tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685176125268276272024-03-05T00:54:57.555-08:00Dave and Hollywelcome to our life...Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-70892166737478378262011-03-16T12:16:00.001-07:002011-03-16T12:43:24.054-07:00I'm moving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5F6shsP1O9633JBCRlPow1Iqu3kMuVrfFh0_TEWvBEi0R0NnSDzJ9igqruHvvMF89ONN8RQ1D-XTDBaIkHIK__zt-BvEwY8urW4yOzqG1aPIUxlzZQkaUCo-07m1mY39q8zy1pNAJZg/s1600/moving.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5F6shsP1O9633JBCRlPow1Iqu3kMuVrfFh0_TEWvBEi0R0NnSDzJ9igqruHvvMF89ONN8RQ1D-XTDBaIkHIK__zt-BvEwY8urW4yOzqG1aPIUxlzZQkaUCo-07m1mY39q8zy1pNAJZg/s576/moving.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584759199473779378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Come check out my <a href="http://mrdaveandmrsholly.blogspot.com/">new blog</a>! You probably know by now that Dave and I have applied for adoption. I wanted to include our blog as part of our information so that potential birthparents could get to know us better, but our blog address wasn't compliant with LDS Family Service's privacy requirements. So a new blog has been in the works. Please change your links, update your google reader, and follow us to our new address.</div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-22460416761534392922011-03-14T20:46:00.000-07:002011-03-14T21:01:55.648-07:00Day 14<div style="text-align: center;">The equipment has gotten bigger...</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnGGNwKScldMtPI4cAWeaZv3iRd5jugi2029AbU5gYHWw8W5VPf2ish9jSm4tIHJTlaxC7JwNTJfxsRzAef-tsRSZZZhiTsnqmT0lCz2Chi4ZlO4j8x-xdSdThi5W1dxte0BE9XvQmnA/s400/3-14-11.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584151308380886594" /><div style="text-align: center;">and so has the hole.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWBesoT_snk_e6GEjjVEGQbStQkNXY0aYuVy1EzLCOIvorqFmGVXXyc_tHZOypb6ypcxtpskIzjOrKao9XLTjPdhCOmOqII3TWAETfkoRgnHqdlH54lHV-cBvW2wSTjFnZKOvU2JIEIQ/s400/march.14.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584151176480088082" /><div style="text-align: center;">from the inside looking out-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNDj6p0NndVij61B73f4qiPpaDS1TRS3dPfIBYZe4Ja2Fr7D-CwuLi2bq0aqKLTjdqR99IVTvUaCpp7e7MEVr6BCBswEclhe_QLmElN4-96L6woaOWquOY03p6_Gz3dxy7xdealCh28I/s400/3.14+hole.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584151032933854690" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and from the outside looking in.</div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3edtZRYHWjZCfZKmfU80QO7ifnGYxcZjJDqxJwIVrmmrh6C5u4AH_VQhSAmw2nWtwrt_vji_MKXVOiKshvgTEyEVjlPDUcmhkEgKzdXLKvTIRg9kBpOj5WrAP-2O5pZgNGQ53J58pxvQ/s400/3-14+hole.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584150965883790274" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">wish us luck!</div></div></div></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-79720837735047120992011-03-02T12:47:00.000-08:002011-03-02T12:55:39.626-08:00Day One<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHk2tMH9J1goJvlfwe1hPyOpg5HUrSq7FXuzEi6iVLi9EMpxtmrM9mRu6WHQAm9KlFmC_ZYOeqM2GFP4RPTxl5UKq9u6zInnl5uIhvCX5AdqQgJZIV8TxkFzzUrhbjWTE4g9xLWzsp0w/s1600/071.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHk2tMH9J1goJvlfwe1hPyOpg5HUrSq7FXuzEi6iVLi9EMpxtmrM9mRu6WHQAm9KlFmC_ZYOeqM2GFP4RPTxl5UKq9u6zInnl5uIhvCX5AdqQgJZIV8TxkFzzUrhbjWTE4g9xLWzsp0w/s400/071.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579587602116392642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is what I woke up to yesterday morning. So I guess it's official: we're digging out a basement. Yes, I'm a little nervous and unsure about the whole thing. But I'm also excited and looking forward to the addition. And let's face it, it was only a matter of time before Dave started another house project! More updates to come... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmzbDS5Pu8H9UugmR3E3kjFV89GMUMX3RKSqX0_KsQnpZHbHebLXIFIekw1TD42bJY3vgvIx5biqod_KWC3hfG7Ni9IMOtvX22ExwKjEpAspbwplXeTMuIui-hMukedmhQni7b10xCjs/s400/Basement+day+1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579587490576801618" /></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-43525992754640218922011-03-02T09:10:00.000-08:002011-03-02T09:23:24.889-08:00projects<div style="text-align: center;">Right now I feel like I have about one hundred long-term projects going on. So I decided I needed a project I could start and finish in one day, giving me a sense of accomplishment and confidence that I can tackle the bigger projects. I followed <a href="http://www.danielleburkleo.com/2010/10/diy-yarn-wreath-with-felt-flowers.html">this</a> tutorial and I love how it turned out! It has the colors of early spring and the warm yarn for the late winter, a great addition to my door for the month of March.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgedLwWp-FrNQgxqiF1VxYoxyxEcYp3XuAdk4UdOWrh5XRpACikfATNZALmHu79QicKAn5REVkl6xI14dsjIINmRxinEPJGpKT6O8VCluz-_cbqHf91Ql0QZH8jeRc6JaO9YjmqiTp10BE/s400/068.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579532596231367010" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j0HEZscAc5wFSro66nW_MNfScFeHUqS6Yu1wi7Q6WouCBQW4ctzR3UuBeSpJnL54vvN4bqzTFaCLtYks1uuOfnoqr7n5_Toe9E4uIx4zOiUZDojJ9eNHcQlYZpaezJOHieZ4QvXKGKQ/s400/067.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579532371801351650" /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84Odv8NZf4SPHSrZxZT7ii6TinWSiELcYtWcShuz7nJoU4JUND9LHqJW0T0MykxBDiYjmOy1IQHJGWX-yr_qN8bAF2rVdU3wvRG31D3HjkbQY0gWwqzjYEBnXRT9cEtXYZ4UV9ja32HQ/s400/065.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579531553665290722" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-73300006645632691402011-02-12T01:00:00.000-08:002011-02-12T01:25:46.484-08:00gray + yellow = love<div align="left">I find it hard to resist the combination of <span style="font-size:130%;color:#666666;"><strong>gray</strong></span> and <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffcc00;"><strong>yellow</strong></span>. Maybe it's this time of the year- the sky is often gray, but a peek of sun coming through makes everything beautiful. And as spring draws closer, the bright colors bring hope, happiness, and signs of a new beginning. I think that's how I've been feeling lately: there are many moments, hours, or days where I feel sad and gray. But then I'll get a splash of yellow- a ray of hope concerning the future, a kind word, a prayer answered, a heartfelt conversation. Maybe the gray makes the yellow even more vibrant and happy, and the yellow shines a light on the gray which makes it look not so drab. But I believe the true beauty comes from the combination of the two.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUZDfiWkORBtm4C6gzaO7vPlXOGSCogSPdlJ6xr2Q5EJ-GBxavPRpGjj0QPMB8TerC3EtXSeYIjBsQxr-6TzoMOw1MG-q_Lm6NjRMna3uZQqHvvgrT77SUV1Zt8gxHX8EUOKh1pWLi48/s1600/SouthernLivingYellow_and_Gray%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572725990337656098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUZDfiWkORBtm4C6gzaO7vPlXOGSCogSPdlJ6xr2Q5EJ-GBxavPRpGjj0QPMB8TerC3EtXSeYIjBsQxr-6TzoMOw1MG-q_Lm6NjRMna3uZQqHvvgrT77SUV1Zt8gxHX8EUOKh1pWLi48/s400/SouthernLivingYellow_and_Gray%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97joOl_uEgF6oB-KXPlkEfgHIB8IEKdY4xU3GI0zlBTBrWH6kC6TbbJ21v0VPfrhIBm0k_vSA_ZkmvVANKRXdeBLGnttCa8be-AmiQ43OKE0JbdTX8WJBDRl5RNwEHQ3Py6kGg6RFKmI/s1600/182e38d43560%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 315px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572725928942548290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97joOl_uEgF6oB-KXPlkEfgHIB8IEKdY4xU3GI0zlBTBrWH6kC6TbbJ21v0VPfrhIBm0k_vSA_ZkmvVANKRXdeBLGnttCa8be-AmiQ43OKE0JbdTX8WJBDRl5RNwEHQ3Py6kGg6RFKmI/s400/182e38d43560%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdywkvoPx91ypLAW2wzxgrmXFfa1I3i01t4VlGKv9Q0qpEdyPlVAdKVltuhl_QvtTY_mpp0I3-W8lCA9MB9Fhhh3D16HjQs7L3yX_cDtrXnzKqNPagVeJxf0D96O9-dGA6yMGLmjFRJQ/s1600/4455445819_57c1e5c9ed%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572725838136102850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdywkvoPx91ypLAW2wzxgrmXFfa1I3i01t4VlGKv9Q0qpEdyPlVAdKVltuhl_QvtTY_mpp0I3-W8lCA9MB9Fhhh3D16HjQs7L3yX_cDtrXnzKqNPagVeJxf0D96O9-dGA6yMGLmjFRJQ/s400/4455445819_57c1e5c9ed%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitATFsTBG-GaSzC0qXzDiBkdTImMNAFiKXNXANWS8P1l516RB1lar62TjBj024mfps9Xc6A54dvL-GAmpNkGperjZC_fWiXyfBSBskV3g-Dy22U5_lawvWrxN9Bc7AB430XAEFTrYh150/s1600/imagesCAW48VK2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 275px; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572725760010462370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitATFsTBG-GaSzC0qXzDiBkdTImMNAFiKXNXANWS8P1l516RB1lar62TjBj024mfps9Xc6A54dvL-GAmpNkGperjZC_fWiXyfBSBskV3g-Dy22U5_lawvWrxN9Bc7AB430XAEFTrYh150/s400/imagesCAW48VK2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxLvH59EL-kC54QCdacIn2Ih-lyXMUSTj-vIVpqqp17Mfuu49ZmSZ8HdBGySPSFYtoOknKSinoLeYnyXVF15H_i5AcGfGKxePn3YQ3kHbB3PXNJCN5dbyBFnsAJrTaIpGF3AC0mWHkes/s1600/imagesCA937UJE.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 201px; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572725670787534706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxLvH59EL-kC54QCdacIn2Ih-lyXMUSTj-vIVpqqp17Mfuu49ZmSZ8HdBGySPSFYtoOknKSinoLeYnyXVF15H_i5AcGfGKxePn3YQ3kHbB3PXNJCN5dbyBFnsAJrTaIpGF3AC0mWHkes/s400/imagesCA937UJE.jpg" /></a>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-56553975721244776962011-02-06T12:54:00.001-08:002011-02-06T13:13:01.646-08:00Romp to Stomp out breast cancer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5t1Xu3dvj92q3lphKOAmwueOEflgnQu8NCRaGVY-x4tiZ4Fb9fpQOF3yWZWZtBCwD2mczIB8-wdDFvL5_a2HbcSJCHxPPE8nv7mxj-L-t9twlwDLuTqmHjPbbx8COvChAtiMXL9D-8iA/s1600/DSC01792.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5t1Xu3dvj92q3lphKOAmwueOEflgnQu8NCRaGVY-x4tiZ4Fb9fpQOF3yWZWZtBCwD2mczIB8-wdDFvL5_a2HbcSJCHxPPE8nv7mxj-L-t9twlwDLuTqmHjPbbx8COvChAtiMXL9D-8iA/s400/DSC01792.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570683132323172338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">On Saturday we participated in our first snowshoe race, with benefits going toward the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. I signed up thinking it would be a fun little activity on a winter morning. I had NO idea how hard it would be! I guess there are snowshoes made specifically for running, and that is <span class="Apple-style-span"><b><i>not </i></b></span>the kind we have. So while everyone else was trotting happily along, I was tripping over myself, panting for air, and feeling a bit embarrassed. Also keep in mind that it was a cold, windy, snowy day, so I had come prepared with all sorts of gear. Well, shortly into this "last chance workout" I was pulling everything off and handing it to Dave to carry. Quite a sight to behold. "Am I <i>this </i>out of shape?!!" I asked myself. Although I didn't run the whole time, at least I never stopped walking! And thank goodness for the Luna Bars and water at the finish line- I was in need of a little pick-me-up. Looks like next year I'll need to do some training for the event (and get a different pair of snowshoes!)</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMtP3ooYVvHxaWo78W3e5GyaHvBQWrOlhPsTAUhKPk8PrTTx2tM5luq5FF97pQOAw3MSsIPBjTVGa_1ZThuYkjagsm_YoNuJq95hrfFB1uoQVLFI5gE4-DL4_duIics7bTRGyO9bmVWJA/s400/DSC01796.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570682997895507554" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look how big those suckers are!! <i>YOU </i>try running in those things! Other people had snowshoes half that size!</div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-4159574389761275392011-02-04T16:40:00.001-08:002011-02-04T16:46:30.037-08:00call backs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQ7tUO4TJxKjE2_kzRyNgLlsuzGuBLvkKRIPx24UrOCUgtdbV1uWuPEsTosfkLymnxUcFHQ6UCxx2a6xVdq8gjV4c3wMSuuVNmAaNVUV8tMybkbeP8idu3MiaKEGgua5InkzlVMb-r1c/s1600/DSC01790.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQ7tUO4TJxKjE2_kzRyNgLlsuzGuBLvkKRIPx24UrOCUgtdbV1uWuPEsTosfkLymnxUcFHQ6UCxx2a6xVdq8gjV4c3wMSuuVNmAaNVUV8tMybkbeP8idu3MiaKEGgua5InkzlVMb-r1c/s400/DSC01790.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569999068679421458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">From Park City to Salt Lake, I guess I've been following the stars. Watching the SYTYCD auditions was even better in person! The tickets instructed us to dress "hip," which left me looking into my closet with a blank stare, but I guess I managed somehow because they let me inside! Yes, I saw Nigel and Mary. No, I wasn't trying out myself- I didn't want to make the others look bad... </div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-80625459005110068412011-02-04T16:29:00.000-08:002011-02-04T16:40:03.660-08:00Sundancing with the stars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjfsNlHdwyMfO2m4QIWlF8H52FiMeUuOLeOi4uuBx2QjzoEPOh9ftWw_Kc456NzGQMc1O-dLUnDabbC-yvNf8Q2_DbLnHAmwVjvBe44OmtmRmnBXEQmBsAESZ8wueAzY4dsBm2bNG32s/s1600/DSC01788.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjfsNlHdwyMfO2m4QIWlF8H52FiMeUuOLeOi4uuBx2QjzoEPOh9ftWw_Kc456NzGQMc1O-dLUnDabbC-yvNf8Q2_DbLnHAmwVjvBe44OmtmRmnBXEQmBsAESZ8wueAzY4dsBm2bNG32s/s400/DSC01788.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569998677617724786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Dave's work hooked him up with film festival tickets all week- tough job, right? We were able to go together one night when our friends invited us to join them- lucky us! Dave did some star-searching throughout the week, but I just saw one: Ronald Reagan.....on film, that is. Either way, it was entertaining. </div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-2990799498863328052011-01-25T10:12:00.000-08:002011-01-25T10:51:10.529-08:00Viva Las Vegas<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mw7SBjdoEisJUz5dYPrPY6aSteIHpr9XtUO5FoYgIZofTj1fyR3urrPbTFxKQ0dZ1CnRYYNkEiTyEojNmrzfUcoutsJ7VzhhbWmtZJeIqQ3n-v1N7BszSJkVqNOCYXhCQVQazf5otjI/s1600/DSC01769.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566188937765789170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mw7SBjdoEisJUz5dYPrPY6aSteIHpr9XtUO5FoYgIZofTj1fyR3urrPbTFxKQ0dZ1CnRYYNkEiTyEojNmrzfUcoutsJ7VzhhbWmtZJeIqQ3n-v1N7BszSJkVqNOCYXhCQVQazf5otjI/s320/DSC01769.JPG" /></a> Dave surprised me with a trip to Las Vegas!! Actually, his boss surprised both of us with flights, a hotel stay, and gift cards! 3 days full of spa visits, shopping, gourmet eating, and roller coasters- we felt like we were in the lap of luxury... <br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtv65sofHhxODZE3Cd1KvNxfMZRBhwHt9RNUgY-6qWvHJEKzo11c38J1Ov-LkQRUh68wUCuR0mR0JAOFiYHbBzl8MNZzFw9niqBi6XeZNQuaT4sp58dQacq3ErTVDGlbyd9MWwqtveWPE/s1600/DSC01756.JPG"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566188625918875154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsBNDjlepPnsWiiW0W6NzH3Y1FlwU5w7QdvysiU-tQDdol08uP04d3-p_eg1kDTt3mOpUVswu77Kr6-reCsz7MWvTu7c0xgqtMIxrwRsk3nBs0XxMSNxMTlMJwnZ3aLh0K7UyMKne80M/s320/DSC01762.JPG" />On their way to California, A&D remarked, "What do you Svay we stop in Las Vegas?" Yeah!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566188277082002946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi61IGJ8iwsxIZ4SpIgKcpXQ9DmCKApbd9bWUFSLy2kZIMuGi8ZnKvKC7ntq8lcfboQa7D3rcgykRRBY5wFobVhJ40JEy8q2woYUyLP4VspMLzN2UKpJUQuitCihkZyJLCOMOso-p20fHY/s320/DSC01774.JPG" /></div></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-47426138451833573842011-01-24T12:08:00.000-08:002011-01-24T12:28:44.620-08:00Christmas 2010<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn88oEn4Arybtbcf5maJdXEQQri-5NQPzIDe4Gss7Wv2glaxxh8nN5At54FetLbOU7inmnMJGax_Oi_YaWkGjBepM6f5j5q8gEjPagHT71FHKI6IMsgYbBGcffW18odO-eW9ocCuIFWH8/s1600/DSC01744.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565848885396818722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn88oEn4Arybtbcf5maJdXEQQri-5NQPzIDe4Gss7Wv2glaxxh8nN5At54FetLbOU7inmnMJGax_Oi_YaWkGjBepM6f5j5q8gEjPagHT71FHKI6IMsgYbBGcffW18odO-eW9ocCuIFWH8/s320/DSC01744.JPG" /></a> Joey gave Dave a golf club cover, guess who it looks like?</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNHuYAazDHrKQs_mLZrLEiKBwJXK3XUcJtIv-UgGZukHBmbyHNyDO3egHVw6hq4Mhua44AWGlJbydfJhRv66u3cLQiDaGh-Njod4gtpIANepowLrJgfKnoviFaq1RV2MV77pt9mKw89E/s1600/DSC01741.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565848708376837522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNHuYAazDHrKQs_mLZrLEiKBwJXK3XUcJtIv-UgGZukHBmbyHNyDO3egHVw6hq4Mhua44AWGlJbydfJhRv66u3cLQiDaGh-Njod4gtpIANepowLrJgfKnoviFaq1RV2MV77pt9mKw89E/s320/DSC01741.JPG" /></a>New golf clubs for Dave!! Thank you, Santa!</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565848347424319010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgWkeLvWTn6nclwf4Qf5RNTOnrmapopbTEDwUYip_nsD0LX0Du2TFkd-T7CYpRoTFBYoozFE4jm7IHp4xiDM2fDNxsw3_YEy5SangyDGxERKVaTQiQ6v7edN02jGdOkemfI2pJw8bjt4/s320/DSC01735.JPG" /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnu0jsW1SChsLuE_CKRVmSBJviB46ESjGOEcIPXrYOxk6ZhyphenhyphenSfhkUqpQDWdfrRiyZNXSbhFWfQchlD-LoLymG5VVTBgUnNPD1e49wlSKte4q094uzmK3xK3A-aWP-eYPNQGt9gVghEC5s/s1600/DSC01729.JPG"></a>She's got a Ticket to Ride...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565848053612106034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4tiWiFfxCz9AzNBISjjXn3GAyxEOSyHoz4G4TKR6u6FtgrTbwfpmWk82EHhLz5rcaaHfoE2a2Wa1yHJnAs3JhixDclHHVBIAcSkO1RvLskMV38VSV0h3z1jqkEgoM7EWOIuFbs_SvTs/s320/DSC01750.JPG" /></p><p align="center"> Surprise!! Look who showed up Christmas morning!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565847873773835042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqX5ub_qPGGZwhdNLT1wa2FOHe9i8MAdd28hO94akV2kROPRM6LKzpajd-W0rQqeexZQvxd4c-KxtBv6qTI87YwtvGCuLP_ds0O4WnJ2LUAATQeKU05Zr_pPdLKWTRSnsZhMPQCh9LMZ4/s320/DSC01747.JPG" /></p><p align="center">June's wondering what Dave's got up his sleeve...<br /><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565847402079512178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFbyrRL80tBof1ePxp6F2HJNnj6QDknxs8SZtzD8_Q3ostTtoJH_oy5MFRfb4K5UBjPV5w54jIbPNT8iq_HOoVQbj0N-rqKhhokoDx7Hw5stc24hRneIJn5oOE6vEX4sRG3LI-cBhd0E/s320/DSC01748.JPG" /> <p align="center">An iPad was necessary this year to keep Dad in the 21st Century.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565847194967724882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5wD0YQSbeCA7sfdc52QSpZVvrYM8xDK_r4zugyaPyZMFCQ4JO_23DXXLGUQawV_tjTXfxR1fFNi2poSomI4irwwumMrnQeYwdnu9tonTB4ci-R9CjdyCRgp3OZuVedDDKk9EtjM5loE/s320/DSC01749.JPG" /></p><p align="center">I wouldn't be who I am today without the support, love, advice, friendship, style, and humor from my 2 older sisters. </p>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-90415317003416764452010-12-01T14:31:00.000-08:002010-12-01T15:04:23.641-08:00I don't know<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxi-RpzzOMvIf4QScXaCNcrd4UZT0gVrcYBaxt13oMoXk4jqCGMygX3TPzerboJ3jdMQalFF0GF88JffT3y-XC9muqfxOtaOz5JFbvBwhzMEQu0cO5HNRTyd1bxNc4c7ydupH5yIU02a0/s1600/woman+praying+silhoutte.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxi-RpzzOMvIf4QScXaCNcrd4UZT0gVrcYBaxt13oMoXk4jqCGMygX3TPzerboJ3jdMQalFF0GF88JffT3y-XC9muqfxOtaOz5JFbvBwhzMEQu0cO5HNRTyd1bxNc4c7ydupH5yIU02a0/s320/woman+praying+silhoutte.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545853504668125794" /></a>How do I go on when my world has fallen apart?<div>Why must I say goodbye to my child when our life together has only just begun?<div>How can I be brave when my worst fears have come true?</div><div>How can my eyes physically produce this many tears?</div><div>What can I do to feel better when nothing can change what has happened?</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know.</div><div><br /></div><div>I DO know that little Miles is a part of our family now and forever, and I will be with him for eternity.</div><div>I know that Heavenly Father loves me, Dave, and our children and has a plan for our family.</div><div>I know that I am surrounded by prayers, fasting, thoughts, support, and love from everyone we know.</div><div>I know that I am honored to be the mother to a beautiful baby boy who is too perfect for this imperfect world.</div><div>I know that when I feel like I can't face another day, the Lord answers my prayers through each person who gives me courage, strength, and faith to endure. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for being that person. Thank you for each hug, note, prayer, thought, and bit of love. Not only do I appreciate it more than you know, I think I need it more than I know. </div></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-27662299748976515302010-10-30T10:55:00.001-07:002010-10-30T11:01:05.818-07:00Trick or Treat<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenMvucT6tzauPxUnD1DuPM66SeAUse5yfS6VBOEu92ftePpzbNTSqsVeAM0I297y_tg-Pz8omhWywAymbQSYJqSiyFezeI4NO-QgH1hRL7QrLMvJCh2tZA-kc2yKC4Di3y2TTlmZfPTk/s1600/DSC01724.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533899720441405938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenMvucT6tzauPxUnD1DuPM66SeAUse5yfS6VBOEu92ftePpzbNTSqsVeAM0I297y_tg-Pz8omhWywAymbQSYJqSiyFezeI4NO-QgH1hRL7QrLMvJCh2tZA-kc2yKC4Di3y2TTlmZfPTk/s320/DSC01724.JPG" /></a> This is what you'll find when you come knocking at our door tonight. What would you pick?</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXCAZYyRHszx-y196kTK4ChWqOtuRdojwphhaVKyowClFFGnPSLF_LAMKZxDZtVELPTYKr9RpV6VRsp9WPnTUyVlMC-KqBr3puUiAME6orxn3FCQvglApJxcZkrZVb5Dc59XERfGH1-Y/s1600/DSC01722.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533899551675940466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXCAZYyRHszx-y196kTK4ChWqOtuRdojwphhaVKyowClFFGnPSLF_LAMKZxDZtVELPTYKr9RpV6VRsp9WPnTUyVlMC-KqBr3puUiAME6orxn3FCQvglApJxcZkrZVb5Dc59XERfGH1-Y/s320/DSC01722.JPG" /></a> And this is who you'll find standing inside.<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">HAPPY HALLOWEEN! </span></span></span></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-5367602092358895102010-10-30T10:24:00.000-07:002010-10-30T10:48:56.636-07:00Monster Mash<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemlI7tKYPN9K0tysKg6nH2F5wmg0cVX-mTJ-xz3pwrrYgTY-nP2Kbtd2w33tn7fK2sp4OwJY2N4LJITI5RCu49V-Ciut7LU5guTK4vVDvYmnAIjwCEFYg4xE0ltlHENjvyb4o-3Fqf2I/s1600/DSC01708.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533893987040707378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemlI7tKYPN9K0tysKg6nH2F5wmg0cVX-mTJ-xz3pwrrYgTY-nP2Kbtd2w33tn7fK2sp4OwJY2N4LJITI5RCu49V-Ciut7LU5guTK4vVDvYmnAIjwCEFYg4xE0ltlHENjvyb4o-3Fqf2I/s320/DSC01708.JPG" /></a> Looks like Dracula himself decided to throw a party, with the help of his witchy wife, of course. Let the cosume parade begin!</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAuXzE6VusyJpp53v-E1Z_MkUFncruCpkbRfGbaLgK8cDlCd1CAhmqWXvQu6aJ5rV6X8DzWrJL-wQPnOG5MJ9lUvzdJNyQSUgHd0cNNZHIrc1RFfOO3RSqpAAt8QA8RisJCGq0304nQs/s1600/DSC01710.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533893851663882450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAuXzE6VusyJpp53v-E1Z_MkUFncruCpkbRfGbaLgK8cDlCd1CAhmqWXvQu6aJ5rV6X8DzWrJL-wQPnOG5MJ9lUvzdJNyQSUgHd0cNNZHIrc1RFfOO3RSqpAAt8QA8RisJCGq0304nQs/s320/DSC01710.JPG" /></a> the gypsy from Transylvania<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUPGyxPprgI1EQDCqcwns6eUO0XCIv4-0zKwL3CRTbThXK97qgTJqQgGe9lJNdf3VC7fV57JZSDQqDNx1Ze4omrRWpJMKwId8fGwSRvpNlfXfDA0KgOSVaVWGXdF116nOSeVMPSEU67M/s1600/DSC01701.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533893607884033714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUPGyxPprgI1EQDCqcwns6eUO0XCIv4-0zKwL3CRTbThXK97qgTJqQgGe9lJNdf3VC7fV57JZSDQqDNx1Ze4omrRWpJMKwId8fGwSRvpNlfXfDA0KgOSVaVWGXdF116nOSeVMPSEU67M/s320/DSC01701.JPG" /></a>Life really is a circus with the Walkers</div><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533893285858103170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFDTXMT5Jzz9JiKnBvoZRSmuRdYFh56tn0Vb0ZUU_x9-4k6LyQENDBxgesPzV0iwJ8aoC-UxVP0oXGCsEetuIcxQrY3bZzfqre4ximQ7IC2bDm65T5qh_0m1sI864SEMJAlRsflYZ-Cg/s320/DSC01707.JPG" />I don't know how that little mermaid survives the spookiness around her!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533893028798833586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8oAybt-BiFTcNdpuVd8QSB6OzjGO1S3P7xdNtM67w5e8S63ZKDgehTiC_QlkSpMaWSDnXjQ2IUyJq4e4E6gTw04UnhBz5tr3Qn-fXfqDGPRgUyXA-JDUeITRx6JEkKsFB7SnGmJBAoUo/s320/DSC01704.JPG" />You would think Mario would bring his go-kart.... and interesting how Jeff just happened to have all the ingredients for a nerd costume....<br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533892803449402674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHL6cUlZz9JMzoWyzLTHTIHMlfevoW4wn0kskhoaD21rdJRMd4PZ7M45wk906ond-GuTWoMtSvM82WNR_zZckbEpPTeJNAVM1ED6bOKmoE4Iq6ATmLcIPul4_LWG_-49fn8pbAqcZEL4I/s320/DSC01714.JPG" />Practicing for next year's event... turkey legs on a string!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533892480377899522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0drw0QApg75W07HCsJDJpxQMuqjWskc9Rtqo4wpnI1lnDj_UStUR6O5blIV2yk-pFWK6ns3qZH9Tr5m04zCwQ-wKPiS1rbtw0YP8x9jOXWOeqsZ8-iFtcnaMqlgxhyphenhyphenRmmk4s8H0FixA/s320/DSC01712.JPG" />If you like it then you should've put a ring on it... oh oh oh<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533892025493201602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFdphy_OpkP2O_bgXNuUvHi_sQs-HIz8FhdI6-a6tpTSPbLmt83twLuY17aY0U-RYDdlzWuxy5GF3-jiKEljFtPtcglPQU8KJ1PeUyCd1upk9wVpPl7u2f6gxrRAwTXFtZkrcK6rNjUo/s320/DSC01711.JPG" /> I wonder if the ladybug is Team Edward or Team Jacob<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533891814078595890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjSojwqz0KyWybH5F2PC4NMgMn6rYFXzHpRbNNvK3TVV4jJdl20bOWeGGw4KsRhdintjLunkwHH5PaDspBYpXKua3ta2jDBmHugTcu222AyRjpyuzGOFHGwON5dbL6MyIVi1GdlT_9QU/s320/DSC01718.JPG" />Prizes to suit all your Halloween wishes, from glow stick wands and stretchy spiders to grow-your-own skeletons. It's like a Hogsmeade store!</div><br /></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-14098861225232358012010-09-11T08:58:00.000-07:002010-09-11T09:25:41.890-07:00you can call me...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GjoP-sZx7x7OEenp98R2tVcdp9_JoHqzjikF2NaiKslI_5cj5B-pmFGujWQ3XfoeDUmWpVYWpWm1JeNj2-W7MLUBuCaOeq9fyxUBDcTyMs_CvoYnth-mg4WodtqLmCbkXI8_yP-8gw8/s1600/pt_311%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 217px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515686065344500322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GjoP-sZx7x7OEenp98R2tVcdp9_JoHqzjikF2NaiKslI_5cj5B-pmFGujWQ3XfoeDUmWpVYWpWm1JeNj2-W7MLUBuCaOeq9fyxUBDcTyMs_CvoYnth-mg4WodtqLmCbkXI8_yP-8gw8/s320/pt_311%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> Call me lazy... I haven't been to the gym in months, and don't plan on going any time soon.<br />Call me <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unadventurous</span>... we have no vacations planned for at least the next 6 months.<br />Call me a picky eater... my selection of favorite foods has been narrowed down to Golden Grahams, grilled cheese sandwiches, watermelon, and BLTs.<br />Call me a teenager... I've never had more zits in my life than I do now.<br />Call me the sandman... 11 hours of sleep each day seems to be barely enough.<br />Call me chubby... the pounds keep creeping on and I assume will continue to do so.<br />Call me hopeful, determined, excited, nervous, and a bit crazy for even trying this whole thing again.<br />Call me what you want.... I'm calling myself <em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">pregnant</span></strong></em>.<br /><br /><br />This whole process of becoming parents has not been an easy one for Dave and I. It's been filled with some of our highest highs and definitely our lowest lows. This little one on the way will always know it has 2 older brothers and an older sister in heaven, watching over our family members here on earth. I deeply and truly appreciate all of our family and friends that have continued to offer their support, encouragement, understanding, and love. I hope that I can offer these same things to others that may be going through similar trials. Throughout this journey, I continue to learn more and more about patience, faith, prayer, hope, and trusting in the Lord's will and timing. I know He has a plan for the Watkins family, and Dave and I couldn't be more excited about this addition- our little peanut is quite the big deal around here!</div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-39894912670939945432010-08-27T09:58:00.000-07:002011-03-16T12:42:21.093-07:00Brittany, aka Lucy<span style="font-size:130%;">Yesterday was a sad day for my family. I could write pages about our loyal, tender, patient dog but I think <a href="http://lorileesw.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-sweet-doggie.html">this </a>puts it perfectly. Thank you Lori for writing something so eloquent and perfect for our special Brittany.</span>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-20097479164737132792010-08-13T09:56:00.001-07:002010-08-13T10:03:14.907-07:00rockin' the suburbs<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HVjgkY6909s6BGn0uopNbx0thBzNYX_0VzgHJPcI1Vs5SDWp6K7IjOhLthDZVFAm-WhNcV8zzsXz6PtVzTqUK5jLGEyiN-pI_0nj2XmRcp_StxdRY6X4oXYUalDaec_t9ycTsPuHcSM/s1600/DSC01624.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504940064179374290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HVjgkY6909s6BGn0uopNbx0thBzNYX_0VzgHJPcI1Vs5SDWp6K7IjOhLthDZVFAm-WhNcV8zzsXz6PtVzTqUK5jLGEyiN-pI_0nj2XmRcp_StxdRY6X4oXYUalDaec_t9ycTsPuHcSM/s320/DSC01624.JPG" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504939949655249346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjE1ovyAJo5JkLo2GRapgCYT1VDa5k_p6tBu8-F9KNpYgIrmxYRyNeKBO2M2ufSOfK28AvqYJ4vgwQ7kFCXqgfymoRvdsZIlO-TWlBpDmns7Y7JDZOM8lrDTR6CbueGFc_xBgbDEHh4I/s320/DSC01621.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504939659879913810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBt_Nhd5cPAbE7reJMn87O9ReRh_F8RYZbmhuZiJT0oSkxA88ztNtbvXNFgEKFJZlZlWz0sI1BHZ06dK0-5yvysjZnFSF7a85f9FF7invSg-0viG4g57zMunHKE_rrIeSDSbeKE3o7Ac/s320/DSC01619.JPG" />Ben Folds + Utah Symphony + Deer Valley + 2 days before my birthday= favorite concert. Ever. If only it would have lasted 12 hours instead of 2!</div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-87815135763194031352010-08-11T16:09:00.000-07:002010-08-11T16:15:38.834-07:00peas please<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRHprOJoGHOmAfQKkw2xSRjHhsA8NmPYHKXKCeKYed4CCmdKGEEBvYN17Ur7rVGjD1ck4pCsydYG3Qvyh_A6yQlDPa0ASKHBfZuYJeDxmllG1mHsTHv4CH9SOFLQaKH1Nnui6En7oDEg/s1600/DSC01581.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504294112281989570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRHprOJoGHOmAfQKkw2xSRjHhsA8NmPYHKXKCeKYed4CCmdKGEEBvYN17Ur7rVGjD1ck4pCsydYG3Qvyh_A6yQlDPa0ASKHBfZuYJeDxmllG1mHsTHv4CH9SOFLQaKH1Nnui6En7oDEg/s320/DSC01581.JPG" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504293978519278482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5-0UKPRL2lbuzwGDcE6iFMCSdyu4K8p2woH-9IerHh3A7N88DP5Gx3pMb6PFrIo68enEnGsdeZmT4mK0VMUmSfJBnbW1ROFJ7ZnOladbWtDqWv8HHVtVS9qVLDDPTRsRP0fAMx6RRgg/s320/DSC01575.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504293806195573938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-gxkmkSqff4uWame17HasTlO6cEpxk30jtuNELXd2qIX6p0ADRqkIQbQBPTefWDMXxt-jkF-W-bx6mgOToYEwLYmogYLO50Jj1npyiiwPweG3SO1U6jyViSPQUwFp6LRElf150gWaYK4/s320/DSC01578.JPG" />peas: one of the first of the summer vegetables. bright green, crisp, delicious. but what to do with pounds and pounds of them? suggestions would be appreciated...Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-76500764466806276872010-06-11T13:17:00.000-07:002010-06-11T13:36:18.196-07:00El San Juan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjob4i8IBJyd8m10Y7xWZ50KKJKGVN7rTOSDxBfBsUxDLYNzqdas-9zAVGLbYofVdh4c_j75dNH-m3CJbiChIc89CsBmhUhF7FLO0XcdHGyh4_Vit_yxpD1KtZisQmHodpjTylPFa-UuY/s1600/DSC01520.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481615239313839522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjob4i8IBJyd8m10Y7xWZ50KKJKGVN7rTOSDxBfBsUxDLYNzqdas-9zAVGLbYofVdh4c_j75dNH-m3CJbiChIc89CsBmhUhF7FLO0XcdHGyh4_Vit_yxpD1KtZisQmHodpjTylPFa-UuY/s320/DSC01520.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdLvZNLDGRubEdFxfjwnbqwhVtwqaE8iEMOkkuQE3YdS7GmOGixFbENuNqiLs3xAi6KyuqTLeZyl5wrsFJmmO0zR9jruNFedlPw5pdBvyEu8TG9tuAcscpspP9jysEDftLaXdVbM9Mj0/s1600/DSC01502.JPG"></a>Thanks to dave's super-cool boss, we were able to spend a few extra days in Puerto Rico... just to relax after a week of stressful cruising :)</div><div align="left">What a way to end a vacation- massages on the beach, brunch overlooking the ocean, enjoying the ocean breeze with pina coladas in hand. </div><div align="left">This cruise was a long time coming, but definitely well worth the wait, some of our favorite days we've spent together.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQAsakzS0RApnsiao8DbL2-MwREfxxsrcrW2DKMF1xy87g9YTP5WBBKATuHFcsN_6eq9YZtZjdsuLRmpx_RfZBE9J-WCf6RVsjpe8MmzgVak1j7qYhRGXjJYRm2EgxJ_KOBIRfoUH8cQ/s1600/DSC01303.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; 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WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481609113424243634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-ywD1UGOqIN2toBQUM9t0i8cNB32iM_TrijgAbZIkw1WS_iV0mxVHf0h9Xn1F9GT-BgQav5RYfd4dlJ2b-3GzI4czIa6ncFQdLG2pZPCnAFHZU2tkldDZdpIPL1ldmSJu6J5baSI7zU/s320/DSC01480.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-29984285154821895772010-06-11T12:04:00.000-07:002010-06-11T13:01:25.449-07:00Antigua & St. Lucia<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481604237227004834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YeYy1x_B7Kxq0oz-Ryp_-5NI6tBOYKtxZScZUdNqJdDqcawaWcbi6hwJRrWo5ip2WqG5V3HX_yf_N_AZOe-bZrlOJvh1XDkleTuaQBZvV5NCv8JfTkLoYq14KSWmeP63zKrlOMcDLHI/s320/DSC01428.JPG" />a little birdie told me that St. Lucia is one of the most awesome places in the world! <div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481604610222372466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHXLUYxcrUM4Zi-tE_-NUgDOUZqcGmyKmU0-ffrdDEUyHq2XbKRhkAyZ7AfG53mhLPEamBLSuOqkEO75j_Xa4hNWjnp4g2eSS-r9-TbjRsDaszQanl8wp39luVvB61VIGL2MasusN9WE/s320/DSC01416.JPG" /></div><div align="center">can you spot dave in this picture?<br /></div><div align="center"></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEUdoxD3lhm0GCi5UF0h6cBmPPn6w_JnI41RyxBO9-VAuZvYhg64wofEF9aZS3UujiKgwP1Ul_fBQrQ0f3BaBDoRv0J0F36SsWveG9EC-hs3dQ-kd4_60rQ3UN3C6ZpYPmV1kZXc7Te8/s1600/DSC01407.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481596314236788274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEUdoxD3lhm0GCi5UF0h6cBmPPn6w_JnI41RyxBO9-VAuZvYhg64wofEF9aZS3UujiKgwP1Ul_fBQrQ0f3BaBDoRv0J0F36SsWveG9EC-hs3dQ-kd4_60rQ3UN3C6ZpYPmV1kZXc7Te8/s320/DSC01407.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center">always in search of a good shell, especially a conch!</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481594247151796322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIM4WbLbNN7M9AstMZQt8nxBG5EJS2rI6qicPv3-SAvHh23RVs1EO-V1tHkvYQKvoHMn1peIC5uDKTFvqAq47lJGXSJf5cHEhTS6QNvs_L0RmhYhqfJ7BZpnjcZlT2FaCmCbZmaXKIHZk/s320/DSC01358.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Antigua reminded me alot of LOST</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcErn5VdL6BcIhMw5CIBoLDyNyN93NaWhTUvn3BLqwi6o_Z7ttvzvDt5wgjpy8btCj58-tTEPns2hrAovDMPXwRbDPitKqaomLUugLnUMcpWrQFYdo4OS0QUon5Lk10lz1EZnZskyAws/s1600/DSC01386.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481602560584323330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcErn5VdL6BcIhMw5CIBoLDyNyN93NaWhTUvn3BLqwi6o_Z7ttvzvDt5wgjpy8btCj58-tTEPns2hrAovDMPXwRbDPitKqaomLUugLnUMcpWrQFYdo4OS0QUon5Lk10lz1EZnZskyAws/s320/DSC01386.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center">see what I mean?<br /><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481596076583688930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfWHGVQuNWUCTVyq71B_1T410Q2WGvTZsep-PVziYXR3cU2Yj9v9Wq7IO8sEG7wg0NaVpblGqeZlPH8d42ZZGJKyo5wj0h0cbtR9yCuY18Izzw7n9TLJPrWeuseHuYMzBU8fxdn1tXHA/s320/DSC01403.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkaKXhkPXMtf4QFSHqEKzHdLQ00ovs27snhquL4KULCIsv9RKx8iTy0LcaB_3x1AEvkaXKOiZSceDR3ue83Amk95oGiQFR9MjWKCvnyIMphyphenhyphenfE2jtFc5_N5TBuuXG9Tstr657ziGliyg/s1600/DSC01422.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481595712933258354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkaKXhkPXMtf4QFSHqEKzHdLQ00ovs27snhquL4KULCIsv9RKx8iTy0LcaB_3x1AEvkaXKOiZSceDR3ue83Amk95oGiQFR9MjWKCvnyIMphyphenhyphenfE2jtFc5_N5TBuuXG9Tstr657ziGliyg/s320/DSC01422.JPG" /></a> the view from the top of Bird Island, St. Lucia<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481594593828487298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXXUPIQ29pys7X4VDoqUsXPtB0tVkB0zE62PgjNLwM2ZZBnY_r9NqBKbLA9MPSd-FVxZ_ZzL9rQkAin-R2x5rtTccBemcubD2drcU7TVcd1PBXzK3TWV_T-DoLqoI_BYri-rW3s6ENoDI/s320/DSC01360.JPG" /> <p align="center">Antigua had tropical fruit just falling from the sky, like these baby bananas. that girl on youtube that says breastmilk is "better than a mango even" must have never tried one from Antigua; those suckers had our mouths watering all day.</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481594902963027762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5bKuwP0U0HV3i7stwDWSIn2kD4fVT_51WbOu17N9WAJzt9KhiOC7zDtid9NMCNsVsvdHgafCFZB6JsQ_OUHqMf35RA_ClseLAGVtNpBm6LZQnMR22UVyJGErjJYlrUuUtIQ7i6GagqQ/s320/DSC01373.JPG" />we really got a dark tan... just kidding. Made famous by The Bachelor, these mineral mud baths and waterfalls were not only loads of fun but also the best natural spa treatment out there! </p></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-84638330870413516602010-06-11T11:49:00.000-07:002010-06-11T12:03:49.690-07:00i love it when we're cruisin together<div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591091405761410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifW7n-pgrEwL0j0-71pVSeP_RMBB2WaHIp3K8lnhdQ4i-AVejoPcfVwqP2UkoErGvpaceVBm0V5xcG9dkpcA5VvHzXoGeyOhe7k_gQmjfYmPm0ux4pu_iqbHDNrAbnjMU0vPNC5Z50RGs/s320/DSC01308.JPG" />can you spot dave in this picture of our ship?<br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481590839186802754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_PzdEMhVipzwH5o8l56jympe5UqH37hIS7OqW3-3I62VFUomfFjv_xQXoOsTNq8vh9hFgbB3IDesxqk2CIf4cPuW7HB8OOSdIQyOzeovSeussLh3-XFD4RCk8Gf2O4ZwgOuatlXgnDg/s320/DSC01307.JPG" />Dave felt right at home with all the people speaking creole... i was totally out of the loop.<br /><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591407476477266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlseBgsofbipWcu5WUwkenhKjIAJKXtHF-vK-BUxr_Qd1b4lo5nEQHMjrg_rPgkxqwsWdhU0xikMmc2HrrEpZyQOBKldulFFERFrxLNpeR2zNZ3SPtFj66nOE1lOJ4vHDFHPe5qieH78/s320/DSC01341.JPG" />only moments after this picture was taken, this monkey jumped on dave's face, which made me jump about 15 feet! <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591745460285970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EEiKEuxzIErQU2ZQ1GbaLyc_ynyuFy3LHB1Nuo_VNf21KCWnHgF_g5MEDNT6BfoF6pSvkyBzPcsixSEEFgcMeCDHm3B1xAGKgRUsaWAHEdaitrFojtFqf2wCaqOgMWX9JKwfRUGiWIY/s320/DSC01352.JPG" />and only moments after this picture, dave decided to jump off the pier and swim back to land. good thing he has a caring wife who will carry his hat, wallet, and shoes for him...<br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481590550981874578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-q_DyAWswi5axAbeggY71mpaSdjsUxcypP7bLEUCT8MKpAPIhFi7R7p2HskCT4YCN8Ej4YRTHCMshlSiIaghg4aqNnNiDDzrYL9ecz7at_IBi4EiJWYilFnqBq1v-h4EyKa2KcQKjJ8/s320/DSC01338.JPG" /><span style="font-size:130%;">Beautiful Barbados!</span></div></div><br /></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-63848311820675448212010-04-29T20:55:00.000-07:002010-04-29T21:11:37.494-07:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">signs of spring:</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465776044470417618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXqaiE-4zeiZhSugOb59A-g24rfbtuyqPmC7G7a0ubkOK8S1VNobsSTzcdiKfedV7SV3RGTLZk48Sh94BQQAf7ZLdrRXJ3Mhy67Vjh4DJkiU0P4Hw3TVT0PlW1lMexyzia-O-YVWJCPM/s320/DSC01294.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465775720863006594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDKh6boOXytbIr98-HdZYsVR_8Nk_h7q-_rt9-fPGrSPyDkdVZk7IjomkLwUg5z0SN74cbjhhbvxAqX8MrOGVc7U0MwcJxhNSXmTDJyn2uirSttLApIBNvoiypusm2oC59W956zGENz3k/s320/DSC01295.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465775196883170722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3uMxpwXDgGggbT66kXS_s9nq7sdgDkeZJNToBz9HXNjj32YDW3JU-fMQDOre7KLEIJq60Z9Hh1btgOhN5ggI_vytUETPaciiT_0IJIbXk2LnUU262_LqRopoSozJlAEJG2kOZXcw7NI/s320/DSC01292.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465774964506753970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvl0NQcVKRgrkyVCa7881zK6D2-CJjcXNqXmFXX-VD82ZykPCabQdEI-ogar-5gbjHREjE_ry9xmgHQcduP8kwyRVUhXEs2gW6HHnv85wmNDukbd6zHwFJU8NHa5mnyckfByxVFja2FM/s320/DSC01296.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465774652561155234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo1OAoKdEf9707_qpul8hqu1ZFwZItbfAr2bpBxKJN1xbrrDEqb-pw2wcgEETynvLHKbZ4NbXGH9iOwW04uFl3ux4UQXPRn-T-Tm5YNvOFb4GLAot1dps1Uk-HRHHBs8HTkCCbaSxk7k/s320/DSC01297.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">signs of spring fever:</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465774458712804594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ653_8gI67JXaILxER0mJqNZ7opervQWkE8hpwhILQ2EplYxkD_9b7d6Ys65BCo8g0-yOiw2nsgcDspILEN_7NBB-Rads3acXOXwjDgt0W04YCxSs24hyqQU_Q_qCW4KrMYZxefyhQgE/s320/DSC01300.JPG" /></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-12762414169585257752010-03-22T09:28:00.001-07:002010-03-22T09:56:53.652-07:00Grandpa Jo<div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451496239646200338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeoxAumsJ4t4BmI6B5HYZYCzspqDSYIKXRoyXBc7svLfVxyQD68Wv8f3l_A91Avb6pqddECQRjPvhpGLzXEDIi9ezTqeQ6yFiN2_C2RMevwIG-LidiHYfPUq97JDzluQ75i7l-mvpKvJo/s320/IMGP1990.JPG" /> My dear Grandpa Jo passed away peacefully March 11 after a full, long, wonderful life. His funeral was inspiring to me, making me want to give more service, love more deeply, and act more unselfishly. My grandpa was a hard worker, dedicated to his family, his country and most importantly, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I have many wonderful memories of grandpa, and feel so blessed to have grown up with him in my life. When I turned 8 years old, he took me out to lunch to Chili's and showed me his collection of silver dollars. I got to choose any one I wanted to keep as my own! This was such a treasure to me, I had my mom keep it safe in her closet; I didn't want to risk ever losing it. And at 8 years old, my mom's closet seemed like the safest place I could ever imagine.</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451497210898328978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaV0iHpbbqsxcc1-BnAohleBgaqZC9VxOoSx6YBi4L0Yhbv44vdbeA3UFALaxGYjBo3r9s77wfztf2WZtxNj07x-xcYJBRTiWR_jqFI9mAglBuXmQq8LWETa5fr9cQiljv6IcZ1y9tPsg/s320/IMGP1974.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><div align="left"> Grandpa Jo used to call our cat, Fluffy, "that black cat." I thought this was so funny, because Fluffy wasn't black, but white with black spots. I got a kick out of it every time.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Grandpa Jo always treated my grandma with more patience, kindness, and love than ever thought possible. I can still hear him saying "now, Ann..." as he tried to calm her down when she got all riled up about something (which happens quite often.) At one point, my grandma wasn't able to watch The Young and the Restless, of which she has been a faithful follower since the show began. So my grandpa watched it for her, taking notes on the intriguing plot and love affairs of these deep, well-rounded characters so that my grandma could stay up to date with her favorite show. Now if that's not true love, I don't know what is.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451496467099146546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAJgAyIwD8YTgFLWqRM8svdefLrHkM6l2BHCTW17olawqzYgYmg4df99_qaeZW1bnGhxQjK8fxj28LAiib6OdkQON_zAUhec0Qgv18tPQYbyAit7TKJX6aVzTMymT2WFuq6Mhmg2OSLA/s320/IMGP1955.JPG" /></div><div align="left"> During my grandpa's final days, he comforted his wife of over 60 years by remarking that they've had a great adventure together. This brings me to tears because it is oh, so true. My grandma and grandpa Jo have lived humble, loving lives, sharing their spirit and kindness with their 6 children, and an army of grandchildren, in-laws, and great grandchildren. I hope Grandpa Jo knows how much I love him and what a great example he was to me, and that his legacy will live on forever. </div></div>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-5630421939282632252010-03-22T09:18:00.000-07:002010-03-22T09:28:10.145-07:00road trippin'<div align="center">This was what was in view:<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451493572345574098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLGP_-2hzi0N7__dSKtV4sLEWwamlJ0z3g2X8EastenbSoH74OKtkH-TYOQd4j9ctvQs7zX2pnRiQDA5G_5n9j8CpbZL49GZWljLLHOzyGmGbr5rrEebpjRrbU5rl1R60vW149ykQLgA/s320/DSC01268.JPG" /></div><p align="center">When this came into view:<br /></p><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451493783446151394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6-cKvKop8OC61zJlRoceMsFWX1Id0gNZB-FUQcwBDme7ZW1l7hfTZ_ri2Ncnu9yKUdkJRXxtBBqNVAqIZ_G43crxNBzqqpH2vFYzuX3kzINW77hjoYrecq27QT2HLZL5OYhx2PjmwvI/s320/DSC01267.JPG" /></div><p align="center">That's right... 100,000 miles on the trusty wagon. In the past, I'd thought that this would be the point at which we parted ways. But nah, I think we'll stay together for a few more years. </p>Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068517612526827627.post-71312554750582708182010-03-01T20:36:00.000-08:002010-03-01T20:48:29.053-08:00Hello, Hong Kong<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVijrF2p1jyn7sPJBvZVXzjfS1lj87bnOiGfhZY3kEbx1SiH5rhpIShs0is2rfIcc-wuyrS2K3pFjZ7eMRkWqfYmLTvEIx7sSRtDOmLDiJP1fAf9kwB4QDMQ3Mh8RP3M4Z6hUss9shyphenhyphenUY/s1600-h/opi-hong-kong-collection.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVijrF2p1jyn7sPJBvZVXzjfS1lj87bnOiGfhZY3kEbx1SiH5rhpIShs0is2rfIcc-wuyrS2K3pFjZ7eMRkWqfYmLTvEIx7sSRtDOmLDiJP1fAf9kwB4QDMQ3Mh8RP3M4Z6hUss9shyphenhyphenUY/s320/opi-hong-kong-collection.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443890959767060098" /></a>Decisions, Decisions... Chop-Sticking To My Story, Red My Fortune Cookie, or Dim Sum Plum? Coming soon to a salon near you, this new collection from OPI makes me want to travel to the Far East and wear these colors on more than just my nails. Who can resist Panda-monium Pink? Go <a href="http://www.opi.com/">here</a> to get the full scoop and try them on your own fingernails. I have to agree, A Good Man-darin <i>Is</i> Hard To Find.Holly and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364518774245482706noreply@blogger.com3