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.
Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010
Posted by Emily in Holidays on Dec 25th, 2009 | 0 comments
Okay, so 2009 was not too bad for the “Checky –pies”, but we’re anxiously awaiting what lies ahead in 2010. All aspects of our lives are shaping up to be better than ever before. We hope to share good news with you throughout the year, stay tuned for our adventures…
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.
