tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44987198956095628002024-03-12T16:14:01.172-07:00Crane's NestAmanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-10776230149016135412012-10-22T17:34:00.000-07:002012-10-22T17:34:12.049-07:00Mom & Dad's New Blog: The Empty Crane NestSome of you may know some of you may not, our dad and mom both retired, and received a mission call to Baltimore, MD. They were very excited to go. Unfortunately, our dad was diagnosed with Melanoma and they've needed to stick around close to Huntsman Cancer Institute (which is such a blessing to have so close). They're continuing to have many adventures and are willing to share them at their new blog <a href="http://theemptycranenest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here.</a> <br />
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-The Crane KidsAmanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-68575431054350356062012-04-03T16:47:00.003-07:002012-04-03T16:48:29.779-07:00Finally finished my kitchen!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvT8T-BC_5uHECYF2V5mqnz6wzPz2KDrQ4P7oW9NI6YvDCXsnmiTUB46oEW_1yNE0XPG3zSMnELdeA0CLgDHESSXyiBGPVrpEmujZXou6HH0UIKHfdqKmtRacHIuZvH_8XMER1dN6U6FU/s1600/photo+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvT8T-BC_5uHECYF2V5mqnz6wzPz2KDrQ4P7oW9NI6YvDCXsnmiTUB46oEW_1yNE0XPG3zSMnELdeA0CLgDHESSXyiBGPVrpEmujZXou6HH0UIKHfdqKmtRacHIuZvH_8XMER1dN6U6FU/s320/photo+%25282%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727325595764554610" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pbjDUnr4A6Zeslv3kgRW0j-lloxiXNC-9rLbV9wwkWT3QDWBxeuK9XbCjJV3GmKHnqomLV4QlOU3Ptg6HlGRwUt4VC26AzIC2e3h_018pDlXi0hTMqs6CokHdvGqxHzo4TMrJScn5cI/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pbjDUnr4A6Zeslv3kgRW0j-lloxiXNC-9rLbV9wwkWT3QDWBxeuK9XbCjJV3GmKHnqomLV4QlOU3Ptg6HlGRwUt4VC26AzIC2e3h_018pDlXi0hTMqs6CokHdvGqxHzo4TMrJScn5cI/s320/photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727325504836161026" /></a>emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12159528166136378585noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-85539800795807242192012-01-24T05:44:00.001-08:002012-01-24T05:44:41.715-08:00Guess who just changed our life forever!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We blessed Hazel a bit late at four months old, but it worked out great because she finally fit in her blessing dress! Asher, Hazel, and I visited Utah to see my side of the family while Mike took his big comprehensive exam. (Side note: HE PASSED! Now on to his disertation). We had a great time seeing everyone, although we did not get a chance to get together with Aunt Betsy and her clan!<br />
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We thought about blessing her in Utah, but wait, Mike was still in Chicago. After Mike finished his exam we decided to take a trip to see his parents in Philadelphia and relax before he starts into his disertation and before I head back to work in November. So long strory short, we blessed Hazel today in Philadelphia and wanted to share with you all a video of her in her blessing dress. We are loving this little sweetie and all her smiles.Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-9737226764604057432011-08-10T04:52:00.000-07:002011-08-10T05:34:43.559-07:00The LatestHazel at a skinny five weeks:
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<br />Documenting how we had to use our beach umbrella to protect all four of us as we nearly got drenched while walking home from the beach. I am sure we were quite the funny sight on the sidewalks of the southside of Chicago :
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<br />Tummy time with and without big brother:
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<br />My favorite & most recent at eight weeks:
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<br />She is quite smiley (began around five weeks) which is a surprise because Asher was very scowly for a long time.
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<br />Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-73526428712753174512011-07-18T18:33:00.000-07:002011-07-18T20:00:21.867-07:00Belated Post, On-Time DeliveryHazel Lorraine Pope: Born June 13th, 2011, 1:02 a.m. 6 lb 6 oz. 18 3/4 inches<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630881108721159490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg05hgnQPLP52D9NvPjDCDZNb7F-35QuksD_zF6G5FtqQ9as_Ufp2Kcw9JIM8n3fepOmPJqTjHGdfPqxyUlBJjSegr8ZMfIqwUhrpqafwV8jzj17xTAoeRY67ZP8y8XPYsvWRyq6ukuGHg1/s320/DSCN1948.JPG" /><br /><br /><div><br /><div>I was scheduled for an induction on June 13th (a day after my due date) at 10:00 a.m. because my mom and mother-in-law had both scheduled their flights. I did not really want to be induced but I also wanted to make sure that baby sister arrived around the time that my mom was coming into town. Let's be honest, we needed to utilize all of our help! :)<br /></div><br /><br /><div>I felt like I had been having contractions for weeks, so I wasn't sure that I was really in labor on Sunday June 12th (my actual due date) until that evening when my contractions became quite painful and regular. We called our friends Jason and Alicia and they frantically rushed down to our neighborhood. Mike and I were surprisingly calm...Mike had even composed a detailed list of Asher's routine for the following day. Mike and I continued to stay calm as we got stuck in unbelievable traffic near Soldier Field (the stadium where the Chicago Bears play) due to a Mexico soccer game. When we finally got downtown, we got stuck behind two different horse and buggies...really?! Once we found parking and made our way into the hospital, my contractions were about four minutes apart. Still we were calm, which is now funny to me because Hazel was born just four hours later at 1:00 a.m. I even had to ask the Doctor to wake Mike up because we did not anticipate that things would progress so quickly, and that I would only have to push for three minutes. Luckily, Mike roused himself up for the event. :)</div><br /><br /><br /><div>We are so grateful that everything went smoothly and we love our little Hazel. Big brother Asher is doing well and loving Hazel, although the first week was a bit tough. We cannot believe that she is already five weeks old! </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630889578856597154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmpRx8O2fhnTkYKxvpA8stTX0nLZpV2EM_i-AQqYCLTfv5W4EEelG02KZm9mOL1aBkrb3f2D2NUUKCfUT_aCITCijhi2v7uTJPx3S9mOSlmotCPnJb47RCOx6ZHjVQVONCNfzqOI6Hy6c/s320/DSC00172.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630889600352645858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUlKAqbcG4pQsIdkrR9nBlSAYbu3FrslbfZviDlsdV7aofAu1UlUc_1ZHXPIPV9DeyybglMme249MWRfZF_gXli03GCP8jw1i10hvdhNo2wSATlCkFFZfS88rxE8lvmsmIl2HHbC9zO6v/s320/DSC00182.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630889583538380418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErIv33zpweDaxWHYEFY-A1YL6fUco7_DrlGwts_GYyNbM8WH8b_wAIHe89Ry3QyNbUPGNquq_E8fCRlQDWA6aSwtqvSHVlom6A2j2h5JkBvxdmbVHhEjRTihWVpfi0Oj7A0pF6B3AQ4bB/s320/DSC00176.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630886220894889042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwF9Jqozazm8lPvdf2OXTuj6SzH7fUnyGyQIJMYWL7bBJMkHty4U_pmf_TqtoFK4pAFT5xA1kr6hWeSj22g5Bf_9r21j9woCnDQaSRyPLYnLGboAnPybB1V4p8F_l9Gsx5VsCeKyaMFGn/s320/DSC00192.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div>Also, we are so grateful for the help of my mom and my mother-in-law. </div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630882052842403522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPqOK6iXrnoFJpYzzjd4HY-H98qdntcft7X-HBp93SdIXj7QyluD0oBtklFYOfKenxmizW1JVqH33pRr3aan-DUmcKyUFVugx5q4hNzfzY3ixHkh7sipTX82Z1wixZ-8eT3mFhSBwxvQK/s320/DSCN1956.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630885393085125218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUNkptWKEr04Hp7VG5c7yYrY14SYvouxvPl1jPpHqI5NAls8IFBrLcnbeBRLx0A_FnWP4ulEB8KePUmORQ5HJkqsMjM3d4aZ2EEeVLAb9yIfao9WYrVP0zqOpVdvMRvr4Pzl7FJXkHgXH/s320/DSC00158.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-10569612910734414592011-06-10T19:06:00.000-07:002011-06-10T19:12:02.097-07:00The Final Countdown...2 days until my due date.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVyjewl7T2FpYYAdB2p_96ZW1BfyZCZXTP2LLvbec-qzM9RCc8arMenjK9i0cVSojIrUa-vohXzQQJj4MHLWWH6NHiUJRSzthO_0M87Xr66Jd6UQphOZmULKgvpnj_oOSdzLyIIfIXlvC/s1600/DSCN1932.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616778456767944226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVyjewl7T2FpYYAdB2p_96ZW1BfyZCZXTP2LLvbec-qzM9RCc8arMenjK9i0cVSojIrUa-vohXzQQJj4MHLWWH6NHiUJRSzthO_0M87Xr66Jd6UQphOZmULKgvpnj_oOSdzLyIIfIXlvC/s320/DSCN1932.JPG" /></a><br />Due June 12, 2011<br />I can actually say that I am ready to have this baby!Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-78663279139377814022011-03-04T20:07:00.000-08:002011-03-04T20:27:27.134-08:00Having a Girl!Well, yes, this is a bit belated, but I thought I would make it official that we are expecting a little girl! Mike is excited, but doesn't believe it for some reason. He felt that the ultrasound was inconclusive...even though the ultrasound tech said it definitely was conclusive! :)<br /><br /><div><div>Asher knows that we are having a girl, and that he will have a little sister, but he still thinks he has a baby in his tummy...and recently mentioned the baby in Mike's tummy too. Hmmm. We have some work to do.</div><div> </div><div>I suppose I can finally stop dressing Asher like this....</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580446216596848418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-a61cWOtuWnFFUcbDlXmyecIuoCwRD5lY3P7ePMyJ-WGjwfVRK-kyoIYhqU1kr0XdXjA2HVwumyA2a9ffwbaLS8poRKom4naZ3YKnu4QiAgviiplMhpo5I_BXtqs0zG84f3f4Tz5uMRA8/s320/August+09+058.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580446409243542562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpN-hC8IWYuhaUM7Aarg9at2jgueJDO6SoA9DhJe7zh9c1Hdhb0frwzejHBED6_7O3a3pJGgmotN1rrN3nfV-rRq_1jDoVTHBfI8Och0TQvxJ30uxHPgPdrjOln6LqG7dJ0Vctp9MNdmi2/s320/August+09+059.jpg" /><br /><br /><div></div><div>P.S. We are very excited to have Emily, Maren, and my mom come and visit this week!</div></div>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-76616575916005766112011-01-12T20:31:00.000-08:002011-01-12T18:47:37.270-08:00Guess who's....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSyBLNJ7STZm-smxm86vzzBvMR0PG3aBkWpb3QzTvwhoP4fcAebJv-J3XpRWmTgSJEQ08UJLUGCAjUGE82G0dPeXTeZglBzrzAI3Bc0FxW-MEzBmgBurT9cEQy1Ugv3dyPb_nBnfKbVfW/s1600-h/prego.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 143px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 131px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184814412317848050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSyBLNJ7STZm-smxm86vzzBvMR0PG3aBkWpb3QzTvwhoP4fcAebJv-J3XpRWmTgSJEQ08UJLUGCAjUGE82G0dPeXTeZglBzrzAI3Bc0FxW-MEzBmgBurT9cEQy1Ugv3dyPb_nBnfKbVfW/s320/prego.jpg" width="151" height="132" /></a><br />with Pope baby #2.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Due: June 12</div><div></div><div> </div><div>18 weeks along. Prego. Chunky. Feeling great!</div><div></div><div> </div><div>And not quite as "original" this time. :)</div>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-24457044432726780572010-12-19T20:16:00.000-08:002010-12-19T20:43:06.345-08:00Funny Sayings<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552616716519338066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBYQqK_EJvnRwAgZEA8tUucwNUfXdpJ_JLdt-MMfcc4tJsRwA_S64mjkTOt9cPDmFbOVtP-mk_qoqoSGzJwdEP2DIBjaGVAznWJ-_hoEn3t65TgAF875nfM__FfZ37_hRUfbEFnr_LQAF/s320/DSCN1741.JPG" /><br /><div><div><div>**I often ask Asher the question, "Who do I love?" and then he proceeds to answer with little sweet answers which normally include Asher and Daddy. I asked him the other night and this was the order of his answers:</div><br /><br /><div>1. Mama</div><br /><div>2. Dadda</div><br /><br /><div>Waiting for him to say Asher, I said, "Asher, who else do I love?" He thought for a moment and then answered, "Puter!" Puter means computer, as in my laptop. Sad, funny, and true. </div><br /><br /><div>**Asher has recently started to get some attitude. While Mike and Asher wrestle, sometimes Mike will fake nibble on his back, and Asher shouts, "Daddy, no bite me!" He will also say to me sometimes when I am changing a diaper or putting on his pajamas, "Don't touch me Mama! My body!" which I then inform him that I am his Mama and birthed and breastfed him so yes, most definitely, I CAN and WILL touch him! :) <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552619263843161106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RvbQEwtfQut7cvPkKEDpEhwO2w9Oshk6S0YSwKhZr_oVQ3D04GONEi5BT9FdJDwg0SsG0M_VSOwZsLgQDGm4rjWEYYozWU9E6J-MA_nrtCvz-9xjIQHmkxveX0WnNRs2TKAzMqdrnkdL/s320/DSCN1761.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>**As winter is upon us, getting ready to leave the house entails a lengthy process. In our family, when we are finally ready to go, we often say, "Let's do this!" so now, once Asher is all set in his carseat or stroller he shouts, "Let's do this, Dada!"</div><br /><br /><div>**Asher has said this multiple times in the last few days, "Let's watch football Dadda!" I wonder where he gets this! </div></div></div>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-30141312869903877912010-10-10T18:13:00.000-07:002010-10-10T18:28:35.060-07:00Asher's 2nd Year Glamour Shots!Can you believe we have a two year old! Asher's babysitter took these great pictures of Asher and her daughter, Liv. Thank you Heather!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526592523560844242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQUkYAwjeLa8FOryKmWaZGxn8qla4ZU8twXPKMFQjHstpTBAupAHSFaKnTY-DbILvR94aHg0dt4PvKpJh4H7EUx_V1rl4nvEOUD4m8CWPcNm1wHkLpcniSz2une-Fkb6nLnXytyy5w1Bu/s320/Asherorange2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQGkzkXv82bNkjlGFyF42Y5jxswU3Xk6TvPQ15h-dsAexd4nOr36_Y-a7Mblvx-xXMXm4QV3_kGUZ2xGaOjyGdivQg0pA05VSTF2fo6xgnWP-_-vJePOgp_xJ13eCFplIB1_Zz1m5gcBm/s1600/DSC_0376_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526592542272079074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQGkzkXv82bNkjlGFyF42Y5jxswU3Xk6TvPQ15h-dsAexd4nOr36_Y-a7Mblvx-xXMXm4QV3_kGUZ2xGaOjyGdivQg0pA05VSTF2fo6xgnWP-_-vJePOgp_xJ13eCFplIB1_Zz1m5gcBm/s320/DSC_0376_2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsb70s2Tzov95jLgisCnBQX2oRiFD4zfAcpkH5fFcTybzCfWWPwdBHD_c3JqDIlmpS3AuRgg3POfOVoRFh7tn3b64MOA5dwB6Q2gEvKyDF8urYmqT217B30GJjjtcXHl57cTfSU3CQ3sn/s1600/DSC_0423.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526592532299325474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsb70s2Tzov95jLgisCnBQX2oRiFD4zfAcpkH5fFcTybzCfWWPwdBHD_c3JqDIlmpS3AuRgg3POfOVoRFh7tn3b64MOA5dwB6Q2gEvKyDF8urYmqT217B30GJjjtcXHl57cTfSU3CQ3sn/s320/DSC_0423.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>And, I'm normally not one for little kid lovey-dovey pictures, but, seriously you guys...how funny and cute is this! We are hoping these two will get married one day!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526592554056390226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QbaFyMk0xs74wUqKcaXCvmqbxG0fJgKw5YxikdCwvM8t-cBgpN8UUxpK1YWy9CMipJZ20658vKGRe7-3ETUoExEa81lgIKsh9-EGb-r9_R86aK1lPN_NMzWgsFxdI4BzC_Peh5-7BjqK/s320/DSC_0224.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-604397530395515982010-10-04T19:29:00.000-07:002010-10-04T19:49:01.814-07:00It's Kind of a Big Deal!All key indicators point that Rachel (my older sister by 2 years) and her husband Richard Martinez (and little Victoria and Reed) are moving to our neighborhood in Chicago approximately five blocks away! We will let Rachel confirm as to whether this rumor is actually true! <br /><br />Also, we had a great time having them come and visit and look for apartments. We will see them again in less than a month...very exciting!Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-39428027467259734122010-08-11T15:45:00.000-07:002010-08-11T15:50:57.568-07:00Left Hanging<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYe3zLZbFGFey4oI1E6dW_JEhmFveZuG_I3EwzYJuFTbnviId1q-nDV6YhLaV0CMsDUKM0Z1_fqfJduOAhE0rgd19UyWhsHJsndezlXNUA_XUjnFb_sh47jBZ83MK0DwRceUTqhnC6t2E/s1600/Hanging.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYe3zLZbFGFey4oI1E6dW_JEhmFveZuG_I3EwzYJuFTbnviId1q-nDV6YhLaV0CMsDUKM0Z1_fqfJduOAhE0rgd19UyWhsHJsndezlXNUA_XUjnFb_sh47jBZ83MK0DwRceUTqhnC6t2E/s320/Hanging.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504288382528545570" /></a><br />I heard a cry for help from Axel when we were at the park last Sunday and I ran to his rescue as he was stuck hanging from the rings. I then paused prior to helping him to be sure we got a few pictures. Documented proof of being a bad aunt. :)emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12159528166136378585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-9499910756081527332010-07-14T15:16:00.000-07:002010-07-14T15:41:58.046-07:00Raid and Chemo: Friend or Foe?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsH-bd36O3u7u5ADJyx85JeyNxQHbVWAKBsBJZtW2uBgdnOy5kVfwuJimYACc3RWNrRkb9pxnKde4OCVrXfOZh9gBD3Gge7HhG5K70NcQpiYVcxU0GwhC_962qbTIgvXg1sRzekUj41Q/s1600/beetle.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsH-bd36O3u7u5ADJyx85JeyNxQHbVWAKBsBJZtW2uBgdnOy5kVfwuJimYACc3RWNrRkb9pxnKde4OCVrXfOZh9gBD3Gge7HhG5K70NcQpiYVcxU0GwhC_962qbTIgvXg1sRzekUj41Q/s320/beetle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493895614231229986" /></a><br /><br />This is an article I wrote for a new Oncology study we're working on and many of you have helped me through the hell this little beetle has put me through so I thought I'd share.<br /><br />Recently I found a beetle in my home. It was large enough that I actually HEARD it running on the tile floor. After attempting to trap it with Tilex-soaked napkins (as I had no Raid) I spent the night in absolute fear for my life and jumping at any little noise.<br /><br />The next day I could not stop imagining the huge black pest roving through my home as if it owned the place. That night I returned home armed with lemon-scented Raid. I found the beetle and he died shortly after a brief swim. <br />However, to err on the safe side, I then unloaded the entire can in my home. Operation successful — I went to sleep knowing the beetle was dead in a Ziploc bag. The next morning I awoke nauseated having slept in my 700 square-foot home breathing an entire bottle of toxic lemon-scented Raid. <br />Like Raid, oncology treatments of radiation and chemotherapy in controlled doses can be effective and safe, but mess up the dose and you’re in a deadly situation.<br />With so many potential risks involved in utilizing radiation and chemotherapy to treat patients, physicians absolutely need a solid product. What do you think is needed for a complete system? Is there a vendor who has the functionality that oncology demands? <br />KLAS is conducting an oncology study, and we’d love to hear your thoughts and needs.emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12159528166136378585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-17580990013585097112010-06-12T13:25:00.000-07:002010-06-12T13:32:57.756-07:00Another Helping of AsherRemember how Asher helps with the cooking, well, he also does the dishes: <div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481987395179021634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkwpFb4yjG-nPOZ8_bY2qLi0j5-Z0DU932aHaLGeUJYc65Iv6qxJWb9nl0Yi0Fn5HKIQ9WNeQmmzoThJPovFnxWWOFh9FW9h7wxQ7YbRz0xUJc3GeQ1isJ8xPy_xsWkNHdw7c67tG0ei0/s320/April+132.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div>He even helps Mom exercise:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481986593830271874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3eVdRuDD64ILRR4HnAMyJ3aqRX1S_umGquu_W6wCV9-Q9HdxCP-Sg9x0u1Qhv1E3WS30DUe5bbNjKsMF9nDwdgiwCEreWKAXucRdLQfxOJbzgjEyq_jPCzG-GubqvKFfGL12gKqMFkdZq/s320/April+140.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p></p><br /><p>Notice that Asher is in his Razzle-Dazzles (Mike's word for this type of workout shorts). Once I or Mike put on our Razzle-Dazzles, he insists that he joins in the Pope team uniform.</p>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-65007337394918923022010-05-27T21:26:00.000-07:002010-05-27T21:41:02.193-07:00Missing....With the holiday rolling in I am feeling a bit nastalgic for memorial days past. I'm missing my sisters. Thought I'd share a couple of thoughts of each of them:<br /><br />Rachel: brought home as our Christmas gift and easy from day one. A favorite memory of her is watching her smile slyly after Amanda shoved her into the closet. I also remember finding her hiding in a closet with her eyes filled with tears. She didn't like crying in front of people. I still can take almost anything but watery Rachel eyes. She's adventurous and has been bringing new things and experiences to us since tennis.<br /><br />Amanda: driven and focused. She has never not accomplished a task she set out for. She does not tire and researches every decision and move she makes. She was angry at the shows that dealt with highlighted kids, knowing all too young how amazingly talented she is. Road trips with her singing crystal gale make me laugh out loud.<br /><br />Maren (Aka house cat): I was finally getting the sister thing down. I remember standing in the library with my fingers presses gently on your eyelids trying to induce sleep. You were charming and loved easily from the start. I've never doubted you loved me. You are funny and tough and more laid back to us than you really are. I still have pjs for you.<br /><br />So to all of you... Come home soon. I miss being an older sister.emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12159528166136378585noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-21250905889323106092010-05-17T15:32:00.001-07:002010-05-17T15:34:54.850-07:00Crafty CranesBelow are some things we make:<br /><br />Kids: by Rachel<br />Hats: by Emily<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtCVMnX2rIRnwVgGTYWxwxhe44d-0uOQ3-wPbwYkDOKeOWWMydSizQfa-CylYH5nKfMrHsTsDTxeh0_mxpp4LafE4i7T45HObXAShCMdTwspOvL9ohckAJvScWJKFh2QZ2HJUIjgHc_E/s1600/Hats.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtCVMnX2rIRnwVgGTYWxwxhe44d-0uOQ3-wPbwYkDOKeOWWMydSizQfa-CylYH5nKfMrHsTsDTxeh0_mxpp4LafE4i7T45HObXAShCMdTwspOvL9ohckAJvScWJKFh2QZ2HJUIjgHc_E/s400/Hats.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472370962234470162" /></a>emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12159528166136378585noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-71934941786686695642010-05-09T19:48:00.000-07:002010-05-09T20:30:19.635-07:00Chicago...My kind of townThe longer we are here in Chicago, the more we love it. Maybe I am feeling this way because we've just survived a long cold winter and spring seems to have arrived. AND maybe I am trying to persuade some of you to come and visit us! Anyway, here are a few fun things to do in Chicago: <div> </div><div><br /><div></div>The Dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's day...yes, it really is that green.<br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469471539466959778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqwMiETZf_2DCxOcuy4KkmTrF184_-QH8I78_5YHRhGG0u-1QA0IWloEMR7AxM2MTfbi8zFE7yZaXPzoJQa9V8an1f3n_QZyuSN5BzjmH71oeQM0xPgH1iTWfyfVupNGT71FsS8yopUdX/s320/April+050.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469473211277509314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqoy-Bu1Mm3AcuiMCPGIqNbiyCzmWmgBHaAALJeGkNlXg38cVw7bhT_h2DggpsjzxXtLap1eTcM6sz83K5SGAXWmwY3u-JX4-DG-gs3JcYhPzsKwHdO6Wcy3o-LRpGuvz48V6K-fS7Chmq/s320/April+053.jpg" border="0" /><br />The Lincoln Park Kite flying festival:<br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNvNXZWRmTtyhKchlJBTJ0Wao6LzdJXG75K8R0GnQPJC7SraxIoBz5y67O4fmTqGTEvg8V0FHATa1LO5HktwheeOSq4jZ96OEPLrNKCiRy3-A6TKytVTC8CW_BVpVZ2Umza_9BzESlBQf6/s1600/April+118.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469471555828883426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNvNXZWRmTtyhKchlJBTJ0Wao6LzdJXG75K8R0GnQPJC7SraxIoBz5y67O4fmTqGTEvg8V0FHATa1LO5HktwheeOSq4jZ96OEPLrNKCiRy3-A6TKytVTC8CW_BVpVZ2Umza_9BzESlBQf6/s320/April+118.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Picnics at Lake Michigan:<br /><div><div><br /> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469471575724525170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SGkZJ83i2EO0hzemKldJVcmNnbYeuMaU9tfDc_1XMrxthixYzdF_RL4MxaArl6OChYSJnyymeMimuW3h_UO_imYcDwWzQqrMK4toUw4dRIaFIF2OALf78KUZa3qjCvKJsCmyQ9qY_zBe/s320/April+122.jpg" border="0" /><br />And, if these fun events are not enough to entice you, then perhaps you would like your own personal Chef named Asher! His specialties are lukewarm milk, (mangled) bananas, grubby quesadillas, and fistfuls of Nutella/butter. </div><br /><div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469471568096250482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKOtrnuZkbiV871RxUWTx2YhQ7PeV7QzZTYG1leuiedyfcBlV3choTCWyB_39nqGL5My7N0LA7b6a7d49rXDSW4dRdY7_bnzpTTQ5ox9shpxYK5UzyA933yqkI1MEZe2WIjI9VuKj22A2/s320/April+109.jpg" border="0" /> Oh, and he also bakes:</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469477111027983618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8l414g9BdQ0b_sW_ck3Cyk7MTpMUjL8yqW_GPZS9CEUKhXhwfdcCsC2w44bNb-XSLSPOOI6wYcVe4ZiCY90LICnjqs-WdTFR1cpzd2fRa6K-B9QgGXbQpqisqarStgi1wIcN4J7ZgSi06/s320/April+131.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-18486232186080706332010-05-02T20:50:00.000-07:002010-05-02T21:00:43.984-07:00Front Desk, this is Maren, how may I help you?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuoESFsenBryJ4w43rAT_Is0E391J_3u-Ag950qmznjR-qWux9d6BWvshhXJMg5i8mbCdCt2cukkB2S60q57jxVQa8yJvYGO5jzbrZRVyGwGr2Gk4Luhlg-7dUImXeMWZDcRtKqXHDenI/s1600/DSCN2071.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuoESFsenBryJ4w43rAT_Is0E391J_3u-Ag950qmznjR-qWux9d6BWvshhXJMg5i8mbCdCt2cukkB2S60q57jxVQa8yJvYGO5jzbrZRVyGwGr2Gk4Luhlg-7dUImXeMWZDcRtKqXHDenI/s400/DSCN2071.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466886748097590866" border="0" /></a><br />How cool am I???<br /><br />You are looking at a proud Holiday Inn employee! We even get to wear these awesome uniforms. The scarves are my personal favorite.<br /><br />p.s. don't forget to check out how high waisted my pants are!<br /></div>Marenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12290165459752878728noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-25364830309718516432010-04-05T21:03:00.000-07:002010-04-05T21:27:51.368-07:00Emily, we hope you had a great day! You are so amazing and so helpful! (to all of us). <div>We appreciated having you with us when we had visits to Doctor Noyes and then again for the day of surgery at the Huntsman. You know all the right questions to ask and it was so comforting to have another person listening to all those directions when we came home. Thank you!</div><div>I love spending time with you, and cooking with you, too. We had fun times with new recipes and new "gadgets"!</div><div>It was a snowy day like today when you were born. What a sweet blessing you have been!</div>Donna Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469698793711497698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-34367464633410805192010-04-05T12:21:00.000-07:002010-04-05T12:45:10.425-07:00my dear emily<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrk-tVJtJad9Cd4OZUamNRsZUyHDU9zn_pE80P1-8yJb8sQmKV2LIr-jTA96T4lzGmqrMv8CAQmTy_LpfaIrIH07XD9foqT7kh0T1DVJ6bi4qMqvkQdLvg8NTWXRttDj8-caTAMl0QpbJP/s1600/n503903627_612204_1794.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrk-tVJtJad9Cd4OZUamNRsZUyHDU9zn_pE80P1-8yJb8sQmKV2LIr-jTA96T4lzGmqrMv8CAQmTy_LpfaIrIH07XD9foqT7kh0T1DVJ6bi4qMqvkQdLvg8NTWXRttDj8-caTAMl0QpbJP/s400/n503903627_612204_1794.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456739853428415746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyL8j8I17KWwJrJiQU2vKwHbnRtMF_7WNWMXBX0nZ7f_e8hULfI1ys0l84E6q7oY5Yu52jpvFkqB1dKpHjxuh0fvejZE2v-ZBoj49j4_AqXM0EWJ_uEmPggKK_oq2dIh25vkuYMARhmkjT/s1600/n503903627_636653_5365.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyL8j8I17KWwJrJiQU2vKwHbnRtMF_7WNWMXBX0nZ7f_e8hULfI1ys0l84E6q7oY5Yu52jpvFkqB1dKpHjxuh0fvejZE2v-ZBoj49j4_AqXM0EWJ_uEmPggKK_oq2dIh25vkuYMARhmkjT/s400/n503903627_636653_5365.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456739851104946098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6y5e6eiaPeYSDWPEi-Rko3JwEE3kIzn8m7T8v0SaYbO6FdT2vNBFiJORcuiSX71ZARPGUnHy8UQWWF7RZZ86bwIDBLdD_133zY5Eat2IxThFnsTEoOWzne8Pw7aJDIZqILyatVo8WxSn/s1600/n503903627_9155_5099.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6y5e6eiaPeYSDWPEi-Rko3JwEE3kIzn8m7T8v0SaYbO6FdT2vNBFiJORcuiSX71ZARPGUnHy8UQWWF7RZZ86bwIDBLdD_133zY5Eat2IxThFnsTEoOWzne8Pw7aJDIZqILyatVo8WxSn/s400/n503903627_9155_5099.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456739842583011986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1A7clNRe58hpUkrPCsrIdNTeiSFCr7yzLpJB49kPj_j1pgZJIQ_lZ3THUIBbQv7QYr2T6au4uYGD2QnBncQL5-14FXCrMIGOShLIX7SpvAG40QNRnkL8akVzaEte1zniFJPP7BnqHcgk6/s1600/n503903627_9140_6568.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1A7clNRe58hpUkrPCsrIdNTeiSFCr7yzLpJB49kPj_j1pgZJIQ_lZ3THUIBbQv7QYr2T6au4uYGD2QnBncQL5-14FXCrMIGOShLIX7SpvAG40QNRnkL8akVzaEte1zniFJPP7BnqHcgk6/s400/n503903627_9140_6568.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456739834073555970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1s7sZVVFysthYMEWoLTSEDaqoI_Y_tHLLc6zNjBCtjZbujz6KNOEF5A47iJWYl3d75tn79PUIZKN_h7lijTE3yfZIkBGY1C-l5qJNTAd-dCeF76JtEidZxhjkbkW6YD8wPInM0HHc8_7A/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1s7sZVVFysthYMEWoLTSEDaqoI_Y_tHLLc6zNjBCtjZbujz6KNOEF5A47iJWYl3d75tn79PUIZKN_h7lijTE3yfZIkBGY1C-l5qJNTAd-dCeF76JtEidZxhjkbkW6YD8wPInM0HHc8_7A/s400/027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456738610269876802" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Today is Emily's birthday. Oh how I wish I were in Utah to surprise her at work and take her to lunch, or shopping at Nordstrom's!<br />I have really really loved living in Oklahoma, but the hardest part is being away from family. Especially Em.<br />Not many people are lucky enough to have sisters like Emily. We have had so many amazing times together! Here are just a couple of my favorite Em memories.<br /><br />ER, Friends and Taco Maker Thursdays. No one can flirt their way into more free crispitos than Em :)<br /><br />Going to Salt Lake and staying with Emily. Always knowing I'd have a spot in her bed and that "my pajamas" would be there waiting for me.<br /><br />Shopping with Em is the best. She really knows her stuff! She was always willing to go with me to find the perfect shoes to go with a dance dress, or to advise me on wedding make up. She definitely has good taste!<br /><br />Playing the train game. nuff said. She always beats me, but it's always fun.<br /><br />CANCUN. Seriously, one of the funnest trips of my life. So glad we could go together.<br /><br />Emily is the kind of person who is always doing something for someone else. If she's not bringing something special for someone in the office, she's up in Kaysville hanging out with Cam, Addison and Axel so G and C can have a little break.<br /><br />Emily, you are such a wonderful person and there are so many people who love you. I love you.<br /><br /></div>Marenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12290165459752878728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-77820433082694003722010-03-23T22:36:00.000-07:002010-03-23T22:39:32.325-07:00I call it a COME BACK!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCM0sB6gBLpikw1dkVwYGtCuaj1amqZijjy43QHrZcJP5smBP6G7-1-iXpt0dsT0DFyvZ635njdyjtMIboSbGOijfQ98WezOTjpZ3BCdXqQJdP8C6QcO37RPzH2EDnRq4yAfXt1a8cr4w/s1600/GetAttachment.aspx.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCM0sB6gBLpikw1dkVwYGtCuaj1amqZijjy43QHrZcJP5smBP6G7-1-iXpt0dsT0DFyvZ635njdyjtMIboSbGOijfQ98WezOTjpZ3BCdXqQJdP8C6QcO37RPzH2EDnRq4yAfXt1a8cr4w/s400/GetAttachment.aspx.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452070654953729986" /></a><br />Look Mom!<br /><br />All it took was almost 3 months of nursing and I brought it back. That's not one, but TWO healthy leaves!emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12159528166136378585noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-47221994882919792002010-03-04T18:17:00.001-08:002010-03-04T18:27:39.347-08:00NutellaI was in the next room working, and Mike was "in-charge," but apparently "in-charge" means allowing Asher to snuggle down in his blanket with a tub full of Nutella! Somehow Asher pulled it off the kitchen counter, opened the jar, and feasted. We couldn't believe it! So funny.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2uqXxB9AjrqveLQXi-kWcDCIqokxk03frTF5Vaexh6ATmRqDzQTbgtlZWSj77ZYXAqyFPqU3MAG9OtfASlUqqpS3fiqno0ygGg4zpWFf4qLuegOe5oVR1OCpMrQGDMVNE78GhrxNzDaa/s1600-h/march+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444969283387721906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2uqXxB9AjrqveLQXi-kWcDCIqokxk03frTF5Vaexh6ATmRqDzQTbgtlZWSj77ZYXAqyFPqU3MAG9OtfASlUqqpS3fiqno0ygGg4zpWFf4qLuegOe5oVR1OCpMrQGDMVNE78GhrxNzDaa/s400/march+029.jpg" border="0" /></a>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498719895609562800.post-85649284809700626232010-02-26T07:19:00.000-08:002010-02-26T07:32:32.962-08:00Asher's Glamour ShotsWhile I work on Tuesday and Thursday in the office, Asher goes to visit his friends Liv and Heather. We have been so blessed to have so many amazing women live nearby that have babysat Asher. Thank you Katie, Heather, Elise, and Melissa! And to our subs Melanie and LuAnn. Anyway, Asher has really loved playing with Liv, and Heather is taking a photography class and took these cute pictures of Asher:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442574344875542722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uuB8HVovaygmrnbPZWecN30EjPbH9klBg-G9IGBb7Rg8S6rDPmIaIAshmMxhdsRFCY7mmST2XnZPMCAPpoRl03cQC3KYoe4D_PFoP06cNAftFU-xfS5u_Ufb2qf02MRMoGMrCO2JtNVp/s320/DSC_0155_2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1e2MP6ZCnGJ4o2GFUSSzknwthFLc2ZNaDMTX5CXogv6N2ZC27rtmfGBUP525mHFDAtbQkUggy_QiZz8tjna1hs0R7MdZ0TragJj8Aru5N-0eSDSfatd5plDuPpIBjBaU4YrY7HH74DT9v/s1600-h/DSC_0146_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442574059454304194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1e2MP6ZCnGJ4o2GFUSSzknwthFLc2ZNaDMTX5CXogv6N2ZC27rtmfGBUP525mHFDAtbQkUggy_QiZz8tjna1hs0R7MdZ0TragJj8Aru5N-0eSDSfatd5plDuPpIBjBaU4YrY7HH74DT9v/s320/DSC_0146_2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442574043497990930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34AMIClazACEVzz_GbNSiZtyB-q2L2bpn6h5YvcMNTsGqczb_idqe7wqcOcoF5fO-EaDWX95GDB-COije3AlNs_Ry2M0m3ZyjbIvYVanVVgj_yfY16LzRiajQsttoRD3iYQDen80kgrgq/s320/DSC_0141_2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmPUvbC0EWg2BG7jjbGArZARIv4f4355IQtIoarDv3GNylFA9LgMpM41a4PwfPobgm7jATvnddVvbVCLZahhQeHNEjVUcgx9NrAvoh8GTRqDTg2Q6k0FFcdtZjTxuAscoBm0P5Gb_Hu6D/s1600-h/DSC_0127.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442574035020395922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmPUvbC0EWg2BG7jjbGArZARIv4f4355IQtIoarDv3GNylFA9LgMpM41a4PwfPobgm7jATvnddVvbVCLZahhQeHNEjVUcgx9NrAvoh8GTRqDTg2Q6k0FFcdtZjTxuAscoBm0P5Gb_Hu6D/s320/DSC_0127.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442574052987919346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoq0A6nfKgiyQyabE378HL0J0OXfB4TVsxwgjVdvzfmS-ixy7WvAWZzkmhkqPix_DtBd5Kbf1GaczpgevfMXG6zI1eTEEb7KEu8VtqEfSU_Ry6iPrsVn_zMjUfwXKDu65y4SFbtsEx_9sl/s320/DSC_0142_3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Thanks Heather!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Amanda Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266879214237197961noreply@blogger.com6