tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316647712024-03-21T15:27:43.238-05:00Urban LifeMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-84984299763916805112009-10-18T20:23:00.003-05:002009-10-18T20:43:19.911-05:00Two Months Already?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Yesterday was October 17th which means Ryan is now 2 months old. I can't believe how quickly time has gone and how much he has changed already. He is really starting to verbalize with lots of coos and grunts. His eyes light up when he sees Mommy and Daddy and we think he is loving the dogs. He doesn't seem to be at all frightened by them and they are very gentle with him. He has out grown most of his 0-3 month clothes and is almost out of Size 1 diapers. He is working hard on holding his head up and is so very strong! Below are some of the cute pics we've taken this month...</span><br /><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394118815965629250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuo1z50S7iUUueI2e-Nkz-KqCfX8OIQ_AhCYXPx_V5ESVBQJH7CILntDu0G46sv8lnSoBEXjzE8RYZ66xcmPe-befvqBM4PJblc6TtTPodkoaLN0mAXbLVPDXMjtT9eIQdFrrF/s320/IMG_3860.JPG" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">My Little Redneck</span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n3OK6BD7YhAIRky5HiowNS_E0M8yUvJJsNcD1QA5U9pE8BR31irFvtM0bFnRG7_XwrYAHuJLavwis_vbyEjnO_T0gh1O1UPsFZD0aJO0sS-sr6FEAxUWiFruFycGYAgeaLCQ/s1600-h/IMG_3856.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394118805412696466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n3OK6BD7YhAIRky5HiowNS_E0M8yUvJJsNcD1QA5U9pE8BR31irFvtM0bFnRG7_XwrYAHuJLavwis_vbyEjnO_T0gh1O1UPsFZD0aJO0sS-sr6FEAxUWiFruFycGYAgeaLCQ/s320/IMG_3856.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">A proud papa</span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQt_4C2kaE1bmwmP0fhlsLfR7cxaCLOMyIF0sqpjFo25TW5HOBVgm1TcQbLqgndcWbxRcIvq5EL1GdigfDbskYzelHHyxq0CPp6lqCsbrRaF21Tv3wJLbAJvZu-3RXpSYgln-v/s1600-h/IMG_3853.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394118797449638450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQt_4C2kaE1bmwmP0fhlsLfR7cxaCLOMyIF0sqpjFo25TW5HOBVgm1TcQbLqgndcWbxRcIvq5EL1GdigfDbskYzelHHyxq0CPp6lqCsbrRaF21Tv3wJLbAJvZu-3RXpSYgln-v/s320/IMG_3853.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The mobile is fascinating!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrw4S8VswnexzXMOdbIpJnUJcTS4jXIQECF49vULowfTExH8HnNiDiUdJYyntPWteEVLsst6BJSOyP54Wu5AdRf5nd-M__3NU-Ozaay9iiFjTmpoFir_Qefu2qSSnC7d7YwXyR/s1600-h/IMG_3849.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394118793747915458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrw4S8VswnexzXMOdbIpJnUJcTS4jXIQECF49vULowfTExH8HnNiDiUdJYyntPWteEVLsst6BJSOyP54Wu5AdRf5nd-M__3NU-Ozaay9iiFjTmpoFir_Qefu2qSSnC7d7YwXyR/s320/IMG_3849.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The perfect frown!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejorPX_8_ZWxYxs2ryvCYzjqZn7bft5_zQZFabDf-Jm1Nr7QIH8fokkFLo90HssNkP9vPL18ziyesEQXM4Cuj7xSQXXQrrilPOEJJ-YXg3nfUFkRKeK0gROcnqQ0SnRaPXc0A/s1600-h/IMG_3842.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394118784745069090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejorPX_8_ZWxYxs2ryvCYzjqZn7bft5_zQZFabDf-Jm1Nr7QIH8fokkFLo90HssNkP9vPL18ziyesEQXM4Cuj7xSQXXQrrilPOEJJ-YXg3nfUFkRKeK0gROcnqQ0SnRaPXc0A/s320/IMG_3842.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Sweetness...</span></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-88307954659852630932009-10-03T13:38:00.002-05:002009-10-03T13:52:54.030-05:00Sweet Dreams and Fingers Crossed<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Today was what I hope is the first of many days to come of Ryan sleeping in his own room! He has been sleeping in a bassinet in our room for the past 6 wks, but we are getting ready to make the transition to his room. I say that like I am confident of our decision, but truthfully I am very nervous about it. Our room is downstairs, while he is upstairs. I am not sure exactly when we'll begin to try nights up there, but I wanted to start to get him used to sleeping in his own space. So, today we started with a nap. He slept quite soundly for about an hour. He looked so small in the crib compared to the bassinet which I like because then it doesn't feel like he is outgrowing another thing already! Wish us luck for a smooth transition.</span><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibRk7Mt9KSOHhyphenhyphenMQIQ0DO5Zktyyhf_7OMKpl7QrbGBD6HaiEJi5dSJzhratGybHuMPOqM01ku0o-fFoiHgHB8UFp6IhEvYYSeQ5FfOoBWLwlej8U4yiDeJISVN9wtn4zKlylDg/s1600-h/DSCN2355.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388445637817722306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibRk7Mt9KSOHhyphenhyphenMQIQ0DO5Zktyyhf_7OMKpl7QrbGBD6HaiEJi5dSJzhratGybHuMPOqM01ku0o-fFoiHgHB8UFp6IhEvYYSeQ5FfOoBWLwlej8U4yiDeJISVN9wtn4zKlylDg/s320/DSCN2355.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJ-FDVFBsWiZ5-SuWzOAuaZC1JsWmXFPRXDtPBEX0v2gyCyojHyya52gkobcVadXQ3QP8qDqL-DeHishJyrgSBBGQgMfsA71oYLsmzHfb2xcixyFlRWL14ITXqsPGPu2W_Uur/s1600-h/DSCN2351.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388445630634759954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJ-FDVFBsWiZ5-SuWzOAuaZC1JsWmXFPRXDtPBEX0v2gyCyojHyya52gkobcVadXQ3QP8qDqL-DeHishJyrgSBBGQgMfsA71oYLsmzHfb2xcixyFlRWL14ITXqsPGPu2W_Uur/s320/DSCN2351.JPG" /></a></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-48931567909207406162009-10-03T12:48:00.003-05:002009-10-03T13:38:49.866-05:00Pumpkins and Cows and Lights, Oh My!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQFEs2DJbLNPkGnzCrNQyNEX6MGCdZHkH3Dil_47SnrmdN462dGdKVEWlkuZAguf3K-r-PEYgeJCqWmgTcgKfnkd4HI48jK6lQvIt_6JbFEPaVRO65JOcDIU2pwbpg0LTG1JY/s1600-h/DSCN2339.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388444284696054226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQFEs2DJbLNPkGnzCrNQyNEX6MGCdZHkH3Dil_47SnrmdN462dGdKVEWlkuZAguf3K-r-PEYgeJCqWmgTcgKfnkd4HI48jK6lQvIt_6JbFEPaVRO65JOcDIU2pwbpg0LTG1JY/s320/DSCN2339.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Wednesday night we made our annual trek to the Virginia State Fair. This was, of course, Ryan's first time, but it also seemed like a first time for Jeff and I because of its new location in Caroline County. Ryan slept for the first hour and then I got to take advantage of their nursing station when he woke up to eat. After another quick nap, during which he missed the pumpkins and half of the farm animals, he woke up and remained wide eyed for the rest of the evening. We think he was absolutely thrilled with all of the lights that are flashing and blinking on the Mid-way. We both agreed that we can't wait until next year, because it will be a whole new experience for all of us again!</span> </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSHhr1k9XLb_T1XTyzTezd6HjMMepfHB4Q_3mcz7unqHWrOEJsDeRPfdTJkdF0pVuYZSx8iecH7HlrUMDfLmYozmSWPli-7qhUZYmWYW78c61Ksdtp1WZaOn4LKTBcBad5V-G/s1600-h/DSCN2328.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388444265643293570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSHhr1k9XLb_T1XTyzTezd6HjMMepfHB4Q_3mcz7unqHWrOEJsDeRPfdTJkdF0pVuYZSx8iecH7HlrUMDfLmYozmSWPli-7qhUZYmWYW78c61Ksdtp1WZaOn4LKTBcBad5V-G/s320/DSCN2328.JPG" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRKFgwTiXEiJpwhmTxXCAb6P5hjwlpds7Y7JP2QWlLAJd7Cm7jlI92FE6sWOOdUlByyZMMhdqwuXh9z_Y7XkFoMXEp7doojN5AT3r9y6agOC3Qnbjd7WLBzMPRMxSMYErIik3/s1600-h/DSCN2330.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 239px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388444282377858930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRKFgwTiXEiJpwhmTxXCAb6P5hjwlpds7Y7JP2QWlLAJd7Cm7jlI92FE6sWOOdUlByyZMMhdqwuXh9z_Y7XkFoMXEp7doojN5AT3r9y6agOC3Qnbjd7WLBzMPRMxSMYErIik3/s320/DSCN2330.JPG" /></a></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-5278533402811360142009-09-19T20:46:00.006-05:002009-10-03T12:48:19.054-05:00It Won't Be Like This For Long...<span style="font-size:85%;">It's hard to believe, but this Thursday (17th) Ryan was 1 month old. For each of the last 4 weeks we've said to him, "1 week ago at this time (or 2 or 3) Mommy was working really hard to get you here." or... "We were cuddling you for the first time." I know they say it will only go faster, so we are trying our hardest to take in as much of it as we can. On a daily basis I think of (and of course get all teary eyed) about the Darius Rucker song, "It Won't Be Like This For Long". These are the words that make my waterworks flow...</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">He didn't have to wake up</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">He'd been up all night</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000099;">Lay'n there in bed listen'n</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000099;">To his new born baby cry</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">He makes a pot of coffee</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">He splashes water on his face</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">His wife gives him a kiss and says</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">It's gonna be OK</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">It wont be like this for long</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">One day soon we'll look back laugh'n</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">At the week we brought her home</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">This phase is gonna fly by</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">So baby just hold on</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#000099;">It wont be like this for long</span></div><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">On Tuesday we went to have pictures taken for the first time. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Below are some of my favorites...</span></p><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383363020961357698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGocSmBc-ouZwdfm7kknvBMFgGUOrFKNRIezie5G1PRY6FRea91rBHo2JVVImX76m8iXs0mj27bLhu3-6KujhBmqDvVQH_Pij6ZNQ1zUm_t7czCAIG39ozfNGaqvQEP7J4pMCi/s320/0071.jpg" /></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyHAYy0DUB2jThv-j9RwftanCvHekPH-LyqPQdLTwp8R67P3fh0oGcy45_q1s9lbRGmNIsLXCCI8ctqr-fugmjQFvsVqLWtALFi1-JlzHcWPXb4adzbgHkkd8Ii6R6VYAeKiW/s1600-h/0048.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383363019854731426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyHAYy0DUB2jThv-j9RwftanCvHekPH-LyqPQdLTwp8R67P3fh0oGcy45_q1s9lbRGmNIsLXCCI8ctqr-fugmjQFvsVqLWtALFi1-JlzHcWPXb4adzbgHkkd8Ii6R6VYAeKiW/s320/0048.jpg" /></a></span></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0VSJdNzfm9xK-fSgl6vynFas6-1hpGskIhFiTKQzHDOmvikW0uNzbw0sMqeQglKYboUyFZD2TJ2qz20I9u8T_yPTvpvZNvv96madBOJitnav2bUuB6ELG_8zggjUC20NtCcy/s1600-h/0007.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383363012963287554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0VSJdNzfm9xK-fSgl6vynFas6-1hpGskIhFiTKQzHDOmvikW0uNzbw0sMqeQglKYboUyFZD2TJ2qz20I9u8T_yPTvpvZNvv96madBOJitnav2bUuB6ELG_8zggjUC20NtCcy/s320/0007.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Ryan's 1 month stats from his doctor's appointment: </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Weight: 11 lbs 14 oz (95%)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Height: 23 1/4 in (97%)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Head: 15 in (95%)</span></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-23708775754706870552009-09-16T14:54:00.003-05:002009-09-16T15:17:02.833-05:00Makin' Me Smile...<p> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">This little guy makes me so happy. I could record him all day long!</span> </p><p> <iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz-2mb1u2b2eMWeV6cWmEl8E5zUtwfGtPuzkrxTiwe4rR8tuaSClMIMXr-M7A7dSaJsOkV-vcSnSbw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-83303849973723740362009-09-16T11:35:00.011-05:002009-09-16T13:37:16.963-05:00Adjusting to home<div align="center"><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">We can't take enough cute pictures of our little boy! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Below are some of the pictures of his 1st month at home.</span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382107145214459522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflJNn61UDylw8Q3TG3BBpXEqQ-7Dks5WqzhgNAGut4-ZPcJX_K3QVE_agTaC7IHoWqmOIGqrWxI1y2a8lphVmRD2ecFcuE759flrAZ_vmcoyFhKsBUVh7QOTNTQAEKL73gC67/s320/IMG_3597.JPG" /> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Daddy bringing Ryan in the house for the 1st time!</span><br /></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382114897035740338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjA1YOEYU5WOolu7EXBOU_MOcpioo31mIXIg65ccno706QswiUcrV_cdISocgbcYzgaLtGx6L4O5Bm95wD6eAcAHfr7c2jOQD2c6HWNhg9g8ITrdJ3sXj9Fmnl1d6TMvKiYTA6/s320/IMG_3605.JPG" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Ryan's 1st sponge bath (above)</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382134419208078962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmjLtGtEbTXRTEo34PWvywZSQOXW8YWy4IWCcb6G49AY-2-_AQniw36m9C6CmwzFwOnwHkcVVUxZoySuMroY2AJxysq6JAvTfpA62MJhrw3piRCni7lPY8sJ_L26QC9ysXiG6/s320/IMG_3619.JPG" /><span style="font-size:78%;">He loves his lotion massage after bath time!</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382107156797160754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQfSl-3yZ3YWNDmIkLOUy_C4xCnUJy3EyW_xAvkeaXcs7ncJbTo0ULxgEOwdcrTuKeEf0d3iEEoKvzN0yzIFte_GFyWON8x5dCJAvX0SnUMx6MwWedoQhjJK1iPGAK9x7-ujI/s320/IMG_3598.JPG" /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">Cozy in his papasan swing! Great investment!</span><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382107177109458258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJgYUuZ5CgnTVPtUEgDDTkZ0SupaMAFak9IsHeU-cCl6JlRq-Rco152fiDHrySWNmmQbDC3BotPhST5wS88Nf97s-3_NwbRBLwU4jEOmH9YjvISPB7gdRXt6OFJmx-SPT0qTWb/s320/DSCN2295.JPG" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">So stinkin' cute! </span></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-63126555831696814182009-09-16T08:51:00.003-05:002009-09-16T11:34:35.177-05:00The First Few<span style="font-size:85%;">As you can imagine we were thrilled to have our perfect little guy here with us and ready to be shown off to the world. So, it was quite shocking on Tuesday (Day 2 of Ryan's life) when he had to be admitted to the NICU for breathing and blood sugar issues. He spent three days there with a team of wonderful nurses. It was surely the longest three days of our lives, but we were glad for the hospital's proactive intentions and their attention to detail. Here are a few pictures from those days...</span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382066302587820898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpiPOKCllbILL0YayzxOsDSAsMgXXvK1rL5pxYqRYacasdlMeNZ5ncS05yY5TVOjKmmI19Aib_QpgTNLGK48dhZy5HdSmH97efcTS155oks28FkDnteJBxEtpkob96JO3K8rf/s320/Daddy+and+Ryan+in+NICU+2.JPG" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Before holding him, you had to do a 3 minute scrub down & cover up in the protective gowns.</span><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382066309964336706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinx6liEt9YmlCvOIgFLQNgVBZ6qBTotIkm6kMroRuFoOQ_fUgGZfZ2h978CNLWBD20vJdMS9e0-9yHZHElfBqQZHireAVul-hT1tiM2GxqIndUoWIFOMEJVx0TZk-riZmz7XHE/s320/DSCN2256.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Ryan got to wear his own clothes in the NICU because he looked like a </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">stuffed sausage in t-shirt provided by the hospital! :) </span> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382066321932713650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqti9YeMN2Lzf7_3ASMBym9xF0UHHsM2pE2BeO5mM_yspUNnuxuE-2FZqVGafKeDuXcpCkPOLBLIem2a4C_TSuaqa_RnOtom5nHgnotdl_eYrv_WxdZkFS33obnBGWPxkcN4v/s320/Good-Bye+Kisses.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Saying good-bye each time we left was painful. We are so thankful it didn't last long. </span><span style="font-size:78%;">There were other babies in the NICU who were there for weeks on end. </span><span style="font-size:78%;">Our hearts & prayers go out to their families.</span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382066325650172770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7ToggyDPhUNRzYRiw6km5C_HopEayKqlo8wMo5eqrBh2b6FySW7Z9xgG3I5PnlyYZK5NfXg0LyVZ9rAcxhjXK313re1bXpEJfvXqhuAEv-K5Ie7FD5y1QeD5pw1bb6qBXxPn/s320/Going+Home.JPG" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Going home day! Ryan was carried out by one of the NICU nurses. </span></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-22911733541184566552009-09-11T14:53:00.006-05:002009-09-11T15:26:11.797-05:00Welcome to the World!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-N0poCttFL8ypaVhyiroomCGnlp-iSLt1gHtjehUJC7Ry3mQ0DfsogMQurzG1AM9LI0wPZjjMDGscGbE4uNORoCWBgNON6w_t-5-HBnfrHK_MK3du-LZ0Az_m7vbNMJ-C1jg/s1600-h/IMG_3534.JPG"></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">We were so excited to welcome with love and joy, Ryan Jeffrey Urban, at 4:46PM on Monday, August 17th, 2009. He weighed in at a robust 10lbs and measured 21.5 in. long.</span><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380305073671958530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFTSIulwQzHk4udx08JAZ49cPkoClEZrwO46Yk08gtiXQcNcW6za3jU3sM1DeUFhLP4hZeKvJgq3HzLU6h4SvW1mTGJIJjxLbhcz2kZOxCZRnbF2b2iLVHsg1dCdp3RK-nTuo/s320/IMG_3536.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380308308369715874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvwyVcb05SKJXPzMAnHbGXw6atpYAxo7QT34T_Tzl3XRodlEdG0iwcjR5kucUtsEzMoCM1SvC8Flx8R2TRoYUnBY1R5_ID9jtaf2vL2I21qDsN1Sc23bS15v37Ot1VuOzotQy/s320/IMG_3559.JPG" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-26206519803439062742009-03-17T20:28:00.006-05:002009-09-16T08:50:34.789-05:00A trip down memory lane...<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">I can still remember the Christmas that I got my first Cabbage Patch doll. My mom stood in line forever at the store just to get me one! In honor of our love of Cabbage Patch dolls...check out my nephew below! (Oh the things we can do before they can talk!)</span> </span><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314336556076821698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY35tEl1BHHgfmacq7t4FrVb54O1kU5_Rtahmkjth66RdsiDw7CxHvRYlQ3Ds69I5fXAAJdyPyHLcSk0MEeXtjZXjswFh3NOMCFYuc_z7daztYO-CljNk1gvKvEwAmjycIy1tY/s320/cabbage+patch.JPG" /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314337500666661538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbZWYe-K7lOMCYAkllMgBwf0Ov9wenDI767HXwF7iktBUIobR-LokGBotkoQLJ0n73703bkPqxifSMyr-onbIX7bEpRsZW2ZLYMW4veZ2oiOoeH99jx19tVQzKXd-XKi95psb/s320/cabbage+partch+2.JPG" /><br /><br /></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-87033857966024830552008-10-05T20:28:00.005-05:002008-10-05T21:15:00.927-05:00Wedding Bells and Birthday Wishes<div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">This has been a very busy and fun weekend at our house. Saturday afternoon our friends, Beth and Jerry, tied the knot at the Colony Club in Richmond. Jeff was honored to stand up as Jerry's Best Man. Saturday also happened to be Jeff's 31st birthday. Beth and Jerry vowed to never forget Jeff's birthday for the rest of their lives! :) Below are some pictures of the happy couple and also some pictures of the birthday boy.</span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMi-W7NSzs8uORJZwERLd71rmHGUihMGEHH5gGKi2u9HOB9aoV0uHxLZJKbO8V5V69diLMB-edtiPOdzT-OiayI0tsg9IKiy5yYSevPo2mLti3SOP0fp1ajLCjmmi2E3dU_lbY/s1600-h/IMG_7459.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253854914303625234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMi-W7NSzs8uORJZwERLd71rmHGUihMGEHH5gGKi2u9HOB9aoV0uHxLZJKbO8V5V69diLMB-edtiPOdzT-OiayI0tsg9IKiy5yYSevPo2mLti3SOP0fp1ajLCjmmi2E3dU_lbY/s320/IMG_7459.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GuilLhsUs9uVfIlGC5e_ovF7wkdvvL_HmpAIkG802is6ZD5dEYc19TRKtWQUW4g-kNi9PJFejf1KHNgfiYzSB4MY3qYrdLnpeP2mmzE-FcR02_PvsPk3GqFrHj64BVdtSDui/s1600-h/Beth+and+Jerry.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253854920318919778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GuilLhsUs9uVfIlGC5e_ovF7wkdvvL_HmpAIkG802is6ZD5dEYc19TRKtWQUW4g-kNi9PJFejf1KHNgfiYzSB4MY3qYrdLnpeP2mmzE-FcR02_PvsPk3GqFrHj64BVdtSDui/s320/Beth+and+Jerry.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjElcPyCv0iEMqyLIRRFdd18ArNRLGr1FY0PR9KsRyzwKutZTDiqlH0Pk5UHTe_C8tZbIyF7PXsxYSEm7iU88MwagF8GxP1cK-aitcUPLlVOp-O7z01LQtqLNGJB5-Ko6NiD8a/s1600-h/cake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253854917622995330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjElcPyCv0iEMqyLIRRFdd18ArNRLGr1FY0PR9KsRyzwKutZTDiqlH0Pk5UHTe_C8tZbIyF7PXsxYSEm7iU88MwagF8GxP1cK-aitcUPLlVOp-O7z01LQtqLNGJB5-Ko6NiD8a/s320/cake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253854926335770562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFvsOTSNBRkG43_vYDQ9js5Va7F709N8bx2ltlDJlivAW-5WvN4634gTZTVtP5Ouo8YDiw6fH_k2QSW7OU8UOF2LF5SPCeaqer02eunrDLSFH0Sjd36YA69sNjMBx2RDld6w6/s320/IMG_7501.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> Here is Jeff cracking up the crowd with his "Best Man Toast".<br /></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253856396321437474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXUJ39x7PRR2qxWAe4ETJGJ5tMaW342bUxulzi4QhqbzO5UqKk-S5sIpleww3WV9_ky7l5mSoEvVPcCO5huxEdQNbWCBhdbPf_NYPFRqfgxaKBXpx_VZlK1HXQ1Roax7ynb7K9/s320/cubs+cake.jpg" border="0" /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Jeff's birthday cake made by his mom and sister.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">We are trying really hard to ignore the fact that the Cubs lost last night and are now out of the playoffs for 2008.</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253856402927734786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-q4JFFw9htgsNezxFrExD4dzbeG-xVc_sbMMIIajhidWSSrNUOzfk67xKKm-_KOUTCDF28JvukLOXnHyYa-4GTK4ESktDdLR8J4qdOb_wKhRve3HV1vsdCCAfTZXxw6pgMeF/s320/IMG_7569.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253856404026197906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEMDs-Puh46dsMxJdHF8ZVPu7LObqtr7-TyWSayFpA9GW9EPQahHH013gFgqpjZhMMa0N2Fi7n_dXyquhxacXo3Xkl_RnAnA1yjjntiNIPqPBQf3bK6xJD4h8etRb5Eh5qQh_/s320/IMG_7556.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Jeff's family went to the state fair today and captured the picture above of the adorable calf born Saturday, October 4, 2008. His name?....Jeff, of course! :)</span> </span></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253856405810402626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxdWIJ5QoTHWznC0hTFDtteAMGuJo7nVn6pbcsC73AwJZwqZE199cE99lem91xwbNl2E8XjDs3rOb0Ld5yx3MGPC5JApSznNW5QvsmXxKdLRgiHfVaCQ_nYwgVCYhDFHaaMx0/s320/IMG_7557.JPG" border="0" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-51708561471204503492008-09-28T01:33:00.004-05:002008-09-28T01:48:15.563-05:00Small Town Charm<div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Our first port of call was Ketchikan, Alaska. As the sign boasts, it's the salmon capital of the world! To put that to the test, Dad and Jeff went out on a 7 hour fishing charter to catch some of the finest salmon the Pacific Ocean has to offer. They came back with quite a catch and each of the guys ended up bringing home 13 lbs. of cleaned and packaged fillets! Yum! Mom and I had an excursion of our own. We went on a 4 hour kayaking trip. It was more like a personal tour, as it was just the two of us and our guide. While we were struggling against the wind in the Ketchican channel, one of the boats from "The Deadliest Catch" went floating past us. (My camera was tucked away from the dangers of water and by the time I got it out, the boat was too far away!) Over all a very fun day!</span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpA6ksKTpenDBJbOUVnkO4m9NcrB4Cw-9FykFzC-RK0Gx5s5bWbupY7DmBt_hytstWa5WLtJA4lzfYXLtz24vTsOEJUT5321b18CBc1fE8G-C2IylTj-2ictLU9xHiZL3ntXc/s1600-h/DSCN1707.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250957423308222226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpA6ksKTpenDBJbOUVnkO4m9NcrB4Cw-9FykFzC-RK0Gx5s5bWbupY7DmBt_hytstWa5WLtJA4lzfYXLtz24vTsOEJUT5321b18CBc1fE8G-C2IylTj-2ictLU9xHiZL3ntXc/s320/DSCN1707.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofAkV6xpK4fKt6uTMzYbjRGiayy2Z0cVhHzARgOs70U2kEeHwFc0IJsysmidgsjC12DPFUb3dBIn_bkesCAPVWtgZLrRzSuJb9Yh09SUFGuRpuczS_viwTHAmpFYPK0v5gCY6/s1600-h/DSCN1693.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250957424598032690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofAkV6xpK4fKt6uTMzYbjRGiayy2Z0cVhHzARgOs70U2kEeHwFc0IJsysmidgsjC12DPFUb3dBIn_bkesCAPVWtgZLrRzSuJb9Yh09SUFGuRpuczS_viwTHAmpFYPK0v5gCY6/s320/DSCN1693.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> This was a bald eagle that was no more than </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">10 feet from my kayak! </span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">They were abundant in the wild there. </div><p align="center"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrm7yyN8TQQqpoyCxEIdjmf5wQsO0fh3VRRYr3or2hqarznTa0kF7AmeDc6vgGv_h2djFyHKwIRMVIm41uWVeFJi6AGwuDO1-2xa0hgERAZDUe6mBvFofvvnVzPEBy3JonqRb0/s1600-h/DSCN1703.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250957424615047698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrm7yyN8TQQqpoyCxEIdjmf5wQsO0fh3VRRYr3or2hqarznTa0kF7AmeDc6vgGv_h2djFyHKwIRMVIm41uWVeFJi6AGwuDO1-2xa0hgERAZDUe6mBvFofvvnVzPEBy3JonqRb0/s320/DSCN1703.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> This is Meg, our instructor.She was very good and VERY patient! </span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjed_n-3eRVcvaNplbeM2ehILT5CUJv2AMYWnoJ5sF2O3-CPNJ0ACqn-CB8CUVvu-iv6C9Aix6Vdo1bi7168LyOf9CW-cYrlQfiDwwPc2Nx4QkQFcZ0ZkPEPuRaVPQ2yTeTB1ae/s1600-h/DSCN1711.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250957421652043298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjed_n-3eRVcvaNplbeM2ehILT5CUJv2AMYWnoJ5sF2O3-CPNJ0ACqn-CB8CUVvu-iv6C9Aix6Vdo1bi7168LyOf9CW-cYrlQfiDwwPc2Nx4QkQFcZ0ZkPEPuRaVPQ2yTeTB1ae/s320/DSCN1711.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Creek Street-a cool little section of town in which to shop<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwg5LUghyW-a9Lk7Qo-OWpeaugCAFacV4xumgLBFJ4UWNGPXCRaLZa4ixmEID18je7nMVvbRI_w7cdsZJD4NJDq8Qjl6MfQt6sDlxSc7cMY6vHM6z0LTQu5XbsbW_bbHb2JE2/s1600-h/DSCN1739.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250957428144534722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwg5LUghyW-a9Lk7Qo-OWpeaugCAFacV4xumgLBFJ4UWNGPXCRaLZa4ixmEID18je7nMVvbRI_w7cdsZJD4NJDq8Qjl6MfQt6sDlxSc7cMY6vHM6z0LTQu5XbsbW_bbHb2JE2/s320/DSCN1739.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The guys proudly display part of their catch!<br /></span></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-74637190797678112952008-09-28T01:15:00.004-05:002008-09-28T01:32:21.241-05:00The 49th State....<div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">This summer we had the good fortune of taking a trip to celebrate my parents' 60th birthdays (which were actually last year, but put on hold for the building of our house). The four of us met in Vancouver, B.C. and after 2 days there, took a 13 day excursion in and around Alaska! We spent 7 nights on a cruise and 6 nights on a land tour. It definitely ranks as the best trip I've taken in the USA and very high on the list of places visited worldwide! It is truly an amazing landscape that can't possibly be caught on film or in a photograph. We did our best though, so I am going to (a little at a time) share some of those pictures on our blog.</span> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5FMDja0l36WHg4C1_KmwodON_NSdce6apmFajrVzOOq3XZVWl5efxDpss02cabY0sAbk9LtCFO0xvAatyxU4FpJ0IW26jzkNCU3wWt0Q-jbtqlmsCVC74IMoyb4TztHCbcD7/s1600-h/DSCN1642.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250954441315705394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5FMDja0l36WHg4C1_KmwodON_NSdce6apmFajrVzOOq3XZVWl5efxDpss02cabY0sAbk9LtCFO0xvAatyxU4FpJ0IW26jzkNCU3wWt0Q-jbtqlmsCVC74IMoyb4TztHCbcD7/s320/DSCN1642.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Mom on the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge in Vancouver, B.C.</span></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250954444659810066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgvRYGzk5ze7gzwAI9uQ1AuXU0zd35KidHCE1qMmYLq_6lgk2S3T45NemPueA1volSFoxqAHhyvq_cgu5k7-FtivM_PGHvG6q9Wwz01R_KvsHbPk_ok_-V11HEKtsJe1gIA5P/s320/DSCN1616.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-family:verdana;">A group shot on a day of bike riding through Vancouver.</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250954448125050850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHprrbeJBZADtbf1uondi8imb-IIxHbTbGuPC5ehyphenhyphenFSMt4tp3CrpI89p_XVAkUO5Dtct0wWhLf7Qsxp9csTuNYyFkXy827BMOT3acAPvwoS0UqGAbqvTa4hrBIy1fPCNwJQx14/s320/DSCN1659.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The name of our cruise ship (above) and the amazing fruit sculptures at the "Welcome Buffet" on the ship (below)<br /></span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250954441953912722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX02z5aDOsJtIgzzsbCTcDl530evlxXKO6Q3Dp40Utr53-yVbseS86_yYtSWDY50pxPz67gAQsXVYTnY7-P1Q6fvjoXS_5Ww_viZzc7IDmWkp1Tyc2n8wXhb6CHEJPGhYH-nE2/s320/DSCN1657.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250954447702971122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjw2hJYAeD_JGet4_HPt5c0rmj1BK0a7DHHcWiY-8dLLrSZ1v7vWC9zJj60UsRQIlF0lluNDoV-fJhtmroqSy6I5M5xitnWJOX8j2nV6n3ZoqcjNy8E1OdyWD7Js94yLmeUHMW/s320/DSCN1666.JPG" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Safety first!</span><br /><br /><br /></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-88785595429266547842008-09-11T22:03:00.005-05:002008-09-11T22:23:05.650-05:00The End Result<div align="center"> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">As I have been trying to "catch up" on my blogging, I have come to a decision that has given me some peace of mind. I realized a big part of why I did such a poor job of staying on top of our blog was because so much of our last year was consumed with the construction of our house. Every time we turned around there was another sub-contractor to meet with or another (of hundreds) decision to be made. Then, add in the stress of getting our old house "up to par" and on the market. In typical Melissa/Jeff fashion, we under-estimated the amount of time and work that would take and found ourselves in quite a pickle at times. But, in the end, it was all worth it! We have now settled in fairly well. The pets have all adjusted and most of the boxes in plain view have been unpacked. Below are a few pics of our labor of love...</span><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244967353557488290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgpBOD_CWIpUgaOMtY7eMIPPhnlMVy8KrE8I5C1MTAjYqHJbJJJ8SDQubl7S4zbiggV7lOW9D9DJrpSvW7C9q0HGu2lRhHmf8tmg4O4hsdDtPbrKgHPZdqvkc5scqH3hZ5Azj/s320/DSCN2079.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The front of the house</span><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244967356802240610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFsW48_H-9PcLwcRUNImA61THG_k7nzWsmZGMiM9lAGLc_o5h6fmMhgT9jGrPAu7q6oIKBzavE9gPU2sZ7cVyXCn8sQ42amb7JcK0esxy6qjvvqee4WXcoZ6SvavT3NXxVBLJ/s320/DSCN2087.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The back of the house</span><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244967356766918226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcH1mjE0BNSm4MQm4lKpxnGNPK4lYosIcA9rOxzYZ126ZmB6NuI1mYer52Mz7EKgI0bvDFBLmkiCX8pbuUxc8jd4OsO7TlCZjNSFrJNzFf2Ge7ieOpyeqiRjLgJ8RXsw9E2txP/s320/DSCN2102.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The fireplace in the family room<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D9MiHk6Nx8GqTmh84ewI8Z97_ppJa7ZiyuPMXwNmuARqa-QsYUYfdFWuKqxdq1K0Uow9F9QVf-l1SwCoUQYPjZe1oT_02fW40GMRnKegUxTLAHfq3-N4MVBNWO9OFdABYvVF/s1600-h/DSCN2109.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244967360148513474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D9MiHk6Nx8GqTmh84ewI8Z97_ppJa7ZiyuPMXwNmuARqa-QsYUYfdFWuKqxdq1K0Uow9F9QVf-l1SwCoUQYPjZe1oT_02fW40GMRnKegUxTLAHfq3-N4MVBNWO9OFdABYvVF/s320/DSCN2109.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Our bedroom</span></p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244967359796938962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnS-Vi8gE1Xy9zdaCA3mni_1MLOluS0W9AOkuE0awkiSikv7V-SQyVsN4oyMK3AtKEbN-1JnA8KIDz339TxXntqRyHkf90oeoDjITCmRmt84CaU3E1D_Nicf6idz9U3kK_vqIu/s320/DSCN2094.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Looking at the front door/entry way from the family room</span> </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244968925263148706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrwmk0zx8pTni2XYQq-6LqVovRuLJx1k66l8BHwC4at5byKmMeDnOalLieL1N3nQegeIwlR_neLA-lf4pAmLnFu_T4L6z6Fe87hDInWu-qyIsZyZPxV0PSkGUBRPsoV3ZVqoVB/s320/DSCN2111.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Looking up the stairs</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244968920484029250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVFYy_ZQrKtytIVsR5r1WWm_k_bIlw2Do1doPZdAQFvk-QQ8VphTOtEQnGSptPXIChWh3qek0JaLCbSJCjKRhtTzdQd5OTfJpx09PS4LIUVsIKqy1ETpC3p7SNDsx_JsjpX42/s320/DSCN2084.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Part of our back yard- The Pond<br /></p></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-20192027331570237722008-09-06T19:50:00.003-05:002008-09-06T20:14:56.806-05:00Feels like yesterday....Well, last November 4th was our 1 year anniversary. It was hard to believe just how quickly it went, but here we are now approaching our 2nd year already! I have a few pictures of our fun day. We started out at church that day and then Jeff surprised me with a great picnic lunch at Maymont park. That night we had a yummy dinner at Jeff's parents house where they recreated the things we had at our "fall" themed wedding. Everything from the food, to the same center pieces we had at our wedding, and even dessert, carrot cake, reminded us of our great day! <br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRovcY0pqBn9q_G5B9UUIodevzviDEWBG_yXyWRcGcTFmVHqocl__evKl9-Xx5-lPyOHK02ui9CQ_xginf4pZGDPyYANQUEZhwAQ7gtnU48kEsgcCphba567TjQ9nC3EqfAimX/s1600-h/IMG_1505.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243079409737524674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRovcY0pqBn9q_G5B9UUIodevzviDEWBG_yXyWRcGcTFmVHqocl__evKl9-Xx5-lPyOHK02ui9CQ_xginf4pZGDPyYANQUEZhwAQ7gtnU48kEsgcCphba567TjQ9nC3EqfAimX/s320/IMG_1505.jpg" border="0" /></a> A self portrait<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk6dgRMv0eVnPFKlqzejPR3ZaEzFLXtxOF9gnGOUBsrCX1zv9W1p4PqYUtNH4DIix8Tm3YZDp_2TxK0UIJZMduRhN8DlSErOZ5HU_I02gUObtJdb2ilja2oQFPCya1KvMz5Yf/s1600-h/IMG_1542.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243079411832440530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk6dgRMv0eVnPFKlqzejPR3ZaEzFLXtxOF9gnGOUBsrCX1zv9W1p4PqYUtNH4DIix8Tm3YZDp_2TxK0UIJZMduRhN8DlSErOZ5HU_I02gUObtJdb2ilja2oQFPCya1KvMz5Yf/s320/IMG_1542.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jeff sports the wine basket backpack we got as a wedding gift!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi345TImKTGK84lFzHCM2LGitWCZA9atlCeN1GZ_CJV0joqhAvFs5454yoP_hlNNHNx1vP1GIt79WbRsQMoycwzvp059ob7wXCLlpRIfThCXE9ltcZE6_8hy-857Z4fVvmTmS3R/s1600-h/IMG_1498.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243079416119191218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi345TImKTGK84lFzHCM2LGitWCZA9atlCeN1GZ_CJV0joqhAvFs5454yoP_hlNNHNx1vP1GIt79WbRsQMoycwzvp059ob7wXCLlpRIfThCXE9ltcZE6_8hy-857Z4fVvmTmS3R/s320/IMG_1498.jpg" border="0" /></a> The bears were out eating!<br /><br /></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-26097681486219357372008-09-01T01:56:00.012-05:002008-09-01T02:54:26.823-05:00Motorcycles and Apples...A Celebration of 30 Years<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240952670950594386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhawyS2W7J0BIWk3nt8Pfl-M0Tsm1OxtePrGzioAG1eZ4gwx8XCMR0Q4_xRMLYglT2mHqOj6FCfgnv-GSvMEz9-u7QmQl00nMBWGwF1T-K8tQkDlJA2h9wjuF5u4Wggjqn90U/s320/IMG_1448.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I knew I would get out of order, but I guess that is what happens when you try to catch up on posts that are almost a year old...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Anyway, last Oct. Jeff turned the big 3-0! Being the good wife that I am, I went against all my female instincts and rented (since I won't agree to a purchase) a Harley Soft Tail motorcycle for the weekend. I have to admit he looked really good on it and it was quite fun to ride in the Cosby High School parking lot. :) After practicing locally, Jeff rode solo while I followed in the Durango. A ways down the road we met up with our friends, Art and Linda, on their motorcycle. From there we headed up to Carter's Mountain, just outside of Charlottesville, to pick apples.<br /></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EN4M2M_Pk9ZIo8XlRVWGtPczIvil-rU_aVT42zBM_LUPycd7ob379e_mFKVSb7GQlGlK_ROQiUVTZcCupYjmCdN0V_PBwWxPIFtFN5UpnhMFjDv4wzFy6A83VBCoHz5FzuUv/s1600-h/IMG_1453.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240952675913468082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EN4M2M_Pk9ZIo8XlRVWGtPczIvil-rU_aVT42zBM_LUPycd7ob379e_mFKVSb7GQlGlK_ROQiUVTZcCupYjmCdN0V_PBwWxPIFtFN5UpnhMFjDv4wzFy6A83VBCoHz5FzuUv/s320/IMG_1453.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EN4M2M_Pk9ZIo8XlRVWGtPczIvil-rU_aVT42zBM_LUPycd7ob379e_mFKVSb7GQlGlK_ROQiUVTZcCupYjmCdN0V_PBwWxPIFtFN5UpnhMFjDv4wzFy6A83VBCoHz5FzuUv/s1600-h/IMG_1453.jpg"></a></span></p><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Jeff demonstrates how to get the most for your money!</span> </div><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240954690794886882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyziGjXSZ9g9GWZJORmy9pvhWbJPF7sBkpn-YEP5we7VdvoHD-DZOuwrhsh77XrD_6yNYLleWlqOzhUHPH7SarmPad8f8DBpvVpB-zodad-dfu04WdD3qSlqNo7x24kfYIrbR/s320/IMG_1450.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Linda demonstrates the proper technique for eating apple doughnuts.</span> </p><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240954698927252498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxOkOWLSfg07uV56VL82BmDzHEl-GLF7tMlxZqwpXxX2tgcRkNtvdlV914eW8LEfXMrwFq0VG4Fo8v0vTOioICRPbNQDGu816w5O6OvdSybo1ne0-IJMpil2plZrU2YUoQLgy5/s320/IMG_1459.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Linda demonstrates the proper way to use the apple picking device! </span></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-30274842664126567452008-09-01T01:36:00.006-05:002008-09-01T02:53:57.741-05:00"Reel" Fun....<p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">As a Father's Day/Birthday present, Jeff and I treated Dave (Jeff's dad) to an overnight catfishing trip. They left at 6:30PM and didn't return until 4:30AM! They caught some good sized fish...</span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2LueGcCrQm9ZCVzh9H8NfBJYg3R_pIK4OcKq2eAyf3AUIj0eskJnykkbPTJ1HEiM4b-5EMjzvWWOite-_R4BXS9PRByuyadX8ks9XameX3XnFIzivIHhQDXHzcl070bGy96J/s1600-h/DSCN1596.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240939972644690114" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2LueGcCrQm9ZCVzh9H8NfBJYg3R_pIK4OcKq2eAyf3AUIj0eskJnykkbPTJ1HEiM4b-5EMjzvWWOite-_R4BXS9PRByuyadX8ks9XameX3XnFIzivIHhQDXHzcl070bGy96J/s320/DSCN1596.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARvxyIyjKMurTUSV7CvvoVuyUtIwoa4SZ2gGDORtv-xtvBaHYKXSQl6Mg59wP7829vtNuzEQxg70lj-No4r4Mb7ODbNS08ETekZ4bIazLtl4YYThFOiggWVeZTOynuI8bZWji/s1600-h/IMG_1715.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240939978318729922" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARvxyIyjKMurTUSV7CvvoVuyUtIwoa4SZ2gGDORtv-xtvBaHYKXSQl6Mg59wP7829vtNuzEQxg70lj-No4r4Mb7ODbNS08ETekZ4bIazLtl4YYThFOiggWVeZTOynuI8bZWji/s320/IMG_1715.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Proud Papa Urban with fish</span></p><p align="right"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240939984023318594" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzWUHJMo6ejU2iPovfB7L_EgunnItES9O3G5iF3Nc8p71yssgHBn9r3ZOihzAJlwLl0D5rD4wpBDwYmiLTkuOZjLfmEHWKEYiizH9YssIy_bIcf9cQDFJ-zMBzSPgXjDMQOt5/s320/IMG_1705.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Check out that sunset!<br /></span></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-10262265202811082612008-09-01T00:33:00.008-05:002008-09-01T01:33:44.974-05:00Back in Business<div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">After much frustration and irritation with Blogger/Google Accounts, we are back in business with our blog. (We got locked out for awhile for reasons unknown! Grr....) Anyway, I have some pictures I've been meaning to get up for awhile. I'll start with Jenny and Dave's wedding.</span>..</span><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF1GLhP3u7tnYjpuAP4R0FX2VopSFTI0zUpweWVfkhXZ6ENBTK7dJ8Sk3lL_UXPG9FsmHdX70k9IXQoKYOT5iaHewlqI0d3FVNJpmoxzJHHJMGBzNm4680OtSyP-BYXHNB9Cic/s1600-h/IMG_1232.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240929363350350354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF1GLhP3u7tnYjpuAP4R0FX2VopSFTI0zUpweWVfkhXZ6ENBTK7dJ8Sk3lL_UXPG9FsmHdX70k9IXQoKYOT5iaHewlqI0d3FVNJpmoxzJHHJMGBzNm4680OtSyP-BYXHNB9Cic/s320/IMG_1232.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">The fun began at Chuck E.Cheese where Jenny and Dave had their rehearsal dinner.</span> </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-Qz1Dg7tsnwnEgk19qUqQonMipQmahm-zy7jYprjwfIBOSmHuRgWgd5mDzziqVKKC4OGkckGaXwMNIQsyj7ScmOh2oEXOgDfY49O5i0rMFYNzgubSAmh1BGr8Cu63fl9NnZN/s1600-h/IMG_1241.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240929368285766354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-Qz1Dg7tsnwnEgk19qUqQonMipQmahm-zy7jYprjwfIBOSmHuRgWgd5mDzziqVKKC4OGkckGaXwMNIQsyj7ScmOh2oEXOgDfY49O5i0rMFYNzgubSAmh1BGr8Cu63fl9NnZN/s320/IMG_1241.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This is their wedding cake that was made by a very talented friend & coworker of Jenny's named Jenny! :)</span> </span><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_JU4vYobmLIe-sTX67gdS9BJHvOrSh5ipbVLgG0-b-2u4FKxO8aDFnB0JFYqtB4KD_wbBE3hKv7ack_xxQoJTWAQOdFwqvp_yk19XCkCG9Tgfb2CgO_hIH6VIHPK6RHxBGdR/s1600-h/IMG_1251.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240929372961620770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_JU4vYobmLIe-sTX67gdS9BJHvOrSh5ipbVLgG0-b-2u4FKxO8aDFnB0JFYqtB4KD_wbBE3hKv7ack_xxQoJTWAQOdFwqvp_yk19XCkCG9Tgfb2CgO_hIH6VIHPK6RHxBGdR/s320/IMG_1251.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">This is most of Jenny's side of the wedding party. From left to right: Jodi (Jr. bridesmaid), Jan (mother of Jodi), Carolyn (mother of the bride and matron of honor), Ruthie (bridesmaid), and neighbors of Ruthie. </span><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8TSE38vDlGEfDRU6ii-QVrUP2X6bE22kDihnNet5QIPkz_ACT0NeZZwpWRfDDERFUeRwdMT2ZG8tOrndLXQIVM8vtPjlB8-Q-uM5dwnO7agMjA4OlmgUkIfWUmlagZtI-hDj/s1600-h/IMG_1269.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240929379367171266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8TSE38vDlGEfDRU6ii-QVrUP2X6bE22kDihnNet5QIPkz_ACT0NeZZwpWRfDDERFUeRwdMT2ZG8tOrndLXQIVM8vtPjlB8-Q-uM5dwnO7agMjA4OlmgUkIfWUmlagZtI-hDj/s320/IMG_1269.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The happy couple! They had a great time and followed it up with a honeymoon in California!</span><br /></span></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-21453882330341669262008-04-06T21:04:00.006-05:002008-11-13T10:42:18.866-05:00Progress continues...We have seen some great progress at our new house in the last few weeks. The outside is all done and they have now begun the inside details. Last week they started the 1st coat of paint in all of the rooms, as well as installing the kitchen cabinets! Below is a picture of the front of our house with the stone and siding complete.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dcpUswdk79HoGa_5uiDQyAQeWjpd2kPWigrPq5BLVw6B3i_mBtQLY01Vh7kOfazZ2eJHOXbWguKpky8b9joNr5G3gDuahkpfvK0BsqogEpNQDMIFHUGkG1VzUgpGSRhMWWu0/s1600-h/DSCN1547.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dcpUswdk79HoGa_5uiDQyAQeWjpd2kPWigrPq5BLVw6B3i_mBtQLY01Vh7kOfazZ2eJHOXbWguKpky8b9joNr5G3gDuahkpfvK0BsqogEpNQDMIFHUGkG1VzUgpGSRhMWWu0/s320/DSCN1547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186328253519930482" border="0" /></a>Choosing a color like red is scary, but we took the chance and have put it in our dining room...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzjksd2hpl1-M3lsH8DW3l1P-c2VlbgR6dFmKjJM815gaN_AxY9lIljY3vR9Muk7-XQ1MrjuW13ORTRpDbNKTIETH9srIWxS9TJJXZpacLD2SKnqBIb1y6E_486mVBrKdmVKS/s1600-h/DSCN1573.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzjksd2hpl1-M3lsH8DW3l1P-c2VlbgR6dFmKjJM815gaN_AxY9lIljY3vR9Muk7-XQ1MrjuW13ORTRpDbNKTIETH9srIWxS9TJJXZpacLD2SKnqBIb1y6E_486mVBrKdmVKS/s320/DSCN1573.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186328700196529282" border="0" /></a><br />They have started the first part of putting in our cabinets. This has been fun, because we chose them so long ago that we forgot about some of the features we picked out. Fun surprises!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnvCXmKnIfuG1JHkDMbAHa5fJzQT673JfciDaw5VEQCMmBEqGMmT0FTKlXeLZq-UjNBFtntdYagfsJ2FMb2YlalwaeT-7WyEFO8nnGQ7-P32NtZGIFNOMfrA9KwXucaHTialqs/s1600-h/DSCN1578.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnvCXmKnIfuG1JHkDMbAHa5fJzQT673JfciDaw5VEQCMmBEqGMmT0FTKlXeLZq-UjNBFtntdYagfsJ2FMb2YlalwaeT-7WyEFO8nnGQ7-P32NtZGIFNOMfrA9KwXucaHTialqs/s320/DSCN1578.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186329232772474002" border="0" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-83538297671029131892008-04-06T20:54:00.003-05:002008-11-13T10:42:19.244-05:00Extending Easter....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0gETj-4MoOPvVFqoPGcPCRFTAueUiukY7iVRiIUJcjkswz378CT420ye4YQ4Q8oOtAgJCmrXK-QfckThEGN2MzlgdbKlBBqENGeeCGxYmBQKKJqpC6H8xek4TGgoBi-CiPcP/s1600-h/DSCN1543.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0gETj-4MoOPvVFqoPGcPCRFTAueUiukY7iVRiIUJcjkswz378CT420ye4YQ4Q8oOtAgJCmrXK-QfckThEGN2MzlgdbKlBBqENGeeCGxYmBQKKJqpC6H8xek4TGgoBi-CiPcP/s320/DSCN1543.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186317911238681666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDQm1FEbwFcqnj5zZEsbgjGVubZshKq5mp_M0ovKRkzgH3sr-io8uY-Z07qMDosUKcXQHufbSWWe2-1RPiBYzqhLOewY3-O7iMndQlzjKAsESsDYGstrA9fvyK6adUXeQEJRO/s1600-h/DSCN1541.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDQm1FEbwFcqnj5zZEsbgjGVubZshKq5mp_M0ovKRkzgH3sr-io8uY-Z07qMDosUKcXQHufbSWWe2-1RPiBYzqhLOewY3-O7iMndQlzjKAsESsDYGstrA9fvyK6adUXeQEJRO/s320/DSCN1541.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186317911238681682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JDbwFvmRyJaumvNsUxZ5kUNjFqtjBjRSCMythR-p6P9UvP8OfuddBUdf3ywoD9GOpt9EuCc9Kg_ikJziwPVlWBxehOovyjUoLNa9hsuYv2IYb6pCqiFxK6PJUAX3xtvdS_Mu/s1600-h/DSCN1544.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JDbwFvmRyJaumvNsUxZ5kUNjFqtjBjRSCMythR-p6P9UvP8OfuddBUdf3ywoD9GOpt9EuCc9Kg_ikJziwPVlWBxehOovyjUoLNa9hsuYv2IYb6pCqiFxK6PJUAX3xtvdS_Mu/s320/DSCN1544.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186317915533648994" border="0" /></a><br />Well, I am a little behind on my posts. I meant to put these pictures up right after Easter, but time has just flown by. We had a lovely meal with our friends, Kirsten and Steve Rubino, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">their</span> cute puppy, Duncan. I want to note that Duncan does not in fact belong to us, but to them. My first post featuring Duncan, was apparently not too clear, as I got several messages asking how the other dogs liked having a new puppy around the house. I also had a conversation with my mother who asked in a rather panicked voice, "Who is Duncan?". She was slightly concerned that we were trying to complete Jeff's pack with another dog.<br />Anyway, Easter dinner was great, and we also welcomed our friend Carley over for dessert! A yummy beginning to a relaxing spring break.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-24613694279333045272008-03-19T21:24:00.006-05:002008-11-13T10:42:19.573-05:0034 Years of Love....<span style="font-size:100%;"><br />On Sunday, Jeff's parents celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary! So, Monday night we went over to their house for a yummy early Easter dinner and Anniversary cake!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyIX0tFPcXDB1ROBJscpse3o-A02iPSoejbCorU02P34m3uMw_ayi7d2JBdJVP2sh7j1aaFfHXw8_0' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Congratulations, Carolyn and Dave!<br /><br />(Below Jeff displays his love of icing....)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6HbxbjNIyvXlXwu8AFgU5WTQ778LW8FJOB9Y47tDPcOgR17Hy843seNeGHB7585VzH43Vy9x3ISUcMRB_RXY0blti_6zs-RDXO_kqQo4ToAHhqEcl69qaW-piKcAV7Hn9JUz/s1600-h/DSCN1521.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6HbxbjNIyvXlXwu8AFgU5WTQ778LW8FJOB9Y47tDPcOgR17Hy843seNeGHB7585VzH43Vy9x3ISUcMRB_RXY0blti_6zs-RDXO_kqQo4ToAHhqEcl69qaW-piKcAV7Hn9JUz/s200/DSCN1521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179650562922161170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDU4N2UK0g49RfSEcxoGO9u8abVsH19hKCoZnrYIm2VKROpfZ6X9gvgzhIGCD02jcGoFhI8QLBU2Hd2uSF9XPmbISft_BhT7iLBhpb4dX1bsPKZGym350wEydZOaNlcCvcG4gF/s1600-h/DSCN1523.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDU4N2UK0g49RfSEcxoGO9u8abVsH19hKCoZnrYIm2VKROpfZ6X9gvgzhIGCD02jcGoFhI8QLBU2Hd2uSF9XPmbISft_BhT7iLBhpb4dX1bsPKZGym350wEydZOaNlcCvcG4gF/s200/DSCN1523.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179650567217128482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AdCxH7TOa7YmCJyeScYWr31cvCNAniU0an6xtup9WVxk7uFx_vtF8EtKp6tfCOh__MSuIG47ctlhB-cNH4n6Fl2Bf1fCkwEJHmsrNQD6lGzpnQTxybHHMPTEfQzzlAjgsMZk/s1600-h/DSCN1522.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AdCxH7TOa7YmCJyeScYWr31cvCNAniU0an6xtup9WVxk7uFx_vtF8EtKp6tfCOh__MSuIG47ctlhB-cNH4n6Fl2Bf1fCkwEJHmsrNQD6lGzpnQTxybHHMPTEfQzzlAjgsMZk/s200/DSCN1522.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179650567217128498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-77854887707791660332008-03-11T21:03:00.003-05:002008-11-13T10:42:19.924-05:00It's Official<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0fk4afplt1B-uh-BNGngS6n9kHsbQAqU3vAxWe_WHgjFHmdiR8Y5Of8Y1HVwNbCowIHNw6GflKqOSUE5m6evdx5WGLxRHiCbPezXS_RRXUhZxyAZ2Wau5uGwwr0RlTqbQtwP/s1600-h/House+for+sale.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0fk4afplt1B-uh-BNGngS6n9kHsbQAqU3vAxWe_WHgjFHmdiR8Y5Of8Y1HVwNbCowIHNw6GflKqOSUE5m6evdx5WGLxRHiCbPezXS_RRXUhZxyAZ2Wau5uGwwr0RlTqbQtwP/s320/House+for+sale.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176671005154106802" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hip, hip, hooray!! Our house is finally for sale!<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">It has been a LONG time coming, and we are anxious to get it sold!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> If you know anyone who is looking, please spread the word. Also, any prayers, chants, songs, dances, etc. to the saints of house selling would be much appreciated! :) </span><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4YR4CAQZp7TGO7pXbPi6pImMzgKf056XIvTsuowmSxdCUXgpoYt_DMM0ct4pQM5MZamWLEgGfmx63LB_dwDJCzxyunAVXSq0lQ6TRPu4ILOiksMPtdtWv6cOFJDHo9L8OsYH/s1600-h/House+for+sale+sign.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4YR4CAQZp7TGO7pXbPi6pImMzgKf056XIvTsuowmSxdCUXgpoYt_DMM0ct4pQM5MZamWLEgGfmx63LB_dwDJCzxyunAVXSq0lQ6TRPu4ILOiksMPtdtWv6cOFJDHo9L8OsYH/s320/House+for+sale+sign.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176671013744041410" border="0" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-67497396441276210682008-03-03T21:44:00.004-05:002008-11-13T10:42:20.042-05:00Relaxation Waiting to Happen....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6aSliw-4Qc6FgajEbX8-2vK7rD2ujKBNfIKA_Bm4ogd5Sphhd1RPBngLFKlYjLxDIKXG-wanVCHCNAMU_sxoDoknkcQz56JuILvKdvdbIA4OXO-fTB0eUJgzB-d7rHoMznbIv/s1600-h/DSCN1454.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173714608072935650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6aSliw-4Qc6FgajEbX8-2vK7rD2ujKBNfIKA_Bm4ogd5Sphhd1RPBngLFKlYjLxDIKXG-wanVCHCNAMU_sxoDoknkcQz56JuILvKdvdbIA4OXO-fTB0eUJgzB-d7rHoMznbIv/s400/DSCN1454.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Our screened-in-porch and deck has finally been put on. For some reason, this was a big milestone for me. I think because it is one of the parts of our new house I am most looking forward to! (No more running up and down the steps to get to the grill!!)</span><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-16651677272947706672008-03-03T21:23:00.006-05:002008-11-13T10:42:20.623-05:00Darling Duncan!<p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173711438387071170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMr0YDKrHkJs19wul_n1hdW4OCM0iAq4lJWADl-rn6sfJ7EFmAV00BbVaEzgQjdFD5ZgyC_chq_ikz-Eh75VfVZpxLDp4OxpKobXmpn1ptDLqLzom4lqMjhlXjDAo3dpZCbOeR/s200/DSCN0979.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173711434092103858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77MFSvrh_P-XV6sbqwAoXu9QXatl8BT_UM3tFcEv2wtkZDAh1Md3Q6DrKHsWTkJd0ngbr5Qu45OTyrSoyMabKJVCjYtWD9ydr38MObJ5uMaC8oLj_stx6BtWAOubEe7X6YBwm/s200/DSCN0033.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Wrigley and Bear would officially like to welcome Duncan Rubino to Midlothian. They look forward to long walks, swims in the pond, and </span><span style="font-size:85%;">squirrel chasing!</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173707362463107154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8F5ApQRJcvFwGssWARmx50BaEL3MIjeIGTrohkrCBNUBTrlw6YTxM3yYOwx5Hb3LPfCWh4GLHNZoZTt-P9ClFkjaA1mMxn6GDR0sC2_xVTaAeplaXvj5iq593HnjcY79rwOM/s320/DSCN1471.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUzno-b1hxTZMwNdEc7hmY2NxQK8F_v2-D8mhU2qlQcVO5xhrChEJHBqH5QdqptP-p6aV_HN7gqxuspbzyvP1G1r9Yabof0dYX8h_HVRd4l99jBr51E6-Kd4SEqNn5HHcACaO/s1600-h/DSCN1480.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173707796254804066" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUzno-b1hxTZMwNdEc7hmY2NxQK8F_v2-D8mhU2qlQcVO5xhrChEJHBqH5QdqptP-p6aV_HN7gqxuspbzyvP1G1r9Yabof0dYX8h_HVRd4l99jBr51E6-Kd4SEqNn5HHcACaO/s320/DSCN1480.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">As of now, I don't have any pictures of Duncan with his eyes open, because he was a pooped little puppy when I went to meet him Friday night! I'll get some romping and running pictures on here soon!</span> </p></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-29914518845920953332008-02-29T20:08:00.005-05:002008-03-01T17:55:34.212-05:00Extreme Home Makeover<p></p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyAE31FcPukog5cPyr2M-uF6iHFSaFTy2smgwf87GWbzuHfh0HdteA-IGftDX2V4Y4PfsC2d3ce_68' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Jeff has watched way too many episodes of Extreme Home Makeover! </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Here is his version! :)</span> </p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">(Not sure why he had the camera turned sideways.)</span> </p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31664771.post-22810904796175675032008-02-24T23:02:00.004-05:002008-11-13T10:42:20.976-05:00From the Ground Up<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUvxMMgAD7sFwXRlRiPSM3yr9MY_3GAPLh6mpFRDsG4ofUXD0iaepqbxyK6F9rE7HDpMpr__aTng95Oz2IBO-V8Of0NOduQx3CchRTxcw51yWLrNb0xhoI4jI3kCK9MelK1gR/s1600-h/DSCN1400.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170764452586776610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUvxMMgAD7sFwXRlRiPSM3yr9MY_3GAPLh6mpFRDsG4ofUXD0iaepqbxyK6F9rE7HDpMpr__aTng95Oz2IBO-V8Of0NOduQx3CchRTxcw51yWLrNb0xhoI4jI3kCK9MelK1gR/s320/DSCN1400.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEiOYljvivF0oXxS6aF0NBP7do9l0353xFei-KCA6ofgLKEuQ4ZH5kS0Kc2EfiyoOeZY6oVIj2ofUYL3-qCmQxJCcSen5RkU17WKZ9b00PkQHVhrzms1ttHYoTOtd_27a_eru/s1600-h/DSCN1407.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170764456881743922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEiOYljvivF0oXxS6aF0NBP7do9l0353xFei-KCA6ofgLKEuQ4ZH5kS0Kc2EfiyoOeZY6oVIj2ofUYL3-qCmQxJCcSen5RkU17WKZ9b00PkQHVhrzms1ttHYoTOtd_27a_eru/s320/DSCN1407.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecJGnKayJP_8mKlhAAxZfERZCM2GwQB9fvbUejufn4BrxuPlz2XvirXLkO_H9a4KIqb0eKQDIovJBzMWpJxUl8qJS36Kyz808QmZyw_Fro_3BDwDE_o2db-I1smMM3Xqi7gh2/s1600-h/DSCN1436.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170764461176711234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecJGnKayJP_8mKlhAAxZfERZCM2GwQB9fvbUejufn4BrxuPlz2XvirXLkO_H9a4KIqb0eKQDIovJBzMWpJxUl8qJS36Kyz808QmZyw_Fro_3BDwDE_o2db-I1smMM3Xqi7gh2/s320/DSCN1436.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Here are a few pictures of our new house. You can really see the difference a few weeks can make. The first one was taken around the 2nd week of Jan., and the next picture was taken 2 weeks later. The last picture was just taken this weekend. We now have shingles and windows! The whole process has been fun and fascinating, but we'll feel calmer once our current house is sold! </span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406645880746839004noreply@blogger.com0