tee, but oh well!!<br /><br />I did find a bunch of stuff in boxes in my storage unit though that I hadn't seen in years. I found my bridal shower present from my dear, sweet Grandma Barney that was a groom and a bride made out of dish towels, crocheted hot pads and some other hand towels that she had made. I don't want to use them because they are too precious to me so I think I will put them in my hope chest. I also found tons of pictures of when the girls were small, some of my FBI stuff and a bunch of my holiday decorations that I haven't been able to use for years since I could never find them!! YAY! I look forward to finding even more long lost treasures when I finally do have my garage sale.Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-8604040571939086932009-09-05T09:53:00.000-07:002009-09-05T19:43:40.414-07:00funny faces :0)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZa-Vo0xNtMR-WUlk3uOZzPwxw6rETjt5whiSWgKfbkKJdsPpSNnK1eBhgIarJzvnuAPqjX7kB6MkUlRbZ88TMNyEozpo7yeGw4TfgqhIn93SGHDR3LTGUvB8jyWwDEdEi_dCWNRTrMpo/s1600-h/tongue%5B1%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378029695015816130" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZa-Vo0xNtMR-WUlk3uOZzPwxw6rETjt5whiSWgKfbkKJdsPpSNnK1eBhgIarJzvnuAPqjX7kB6MkUlRbZ88TMNyEozpo7yeGw4TfgqhIn93SGHDR3LTGUvB8jyWwDEdEi_dCWNRTrMpo/s200/tongue%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8tKCky5CWqLMoLNrf5A0g3G4zGh5Xx8svp5p4HS9iNAsUyhZjTt6ngTbBkVYt0GPMYVdH3dmR_C6LLd3O81T45Ycvpi-HzAadlbFF5Z1i_A1TJ8xXilntILl7kjHt-UMqS4mVnl5UZs/s1600-h/IMG_1379%5B1%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378029687810992034" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8tKCky5CWqLMoLNrf5A0g3G4zGh5Xx8svp5p4HS9iNAsUyhZjTt6ngTbBkVYt0GPMYVdH3dmR_C6LLd3O81T45Ycvpi-HzAadlbFF5Z1i_A1TJ8xXilntILl7kjHt-UMqS4mVnl5UZs/s200/IMG_1379%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW99ZZ_eztUQbPk8l4ZTEP9xlWLYtL19xlAE08N5KIpt1pPQJezmh1kyXLhpPVXHFri6noNaZNVLvimSQaTOBpGiHaDQAyXLneNHxuppuXk4sBoMhXwYqTJlPkCpng3ZZkokTFACZYniA/s1600-h/DSCN4465.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378029681179340306" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW99ZZ_eztUQbPk8l4ZTEP9xlWLYtL19xlAE08N5KIpt1pPQJezmh1kyXLhpPVXHFri6noNaZNVLvimSQaTOBpGiHaDQAyXLneNHxuppuXk4sBoMhXwYqTJlPkCpng3ZZkokTFACZYniA/s200/DSCN4465.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpEaCmxeTUDEUra8PHXUPk-6a8oKPzvKSOHQBTh-Nybiai8kSLIW4RKvxnsLDdKbOAfusEJzfwLBYF9u6pv40mm8pslguhzLzt4Ghfcxq7ptmDKM2NUNgqPDXw7cbv04GtkIwhfI0MZw/s1600-h/DSCN4460.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378029675766120498" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpEaCmxeTUDEUra8PHXUPk-6a8oKPzvKSOHQBTh-Nybiai8kSLIW4RKvxnsLDdKbOAfusEJzfwLBYF9u6pv40mm8pslguhzLzt4Ghfcxq7ptmDKM2NUNgqPDXw7cbv04GtkIwhfI0MZw/s200/DSCN4460.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiOmZH1uoxwldI2Sdg16Qgm5bmXa8cYipHhjoGWQRlIXozusEu4Ez_qNDM6umEwo6dcjaJQt5Ok4z92iClSooy7suV230IXLiEI47lK_xPWdLKydz_UTOWECAaKRkQLVlSFAoTh24vH8/s1600-h/DSCN4250.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378029658752417970" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiOmZH1uoxwldI2Sdg16Qgm5bmXa8cYipHhjoGWQRlIXozusEu4Ez_qNDM6umEwo6dcjaJQt5Ok4z92iClSooy7suV230IXLiEI47lK_xPWdLKydz_UTOWECAaKRkQLVlSFAoTh24vH8/s200/DSCN4250.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-30707439102208945182009-09-03T20:46:00.000-07:002009-09-03T20:58:39.080-07:00More of Miss Leila!YES, THAT'S A COBRA!! Why is my grandbaby SO close to it???<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj42Tv2pmnMLVw8ihLTIGSnTUOnClyyo-q_QM72RVgOyHXrqRHTTX9B5LBkkCDPKQD1MLJNNmjp6T4WjAkLU-XGxAenGdX9Ig7Nu_hEO0e7Ie677DJ8_nrRrVsQ1PfkCQ_s708wXlJsAA/s1600-h/cobra%2520and%2520Leila%5B1%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377454916431238450" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj42Tv2pmnMLVw8ihLTIGSnTUOnClyyo-q_QM72RVgOyHXrqRHTTX9B5LBkkCDPKQD1MLJNNmjp6T4WjAkLU-XGxAenGdX9Ig7Nu_hEO0e7Ie677DJ8_nrRrVsQ1PfkCQ_s708wXlJsAA/s320/cobra%2520and%2520Leila%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5EgfDEKhGFh37MB87l7nkzf3s9Ambi1r5hB9fHxiniwfGEq9ERyUFrdDTjqyVzwEJftz62GvHdkG3rTEaoKuMlrjfCbQKd9urRHXX3LH9ZeO8qEakYihyyXWIHjLllQ-4mz8sGFMCoI/s1600-h/100_1185%5B1%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377454909374241506" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5EgfDEKhGFh37MB87l7nkzf3s9Ambi1r5hB9fHxiniwfGEq9ERyUFrdDTjqyVzwEJftz62GvHdkG3rTEaoKuMlrjfCbQKd9urRHXX3LH9ZeO8qEakYihyyXWIHjLllQ-4mz8sGFMCoI/s320/100_1185%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Is she cute or what?? :0)<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJ8neWbbhM1D99T7eIo4Kbic8GZ4mevEgwrdDzSRhfFek0As7nO7BDRCpa6qg6QLMgbezwAw4b42xbId7yvYCl4Qb67De5kfqq0IKagFTw3cGUELfvnVFYqpMcey8xmcfJh2b6NQlyhE/s1600-h/100_0184%5B1%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377454901287107378" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJ8neWbbhM1D99T7eIo4Kbic8GZ4mevEgwrdDzSRhfFek0As7nO7BDRCpa6qg6QLMgbezwAw4b42xbId7yvYCl4Qb67De5kfqq0IKagFTw3cGUELfvnVFYqpMcey8xmcfJh2b6NQlyhE/s320/100_0184%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I love this picture of her in her little</div><div>piggy tails and learning to crawl.<br /><br /></div><div>I only posted one picture of Leila on her birthday post so I wanted to add a couple more that Amber sent me. Every time I see Leila in person or see a picture of her I just want to pinch her cheeks (in a good way of course!)!!!</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-87737342084126858382009-09-03T20:16:00.000-07:002009-09-03T20:57:26.044-07:00Happy Birthday Brynnie Boo!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSS17_9bRR3j-kJCRFPIrytIMaXNFyIUvofj1A_nNMfsbbitnnlFTk1pHE2aMzafMDIXdduCPt2A02f2pFOY1IZ8zeeTI7C93dln95-fdr9oEZXhmOVYIGdYlhpOrzLlMbVsXMvpKhNY/s1600-h/DSCN5155.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377449482402522386" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSS17_9bRR3j-kJCRFPIrytIMaXNFyIUvofj1A_nNMfsbbitnnlFTk1pHE2aMzafMDIXdduCPt2A02f2pFOY1IZ8zeeTI7C93dln95-fdr9oEZXhmOVYIGdYlhpOrzLlMbVsXMvpKhNY/s320/DSCN5155.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTsQPmNBW6GPLzEF91SiXIQGFMVjtqPTXJ6ZTfeH6D8QJYJZFeBd6bPkvb-1nhYl9uMUT4x4k-XDwcllk2Kn1OnNsryhj5XuXea4OdQ11SndG6ZoykUSwgv80pmrHqt521BQS8TpXAxak/s1600-h/DSCN5354.JPG"></a>Brynlee lookin' cool in the grass at Central Park.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9t1JUuvwLGFswnM5NUEkb8q2WcBThsvknG2ypShHR-d4VcQbxR0n4OM6QC-ytlq91wV9q97k8AF2JNZP9RCoj8a8a2IsU2uBo7Y43n0gyvZrQKJHkbtdcoa3TB5yw2_YGFTUz3xFsdcc/s1600-h/DSCN5354.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377448358049918370" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9t1JUuvwLGFswnM5NUEkb8q2WcBThsvknG2ypShHR-d4VcQbxR0n4OM6QC-ytlq91wV9q97k8AF2JNZP9RCoj8a8a2IsU2uBo7Y43n0gyvZrQKJHkbtdcoa3TB5yw2_YGFTUz3xFsdcc/s320/DSCN5354.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />"Yay, Bryn!!!"<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxOQKMtMYFfRlWoCT9OxFYgFaH523T75Ngb2kRam2SDJya-c6t8SyCyCIg0kbt4QYJJctXcgCiSQ9W76X61Mzo_bpZdaPWL1D7QNrUL3DnVQVgU9xooZcp-7UJDz0haok0azWF-1ZCN4/s1600-h/DSCN5224.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377448339668216418" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxOQKMtMYFfRlWoCT9OxFYgFaH523T75Ngb2kRam2SDJya-c6t8SyCyCIg0kbt4QYJJctXcgCiSQ9W76X61Mzo_bpZdaPWL1D7QNrUL3DnVQVgU9xooZcp-7UJDz0haok0azWF-1ZCN4/s320/DSCN5224.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Grammy and Bryn at The Touch Everything Museum in Philly.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaXbh3gpV49qiUr_5cHiTq4P0TEhnIH1uhKa0pUNfKP8j8CKNhjX8efLWhyphenhyphenHjwtAbHTE6aszc254JypVUMj0VekJZEaVs7EJ-P3JyWBtIgQFp0q7WmEXGw5-v-9ezLsEQQMekE9CuoHI/s1600-h/Brynlee_Loves_Ice_Cream%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377448331731506482" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaXbh3gpV49qiUr_5cHiTq4P0TEhnIH1uhKa0pUNfKP8j8CKNhjX8efLWhyphenhyphenHjwtAbHTE6aszc254JypVUMj0VekJZEaVs7EJ-P3JyWBtIgQFp0q7WmEXGw5-v-9ezLsEQQMekE9CuoHI/s320/Brynlee_Loves_Ice_Cream%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Brynlee LOVES ice cream...just like her mommy and grammy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFz8fQadirvXd2UO4KtwisSXrKUoGCRjzwveTFpHSFa7qIK1OQpSN065JbH_MqoD2iIeaM8l-chUziwcZIxrGXxBbJcIQOgeDrtlnzks7uk5kLHK1D7IDoitnsJT160_JrOZDhq0gLyGE/s1600-h/2667_67771008102_554663102_2218043_4543400_n%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377448322548135746" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFz8fQadirvXd2UO4KtwisSXrKUoGCRjzwveTFpHSFa7qIK1OQpSN065JbH_MqoD2iIeaM8l-chUziwcZIxrGXxBbJcIQOgeDrtlnzks7uk5kLHK1D7IDoitnsJT160_JrOZDhq0gLyGE/s320/2667_67771008102_554663102_2218043_4543400_n%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Grammy LOVES her Brynlee Marie!!<br /><br /><div><div>Brynlee Marie turned one year's old on July 11th!! How can it be that she is that old already? It seems like I was just in Colorado a couple of months ago awaiting her birth and then going to the hospital and being there when she was born. From day one Bryn has been a happy, peaceful baby. She is petite and beautiful just like her older sister. She is walking and is getting lots of dark hair. She is a mama's girl (and a gramma's girl of course!) and she loves trying to keep up with her older brother and sister. Now that she's walking she totally can and Ash and Taidan adore her and love to "take care" of her. Bryn is going to be a big sister in February and that just seems so weird to think about because she's just too little to not be the baby of the family anymore. I love to hear Brynlee "talk" on the phone to Gramma...she definately has things to say...and I can't wait to hug and kiss her again. Grammy loves you Brynner Boo!!!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-27063943053749039012009-09-03T19:03:00.000-07:002009-09-03T19:14:08.615-07:00jULy bIRthDaYs!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJ_-80cp1pXO5nKAioRjKvksh6hmIwrKJ2aeBviJacZLsqaxKZtq5jgGlm5WQoVQj6-B3qhgz0F3Pg7YJKuoAHOT0LZzMGYP7unPRxRIbSFOAFZxnxYu0tzZgImoVIyQRzGeyex1eZpg/s1600-h/DSCN5389.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377428903314635794" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJ_-80cp1pXO5nKAioRjKvksh6hmIwrKJ2aeBviJacZLsqaxKZtq5jgGlm5WQoVQj6-B3qhgz0F3Pg7YJKuoAHOT0LZzMGYP7unPRxRIbSFOAFZxnxYu0tzZgImoVIyQRzGeyex1eZpg/s320/DSCN5389.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Sydney is the first birthday in July. Sydney turned 14 on July 3rd and could probably pass for 16. She is such a cutie and everyone loves her. Syd loves to cook and she's really good too. She is also really good aat fixing hair and her's always looks so cute. Her dream is to be a pastry chef, own a restaurant and also do hair. She could cut customers hair while they eat at her restaurant...NOT (hee, hee)! Sydney cracks me up all the time and I have so much fun with her. Watch out boys when she turns 16 'cuz she's already a teeny tiny bit boy crazy. I'm sure there's tons of boys who have crushes on her too. Sydney is one of only two people I know who wanted Bella to end up with Jacob in the Twilight series, but I still love you Syderella!! Syd always dresses cute and loves sour, sweet, chewey, gooey candy just like her favorite aunt...ME!!! </div><br /><div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-59214229518065905242009-09-03T18:56:00.000-07:002009-09-03T19:02:34.319-07:00My nephew Jacob's birthday is on July 6th and he turned 16 this year...HOLY COW!!! I can't believe he is going to be able to be legally behind the wheel of a motor vehicle...just kidding. I'm sure he'll be very responsible once he gets his license (won't you Jake?). We have a 1974 Nova that just won't die and Jake keeps asking us to buy it. He thinks it's pretty sweet and maybe one day Ric will give in and let him fix it up and buy it. Jake is a sweetie and loves anything to do with animals and taking care of them. Who would have thunk that he would be sort of a cowboy, but he loves his boots and western wear and has even been known to wear overalls every once in awhile. Jake is funny and a good guy. He has a special relationship with my mom and dad and he's a good son and brother. I love ya, Jacob and can't wait to see you again. Be good!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gaxzZoe11ZBPIADNWc4jr2FSzRv2_VueQymAFuPXK9MW_Eoy9Hrc934mMfPjimWAV-IKDHtSx7rmJnF6kRO-1uCUsOP6tI2gy3eIwzqRB9fOpE7kYk5j21TTAX1ILIjyeh3jOwKX1iw/s1600-h/6180_102768753067294_100000025103635_78732_8118865_n%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377425485331434754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gaxzZoe11ZBPIADNWc4jr2FSzRv2_VueQymAFuPXK9MW_Eoy9Hrc934mMfPjimWAV-IKDHtSx7rmJnF6kRO-1uCUsOP6tI2gy3eIwzqRB9fOpE7kYk5j21TTAX1ILIjyeh3jOwKX1iw/s320/6180_102768753067294_100000025103635_78732_8118865_n%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-78455747747328160912009-09-03T18:42:00.000-07:002009-09-03T19:16:36.437-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rGqBxEwmiK89Xjzmzem884VJZuTaxhxdBigf8LzwiVZhROCs39StT6Pq366P22rbn-doLC7uFajJ4Vd2fRt27vJ1Jd41ksOlbkvLNYEZT5PU3ewf-QOiKotRAQpKT_UbAqzxURydD94/s1600-h/mommy.grammy.fotos..jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377424077177474370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rGqBxEwmiK89Xjzmzem884VJZuTaxhxdBigf8LzwiVZhROCs39StT6Pq366P22rbn-doLC7uFajJ4Vd2fRt27vJ1Jd41ksOlbkvLNYEZT5PU3ewf-QOiKotRAQpKT_UbAqzxURydD94/s320/mommy.grammy.fotos..jpg" border="0" /></a> Ok...since I'm doing all the July birthdays I guess I have to include myself. I turned 34 again this year! You know how women say they are going to stay 29 forever? Well my "29" is "34" because when I was 34 I felt the best I've ever felt, I was in the best shape of my life, I was happy and I was skinny (some say I was too skinny, but I liked that...sick I know)! I think at the age of 34 you are still considered young, but you have enough life experience that people still respect what you have to say and offer. I had an AWESOME birthday this year!! Went to see "The Proposal" with my sweet hubby and went to dinner with lots of the fam. Then Mom, Brooke and Kim took me clothes shopping and I actually found stuff I liked. I got lots of cards and letters and felt loved and appreciated by my girls, my grandbabies, my extended family and my friends. It's good to be 34 again!!<br /><br /><br /><br />This is my sexy, come hither look...ROFL!!!Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-54790126323684378392009-09-03T18:35:00.000-07:002009-09-03T18:41:53.111-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3ms8V1DecPMjwP-uYlnQNGh_PQvGXgSqrWpDHAa8eOylXMXTtRi1EpNiBU6Y1ihe9vUnqWbh9vPXrHUBSXj8Ln3iJ6SXyIfsHzYiSf-LSKtTd6ieoem1Dgn-A1DKUjjR6ZVDwQvoVuE/s1600-h/4446_89227275874_539090874_1973924_190819_n%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377420129100322498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 108px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 196px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3ms8V1DecPMjwP-uYlnQNGh_PQvGXgSqrWpDHAa8eOylXMXTtRi1EpNiBU6Y1ihe9vUnqWbh9vPXrHUBSXj8Ln3iJ6SXyIfsHzYiSf-LSKtTd6ieoem1Dgn-A1DKUjjR6ZVDwQvoVuE/s320/4446_89227275874_539090874_1973924_190819_n%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Beautiful Angie's birthday is on July 31st so she and I are both Leos. Out of all the girls I think Angie and Emily look alike and they look most like Ric. Angie works for the Bloomberg Corporation in NYC and I'm so proud of her. She is smart, beautiful, funny, tough (in a good way), loving, motivated, and always has a plan. When we went on our vacation to Philly and NYC we stayed with Angie and Jay and their little dog Memphis for a couple of days and they are the BEST tour guides EVER!! It was so fun to spend time with just them and become closer and appreciate them even more. I love Angie more than I can say and I am very happy and grateful to be her step-mom and have her in my life. I love you, Ang!!Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-59220758455151829822009-09-03T18:03:00.000-07:002009-09-03T18:07:22.828-07:00UNMOTIVATED!!I have been so unmotivated to blog, and I'm not sure why. Every day I say, "Today is going to be the day that I catch up on my blogging and post something cute about my grandkids or say something profound," and I think I've been saying that for almost two months now. LOL!! Well, I definately have things to say and post about my cute grandkids (I'll always have things to say about them), but if I wait any longer to say something profound I may NEVER post again. So, for those of you following my blog...thanks for your patience and even caring about my blog. There's not many of you out there, but I haven't forgotten about you and if I do nothing else...here's ONE post for you. :0) I love ya guys!!Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-85743189442412043942009-06-25T11:18:00.001-07:002009-06-25T11:22:12.721-07:00Happy Birthday Brian!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eoFqnMcvKD2kXtMLI8gy0mjLuDS46jauWZZmKlhST-D9rHXXwNHbeiBos3MhmbLaGfsCYN-sI6E4Y1NEe0Wu7KAQx12Tt04jz2mOMrxPctT4KDflOPNghSo7wnMNjWtJVqSWs5QFnqs/s1600-h/n667456019_1521469_8587%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351332103558283826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eoFqnMcvKD2kXtMLI8gy0mjLuDS46jauWZZmKlhST-D9rHXXwNHbeiBos3MhmbLaGfsCYN-sI6E4Y1NEe0Wu7KAQx12Tt04jz2mOMrxPctT4KDflOPNghSo7wnMNjWtJVqSWs5QFnqs/s320/n667456019_1521469_8587%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Today is Brian's 26th birthday! He is an awesome son-in-law, husband and dad. He works hard and loves Emily and their kids so much. He's a big kid and loves to play! Have a great birthday, Brian, and know that I love you and I'm so glad you are in our family!</div><br /><div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-62498102984449466102009-06-25T11:13:00.000-07:002009-06-25T11:17:39.614-07:00My Leila Ladybug Turns 1!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU3q8FgOim7GE0wJaPt9buKJL5hd88TfhseREVDy1i6Fk0yTHbha0udNe614TIAtFj3OJ_3kesI-zcFVlbHTFAtMT20fRNkE6kCYTxuDswnduQ3-zh6W-unjac_JasADAsJWnhCNfQtA/s1600-h/5052_125217371912_553011912_2833705_8356045_n%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351331029686600450" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU3q8FgOim7GE0wJaPt9buKJL5hd88TfhseREVDy1i6Fk0yTHbha0udNe614TIAtFj3OJ_3kesI-zcFVlbHTFAtMT20fRNkE6kCYTxuDswnduQ3-zh6W-unjac_JasADAsJWnhCNfQtA/s200/5052_125217371912_553011912_2833705_8356045_n%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Leila turned one on June 22nd. This year went by so fast and I can't believe she's so big. I miss her every day and wish I could see her more. She is almost walking and a big talker. She loves to jabber and I love hearing her when I'm talking to Amber on the phone. I can't wait to see her again and love on her. Thank goodness she survived she and I falling down the stairs a couple of hours after she got home from the hospital. She was all of a day old and she and I went all the way down the stairs. I was totally freaked out and thought I had hurt her, but she was fine...just a little scared. I love you, my Leila Marie!!!</div><br /><div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-31691995011277285202009-06-14T08:52:00.000-07:002009-06-14T09:01:19.178-07:00a PaTRioTic biRThDaY giRL!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIQ1nT3qFbvbnL7qv5N1b4qWeY6Y45UukOvAnWZvZJZ12gyeci7vuyI-IYqc7Wc0ub669ytbHlBB4Z-WhKVE0LLMODrFwFOSKbdgHkoEqEe4BziVAQMuP3LXtsXD1k-kHD-eNaSzY5zU/s1600-h/leah2.blog.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347212343723348322" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIQ1nT3qFbvbnL7qv5N1b4qWeY6Y45UukOvAnWZvZJZ12gyeci7vuyI-IYqc7Wc0ub669ytbHlBB4Z-WhKVE0LLMODrFwFOSKbdgHkoEqEe4BziVAQMuP3LXtsXD1k-kHD-eNaSzY5zU/s200/leah2.blog.JPG" border="0" /></a> Today is not only Flag Day, but it is my little sister Leah's 31st birthday. YES, I SAID 31st!! This is the little girl who slept with me in a double bed when she was a baby, who's leg would be thrown over my head and diaper in my face when I would wake in the morning and who I would take on dates with me and people would think she was mine. She is now a mom of three active and adorable boys, a full-time student, and working girl. She has had a few rough years but has come out of it stronger, more courageous and more self-confident. She has amazed me and made me want to be a better person. Leah, I hope you have a wonderful day and that you feel the love of your boys and all of your family and friends. Happy Birthday, sis!! I love you.<br /><div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-73547550499671901862009-06-14T08:08:00.000-07:002009-06-14T08:24:44.052-07:00Another One...Yippey!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgbV3J_j_iNH4oQaBGpIwoxduhfXxcW8CsRcBLNkEFFfzQ2CQlyDrRDeSNg-cpek-phug_oR98la4-CTu60Ap2DH_9dy6EpPHacwbswNAWz5T3t8eHrTsHe45HxzrnB8O3je9KE4HMdE/s1600-h/oops%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347203993171431762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgbV3J_j_iNH4oQaBGpIwoxduhfXxcW8CsRcBLNkEFFfzQ2CQlyDrRDeSNg-cpek-phug_oR98la4-CTu60Ap2DH_9dy6EpPHacwbswNAWz5T3t8eHrTsHe45HxzrnB8O3je9KE4HMdE/s200/oops%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9Vgyj9jsaE63zCIC7Zjq3zutnnTQIURiDGFOrpR0GLivzVLum-nmaP8CLYlDNJqwYh5dmhSSggvMO0wXR5y1vGBuVytTOvXpRlHwNabwc0Ag27MR_l7P7Bjf9PqZBJzgmx5NiXTO2Bk/s1600-h/guess_what%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347203989023334674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9Vgyj9jsaE63zCIC7Zjq3zutnnTQIURiDGFOrpR0GLivzVLum-nmaP8CLYlDNJqwYh5dmhSSggvMO0wXR5y1vGBuVytTOvXpRlHwNabwc0Ag27MR_l7P7Bjf9PqZBJzgmx5NiXTO2Bk/s200/guess_what%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4PHDWvk3odErItXTwOE17yx_2H0LC5OqhT7dhGaehPLmpZ7ag3zfMbHhxC2JguUt3V3RTuB8RDazoVTWMr025UKqs4XckW3fYUAOUiXRAsSTQa8kIw7MIb8rMfyAqokh5eae3DbyaF_k/s1600-h/here_we_go_again%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347203983264929906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4PHDWvk3odErItXTwOE17yx_2H0LC5OqhT7dhGaehPLmpZ7ag3zfMbHhxC2JguUt3V3RTuB8RDazoVTWMr025UKqs4XckW3fYUAOUiXRAsSTQa8kIw7MIb8rMfyAqokh5eae3DbyaF_k/s200/here_we_go_again%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a>So, Emily sent me these pictures on my phone to tell me that my 6th grandbaby will be here in February!! Can you believe it??!! The sad thing is is that she sent the pics to me and I didn't understand what she was trying to tell me. I couldn't really make out what all of the words said. I just thought she was sending me cute pics of Ashlynn and Taidan with some cute posters they had made. She had to send them twice (I didn't respond right away the first time she sent the pics) and then I just responded with "cute posters." She finally had to send me a picture of the ultrasound before I got it! The weird thing is that I dreamt the night before that Emily had a baby boy. Maybe I'm inspired...hmmmmm??? We will have to see. For now if it's a boy they are going to name him Daxton Richard (after Ric) and if it's a girl they are thinking about Sadie, which I REALLY love. Can't wait to have another baby to love and spoil. I am one blessed gramma!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-78232057316555888572009-06-10T18:54:00.000-07:002009-06-10T19:01:16.586-07:00Our Vacation!So, for the first time in 20 years Ric and I went on our first "real" vacation. We had so much fun! The whole time we were gone I just kept saying, "We're on a vacation!" and enjoying every minute. We saw tons of new things, plus got to spend time with some of my favorite people in the world (Emily/Brian & kids and Jay & Angie).<br /><br />We flew in to the Philly airport on Thursday, May 28th, and Emily, Brian and kids picked us up. I could hardly wait to hop in their van and give the kids a big hug and kiss. It was so good to see them! We went back to Em's house and Angie and Jay and their cute little dog, Memphis, met us there and spent the night. Emily, Bri and kids live on the 8th floor of a huge apartment building. You can see downtown Philly from their balcony and beautiful green trees are everywhere.<br /><br />*WILL CONTINUE LATER*Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-89729095560111063302009-06-10T12:09:00.000-07:002009-06-10T12:10:16.756-07:00I SUCK!I have so much to post, but I've been sick (I always get sick when I fly on an airplane) and i just haven't had any energy to do it. I will soon though. : )Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-30722349903502138542009-06-07T23:25:00.000-07:002009-06-07T23:32:23.646-07:00Sneak Peak of Our Vacation<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344840058962399762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dJrTh1few-_Hy3q_UZMwurIXVSP88q4KAZ_J3LACQkgcoeRizE4DHEfyPvsmVjxvX-guRLNq3u4UryvRnndILC5NMSm-CfC9ykRxRCxVZDSht2eXGs3y_o-aazRCxf00ay9jV6sDExQ/s400/DSCN5123.JPG" border="0" />These are just two of the HUNDREDS of pictures I took on our trip to NYC, Philly and New Jersey. We had the BEST time. We saw just about everything we wanted to and even more. I loved being a tourist and most of all seeing my girls (Emily and Angie) and some of my grandbabies (Ash, Taidan and Bryn). It was worth the 20 years we waited to finally have a "REAL" vacation. I have many more pictures and lots more to say, but I just wanted to give a sneak peak! I'll have the rest on soon, plus make up for some of the May birthdays I missed. : )<br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjovycnPHBaMN6xE3A9SRi3HUQ927TnQoOt2AvTXj57vAJ1TMRM63UmQ4dphAcJUGig67d7HrRKYGPLuhSnM1liTMebh2VAlbolvolOjFOgDY1ABbvS4kw07TxL9b2u3ASjnJeHCfea2eU/s1600-h/DSCN5144.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344840057740594994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjovycnPHBaMN6xE3A9SRi3HUQ927TnQoOt2AvTXj57vAJ1TMRM63UmQ4dphAcJUGig67d7HrRKYGPLuhSnM1liTMebh2VAlbolvolOjFOgDY1ABbvS4kw07TxL9b2u3ASjnJeHCfea2eU/s400/DSCN5144.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-42945737540917539902009-05-22T22:41:00.001-07:002009-05-22T22:56:44.770-07:00Allie's Sweet 16<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATyM1ghuaYQkDr5RJhKHLXI2UVt-DWrA7Bx7vkqs8Vu8iFmvAlnBaAPM6itmW-KLjy-apwVFu3WAG0gHzI3ptDPvEWmUQ9idWd5BJTqZOFs-Lb8l7rYF0dDBG2HfDnKWaPpkL0SsQyBU/s1600-h/DSCN4709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338890949262071090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATyM1ghuaYQkDr5RJhKHLXI2UVt-DWrA7Bx7vkqs8Vu8iFmvAlnBaAPM6itmW-KLjy-apwVFu3WAG0gHzI3ptDPvEWmUQ9idWd5BJTqZOFs-Lb8l7rYF0dDBG2HfDnKWaPpkL0SsQyBU/s400/DSCN4709.JPG" border="0" /></a>Today is Allie (Kim's oldest) sweet 16 birthday. She has been so excited, counting down the days until she turns 16. Allie is such a good girl. She always sticks up for the underdog and she's not afraid to stand up to bullies in order to do that. She is beautiful inside and out. She was the most gorgeous baby around, with her dark black hair, her porcelin skin and her big blue/green eyes! People would stop Kim all of the time just to tell her how beautiful Allie was. She had really curly hair as a baby and people actually asked Kim if she permed Allie's hair. Who perms a tiny baby's hair? Anyway, Allie has grown up and is still that beautiful girl. She is smart and happy and full of life. She can't wait to date (there is a certain someone who will hopefully ask her out soon) This picture was taken a few weeks ago for Allie's first official school dance. She went with friends since she wasn't quite 16 yet, but I'm sure those days are over and she will have plenty of boys wanting to ask her out. The best part about Allie is she still likes hanging out with her mom and even her crazy aunt, me! Me, Kim and my mom went shopping with Allie for her dance dress and she let us do her make-up and hair and it was SOOO fun! Allie is not really your typical teenage girls 'cuz she does like us old folks so much. I even think she still finds us amusing and entertaining. : ) Allie, I'm so proud of you and the young woman you have become. I love you!! Happy, happy birthday!!!Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-23001839718454096462009-05-20T21:23:00.000-07:002009-05-20T21:37:46.001-07:00iT's dEfiNatELy a LOvE tHInG!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJOkHFgI8mbgrhsKIMWFBaYSOTc3BL5ppiP2c5bF6H1Z6GqT3WvW3qJYSgTp694PG72YbjHyrIRfVIYSlY927hemOKx6-By0wexD8Rl14Wge-AfgPjFpi2MtvJXp0Ha8vzfAcQ_Rr9ec/s1600-h/randk.photoshoot.7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338129503225290818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJOkHFgI8mbgrhsKIMWFBaYSOTc3BL5ppiP2c5bF6H1Z6GqT3WvW3qJYSgTp694PG72YbjHyrIRfVIYSlY927hemOKx6-By0wexD8Rl14Wge-AfgPjFpi2MtvJXp0Ha8vzfAcQ_Rr9ec/s400/randk.photoshoot.7.jpg" border="0" /></a> Today is our 20th wedding anniversary. In one way it seems like we have been married even longer and in another way it seems like yesterday. I could never put down in words how grateful I am to have married Ric. He is the most hard-working, selfless, compassionate, kind, caring, loyal, patient, loving man I know and he has definately had his work cut out for him in me. He and I were talking today about the fact that our marriage has not been easy, but we both know that we married the person the Lord chose for us. We have struggled and we have worked hard for our relationship. It's the best it has ever been and so worth the effort. I have never doubted Ric's love for me and I hope he doesn't doubt my love for him. Without him I would never have had the chance of being a mom or a grandma, two of my favorite and fulfilling things. I thank the Lord every day for a man who loves and cares for me, our daughters, and our grandchildren and who has a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and honors his priesthood. I am so blessed to be Ric's wife, and I am eternally grateful to our Heavenly Father for bringing us together. Sometimes we wonder how we did get together because we are so different, but we both know that we were meant to be together and that's what counts! I love you, Ric, with all of my heart. Here's to 20 more years!!Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-48889209755910221882009-05-18T14:27:00.000-07:002009-05-18T16:39:36.511-07:00aNOthEr mAY BIrThDAy giRL!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MwDgGTt833sBAWzFOhtxIUcYuAjPCcwYi4JBXbhTDisLDSOL6autRxnWEKXAoI-1BpHss6_j3B7Bwt195T3l3HkvD_Cd1yTy11tKbbbdJy4d6Yez5qhDQpGbKAAK05d5-mBNgBMD4SY/s1600-h/4434_98715033652_552883652_2544898_2116471_n%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337279305812051378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MwDgGTt833sBAWzFOhtxIUcYuAjPCcwYi4JBXbhTDisLDSOL6autRxnWEKXAoI-1BpHss6_j3B7Bwt195T3l3HkvD_Cd1yTy11tKbbbdJy4d6Yez5qhDQpGbKAAK05d5-mBNgBMD4SY/s400/4434_98715033652_552883652_2544898_2116471_n%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />This is Gabi, today's birthday girl! She is Brooke's (my youngest sister) oldest daughter. Gabi is turning 12 today, which to me is UNBELIEVEABLE!!! I don't know how this happened. How? How? How? How, does time go by so fast and everyone continues to get older and older?? Anyway, Gabi is such a sweetheart. She is an old soul and takes care of her mom and her younger sister. She takes care of all of us. She is very thoughtful, always making cards and gifts for all of us. She is also very talented in singing and dancing. I stayed with my mom and dad for awhile when Gabi was just a baby and she and Brooke lived with mom and dad too. I loved going to get her out of her crib in the morning 'cuz she was always so excited to see me. She would jump up and down until I got her out. Then I would take her to see my dad and he would dance with her to a little song he made up. Gabi, I love you so much! I'm proud of the young woman you've become and proud to say you are my niece. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GABI!!! I hope it's a great one!!Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-6638008859954843362009-05-16T10:59:00.001-07:002009-05-16T11:09:54.437-07:00Birthday Girl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtn4veumBhKZSD7QgrZPN4WqLgver5fmqyBcV1eYlnME4dQI8Fi5L8riQRbh0v3y4rblSohbIVz3lthpGZFic_SnHBt58a2kbj37aU4PIYbkhdbKUa9yv4qPST_tUfjscBhPEYriEM3FY/s1600-h/DSCN2472.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336483357367323394" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtn4veumBhKZSD7QgrZPN4WqLgver5fmqyBcV1eYlnME4dQI8Fi5L8riQRbh0v3y4rblSohbIVz3lthpGZFic_SnHBt58a2kbj37aU4PIYbkhdbKUa9yv4qPST_tUfjscBhPEYriEM3FY/s400/DSCN2472.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Today is Amber's 26th birthday. HOLY COW!! Where has the time gone?? She was just a little girl with her sweet angel face. Amber was always so quiet and good. She often didn't get the attention she probably needed 'cuz she was so quiet, but she has definately grown up and now she speaks her mind. Yay, Amber! She is such a good mom and wife and I couldn't be any prouder of her. I miss her so much and I'm so glad I can call her my daughter. I love you , Amber. I miss you so much. Thanks for being such a wonderful, loving and caring daughter. Can't wait to see you again. Happy Birthday!!!!Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744392290066457818.post-9344031498467745312009-05-15T21:13:00.000-07:002009-05-16T10:58:03.243-07:00My Sweet PeaSo, my sweet pea, Ashlynn, calls me on the phone today just to talk. She is all of three years old and she already has the phone thing down. She is so fun and nothing makes me feel as great as when she says, "Grammy, I wove you soooooooo much!" My heart just aches for her and my other grandchildren. I miss them so much. Ric and I are going to Philadelphia on May 28th to see Emily and family and NYC to see Angie and Jay. I have never been east of Montana so I'm so excited to also see what's going on on the other side of the country. Ashlynn has our trip planned already. She says she is going to sleep with me and grampa and we are going to play Candyland, have tea parties with "black" (Oreo) cookies and rainbow (Keebler Elf M&M cookies) cookies, play red light, green light, go for walks and read books. I can't think of anything better right now. Ashlynn, Taidan, Brynlee, Weston and Leila...I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! Thanks for being the best grandkids ever!!!Ric and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03928516388570779449noreply@blogger.com2