Made weak by time and fate,
but strong in will;
To seek, to strive, to find, and not to yield.

Side Note:
The fork. or Also known as "A Dingle-hopper" Reminds me of one who not only had amazing hair (that I would pretend I had as I swam in our pool as a young girl) but also for me represents a young woman who loved learning about everything and anything. Who pushed past barriers and boundaries to find her place in this world. In this industry education is key and you are always always learning. Everyday! And with that requires perseverance to reach goals. The industry of beauty is all about testing, pushing and surpassing barriers and boundaries. This industry is truly SWEET!!!!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Birthdays, Baptisms, Flagstaff and more

Cardinals Camp 2008
Flagstaff, Az
WhooHoo FOOTBALL!!!!
(says Branden and the boys)
WhooHooo cool breezes
(says me)
Top pic: Branson and Morey
James and Branson coming down from playing games.
All the kids left to right: James holding Izzy, Branson, Alyssa, Taty holding Brock and Autumn.

Brock driving the truck.

Brock checking out NAU's mascot/gate keeper to the dome.

My nephew Jake with all the kids. He loves'em and they love him as you can see.

All the boys from left to right: James, Branson, Brock, Branden, Jaker and Craig.

James catching the ball.

Branson with Kirt Warner. He also got pics with Linart, Fitzgerald, Coach Wiz, and Morey. They were all so great to Branson especially Morey. Branson was really upset and crying because he felt to shy to ask for signatures on his shirt. Morey saw him and came over to chat with Branson and sign his shirt for him.
Branson pushing through the lineman to catch the ball.
Brock in his "Baby leash" hanging out with Daddy.
All the girls from left to right: Taty, Alyssa, Izzy, Me, Mariesa and Autumn.
Me and Kaycee. She came to visit me. She loves me so much she rode the bus from Vegas to Flagstaff to be able to come be with us for a week. We LOVED having Kaycee!!!!
James and Branson on the 1st day of school. Well, technically it was the 4th day of school but they had missed the 1st 3 due to Cardinals Camp.
JP's 1st pinewood derby car. He chose the design, Branden carved and I painted.
Fames or Waves???? You decide.
The boys at Pinewood Derby. James on the far left.
The flipflops I made for my sis in law Jennifer. Swavarski crystal in 5 &4mm, AB's- 3 mm and a huge 14mm in the center.
A fun pair I made for myself. Pink, AB green and clear 4mm.


Dark grey old navy flipflops with all clear-5-3mm. YES I lOVE BLINGY FLIPFLOPS!!!!
Brocker had fallen asleep with Daddy. I thought his little hand holding up his head was so cute.
Us with James on his big day.
James with Grandma and Grandpa.
James and Branden
Boys in white.
Me and James.
The whole family.... Both sides. Left to Right: Back row: Branden, Devin, Craig, Izzy, Kaycee, Brock, Grandpa, Grandma, Shauna, Clay, Pat, Denise, Paul.
Front Row: Amber, Taty, Alyssa, Autumn, James, Branson, Riley, Kaylee, Ashley, Joe, Katlynn, and Me.
I have no idea why I didn't go stand over by Bran. I was in such a hurry to help everyone get out of there that I gave Bishop Curtis the camera and I bolted into the pic. It was sooooo HOT out in the foyer.
Happy 8th Birthday James!!!!

JP making a birthday wish.

An adorable random pic of Brock chill'n in our bed.
Branson's 6th Birthday!!!!!


The boys that came over to celebrate were Zach and Drake from his primary class.
Here is Drake attempting to soak Branson with his monstor balloon.
They had a ton of fun with water balloons. And now that I'm commenting, I see that my efforts to put the pics in order didn't work out, so I'm sharing the events backwards. Think of it as "rewinding time". :P
Top pic: The boys with their "MONSTER" balloons.
Bottom pic: Water Balloon Figth.
Drake and Branson loading up with more balloons.
The Boys threating me.
Branson pluggging his ears while popping his balloon for our "Gestures" game.
All the boys getting ready to play"Pin the Pennant on the poster"


Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Hoping for a forcast of a nice September breeze.



Introducing Turley Boy #4 OR.... Turley Girl #1!

( I sure like the sound of that!)

I will have a confirmation of that very issue on September 9th. Please please please send us your boy name ideas! If this is a boy, I am going to need a search party to find a name that Branden and I can agree on and love. I'm really hoping for a girl. Name choosing would be a BREEZE and it's hot here, I would really appreciate a nice breeze.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

It's offical offical

Ok so I've been to the doctor, everything is A-ok, and I'm far enough along to be past the nervous stage, we're announcing..... OFFICALLY.
I have no due date however because the 1st day of my last cycle is a guess, so he's putting me at the end of January, but after a complete check up, he thinks I"m farther than that! I'm hoping far enough to see what it'll be!!!! Next week I'll have an offical due date.
I'm really hoping for a girl for the sake of my marriage. You see, Branden and I cannot fully agree and any boys name we love together. I love Matthew Allen, he doesn't and there other names I like, but I want to love the name!!!! A girl would make the naming process so much easier!!!!! Plus, a girl would be something new and exciting! If it's a boy, I might have to throw a fit. Maybe.