The Bear's Report

Labor Day Weekend

2010-09-12T13:38:00.000-07:00

or labor day we went to St. George and also went camping. We had so much fun.
St. George was so much fun for the fact we got to see Bri and Andy. We drove down on thursday after Jeff got off work so we got there about 12:30 in the morning. I wish we could have slept in but Sophie didn't really feel like it even though she didn't really fall asleep on the drive down so we got up and had breakfast and then we went out side and me and Soph painted our toes while Jeff showed Dane how to golf on the little putting green. Then Soph decided that she was ready for a nap, so we decided that we all needed a nap. After a good LONG nap she woke up and everyone else was a sleep so Jeff and I decided to take Sophie to the animal museum She loved it. She was our little explorer, and she was so good the whole time we where there.

she loves bears

crazy bugs

After we got done with that and came home Dane was awake so we went swimming. the rest of the time we where we got to just hang out, sleep, play games and swam. I was lame and didn't take any other pictures. but i know brooke took some of us swimming that i will have to get from her.

On Sunday afternoon we went and met my family for some camping. My dad bought Soph a helmet so she could ride the four wheelers and she loved it. We all took turns taking her on a little ride before dinner. She was so funny how she would hold on to it the whole time.

my parents bought her a cute little BYU sweat suit to keep her warm. After a long sleepless night we got up and grandpa took her for her first time fishing. she liked just sitting there by him

we brought her back to camp where she finally fell asleep for a little while.

After she woke up we all went for a ride we saw lots of cows that we would have to stop and look at, and she would mooooo at then, it was so funny. When we got back we loaded everything up and headed home. It was such a great weekend. Thanks every one

Ridiculous!

2010-07-27T19:47:00.000-07:00

Ridiculous!

I am conducting a poll of the masses... I realize that the masses have no reason to frequent our little blog so spread the word. Along with working, at work my co-workers and I have semi-heated discussions about various topics. I am not a very excitable person by nature, I am however, more passionate than most about good music. I love music! And it turns out I am relatively opinionated about the greatness of bands. My duty here is to not sway the pollee but to present the argument and let you, the reader, decide. I am aware that what I am about to present to you may seem like a no brainer - I feel the exact same way - just let reason guide your responses so that the truth will prevail.

Yesterday Curtis called me on the way home and our discussions turned to music. If you know Curtis, you know he is no stranger to crazy ideas but he made the most outrageous statement that I can remember hearing. Today as the debate continued I was dumbfounded by his commitment to the aforementioned statement. I proposed that we put it to a poll and let that decide our arguments. The topic was regarding "Greatest bands of all time". One of us is feels Pearl Jam is a greater band than Led Zeppelin - one of us does not. So here we go. I am going to outline a set list of 10 songs chosen by each of us for our respective bands. The challenge we levy to you is to choose which band you would like to see - in their prime - playing the given set list. The band with the most votes wins. Pretty simple. Here you go:

Pearl Jam

- Crazy Mary (cover)
- Just Breathe
- Yellow Ledbetter
- Black
- Sonic Reducer (cover)
- Porch
- Better Man
- Nothing Man
- Dock By the Bay (cover)
- Footsteps

Led Zeppelin

- Whole Lotta Love
- Achilles Last Stand
- Kashmir
-Since I Been Lovin You
- Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
- Over the Hills and Far Away
- Traveling River Side Blues
- D'Yer Mak'r
- Ram ble On
- When The Levee Breaks

You can also choose to go to one of the concerts but feel like the other is still the better band - that is allowable, just state as such.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter

Jeff & Curtis

2010-07-27T19:33:00.000-07:00

I know that the World Cup has come and gone, but for those of you who did not get a chance to read this - it is quite entertaining. As a background at my place of work we occasionally have small wagers - March Madness, who will win the Super Bowl, NBA Championships, etc... The World Cup presented another wonderful opportunity to have some banter in the work place. I work with a guy named Curtis Newton who I think should have his own sports blog... I present a taste of his interesting thought process of picking teams in a sport that he has no knowledge of. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the following do not necessarily reflect my personal opinions or those of anyone else in my family. All off color or racially oriented jokes were made in good fun by Curtis Newton, I cannot be held responsible for his views... I think that should cover it.

So I just filled a World Cup bracket out and never have I felt less informed in my life....I based it entirely on economics, historical fact, wars, pop culture, and all the African nations for home court advantage...if you notice there is no mention of soccer.

Couple of highlight picks for my 2 coming out of pool play:

Ivory Coast: Anyone who looks like the Predator and has a name very similar to Ivan Drago from Rocky 4? Winner in my book...broken arm and all. Have you seen this dude? Pretty sure he would eat my face and think nothing of it...Built like Karl Malone with Ricky Green speed. Whoa...

Argentina: Kobe thinks Lionel Messi is the best and I never argue with the Black Mamba. Ever. Even with rumors he may be hurt...Messi, not Kobe. Plus Maradona (a junkie superstar coach) has implemented a "have as much crazy monkey sex as possible, it made me play better, it will make my team better" I never had coaches like that...but that's my new policy also.

England and USA: Not even sure England is still officially a country (pretty sure France took over about 6 years ago) but the dude with the man beard for the UK is a stud. Plus he kind of looks like my brother Josh. Win/win in my book...but his name is Wayne Rooney? Pretty sure he's American and doesn't know it...He may have to switch teams at halftime.

All African nations: Are you kidding me? These guys riot, smash, and run folks over for an exhibition...Home field will be in full effect. They may burn the stadium down, but it won't be dull. Pretty sure like little league All-Star teams when you show up and Vegas has 6 teams but they stacked one of the teams with all the best players one of these teams is loaded. Not sure which one, but once again go with the Predator...He almost killed Arnold, wiped out Apollo Creed, put a hole the size of Texas in Jesse “The Body” Ventura...I mean come on!!! Aliens are good at soccer apparently!!!

Mancrush: My man crush Cristiano Ronaldo is in the "death pool" whatever that means...It was him against the Predator and I went with the Predator but man have you seen the chicks Ronaldo gets. Ridiculous. (Disregard the fact he may or may not had Tranny's).Highest paid, arguably the best, looks like an Abercrombie model...WTF. God plays favorites. I will be super PISSED (or pretending to) if Brasil gets knocked out and the Predator and my mancrush move out of pool play. I will have no idea who to cheer for...Yes I will. The Predator.

Group H: Pretty sure Chile and and Honduras are the same country and have you seen Gladiator? When they cheer "Spaniard, Spaniard" even though he's not Spanish. Spain you're in!!! Which leaves Switzerland? Can I really pick a country that likes to base itself on "neutrality"? I mean is their team going to stand there and do nothing? I picked them none the less...Why you may ask? Have you seen a Swiss Army knife? Sold!!!

I've never been so excited for something I know ZERO about in my whole life...I'm trying to think of something even comparable on this grand of scale? Nothing even close. I wish I would have went (S. Africa is the "white" part of Africa right?)...Can Asians play soccer? No idea, but I know there is a lot of jokes there that aren't PC. Do I really know my geography and know where the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Algeria really are located? Not sure. If Mexico doesn't come out of pool play, will the country (and California) be depressed and Corona/Tecate sales go through the roof and all Subways will be closed for a few days for lack of employees? I say yes. At what point does Mexico ever shake the US players hands after the inevitable loss? Never....Why? Because they'll never beat us at their own sport! Awesome.

So tomorrow at 11:30 I will drape myself in an American flag and for 2 hrs pretend to have some idea of what's going on and what's the significance...U-S-A!!! There's a pretty good chance by Saturday afternoon I will have forgotten the World Cup is even on (like the rest of the US) but for one brief second...I get it. Ole...Ole...Ole...GGGGOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!

Curtis Newton

1 year pictures

2010-06-02T09:23:00.000-07:00

So I had Sophie's one year old pictures, and she was being a little stinker the entire time. but the amazing Suzy got some really cute ones so i thought i would share them. Enjoy!

Our Sweet ONE year old

2010-05-24T23:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Girl

One year ago today our loving heavenly father in trusted us with a beautiful, healthy baby girl. This has been the greatest year ever, watching her grow and learn. seeing her little personality come out. I always tell Jeff, I knew I always wanted to be a mother but I never realized how much I would love it. It amazes me how much love I have for her. Some times I just look at her and I just can't hold my love in, tears of joy just start flowing out. I know that those who know me, me crying isn't too unusual. but when I look into her big brown eyes and she gives me one of her big cheesy grins my heart just swells and so do the tears. I have learned a lot from her this past year, how to get through a day with no sleep, patience, and a deep gratitude for all other mothers out there. I have loved the fact that I have been able to be a stay at home mother this past year so that I could watch each little thing she does, rolling over, crawling, and first words. Jeff and I have felt so blessed having her in our home. She has such a sweet spirit, she is always so happy. She Loves her books, playing with mom, and the kids upstairs.
WE LOVE YOU SWEET GIRL!
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY

(just a few pictures for the past year, there were so many it was hard not to just keep putting them together.)

The Two Greatest Gifts

2010-04-11T11:31:00.000-07:00

So we just celebrated Easter and it was a great time to reflect on the first greatest gift given to us, Our savior gave his life for us, and took our sins upon him so that we could live with him again. I am so grateful for my savior and for all that he did for me so that I may live with my wonderful family. I am so grateful for my amazing husband and all he does for me and am so grateful to have a beautiful healthy little girl.

We had such a fun Easter. Sophie loved all the candy that the Easter bunny brought and the cute dresses that her grandmas gave her. Here are a few picutres.

And now for the second greatest gift in my opinion The gift of life. I remember when I had Sophie what a miracle it was that I was able to give some one so tiny and wonderful life. She has been such a blessing in our life. As many of you know my little sister was pregnant and made the greatest decision to place him for adoption and give him a life that she would not be able to give him. It has been really hard on the whole family especially my parents. This last Monday she finally had him, her Dr. decided to induce her and we are so grateful that he did. When little baby Porter came into this world the cord was wrapped around his neck three times and tightly. He had a hard time breathing for a little while, he was just too tired to breath. They took him to the nursery and after a while he started doing ok and breathing by himself. Megan also let Brooke and Cody come in for the delivery (the adoptive couple) which was very special for them. They just had the biggest smile on their faces the entire time. Though we were all a little scared for a minute. We went and stood by the window to the nursery trying to get a look through the slats in the blinds. Our fears soon gave way to joy when he started to cry, and they brought him back into the room.
He is such a beautiful little boy. He weighed 6 lbs and was 18 inches long. So he was just tiny tiny. especially compared to Sophie. We all got to hold and adore him. And then it was time for Brooke and Cody to hold their little boy for the first time.

Brooke and Cody stayed the next few day in the hospital. Brooke stayed the first night with Megan and my Mom. Tuesday they had quite a few visitors. We took Sophie up there to see him and she totally loved him she wanted to hold him and just wanted him to get down and play with her. She was so cute.

Tuesday night Mckenzie and I stayed the night at the hospital so that Megan and my Mom could get some sleep, the next day was going to be tough enough. I got to hold him most of the night. Me and Kenz got to watch him have a bath and pee all over everything, and just really enjoy some time with him. I did end up going home at like 4 in the morning cause i knew that i would have to be there so Jeff could go to work. Me and Sophie ended up going back up to the hospital at 10 and from there I spent the rest of the day though I did send Sophie with Jeff's mom after a few hours. It was so sweet, she gave him a big kiss before I took her up. The next few hours where filled with tears, pain, love, hugs and pictures. When Brooke and Cody came back up we sat and talked, laughed and cried. and then came time for the hardest part: Handing him over. We all gave him one more kiss good bye and then Megan placed him with Brooke - which was so hard to watch. We all fell in love with this little boy so quickly and we know it's not a good bye - because they will send picture and let us see him - but that does not make it much easier. We love Brooke and Cody and they will forever be part of us as will Little Porter James. Our family has grown so much through this difficult time. I am so Grateful for each and every one of them. I love you all.

All of us after alot crying.

Beautiful baby Port James McGarry. We Love You.

The BIG 28!

2010-03-23T10:55:00.000-07:00

So I am doing this post a day early, but I don't think I will have time tomorrow. SO Jeff is turning 28 tomorrow. And I would like to dedicate this post to him. Jeff is amazing husband and father. Sophie just loves him, when he walks in the door at night she get so excited and jumps up and down on her knees it so funny. She just loves the play time she gets with him. He has been working so hard so that I can stay home with her and I am so grateful for that, and for all the he does for us. Jeff has always been such a great strength to be, this year has been a hard year for me and my family, and he is always there with a shoulder for me to cry on or vent to. he is so supportive and leaves little notes to help me through a tough time. I love him so much. I love seeing him with our little girl, and the way she lights up his eyes. We are so grateful to have him in our lives, We love you and Hope you have a Great Birthday!

P.s. two post in less than a week. yes i am awesome.

St Patty's Day

2010-03-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

It was so nice the other day so Sophie and I decided to have a little lunch out side since it was starting to feel a little like spring. She LOVES, LOVES, LOVES being outside. So here are a few pictures from the awesome day.

Sophie in her Awesome Sunglasses

her lunch of blueberries (her new favorite) and string cheese.

2010-02-13T16:36:00.000-08:00

Long Time

It has been quite a while since the last post so I figured it was about time to do a little update. Sophie has always been such a busy body, but now that she can crawl all over the place she likes to make things interesting for us! She has always been really fun to have around but now that she is cruising around and makin all sorts of noise Bobbie and I have been having a blast with the little munchkin! (More so for me because I can sleep through most things) She also has earned her two front teeth, poor kids go through quite a bit of pain to get those teeth in. We are all grateful for a little tylenol. A while back we had some pictures taken of the family but I like Sophie's pictures the most. For those who haven't had the pleasure of seeing what a cutie she is here are some pictures.

Freakin' Adorable! (In my totally unbiased opinion)

Sophie's Blessing

2009-09-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

We blessed our sweet little Sophie on Aug 2. so yeah this post is a little late but i just love these first few pictures. She has been such a blessing in mine and Jeff's life. I don't know what we ever did without her. she brings so much joy to our little family. She is such a sweet little girl, always just content to do what ever, she is a ever fast learner, so smart, she is a little wiggle worm i don't know what i'm going to do when she can crawl and walk cause she will be every where. I just love being a mom, its the greatest thing ever, its even better that i get to stay home.

Sophie in her beautiful dress

Our little family

4 generation grandma gilbert, me, Sophie, and my mom

5 generations my dad, grandpa bob, great grandma beyer, sophie and me

sophie and her great grandma peggy that made her beautiful dress. thanks grandma i loved it

Jeff taking a little nap after a long day

Sophie taking a nap on uncle Troy, she loves playing with him, she's going to be sad when he leaves.

Thanks everyone who came to support us on Sophie's special day, It ment a lot to us.

WE LOVE YOU SOPHIE!

What we do in the summer time when all the leaves are green

2009-08-16T18:00:00.000-07:00

I love summer.. especially since I don't work and have an adorably fun little girl to play with all day. Here are some of the thing that we have loved doing this summer...

We love going to all the fun parades and watching aunt Kenzie cheer...
We love swimming too! Sophie loves to kick in the water! And Mom is in trouble for having her out in the sun like that!

We loved playing on the beaches in bear lake. It was nice and relaxing to bad dad couldn't come up and join us longer.

Sophie loved hanging out with Grandpa and Uncle Troy at the beach, and she really loved boating. She would just fall asleep as soon and the boat started. But loved it. We just love going on trips.

Eating YUMMY breakfast at the Running Bear Pancake House in West Yellowstone.

Seeing Old Faithful, thou it was a little cold.
Jeff and I at the falls. Sophie being so good in her car seat driving around Yellowstone

We went to John Sacks cabin it was so beautiful. It was a huge natural spring that just came right out
of the ground. And a huge moose decided that she wanted to join us, Jeff wasn't even 25 feet away from it. It was a little crazy.

Jeff and I decided to stay up in Island Park an extra day since it was kinda close to our anniversary so we decided to take Sophie on a hike that we did on our honeymoon and it was so beautiful. Jeff and I just sat on a big rock on the river not wanting to come home. It was so peaceful. But have to come back to real life sooner or later...right?

Sophie was so good the entire trip, we had allot of time in the car time and she was so good.. on our drive home I put in HEMAN for her to watch and she totally digged it. She got so happy watching it her feet were going a mile a minute.

Well thats what we do in the summer time when all the leaves are green.. :)

Our first week

2009-06-01T14:04:00.000-07:00

Today our beautiful little girl is one week old. And I HATE it, because its going too fast.
But it has been the most amazing week ever. It all started last sunday when I started having contractions every 20 minutes, and by 4 that afternoon they were coming every 10 minutes so I thought to myself, she is coming to night I just know it. Well nothing seemed to progress and they said come to the hospital when contractions are every 5 minutes or closer. So that night Jeff and I went for a walk trying to get things moving and to no avail they stayed the same. I was unable to sleep that night because they were still coming every 10 minutes and are not condusive to sleep. Finally at about 3 in the morning they started getting stronger, not so much closer together but stronger. So at about 6 in the morning I decided to call the hospital because I was strep B positive which just meant that I needed to be on antibiotics for about 4 hours or more before she came. So when I called they told me to at least come in so they could see what was going on. So we left thinking that they would probably just send me home, but better safe than sorry. We got there at about a quarter to seven. They checked me and said I was dialated to about a 3 and they would give me an hour and see if anything changes. An hour came, they came in again and nothing had changed so they said they would give me on more but they were probably just going to send me home. I was a little disappointed at the sound of that. Well twenty minutes later I looked at Jeff and said either my water just broke or I totally just peed. Jeff thought that was pretty funny so we called the nurse back in and she checked and sure enough my water had broke. She told us that we were defantly staying now and that they were going to move me into a delivery room. When we got into the room they got the IVs going and gave me some oxytocin which helps get the contractions going more regular and stronger. By a little after 11 they were coming every 3 minutes and lasting for about a minute and a half and really painful to the point that I really wanted to cry. But I didn't. Im so proud of myself! So I had them give me the epidural and not even five mintes later I was feeling great. I was so tired and wanted to fall asleep and my mom and sisters came and the nurses came so I wasn't able to sleep. And since my dr was out of town the on call dr came in and talked to us and told us that her shift ended at 5 so she was going to get her out before then. I really liked the sound of that. So at about 2 they came in and checked me again and I was only at a four so my mom decided to go to the mall and my dad took my sisters to my grandmas so it was nice and quiet in the room, just Jeff and I at last. Jeff sat and read his cycling magazines and I ended up falling asleep for about forty minutes. I woke up feeling great, and Jeff and I sat and talked and we were watching the monitors and my contractions were slowing down and not getting so intense so we both thought that she definately wasn't coming by five, it was 3 already. My mom ended up coming back and they came and checked me again and told Jeff and I that I was ready to go and if i did a good job she would be there in about twenty minutes. Both of us were so excited possibly a little scared and nervous about what awaited. They had me do a few practice pushes and had the dr come as soon as possible. When the dr came in I pushed through two contractions and she was out. Just like they said twenty minutes and our little girl was finally here. They placed her on my tummy and, not going to lie, it was pretty creepy. She was so swollen and her color was a grayish purple. It kinda freaked me out. but they cleared out her lungs and within minutes she was a healthy pink color. They took her and cleaned her up, weighed her and she weighed 7 lbs and 7oz and was 21.5 inches long. I said to Jeff after that I was really glad that it went so well because if it hadn't I would really not want to have any more kids, with how bad every thing else was. They finished cleaning her up and put her in Jeffs arms and I saw a whole new man in him. So proud, and happy.

This was taken about 5 minutes after she was born. I love this picture because even though she is really swollen, you cant help but look at those big perfect lips and not fall in love with her.

Jeff being a proud new daddy

Meeting grandma's and grandpa's

Jeff giving her first bath
(she didnt like it much)

Me finally getting to really hold her after her first bath

Us getting ready to come home

first full day at home. And Jeff just cant get enough

My llittle Sophie all sound asleep

Sophie with her beautiful eyes open

Pretty in pink

She has been such a blessing in our lives. Jeff even said to me the other day... Why did we wait so long to have her? She has brought so much love into this home. Jeff and I just can't get enough of her; we can't stop staring at how beautiful and perfect she is. Its funny she looks exactly, and I mean exactly, like I did as a baby, I will have to scan my picture in and do another post later. But I really really love being a mother, I would not change it for the world. I feel like I am the most blessed person in the world right now; I have a beautiful and healthy daughter, and a super amazing husband that is the greatest father. And i just have to thank my heavenly father for them both.

First an apology - Reign of the 'Stache!

2009-05-27T19:25:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, we just welcomed our new little girl Sophie to our family on Monday! But before we do a post of the joy that this little one has brought I need to issue a public apology to my little girl.

Sophie-

As your new father I am ashamed to say that the reign of the 'stache has been broken. "What is the 'reign' of the 'stache?" you might ask. That is a marvelous question and in fact the beginning of my apology. Of course everyone's individual experience on this front will differ, I have found that an overwhelming majority of individuals that I am friends with were born when their fathers were sportin' a mustache.

Those of you who know me are aware of the fact that I don't really grow hair, especially facial hair. I wanted to grow a mustache so badly but was unable to continue the tradition of fathering children under its blessed reign. So not only to Sophie but to Greg, Kevin, Evan, Richard, Bill, Bill, Tom, Rob, Brad, Rob, another Bill and many more which I have not named here I apologize for not carrying on the legacy. I hope you all can forgive me.

And for now here is a picture of my beautiful new baby girl.

BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT!!!

2009-03-24T09:42:00.001-07:00

So today is my cute husbands birthday. I been thinking the last few days about how much he means to me. So I thought that I would let every one and him know how much he means to me on his special day. Jeffrey is the love of my life, he has been such a wonderful husband. We have been together for almost four years now, we have been through a lot especially the last few months with our little one coming. he has been so caring and sweet about everything, rubbing my back and holding my hair back when I was so sick and could barely leave the toilet. Coming to the dr.'s with me, seeing him be so excited for our little girl to come.. cause its been kinda hard for me to be excited with being so sick. there are so many things I love about him, his obsession with cycling (even if some times it gets a little out of hand) his goofy personality, and how dedicated he is to his callings in the church as a husband and soon a father. He works so hard to give me everything that I want or need. I love how much fun we have with just about everything we do. On our first date we went rock climbing and as I was hanging off the rock I knew that he would never let go of that rope. And he even though he wouldn't let me come down until I made it all the way to the top and my fingures and arms were burning and I finally let just let go of the rock and hung there until I had feeling back in my fingures and arms, and then I was able to make it to the top. He has always been so supportive and encourgaging. just like our first date. I would do just about anything for him, and I am so grateful to have him in my life and for the fact that he chose me. I love him so much and I hope he has a great birthday. I love you Babe!!!

More, More, More!

2008-12-08T20:23:00.000-08:00

So, I have been getting many requests to update the blog since the last one was done a little while ago. And I figured that a little Billy Idol in the title could do everyone good this Christmas season. The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons are a time of year I like to reflect upon the things that I am grateful for, and one of the things that I am most grateful for in my life is my wife Bobbie. I am also grateful for the fact that she is pregnant with our first child!

Bobbie and I are not fans of doing things the easy/conventional way, we also have a tough time keeping exciting news a secret. We would have been able to hold out for a while but Bobbie was so sick that people at work were finding out, and we didn't want our families to be the last people to know. So we set out to decide how we were going to let people know our exciting news. One night as we sat racking our brains of a clever way to let the fam know, lightning struck our collective brain (thank you Mr. Smee)! Because of the proximity of the news to Halloween we thought it would be fun to dress up. Bobbie transformed into an oven and I became a lovable chef. We called upon the creative juices of Nancy and while my Dad and I went to Priesthood session for General Conference, Bobbie and my Mom created a masterpiece!

Genius! Bobbie was an oven in which we put a bun so that there was a "Bun in the oven," and I was a Chef so that I could be involved. Again, Genius! Or so I thought.

This post will now take a different direction which may call for a post of its own but I choose to discuss it here. Now I thought "Bun in the oven" was pretty telling but I was shocked at the lack of comprehension that we encountered on our journey. Really the only person who caught on immediately was Brandon Smith, either I underestimated Brandon or over-estimated everyone else. Linds you caught on quicker than others but everyone was a lot slower than I had anticipated. I wasn't shocked when Bobbie's little brother Troy gave the "I-don't-understand-why-others-are-laughing-so-I-will-chuckle" laugh and when Krystelle (Bobbie's aunt) asked when Bobbie was due he said "that's what that means?" But I was really disappointed in everyone else! Especially Zo who prides himself on being so clever probably took the longest to get what was going on, though it was funny enough to watch him figure it out that it was worth it. Sub par performance people!

There you have it folks another post. Enjoy it for the next few months =)

Da Perm

2008-09-16T19:35:00.000-07:00

So, due to certain (justified) complaints about lack of posting we figured we should post our next blog. A couple of months ago my hair was getting a little long and I had a desire to shave it, but did not want to give it up. So I called Bobbie while she was at work and asked her if she wanted to perm my mop, and obviously she was more than willing to be involved. So when she got home we threw in an old classic The Great Outdoors, and she spent the next few hours putting my hair in curlers. After the curlers were sufficiently secure the solution was applied. The are a couple things that I learned about perm solution today... 1) It smells terribly (that smell is accentuated when the solution finds its way into your nostrils) 2) It really burns your eyes when left in your eyes long enough, or really if it touches anywhere near your face and 3) if left in contact with skin long enough it will remove the flesh from your face (no joke). Due to the above mentioned lessons that I learned I decided that the perm had to be kept for longer than just the couple of days that were initially planned. Due to the pain that was inflicted I needed to keep it longer. Thank you for reading.

Beautiful Curlers

Wrap it up in plastic

Let the splendor be unleashed!

GRADUATION DAY!

2008-06-17T18:06:00.000-07:00

Jeff's Graduation Day was a very exciting day for all of us. As you can see above. :) Though he still has a few more classes and finishes in August. Both Jeff and Andy graduated so Jeff's parents took us out to lunch to the Olive Garden..(so good) and then we went to the ceremony. I was kinda dreading it cause i though it would be a few hours and boring talks but it actually wasn't too bad. It took about an hour and a half and then we got to take lots and lots of pictures. YEAH! love pictures. And then we got lucky and my parents took us to dinner. Yeah free food day.

Jeff's favorite professor that inspired him to go into IS (something to do with computers, I don't really get it) Jeff and I. I am so proud of him, he is such a hard worker. And is so smart I don't understand what he is saying most of the time when he is talking about school stuff.
The two happy Graduates! Andy also graduated and is getting ready for medical school. he is another smarty pants.

We are truly grateful for our parents and all of their support. Especially Greg and Nancy for the financial help, we wouldn't be in the postion we are in right now without their love and support.

Jeff's second go at racing

2008-05-06T18:54:00.000-07:00

So Jeff and Andy decided to do to the next big race in Laramie, WY
they left about 7:30 Friday night and got there at about 1:30 in the morning
they stayed at a super 8 motel in a room with six smelly boys. When they woke up
they found that it was a blizzard out side and with a wind chill of 8 degrees. Needless to
say they didn't race. So they drove the five and a half hours back home. So he was a little unhappy about that but at least they made it home safely.

Jeff's First Cycling Race

2008-04-21T19:52:00.000-07:00

Jeff and Andy getting ready for the big ride

Mark..get set...GO!!!

And the Warriors Return

So Jeff and Andy had there first big cycling race. And Bri and I got to be the super great wife's that support them even in the cold. So we got them all ready and sent them on their way. And we were out in the middle of nowhere and it was freezing, so we decide that we would wait in the car where it was warmer and they had told us that it would take them about two hour to finish their race which was about 40 miles. So we decided that we couldn't fall asleep even though we had to get up extra early on our day off cause if we did we probably wouldn't wake up in time to see them finish. So we sat and talked for a while and we might have fallen asleep for about ten minutes and we decided that we would go out to the finish line just in case they got done early. We walked over and couldn't find the finish line, so we asked some one and they showed us where it was and as we were walking over, Andy came up from behind us...we totally missed Andy coming across the finish line... SORRY ANDY.. But we were able to see Jeff across. We were so proud of them for finishing. And Bri and I were glad we finally got to go home and take a rally long nap... GOOD JOB GUY!

SPRING BREAK

2008-04-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

Jeff , Raney, and Ty at the baseball game.
Jeff and I

Big Gulp hu...

Jeff and I hiked up to the big whole in the rock

So Jeff and I went to warm AZ. for spring break and it was AWESOME... it was so warm, i didn't want to come home. We went down with our friends Ty and Raney, we stayed with Ty's family. We went to a spring training game, hiking and just spent a whole lot of time together. Ty's family was so nice. We played scum one night and I was scum just about the whole time, it was great. We also got to spend Easter morning with them. Thanks Stevenson Family..

All about us

2008-04-14T19:52:00.000-07:00

So Jeff and I finally decided to to join the blogging world. So a little bit about us..We love spending time together, with family, and friends. We love being out doors whether its cycling, climbing and camping. We have been married for over a year and half now and we still love it so thats good. Some of the things that are going on right now in our life is.. Jeff will be graduating this summer. Yeah.. We are both training for a triathlon, and Jeff is starting to race with Andy for the U's cycling team. Other than that we are pretty boring. So thats us in a nut shell.

HI GUYS!!!

2008-04-14T15:27:00.000-07:00