Welcome Home Elder Barber
Posted by Emily in Events, Family on Aug 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
Last night we picked up Tim from the airport. He’s been gone the last two years on an LDS church mission to Ireland. He looked and sounded good. We know he will always cherish the time away and lessons learned while in Ireland. But we’re glad he’s now home. He’ll be around for all of one week, then he’s off to Utah State to finish school.
Lagoon, it’s what FUN is…
Posted by Emily in Events, Family on Aug 1st, 2010 | 0 comments
We’ve had a very uneventful summer consisting mainly of yard work and a few family parties. Which, to be honest has been rather relaxing. Yesterday, we did one very traditional Utah activity and went to Lagoon, with Dustin’s work. We haven’t stepped foot into Lagoon, for probably 5 years. But all in all it was nice. We realized how boring it is to not have kids, we lasted only 2 hours and went on one ride. But for us, it was good. We enjoyed a nice summer afternoon with a churro, a coke and a funnel cake. Later enjoying working those calories off at the gym.
The 3 F’s: Food, Family & Fun
Posted by Emily in Family, Holidays on Jul 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
It’s no secret that we LOVE the 4th of July. It’s even better when it’s spread over a 4 day weekend! Friday we enjoyed our annual “Barbie-Q”. Saturday was the fireworks. Sunday was dinner @ Barberland, and fireworks with the neighbors. Monday has been a lazy day catching up on everything from sleep to laundry. It’s been the perfect weekend, as we make an important transition in our lives.
Dustin finished up at his old job on Friday, and started a new one on Tuesday. His hard work and dedication seems to have finally been noticed. We feel this new job is a great opportunity, with a well established company and plenty of room for him to grow and develop. The whole thing has been a surreal experience for us. We just know this is where he’s supposed to be. We’re not so sure why us, and why now. But we feel very blessed & we’re committed to being good stewards of our recent blessings.
Our “Little Megan” Isn’t Little Anymore
Posted by Emily in Events, Family on May 14th, 2010 | 1 comment
We spent an awesome night with Megan as she performed as the newest member of the Syracuse High School dance team. WAY TO GO MEG!
Helen Flint Barber Tribute
Posted by Emily in Family on May 7th, 2010 | 2 comments
Two years ago our lives we’re turned upside down with the passing of our Barber family matriarch, Grandma Helen Flint Barber. The day started with an early morning phone call from my Mom telling us to get to the Hospital, for it might be the last time we see our beloved Grandmother. This wasn’t our first fire drill, so we brushed off the urgency as we moseyed our way up to the hospital. This time it wasn’t another drill, it was the real deal. Luckily we arrived in enough time to see her, but she had passed just minutes before.
Walking into her hospital room was something I’ll never forgot because the sprit we felt was so strong. It was then we (and I’m sure everyone else) knew that Grandma was now in a better place and we shouldn’t be sad for her going, but happy for having known her. Lucky enough to have been in her wake for so many years – leading us, guiding us, helping us to know right from wrong, and what’s important in life is our faith and our family – we firmly believe that families are forever.
We know we’ll see Grandma Barber again. But until that day, we need to honor her by being good stewards of her legacy. She’d often joke with me when I was dating Dustin and tell me, “Emily, don’t screw this up”. That was her way of telling me I needed to look past Dustin’s shortcomings and marry the guy. Well you know the story from there, but if I could speak to Grandma Barber today, I’d tell her I’m not going to screw this up. I’m going to do everything I can to honor all that you have taught me. Because in the end, family is all we’ve got.
Jordan & Carly Checketts Wedding
Posted by Emily in Family on Aug 13th, 2009 | 0 comments
We spent a beautiful summer day with Dustin’s little brother Jordan and his new bride Carly on their wedding day. It was fun, but very tiring. Funny story – we totally got pulled over by a cop leaving the reception center, Dustin still in his tux and me in my bridesmaid dress. When the cop got up to the car we think he thought we were the newlyweds and let us off with warning. It was hilarious – but I was very upset with Dustin at the time. Wedding’s are fun, but glad the next one (on either side) won’t be for a few years.
Barberland’s Annual “Barbie-Q”
Posted by Emily in Family, Holidays on Jul 4th, 2009 | 0 commentsThe video is from our 1st “Barbie-Q”, showing “Amy Winehouse Barbie”
The 4th of July is by far my favorite holiday. Why? There’s nothing better than warm weather, family and good food. A few years ago someone on my Barber side (I don’t know who) came up with this crazy idea to have a “Barbie-Q” – where we take dollar-store Barbie Dolls, dress them up with a theme (like “Marilyn Monroe Barbie”) and strap our themed-Barbie to fireworks. It’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen.
I have told my “non-Utah” friends about this, and they think we’re a bunch of rednecks, and maybe we are. But if we are, we’re the funny, educated ones with a full set of teeth. Thanks to Aunt MaryAnn and Uncle Scott for hosting the annual event and keeping the tradition alive.
