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Saturday, December 20, 2008
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Happy Veterans Day
I would like to thank all those who have served our country here and over seas - especially to Grandpa Taylor and Grandpa Crane who are no longer with us. I would also like to thank Ben for having the determination and mind-set to serve his country over seas in Iraq and Korea. It brings a lump to my throat when I think about what he has gone through. He is the most self-less person I know. I think Heavenly Father planned it right when he had us meet after Ben got home from Iraq because I don't think I would have handled that very well. His stories are amazing and he never shirks at the opportunity to answer questions that people may have about his experience. Although some memories may not elicit such 'happy' thoughts as veterans think back to what they've gone through - I know that Ben would never take back what he's learned and the comrades he knew. So, thank you Ben! Many people love you and admire you for your service.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Happy Birthday Ben!
So yesterday was my hubby's birthday and he turned 25! I am just now getting around to blogging about it because yesterday was so full of events. We had Stake Conference and then went over to the TT house and ate good food. Instead of writing about how much I love him and all the reasons why he's fabulous - because we all know why Ben is fabulous - here are some pictures of his fun day.
Ben awoke to a breakfast of lil-mokies and orange rolls. Quick and yummy before Stake Conference.
Also some Cheesecake for breakfast
All I ask is for one normal picture before church to document the day.
Mom and Dad were in attendance at the TT house. Mom and her bedazzle-ment!
Da boys. Dad and his goat.
My parents got Ben some golf clubs, golf balls, and two tickets to the FBR Open in February. I wonder who he is going to take?
My mom decorated the clubs like a bouquet... typical!
They really aren't that short I think I caught him when he was bouncing or something.
Nothing makes Ben happier than food.
The TT house got him bacon, orange and cinnamon rolls, bean and cheese burritos (above) and a homemade cheesecake (below). You better believe I will be partaking in his presents.
Who spiked the cheescake?
A normal smile from Ben!!
Happy Birthday Ben I hope you had a great day! I love you!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
In case you don't remember....
...i'm going to refresh you on a little trivia per lori's tag. yes i know its been a while since you've seen ben and i so i'm going to start with the basics. actually this tag is about me...
1) what am i doing right now
looking up masters programs: yes i am graduating this semester so i thought about looking around at what i might want to do with my life. more importantly i'm trying to find an answer to "what are you going to do with your degree in psychology?"
2) my age
22: this is a V-22 carrying a hummer. i thought it looked pretty cool. ben wants one of those hummers some day.
3) name
caitlin: i thought this picture fits because i work at a gym. oh and her real name is also caitlin miller ha!
4)middle name
hazel: actually i really don't have one. i have always wanted hazel as my middle name - its from my great aunt on my grandpa taylor's side. she was feisty i hear and i've liked it ever since i was little. it's even engraved on my scriptures and i used to write it as my middle name on stuff.
5) last name
miller: ok so i got the same picture as lori so i had to find a different one. but also ben thinks his nickname was miller lite? can someone please figure this out? or was it miller high life... he can't remember
6)maiden name
taylor: this was a hard name to let go because its so easy to spell, pronounce and comes with such rich heritage.
7) favorite food
mexican: ask anyone - i like me a good ol' bean and cheese burrito. those two things are regularly stocked in our food supply. i know it's a possiblity i might look like this guy if i keep it up but they are soo good.
8) bad habit
diet coke: i asked ben if i had a bad habit and so lovingly he said no. oh and then he said, "you drink diet coke alot?" how sweet of him.
9) past pet(s)
max and lotte: these were two dauchsunds that we had forever. then we got tons of little baby dauchsunds. max was black and lotte was brown. they were the best and even got along with bugs my bunny, kind of
bugs: i got a bunny, loved it, it scratched me a little, still loved it, went to piano lessons one day, came home and found it floating in our pool, buried it by myself in the rain while i cried. then i ran down the alley with one of my stuffed bunnies and cried. then i probably got hungry or didn't like that no one could see me crying and went home. this is probably why i don't play the piano much, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. i had to put both of those pictures up cause that big one is gross! mine was cute.
rex: this was a jack russell terrior. the best ever! he had long legs and loved to jump over our fence, bolt out the door and take a lap in the pool. he was a much better swimmer than bugs. he had a big heart and loved everyone. we had him since he was a puppy and miss him terribly.
10) grandma's name
carol crane and joanne taylor: yeah no pictures here. both fantastic ladies that teach me different things.
11) past love
nsync: enough said. one of them is gay now. at least i can say its not the one i liked.
12) first job
walgreens: correct me if i'm wrong dad but this pretty much was my first job. aahhh walgreens, what a love/hate relationship. i loved having snacks and 'as seen on tv' products at my fingertips but hated finding the heel scrapper on isle 4 or checking out the anorexic lady that would buy us out of laxatives. what a test of keeping your mouth shut.
13) favorite place
strawberry, az: the great place where my family's cabin sits atop a hill. this place if full of memories from grandpa crane. i love hearing mom and dad's stories of how they all helped to build it. it holds lots of memories for ben and i as well as for the rest of our family too.
14) if i went back to school
forensic psychology: hello i'm in school!! this area has always been my favorite. who knows i may still make it there. i like to figure people out.
15) if i could visit any place in the world
new zealand: i think it looks pretty cool plus i liked the stories from there that i learned at the polynesian culture center in hawaii.
boo ya lori!
1) what am i doing right now
looking up masters programs: yes i am graduating this semester so i thought about looking around at what i might want to do with my life. more importantly i'm trying to find an answer to "what are you going to do with your degree in psychology?"
2) my age
22: this is a V-22 carrying a hummer. i thought it looked pretty cool. ben wants one of those hummers some day.
3) name
caitlin: i thought this picture fits because i work at a gym. oh and her real name is also caitlin miller ha!
4)middle name
hazel: actually i really don't have one. i have always wanted hazel as my middle name - its from my great aunt on my grandpa taylor's side. she was feisty i hear and i've liked it ever since i was little. it's even engraved on my scriptures and i used to write it as my middle name on stuff.
5) last name
miller: ok so i got the same picture as lori so i had to find a different one. but also ben thinks his nickname was miller lite? can someone please figure this out? or was it miller high life... he can't remember
6)maiden name
taylor: this was a hard name to let go because its so easy to spell, pronounce and comes with such rich heritage.
7) favorite food
mexican: ask anyone - i like me a good ol' bean and cheese burrito. those two things are regularly stocked in our food supply. i know it's a possiblity i might look like this guy if i keep it up but they are soo good.
8) bad habit
diet coke: i asked ben if i had a bad habit and so lovingly he said no. oh and then he said, "you drink diet coke alot?" how sweet of him.
9) past pet(s)
max and lotte: these were two dauchsunds that we had forever. then we got tons of little baby dauchsunds. max was black and lotte was brown. they were the best and even got along with bugs my bunny, kind of
bugs: i got a bunny, loved it, it scratched me a little, still loved it, went to piano lessons one day, came home and found it floating in our pool, buried it by myself in the rain while i cried. then i ran down the alley with one of my stuffed bunnies and cried. then i probably got hungry or didn't like that no one could see me crying and went home. this is probably why i don't play the piano much, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. i had to put both of those pictures up cause that big one is gross! mine was cute.
rex: this was a jack russell terrior. the best ever! he had long legs and loved to jump over our fence, bolt out the door and take a lap in the pool. he was a much better swimmer than bugs. he had a big heart and loved everyone. we had him since he was a puppy and miss him terribly.
10) grandma's name
carol crane and joanne taylor: yeah no pictures here. both fantastic ladies that teach me different things.
11) past love
nsync: enough said. one of them is gay now. at least i can say its not the one i liked.
12) first job
walgreens: correct me if i'm wrong dad but this pretty much was my first job. aahhh walgreens, what a love/hate relationship. i loved having snacks and 'as seen on tv' products at my fingertips but hated finding the heel scrapper on isle 4 or checking out the anorexic lady that would buy us out of laxatives. what a test of keeping your mouth shut.
13) favorite place
strawberry, az: the great place where my family's cabin sits atop a hill. this place if full of memories from grandpa crane. i love hearing mom and dad's stories of how they all helped to build it. it holds lots of memories for ben and i as well as for the rest of our family too.
14) if i went back to school
forensic psychology: hello i'm in school!! this area has always been my favorite. who knows i may still make it there. i like to figure people out.
15) if i could visit any place in the world
new zealand: i think it looks pretty cool plus i liked the stories from there that i learned at the polynesian culture center in hawaii.
boo ya lori!
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