So much to do! So little time...

So for some reason when the end of the year starts to get close, our family gets so busy! These last few years have consisted of so many amazing blessings. In November of 09' we had our beautiful crazy little one, Melody Abigail Brown. In Feb of 2010 Melody was blessed, and it was great having my in-laws be such a huge part of it, but also having my family there meant so much! in December of 09' (I realize i skipped a few months lol, so it's not quite in order.) My was married to my best friend in the whole wide world. Logan Thomas Brown, the name of a king! I love our story and can't wait to share it with our kids. Never thought I'd be able to say that "our kids" haha. I've had a huge crush on him since high school, when we were the same height, probably same weight, his shaggy long hair and "listen to Bob Marley" shirts. His mom (Tomie<3) made this AMAZING quilt with all of his old t-shirts as each square. I think I love that thing more than he does, 1 because its an awesome quilt but 2 because it's all the shirts I remember seeing him wear in high school. And while so much has changed since 8th - 9th grade, to this day I still get goosebumps thinking about the butterflies I use to get in my tummy when I'd see him in the halls, or when we had our first kiss! I have been truly blessed, I am married to my high school sweet heart, who is just such an amazing, hard-working, hilarious and intelligent man. And while most people see him now as this super tall, saggy pants wearin' tattooed, sometimes scary looking fellow hahaha. I can't help but laugh because he is far from scary. There's not any other person in this world that can put a smile on my face the way he does. No other person I can share all of my secrets with, and no other person I can count on to be my shoulder to cry on, ear to listen to me vent and probably one of the BEST advice givers ever! In December of 11' we will have been married for two years! So exciting! We're also expecting our 2nd little girl Ms. Oaklynn Jean Brown, Jean is grandma Tomie's middle name and was also her mom's middle name I believe. When my mom and I were choosing a middle name for Melody we both decided "Robin & Wilda" weren't our favorites. lol Which is what my mom's name is, Robin Wilda Moore. So I let my mom pick a middle name for Mel and she happened to pick Abigail, which I absolutely love! And the crazy thing was my grandma Wilda checked it out and we have a family member from way back, not sure what relation she is to me but her name was Abigail. So I love that the names have stayed in the family. Means so much to me. Oaklynn's blessing will be on November 6th 2011. Unfortunately not all of my family can make it, but a lot will still be coming, and that's just fine with me! We also have baby Oak's baby "sprinkle" we've been planning. It was my friend Tawn's idea but since we have a lot of stuff from Melody, we're having a sprinkle instead of a shower. And the theme is sweets! Thought it would go hand-in-hand with the Sprinkles idea. I believe it's going to be held September 17th. Invites should be going out soon! Thanks again Jackie for the beautiful photo's and thank you mommy for letting us borrow your super sweet camera! :) We also have little baby Andi Lynns 2nd B-day coming up at the end of August!

Another extremely important date to our family is September 14th. Our good friend William Newhouse passed away 4 years ago, may he rest in peace. And may his family be blessed with comfort and peace of mind. His mother and father are 2 amazing people. Logan and I actually met again for the first time in several years at Williams lighting ceremony. William brought so many people that had grown apart since high school back together. Including Logan and I, and now we're married<3 We miss him so much and cherish the days when we would all just laugh and laugh together. William was so great at making people smile. He will forever remain in our hearts and I can't thank you enough Will for bringing me to my best friend, husband and family.

October 2nd is grandpa Craig's B-day! Only person I know who buys gifts for others on his own b-day. Ever since I met Craig he has been the peace maker, non-confrontational, always able to make you feel comfortable, and always able to make you laugh. Like father like son huh! I remember the first time I went swimming at the Brown's when Logan and I were just dating and I was really embarrassed because I had on a 2-piece swim suit when everyone else was covered wearing their one pieces. I think Craig could tell I was a bit uncomfortable because he then commented on how he really liked the color of my swim suit. It's amazing how something that small can make a big difference. After all these years I can't even begin to thank Craig Brown for all that he does for our family. Especially the many many blessings he's given to our family. Sometimes idk what I would have done with out him!

Then Oct 12th is Oaklynn'sMadi and Tomie Browns baby pictures and looks just like Logan! I'm excited to have my family not only grow bigger but also grow closer.

Then this Oct 24th will be my beautiful mother and amazing father's 13th anniversary!!! I remember when Christopher and my mom first met. I was 8 years old and not excited to have to share my mommy. It had been just me and her for so long that I wasn't ready for a 3rd wheel ;) Now day's Idk what my mom or I would have done without Chris through all these years. He has not only loved and cared for us through thick and thin but has saved us from so much! I switch off saying my dad my father, Christopher. But he IS my father, and my mom and I are so blessed to have him in our lives. And Mom, I wouldn't even know where to begin, my bestest friend ever! I thank you for always being there for me and never giving up on me no matter how hard I was. We have both been through so much together and have such an amazing relationship that I am so extremely grateful for. Love you both!

In November of 09' one of my good friend's passed away Wing Lei Wong, very sad day. I love you Wing, and I know your in heaven watching down on my family and protecting Mel. I remember he would come over and rub my belly, since I had Mel on the 13th of Nov...he wasn't able to meet her. When we went to his funeral, everyone including his sister, bless her heart, was wearing shirts with Wings picture on them. Melody was just a few months and while I was in the middle of talking to his sister Tiffany Wong, Melody reached out and touched his face on Tiffany's shirt. It was such an amazing experience. It was like they were meeting for the first time. RIP Lil wing.

THEN! lol Nov 13th of 2011, Melody will be turning 2 years old! Can't believe it! She is talking so much and has grown to be super smart and super tall! I love being able to spend my days with her, I realize that some mom's don't get that chance because they have to put their kids day care. But Logan and I were blessed with perfect work schedules so that we are able to spend all the time with the girls we want! Haven't come up with any themes for her party yet, she loves princesses and shoes and jewelry. She also loves swimming, mud, painting and coloring. Her 2 favorite shows are wow wow wubbzy and yo gabba gabba, she loves to dance!

And last but not least on November 11th it will be my one year anniversary since I was baptized and confirmed into the LDS religion. Best decision I ever made. I pray that I continue to grow in my testimony of the gospel and that I can be the best example to Oaklynn and Melody so they will be just as excited as I was to get baptized when they are ready. I am so grateful and blessed to have the gospel such a huge part of my life. I have a lot of work to do but that can be a positive thing because I am always able to work at something and/or learn something. I was just recently asked to be a part of the relief society committee and am ecstatic! Not exactly sure what comes along with it, but once again am eager to learn. I feel so blessed to be working with these amazing women and can only hope to be as great of mothers and wives as they are! I love my life!

Then we can't forget about the holiday's coming, 2 big ones! Christmas and Thanksgiving! Busy busy busy!!! But so Grateful grateful grateful!

As you can see we have such a busy end of the year, but I love it, I love having such a big family, being part of such positive things that will only benefit my life and my families. Can't wait to see what more the future holds, whether it be exciting news! Fun events, learning experiences or cherished moments. All of them are blessings and I can't say it enough, how grateful my family and I are for each and every one of them!