tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64708692941704929322012-02-01T13:44:45.351-08:00A place you can come to laugh, cry and enjoy life, as we live it out loud!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.comBlogger1571100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-45131973999858213572011-05-18T14:14:00.000-07:002011-05-18T14:14:08.446-07:00

Though I will still be posting to this blog, I've decided to start a new blog that is separate from the family blog, dedicated specifically to document my growth in experimenting with agency and my results from my choices in all aspects of my life.  Also to be able to have your feedback to expand my learning because your experiences will be different than mine.  So please, come on over to my

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-16742616282777038862011-03-18T11:54:00.002-07:002011-03-18T11:56:59.426-07:00

Hey Look, I am posting somethingMelanie, and the kids are doing really well visiting everyone down in UT. Thank you for all of your love show and expressed to her. I have been loving the time alone up here as I never get alone time, however it is time for them to come back... NOW...just kidding. I am starting to really miss all three of them though, it makes me appreciate the messy house a

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-91860077504103858382011-03-08T14:10:00.000-08:002011-03-08T14:10:51.070-08:00

A great quote from an intense show, even for the edited version! But I'll turn it into a question instead of a statement.  "Can I handle the truth?" Through recent experiences, I had decided that I would like people in my life, all of my relationships; family & friends etc. to just be plain English HONEST with me.  No beating around the bush, no passive aggressiveness, no sugar coating it, just

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-43682575447874083642011-02-16T10:41:00.000-08:002011-02-16T10:41:19.362-08:00

Lately, I've been a bum...a lazy bum that is and I've watched a lot of TV.  Among several shows I've watched Biggest Loser and HEAVY and just the other night I was watching Clean House.  I've been fascinated with the shows and reflecting on the type of mentality that it took for these people to get into the situation that they are in.  Here's my little disclaimer: I know that there is a lot of

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-57550500950771330712011-02-16T09:11:00.000-08:002011-02-16T09:11:00.898-08:00

Having a 6 almost 7 yr old little romeo made Valentine's extra special.  Josh asked me the night before if I'd be his Valentine...who can resist that?  His next question was, "So what are you going to do for me?"  Haha  I told him that I would make him and Daddy and very special Valentine's Dinner.  So I made steak and baked potato wedges with steamed broccoli and for dessert we had hand dipped

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-4168890239401939502011-02-13T18:46:00.000-08:002011-02-13T18:46:31.130-08:00

I was on facebook a couple of weeks ago and there was an advertisement on the sidebar for Macy's Million Dollar Makeover.  I decided what the heck, its worth looking into.  So I applied.  I have to say that it was one of the funnest applications I've ever filled out, so just for me, I want to record my responses here on the blog, to give me something to look back on and have a great "gut" laugh

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-75520989905653037832011-02-07T13:03:00.000-08:002011-02-07T13:03:10.705-08:00

You might think that this is going to be a Valentine's Post since 'tis the season, but nope, that'll be next week! This is about something that's been on my mind for the last couple of weeks.  Its based on my thought...."It takes a strong parent to NOT give a child what they REALLY REALLY want because it doesn't serve them".  Let me elaborate.  I, by my negativity,(if you're not following, I

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-82464272261050810572011-01-21T21:10:00.000-08:002011-01-21T21:10:42.466-08:00

Dear Family and Friends,      This Christmas has been especially poignant as we reflect on the life of Christ and His Gift of the Atonement.  We have felt His love and light directing us and are so grateful to know that He lives and loves us.      2010 has been an interesting and exciting year for our family!  We started the year off in January with a job change for Jason that brought him up

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-90495076041156562912011-01-21T20:48:00.001-08:002011-01-21T20:55:58.725-08:00

Josh's 6th Birthday, 1st attempt at making Grandma Carol's cake...failed in comparison, but tasty enough! GNO Having a Retro Hairstyle Makeover Party!  It was a blast! We were singing the 50's music and eating healthy snacks! I definitely get to do this again here in WA! One of the sweet Oasis' during the desert times of being a single parent while Jason was living in WA before we

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-1797274073669173962010-12-19T20:42:00.001-08:002010-12-19T20:57:07.256-08:00

What I thought of when I saw this picture was that He, my Lord and Savior is aware of me, even in my own burning infernos that I sometimes create in my life. His arms are out-stretched always open and ready to receive me. No matter what forces come against me to destroy my Spirit, with Christ I can do all things. ksl.com - Provo firefighters still fighting tabernacle fire Gallery Viewer

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-28584201162466586302010-12-17T12:01:00.000-08:002010-12-17T12:01:48.433-08:00

The Provo Tabernacle was such an icon of beauty and sacred ground.  I loved singing in Stake Conference up in the choir seats.  I loved the concerts that we attended and the way the sound reverberated through out.  Walking up the spiral staircases to go upstairs was always fun...coming down them was much more scary haha.  So sad to see the videos of watching this beautiful building burn.  So much

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-68853962651024449412010-12-16T12:54:00.000-08:002010-12-16T12:54:41.920-08:00

Aliya, my sweet girl.  My very active and curious little one.  I'm recording this memory for you to laugh with me when you're older.  You are currently in a phase as to undressing yourself and more to that is you don't seem to like to have your diaper on anymore.  I'm not sure if its because you've discovered something new that you can do and so you do it over and over again, or if you are just

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-19737686433299053142010-12-09T13:43:00.000-08:002010-12-09T13:43:11.328-08:00

I was having a little fun today being in the Christmas spirit and wanting to watch the "Hallelujah Chorus" Flash mob on You tube again and on the side panel was this "Hi, I'm a mormon".  So I clicked on it and it takes you to this great new site that the church has done and it just has random people from all walks of life and they share what they do and that btw, they're mormon.  I got lost in it

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-82746500344620084782010-11-27T17:38:00.000-08:002010-11-27T17:38:19.938-08:00

We had a few major life changes happen this year for our family.  Jason lost his job with Ancestry.com the middle of January.  We immediately got on the ball to get leads out in the world for Jason to get new employment.  Thank you to everyone that responded.  Like many times before when Jason was changing employment, or even when he wasn't changing employment, we kept getting a "Pull" from our

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-33455055997934543472010-11-27T10:47:00.000-08:002010-11-27T10:47:53.753-08:00

Wow, What a whirlwind of a year! I've felt deprived not being able to really update on here...so its going to be a work in progress but I'm excited to be back!  So stay tuned! 

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-84348536614212932092010-02-25T09:33:00.001-08:002010-02-25T09:40:05.736-08:00

Dear Joshua,    6 years ago today, you made me a mom.  It was an amazing experience.  You were a very good baby and started sleeping through the night at 6 weeks old.  You smiled easily at everyone and brightened any room.  You are sweet and considerate and thoughtful.  You are amazingly athletic.  I love to watch you dance and listen to you beat box.  I love your testimony and the wonderful

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-12434865622719518342010-02-23T09:41:00.000-08:002010-02-23T09:41:31.051-08:00

Can I just say that I'm SOOO grateful that I don't have to be a single mom permanantly!!!  I have dearly missed Jason being up in Washington...but as the Lord would have it, its where He wants ALL of us to be so I'm getting the house ready to sell and for us to move.  YIKES  its a LOT of work!  I can't wait for us to be all together again!  -The other day when we told Josh that we were moving and

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-28834268269361277242010-01-09T21:32:00.004-08:002010-01-09T22:19:47.157-08:00

Tonight I had the honor and the privilege with my sweet wife to go to an Eagle Court of Honor. We had been invited by one of the boys to attend. This was not just any court of honor, and not just an Eagle Court of Honor, but an Eagle Court of Honor for 12 boys in the same ward. President Adrián Ochoa was there, the 2nd counselor from the Young Men General Presidency of the Church. He also

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-14203231342952405672010-01-07T12:15:00.000-08:002010-01-07T12:15:44.392-08:00

The Lord shows His tender mercies through unexpected means.  Its been a challenging holiday season, but with much joy and love as well.  However I came to a breaking point this morning dealing with my own blunderings.  Then compassion was shown by an unknown person in an unexpected way.  I cried.  I thanked the Lord for His awareness of my life and situation.  So thank you "unknown" for your

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-36847399615466518482009-10-06T12:03:00.004-07:002009-10-06T13:03:05.018-07:00

As we've anticipated conference, we've been talking a lot to Josh about how excited we were to be able to listen to the prophet's and apostles. Josh's primary teacher has been doing the same. Conference was wonderful as usual and when we got home Sunday night, Josh's teacher had dropped him off his weekly treat that had a Hand on it that said "Testimony on the fingers of one hand." In each of

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-79285955944989629712009-10-06T11:46:00.005-07:002009-10-06T12:02:54.173-07:00

We blessed Aliya on July 16th. It was a beautiful blessing and we were very appreciative of all that showed up and also helped with the dinner after. We had a REALLY big circle. 17 Actually. We know that its not recommended, but dang it, we don't have many kids and don't know how many more we'll be blessed with so we invited a lot. Its pretty amazing though, that we have that many in our

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-13339921022141708272009-10-02T15:51:00.001-07:002009-10-06T20:24:02.675-07:00

When I was at my family reunion, I had Aliya laying on her blanket on the floor. She was just babbling and cooing. She was making some really funny faces and I happened to capture a few. Hope they make you smile as much as they do for me! :D

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-57631239365789007152009-10-02T14:56:00.008-07:002009-10-02T18:28:20.789-07:00

The Pugmire Family Reunion was fantastic! We made crazy hats and spray painted shirts and played games, we ate great food, and had our awesome dance party where I taught the 'Hoedown, Throwdown'. My nephews even indulged me in a run from the lodge to the canyon road and back. ( They of course kicked my hiney...but it got me moving! ;D) After the reunion we stayed overnight at Grandpa Jr.'s and

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-17179870117774896592009-10-02T14:46:00.001-07:002009-10-02T14:47:25.106-07:00

Nothing like stuffing your face with a waffle and bacon breakfast! YUM! And then have a chance to hear your Bishop's 'Love Story'! It was great! We love our 4 girls! They are so amazing! I'm so grateful for my calling! I want to stay here for a LONG time!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-47830129043425966042009-10-02T14:24:00.001-07:002009-10-02T14:30:09.261-07:00

Proud Parents with # 3 Newest addition to the family! Congratulations to his Great Parents! He looks just like his Big Brother! A little comparison of what 4 1/2 months can do! Josh is so great with babies! He loves his new little cousin! Man, how'd I end up with such a handsome man! Doesn't he just have the best eyes and greatest smile! mmm LOVE him!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-51839211343558835112009-10-02T14:11:00.000-07:002009-10-02T14:12:03.183-07:00

Our wonderful neighbor, decided it would be great if all the kids on our street painted pictures and made paper machet (sp?) flowers for another neighbor whom all the kids affectionately call "Grandma". It was her birthday and they were completely delighted to do it. When everyone was done and the paint had dried we took them over and they sang Happy Birthday to her and gave her big hugs.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-70782245943633128972009-10-02T14:01:00.000-07:002009-10-02T14:02:08.763-07:00

So this is our 3rd Year of planting a garden. 2 years ago, we did pretty well. We did a salsa garden and were able to get a good crop. Last year, not so much. We hardly got anything. But this year has been fantastic so it was time to make salsa again. I have an amazing recipe from my good friend and neighbor Stephanie, you may remember her from my downstairs plumbing post...but she not

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-83363394641369156502009-07-31T01:59:00.002-07:002009-07-31T02:16:23.487-07:00

So Goldilocks was still in the baby bears' bed when they showed up and that is kind of like me.So I promised Josh that I would take him to Seven Peaks because my work was having a work party with food, swimming, and a 50 foot movie once it got dark. Well I was really excited to be going over at 6pm for this. He has been at my mother-in-laws because Melanie is out of town at girls camp. Well

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-53847572401596207142009-07-28T07:58:00.003-07:002009-07-28T08:13:18.053-07:00

So Josh comes upstairs all dressed up in his suit and tie, I am still working in the front room. The joys of being at home. I would have missed this had I been at regular work. I ask him why he is all dressed up and he says "I am going on vacation, can you pretend that you are my dad? I am married and have kids, so you are their grandpa too okay?" Okay I say to him. What is your wife's name

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-66377861064741143002009-07-27T14:35:00.004-07:002009-07-27T14:56:54.727-07:00

I was coming home from running errands and I had the kids with me. We were driving by the Provo temple and Josh said to me, "Mom, I really want to go to the temple". I asked him what he wanted to do there, he said he wanted to smell the flowers and watch the fountains (aka play in them). So I decided, what the heck, I don't have a real pressing day today, why not! So I took him up there and we

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-80566654248291534782009-07-23T08:19:00.001-07:002009-07-23T08:20:43.544-07:00

So the other day Melanie was driving our relatively new mini-van, yes I have a van, that I never said I would own. But the reality is that I think it is the most affordable, most efficient, and comfortable vehicle for us for right now. Anyway she ended up looking off to the side for a moment, and when she looked back, she found that the traffic had abruptly somehow found its way right in front

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-2472723714682936722009-07-23T08:02:00.001-07:002009-07-23T08:02:46.894-07:00

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-24616385156097072102009-07-19T21:06:00.003-07:002009-07-19T21:08:53.825-07:00

You should each listen to this song, it is number 16 on our playlist. I love our Country! It gives me goose bumps, listening about the amazing nation that we live in. I believe that She can take a whole lot more too, and may we stand up for all that we love.

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-59334020336748912392009-07-19T19:34:00.005-07:002009-07-19T21:02:33.736-07:00

I wanted to share something that my sister share just earlier today in an email, but I should really get permission first. This is from my sister who is the most eligible. I say this because I have two sisters who are married, one that has been seriously dating someone, and then another who isn't. I think that she is amazing, and her insights are amazing too. This is a story along with her

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-28731071969984050392009-07-16T20:51:00.005-07:002009-07-16T21:01:35.291-07:00

So I was wanting to make something out of the zucchini and the yellow squash the other day and decided that Ratatouille was the dish to make, so here are some of my pictures to prove it. Melanie really liked it, I thought it still needed something. I served it with baked chicken and couscous. Sometimes I like to cook, and sometimes I over-do it. Ask me about my blackened turkey that I did a

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-49679204817400949862009-07-09T05:54:00.003-07:002009-07-09T06:39:41.422-07:00

body {margin:8px} .tr-field {font:normal x-small arial}So a couple of weeks ago Nicole had a "birthday party" for Blaine, with all of the family on both sides. We released 3 dozen helium filled balloons in the air for Blaine to "have" from us. It was very surreal for me to watch those balloons go up to him. Sometimes I think I still grieve at his loss, mostly for Nicole and the kids, but I

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-65951058601366922212009-07-08T10:18:00.004-07:002009-07-08T10:32:12.425-07:00

Way to go Jerome. I stand at your side with pride to call you my brother. I wish more Americans would "see" exactly what is going on and stand up for their beliefs. I love my country! May we all stand out like Jerome and stand up for what we can turn back to, the fundamental roots that our forefathers set up to ensure our freedoms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and religion,

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-76169283908084743222009-06-29T13:36:00.003-07:002009-06-29T13:44:20.402-07:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-43985595445349902009-06-15T02:52:00.003-07:002009-06-15T03:51:51.138-07:00

We would like to let you each know of the blessing of our baby. We understand that some of you may or may not be able to attend due to your circumstances, but we wanted to invite you. We will be blessing her on the 12th of July, church starts at 9 am and we will be attending all three meetings. We will go over to our house afterwards for lunch. Melanie would ask you to bring a side dish of

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-2911056536662032632009-06-12T13:00:00.015-07:002009-06-12T16:44:41.331-07:00

In January 2008, I got a really strong impression that I would get pregnant with Aliya before the end of the year. I didn't know when but I felt like it would happen. In April we found out that Jason would need surgery to help us get pregnant, but we weren't going to be able to have the surgery until at least August. We decided to have a special fast and invited as many friends and family as

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-13458173099493794942009-05-11T21:05:00.004-07:002009-05-26T22:10:40.888-07:00

Here's a few shots of Aliya her first couple of days in this wonderful world. ;D

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-83032278963581586822009-05-01T13:51:00.005-07:002009-05-13T10:02:48.292-07:00

Today's the Due Date. And this is what I look like (though it was taken last weekend, good enough!) I can't believe how amazing the body is and how it works to make this miracle of a baby grow inside! I'm really excited to be able to bend over again and be able to put on my shoes! haha.So I was able to go to the temple this morning and it was an amazing experience. I was going to do

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-90755230084447023682009-04-30T04:59:00.002-07:002009-04-30T05:14:12.747-07:00

One of the things that I wonder, is whether most Americans think anymore or not. Do they even consider what they are doing and why they are allowing it to happen. Here we live in the greatest nation in the world, with the greatest opportunities, the greatest wealth, and frankly the greatest freedom that has ever existed. And yet we live in a constant state of apathy, disregard, comfort or

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-35709605135792761302009-04-30T04:10:00.002-07:002009-04-30T04:53:24.584-07:00

I have to say, I have felt extremely grateful for a lot of things lately. I am so grateful that everyone was willing to fast and pray for us to get pregnant last May, for you I am eternally grateful because we are having a baby in the next lil bit. Thank you. I am grateful for the Lord's hands in our lives, it seems that even though things may be a little harder for a little while, that the

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-39461967121363237442009-04-30T03:17:00.003-07:002009-04-30T03:58:38.811-07:00

We took a trip to CA back at the end of February and into the beginning of March, so this is only two months behind. Melanie had the title of it ready but none of the actual post written up. I have decided that I would go ahead and write about it a little. We were able to get a new van and travel down there comfortably, (that was really nice). We spent the first few days at Melanie's dad's

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-80537196853579800232009-04-30T03:16:00.001-07:002009-04-30T03:16:29.064-07:00

Many of you know that I have lost my full time job. But I have been able to get additional hours at Ancestry.com. I used to work at Nomen Global Language Centers, but was laid off back at the end of February. It has felt like the Lord's hands have been guiding and directing us. This has been a good change for me too. While we were on our vacation in CA, Melanie and I felt that I might lose my job

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-60291428050002995732009-04-11T07:28:00.004-07:002009-04-11T08:17:36.861-07:00

For all of you my friends and family, that I don't have addresses for, I wanted to let you know that you are invited to my baby shower for our little girl Aliya Grace. My sister-in-law Amy Crane is hosting it.Here are the details:Saturday April 25th, 2009 @ 4pmBonneville Stake Center 150 S 900 E Provo UTIn the "Little Theatre" (Enter the church from 900 E , North doors)Please RSVP Amy @ 801 927-

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-31654773962729318262009-03-23T13:39:00.007-07:002009-04-30T04:05:51.546-07:00

We had great plans of going up to Bear Lake to play with the family b/c it was President's Day weekend as well as Valentine's Day, but instead, got the "Bug" and spent most of the weekend in bed. It was nice to stay here at home and have soup and snuggle as a family though. Josh was feeling a little better and he really wanted to go to his primary activity so I took him over to it. They sang

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-63231698952093122072009-03-23T13:33:00.003-07:002009-03-23T13:39:30.312-07:00

So for all of you that have been wanting me to post a "belly" shot...here you go. :D This is at the baby shower. This is me at 28 weeks. Julia, Jason's sister, is about 2 1/2 weeks away from delivery.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-26487311995395672372009-03-23T13:27:00.004-07:002009-03-23T13:33:07.786-07:00

Jason's Baby Sister Amy is getting married...so here's a few shots from her Bridal Shower. We're so excited for her!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-78503207230375416632009-03-23T13:18:00.003-07:002009-03-23T13:27:18.709-07:00

As you know, I'm the YW president in my ward. We have several inactive girls and so we are working with them to help them see the value and benefit of being a part of such a great ward, and organization. One family in particular we have been working with for some time now. We found out that they are REALLY interested in the temple and wanting the opportunity to be sealed as a family. But the

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-87855337779461267532009-03-23T13:16:00.002-07:002009-03-23T13:18:46.299-07:00

So we're back from CA and finally able to catch my breath...so I decided to finally update my blog. There's going to be a multitude of posts to cover everything that's happened in the last 6 weeks. So here goes...

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-49979572277479237912009-02-26T07:27:00.002-08:002009-02-26T07:33:27.080-08:00

So its almost been a month since I posted...and its been driving me crazy, but even if we weren't having probs with the computer, we've had lots of sickness at our house....dragged out!! Ugh! I'm really grateful that I don't get sick very often, but man, being pregnant and sick...NOT FUN!!! Its still lingering but atleast I can function again. Plus, we're very excited because we've been

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-41200920699064554192009-02-03T13:54:00.005-08:002009-02-03T14:24:24.584-08:00

I just wanted to pay a tribute to my dad. Over the last 3 years our relationship has been deeply enriched and we've been able to talk openly like never before. I'm so grateful to have him in my life. I didn't have a very positive relationship with him growing up but with the power of the atonement all things are possible! I now consider him a close friend and I'm so grateful that he's been

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-90375497652917124312009-02-03T13:35:00.002-08:002009-02-03T13:38:26.949-08:00

So after a lot of time-consuming work...I got (hopefully) all of my old list plus many more that I had wanted to add to my list. I really like having the list so I can follow all you wonderful people and what's happening in your lives. Please, if I've failed to add yours and you'd like to have it linked on mine, please feel free to let me know. Thanks Everyone! Mel

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-84237369603129461102009-01-29T08:08:00.003-08:002009-01-29T08:20:05.805-08:00

I was trying to add another person to my "friends and family" list and accidently deleted the whole list...I would love to have everyone back on here if possible....please send a comment with your blog on it so I can track your blog easily. Thanks!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-71271464119703879432009-01-28T16:25:00.008-08:002009-01-29T08:20:46.908-08:00

So I have been nesting a lot, as you know from my last post but today I was feeling a little stir crazy and wanted to do something fun. So I took my son and his cousins to the "Bean Museum" up on BYU campus. I told them if they were good then we could come back home and make some yummy chocolate chip cookies. They were pretty good, and it was so fun to see them going to each of the different

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-20508764280999365442009-01-21T09:49:00.002-08:002009-01-21T10:07:46.408-08:00

I don't know if all my "nesting" finally caught up with me or what, but yesterday I felt like a truck hit me. I could hardly function because I was SO exhausted. So I took the day off and relaxed and then tried to get a good night's sleep last night and so this morning I'm feeling a TON better! (Gotta love my english eh?) So Josh was my good little helper this morning in picking up and dusting

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-55135410466703859682009-01-12T19:32:00.002-08:002009-01-12T19:35:59.768-08:00

So here it is my day, my birthday today and I am trying to go onto my new computer and get the blog to work. I am going through on the blog, trying to get the music to play. Josh says, click on this and then it will work. So I click on it and it does work, so a four year old knows more than his very computer literate 35 yr old father. Oh well, I guess that we are going to have to work hard at

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-49668573196969040512009-01-12T18:49:00.004-08:002009-01-12T19:22:45.139-08:00

Happy Birthday Sweetheart! I am so thankful to be able to celebrate your day with you! You are an amazing husband, wonderful father and best friend! Thank you for making my life so full and rewarding. You are so loving and kind, patient, funny, sweet, caring, understanding, sensitive, hard working, playful, great dad, forgiving, and inspiring. I'm so grateful for the challenges that we've

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-79071407825813020822009-01-06T13:37:00.012-08:002009-01-06T14:34:34.036-08:00

Jason and I have been debating whether to get a season pass at our local Rec Center. I had one there when I was pregnant with Josh because I loved the deep water aerobics class. Jason hasbeen wanting to play Raquet ball to help get some better mobility and strength in his shoulder.So we decided to go last night for FHE and teach Josh how to play raquetball. I'm not sure how you are with your

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-12146174719884367932009-01-04T15:44:00.004-08:002009-01-04T15:53:55.112-08:00

We had a pleasant surprise today when our friend Eddie came to visit us. He's from Missouri so every now and again when he makes it back out to Utah he'll call and come and visit! Its always great to see him! He was one of Jason's groomsmen. They had a great time together @ Ricks. Anyway we love it when friends come into town. We're so grateful for the wonderful friends we've made through out the

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-42479392811468124022009-01-02T10:05:00.001-08:002009-01-02T10:05:57.881-08:00

I found this on Jason's cousin's blog. I thought that it was perfect for the new year! I'm so excited for this new year and all the challenges and blessings that await us. I hope you enjoy this and are as anxious to apply it as I am! Happy New Year!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-50528849089431661822009-01-01T11:05:00.014-08:002009-01-02T09:57:59.339-08:00

Christmas morning this year was spent in our own cozy little home with just the three of us. Having only a 4 year old, we finally had to wake Josh up @ 9:45am. (LOL) -It took some coaxing at that! (Mind you my mom had already called @ 8:30a wondering when we were going to open up our envelopes! haha) But it was worth the wait. Jason had the camera going as Josh and I walked into the front room.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-15681333642871710752008-12-30T17:03:00.005-08:002009-01-02T09:54:51.641-08:00

We had our ultra sound the Friday before Christmas so we decided it would be fun to open it as one of our "gifts". We gave an envelope with the picture in it to both of our parents and then called on Christmas morning and we all opened it together. It was really fun! Jason and I both felt like it was a girl anyway, but its nice to have it confirmed. My kids aren't shy about who they are. :D Its

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-38565128455461155202008-12-18T09:08:00.003-08:002008-12-18T09:20:59.281-08:00

As we were eating breakfast this morning, Josh turned on my Harry Connick Jr. Christmas CD. He loves the Rudolph and Toy Parade songs on it...but a new favorite (most likely because of the drum beat) he asked Jason and I if we liked the song "Rub a bum bum". We both just started laughing...even as I'm typing this I'm still laughing. Oh, how he makes me laugh!!! I love this little guy in my life!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-79975713255137423562008-12-07T20:21:00.002-08:002008-12-07T20:50:18.077-08:00

In preparation for the musical fireside, I would really love for anyone/everyone to leave a comment about a few things: #1 A short story/or comment about what the Atonement means to you or an experience that you've had in how the Atonement has helped you. (All aspects of the Atonement. (if you don't want to leave it on here you can email it to me at jason.melanie.crane@gmail.com) #2 Favorite

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-49427854781630255282008-11-25T21:23:00.001-08:002008-11-25T21:23:36.552-08:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-89087442851160633072008-11-24T07:46:00.005-08:002008-11-24T13:00:15.557-08:00

Yesterday morning, Josh came out of his room after waking up and had a great big smile on his face. I'm always excited to see Josh in the morning, but especially when he's smiling. :D I asked him how he was doing."Great, I had a really good dream""Oh yeah, what was your dream about?" "Falling in love..."(me trying not to laugh)"so who did you fall in love with?""the white girl...she had really

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-25298400843806681102008-11-17T11:19:00.005-08:002008-11-24T07:46:21.248-08:00

We took the truck over to the shop to get some things fixed. Its pretty close to our house but Josh was complaining that he was tired so I brought the umbrella stroller in case he didn't feel like walking. I had just pulled him out of bed so he was a little cranky and of course needed to bring his stuffed Lion with him.After leaving the autoshop, Josh decided that he wanted to let his Lion ride

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-84854982536407849782008-11-10T09:07:00.002-08:002008-11-10T09:28:26.576-08:00

I always enjoy the primary program each year. The children do such a great job and its so fun to see their energy and their beautiful smiles as they say their part and sing the songs. But this year was extra special because it was Josh's first time. We had only practiced his lines for 2 Sundays. When he got up there Sis. Shapiro asked if he needed help and he said no. But he stood there for

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-34548267315191436972008-11-07T07:51:00.002-08:002008-11-07T10:14:56.812-08:00

So this week has been a rough one. On monday I "tossed my cookies" (name that movie) 5 times. I was so weak and frustrated from being so sick. I told Jason how I was doing and told him in tears that the house was a mess and I didn't have dinner made. He told me not to worry about it and that he will come home and take care of me. So we grabbed some take out and came home, but I couldn't keep

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-70945831808275442612008-11-02T07:16:00.002-08:002008-11-02T07:40:29.071-08:00

Can I just tell you how much I love this time change?? When you wake up on a beautiful Sunday morning and realize you get another hour to do whatever you want. The leaves are absolutely gorgeous b/c it rained last night and so their colors are more vibrant than ever. Its a beautiful day. So something interesting is happening in my life right now. Before I get into it, I need to give some

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-55976054571913943602008-10-28T18:34:00.005-07:002008-10-29T10:47:39.094-07:00

I was on facebook and a girl I went to highschool with had written this on her page. I would love to have the opportunity to try the same experiment. :D hahaAngie Floyd King:"Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.Once in the restaurant my server had on a 'Obama 08' tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-21744804345264035772008-10-19T21:06:00.002-07:002008-10-19T21:11:27.860-07:00

There are far too many people out there that follow the herd, or the supposed shepherd...baaa baaa. Why is this the case with so many that are out there. Do we "hurt" too much so that we must "drown" our lives in The Office, and Lost? Do we have nothing more to talk about than what the last episode was about. What about the economy, our nation (the greatest on the earth) going downhill very

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-11697797599294074932008-10-17T11:53:00.003-07:002008-10-17T12:57:59.218-07:00

This is a conversation that I had on facebook with a husband of a girl I used to work with.She had put as her Status to say no to prop 8. I felt compelled to comment and this is how the conversation went.Tacia Reimschiissel Coleman is NO ON PROP 8, STOP THE HATE!Melanie Crane at 10:21am October 17Its not about hate. I don't hate people that are gay. I have a friend who is gay. I just think that

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-84654019935119870292008-10-12T10:26:00.005-07:002008-10-12T11:00:22.026-07:00

So I got a call from my cousin Kelly on Friday afternoon inviting us to go with them to the Homecoming BYU Football game. Of course, our response was an emphatic YES!! We had such a great time with them. When they first came to our house we were a little "distraught" (ok not really) that we didn't have ANY BYU garb to wear. But no worries...we found our way to the Cougar den and purchased

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-82839155420265889522008-10-09T09:59:00.008-07:002008-10-09T10:52:29.190-07:00

We have a new family that just moved into our ward about a month ago. Its a single mom with 2 beautiful little girls. The older one is in school but the younger one is 4. So I've been watching her on Monday's and Thursday's to help her mom out. Well we were driving around town last week running errands and I hear them talking in the backseat. This was their conversation.Josh: "When I grow up, I'm

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-69183405793723580722008-10-03T11:09:00.008-07:002008-10-05T08:53:57.672-07:00

Wow, can I just say that was such a powerful meeting! I can see the mantle of responsibilities our leaders have and I'm just amazed. With everything that's going on in the world right now, I've really keyed into what our leaders have been teaching. Especially the Prophet and those that serve with him. The Lord knows what we need to hear and when we need to hear it. What I need to do is

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-7843129843440158142008-10-03T10:56:00.003-07:002008-10-03T11:08:00.574-07:00

Sorry its been 2 weeks since my last blog. This pregnancy hasn't been as easy as the first one. This week especially. I've been in bed most of the week. I'm really nauseous no matter what I eat but I've kept it down so that's a blessing. I've been a LOT more moody with this one too. Poor Jason and Josh have gotten the brunt of it. Can we just say WITCH!?!? But even with all of that, I

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-90522576226416682142008-09-15T09:50:00.006-07:002008-09-15T10:33:04.885-07:00

In the beginning of July we had been talking to Josh about wanting to have a baby and had prayed with him about it several times. This was the conversation we had as I was putting him to bed one night. Josh: "I want to pray for a baby right now!"Me: "Ok, that's fine, go ahead"Josh: "Heavenly Father...we really want to have a baby...in the name..."Josh: "He said Yes!"I laughed and

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-39030955947669362882008-09-09T11:39:00.005-07:002008-09-15T09:32:19.547-07:00

My Sis-in-law Nicole and I decided that we wanted to do Pre-school for Lexi and Josh. So she's going to teach one week and then I'll teach the next. I'm really excited for it. The kids are excited for it and its been really fun doing it. I'm also teaching him how to read from the Book "How to teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons". Josh is loving it. He was begging me at the beginning of

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-64155510116335081082008-09-09T11:38:00.001-07:002008-09-09T11:38:08.831-07:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-62225993471966795872008-08-31T17:58:00.005-07:002008-09-09T11:31:42.223-07:00

When we heard about education week at the beginning of August, we were at Jason's nephew's baby blessing. He leaned over to me and said "you're going". I smiled and said "oh yeah?!" He told me that I should. He didn't have to twist my arm. I LOVE Ed-week. My mom got me addicted to it when I was 14. So she did what her mom did for her and took Josh for me that week so I could go. I planned out my

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-34266668440819749502008-08-29T21:37:00.004-07:002008-08-29T21:53:37.747-07:00

*Four random things I like (adore) about my Husband?1. His SEXY legs!2. His Beautiful Smile!3. His Work Ethic4. His sense of humor!*Four movies that I would watch more than once?1. Remember the Titans2. Glory Road3. Facing the Giants4. The Kid*Four Tv Shows I watch more than once?1. Numb3rs2. Ghost Whisperer3. American Idol4. SYTYCD*Four Places I have Been?1. Okinowa, Japan2. Minot, North Dakota3

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-15621712277602359162008-08-14T11:55:00.003-07:002008-08-14T12:49:48.152-07:00

I can hardly believe it but today is our Anniversary. Ten years ago today Jason and I were driving down to Manti together sharing our patriarchal blessings with each other, stopping at McDonald's for a burger to make sure we'd have energy and not be cranky and @ 2pm in the afternoon in the Manti Temple, Jason and I were sealed for time and all eternity. The weather was gorgeous, and our family

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-40868282138982956762008-08-14T11:54:00.001-07:002008-08-14T11:54:46.622-07:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-26384215842873625512008-08-14T10:01:00.001-07:002008-08-14T10:01:46.176-07:00

Here's the link to the photo album:http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn125/JMCrane2008/Pugmire%20Family%20Reunion%202008/

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-38441151914812234862008-08-13T04:29:00.003-07:002008-08-13T05:08:11.770-07:00

So yesterday I had an interesting conversation with the CEO of my company. This is for your consideration. He mentioned that there are 3 levels of intimacy in relationship, friendships, and others. I brought to his attention, "you mean like water-skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving". He said yes. I continued the analagy last night with a good friend of mine Ben. I told him that I love

Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647971970219094410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-53754025836061274172008-08-11T08:20:00.004-07:002008-08-11T11:53:46.166-07:00

What a glorious thing that Heavenly Father has blessed us with in Families!!! I LOVE family reunions! It was especially great for me going to this one b/c some of my cousins have blogs too and so I've been able to keep up on what's going on in their lives for the last several months. So it didn't feel like we had to catch up for the last year when we saw each other. We had such a fun time. We got

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-2561276526636416382008-07-28T14:36:00.002-07:002008-07-28T14:39:19.880-07:00

This is my first time doing a tag, but I thought it would be fun.1. As a comment on this post, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember!2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty fun to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-30889439138448260122008-07-25T08:55:00.000-07:002008-07-25T08:56:18.126-07:00

So, I started a project and realized now that it is WAY OVER MY HEAD!!! Jason's little sister is coming to live with us Labor Day weekend. She's allergic to Dakota, so its given me the PERFECT opportunity to make her an OUTDOOR dog (yea!!! I've been trying to convince Jason to let me do this for a couple of months now). So in order to "detox" our house we have to get everything out of the

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-88592522855348811352008-07-19T13:24:00.002-07:002008-07-19T13:46:24.103-07:00

We had such an amazing time at the concert. I seriously couldn't believe that I was there! I've never been to a big concert like that. The energy in the arena was high voltage! I got chills when David A. sang his song "When you say you love me". He cried at the end and it was so sweet. Seriously there was more energy in that arena than I've ever felt. At first Jason wasn't terribly excited

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-82337671656273692962008-07-19T13:22:00.001-07:002008-07-19T13:22:36.000-07:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-9283080866961105672008-07-12T10:39:00.003-07:002008-07-12T10:41:08.857-07:00

After looking at our pictures....by the way I LOVE having a digital camera!!! I realized we are just silly! Especially Josh. He loves to grab the camera and just take silly pictures of himself. I love Silliness....its just good fun. ;D

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-40983790956970703122008-07-12T10:38:00.001-07:002008-07-12T10:38:59.264-07:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-42071813722764739372008-07-12T10:19:00.004-07:002008-07-12T10:21:56.014-07:00

We had a wonderful time getting together w/ Mom's side of the family to celebrate grandmom's 80th. We're so grateful for her and the wonderful life that she's lived. We're grateful for her dedication to the gospel and the example she has set. Thank's murmur for being our personal pioneer! We love you!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-76462389289316803602008-07-12T10:19:00.001-07:002008-07-12T10:19:45.178-07:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-52580005507161020522008-07-12T08:00:00.006-07:002008-07-12T10:15:49.134-07:00

Yea Logan and Fam came to visit us!!! We've been going back and forth trying to set up a time to see each other. They live down in Cedar City...but finally they were able to come to Provo and spend some time with us....Katie is so SOOO adorable!!! It was so great to see both Logan and Amy and Josh loved dancin' with Katie. ;D I can't wait to meet their next lil one. Congratulations you two!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470869294170492932.post-77501500122025121842008-07-12T08:00:00.001-07:002008-07-12T08:00:06.480-07:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05329704681618194788noreply@blogger.com0