Girls Weekend at Disneyland 2009

This is in front of the Disneyland Hotel, which I must say was FABULOUS!


We loved to be there at this time of year, all the characters wore cute Halloween costumes, and the park was filled with carved pumpkins of all the characters.

Splash Mountain was one of Kelsey's favorite rides, this is us as we are getting ready to head down the mountain!

We loved all of the characters, but we each have our favorites.

This is Ashley's Birthday dinner that we celebrated with Uncle James at Goofy's Kitchen. It was magical!!!

Summer Memories 2009

We had a wonderful time up in Montana watching Matt's parents renew their wedding vows! It was so nice to be around so many wonderful people and get reacquainted with family we hadn't seen in a long time. Thanks for the memories Grandma and Grandpa! Ashley and Kelsey spent a few weeks up there before we arrived and had a wonderful time! We missed them like crazy, but we love the special bonds they form every time they go!

Spring and Summer Happenings 2009

That's Matt and I. I am never in any pictures and my kids always ask why, so I took one of us together. We had an awsome summer together as a family, and I will cherish the memories that we made!!!


Happy 3rd Birthday Andrew and Dayton! We had to celebrate 2 weeks early with new helmets and bikes because someone stole Andrews bike while we were inside the gas station, and his bike was outside. I couldn't make him understand for nothing why his bike was gone! He loves his new bike, he just can't ride it very well. But we did celebrate their 3rd birthday up in Montana with Matt's family, and it was wonderful! I still can't believe that they are 3 years old! They are the best of friends and the cutest little things! I have truly been blessed to be the mom of twins. I just can't imagine life without them. Happy 3rd Birthday Dayton and Andrew!!!!!



My how these girls are growing up!




We went to Salt Lake City for a Quigley Reunion that was a blast! This is my brother Kenneth with Ashley and some of her cousins. It was so much fun to just be with my family! I love them all so much and feel that each and every day is a blessing because I have them in my life.





Yes, we did it in 9 days!!!!!! Nothing has come easy with these boys with the exception of potty training. I know people get sick of me talking about this, but 2 months later I am still over joyed that my boys are potty trained!!!!! My goal was to have them trained before they turned 3, and God must have known how much I needed this because it was way to easy!

This picture was from Easter, and I love the memories that I will have from this summer and the fishing poles that Andrew and Dayton received. They have been fishing with Kelsey and Matt and having the cutest time catching fish. We went camping last weekend and Kelsey caught her first catfish. We ended up eating it for breakfast. She was so proud of herself that she could name all the fish she caught! Andrew and Dayton are an absolute delight to watch fish. I could watch them for hours and still not be bored. And of course Matt is so excited that he now has three fishing buddies. He has still tried to get Ashley excited about fishing, but it's not working yet. we tease her that she will probably marry a fisherman.

Matt and Ashley planted an awsome garden this year. It was a first for us in our 13 years of marriage. Lets just say that Matt was called the garden natzi, and he was very serious about this project. Although I must say the last few weeks have been wonderful with so many great things to eat fresh every night!

Kelsey was baptized in March of 2009! It was a beautiful day with lots of family to celebrate with. We were so thankful that so many came to share the joy of baptism with Kelsey! This is one very special little girl and we are so proud to have her in our family!

Happy 8th Birthday Kelsey!!!

I can hardly believe that Kelsey is 8 today. She is such a little lady now, compared to the chubby baby that she once was. I love her sweet spirit dearly. She brings light and laughter to our family that is so appreciated. We had a great day with her today, and a really fun Birthday Party! Take a look at Kelsey's face after playing chubby bunny. Happy Birthday to my baby brother Blake also, we love you and miss you!!!!

Kelsey's Sweet Spirit

This is what I came home from work on Tuesday to find waiting on my bed........

I love this girl so much!

Happy Birthday Blake!!!

Happy Birthday to my little brother Blake today. Our family loves him dearly, and we miss him! You are the best brother, brother in law, and uncle! Happy Birthday!!

Funeral for the pillow

So Matt was raised by his Grandpa, who happened to be the cheapest man I have ever met. When he died over 10 years ago, Matt fell in love with one of his old pillows. Now when Matt started sleeping with this pillow, it grossed me out, but I adjusted. However Oprah did a special on the germs in our household several years ago. And to Matt's dismay I happened to see the show, and it told about the germs lurking in pillows. Now let me tell you that this pillow, if I know Matt's Grandpa, was probably 30 years old. So Ashley bought Matt a really nice pillow for Christmas this year, and so Matt promised that he would get rid of the old pillow. Well, we all rejoiced! Well trash night is on Wednesday night and every week Matt always forgets (yea right) to take the pillow to the trash. So on Wednesday Dayton and Andrew decided to help me out, and the pillow. See for yourself..............

FIREPROOF

Matt and I sat down on Saturday night to watch a wonderful movie called Fireproof. It is a story about a couple who want to get divorced, but loving parents ask their son to complete a 41 day challenge before signing the papers. The couple proceed down a path that is life changing and heart warming. It is a wonderful Christian movie that every one should watch. After watching the movie you can go to http://www.fireproofmymarriage.com/ and order the book with the same challenge. Matt and I are taking this challenge on and we will keep you posted. Blake and Mishelle I don't mean to single you out, but I know you are getting married soon and we thought this was a great idea for you, or anyone that is married, or getting married. It teaches wonderful lessons on true love and how to love. You'll cry, and I'm sure the 41 day challenge is a lot of work, but I am sure it will be worth the journey!

Your not just anybody!

This past week I called Matt while he was at work, and I left him a message that went something like this...... Hey Matt, it's just me, Melinda calling to talk to you. Call me when you get a minute. Well later that night Matt called me back and we started talking about the kids and work, and right in the middle of the conversation he said, "by the way, don't ever call me and say that it's just Melinda. You are who I picked to be with for eternity and you mean everything to me. Your not just anyone, your mine forever". My heart melted, and I am just so thankful to be married to him. So thanks Matt for making my day! I Love you too!

Family Picture for you Grandma

Well I finally did it. I now have a family picture that I LOVE!

Now I know the rest of the year will be just great. 1 resolution down, 6 more to go!