tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298367862024-03-13T11:23:50.671-07:00The Owens FamilyBrandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-83258390438962349382012-03-12T11:00:00.013-07:002012-03-12T11:46:07.501-07:00Happy Birthday to Casey!<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i2lQJRuUxxM/T14_rB2ecNI/AAAAAAAABiM/xyjaaZ11TS4/s1600/IMG_6231.JPG"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719078585270956242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i2lQJRuUxxM/T14_rB2ecNI/AAAAAAAABiM/xyjaaZ11TS4/s400/IMG_6231.JPG" /></a>Ok, so I'm a couple of weeks late posting this blog. I'm finally on spring break and have some extra time to catch up on a few things. We celebrated Casey's 14th birthday recently. Every birthday that flies by is a reminder of how short life is. I savor each moment I spend with my kids, knowing that they will be adults and have families of their own someday. I read all the time and hear at school about friends whos kids are driving them crazy in the teenage years. Maybe it's yet to come, but I really have to call myself blessed to be the parent of teenagers that are loving and respectful. </div><div align="center">Casey has a heart of gold, and he always has. I can count on plenty of hugs, kisses, and "I Love Yous" every day when I get home. When I think of "love" I think of Casey. He never makes me feel like the old, uncool mom. I am so excited to see what kind of a husband and father he will be someday.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lv-e05WPOZ0/T14_As8c8FI/AAAAAAAABiA/VJo81MvBGr0/s1600/IMG_6232.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719077858104373330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lv-e05WPOZ0/T14_As8c8FI/AAAAAAAABiA/VJo81MvBGr0/s320/IMG_6232.JPG" /></a>We started the celebration with cake and presents on his actual birthday evening. Yes, that is the word "weirdo" on the side of the cake. We can't let the boy get a big head now can we?<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4JMOYe07688/T14-uYfO1vI/AAAAAAAABh0/26VsjzyIAOs/s1600/IMG_6265.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719077543375460082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4JMOYe07688/T14-uYfO1vI/AAAAAAAABh0/26VsjzyIAOs/s320/IMG_6265.JPG" /></a>Casey decided that for his birthday he would like to go rock climbing, so we decided to spend the weekend in the city sleeping in a hotel, shopping, eating out, and of course climbing walls.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o4rzs7UMD-0/T149_AABZ2I/AAAAAAAABho/zp4q4NWaSBc/s1600/IMG_6238.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719076729348253538" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o4rzs7UMD-0/T149_AABZ2I/AAAAAAAABho/zp4q4NWaSBc/s320/IMG_6238.JPG" /></a>The only time Charlie gets to sleep in the bed is in hotels, so he took advantage of the opportunity.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LY2ZdS5A8rE/T149rvZ3PzI/AAAAAAAABhc/xmeB9FyYARY/s1600/IMG_6237.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719076398475722546" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LY2ZdS5A8rE/T149rvZ3PzI/AAAAAAAABhc/xmeB9FyYARY/s320/IMG_6237.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vs8Pg029I0M/T149VvpSesI/AAAAAAAABhQ/St3MEpqI_So/s1600/IMG_6266.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719076020583299778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vs8Pg029I0M/T149VvpSesI/AAAAAAAABhQ/St3MEpqI_So/s320/IMG_6266.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BimtZbkt4vw/T1484S_rR7I/AAAAAAAABhE/lYESja3l66o/s1600/IMG_6260.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719075514676365234" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BimtZbkt4vw/T1484S_rR7I/AAAAAAAABhE/lYESja3l66o/s320/IMG_6260.JPG" /></a>We ate out more than we should have that weekend, and Casey got to pick all of the restaurants. Waynesville is lacking, to say the least, when it comes to restaurants, so eating is always part of the fun of going out of town. Red Robin was definitely one of the favorites!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S-7BE3q6aq8/T148KWmX-YI/AAAAAAAABg4/HBas0QQG1gk/s1600/IMG_6261.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719074725370001794" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S-7BE3q6aq8/T148KWmX-YI/AAAAAAAABg4/HBas0QQG1gk/s400/IMG_6261.JPG" /></a>Below are a few pictures of our rock climbing adventures. We will definitely be going back. Happy Birthday Casey!!!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hfMFQMdrCFM/T147vFDTVzI/AAAAAAAABgs/KZjpJNtSemA/s1600/IMG_6263.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 240px; height: 320px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719074256803026738" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hfMFQMdrCFM/T147vFDTVzI/AAAAAAAABgs/KZjpJNtSemA/s320/IMG_6263.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fWVzbkIo7vE/T147Z3F2BKI/AAAAAAAABgg/Dbf1dwk6Cnc/s1600/IMG_6248.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 240px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719073892278338722" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fWVzbkIo7vE/T147Z3F2BKI/AAAAAAAABgg/Dbf1dwk6Cnc/s320/IMG_6248.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tnSgVtAlkvE/T146qieYxyI/AAAAAAAABgU/5sc4roeFm9s/s1600/IMG_6241.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719073079290283810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tnSgVtAlkvE/T146qieYxyI/AAAAAAAABgU/5sc4roeFm9s/s320/IMG_6241.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XgAdZ6fCWpg/T146N23qsGI/AAAAAAAABgI/rQTZTp50IMo/s1600/IMG_6256.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719072586548818018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XgAdZ6fCWpg/T146N23qsGI/AAAAAAAABgI/rQTZTp50IMo/s320/IMG_6256.JPG" /></a><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-30344588881239921342011-10-23T16:56:00.000-07:002011-10-23T17:10:38.897-07:00Pumpkins and Power Tools<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ikSitvyfT0M/TqSrw-ms9KI/AAAAAAAABf8/YyMdtdrUPDw/s1600/IMG_6165.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666843089066325154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ikSitvyfT0M/TqSrw-ms9KI/AAAAAAAABf8/YyMdtdrUPDw/s320/IMG_6165.JPG" /></a> According to my boys, pumpkin carving is much more fun with a power tool. I have to admit, we had a good time.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-avmJrztoyik/TqSrZFSEZvI/AAAAAAAABfw/QVhaki-nxY4/s1600/IMG_6166.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666842678541969138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-avmJrztoyik/TqSrZFSEZvI/AAAAAAAABfw/QVhaki-nxY4/s320/IMG_6166.JPG" /></a> When Casey picked up the drill, with gunk removing attachment securely in place, we all cleared the room. The boy makes me nervous.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_jlLsBh8rS0/TqSrGOlgdRI/AAAAAAAABfk/DbpWu_otBCM/s1600/IMG_6167.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666842354621904146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_jlLsBh8rS0/TqSrGOlgdRI/AAAAAAAABfk/DbpWu_otBCM/s320/IMG_6167.JPG" /></a> Kyla picked the tiniest pumpkin ever. She's got a soft spot for cute things.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QG1vLDBNy1k/TqSqzjfQbKI/AAAAAAAABfY/fnv9QsEGYU0/s1600/IMG_6174.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666842033815317666" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QG1vLDBNy1k/TqSqzjfQbKI/AAAAAAAABfY/fnv9QsEGYU0/s320/IMG_6174.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Lkp0V0OQ7c/TqSqiZjOpnI/AAAAAAAABfM/sq4QlkXmAB8/s1600/IMG_6175.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666841739089847922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Lkp0V0OQ7c/TqSqiZjOpnI/AAAAAAAABfM/sq4QlkXmAB8/s320/IMG_6175.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3C5RyyRV5Tw/TqSqSn53rbI/AAAAAAAABfA/ImDNQDrf9TA/s1600/IMG_6178.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666841468065000882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3C5RyyRV5Tw/TqSqSn53rbI/AAAAAAAABfA/ImDNQDrf9TA/s320/IMG_6178.JPG" /></a> I think we're ready for Halloween! <br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-30787458142761028592011-07-05T11:24:00.000-07:002011-07-05T11:53:44.475-07:00July 4th 2011<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qIxK8MMAS7U/ThNcC40VQxI/AAAAAAAABeQ/uH7V9ouWy2I/s1600/IMG_6075.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625941564197258002" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qIxK8MMAS7U/ThNcC40VQxI/AAAAAAAABeQ/uH7V9ouWy2I/s400/IMG_6075.JPG" /></a> We had a wonderful family day celebrating the independence and freedom we have living in this great country. We had a great day on the lake then went home to enjoy BBQ, cornhole, and of course, fireworks. We even found a scared, runaway puppy and searched the neighborhood for her owners. All in all, another great day in the Owens family! Pictures speak a thousand words.....<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jbYzTi_q4k0/ThNbizHZMBI/AAAAAAAABeI/JleQVXltG6E/s1600/IMG_6024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625941012910780434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jbYzTi_q4k0/ThNbizHZMBI/AAAAAAAABeI/JleQVXltG6E/s320/IMG_6024.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AEoI_PCikQ4/ThNbQCqTlzI/AAAAAAAABeA/Jdfd_-HC43o/s1600/IMG_6025.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625940690666231602" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AEoI_PCikQ4/ThNbQCqTlzI/AAAAAAAABeA/Jdfd_-HC43o/s320/IMG_6025.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f3c0IkceFA4/ThNaf4hy7qI/AAAAAAAABd4/Lh8-E85bExQ/s1600/IMG_6031.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625939863312461474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f3c0IkceFA4/ThNaf4hy7qI/AAAAAAAABd4/Lh8-E85bExQ/s320/IMG_6031.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6tA0BwhC0BI/ThNaMueyocI/AAAAAAAABdw/I8EuUEXzAng/s1600/IMG_6043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625939534197989826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6tA0BwhC0BI/ThNaMueyocI/AAAAAAAABdw/I8EuUEXzAng/s320/IMG_6043.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Va-KXzqMIZs/ThNZ8PZFo6I/AAAAAAAABdo/DgksZ-OQkAk/s1600/IMG_6055.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625939250974663586" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Va-KXzqMIZs/ThNZ8PZFo6I/AAAAAAAABdo/DgksZ-OQkAk/s320/IMG_6055.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-WOorpiKpc/ThNZtUBtiHI/AAAAAAAABdg/l0mlysWUWqE/s1600/IMG_6061.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625937886484404194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0dijbgpx_d8/ThNYs0RQl-I/AAAAAAAABdI/2XJq1VmjorY/s320/IMG_6082.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uYaQETjUn_M/ThNYPlYjs_I/AAAAAAAABdA/XROKdBfRfS0/s1600/IMG_6084.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625937384272278514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uYaQETjUn_M/ThNYPlYjs_I/AAAAAAAABdA/XROKdBfRfS0/s320/IMG_6084.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qdEHgwAN5A4/ThNX3PaCOKI/AAAAAAAABc4/OTvh-S6Z74k/s1600/IMG_6086.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625936966056032418" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qdEHgwAN5A4/ThNX3PaCOKI/AAAAAAAABc4/OTvh-S6Z74k/s320/IMG_6086.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lKS9yCj3dZs/ThNXcyDFWCI/AAAAAAAABcw/FgnNuSLZgpU/s1600/IMG_6087.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625936511498541090" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lKS9yCj3dZs/ThNXcyDFWCI/AAAAAAAABcw/FgnNuSLZgpU/s320/IMG_6087.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-69616408298131909562011-04-28T18:25:00.000-07:002011-04-28T18:50:42.980-07:00My Babies<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KOuR5R8zgRg/TboWf0XCe_I/AAAAAAAABck/556cIk5xyjI/s1600/IMG_5963.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600813822475664370" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KOuR5R8zgRg/TboWf0XCe_I/AAAAAAAABck/556cIk5xyjI/s400/IMG_5963.JPG" /></a> I have really been reflecting lately on the lives of my kids and wondering where in the world time has gone. I can hardly believe that I have two teenagers. It feels like just yesterday that these two amazing young adults were babies. I long for those years, but I'm so excited to see who they will become as adults.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ngbp_BBmUkc/TboWIc04MiI/AAAAAAAABcc/C5nIBw0vGZ0/s1600/IMG_5964.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600813421021377058" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ngbp_BBmUkc/TboWIc04MiI/AAAAAAAABcc/C5nIBw0vGZ0/s320/IMG_5964.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sP7YqjunXts/TboVwv2iTpI/AAAAAAAABcU/BpfEo8klGLc/s1600/IMG_5961.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600813013811744402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sP7YqjunXts/TboVwv2iTpI/AAAAAAAABcU/BpfEo8klGLc/s400/IMG_5961.JPG" /></a>Kyla has progressed so much this past year. She's always been shy about sharing her artwork and creativity, but recently she's been working on multimedia presentations for a preschool class. She developed a website with a few of her stories. She reluctantly gave me permission to share the website with "grandparents, aunts, and uncles". If you aren't one of those people......shhhhh! :) I won't tell if you don't!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/multimediaowens/">https://sites.google.com/site/multimediaowens/</a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zWKWQjxADeY/TboVVRTh5lI/AAAAAAAABcM/N1-tOfYQ4jo/s1600/IMG_5976.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600812541755385426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zWKWQjxADeY/TboVVRTh5lI/AAAAAAAABcM/N1-tOfYQ4jo/s400/IMG_5976.JPG" /></a> We were extremely proud to watch Casey's induction ceremony tonight into the National Junior Honor Society. He was nominated based on his grades, character, and leadership qualities. The lighting wasn't that great for the pictures below, but maybe you can zoom in. I am so proud of Kyla and Casey for the wonderful people they have become. I thank God for the priviledge of being their mommy.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qNDoTqzOk8M/TboVAuBozBI/AAAAAAAABcE/GuVxV0btsA8/s1600/IMG_5974.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600812188687715346" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qNDoTqzOk8M/TboVAuBozBI/AAAAAAAABcE/GuVxV0btsA8/s320/IMG_5974.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HKZTjSAsEI/TboUtIAsMkI/AAAAAAAABb8/UbnGumDe8XY/s1600/IMG_5972.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600811852065681986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HKZTjSAsEI/TboUtIAsMkI/AAAAAAAABb8/UbnGumDe8XY/s320/IMG_5972.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iT0Tbx1N9C4/TboUSVor5PI/AAAAAAAABb0/KxVYBdMqT0E/s1600/IMG_5971.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600811391866627314" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iT0Tbx1N9C4/TboUSVor5PI/AAAAAAAABb0/KxVYBdMqT0E/s320/IMG_5971.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-27162991585684764362011-01-23T12:56:00.001-08:002011-01-23T13:12:20.965-08:00Snow Days<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyYp8fkH3I/AAAAAAAABbo/li1lsbD2oBI/s1600/IMG_5833.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565491085903667058" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyYp8fkH3I/AAAAAAAABbo/li1lsbD2oBI/s400/IMG_5833.JPG" /></a> We have been enjoying several days at home relaxing due to the snow. Other than a trip to the bowling alley and a trip to church this morning, we have been enjoying the excuse to stay home, play games, and be lazy!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyYX3VwLEI/AAAAAAAABbg/ijs4_my9ZXI/s1600/IMG_5857.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565490775282691138" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyYX3VwLEI/AAAAAAAABbg/ijs4_my9ZXI/s320/IMG_5857.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyYFoBkAAI/AAAAAAAABbY/RzUg9gZIX7Q/s1600/IMG_5882.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565490461933830146" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyYFoBkAAI/AAAAAAAABbY/RzUg9gZIX7Q/s320/IMG_5882.JPG" /></a> Charlie LOVES the snow. He runs around in it so fast that it's hard to get a good, focused picture!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyX2xUQkjI/AAAAAAAABbQ/NBgivREeKZk/s1600/IMG_5889.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565490206730129970" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyX2xUQkjI/AAAAAAAABbQ/NBgivREeKZk/s320/IMG_5889.JPG" /></a> If you sit down at the computer desk, Skippy is sure to find your lap. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyXc_86liI/AAAAAAAABbI/03ip6T6Ddi0/s1600/IMG_5895.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565489763982153250" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyXc_86liI/AAAAAAAABbI/03ip6T6Ddi0/s320/IMG_5895.JPG" /></a> Setting up for a Wii challenge.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyXBQh_k_I/AAAAAAAABbA/RmXrhfAMkak/s1600/IMG_5899.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565489287396299762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyXBQh_k_I/AAAAAAAABbA/RmXrhfAMkak/s320/IMG_5899.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyWrW3qr5I/AAAAAAAABa4/Z1pggTtrpJg/s1600/IMG_5913.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565488911140695954" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyWrW3qr5I/AAAAAAAABa4/Z1pggTtrpJg/s320/IMG_5913.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyWZTbwEyI/AAAAAAAABaw/nrkoLuv10_k/s1600/IMG_5900.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565488600980656930" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TTyWZTbwEyI/AAAAAAAABaw/nrkoLuv10_k/s320/IMG_5900.JPG" /></a> <div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-84631348722927584762011-01-09T14:10:00.000-08:002011-01-09T14:34:58.593-08:00Minute to Win It!!!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo3VXiVI-I/AAAAAAAABao/yvcUMCz6asg/s1600/IMG_5805.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560317530177086434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo3VXiVI-I/AAAAAAAABao/yvcUMCz6asg/s320/IMG_5805.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo3BhZeGtI/AAAAAAAABag/teD4bVOhW0k/s1600/IMG_5806.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560317189226896082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo3BhZeGtI/AAAAAAAABag/teD4bVOhW0k/s320/IMG_5806.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo2sYhLydI/AAAAAAAABaY/Z47V1F6uiUM/s1600/IMG_5807.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560316826066078162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo2sYhLydI/AAAAAAAABaY/Z47V1F6uiUM/s320/IMG_5807.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo2WkVCIaI/AAAAAAAABaQ/FgP0fQjJ27E/s1600/IMG_5808.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560316451279217058" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo2WkVCIaI/AAAAAAAABaQ/FgP0fQjJ27E/s320/IMG_5808.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo2DVR4nrI/AAAAAAAABaI/EWj7KB96ZnU/s1600/IMG_5810.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560316120821964466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo2DVR4nrI/AAAAAAAABaI/EWj7KB96ZnU/s320/IMG_5810.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo0-y6OlzI/AAAAAAAABZ4/4o5XsnF6xIc/s1600/IMG_5816.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560314943364831026" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo0-y6OlzI/AAAAAAAABZ4/4o5XsnF6xIc/s320/IMG_5816.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo0nD6GRQI/AAAAAAAABZw/4tfI94Exb2w/s1600/IMG_5817.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560314535610828034" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSo0nD6GRQI/AAAAAAAABZw/4tfI94Exb2w/s320/IMG_5817.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSozjNMyMLI/AAAAAAAABZo/gN-m1mfdj5g/s1600/IMG_5818.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560313369874018482" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSozjNMyMLI/AAAAAAAABZo/gN-m1mfdj5g/s320/IMG_5818.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSozGVjwUXI/AAAAAAAABZg/0qtjPhbQATU/s1600/IMG_5826.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560312873901642098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSozGVjwUXI/AAAAAAAABZg/0qtjPhbQATU/s320/IMG_5826.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSoyzsofM1I/AAAAAAAABZY/aL__ahv_hjA/s1600/IMG_5824.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560312553677992786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TSoyzsofM1I/AAAAAAAABZY/aL__ahv_hjA/s320/IMG_5824.JPG" /></a> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-21708653656646893132010-12-29T16:59:00.001-08:002010-12-29T17:22:09.201-08:00Christmas 2010<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvc7t8udLI/AAAAAAAABZQ/3YbvNyPQOm8/s1600/IMG_5761.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556277483796329650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvc7t8udLI/AAAAAAAABZQ/3YbvNyPQOm8/s400/IMG_5761.JPG" /></a> We had a wonderful Christmas holiday with all 3 of my brothers and their loved ones. Unfortunately mom and dad couldn't make it this year, but we have lots of pictures to share to help them feel as if they were here with us. Most of my pics I posted to facebook, but decided to put a few here as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvcd7Fn15I/AAAAAAAABZI/cTLOwyRlIIE/s1600/IMG_5729.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556276971927230354" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvcd7Fn15I/AAAAAAAABZI/cTLOwyRlIIE/s320/IMG_5729.JPG" /></a> Cory's girlfriend, Kristen, gave Casey several hairstyles during the week, and this is one of them.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvcNquhOlI/AAAAAAAABZA/TAa5rGSw0qg/s1600/IMG_5731.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556276692657453650" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvcNquhOlI/AAAAAAAABZA/TAa5rGSw0qg/s320/IMG_5731.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvb9I2besI/AAAAAAAABY4/e_HWEi2ePVE/s1600/IMG_5757.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556276408685918914" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvb9I2besI/AAAAAAAABY4/e_HWEi2ePVE/s320/IMG_5757.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvbpAl59gI/AAAAAAAABYw/Q8JyH-VY7U0/s1600/IMG_5768.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556276062871746050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvbpAl59gI/AAAAAAAABYw/Q8JyH-VY7U0/s320/IMG_5768.JPG" /></a> Cornhole, my new favorite game!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvbMmsD6aI/AAAAAAAABYo/TZrYQSwtSo8/s1600/IMG_5772.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556275574881905058" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvbMmsD6aI/AAAAAAAABYo/TZrYQSwtSo8/s320/IMG_5772.JPG" /></a> Cory and Kristen<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRva1rTU4II/AAAAAAAABYg/3rXtKqmJZ08/s1600/IMG_5774.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556275180983345282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRva1rTU4II/AAAAAAAABYg/3rXtKqmJZ08/s320/IMG_5774.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvaZtMIc4I/AAAAAAAABYY/KWFRX9akJts/s1600/IMG_5787.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556274700453704578" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvaZtMIc4I/AAAAAAAABYY/KWFRX9akJts/s320/IMG_5787.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Gingerbread house decorating! <br /><br /><br /><div>Jackson dressing himself for some outdoor play!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvaED7x8II/AAAAAAAABYQ/EAnLHaGvGPE/s1600/IMG_5792.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556274328602013826" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvaED7x8II/AAAAAAAABYQ/EAnLHaGvGPE/s320/IMG_5792.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvZyE6rPfI/AAAAAAAABYI/7OXPQZurFUQ/s1600/IMG_5800.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556274019628170738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TRvZyE6rPfI/AAAAAAAABYI/7OXPQZurFUQ/s320/IMG_5800.JPG" /></a>My man, Bran, home from Iraq in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. So much fun with such a great family. It was a wonderful holiday season this year!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-57757861357325810252010-07-26T10:47:00.000-07:002010-07-26T11:12:57.684-07:00Better Late Than Never<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3Ox3Wa8HI/AAAAAAAABX0/mzM9AvyQx0A/s1600/IMG_4923.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498278076156145778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3Ox3Wa8HI/AAAAAAAABX0/mzM9AvyQx0A/s320/IMG_4923.jpg" /></a> A couple of weeks ago we took a trip to Branson with Brandon's mom. It was our first time to Branson, and we had a lot of fun. Our first stop was the Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3OXnkQRaI/AAAAAAAABXs/uWDRs-Yksok/s1600/IMG_4924.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498277625242600866" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3OXnkQRaI/AAAAAAAABXs/uWDRs-Yksok/s320/IMG_4924.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3N18AcldI/AAAAAAAABXk/j-NepcILgKw/s1600/IMG_4933.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498277046614005202" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3N18AcldI/AAAAAAAABXk/j-NepcILgKw/s320/IMG_4933.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3NbitDXnI/AAAAAAAABXc/0qv0Ej1nmB4/s1600/IMG_4934.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498276593145175666" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3NbitDXnI/AAAAAAAABXc/0qv0Ej1nmB4/s320/IMG_4934.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3NEqUpM-I/AAAAAAAABXU/2HR4QTnqgK4/s1600/IMG_4936.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498276200053289954" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3NEqUpM-I/AAAAAAAABXU/2HR4QTnqgK4/s320/IMG_4936.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3Msg-3qcI/AAAAAAAABXM/-6x6JuLv1VE/s1600/IMG_4937.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498275785229183426" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3Msg-3qcI/AAAAAAAABXM/-6x6JuLv1VE/s320/IMG_4937.jpg" /></a> I knew I was short, but this is embarrassing!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3MFZXIGtI/AAAAAAAABXE/x2o6bS6UvuY/s1600/IMG_4939.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498275113168542418" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3MFZXIGtI/AAAAAAAABXE/x2o6bS6UvuY/s320/IMG_4939.jpg" /></a>Sexy!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3LtL0TzVI/AAAAAAAABW8/yNou9kG3hUA/s1600/IMG_4942.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498274697215987026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3LtL0TzVI/AAAAAAAABW8/yNou9kG3hUA/s320/IMG_4942.jpg" /></a>We also got to see the Dixie Stampede, but no pictures were allowed inside. This is everyone leaving the arena through the horse corral.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3KuWmjpeI/AAAAAAAABW0/4x0rFKSJlD4/s1600/IMG_4944.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498273617779336674" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TE3KuWmjpeI/AAAAAAAABW0/4x0rFKSJlD4/s320/IMG_4944.jpg" /></a> On the way home we enjoyed this beautiful double rainbow...this picture doesn't do it justice, it was gorgeous!<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-70922825502076220962010-07-06T17:08:00.000-07:002010-07-06T17:28:18.006-07:004th of july celebration in kansas city<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPICvl6iII/AAAAAAAABWk/wCuJvCUOOSM/s1600/IMG_4815.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490952320155551874" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPICvl6iII/AAAAAAAABWk/wCuJvCUOOSM/s320/IMG_4815.jpg" /></a> we celebrated the 4th of july in kansas city with brandon's family this year. it was very bittersweet enjoying the company, but without brandon there to celebrate with us. i'm very proud of him.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPHmd11w0I/AAAAAAAABWc/ZK2i733PaB8/s1600/IMG_4752.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490951834354172738" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPHmd11w0I/AAAAAAAABWc/ZK2i733PaB8/s320/IMG_4752.jpg" /></a>enjoying the sun in grandma and grandpa's pool is always a recipe for a good time<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPHRB7IdqI/AAAAAAAABWU/izGo6v46t-I/s1600/IMG_4754.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490951466082924194" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPHRB7IdqI/AAAAAAAABWU/izGo6v46t-I/s320/IMG_4754.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPG9ZSWeeI/AAAAAAAABWM/9BYqozToZkw/s1600/IMG_4816.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490951128756943330" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPG9ZSWeeI/AAAAAAAABWM/9BYqozToZkw/s320/IMG_4816.jpg" /></a> grant got to appear in liberty's 4th of july parade and he did such a great job! <br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPGZF7mNjI/AAAAAAAABWE/0E5vVvEfQfU/s1600/IMG_4827.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490950505085941298" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPGZF7mNjI/AAAAAAAABWE/0E5vVvEfQfU/s320/IMG_4827.jpg" /></a> casey and grandpa owens<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPF7LYPmRI/AAAAAAAABV8/5Ql_pWDe1D8/s1600/IMG_4833.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490949991152195858" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPF7LYPmRI/AAAAAAAABV8/5Ql_pWDe1D8/s320/IMG_4833.jpg" /></a> sophia was able to ride home and spend a couple of days here at our house. she has been so much fun!!<br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-49519410473393644102010-07-06T16:50:00.001-07:002010-07-06T17:08:21.007-07:004th of july celebration in nebraska<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPDNFKdnyI/AAAAAAAABV0/zg4xsovCOi4/s1600/IMG_4759.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490947000186543906" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPDNFKdnyI/AAAAAAAABV0/zg4xsovCOi4/s320/IMG_4759.jpg" /></a> we had a wonderful 4th of july visit in kansas city with bran's side of the family and in nebraska with my brother pete's family. this is my newest nephew, jordan.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPCqbbU5LI/AAAAAAAABVs/V0g8gvA-Qbc/s1600/IMG_4786.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490946404867433650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPCqbbU5LI/AAAAAAAABVs/V0g8gvA-Qbc/s320/IMG_4786.jpg" /></a>casey and kyla had a lot of fun with their cousin, jackson. he turned 2 while we were there!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPCYt9tc5I/AAAAAAAABVk/S8ozBLRyltA/s1600/IMG_4787.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490946100605842322" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPCYt9tc5I/AAAAAAAABVk/S8ozBLRyltA/s320/IMG_4787.jpg" /></a> kyla and jenny made a delicious lemon ice cream cake for jackson's birthday.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPB9Oi-kiI/AAAAAAAABVc/GX4JkXGNgYw/s1600/IMG_4806.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490945628315750946" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPB9Oi-kiI/AAAAAAAABVc/GX4JkXGNgYw/s320/IMG_4806.jpg" /></a>jordan and i<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPBjULob8I/AAAAAAAABVU/HSuBb6x_usk/s1600/IMG_4812.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490945183151845314" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TDPBjULob8I/AAAAAAAABVU/HSuBb6x_usk/s320/IMG_4812.jpg" /></a> we did fireworks on the night of the 3rd. jackson hated the sound but loved the light so he watched safely from behind the living room window!<br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-2554284822777826292010-06-28T14:42:00.001-07:002010-06-28T15:01:22.475-07:00blueberries<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkadkAydUI/AAAAAAAABVM/AuzSSUEJ1PI/s1600/IMG_4691.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487946716113171778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkadkAydUI/AAAAAAAABVM/AuzSSUEJ1PI/s320/IMG_4691.jpg" /></a> we took at trip out to a berry farm with some good friends, and although it was extremely hot, even in the evening, we had a great time.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkZ0q-rfuI/AAAAAAAABVE/yOGJIvSUQPM/s1600/IMG_4693.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487946013608738530" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkZ0q-rfuI/AAAAAAAABVE/yOGJIvSUQPM/s320/IMG_4693.jpg" /></a>my friend josie and i<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkZPnNWfEI/AAAAAAAABU8/4CHtYQxwaTA/s1600/IMG_4699.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487945376941374530" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkZPnNWfEI/AAAAAAAABU8/4CHtYQxwaTA/s320/IMG_4699.jpg" /></a> kyla and shannon have been friends since they were toddlers!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkYvfVRV4I/AAAAAAAABU0/8cKjJo3lHos/s1600/IMG_4700.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487944825071294338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkYvfVRV4I/AAAAAAAABU0/8cKjJo3lHos/s320/IMG_4700.jpg" /></a> more blueberries went in casey's mouth or were tossed at his friend lori than went in the bucket, but we still managed to get enough to make ice cream, which was my reason for going in the first place!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkYNBhUnwI/AAAAAAAABUs/t-WbEoBfB9k/s1600/IMG_4701.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487944232953224962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkYNBhUnwI/AAAAAAAABUs/t-WbEoBfB9k/s320/IMG_4701.jpg" /></a> the kids<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkX4EckQEI/AAAAAAAABUk/XFP4RcRzs6Q/s1600/IMG_4704.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487943872961331266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCkX4EckQEI/AAAAAAAABUk/XFP4RcRzs6Q/s320/IMG_4704.jpg" /></a>casey and mike jumping off hay bales....good day! thanks josie for your company and for cheering me up!<br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-72655341215241607902010-06-25T13:00:00.001-07:002010-06-25T13:20:42.695-07:00visit with pete, jenny, and the boys<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUN6tB4DLI/AAAAAAAABUc/TYalICFxXdE/s1600/IMG_4609.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486807023191854258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUN6tB4DLI/AAAAAAAABUc/TYalICFxXdE/s400/IMG_4609.jpg" /></a> we had a wonderful visit this past week with pete, jenny, jackson, and the newest addition to the family, baby jordan. <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUNh6SirnI/AAAAAAAABUU/9rqPIUg9xeA/s1600/IMG_4611.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486806597254688370" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUNh6SirnI/AAAAAAAABUU/9rqPIUg9xeA/s320/IMG_4611.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUNPCKLYsI/AAAAAAAABUM/Cwr80C2ULes/s1600/IMG_4615.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486806272949576386" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUNPCKLYsI/AAAAAAAABUM/Cwr80C2ULes/s200/IMG_4615.jpg" /></a> smiling!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUM9Eed2pI/AAAAAAAABUE/u-cYHxaYm6Q/s1600/IMG_4617.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486805964333898386" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUM9Eed2pI/AAAAAAAABUE/u-cYHxaYm6Q/s320/IMG_4617.jpg" /></a> our buddy, jackson (a.k.a. baby j) when i would leave the room i would hear jackson call out "misty oh misty. i love you!" or "misty oh misty, where are you" so precious!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUMpS7hstI/AAAAAAAABT8/3graRX3xEw8/s1600/IMG_4652.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486805624616497874" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUMpS7hstI/AAAAAAAABT8/3graRX3xEw8/s200/IMG_4652.jpg" /></a>casey with his cousins.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUMSkaa0BI/AAAAAAAABT0/RcvB7V8qDKE/s1600/IMG_4623.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486805234172481554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCUMSkaa0BI/AAAAAAAABT0/RcvB7V8qDKE/s320/IMG_4623.jpg" /></a> my nephews with their dad, my little brother pete<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCULv5bC7HI/AAAAAAAABTs/kekbPuGk-IA/s1600/IMG_4625.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486804638516833394" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCULv5bC7HI/AAAAAAAABTs/kekbPuGk-IA/s200/IMG_4625.jpg" /></a> my awesome sister-in-law, jenny<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCULawmQi9I/AAAAAAAABTk/ThtSvHagBBc/s1600/IMG_4628.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486804275370691538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCULawmQi9I/AAAAAAAABTk/ThtSvHagBBc/s320/IMG_4628.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCULDy0cinI/AAAAAAAABTc/cCzwk5-Zjz4/s1600/IMG_4645.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486803880830077554" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TCULDy0cinI/AAAAAAAABTc/cCzwk5-Zjz4/s320/IMG_4645.jpg" /></a>vacation can be hard work! can't wait to see all 3 of my nephews and my niece next week....it will totally be worth all the the driving! love you guys!<br /><div align="center"> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-65462713978287343682010-06-12T19:14:00.000-07:002010-06-12T19:30:23.583-07:00week at grandma and grandpa's house<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBRBHeaqoCI/AAAAAAAABSU/FczUegyZ-Yw/s1600/IMG_4520.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482078243096535074" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBRBHeaqoCI/AAAAAAAABSU/FczUegyZ-Yw/s320/IMG_4520.jpg" /></a> <div align="center">we drove up to spend a few days with brandon's parents. it was a much needed getaway! kyla and casey were "saving" bugs as they floated past in the pool. i'm pretty sure grandma would have just let them die.....poor bugs. they are probably eating her shrubs as we speak.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBRAvCxyNdI/AAAAAAAABSM/3Dv8dby0qUs/s1600/IMG_4519.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482077823360447954" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBRAvCxyNdI/AAAAAAAABSM/3Dv8dby0qUs/s320/IMG_4519.jpg" /></a> too much fun for one backyard<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBRAYQAsLPI/AAAAAAAABSE/w9outAQbeNM/s1600/IMG_4512.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482077431775636722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBRAYQAsLPI/AAAAAAAABSE/w9outAQbeNM/s320/IMG_4512.jpg" /></a> casey spent a good part of the afternoon imitating "fred" from youtube. if you don't know fred, look him up.....hilarious. ummm, i just asked my kids how to spell "youtube" and they called me an old lady.....ok, on to the next caption.....<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBRAGcG1RfI/AAAAAAAABR8/3CZ9l_L8UOs/s1600/IMG_4505.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482077125784978930" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBRAGcG1RfI/AAAAAAAABR8/3CZ9l_L8UOs/s320/IMG_4505.jpg" /></a>my beautiful mother-in-law, linda<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBQ_yYhqqLI/AAAAAAAABR0/Rn-_OOvXLSA/s1600/IMG_4503.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482076781226404018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBQ_yYhqqLI/AAAAAAAABR0/Rn-_OOvXLSA/s320/IMG_4503.jpg" /></a> my awesome nephew, grant, who was quite witty this trip!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBQ_hymshyI/AAAAAAAABRs/kruCXGbCbHs/s1600/IMG_4501.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482076496169043746" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBQ_hymshyI/AAAAAAAABRs/kruCXGbCbHs/s320/IMG_4501.jpg" /></a>casey and sweet sophia, after he accompanied her to swimming lessons. thanks everyone for a fun week!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBQ_QzZnpKI/AAAAAAAABRk/u2jPUQS-Uzw/s1600/IMG_4521.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482076204324856994" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TBQ_QzZnpKI/AAAAAAAABRk/u2jPUQS-Uzw/s320/IMG_4521.jpg" /></a>even charlie had fun!<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-55894709372122222752010-06-06T10:14:00.000-07:002010-06-06T10:50:08.790-07:00casey the photographer<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvd_-8r_TI/AAAAAAAABRc/8MTpGRiKOzU/s1600/IMG_4465.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479717462925376818" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvd_-8r_TI/AAAAAAAABRc/8MTpGRiKOzU/s320/IMG_4465.jpg" /></a> casey has been really into the idea of being a photojounalist lately, just like his uncle cory, and has been lookin for willing "models" and things in nature to practice his photography skills on. dressed for church and with freshly curled hair (i'm trying one new thing each day with my gimp hand, and curling hair was today's challenge) he went to work. these pics are for bran, but i was impressed with the photography and lighting skills of my boy and decided to share. <br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvdnWNPNXI/AAAAAAAABRU/ADx5wcihG_A/s1600/IMG_4474.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479717039672079730" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvdnWNPNXI/AAAAAAAABRU/ADx5wcihG_A/s320/IMG_4474.jpg" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvcuZQS45I/AAAAAAAABRM/9yHVv1uYSaQ/s1600/IMG_4477.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479716061237666706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvcuZQS45I/AAAAAAAABRM/9yHVv1uYSaQ/s320/IMG_4477.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvcXdSQYYI/AAAAAAAABRE/BKm0XS8Tp48/s1600/IMG_4487.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479715667182641538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvcXdSQYYI/AAAAAAAABRE/BKm0XS8Tp48/s320/IMG_4487.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvah2ISKzI/AAAAAAAABQ8/DYHyiIBlEdQ/s1600/IMG_4489.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479713646627138354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvah2ISKzI/AAAAAAAABQ8/DYHyiIBlEdQ/s320/IMG_4489.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvZgaT1YQI/AAAAAAAABQ0/IPOBZMOTRKk/s1600/IMG_4492.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479712522467893506" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvZgaT1YQI/AAAAAAAABQ0/IPOBZMOTRKk/s320/IMG_4492.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvZHDY9ufI/AAAAAAAABQs/dXd0N2ap6m8/s1600/IMG_4496.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479712086818666994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvZHDY9ufI/AAAAAAAABQs/dXd0N2ap6m8/s320/IMG_4496.jpg" /></a> once the dog decided to cop a feel and try to get himself into every shot, we had to shut down the operation, but it was way fun while it lasted. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvYzWudmTI/AAAAAAAABQk/McidJyEZ_Cc/s1600/IMG_4485.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479711748411726130" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvYzWudmTI/AAAAAAAABQk/McidJyEZ_Cc/s320/IMG_4485.jpg" /></a>the casinator, photographer extraordinaire!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvYiEWOuWI/AAAAAAAABQc/iJrwco9j2bM/s1600/IMG_4486.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479711451420473698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvYiEWOuWI/AAAAAAAABQc/iJrwco9j2bM/s320/IMG_4486.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvYRqbV_BI/AAAAAAAABQU/DRkOyGO38Og/s1600/IMG_4499.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479711169584692242" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvYRqbV_BI/AAAAAAAABQU/DRkOyGO38Og/s320/IMG_4499.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvX-5heVlI/AAAAAAAABQM/oHrbtlKgD-I/s1600/IMG_4500.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479710847219422802" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAvX-5heVlI/AAAAAAAABQM/oHrbtlKgD-I/s320/IMG_4500.jpg" /></a> <div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-15165875785739061602010-06-04T08:48:00.000-07:002010-06-04T14:23:50.856-07:00incredible pizza<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAld0vImb7I/AAAAAAAABQE/qaEj9czIwCg/s1600/IMG_4365.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479013582260039602" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAld0vImb7I/AAAAAAAABQE/qaEj9czIwCg/s400/IMG_4365.jpg" /></a> we recently visited incredible pizza during one of our trips to the ortho center in springfield. the kids had a blast and it was fun seeing them enjoy it so much. i didn't get a picture, but casey's favorite attraction was laser tag. he's pretty sure that's his new favorite thing.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAldgWupH5I/AAAAAAAABP8/hccwQnIkJik/s1600/IMG_4362.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479013232111329170" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAldgWupH5I/AAAAAAAABP8/hccwQnIkJik/s320/IMG_4362.jpg" /></a> go carts!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAldO0ob91I/AAAAAAAABP0/dvf3eCDVpY4/s1600/IMG_4356.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479012930900719442" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAldO0ob91I/AAAAAAAABP0/dvf3eCDVpY4/s320/IMG_4356.jpg" /></a> fun in the arcade<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAlc6szsGBI/AAAAAAAABPs/rRFTJgfX0kc/s1600/IMG_4358.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479012585203046418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAlc6szsGBI/AAAAAAAABPs/rRFTJgfX0kc/s320/IMG_4358.jpg" /></a>say cheese :)</div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAlch4Rvu5I/AAAAAAAABPk/Sk1zpTKf8iw/s1600/IMG_4388.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479012158785174418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAlch4Rvu5I/AAAAAAAABPk/Sk1zpTKf8iw/s320/IMG_4388.jpg" /></a> charlie and casey have been best buddies since bran left. someone had to take over the job and i was pretty sure it wasn't going to be me. charlie is also finally becoming friends with skippy, our cat. the other cat is another story! 1 out of 2 aint bad.<br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAlb6ipi8mI/AAAAAAAABPc/ImlR0NRzF1U/s1600/IMG_4348.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479011482964521570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/TAlb6ipi8mI/AAAAAAAABPc/ImlR0NRzF1U/s320/IMG_4348.jpg" /></a> walking the dog<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center">i finally got my pins out of my finger this week, and i am so happy about that. i still have a small splint because there were several little bones that are in the right places at the moment but could easily move. now onto the stage of physical therapy which is a delicate balance between getting the finger moving without causing further damage. i am very happy to be on the downhill stretch of recovery. i have a long way to go, but i'm pretty sure the hardest stages are behind me. thanks for all your prayers! i had a video for you but couldn't get it to publish.....you're probably better off that way!</p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-39318198954427165532010-05-26T08:54:00.000-07:002010-05-26T09:51:17.551-07:00god's grace<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1Km5H2JdI/AAAAAAAABPU/m63u11gP9go/s1600/IMG_4096.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475614753981605330" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1Km5H2JdI/AAAAAAAABPU/m63u11gP9go/s320/IMG_4096.jpg" /></a> i don't know why i've been putting it off, but it's been a really long time since i updated the blog. i guess maybe i don't want to be reminded of the past couple of months. brandon left for ft. hood, then iraq mid-march. this isn't our first separation by any means, but is by far proving to be the most difficult. i can't really describe the feeling of having to say goodbye to your best friend, knowing you will have to live without him for an entire year. that feels unbearably long.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1KN6fjWGI/AAAAAAAABPM/SDuUJ9fflX8/s1600/IMG_4101.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475614324852742242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1KN6fjWGI/AAAAAAAABPM/SDuUJ9fflX8/s320/IMG_4101.jpg" /></a> support came in a hurry and we were blessed by many visits from the people we love. my mom actually left her job twice to come out and help us through the most difficult transition.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1JywKVOaI/AAAAAAAABPE/F8mdeKQLV5U/s1600/IMG_4283.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475613858222913954" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1JywKVOaI/AAAAAAAABPE/F8mdeKQLV5U/s320/IMG_4283.jpg" /></a> my brother, dustin, came out and we've also been able to meet him in st. louis for some fun as well.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1I8eB0hII/AAAAAAAABO8/fH5igTpil9M/s1600/IMG_4225.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475612925642441858" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1I8eB0hII/AAAAAAAABO8/fH5igTpil9M/s320/IMG_4225.jpg" /></a> my wonderful mother-in-law also came down several times in the last couple of months to help us out for different reasons, and even brought the old man with her once to help mow the yard and do some other things around the house.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1IoE-VLQI/AAAAAAAABO0/bb0m35y2EGE/s1600/IMG_4145.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475612575319534850" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1IoE-VLQI/AAAAAAAABO0/bb0m35y2EGE/s320/IMG_4145.jpg" /></a> my adorable nephew jackson, my brother pete, and sister-in-law jenny were also much welcome visitors to our home. unfortunately, an unexpected surgery caused me to miss a visit up to see my newly born nephew, jordan. that problem will be rectified asap!! <br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1HeeiPUQI/AAAAAAAABOk/jrxULCpmv7U/s1600/IMG_4147.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475611310870712578" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1HeeiPUQI/AAAAAAAABOk/jrxULCpmv7U/s320/IMG_4147.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1HIAvyLMI/AAAAAAAABOc/NqkLwTSect8/s1600/IMG_4290.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475610924917337282" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1HIAvyLMI/AAAAAAAABOc/NqkLwTSect8/s320/IMG_4290.jpg" /></a> with the help of my mom and mother-in-law, i was able to fly out and see brandon in texas one final time before he flew to iraq. very bittersweet to see him and be with him, but have to say goodbye yet again. </div><div> </div><div>i want to thank not only the wonderful family that has been to the house, but all of the friends and family that have supported and continue to support our family from near and far. we are making steps in the right direction with god's help and i know he has a wonderful plan in mind for my family.......i started to doubt it when i continued to struggle with panic attacks, continued back problems, a badly broken finger, and backing our new aspen into a telephone pole, but god is good and has humbled me and taught me many lessons through these trials. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1GqrQEcdI/AAAAAAAABOU/9EgIVTeHJgM/s1600/IMG_4102.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475610420930965970" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1GqrQEcdI/AAAAAAAABOU/9EgIVTeHJgM/s400/IMG_4102.jpg" /></a> i am blessed beyond words for two children that love me despite my many flaws and help me daily to reach a place of peace and contentment. i'm not there yet, but i know i'll get there. maybe it will take a year to get there, but i trust in god to care for brandon overseas and care for us at home. i know i can do all things through christ who strenghthens me.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1GNAU6WmI/AAAAAAAABOM/WnxlPdXYchY/s1600/IMG_4163.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475609911192345186" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S_1GNAU6WmI/AAAAAAAABOM/WnxlPdXYchY/s400/IMG_4163.jpg" /></a><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-17632121749848468292010-03-03T10:40:00.001-08:002010-03-03T11:02:23.088-08:00Happy Birthday Casey and Sophia!<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46w-Vy35KI/AAAAAAAABOE/JqDTJqMFhK0/s1600-h/DSCN0635.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444483584586409122" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46w-Vy35KI/AAAAAAAABOE/JqDTJqMFhK0/s400/DSCN0635.jpg" /></a> My baby boy turned 12 this past weekend! He's grown a few inches taller this year and is sporting a deeper voice. Casey and his cousin Sophia have birthdays only one week apart so this year we had a little celebration to honor them both.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46woZI38ZI/AAAAAAAABN8/3843JyXaQ84/s1600-h/DSCN0634.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444483207526871442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46woZI38ZI/AAAAAAAABN8/3843JyXaQ84/s320/DSCN0634.jpg" /></a> Grandma Owens ordered a delicious cake.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46vtFNGpbI/AAAAAAAABNs/zazItftnqX0/s1600-h/DSCN0646.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444482188563621298" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46vtFNGpbI/AAAAAAAABNs/zazItftnqX0/s320/DSCN0646.jpg" /></a> Casey, Sophie, Grant, and Aunt Sheryl checking out the new gifts.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46u8T-br7I/AAAAAAAABNk/5ZJKZI551gg/s1600-h/DSCN0644.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444481350715027378" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46u8T-br7I/AAAAAAAABNk/5ZJKZI551gg/s320/DSCN0644.jpg" /></a>I couldn't resist adding this picture........beautiful Sophia.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46tZyXXsJI/AAAAAAAABNU/o6x8ry70y_c/s1600-h/DSCN0650.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444479658065637522" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S46tZyXXsJI/AAAAAAAABNU/o6x8ry70y_c/s320/DSCN0650.jpg" /></a> It was a wonderful birthday weekend! Happy Birthday Nate-Nate!</div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-1755951566652828682010-02-24T15:26:00.000-08:002010-02-24T15:47:09.361-08:00Just one good picture<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W475cbLWI/AAAAAAAABNM/HvbJhz4p6uo/s1600-h/DSCN0627.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441959063918947682" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W475cbLWI/AAAAAAAABNM/HvbJhz4p6uo/s400/DSCN0627.jpg" /></a>Just one decent family picture before Brandon leaves for Iraq. Is that too much to ask? Yeah, a "sort of nice" family picture......finally. Look below to see the process. Do you see what I have to deal with?<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W4onAujNI/AAAAAAAABNE/yb2pSsGT5Bg/s1600-h/DSCN0618.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441958732553424082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W4onAujNI/AAAAAAAABNE/yb2pSsGT5Bg/s320/DSCN0618.jpg" /></a> Dork Dog<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W4WLu0RYI/AAAAAAAABM8/eYuq25KvCiw/s1600-h/DSCN0617.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441958415992898946" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W4WLu0RYI/AAAAAAAABM8/eYuq25KvCiw/s320/DSCN0617.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W4DLeXp3I/AAAAAAAABM0/rgPPbMrdjYQ/s1600-h/DSCN0620.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441958089506400114" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W4DLeXp3I/AAAAAAAABM0/rgPPbMrdjYQ/s320/DSCN0620.jpg" /></a> Seriously??<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W3x8veRDI/AAAAAAAABMs/tig0QZyMoVA/s1600-h/DSCN0622.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441957793493828658" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W3x8veRDI/AAAAAAAABMs/tig0QZyMoVA/s320/DSCN0622.jpg" /></a> Nice double chin, lady.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W3ZLYYdII/AAAAAAAABMk/ax-izCyLNbU/s1600-h/DSCN0623.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441957367926781058" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W3ZLYYdII/AAAAAAAABMk/ax-izCyLNbU/s320/DSCN0623.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W2p35Uw1I/AAAAAAAABMc/hUogcrG8ijM/s1600-h/DSCN0625.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441956555242390354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W2p35Uw1I/AAAAAAAABMc/hUogcrG8ijM/s320/DSCN0625.jpg" /></a> <div>Huh, did it click yet? <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W2PLECELI/AAAAAAAABMU/GF-9dPibjio/s1600-h/DSCN0628.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 309px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441956096531108018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W2PLECELI/AAAAAAAABMU/GF-9dPibjio/s320/DSCN0628.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W17NonSsI/AAAAAAAABMM/RiHqGK8Szkg/s1600-h/DSCN0629.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441955753624029890" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4W17NonSsI/AAAAAAAABMM/RiHqGK8Szkg/s320/DSCN0629.jpg" /></a> This is painful.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-69128677618789666672010-02-20T15:00:00.000-08:002010-02-22T03:47:23.193-08:00Gearing up...<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4BrAIqhTZI/AAAAAAAABME/LAjEqGPBdE0/s1600-h/DSCN0613.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440465999933558162" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4BrAIqhTZI/AAAAAAAABME/LAjEqGPBdE0/s400/DSCN0613.jpg" /></a> Well, Brandon picked up his deployment gear from CIF today. It's only a few short weeks away from his trip to the sandbox. Although we aren't looking forward to the separation, the kids decided to have some fun and gear up to see what it would feel like to wear all that poundage.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4Bqu8fUDSI/AAAAAAAABL8/JB9FJeRLhF0/s1600-h/DSCN0601.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440465704607550754" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4Bqu8fUDSI/AAAAAAAABL8/JB9FJeRLhF0/s320/DSCN0601.jpg" /></a> Even empty, this ruck sack nearly pulled Kyla over backwards.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4Bqb4V5yYI/AAAAAAAABL0/fq-xMTH-gyM/s1600-h/DSCN0599.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440465377076824450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4Bqb4V5yYI/AAAAAAAABL0/fq-xMTH-gyM/s320/DSCN0599.jpg" /></a>Suiting up.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4BqMpn7YNI/AAAAAAAABLs/sOONbqnLigA/s1600-h/DSCN0591.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440465115427856594" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4BqMpn7YNI/AAAAAAAABLs/sOONbqnLigA/s320/DSCN0591.jpg" /></a> Some pictures from family game day.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4Bp5trDY-I/AAAAAAAABLk/MvOMeDRsPvQ/s1600-h/DSCN0590.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440464790097191906" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S4Bp5trDY-I/AAAAAAAABLk/MvOMeDRsPvQ/s320/DSCN0590.jpg" /></a> </div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-45684640711958196692010-01-03T17:13:00.001-08:002010-01-03T17:43:17.964-08:00New Year<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FDuk51vLI/AAAAAAAABLc/rvqUt3SvMBs/s1600-h/DSCN0549.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422689893790104754" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FDuk51vLI/AAAAAAAABLc/rvqUt3SvMBs/s320/DSCN0549.JPG" /></a> Happy New Year Everyone!! Our new year started with a sleep deprivation experiment that Casey is working on for the science fair. This is a picture of him struggling through a timed math test in the wee hours of the morning.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FDdVPA9lI/AAAAAAAABLU/-RQl0HMT5RU/s1600-h/DSCN0540.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422689597526177362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FDdVPA9lI/AAAAAAAABLU/-RQl0HMT5RU/s320/DSCN0540.JPG" /></a> We did quite a few home projects during our two week break including caulking the tub, fixing the jetted tub pump, blowing over a foot of extra insulation into the attic, cleaning the garage, ordering new bedroom linens, and installing new hardware on the kitchen cabinets and drawers. Owning your own home is both rewarding and exhausting! Here is a before picture of our new cabinet hardward.....<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FC-sORhAI/AAAAAAAABLM/OCYVWW2dCsI/s1600-h/DSCN0544.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422689071121138690" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FC-sORhAI/AAAAAAAABLM/OCYVWW2dCsI/s320/DSCN0544.JPG" /></a> ....and after. Simple and functional....we love it!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FCns1IKDI/AAAAAAAABLE/jPsW_3_o5Vw/s1600-h/DSCN0553.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422688676147111986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FCns1IKDI/AAAAAAAABLE/jPsW_3_o5Vw/s320/DSCN0553.JPG" /></a>Kyla and Casey modeling their new glasses from Grandma M.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FCVJsgchI/AAAAAAAABK8/kf0FUwqA7bk/s1600-h/DSCN0555.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422688357478068754" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FCVJsgchI/AAAAAAAABK8/kf0FUwqA7bk/s320/DSCN0555.JPG" /></a> We got a little bit of snow today. It was enough to have a little fun with.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FCE8KyvWI/AAAAAAAABK0/nVEIg_zk29o/s1600-h/DSCN0556.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422688078969093474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FCE8KyvWI/AAAAAAAABK0/nVEIg_zk29o/s320/DSCN0556.JPG" /></a>Our snow bunny.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FB0BdqBwI/AAAAAAAABKs/2xW-OYLimYE/s1600-h/DSCN0557.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422687788332615426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FB0BdqBwI/AAAAAAAABKs/2xW-OYLimYE/s320/DSCN0557.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />The kids quickly realized our back yard has way too many trees for sledding and they headed out through the neighborhood in search of the perfect hill.<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FBYtCNLeI/AAAAAAAABKk/dKcFTerzGLQ/s1600-h/DSCN0558.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422687318992301538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FBYtCNLeI/AAAAAAAABKk/dKcFTerzGLQ/s320/DSCN0558.JPG" /></a> Even Chobie loves the snow!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FBGozitTI/AAAAAAAABKc/ZWytLK9ar9I/s1600-h/DSCN0559.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422687008619410738" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/S0FBGozitTI/AAAAAAAABKc/ZWytLK9ar9I/s320/DSCN0559.JPG" /></a> Happy New Year!!!<br /><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-2010651806271959062009-12-25T18:14:00.000-08:002009-12-25T18:43:20.260-08:00Christmas Memories<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzV1ZzXiNWI/AAAAAAAABKU/Sh3zhi7rd4Y/s1600-h/DSCN0504.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419366812756358498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzV1ZzXiNWI/AAAAAAAABKU/Sh3zhi7rd4Y/s320/DSCN0504.jpg" /></a> We had a wonderful Christmas this year and it all started with a visit from the Fergusons and Brandon's parents. No family gathering at the Owens' house is complete without a few rounds of guitar hero. Casey was sporting his new hairdo for the event.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzV088W9CMI/AAAAAAAABKM/uOrYzKW7y9I/s1600-h/DSCN0505.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419366316953635010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzV088W9CMI/AAAAAAAABKM/uOrYzKW7y9I/s320/DSCN0505.jpg" /></a>Casey and Sophia rocked it out. I didn't get Grant in the picture singing, but he had some lungs!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzV0oOfL6SI/AAAAAAAABKE/DIwBXjhKgQo/s1600-h/DSCN0513.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419365961042749730" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzV0oOfL6SI/AAAAAAAABKE/DIwBXjhKgQo/s320/DSCN0513.jpg" /></a> Opening presents.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzV0MrwR1pI/AAAAAAAABJ8/bjCqMNNB5t0/s1600-h/DSCN0518.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419365487862732434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzV0MrwR1pI/AAAAAAAABJ8/bjCqMNNB5t0/s320/DSCN0518.jpg" /></a> Gingerbread house making was lots of fun and the kids got very creative.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVz56wOLoI/AAAAAAAABJ0/y23yfrIMRrY/s1600-h/DSCN0522.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419365165471510146" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVz56wOLoI/AAAAAAAABJ0/y23yfrIMRrY/s320/DSCN0522.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVzmz3IbhI/AAAAAAAABJs/Uf0Cu6jGzsU/s1600-h/DSCN0520.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419364837203930642" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVzmz3IbhI/AAAAAAAABJs/Uf0Cu6jGzsU/s320/DSCN0520.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVzTVxca5I/AAAAAAAABJk/26lP9J2Mv0w/s1600-h/DSCN0524.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419364502709496722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVzTVxca5I/AAAAAAAABJk/26lP9J2Mv0w/s320/DSCN0524.jpg" /></a> Grant made a mall, Kyla made a restaurant, Sophia made a house, and Casey made a church.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVy7sct_7I/AAAAAAAABJc/M_IK-ZzyuWA/s1600-h/DSCN0528.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419364096479723442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVy7sct_7I/AAAAAAAABJc/M_IK-ZzyuWA/s320/DSCN0528.jpg" /></a>Best buddies.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVyjjB4d1I/AAAAAAAABJU/SVbq95oCNyg/s1600-h/DSCN0534.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419363681634383698" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVyjjB4d1I/AAAAAAAABJU/SVbq95oCNyg/s320/DSCN0534.jpg" /></a>The relatives went home on Christmas Eve day due to nasty weather conditions so we woke up on Christmas morning, just the 4 of us. There was a beautiful layer of white on the ground and ice crystals floating around in the air. It was a perfect setting to a wonderful morning with Bran and the kids. Since Brandon will miss next Christmas, it was extra special to us to spend this time together. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVyT9Gf0dI/AAAAAAAABJM/kcK7Klfjfcc/s1600-h/DSCN0535.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419363413755154898" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVyT9Gf0dI/AAAAAAAABJM/kcK7Klfjfcc/s320/DSCN0535.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVyCo8vUYI/AAAAAAAABJE/1iGI7u2ah5k/s1600-h/DSCN0536.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419363116287742338" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVyCo8vUYI/AAAAAAAABJE/1iGI7u2ah5k/s320/DSCN0536.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVxvm3Sr8I/AAAAAAAABI8/R02g4NxrYQY/s1600-h/DSCN0498.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419362789310508994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SzVxvm3Sr8I/AAAAAAAABI8/R02g4NxrYQY/s320/DSCN0498.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><p align="center">.......and no Owens blog is complete without a dog picture......there ya go. Merry Christmas everyone!!</p>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-52143984428007313222009-12-09T19:03:00.000-08:002009-12-10T19:05:34.229-08:00Merry Christmas!!<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBnNjI9bYI/AAAAAAAABI0/LlV4YMHEkcM/s1600-h/DSCN0436.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413440234568117634" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBnNjI9bYI/AAAAAAAABI0/LlV4YMHEkcM/s400/DSCN0436.JPG" /></a> Merry Christmas family and friends! I know many of you check our blog often, but for those that are visiting for the first time this year, a family update is in order. This past May, we were stationed to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and in many ways it was like coming home. This is the place where Kyla was born and the place where our children spent many of their childhood years. It will be the place where Kyla graduates high school in a few short years.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBm6pHnikI/AAAAAAAABIs/yiqF2O1bbz4/s1600-h/DSCN0470.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413439909755587138" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBm6pHnikI/AAAAAAAABIs/yiqF2O1bbz4/s320/DSCN0470.JPG" /></a> Casey started 6th grade this year and has been working on his big Science Fair Project. He is a precious boy, kind-hearted in every way. Casey has been enjoying building new relationships at his new school.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBmnw31ozI/AAAAAAAABIk/gt05mGTHsGY/s1600-h/DSCN0472.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413439585419371314" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBmnw31ozI/AAAAAAAABIk/gt05mGTHsGY/s320/DSCN0472.JPG" /></a> Kyla started her first year of high school this year as a Freshman. She has been researching colleges and looks forward to learning to drive next summer. This beautiful young lady is growing up to be everything we hoped for.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBmVNSQGSI/AAAAAAAABIc/_93Ix3UI27s/s1600-h/DSCN0444.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413439266628835618" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBmVNSQGSI/AAAAAAAABIc/_93Ix3UI27s/s320/DSCN0444.JPG" /></a>Brandon is working at the MP schoolhouse developing curriculum for the CID courses this year. Unfortunatley, we got the news that he will be deploying this spring to Iraq for a year. We are confident that God has a special plan for our family and I know that our prayers for peace will be answered as we work our way through this challenge. Although we aren't looking forward to the separation, we are proud to be a part of something bigger than ourselves and looking forward to the newfound strength that we are sure to find through the hardship.</div><div></div><div>I am teaching this year in 4th grade and really enjoying the challenge, much to my surprise. It's a blessing to be at the same school as Casey this year. I was hesitant to leave the little guys in 1st grade, but find this new age group interesting and fulfilling.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBlzY0WUSI/AAAAAAAABIU/mBir5Z8F9iA/s1600-h/DSCN0467.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438685609087266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SyBlzY0WUSI/AAAAAAAABIU/mBir5Z8F9iA/s320/DSCN0467.JPG" /></a> The newest addition to our family this year was our Golden Retriever puppy, Charlie. After losing our good friend, Jake, a year ago, it was a blessing to have Charlie join our family.</div><div></div><div>I am grateful this year to celebrate the birth of the Savior that eventually led to the death of the Savior, a gift of grace to us all. Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year!</div><div></div><div>Love, The Owens Family</div><div align="center"></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-22920743209213466782009-11-29T14:39:00.000-08:002009-11-29T15:20:07.058-08:00Thankful<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL8htXqvAI/AAAAAAAABIM/8WNdZs9Q9FM/s1600/DSCN0385.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409663758470134786" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL8htXqvAI/AAAAAAAABIM/8WNdZs9Q9FM/s400/DSCN0385.jpg" /></a> Our family has been incredibly blessed this year in many ways, and I am very thankful for these blessings. I am thankful for our new home, a good new job that helps support my family, great children that never cease to amaze me, and a husband that I couldn't imagine going through life without.....oh yeah, and Charlie. :) Unfortunately, we found out recently that Brandon will be deploying to Iraq for a year next March......maybe that's why I'm feeling so sappy! We ask for prayers as we work through this challenge and also prayers for Brandon's safety.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL8JDzLv3I/AAAAAAAABIE/GmztosE21NE/s1600/DSCN0391.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409663334994394994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL8JDzLv3I/AAAAAAAABIE/GmztosE21NE/s400/DSCN0391.jpg" /></a> Kyla and Casey have been growing and changing in many ways this past year. They have stepped up to become more active members in decision making and taking care of the house. They are responsible and amazing. I am thankful beyond words for these two wonderful people.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL72cxhsoI/AAAAAAAABH8/4FLTQao66mk/s1600/DSCN0399.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409663015280816770" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL72cxhsoI/AAAAAAAABH8/4FLTQao66mk/s320/DSCN0399.jpg" /></a> Adding to the list of things I'm thankful for is my extended family. I have two wonderful parents and 3 brothers that I love dearly. My parents in-law are and have always been great friends to me. I am also thankful for the brother-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law that I consider my siblings. I am also blessed to be the aunt of 2 nephews and a niece.....I can't imagine life before they were here! Unfortunately, we don't get to see all of our family each holiday, as we are spread so far out, but we were able to spend some quality time with the Owens side of the family this week during Thanksgiving. Unfortunately I didn't take as many pictures as I should have, but here are few.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL7lDPVPiI/AAAAAAAABH0/ypfJhYdqsq4/s1600/DSCN0402.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409662716368731682" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL7lDPVPiI/AAAAAAAABH0/ypfJhYdqsq4/s320/DSCN0402.jpg" /></a> Brandon and his dad, Will. Two peas in a pod.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL6Q7ZypGI/AAAAAAAABHk/T92GZmplc2E/s1600/DSCN0426.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409661271156106338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL6Q7ZypGI/AAAAAAAABHk/T92GZmplc2E/s320/DSCN0426.jpg" /></a>Despite the age gap, the kids always find a way to have fun together. This is Kyla, Casey, and Sophia dressing up.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL56VnaAvI/AAAAAAAABHc/Q7xubC7VSb8/s1600/DSCN0421.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409660883055543026" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL56VnaAvI/AAAAAAAABHc/Q7xubC7VSb8/s320/DSCN0421.jpg" /></a>We had a nice visit from Brandon's cousins, aunt & uncle, and grandma as well. Everyone brought a dog and Casey and Sophia kept charge of them. I think there were 5, but I lost count after 4.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL5n4K0W8I/AAAAAAAABHU/6WePXD4304Y/s1600/DSCN0428.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409660565913361346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SxL5n4K0W8I/AAAAAAAABHU/6WePXD4304Y/s320/DSCN0428.jpg" /></a>Charlie and Maggie.....new best friends.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-41432714401771818292009-11-02T15:27:00.000-08:002009-11-02T16:25:57.718-08:00Fifteen<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su92P5Wh1KI/AAAAAAAABHM/WuT1pxzLSzs/s1600-h/IMG_4030.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399664493705942178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su92P5Wh1KI/AAAAAAAABHM/WuT1pxzLSzs/s400/IMG_4030.jpg" /></a> Kyla turned 15 this week, and I can barely believe how quickly the time has passed. We had cake and presents on her actual birthday, and went to St. Louis to celebrate further this past weekend.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su913WTeyhI/AAAAAAAABHE/62WMqE4-ow0/s1600-h/IMG_4025.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399664071981058578" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su913WTeyhI/AAAAAAAABHE/62WMqE4-ow0/s320/IMG_4025.jpg" /></a> <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9uY9f0ZBI/AAAAAAAABG8/SK5Ot6BoJLg/s1600-h/IMG_4036.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399655853344449554" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9uY9f0ZBI/AAAAAAAABG8/SK5Ot6BoJLg/s320/IMG_4036.jpg" /></a>Walking Charlie downtown St. Louis before the big night out.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9t_Fz5obI/AAAAAAAABG0/yW1o7fZ_-Kk/s1600-h/IMG_4038.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399655408899563954" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9t_Fz5obI/AAAAAAAABG0/yW1o7fZ_-Kk/s320/IMG_4038.jpg" /></a>This is a cool view of the arch from our hotel. Casey was a gorilla and Kyla was a Japanese anime character that she made up herself.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9tXv_1-mI/AAAAAAAABGs/InlwZrUfMw8/s1600-h/IMG_4041.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399654733029177954" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9tXv_1-mI/AAAAAAAABGs/InlwZrUfMw8/s320/IMG_4041.jpg" /></a> Outside of TGI Fridays where we had dinner.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9tGH5OvDI/AAAAAAAABGk/O5DI5SBzS9g/s1600-h/IMG_4043.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399654430206245938" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9tGH5OvDI/AAAAAAAABGk/O5DI5SBzS9g/s320/IMG_4043.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9srKY61RI/AAAAAAAABGc/X0CRt_MhP3s/s1600-h/IMG_4059.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399653967019562258" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9srKY61RI/AAAAAAAABGc/X0CRt_MhP3s/s320/IMG_4059.jpg" /></a> We went to the St. Louis City Museum, and it was about the strangest and coolest place I've ever been.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9sL9YTa5I/AAAAAAAABGU/5dLRXLfTQxo/s1600-h/IMG_4060.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399653430951373714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9sL9YTa5I/AAAAAAAABGU/5dLRXLfTQxo/s320/IMG_4060.jpg" /></a>This is an indoor skatepark, but there were no skateboards. Instead, you swung on ropes, explored tunnels under the ramps, and slid down them.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9riNvsDMI/AAAAAAAABGM/XfsQNX6OOu8/s1600-h/IMG_4066.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399652713789918402" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9riNvsDMI/AAAAAAAABGM/XfsQNX6OOu8/s320/IMG_4066.jpg" /></a> This place was a series of underground and above ground wire tunnels and tubes. This is Brandon squeezing through one of the tubes, and this was not the tightest one! Some of the tubes went high into the sky over the parking lot and others went down underground.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9rLBoKNcI/AAAAAAAABGE/1Cc17Brk64M/s1600-h/IMG_4070.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399652315400123842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/Su9rLBoKNcI/AAAAAAAABGE/1Cc17Brk64M/s400/IMG_4070.jpg" /></a>We had a wonderful weekend....thanks Kyla for picking a great place to spend your birthday!<br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29836786.post-54494970629740928562009-10-26T18:03:00.000-07:002009-10-26T18:29:39.014-07:00This and That<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZKzOGAdNI/AAAAAAAABF8/lreGTNUOrbc/s1600-h/195.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397083447267194066" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZKzOGAdNI/AAAAAAAABF8/lreGTNUOrbc/s400/195.JPG" /></a> Here is just a hodge-podge collection of pictures from our family over the last couple of weeks.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZKfs9vSTI/AAAAAAAABF0/4yy8C9Zehto/s1600-h/185.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397083111956629810" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZKfs9vSTI/AAAAAAAABF0/4yy8C9Zehto/s320/185.JPG" /></a> Me and my good friend, Steven Jackson, just hangin' out.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZKJ-l5mAI/AAAAAAAABFs/Bu_P5raP6yw/s1600-h/187.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397082738731358210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZKJ-l5mAI/AAAAAAAABFs/Bu_P5raP6yw/s320/187.JPG" /></a> My mom made these awesome curtains for my classroom and I couldn't be happier! The picture doesn't do it justice....they have a cute gingham background in the pleats that you can't see from the pic. I've had so many compliments on them....thanks mom!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZJ0fFwTBI/AAAAAAAABFk/X-GAYcf1-7g/s1600-h/189.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397082369497779218" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZJ0fFwTBI/AAAAAAAABFk/X-GAYcf1-7g/s320/189.JPG" /></a>Casey and I headed to school....GO TIGERS!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZJhk-04SI/AAAAAAAABFc/I1aB0SHPb50/s1600-h/192.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397082044661817634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZJhk-04SI/AAAAAAAABFc/I1aB0SHPb50/s320/192.JPG" /></a>Chobie, bobie, puddin' pie.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZJM8wtIaI/AAAAAAAABFU/s3nbiQNdcL8/s1600-h/196.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397081690267787682" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZJM8wtIaI/AAAAAAAABFU/s3nbiQNdcL8/s320/196.JPG" /></a>I was tickled pink when my 14 and 11 year-olds agreed to ride the cows.....what good sports!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZI2FeuUSI/AAAAAAAABFM/rhKwC_tVYgI/s1600-h/199.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397081297471295778" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZI2FeuUSI/AAAAAAAABFM/rhKwC_tVYgI/s400/199.JPG" /></a> Kyla and daddy waiting for Casey to finish up in the haunted house. Kyla drew the line at a blow-up bouncy house.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZIceEOqtI/AAAAAAAABFE/w5oxvLcYaiY/s1600-h/202.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397080857394457298" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZIceEOqtI/AAAAAAAABFE/w5oxvLcYaiY/s320/202.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZICwRG-uI/AAAAAAAABE8/34AiKjIUue0/s1600-h/204.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397080415603718882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZICwRG-uI/AAAAAAAABE8/34AiKjIUue0/s320/204.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Pumpkin decorating.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZHu5Wn3RI/AAAAAAAABE0/_MmJat6Wk9s/s1600-h/206.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397080074445380882" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZHu5Wn3RI/AAAAAAAABE0/_MmJat6Wk9s/s320/206.JPG" /></a> The baby.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZHeKfDmTI/AAAAAAAABEs/dg3X5CEPQJE/s1600-h/210.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397079786986379570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zItkh790iEE/SuZHeKfDmTI/AAAAAAAABEs/dg3X5CEPQJE/s320/210.JPG" /></a>Kyla and Casey made a chocolate cookie haunted house....and it was delicious!<br /><div align="center"> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brandon, Misty, Kyla and Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01466293665543155392noreply@blogger.com4