THE BARNEDT BUNCH

October 2011

2011-11-04T14:27:00.001-07:00

Brandon and I had a fun and busy October. Brandon went elk hunting twice with his buddy Aaron, and also his dad. They unfortunately did get anything but had a lot of fun. The first time they went up to Flamming Gorge where it snowed on them the ENTIRE time.

My friend Lindsey and I decided to make a Halloween craft, and I thought that the pumpkins we made turned out pretty good!!! And they weren't expensive to make either.

We went to Black Island Farms to hang out with Brandon's family as well as with Lindsey and Kyle. They were doing a fundraiser for Lindsey's niece and were able to raise almost $1,000!

I made an awesome orange, black, and purple bundt cake for my work party! It had orange and purple swirls on the inside as well!

We went to a Halloween party at my Grandma's. We made Brandon into an Ipad. His work was giving away an Ipad 2 for the best costume so we thought that would be kind of a funny idea. I thought it turned out pretty good.

We had a great October and had fun handing out candy to all the little kids in our neighborhood.

One Scary Monster

2011-10-19T20:25:00.000-07:00

This I one Scary Monster!!!

Lagoon 2011

2011-09-16T17:58:00.000-07:00

Last weekend my whole family went to Lagoon, for my Dad and Brother's work party. We all had a lot of fun. They had free games for all the families to play, and you could win prizes, like these awesome sun glasses my nephew Aiden is wearing!!!

My niece and nephews LOVED riding the rides with Brandon, which is a good thing, because I don't like to ride the rides so it worked out good. (I think I rode a total of 3 rides)

This pictures just cracks me up. It's hard to see but my niece Mallorie was moving the wing around and smacked Brandon right in the head. She is covering her eyes because she was so embarrassed.

These two pictures also crack me up because my nephew Jackson looks bored out of his mind while the ride is stopped unloading people.

Everyone in line to ride Bombora, except me, my brother, and dad who don't like rides. :)

This is one of the three rides I rode, Odyssey. I know this is a kids ride, but I'm so scared of heights and even on this one I didn't dare to go up high. That's why Brandon's hair looks so funny because he kept getting sprayed by the dolphins.

It so fun when we can get the whole family together to do stuff like this. I know that Brandon and I really enjoy hanging out with everyone. And we had a blast at Lagoon!!!

SoMeOnE's 30!!!!!

2011-09-12T21:21:00.000-07:00

Brandon turned 30 on Monday, and so on Friday hoping it would throw him off, and he wouldn't think I had anything planned, I planned a surprise birthday party for him with our friends at Barnes Park for a BBQ!

I always tease Brandon about getting old (I'm sure he will pay me back for this) but I found some fun plates online,and decided to make this the theme of his party.

My good friend Holly made this cake for the party, I think it turned out so good, and tasted delicious!!!

I also found this idea online and couldn't pass this up either.

Thanks to all our friends that could come, we really do have some of the greatest friends!!!

Lindsey & her hubby Kyle

(and no that's not their kid in the corner) :)

Cori with her cute new baby Noah And Cori's husband Zack

Brandon's sister Hailey & her little boy Eli

The newly weds Ali & Blake

Brandon's good friends growing up Aaron & Miranda

Our good friend Andy

Our brother-in-law Cory & Brandon's Dad

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

What's New With Us

2011-07-26T15:38:00.000-07:00

Brandon and I have been in our house now for just over a year. We have really loved being home owners, even though it has been hard at times. Back in February Brandon found out the contract he was working for up on Hill Air Force Base was no longer going to be there, and that they were consolidating all the contracts. He was told that everyone was going to be taken by the other contract taking over. Unfortunately that wasn't the case, and Brandon was laid off back at the end of February. At this time we had just started remodeling our bathroom downstairs, so that had to go at a slower pace, because we no longer had the money to fix it up right away. My Dad has been awesome though and has helped out so much with this bathroom.
Brandon began searching for jobs, and he had interviews but nothing seemed to be working out. A month had gone by and still no luck with finding a job. And then one night when we thought it couldn't get any worse, we came home and noticed that our house had flooded. The line behind our refrigerator had a hole in it, and had been leaking for who knows how long. It ended up leaking through the kitchen floor down to the basement, which is where Brandon noticed it when the wall started bulging out.

This was the last thing we wanted to deal with at a time like this. But Brandon and I just stayed strong, and kept praying that everything would turn out ok. We were very blessed, and our home owners insurance ended up paying for almost all of the new floor upstairs, and the wall in the basement.

Brandon ended up being out of a job for 2 months, which seemed like forever to us, but I know it could have been worse. We ended up looking at all this like a blessing in disguise. We always wanted to replace the floor upstairs but knew we wouldn't be doing that for a while, because it isn't cheap. And with Brandon's job, he loved working on Hill Air Force Base, but felt like he wasn't going any where. He found a job working for a company called Executech, which is an IT outsourcing company that goes into businesses that don't want to hire their own IT people. He has loved everything about this job. They give him a company car to use, (which helps because we don't have to drive his gas guzzling truck around)they gave him a new phone, they pay for his insurance 100%, and he works with a good group of people. It was definitely a hard time for us, but we knew we just had to keep praying, and doing everything we were supposed to, and it would all work out just fine. Brandon and I are both very blessed, and so grateful for everything we have. Going through these hard times just makes our relationship even stronger.

We are now continuing on with our little remodeling projects around the house. We are currently in the process of putting in a patio in the backyard. It's a lot of work, but we enjoy the time we spend together, and seeing the end result in all of this is definitely rewarding.

Here are some pictures of our floor, before, during, and after.

Scottish Festival

2011-06-16T17:18:00.000-07:00

Brandon's Grandparents recently started a new tradition every year to set up a booth at the Scottish Festivals here in Utah, and to have as many family members come as possible. They had shirts made this year for everyone with the clan name on them with the clan symbol. They recently got into researching about their ancestors, and have found out some pretty neat things. Brandon LOVES learning about his ancestors especially those from Scotland. He even bought himself a kilt so he could look like a true Scotsman. I was a little worried about seeing him in his kilt, and wasn't really sure what to expect, but I have to admit I think he pulled it off! I have picked out material and Brandon's grandma is making me a kilt for the next Scottish Festival! We had a lot of fun, and it is pretty cool to watch the Scottish games. There was even a world record broken on the Weight Over the Bar game. Here are a few pictures.

Valentine's Day!!!

2011-02-19T11:10:00.000-08:00

It was my year to plan Valentine's and a week before I still had no idea what I was going to do. We are trying our hardest to save $$$ and so I tried to spend as little as possible. I have to admit I think I succeeded in that. I only spent $42 for out little Valentine's date including dinner, and I thought it turned out so well.

For any of you who don't know Brandon proposed to me in Hawaii. I decided since we don't have the money to go to Hawaii, I would bring Hawaii to us. First off I wrote a note for Brandon and gave it to him Monday morning........

Inside the envelope the note read this............

Of course I meant laid as in a flower lei but any typical guy would not think that way. Any way I get a text message from Brandon Monday morning saying, "ha-ha you are awesome! I love you!" Less than an hour later I get another text message saying, "By the way you have now made it impossible to focus and be at work lol." My plan was totally working.

Any way here is how I decorated. I know pretty cheesy but I thought it turned out cute! I found this funny picture to set the scene of the ocean.

Here is the kitchen table!

I also decorated our side tables and speakers in the living room. I gathered a few pictures of us and our friends while we were in Hawaii.

Brandon took a picture of this really pretty sunset that we watched in Hawaii. My good friend Elise painted this picture of it. The painting turned our awesome!

These little lights along the railing were awesome I found them at all-a-dollar!

For dinner we had Mo Betta Steaks!!! This place is awesome they have the most delicious pulled pork. It totally reminds me of the pig we ate at the Polynesian Cultural Center. And for dessert I was able to find some Pineapple ice cream. Not nearly has good as the Dole Plantation but it worked.

Our Valentine's turned out awesome and Brandon was completely shocked when he got home. When he walked in I had his Lei ready and the first thing I said was let me Lei you. The note finally clicked to him and he just busted up laughing. I'm so grateful for Brandon and all he does for me. He's the best and I'm so glad he is such a good sport, and willing to do anything to make me happy!

I do have to say this. Brandon showed the note to his supervisor Tara at work and another guy. Well the next day Brandon wore his lei to work and when he walked in he said, "Hey Tara I got laid within the first 30 seconds of walking inside." She turned around quickly and said, "seriously?" And then she saw his lei and thought it was the funniest thing. I had no idea he wore the lei to work but I thought it was cute! Any way I hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day!

What a Goof!

2011-01-02T16:52:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken on Thanksgiving Day, but I just thought it was so cute and funny so I had to share it. Brandon volunteered to make sweet potatoes, and it was his first time. He watched them like a hawk to make sure they were cooking right!

According to everyone that tried them they were delicious!

Christmas Weekend

2010-12-26T19:26:00.000-08:00

I just LOVE Christmas time! I enjoy being able to spend time with both of our family's. This year we started off at Brandon's Grandparents on Christmas Eve.

Here's Brandon's Grandparents opening the gifts we gave them. Brandon's Grandpa was so excited about the Scottish Dirk that we got him. They have a booth every year up at the Scottish Festival in Logan where they display all their stuff about their Scottish heritage.

One of our favorite traditions at Brandon's grandparent's is when we get some kind of a Nerf weapon. Last year everyone got Nerf guns and we had a huge Nerf fight. This year we were all given these swords, as you can tell Brandon was loving it!

After Brandon's Grandparents we went to my cousins house, where we all wore ugly sweaters.

My dad totally cracks me up! He was wearing my great grandma's sweater/vest!

I have to admit my sister and Ryan's sweaters were by far the best.

Isn't my nephews smile just the best.

Every year at my cousins we bring white elephant gifts. Brandon and I thought one of ours this year was pretty awesome, maybe a little inappropriate but totally worth it.

On the box it said, "Obama's stimulus package for those hard times and not so hard times." On the inside this is what you would find!

My Grandma ended up picking ours and was laughing pretty hard.

This gift was also a white elephant gift. It was those horns from the world cup, and the kids were blowing those all night long!!!

Another funny white elephant gift, this nasty mask!

And this white elephant gift is just creepy, it's a burned doll head with red lights as eyes. It has been passed around the family for years.

Brandon and I got our dog this huge raw hide bone that was shaped as a candy cane. She LOVES it!

On Christmas morning Brandon and I woke up at 7:00 to open our gifts to each other. Here are just a few things we got each other.

One of Brandon's favorite shoes to wear! Luckily they last a long time because they aren't cheap!

Yeah, new Nike's!!!

This was my main gift from Brandon. It is a gorgeous picture of the Salt Lake Temple. I love it so much. I have been wanting a picture like this for a long time.

This was another one of Brandon's gift. I know it doesn't look exciting but it is a hard drive for his computer. He was shocked that I got it.

After we finished we headed to my parents for Breakfast and to exchange gifts. Once again my dad cracks me up. He was dancing to the music that his Santa hat was playing.

And once again my nephew's awesome smile.

Later that evening we went to Brandon's parents for dinner, and we also made gingerbread houses. I'm sure you could see how much I was enjoying it. Brandon and I teamed up together and our house was awarded the "special spirit award".

Check out the rest of the gingerbread houses.

Brandon and I enjoyed our Christmas weekend, and wished that hadn't gone by so fast. We are really excited for a new year, and can't wait to see what it holds for us. Brandon and I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and has a great New Year!

Check This Out

2010-12-11T16:51:00.000-08:00

I don't normally care to do stuff like this but anything that helps me get cash back I figure is a good thing. And you guys can get cash back too. Brandon and I do a lot of shopping online, and when you go through a website called ebates, you get a certain % back on each of your purchases. I'm sure some of you are already using this. If not check it out. Click on this link and give it a try, it's TOTALLY free. They have a ton of stores you can use it at online.

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=VidVkBdk3t9oVssY%2Byq%2FLQ%3D%3D

I also get cash back for referring people so if you do sign up click on this link to go through me. Thanks!

Oh yes and one more thing, you automatically get $5 back on your first purchase!

Way to go Brandon!!!

2010-12-02T20:52:00.000-08:00

This is what Brandon looked like just a year ago!In the past two months he has lost 31 pounds!

Check him out now!!!
He has actually lost an addition 11 pounds since this picture was taken.

2010-11-21T18:30:00.000-08:00

Last weekend Brandon planned a fun Birthday getaway for me. I had no idea what we were doing. When I got home from work we got in his truck, and ended up in Park City! The next thing I knew we were checking into an awesome suite up by the Canyons at hotel called the The Westgate. Not too much longer after that my friend Lindsey and her husband Kyle, and Cori and her husband Zack showed up, they were going to be staying the night with us as well!!! Check out our suite.

After we all got settled in we went out to eat at one of my favorite places up there Baja Cantina.

The only bad part about having your birthday here is when they sing Happy Birthday to you and you have to wear this HUGE sombrero! I felt pretty silly.

After dinner we went back to the hotel and went swimming. They had a few different pools to swim in. The one we swam at had a pretty cool waterfall. After swimming we came back and made some good margarita's.

So good that Zack couldn't get his brain freeze to leave.

The guys decided they wanted to go find some energy drinks so that we could all stay up all night and play games. They were gone forever it seemed like. Even after they got back and had their energy drinks, everyone was out by midnight, it was pretty pathetic. That's how you know you are getting old, when before midnight you can't hardly keep your eyes open.

The next morning the guys made us all breakfast. They made us pancakes, sausage, and eggs, and muffins. They did an awesome job. After breakfast we all went shopping at the outlets. And I have to say the guys were awesome at putting up with us going shopping, even though I know it's not their favorit thing in the world.

Unfortunately our friends had to go after the first night. But we sure had fun while they were there with us. Brandon's sister and her husband ended up coming up and staying the second night with us.

I know this picture is goofy but there is a funny story behind it. We went swimming again the second night, and they have these robes in your closet for you to use. Well I decided I would wear it to the swimming pool. I had no idea that there was a men's size and a women's size. I obviously had the men's on. I didn't notice until my sister-in-law walked out and I noticed that hers actually fit her.

Overall I had an awesome birthday. I love that Brandon is so creative, and comes up with fun and different ideas. It was so nice to get away for a couple of days. I'm so glad that my friends Lindsey and Cori and their husbands and Cory and Kendelle were able to come up and celebrate my birthday with me. Thanks again to my family for the birthday wishes and the awesome presents. Missy and Ryan the shirt looks super cute, and I love the necklace. And Jeff and Robyn thanks for the gift card to Target to get Josh Groban's CD. I got it on Wednesday and I love it! Thanks again everyone for helping me celebrate my 25th birthday

~Halloween~

2010-11-03T20:20:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

My nephew Ayden enjoying his ice cream cone.

Hillbillies

Brandon with our nephew Eli

Lindsey & Kyle. Kyle dressed as a beaten up cougar. It was pretty funny.

Shaylee the pirate

Brandon and I decorated our stairway. We had a black light, and orange, and purple lights along the railing. We also had a fog machine at the top of the stairs. It turned out pretty good. We also gave out homemade root beer and popcorn.

Witches Night Out

2010-10-25T15:27:00.000-07:00

It's that time again for the Witches Night Out at Gardner Village. This will be our third year in a row going. Every year my friend Lindsey and I try to think of unique witch costumes that no one there will have. This year we decided to go with duct tape tops.

Lindsey's Little sister Holly and her sister-in-law came with us as well.

They have the funniest witch decorations all over.

Lindsey and Holly showing off their dance moves.

Crazy guys on stilts

Aren't these costumes awesome?

We have so much fun every year we go. It's something we look forward to every Halloween. Here is a picture of the first two years that we went.

Year 1

Year 2 Jazz Witches!

I definitely recommend this event for a fun girls night out!

4 Year Anniversary!

2010-10-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

Today Brandon and I are celebrating 4 years of marriage! Since our anniversary fell on a Wednesday we decided to celebrate it last Saturday. I think I have mentioned before that Brandon and I trade off planning both our anniversary and Valentine's Day. This year was my turn to plan the anniversary. I had no idea what to do, especially since owning a home takes a ton of your money. Anyway I ended up just doing stuff close by.

We started off Saturday morning by making breakfast together. I surprised Brandon with a book I made on shutterfly that goes through from the time we were dating until now. It turned out really good considering I made the book back when I had my tonsils removed, and was on loratab.

Later that evening, I surprised him with dinner at the Timbermine! We both LOVE to eat there. These are just some pictures of us goofing around waiting for the restaurant to open.

Brandon and I have been trying really hard not to eat out as much, and didn't eat out once in September, so we figured we would kind of splurge and go all out on this meal.

They had Shirley Temple one of my favorite drinks!

Not sure how I'm going to finish this 22 oz steak. Especially after eating three pieces of bread, and a salad.

Brandon had the 32 oz Porterhouse steak. And.......

YES he finished the WHOLE thing! That's my man!

After dinner I needed to waste some time so we drove up that canyon right there to look at all the pretty colors, and then we stopped in at Rainbow Gardens. I love this place. They have some of the cutest things.

After we were done there we finally headed to the last stop of the night. Every year since we started dating Brandon would always tell me we needed to go see "Thriller" that the Odyssey Dance Theater puts on.

He had been a few times and loved it. So I bought tickets when they first went on sale. I got us awesome seats. Third row right in the middle. Brandon had no idea what we were doing even when we were walking into the theater at Weber. He finally figured it out and was really excited. I have to admit the show was awesome, and I really want to see it again. Here is a picture I attempted to take as a dancer was walking around before the show.

One of my favorite parts of the show was the Ghostbuster dance. And the reason for that is Gev from So You Think You Can Dance was that character. He is such an awesome dancer!

Here is a link to a youtube video of what Thriller is all about for those who are interested.

Ok so the link doesn't want to work but you can youtube Dance Odyssey Thriller. The one that is 3:20 is the one to watch.

Brandon and I had an awesome anniversary, and just enjoyed being able to be together. Next year will be five years which is just crazy. I'm glad that Brandon will have to plan that one.

Check out the bottom of my blog to see Brandon and I's Halloween Rap!!!!

Hunting Season

2010-10-05T18:10:00.000-07:00

Every year at this time like many people, Brandon's family heads up to Flaming Gorge to go hunting. Everyone was really excited to go this year since last year everyone had so much going on that no one was able to go hunting. Brandon goes up with his family, and some of his neighbors that he grew up with. Most of the girls just stay home, except for Brandon's sister Kendelle, who is one of the biggest hunters of all! I tell Brandon every year that I will go up with him one of these times, but I will not be there when he shoots the deer. It would just make me feel bad. He reminds me that I promised him every year, so I may just have to go in the next year or two. Here are a few pictures that Brandon took while he was hunting.

Gotta Love Flaming Gorge!

Brandon's Awesome tent that his Grandpa let him borrow.

Brandon's dad drove his big truck that he hauls cars back and forth from different car dealers!

Brandon Patiently waiting for his shot at a deer.

His friend Brenden.

A few of the mighty hunters!

On a side note I have to tell everyone this because I think it is super funny. When Brandon and I decided to get married in the middle of October, we were told by his dad how dumb of an idea that was because it was hunting season! That obviously didn't stop us.

So far our anniversary hasn't caused any problems with hunting season and Brandon is still able to go! We will be celebrating our 4 year anniversary this weekend, I can't wait!

Summer 2010

2010-08-29T13:49:00.001-07:00

It's crazy to think that summer is nearly over. Brandon and I have had a lot of fun this summer with both our family and our friends. I decided I would just do one big post for this summer.

At the beginning of the summer Brandon and I went camping with our friends Cori and Zack. We just went up by Pine View Reservoir.

Our dog absolutely loved the water!
Our friends love camping! They are so funny and have matching water bottles and shoes and socks and everything you can imagine when it comes to camping!
This is back in July. My friend Lindsey and I have a tradition on the 24th to do a firework show we call the, "Firework Extravaganza". It really is one of the best firework shows you will ever see ;)
Some of my familyThis is a picture of Brandon and I at the Danny Goeky concert I won tickets to. It was a really good concert. We had a lot of fun. Brandon's sister and her husband Cory came with us.

We also went up Muller Park Canyon and roasted marsh mellows with Lindsey and Kyle, and Kurtis and Sam, and their little boy Kyler.
Lindsey and Kyle came with us to Layton park one night and we played what I call Flog. It was pretty funny though, as we were playing a family walked by and this girl as she passed said, "Hippie Games", and shook her head and kept walking. We all thought it was pretty funny.
Brandon's little sister had a baby about 3 weeks ago. He sure is a cutie! They named him Eli James.
Two weeks ago went to Flaming Gorge with my family. The first day was so cold and rainy.
My nephew Jackson was not enjoying the cold.

This was my attempt at staying warm and not getting wet.

The wind there was crazy. Brandon's poncho didn't help much.

We attempted to make a fire.

The other days there were perfect!

That pretty much sums up our summer. The next few months should be fun with both of us having our birthdays and our 4 year anniversary is coming up!!!

Ruined Photos

2010-08-09T20:29:00.000-07:00

My friend Lindsey and I always get teased for taking so many pictures of the two of us together. Well I finally came up with a reason why we have to. The first, is family and friends are purposely trying to ruin them. Second creepy strangers, and sometimes creepy family members end up in the pictures. See I've got proof. Even if it's just getting a foot in the picture to ruin it. Although it's my brother-in-law Ryan who always manages to get his face in our pictures, time and time again.I think the worst is when you get creepy people looking at you while you are taking a picture like these two guys. The guy on the left is trying to be all sneaky and looking out the corner of his eye.

How Embarrassing!!!

2010-07-28T09:36:00.000-07:00

I just had the most embarrassing thing happen to me. I’m sitting here at work trying to work, and listening to KBULL 93 at the same time. Well all week they have been giving away Danny Gokey tickets. Yesterday they were giving them away for free at the Big O Tires in Kaysville, but they were only giving them out until 3. I had to work so I was unable to make it out there in time. So over the radio they said if you want to win Danny Gokey tickets text “Johnson’s” with a little message for us. So I texted in,

“Johnson’s, Please oh Please give me tickets. I was going to stop by Big O Tires in Kaysville yesterday but couldn’t get off work in time! L”

The next thing I know Johnson and Johnson are calling me. I got so frazzled and didn’t know what to say. They asked me my name and wanted me to repeat what I texted in. I was so excited and nervous I just blanked out and couldn’t remember what I texted in. (this is why I don’t call into radio stations I get so nervous!!!) Finally I remembered, but I totally screwed it up. They asked me a few more questions and then said, “guess what you won!” I was all, “I won? Woooooo!!!!” and after I said that they laughed at me. I felt so dumb and was just hoping they didn’t put it on the radio. Unfortunately for me they did! I sounded so stupid. Luckily they cut out the part that I couldn’t remember what I texted!

But even though I sounded so dumb, I sure am excited to go to Danny Gokey tonight!!!!!!

Catch Up & Lots Of Pictures

2010-07-04T14:41:00.000-07:00

Brandon and I have had a lot of fun the past 2 weekends. 2 weeks ago Friday we went to Lagoon with his company. It was fun even though I don't ride roller coasters. Luckily his friends from his work that we met up with loved them so he was able to ride the roller coasters with them. The only disappointing thing is that Brandon was really looking forward to riding Wicked for the first time, but it was not working.

On Saturday Brandon and I along with our Lindsey and Kyle and Cory and Kendelle played in a mud volleyball tournament in South Ogden. It was a double elimination tournament, and we ended up winning 2 and losing 2. This is the second year in a row we have played and we plan on playing again next year.

The Mud PitNice & CleanNot so clean anymore
Our team known as the misfits!

On Sunday Brandon's family did family pictures at Layton Park. I don't have any of the actual photo's yet, but when I do I will post some of those. We also ate dinner at the park which was a lot of fun. Here are a couple pictures from there.

The whole family was in either Red, White, or Blue

Our cute niece Shaylee enjoying her cupcake

Now this last Saturday like most people we celebrated the 4Th of July with yummy food a parade and fireworks. In the morning we had our friends Lindsey,and Kyle and Bob and his girlfriend Victoria over for breakfast. Following that we all went over to the Kaysville parade which is one of our favorite 4Th of July traditions because at the end of the parade it turns into a huge water fight in the streets. Later that evening we headed over to Brandon's parents house for dinner and then went to the fireworks at Davis high where we met up with our friends Cori and Zack, Ali and Blake. (These pictures are way out of order).

Lindsey getting ready to go throw water on someone

The little kid in Brandon always comes out during the water paradeLindsey, Kyle and Bob all running to go get people

My friend Christine and her cute little boy Jonathan

Jonathan not so sure how he is liking this

Bob & Victoria

Kyle & Lindsey

Breakfast Time

Kyle & Brandon cookin up some food

Brandon & I at the fireworks!!!

What's New

2010-05-30T12:57:00.000-07:00

I decided that I really needed to update my blog, because I got sick of looking at my Valentine's Day post. First of all I do have to warn whoever is reading this that I am on Loratab so if something doesn't make sense or is spelled weird that is why.

I guess that is the first thing I can start off with. Last Wednesday I had my tonsils removed. It has not been fun. There is way too many medications you have to take and only being able to drink liquids for 10 days is really hard, especially when your husband walks in the bedroom to be with you and he is eating a huge hamburger with all sorts of good stuff. I glared at him when he walked in the room and he was all oh I'm sorry I forget and he turned right around. Between Brandon and my mom they have taken really good care of me. My friend Lindsey even got a great picture of me, not really but here is what I have been doing for the past 5 days and have at least another 5 days of this.

I know I look totally horrible in this picture but I figured my family would get a kick out of me with my numbing lolipop and my jello!!! And Lindsey's favorite part was my sleeping mask holding my wet rag on my forhead!

On to some more EXCITING news. Brandon and I bought a house a month ago. We are now living in Kaysville! We love the neighborhood. So many people stopped by to introduce themselves when we moved in. It has a lot of young couples living here so that makes it really nice. We have even had some neighbors stop by with popsicles and soup and breadsticks to eat while I've been down. We love our house and feel like we got a steel of a deal on it.

(And just incase anyone was wondering, they took that star with them! :) I sure was happy about that)

It has a nice big backyard that our dog just LOVES. It has a bunch of garden area and about 6 planter boxes that have strawberries and rasberries, and all sorts of good stuff. Brandon and my dad have put a lot of work into making it our own. We ended up repainting the entire upstairs and it looks so awesome now. When I find the battery to my camera I'll do some before and after pictures. We are excited for this summer to be able to have friends and family over for BBQ's!

Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T16:20:00.000-08:00

I'm glad that I finally have something new to post about. I just have to say I have the most thoughtful husband. Starting on Friday I had a dozen red roses, and a box of chocolates delivered to me at work. I was so surprised, I was definitely not expecting that. It made me laugh when a guy in my office came to tell me that it's guys like my husband that make the rest of them look bad. Here is a picture of my roses and chocolates.

I thought this picture of my dog smelling the roses sure was cute!

Brandon and I started a tradition when we got married that we would trade off planning Valentine's and our anniversary. So this year it was Brandon's turn to plan Valentine's. Brandon decided to plan something at home. He basically turned our bedroom into a hotel room that he called the Valentine's Inn and he called our room the Katie room. When I walked in this is what I saw.

He had went around and got all my favorite foods. Which included.......

My favorite Salad from Robintino's. Including my favorite bread sticks from there as well.My favorite boneless buffalo wings from Applebee's!

A cute heart shaped pizza from Papa Murphy's!

My favorite chips and salsa from a little restaurant in Farmington called Francisco's.
One of my favorite drinks Sasparilla, and two of my favorite treats cotton candy and Runts!
He also had these cute decorations and A cute blanket and huge heart shaped pillow for me!
I just want to thank my husband for the best Valentine's Day ever. I sure was full at the end of the day after all that great food. I think we have enough left over to feed us for a couple more days!

White Elephant

2009-12-27T19:34:00.000-08:00

Every year on Christmas Eve my family has a party where we exchange white elephant gifts. This year I really tried to get creative, and this is what I came up with.......

This is my attempt at the lamp from the Christmas story that I made for $2. It's not that great but hey it's a white elephant gift so it really doesn't matter. It was pretty fun though ripping a barbie apart. I even put a light inside the lamp!!!

The Best Christmas Lights!

2009-12-26T21:41:00.000-08:00

It's that time again to find the "best" Christmas lights in town. Last year I explained how my friend Lindsey and I came up with the idea to find the best Christmas lights in town. Now when we say the best we mean the most creative way to put up your lights. This year we had a lot of fun, we both were able to have our husbands enjoy the fun with us! While we were out we also really did see some good lights and stopped to get ourselves some yummy scones from Winder Dairy. We also give all of these people credit for at least putting up Christmas lights! This house was probably the best one we found they had the lights put to music it was so awesome.This house was also very cool looking!
This house was probably our favorite. They put the lights that go around bushes across their window.My friend told me about this house and Brandon and I had to go check it out. This guy cleared his front room to put the deer inside his window!

Red, White & Blue, we just thought this was funny because of the blue tree off on it's own.

This random pink flamingo was surrounded by the blow up things.This tree was wrapped with icicle lights.
Some weird Santa thing on a tree. Kind of hard to see.
We thought these trees with the lights looked like broccoli.We like it when one strand of lights connects from one tree to the next.
Eating our delicious scones!

Family Pictures

2009-12-16T19:28:00.001-08:00

Brandon and I had some pictures taken out in the snow the other day. Our dog wanted to just eat the snow so it was hard to get her to focus for the pictures. Overall I think they turned out really good. Thanks Amy!!!!!!

Birthday

2009-11-18T20:29:00.000-08:00

This last Sunday was my birthday and so when it came time to sing happy birthday and blow out the candles my brother thought it would be fun to record me on his new phone (and I know he sure is glad he did). Lets just say blowing out four candles was hard (we didn't have 24 candles so we went with 4).

Anniversary

2009-10-13T21:32:00.000-07:00

As of today October 13Th, Brandon and I have been married three years. It is crazy to think that it has been that long. Brandon and I take turns planning both our anniversary and Valentines Day. This year it was his turn to plan our anniversary. It started out by waking up at 4:00 a.m. to have my mom take us to the airport. Before I knew it I was in San Antonio, Texas. I had no idea this is where we were going. I know that probably sounds like a weird place to go for an anniversary, but I have always wanted to go to Texas. Later that evening Brandon had another surprise for me, he ended up taking me to a Spurs basketball game!

I absolutely love basketball and even though my favorite team is the Utah Jazz I have always wanted to go to a basketball game at a different arena.

After the game we went back to our hotel and crashed immediately, we were pooped from being up nearly 20 hours. The next morning we woke up and went into the city and walked around the river walk. It was absolutely gorgeous there I loved it.

We were able to ride those fun boats around the river.

Later that day we went and walked around and toured the inside of the Alamo.

We also road a Ripley's Believe it or not ride!

We both had so much fun. I'm so grateful for Brandon, and for being so creative. I know how much he loves me because he has never really liked people from Texas so to take me where he would be surrounded by them was pretty cool! Thanks Brandon!!!!

Wedding

2009-10-03T13:35:00.001-07:00

This last Tuesday my best friend Lindsey Watson got married. The entire day went so well, I was so excited that I was able to be part of her wedding. It was really neat to watch her dad seal the two of them in the temple! Here are just a few pictures from the wedding.

Lindsey after the ceremony and the luncheon, just dreading the reception!!!The Wedding PartyBridesmaidsLindsey's Little Sister Holly & her boyfriend ChrisBrandon & IMy good friend Rondi & ILindsey & Kyle just wanting it to be over with!

More From Jackson

2009-08-24T19:08:00.000-07:00

I just had to post another video I took of my nephew Jackson. He was acting so crazy while we were in Yellowstone. He saw mine and Brandon's cloths hamper that we brought with us, and for some reason he wanted to wear it on his head. The second we put it on his head he would run around like crazy.

Jack Jack Singing

2009-08-04T12:38:00.000-07:00

My cute little nephew Jackson loves to sing, but he doesn't sing songs a typical 2 year old usually sings. Here is a list of some of the songs he has been singing lately:

1. That's Not My Name, by the Ting Tings

2. Poker Face, by Lady GaGa

3. Boom Boom Pow, by the Black Eyes Peas

4. Battelfield, by Jordan Sparks

5. Don't Trust Me, by 30h!3

He is so funny and the best part is when you ask him where he learned those songs he says, "my mom sings those songs"!

Here is a video of him singing a few songs, it's kind of hard to tell on some of them because he's your typical 2 year old and can't hold still for very long.

Strange News

2009-07-31T09:24:00.001-07:00

This is a really random post but I'm bored at work and was looking on KUTV to see what kind of news was going on. I came across a few stories that just made me laugh. I'll can think about is how there must be no news to report on. My favorite one is about the gnomes. It's probably just me but I thought these three stories were strangely funny.

Homeless Gnomes Rescued
More than 1,500 gnomes were left homeless after their owner died and left her collection behind in Australia. Fortunately the gnomes were saved from destruction and are being placed in 'foster' homes. The gnomes will reportedly be reunited for an annual gnome convention next January.

http://www.kutv.com/content/news/watercooler/story/Homeless-gnomes-rescued/hnekwAay-EWwwqo05DLRfg.cspx

Woman Plans To Marry Roller Coaster
A 33-year-old woman from Pennsylvania suffers from a condition where people develop sexual feelings towards objects. As a result she has fallen in love with a roller coaster and it's a fairly long distance relationship because she lives about 80 miles from the ride. The woman says she rides the coaster 300 times a year.

http://www.kutv.com/content/news/watercooler/story/Woman-plans-to-marry-rollercoaster/Ogh4cKkfDkil9u8jOWF9NA.cspx

Ear Stitched Into Woman's Bottom
After a piece of her ear was severed in a fight, surgeons in Germany had to wait for damage to the side of the woman's head was repaired before reattaching the ear. So in the meantime they stitched the severed lobe into a pocket in her bottom to keep it safe until they could operate.
The woman's ear was bitten off in a fight and doctors' first attempts to reattach the ear were not successful. Doctors believe that the ear will not be rejected by the woman's body when they do operate.

http://www.kutv.com/content/news/watercooler/story/Ear-stitched-into-womans-bottom/74_IYJw9IkOZpQFuCvQToQ.cspx

How I Golfed!

2009-07-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the last day of the Women's State Am at Thanksgiving Point. It was a great experience, unlike any golf experience I have ever had. I think both my mom and I were glad to be done, we both were really exhausted. I had such a great time and can't wait to play again next year. I wished I could have played better, but considering this was my first big tournament and I hadn't ever played the course I did alright. My biggest problems were playing both the front and back nine together. I would play really well on one side, then completely blow it on the next side. And my other problem was staying out of the sand traps that were much much taller than I was. It was basically a blind shot out of there every time. I had a blast and met some really fun ladies, and got to know the head ladies of the Utah State Women's Golf Association who all are encouraging me to come back again. I definitely encourage anyone looking for a challenging golf course to try Thanksgiving Point. Besides being difficult it really is a gorgeous course. I'm going to go play the course again away from the tournament to see what it's like without all the nerves. I was really excited for my friend Natalie Stone, she won the whole tournament. My mom and I were able to walk with her on a few holes. She is an incredible golfer and deserves this, she has put a lot of time and practice into her game to perfect it. I also had a worker at the golf course ask me if I will ever play in the championship flight, and I said cha you know it, he laughed at me I just thought to myself man I'm a geek. But one of these years I plan on making it into the top of my flight!

Women's State Amateur

2009-07-08T12:11:00.000-07:00

In about a week and a half I'm playing in the Women's State Amateur. It starts on Monday July 20 through the 22 out at Thanksgiving Point Golf Course. I have always loved playing golf and always love the challenge of playing a new course and competing with other golfers. I'm definitely not one of the best golfers, but just like everyone has said, I really don't have anything to lose. When I went to put the form to sign up in the mail I almost turned back around with it, I kind of freaked myself out, but I realized I would regret it if I didn't give it a try. The best part about this is I get to have a caddy! My mom is going to come and caddy for me which should be fun! I don't think she is too thrilled, she gets competitive like me and gets bugged easily at ladies ha ha! I'll have to do something to pay her back! Any way just thought I would let everyone know, because I really don't have anything to to blog about and I'm bored at work! So wish me luck, and hope that I don't embarrass myself out there.

Mud Volleyball

2009-06-28T14:14:00.000-07:00

This weekend we had so much fun, Brandon and I played in a mud volleyball tournament with some of our friends. The tournament was in South Ogden for the South Ogden City Days.

It was Brandon, me, Lindsey, Kyle, Kendelle, and Kurtis. We all had a blast. This was before we all really got muddy!

The mud was so thick and deep it made it very difficult to move around at all.

Linds and I decided we weren't getting muddy enough so we tackled each other in the mud.

This was the result.

After our first two games this huge storm cloud moved and and lightning was every where. It started pouring rain on us and the wind was blowing like crazy. We all took cover any where we could find.

We continued playing about 30 minutes later.

Towards the end we all were covered in mud and freezing cold. We ended up winning the first two then losing the second two. We had so much fun, and are planning on playing again next year!

Are women really born this way?

2009-06-10T17:53:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law sent me this video and I thought it was the cutest thing! I thought I would post it for everyone to see. You can let me know if you think women really are born as chatty as this little girl. :)

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-27T19:22:00.001-07:00

Over Memorial Day weekend Brandon and I went to Mesquite with our friends Lindsey and Bob. We had a lot of fun from trying our luck at the slot machines, to playing Bingo with my grandparents, and hanging out in Las Vegas. Whenever my family and I are in Mesquite I play Bingo with my grandparents and just can't seem to win. I finally was able win not only once but twice, it was so exciting!!! Vegas was pretty fun too, from watching all the drunk people puking on the street and singing, to little kids picking up the porn on the ground and their parents chasing them around! We were also able to go to the Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur. That was a lot of fun, I enjoyed being able to eat everything with just my fingers. Overall we had a great trip and nothing is better than being able to relax by the pool. Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur
Our Midevil Feast
My Grandparents

Hiking

2009-05-16T16:18:00.001-07:00

Brandon and I decided that we really needed to get out and do something Saturday afternoon, so we decided to go hike up the trails in Muller Park Canyon. We had a lot of fun, the weather was perfect. We took our dog Milli with us, she was warn out by the time we got her back, but she loved it. She loved when we got to where all the sunflowers were, she couldn't stop smelling them! We had fun, it was free, good exercise, and actually relaxing, couldn't ask for much more on a Saturday afternoon!

Family Night

2009-05-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

Brandon and I decided to go get some dinner for family night. We had a free meal at Cafe Rio so we decided to use it. While we were there I saw a guy walk in with some people and I looked at Brandon and laughed and said I thought that was Ronnie Price (Utah Jazz player) for a second, he just laughed at me. I still kind of thought it was him and he got closer and noticed it really was him. Brandon ended up asking Ronnie's brother-in-law if he thought it would be ok to get a picture with him. And he told us he would be totally cool with it. He was really nice, and of course I have to act like a dork! Man I feel so dumb sometimes.

Brandon's Many Faces

2009-04-30T16:48:00.001-07:00

About a month ago Brandon had to have surgery and has been out a couple weeks so he decided to grow a goatee. He decided to shave it today but we tried a few other styles out while he shaved it! Which do you like best? :)

Look #1

Look #2

Look #3

Easter Weekend

2009-04-18T18:57:00.000-07:00

Over Easter weekend Brandon and I were able to go to Mesquite with my family to visit my grandparents. We had such a great time, Brandon and I have decided that I'm addicted to playing Bingo. I absolutely love playing that game. My grandparents play every day twice a day. They basically say it's their job they are so cute, and they do win quite a bit too. I want to win so bad and while we were down there my mom and dad won, my grandparents both won and my sister and sister-in-law won. One of these days maybe I will get lucky. We had so much fine while we were there. We had an Easter egg hunt for my niece and nephews on a dirt hill it was fun to watch them. Also while were down that way we got to visit Brandon's little sister Hailey and her husband Scott and they cute little baby Shaylee. The weather was also perfect, I was disappointed when I came back and the next day it was snowing. Oh well I guess warmer weather is on its way!

Preparing for the Easter egg hunt Mallorie With Grandma & Grandpa
Jackson eating his crab leg
B17? Brandon & Shaylee

REALLY???

2009-03-31T07:31:00.001-07:00

This last Friday Brandon had to go and have his gallbladder out. Everything went really well, and the surgery itself only took about an hour. We did run into a problem when Brandon could only stay awake for at most 5 minutes. He went into surgery at 11:00, and the doctor said within 2 to 3 hours he will be ready to go home. Well by 8:30 that night he still was sleeping. The nurses and I decided that it would be a better idea since it was so late to just keep him over night. Especially since me trying to help my husband around the house really isn't possible, he's a big boy compared to me! (my family laughed at me on Sunday when I followed behind him when we came upstairs for dinner, they laughed and said you honestly think you are going to catch him if he falls? I just laughed because they make a good point). Well the next morning I went and picked him from the hospital, he was finally awake and with it for the most part. I brought him home and got him downstairs into bed and went and let our dog outside. After I got Brandon everything he needed, I went to let my dog inside until I found this................

My dog Milli decided to play in a big mud puddle.

At this point this is the last thing I wanted to have to deal with. Brandon thought it was pretty funny when I told him and he was all take a picture. Well this all happened Saturday and I was looking at the pictures last night (Monday) and he was all, is that our dog? When did she do that? Oh man the joys of loratab!

It's been a while

2009-02-17T09:29:00.000-08:00

So it's been a while since I have updated my blog at all. Brandon and I have been really busy and have been able to do a lot of fun things. The beginning of this month we went St. George to see our new little niece. She is such a doll. While we there I got a game of golf in at a course called Coral Canyons. It was an awesome course I absolutely loved it, well up until our golf cart broke down. I went with my brother in law Cory, he was having to push us up the hills. We finally got sick of that and so we called the front desk and they sent someone out to tow us the rest of the way.

We also had the opportunity to go to the Globetrotters. That was a lot of fun too, I have been wanting to go for years. We had a blast.

Finally, for Valentines Day, Brandon and I went and ate at the Prairie Schooner. I don't recommend going there on Valentines Day. We waited for 2 hours which is way too long to wait but we figured we would have to wait that long any where so we stuck it out. It was worth it to me because I had never been there. We then went back to our place and exchanged our gifts we got for each other. Brandon got me Madagascar 2 and well I got Brandon Madagascar 2. It was pretty funny. So I'm guessing you know what we did next, yup we watched Madagascar 2!!!

Everything is going good for the two of us, just staying busy and enjoying life. Hope everything is good for all of you!

Our new neice Shallee (I may have spelled that wrong)

Hiking aroundGolfing at Coral Canyons
When our golf cart broke down

Globetrotters

Eating at the Prarie Schooner

I Need Some Help!

2009-02-10T10:15:00.000-08:00

OK so I need some help from those of you who read my blog. Brandon and I were supposed to be going to Bear Lake over Valentines to go snowmobiling with his family. Well that fell through and now we have no plans. Every year we take turns planning Valentines, this year is mine and I have no idea what to do. Brandon doesn't read this that often so I think I'm safe asking for some help! My luck he will probably just randomly decide to check it out, oh well. Any way if anyone can offer any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it! I know I'm totally running out of time.

13-0 Go Utes!!!

2009-01-03T16:51:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for some football? My friend Lindsey and I had a party to watch the Sugar Bowl featuring Utah vs. Alabama. It was such an awesome game. Especially since no one really gave the Utes a fair chance. We all believed they could hang with Bama, and that they did. We all had fun watching this game and are so glad the Utes won!!!

The "Best" Christmas Lights

2008-12-19T10:26:00.000-08:00

My friend Lindsey and I started a tradition a few years ago where we go around looking for the "BEST" Christmas lights in town. Now when we say best we mean the ones who literally put out the least amount of effort possible. We have to admit even though they didn't put out much effort we are glad that at least they did something to show they have Christmas spirit. We understand that some people are just too old to put up lights or maybe they just don't have the money. So like I said before, we respect your effort! Here are some of the best we found this year!

Lindsey & I

Brandon Fell Asleep Even My Dog Milli Liked The Lights
Go Utes!!!
The Green GiantCandy Cane Tree
Big Moose
Uneven Cleavage
Huh, who puts a sunflower on their door for Christmas?

We even saw deer along the way!
Check out the RED ones.

Double D's
Bush Tree
Wreath
Roof Flakes
A Bundle of mess (but very colorful)

we thought this looked like an escalator
We liked these because of the ceramic display of snowmen!
um.......
Half a bush
Hey Candy cane

ya not sure

The light railing

Bucket Head!

2008-12-08T13:45:00.000-08:00

My nephew just turned 2. He's a pretty cute kid, although, he sometimes does the craziest things. Like running around with this pumpkin bucket on his head.

Temple Square Christmas Lights!!!

2008-12-01T16:46:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday we took a nice little stroll through Temple Square to see the Christmas lights with our friends! The only thing that would have made it even better is if it were snowing! But I have to admit it was nice being able to walk around without being freezing cold the entire night.

Private

2008-11-04T10:05:00.000-08:00

Brandon and I have decided to make our blog private. Anybody who still wants to view it let us know! Just put your e-mail address/username in as a comment.

Thanks!

Katie & Brandon

~Witches Night Out~

2008-10-26T13:11:00.000-07:00

Witches love any excuse to have fun and throw a party, and also enjoy an emcee, dancing, music, food booths and more. Stop to have your fortune told, enjoy spellbinding activities in our shops, and join the Witches Parade. Gardner Village will be filled with enchanting witches!
My friends and I thought that this sounded like a fun idea. A chance for us to have a girls night out, get dressed up and have fun! So on Saturday we got put our best witches costumes on with makeup to match. It took us a little longer to get ready than expected so we were already a little behind. We finally got going and right before we got on the freeway a cop to the side of us told us to roll our window down, we though for sure he was going to make some sort of comment about are weird outfits and makeup, but he was just telling us that our tire was going flat. We tried to fill it back up with air but didn't seem to be working so well. So we had to run back to the house and switch cars. We finally got out there and there is a line of cars all going to the witch party. All the parking lots were full, and all the side streets were full. We finally found a spot just down the road. We got inside Gardner Village and there were witches every where. I had no idea that it was such a popular activity. They had some of the cutest decorations that they had built it was a lot of fun. I recommend just going out there before Halloween is over too look at the cool things out there. While we were there we just walked around, took pictures, and did a little dancing. Ali, Lindsey, Cori and I had so much fun. We definitely recommend this to everyone. It really is a great idea for a girls night out!

Anniversary

2008-10-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

Monday October 13Th was Brandon and I's two year anniversary. These two years have flown by it is so crazy, but we are loving every minute of it. For our anniversary we went and stayed up in Park City at a hotel called The Grand Summit hotel at the Canyons. It was a gorgeous hotel. A little high class for us I think. We had a good time though driving up in the mountains and going up to sundance and looking in all the little shops. We ate at a really good Mexican restaurant called Baja Cantina. I definitely recommend it! Any way don't have a whole lot of pictures but here are a few.

Family Pictures!

2008-10-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

Brandon and I decided to have some family pictures taken with our dog Milli. My good friend Amy Watson took the pictures for us. Thanks Amy! Here are a few pictures.

Here's Johnny!

2008-09-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

Brandon and I have had our dog Milli for about 7 months now. She is a puggle, which is half beagle half pug. Since she is part pug she has a major under bite. The funniest part is when her lips get stuck on her teeth and her teeth show. It makes her look kind of mean. I had her outside the other day and she came to the door and just looked and me with her teeth showing. All I could think of was "Here's Johnny". It's probably just me but I decided to post the pictures for everyone to see!

2008-09-02T09:32:00.000-07:00

Lets See...

Let's see who reads The Barnedt Bunch blog...
and who's gutsy enough to comment!

1. As a comment on our blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew Brandon and I a little or a lot, anything you remember! I guess good or bad, but be nice! (If you don't have a blogger account, you can still leave a comment under Anonymous. Just hit the place that says fun remarks!)

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog (if you have one) and see how many people leave a memory about you.(if you're reading this, consider yourself tagged!)

Demo Derby

2008-08-22T15:10:00.000-07:00

This past weekend Brandon and I decided to get a group of our friends together and go out the Davis County Fair and watch the Demolition Derby! They are always fun! Our friend Cori had never been to one and was so worried the entire time that someone was going to get hurt. I think we will have to take her to a few more to show her that very rarely does someone get hurt. After the Derby we walked around the fair grounds and rode a couple rides. I was a little nervous putting my life in he hands of the traveling carnival people or whatever they call themselves, but we made it out safe!

Western Photos

2008-08-17T20:44:00.000-07:00

For the past two years while we have been vacationing in Yellowstone, Brandon and I have had our pictures taken at the Wild West Old Time Photos. The first year Brandon really wanted me to dress up as the Saloon girl and he wanted to be the outlaw. I'm the type of person that feels uncomfortable showing skin but decided heck why not. This year was a little different I thought it would be great if Brandon could feel how I felt the year before. So he decided to be a good sport and dress up as the saloon girl. He will probably kill me for putting this picture up, but I just can't resist he looks pretty good eh?

Sand Dunes

2008-08-13T14:48:00.001-07:00

This is a video my brother shot of my sister and running and jumping off one of the san dunes. And yes that's me that looses my footing at the end and falls!

Yellowstone

2008-08-07T17:14:00.000-07:00

This past weekend Brandon and I went with my side of the family to Yellowstone. We do it every year. It was one of my favorite places to go. It has to be one of the most relaxing places I know. While we are up there we go fishing and go into the park and well us girls have to go shopping! We also went to some sand dunes this year, it was a lot of fun. The little kids just loved it, it was like a huge sandbox for them. The kids hated it when we had to leave. Brandon and I drove my car up so that we could save on gas and well it does make it a little more difficult to drive out in the woods in a car but we managed. We learned how to fish tail really well! Brandon and I are excited to return next year. We made a list of new places we want to go see while we are in Yellowstone next year!

Yellowstone

2008-08-07T17:13:00.000-07:00

American Idol Auditions

2008-07-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday my friend Lindsey Watson and I had the opportunity to go out to the American Idol Auditions. She was trying out and I was just there for support. It was a lot of fun and cool to see how everything really is done. I had no idea what went into this show. While waiting in line out side we saw Justin Guarini and John Peter Lewis. It was pretty cool. Once inside they had everyone there sing and they filmed all of us. It was kind of cool to hear everyone in the stadium singing together. Then they had some people say welcome to Salt Lake City. And they had to do take after take after take. It got old after a while. Later on Ryan Secrest showed up and we had to do more filming. Once that was done the audition really got on there way. We probably waited for about 4 hours until Linds got to audition. They auditioned in groups of four they got to sing four about 10-15 seconds then the next person in their group got the same chance. Unfortunately Linds didn't make it through but we had fun any way and saw lots of interesting people.

Just check out this picture here of this guy dressed in a fish net shirt and stiletto heels. He totally walked like a girl and of course they put him through because well you all know the show I'm sure you will see him on tv. But when they put him through he threw his arms in the air hugged himself and started crying then he strutted off. It was the funniest thing ever! And he was totally serious.

Over all we had a great time got a little bored so we took lots of pictures of ourselves. But it will be fun to watch it back on tv. Who knows maybe we will be on there, you all will have to check it out!

Jackson Hole

2008-07-22T17:03:00.000-07:00

Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong. ~George Carlin

As much as I love camping it seems like this years camping and rafting trip up in Jackson Hole just didn't go as smooth as we all hoped. From the very beginning nothing seemed to go right. We got our first camp spot taken over by some guys from "Happy Valley" who thought they ruled the world so all of us had to cram in the trailer with Brandon's parents and grandparents. It was quite the tight fit. The following morning we moved to the camp ground where we were going to be staying the rest of the time. We got all set up and went to pump the raft and kayaks and realized we didn't have the caps to keep the air in the kayaks. So after a few hours and going store to store in Jackson Holes we finally found some. But by the time we got everything pumped up it was about 5 and starting to cool down. We decided to take a run down the river on the kayaks any way. The water was only about 40 degrees and it was only about 75 outside so after about 15 minutes I was freezing and couldn't hardly paddle, and the water was so high and fast it didn't help much. Cory and Andy got thrown out twice after the second time they couldn't catch their kayak and had to hike up to the road and walk to the end of the river and hope that someone got the kayak. Brandon and I got out before lunch counter because I was so cold and when I saw lunch counter I didn't want to go. Brandon's dad was there to take pictures of us all so he helped us back up the trail to the truck and we drove to the end. We noticed Cory and Andy on the side of the road so we picked them up. We got to the end just in time to see Lindsey in one kayak and Bob in the other. They were able to get the other kayak back. The rest of the day went good we got back to camp and had some amazing dutch oven chicken thanks to Kendelle! The next morning we all woke up and got ready to go ride the river again. This time around I didn't want to go on the kayak so I rode the raft with Brandon's parents his grandma and little sister Hailey. Everything was going good until we hit lunch counter. We hit a huge rapid and went almost straight in the air. I held on as tight as I could thinking we were going to flip backwards but another rapid hit us knocking us sideways and propelling me on top of Hailey. We held each other in a bear hug hoping we wouldn't fall in but with her foot up my butt and it still pretty rough there was no hope we went in. Well kind of you can see in the pictures I was hanging on by my ankle. My leg somehow went under the rack which has maybe an inch of space between it. We got out of the rapids and I realized I was stuck. I didn't know what to do I couldn't move an inch and was stuck half in the water and in pain. Brandon's dad realized I couldn't get out and got up to help me. My leg wouldn't budge and we had to force it out. When we got Hailey and I back in the boat my ankle was dented and bruised already. When I look at the pictures I see how lucky I am that some how I didn't break a bone. When Brandon saw us go in he paniced and told Bob that they needed to find a way back up there to help us out when really it was impossible for them to make it back up. But we got back in and everything was fine from there on out. And as for me I was done going down the river for this year! Even though it seemed like everything went wrong, all in all we really did have a good time, it was fun being able to all camp out in the trailer together and just be with friends and family and all the dogs in the good old out doors. We all can't wait to do it again next year!

4th of July Weekend!

2008-07-06T15:00:00.001-07:00

This 4th of July weekend has been so much fun. It has been a weekend full of exciting events. On July 3rd Brandon and I and our friends Lindsey and Bob went to the Centerville Park to watch a band called Poject Mali play. The drummer of the band is one of my brothers friends so we thought we would check them out. My friend Lindsey and I got a free CD because we were dancing on the bleachers, and they called us out as their backup dancers! Brandon also got a free CD for knowing the answer to their question. Later that evening we drove up past the "B" and watched all the fireworks. On the 4th of July we woke up early and went out to Brandon's parents and had a delicious breakfast, and then went to the Kaysville parade. We love that parade because at the end of the parade it turns into a water parade and then just a huge water fight on main street. Later that night we went to the Kaysville fireworks which are always excellent. On July 5th my niece and nephews were playing in the mini pool out side and our squirt guns from the water parade were outside and some how a huge water fight started between my family. My mom tried her best to cover herself with her umbrella but even that wouldn't stop her from getting wet. The best part about the night was Lindsey and I's firework extravaganza. We have done it three years in a row but took a break last year since she was on her mission but were able to start it back up this year and this years was the best yet! Are finale was definitely the best it has ever been too! Except this year we decided to keep the flowers on the ground, we learned our lesson from a few years ago! We love the month of July and can't wait for the 24th so we can do it all over again!

4th Of July Weekend!

2008-07-06T14:30:00.000-07:00

Trease Family Reunion

2008-06-21T20:03:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went to Brandon's family reunion. We went up Friday night and stayed over until Saturday afternoon. It was at Buenaventura in Ogden, it is just a small camp ground right by the Ogden River. It was a lot of fun. They had all sorts of activities for everyone to do and lots of really good food! We even dragged our friend Lindsey Watson with us who just got back from a mission. She was like another daughter to Brandon's parents and they had not seen her since she returned home from her mission. The only bad part about the time we spent there was that we were surrounded by cotton trees, and oh man we were all sneezing like crazy. It seriously looked like there was snow all over the ground. But oh well it was still lots of fun.

All the Yucky Cotton

I wasn't ready for this picture!

Happy Father's Day!

2008-06-15T20:32:00.000-07:00

We just wanted to wish all the fathers out there a Happy Father's Day, especially our dad's Bill Hinds and Larry Barnedt. Neither of us could have asked for a better dad. Both of them have taught us so much and we appreciate it more than they will ever know. We went to Brandon's Grandparents for his Dad and we had some amazing home made pizza by his dad. This time around he made a stuff crusted pizza that was delicious, just one thing to know if you eat this pizza make sure to chew it good before you swallow and don't drink water right after. Brandon decided to have a big gulp of water as he swallowed the pizza crust and it expanded in his throat, it wasn't good. But luckily Larry was there to help him through it!!! We had dinner at my parents house for my dad. We watched Tiger make that last putt to send it into a tie breaker tomorrow, it was a lot of fun! We just want our dad's to know how much we love them and everything they do for us! Thanks Bill and Larry! We LOVE you!

Lindsey's Home!

2008-06-06T20:52:00.000-07:00

So this evening Brandon and I went to the Airport to welcome home our friend Lindsey Watson. About half her family was there. Which was still a lot she has a huge family. While she was gone 8 new nieces and nephews were born. Her parents actually went over to London to pick her up. They left at 10 am London time to all come home today and didn't get home until 6:40 our time so they were all pretty exhausted. When she came down the escalator and saw all of us she lost it and started crying, I was fighting back the tears and I'm actually very proud of myself I didn't even cry, I was so happy to see her I couldn't cry. I had to keep making fun of her because her English accent would kick in it was pretty funny. It was so awesome to see her and I can't wait to hang out and really be able to talk so we can catch up on things. I was so nervous today that it would just be awkward but it wasn't at all it was like she never left!

Golfing In The Rain

2008-06-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

So yesterday June 4, 2008 my Grandma Lavoyle and I played in a golf tournament out at Davis Golf Course. It was a state two man best ball. When we got out there it started raining so we ended up buying a cover that covered our golf cart so that kept the rain off our seats and kept us a little warmer. We started at 8:00 am sharp. It was a shot gun start and we started on #13 which is actually one of the hardest holes. I did horrible on that hole but my grandma saved us with a Bogey so we were off to a good start. We get to the next hole and when I tee'd off the rain picks up and I'm completely drenched and then it starts hailing. When we were putting a sheet of lightning flashed right above us. So they called all of us in until the lightning stopped. They sent us out about 15 minutes later still pouring rain. I was having the hardest time holding onto my club, and trying to keep my hands warm. My grandma and I were playing pretty good Bogey golf so not bad considering the conditions. We finished 7 holes and they called us in again because the rain got so bad you couldn't hardly see your ball and the greens had puddles all over them. So they had us come in and eat lunch. I wanted to stay playing because I knew they would send us back out and I was having a hard time finding a rhythm because we kept coming in and going out. A lot of the ladies wanted to go home and thought that it wasn't playable out there. I agreed with the pro Brad Stone who came in to talk to all of us and said if it were the men playing in a tournament they would not be coming in right now. So he told all the ladies to suck it up and after lunch we went back out. So after being freezing cold and then warming up both my grandma and I got really stiff and couldn't play very well and it was all down hill from there, we had no chance of winning after going back out for the second time. So the weather kind of made everything a bummer but it sure was a fun experience. And I just love playing golf with my grandma we have a good time together! We may just have to give it a try next year! I just wished I had a picture of my grandma and I after we finished, we were completely wet from head to toe, and my grandma was not happy that her hair looked the way it did!

2008-06-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited for next Friday, June 6th. My best friend Lindsey Watson will be back from her mission. She has been serving in the London, England Mission. The past year and a half has had it's slow moments but has actually gone by faster than I thought it would. My friend Lindsey and I met our 7th grade year and have been friends ever since. Something kind of funny about us is when we met neither of us wanted to be friends with each other, both of us had big glasses and braces and thought that each other was the biggest nerd, but some how we became inseparable. In high school we even drove the same car, we both drove Mercury Topaz's and called ourselves the topaz twins. It is going to be a blast having her back. I can not wait it's hard after you get married you lose the friendship that you have with a lot of your girlfriends but after I got married our friendship never changed. It will be fun sharing the things that have happened the past year and a half with each other, although they are completely different but it will be fun to hear about her mission i just hope she can stand to listen to me talk about marriage! Her mom told Brandon that he may lose his wife for a while, but don't worry I wouldn't ever leave my cute hubbie out, but it will be awesome having some one to come shopping with me!

Congrats Hailey Graduated High School

2008-05-31T10:51:00.000-07:00

Brandon and I decided that we should recognize our cute little sister Hailey who graduated from Davis High School yesterday. We are so happy for her! She graduated with honors and was a sterling scholar runner up, she received a scholarship for Dixie. She is going to be studying medicine. We just wanted to say congrats! We love you! I don't have a graduation picture of her so this will have to do.

Learning new tricks whether we like it or not!

2008-05-24T12:28:00.000-07:00

So we have had our dog milli for just over two months. We got her when she was six weeks old. She is Puggle, half beagle half pug. She is the cutest dog ever. Lots of work though. I feel like I have started off with a two year old. I told Brandon that maybe we should have started with a baby first. Milli is a pretty quick learner she is already sitting and shaking. She also loves to chase her tail. This past week she has really learned to jump. We put her in what is kind of a storage room and put a baby gate up. Well she has learned to jump up on it, and before we know it she will probably be climbing right over the gate. We hope not but we will just have to see.

Tag From Missy

2008-05-21T15:10:00.000-07:00

How To Play This Game of Tag:Post these rules on you blog. List: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

3 JoYs!
1. My husband Brandon, he is the best! I couldn't have asked for a better husband. He would do anything for me, and we have so much fun together.
2. Summer Time! I love Winter, but it feels so good to have the warm weather back!
3. My best friend Lindsey getting back from her mission in two week!

3 FeArS
1. I know it's lame and everyone laughs but I have a huge fear of spiders, big or small, they make me sick literally!
2. I sometimes fear that I'm not a good wife, luckily my cute hubbie is always there telling me he Loves Me!
3. Another lame one but I have a fear of being in a car accident, I don't trust people when driving I have been in six already, none while I was driving, but it scares me to death knowing that it is one of the worst feelings.

3 GoAlS
1. Graduate from Weber with my Bachelors in Business Administration.
2. Getting into our own house!
3. Being able to play par golf!

3 CuRrEnT oBsEsSiOnS/cOlLeCtIoNs
1. Buying and putting together cute outfits, if there was really a good pathway to go in fashion design that's probably what I would do in life.
2. Taking Pictures, I'm bad at it but love to do it.
3. Trying to find the perfect place to go on our anniversary.

3 SuPrIsInG RaNdOm FaCtS aBoUt YoUrSeLf
1. I broke my arm in the first grade, I was singing in class and a kid didn't like it so after school he came and pushed me and I fell and caught myself wrong. To this day I don't like to sing.
2. The only guy I ever kissed was my husband.
3. I love to dance, don't know if I'm any good, but it's something that I love to do!

I don't know any one to really tag, the only person is Sam, so I will tag her!

About Us

2008-05-09T16:20:00.000-07:00

Ok so I'm new at this and really don't know what to do. But here is a little about Brandon and I. We will have been married for two years this October. We are living with my parents right now trying to save money so we can get into a house, hopefully sometime soon! We are both excited that it is summer time! We are looking forward to our rafting trip in Jackson Hole and going to Yellowstone with my family. We are also trying to figure out a place that isn't too expensive that we could go for our anniversary. We didn't really have much of a Honeymoon and so we are looking to go some where this year. So if you have any suggestions let us know!!!

A Little About Katie

2008-05-09T16:17:00.001-07:00

Right now I am working and going to school. I go to Weber State and am studying Business Administration. I work in Bountiful for a place called Davis Behavioral Health. I work in their finance and billing department. I have worked there for almost a year and it's ok, it works good with my school, they are so flexible so that's why I think I will stick with it for now. In my free time I enjoy playing the Wii and playing with our New puppy! I also love to watch all those stupid reality tv shows they some how always get me hooked! I have always enjoyed playing and watching sports my favorite sport to play is golf!

2008-05-09T16:16:00.000-07:00

A Little About Brandon

2008-05-09T16:08:00.000-07:00

Brandon is working right now for Prime Systems Inc in Kaysville, he is the assistant manager there, so if you are ever looking for a new computer let him know he will try to find a good deal for you! Even though his job is fixing and building computers that is truly what he loves doing even in his free time. He also loves to play computer games. He loves to go camping, if he could go every weekend he would. One of his other favorite things to do is to play paintball.

2008-05-09T16:07:00.000-07:00

Something You Don't Know About Katie

2008-05-09T16:05:00.000-07:00

When everyone first meets Katie she comes off kind of shy and keeps to her self. Little does anyone know she has the goofiest personality and will do anything to make you laugh! Huh.......

What You Don't Know About Brandon

2008-05-09T16:04:00.001-07:00

When Brandon was in Jr High he was on a nationally ranked basketball team called the Utes. They were always ranked within the top twenty out of about 150 teams. He even played against Luke Walton of the LA Lakers.

2008-05-09T16:03:00.000-07:00