Think Pink... Baby Pace is a GIRL!!
And we're madly in love with her already! :)
15 years ago
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Take a guess!
James and I went to our 16 week appointment yesterday and scheduled the "Big One" - ultrasound, that is! On June 11th we'll be able to find out the sex of our Baby! We're super excited! We want to know what all of you think.... will Baby Pace be a boy or a girl? Go ahead, cast your vote!
Here are some clues...
Here are some clues...
- I was sick (knock on wood!) until about 15 weeks, 5 days.... but am feeling much, much better now. The sickness was mostly nausea, but not too much vomiting. I had a really hard time eating anything at all for about two months. Thus, James claims that little pipsqueak is starving.
- The only thing I really like to eat/drink right now is water and Otter Pops.
- My love for chocolate and Pepsi is gone - completely. I really, really want to like it again, but any time I attempt to eat either of these things I get sick. :(
- I have two sisters and no brothers, James has two sisters and two brothers. (Not that any of this matters, but it gives you a little more insight!)
- James really wants a boy, but thinks baby is a girl because every time we've gone to the doctor, and the last ultrasound, they both told us that baby is really, really active - he thinks girls are much more hyper than boys. Good reasoning, I suppose. I have NO Mother's Intuition. My guess is as good as any of yours!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
{remembering}
5.5.09
Two months has passed since Granpa Brown passed away. I took some time out of my regular schedule to check out the pictures from his funeral and graveside, and realized how quickly time passes.... seems like these images came from just a few hours ago, definitely not a few months ago.
Here are some of my favorites:
The day of the funeral the weather was perfect, and that hardly ever happens in Wayne County - especially in March. So peaceful.
Mo took Granpa for his "last ride" to the cemetery. Of course the ride wouldn't have been complete without the "train horn" salute upon departure - what an amazing tribute to an amazing man.
The flowers - tons of flowers, were all gorgeous. This arrangement was a favorite and by far the most popular with the little ones who were completely envious of the dozer. Especially Ryland - he asked a dozen times (during the funeral, mind you) if he could just go up and get that dozer - really fast? Thanks to Aunt Nadine and family for this winner!
Group shot of the Grandkids.
Kinley.....
and Tee taking in all the flowers.
James, (aka - my handsome husband!) Albert, and Val.
Albert, Michael (aka - my handsome Dad!), and Ellis.
And probably my most favorite of the day.... My Dad trying to explain to Kinley what's going on, and that Grandpa Great is in Heaven now. She's way too smart, and asks way too many questions for a two year old.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
We're Pregnant!
That's right people! James and I are finally working on becoming parents! Well, not so much James anymore - his job is done for now. Now it is up to me to help this little child grow for the next six months.... and then, for the next.... well, forever. Crap, what have we gotten ourselves into?
We got our first ultrasound a couple weeks ago, and that was so dang cool! Baby was bouncing all over the place like a little bean. James claims that he was going "Ape-Shit" in there cuz he's starving - blah... I'd like to see him try to force-feed himself! I have the pictures saved, and thought I was going to be able to upload them to my blog, but it's a .pdf file and I'll be damned if I have enough patience (or know-how, in case you're wondering) to get them saved as a compatible file for the blogging world. Maybe someday I'll be able to post them.
James and I LOVE to study the U.S. pictures... he already has little pipsqueak legs, and tooty little feet - just like his Dad! Oh, by the way - we're just calling Baby "he" for now - that's easier than saying "baby" and I am NOT ok with anyone calling my child "it"!
We announced our exciting news to the family when we went to St. George for our little family getaway the first part of April....
I ordered a Costco cake (chocolate cake, chocolate cream filling, and chocolate buttercream icing... mmmm!! Wish I would've felt like eating more of it.) and had them write our announcement like this...
James + Trina =
BABY!
Due October 2009
It didn't turn out as cute as I wanted it to, but it got the point across!
I guess this explains the no posting spree I've been on - being pregnant isn't the most glamorous experience I've ever had. Actually, it has pretty much sucked for the past 8 weeks. I've felt like I've had a really bad hang over for two months - ugh. I'm welcoming week 14 on Monday, and hopefully things will start turning around.
Off to do my daily worshiping of the porcelain throne... catch ya later.
We got our first ultrasound a couple weeks ago, and that was so dang cool! Baby was bouncing all over the place like a little bean. James claims that he was going "Ape-Shit" in there cuz he's starving - blah... I'd like to see him try to force-feed himself! I have the pictures saved, and thought I was going to be able to upload them to my blog, but it's a .pdf file and I'll be damned if I have enough patience (or know-how, in case you're wondering) to get them saved as a compatible file for the blogging world. Maybe someday I'll be able to post them.
James and I LOVE to study the U.S. pictures... he already has little pipsqueak legs, and tooty little feet - just like his Dad! Oh, by the way - we're just calling Baby "he" for now - that's easier than saying "baby" and I am NOT ok with anyone calling my child "it"!
We announced our exciting news to the family when we went to St. George for our little family getaway the first part of April....
I ordered a Costco cake (chocolate cake, chocolate cream filling, and chocolate buttercream icing... mmmm!! Wish I would've felt like eating more of it.) and had them write our announcement like this...
James + Trina =
BABY!
Due October 2009
It didn't turn out as cute as I wanted it to, but it got the point across!
I guess this explains the no posting spree I've been on - being pregnant isn't the most glamorous experience I've ever had. Actually, it has pretty much sucked for the past 8 weeks. I've felt like I've had a really bad hang over for two months - ugh. I'm welcoming week 14 on Monday, and hopefully things will start turning around.
Off to do my daily worshiping of the porcelain throne... catch ya later.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Because Someone We Love Is In Heaven, We Feel Heaven In Our Hearts...
Arlen LaVor Brown (October 28, 1930 - March 5, 2009)
Loa, Utah – Arlen (Arlie) LaVor Brown, age 78, of Loa, turned his last blade of dirt on March 5, 2009, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born to loving parents, Charles LaVor and May Taylor Brown on October 28, 1930 in Loa, Utah. Arlie married his sweetheart, Lorna Ruth Coleman, September 30, 1950 in Teasdale, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Jordan River Temple, June 30, 1983. Together they brought a daughter and 3 sons into this world. They shared their lives for 59 years and celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2000.
He attended Wayne County Schools – class of 1949. Arlen was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various church callings. He was always a generous person and a friend to all. He was active in his community, serving as Mayor of Loa for 8 years; a member of the Volunteer Fire Department and Wayne Wonderland Lion’s Club.
Movin’ dirt has been his life. Brown Brothers Construction Company was originally known as LaVor Brown and Sons - the business was started in 1948 by Arlen and his father LaVor Brown. In 1964 Earl and Dale joined Arlen in the business and the legacy of Brown Brothers Construction, which has a reputation throughout the State of Utah for good work ethics and honest dealings, began.
Grandpa left a legacy of hard work and compassion, which has passed to his entire family. Brown Brothers Construction was honored by the Utah Department of Transportation as Small Contractor of the Year in 2006.
Arlen enjoyed spending time and traveling with his wife, family and friends. He most enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and being in the great outdoors. His work has always been his hobby and he loved being on the job or at auctions with his son’s and grandsons, something he enjoyed to his final day.
Arlen’s family was his life and his legacy. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorna Brown of Loa; his children: Arla Mae (Duane) Jensen, Roosevelt; Charles Albert (Jan), Michael Arlen (Becky), Ellis Roger (Kori) all of Loa and one sister Lois Brown Parsons of Central Valley. Eleven Grandchildren who love and will miss him dearly and 12 Beautiful Great Grandchildren who love and know him as Grandpa Great.
He was preceded in death by one Grandson, Dallas Arlen Brown; his parents; two brothers: Freeman Earl Brown, Dale Jay Brown; three sisters Erma B. Allen, Myrna B. Larsen and Owona B. Grundy.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa Utah Stake Center. Family and friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Tuesday Evening from 6 to 8 PM., or Wednesday morning at the Stake Center from 10:00 to 12:30 PM prior to services.
Interment will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.
Loa, Utah – Arlen (Arlie) LaVor Brown, age 78, of Loa, turned his last blade of dirt on March 5, 2009, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born to loving parents, Charles LaVor and May Taylor Brown on October 28, 1930 in Loa, Utah. Arlie married his sweetheart, Lorna Ruth Coleman, September 30, 1950 in Teasdale, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Jordan River Temple, June 30, 1983. Together they brought a daughter and 3 sons into this world. They shared their lives for 59 years and celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2000.
He attended Wayne County Schools – class of 1949. Arlen was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various church callings. He was always a generous person and a friend to all. He was active in his community, serving as Mayor of Loa for 8 years; a member of the Volunteer Fire Department and Wayne Wonderland Lion’s Club.
Movin’ dirt has been his life. Brown Brothers Construction Company was originally known as LaVor Brown and Sons - the business was started in 1948 by Arlen and his father LaVor Brown. In 1964 Earl and Dale joined Arlen in the business and the legacy of Brown Brothers Construction, which has a reputation throughout the State of Utah for good work ethics and honest dealings, began.
Grandpa left a legacy of hard work and compassion, which has passed to his entire family. Brown Brothers Construction was honored by the Utah Department of Transportation as Small Contractor of the Year in 2006.
Arlen enjoyed spending time and traveling with his wife, family and friends. He most enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and being in the great outdoors. His work has always been his hobby and he loved being on the job or at auctions with his son’s and grandsons, something he enjoyed to his final day.
Arlen’s family was his life and his legacy. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorna Brown of Loa; his children: Arla Mae (Duane) Jensen, Roosevelt; Charles Albert (Jan), Michael Arlen (Becky), Ellis Roger (Kori) all of Loa and one sister Lois Brown Parsons of Central Valley. Eleven Grandchildren who love and will miss him dearly and 12 Beautiful Great Grandchildren who love and know him as Grandpa Great.
He was preceded in death by one Grandson, Dallas Arlen Brown; his parents; two brothers: Freeman Earl Brown, Dale Jay Brown; three sisters Erma B. Allen, Myrna B. Larsen and Owona B. Grundy.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa Utah Stake Center. Family and friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Tuesday Evening from 6 to 8 PM., or Wednesday morning at the Stake Center from 10:00 to 12:30 PM prior to services.
Interment will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
numbers
Twelve and A Half Years....
Since I lost my Maternal Grandfather. Is it possible to forget - in 12.5 years - how painful it is to consider the thought of loosing a Grandparent? I doubt I forgot, but somehow I snowed the pain with the happenings of my life.
Ten Days....
Since I had a face-to-face conversation with Grandpa Brown. Man, am I ever heavy laden with regrets.
Forty Hours...
Since tragedy struck.
Thirty-Seven Hours...
Since I found out tragedy struck. At times I hate the small town, word-spreading-like-wildfire bull shit. I will always be somewhat mad about this.
Thirty-One Hours...
Since Grandpa Brown last spoke.
Seventeen and A Half Hours...
Since I realized that there's a pretty good chance Grandpa isn't going to get better, and probably won't be coming home - to Loa, that is, anytime soon.
Six and A Half Hours...
I spent at the Hospital today, praying (under my breath) for a miracle.
Two and A Half Hours...
Of sleep is all I've gotten since we came home from the hospital. Better than most, I'm sure.
Countless...
Hours I've spent crying over the past two days. And tissues I've thrown away that have been drenched in tears and cry boogers.
Eight Children and Eighteen Granchildren...
Were at the hospital tonight - all at the same time. 95% attendance. (Dallas, however, is waiting for him on the other side.) How often does that happen? With our family - nothing less would be expected. It's just what we do, and how we do. Ya, we're that close.
Twelve Grown Men...
Stood - sobbing - over a hospital bed, which held one of their most beloved friends. It has always torn my heart out to see grown men cry.
Three Google Searches...
On the word "stroke" in the past twenty-four hours. I quickly got frustrated after each, though, because I still don't understand why this happened to him. Don't know what to expect from here either, which is another incredibly frustrating facet of this whole ordeal.
We'll miss you like crazy, Grandpa, if you can't stay here on earth with us. But, you also need to know that it's OK to go. Maybe Dallas needs a partner-angel in crime up there to help take care of business. Oh, and do me a favor - when you get where you're going please search out my future children so they have the pleasure of getting to know their "Grandpa Great." I wouldn't want them to miss that for the world. You can send down some of your firey personality, or bright blue eyes with them if you see fit. You already have your halo, go ahead... grow your wings.
Since I lost my Maternal Grandfather. Is it possible to forget - in 12.5 years - how painful it is to consider the thought of loosing a Grandparent? I doubt I forgot, but somehow I snowed the pain with the happenings of my life.
Ten Days....
Since I had a face-to-face conversation with Grandpa Brown. Man, am I ever heavy laden with regrets.
Forty Hours...
Since tragedy struck.
Thirty-Seven Hours...
Since I found out tragedy struck. At times I hate the small town, word-spreading-like-wildfire bull shit. I will always be somewhat mad about this.
Thirty-One Hours...
Since Grandpa Brown last spoke.
Seventeen and A Half Hours...
Since I realized that there's a pretty good chance Grandpa isn't going to get better, and probably won't be coming home - to Loa, that is, anytime soon.
Six and A Half Hours...
I spent at the Hospital today, praying (under my breath) for a miracle.
Two and A Half Hours...
Of sleep is all I've gotten since we came home from the hospital. Better than most, I'm sure.
Countless...
Hours I've spent crying over the past two days. And tissues I've thrown away that have been drenched in tears and cry boogers.
Eight Children and Eighteen Granchildren...
Were at the hospital tonight - all at the same time. 95% attendance. (Dallas, however, is waiting for him on the other side.) How often does that happen? With our family - nothing less would be expected. It's just what we do, and how we do. Ya, we're that close.
Twelve Grown Men...
Stood - sobbing - over a hospital bed, which held one of their most beloved friends. It has always torn my heart out to see grown men cry.
Three Google Searches...
On the word "stroke" in the past twenty-four hours. I quickly got frustrated after each, though, because I still don't understand why this happened to him. Don't know what to expect from here either, which is another incredibly frustrating facet of this whole ordeal.
We'll miss you like crazy, Grandpa, if you can't stay here on earth with us. But, you also need to know that it's OK to go. Maybe Dallas needs a partner-angel in crime up there to help take care of business. Oh, and do me a favor - when you get where you're going please search out my future children so they have the pleasure of getting to know their "Grandpa Great." I wouldn't want them to miss that for the world. You can send down some of your firey personality, or bright blue eyes with them if you see fit. You already have your halo, go ahead... grow your wings.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tagged by Shemra!
The Favorite 8's Tag.... Here's what you do -
1-Post rules to your blog
2- Answer the six "8" items
3- Let each person know by leaving them a comment
8 Favorite TV shows:
1- The Bachelor
2- Law and Order SVU
3- Friends re-runs
4- The Biggest Loser
5- The Office
6- Kath & Kim
7- The News??
8- I can't think of anything else I like to watch - don't do much T.V. at my house.
8 things I did yesterday:
1- Worked
2- Went to bed at 9:00pm (ahh.... felt sooo good!)
3- Went to a Basket Ball Game (Yes, I was being a super senior.)
4- Went to the gym
5- Went to Sunglow for Lunch with the girlfriends
6- Went to Sunglow for Dinner with James' Fam (Twice in one day. Pretty sure I won't be eating there for a few days - ugh!)
7- Cried with Colleen over her shitty past two weeks.
8- Mailed a Thank You card to Grandma O.
8 things to look forward to:
1- Building a house
2- Long Summer Days and Fun Summer Nights in Wayne County
3- The month of October (or fall)
4- Becoming a Licensed Appraiser
5- Retiring with James
6- Family getaway the weekend before Easter
7- The coming low-key weekend - full of chillaxin'
8- The next friends super vacation. (We WILL do that again - plan on it girls! Hey, maybe we could check off the Bora Bora wishlist item??)
8 Favorite Restaurants:
1- El Mexicano
2- Steve's Steakhouse
3- Benihana
4- Lawrey's The Prime Rib
5- The Olive Garden
6- Jimmy Johns - Subs so fast you'll freak! (Not really a rest. but I do LOVE this little shanty.)
7- PF Changs
8- The Market Street Grill
8 things on my wish list:
1- To be the next HUGE lottery winner.
2- An all expenses paid two week vacation to Bora Bora, staying in an overwater bungalow.
3- A FREE interior decorator to help with my house
4- The Datsun to be completely functional. (Poor James, he just LOVES this truck, but it's a piece of shit! It is a 1978, afterall... what more can he expect out of her?
5- Own a home in The Keys, or Cabo
6- To be able to read minds
7- For James and I to die peacefully together (Like on The Notebook? Ya, like that.)
8- 200 more wishes to be granted five per year for the next 40 years.
8 People I tag:
1- Kaylin
2- Tiffany
3- MeriAnn
4- Keisha
5- Laurie
6- Kris
7- Marlene
8- Ashley
1-Post rules to your blog
2- Answer the six "8" items
3- Let each person know by leaving them a comment
8 Favorite TV shows:
1- The Bachelor
2- Law and Order SVU
3- Friends re-runs
4- The Biggest Loser
5- The Office
6- Kath & Kim
7- The News??
8- I can't think of anything else I like to watch - don't do much T.V. at my house.
8 things I did yesterday:
1- Worked
2- Went to bed at 9:00pm (ahh.... felt sooo good!)
3- Went to a Basket Ball Game (Yes, I was being a super senior.)
4- Went to the gym
5- Went to Sunglow for Lunch with the girlfriends
6- Went to Sunglow for Dinner with James' Fam (Twice in one day. Pretty sure I won't be eating there for a few days - ugh!)
7- Cried with Colleen over her shitty past two weeks.
8- Mailed a Thank You card to Grandma O.
8 things to look forward to:
1- Building a house
2- Long Summer Days and Fun Summer Nights in Wayne County
3- The month of October (or fall)
4- Becoming a Licensed Appraiser
5- Retiring with James
6- Family getaway the weekend before Easter
7- The coming low-key weekend - full of chillaxin'
8- The next friends super vacation. (We WILL do that again - plan on it girls! Hey, maybe we could check off the Bora Bora wishlist item??)
8 Favorite Restaurants:
1- El Mexicano
2- Steve's Steakhouse
3- Benihana
4- Lawrey's The Prime Rib
5- The Olive Garden
6- Jimmy Johns - Subs so fast you'll freak! (Not really a rest. but I do LOVE this little shanty.)
7- PF Changs
8- The Market Street Grill
8 things on my wish list:
1- To be the next HUGE lottery winner.
2- An all expenses paid two week vacation to Bora Bora, staying in an overwater bungalow.
3- A FREE interior decorator to help with my house
4- The Datsun to be completely functional. (Poor James, he just LOVES this truck, but it's a piece of shit! It is a 1978, afterall... what more can he expect out of her?
5- Own a home in The Keys, or Cabo
6- To be able to read minds
7- For James and I to die peacefully together (Like on The Notebook? Ya, like that.)
8- 200 more wishes to be granted five per year for the next 40 years.
8 People I tag:
1- Kaylin
2- Tiffany
3- MeriAnn
4- Keisha
5- Laurie
6- Kris
7- Marlene
8- Ashley
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