Christmas Eve Party

Hi All!

Christmas is fast approaching. We talked to Grandma last night and she wants to start the party at 6:00 p.m. She requested it be at our clubhouse last year but it was taken so this year we've had it reserved since January :). Here is the address:

4853 Woodbridge Dr.
Holladay, UT 84117

For those who haven't been there before Woodbridge Drive is about 1700 East. You access the complex from Kings Row Drive which you get to from Murray Holladay Road (4780 S.) or from 1300 E.

You can call Josh or I or e-mail me for directions if you need more, pocahontas@rockhuggers.com.

Merry Christmas, love you all!

Chris is Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris is home! Here is the picture and article that was in the Deseret News the next day. We are so glad to have him home and we are just trying to enjoy having some good quality time together as a family. Thanks for all the support and prayers!






Welcome home for Utah Air Guardsmen


By Lynn Wilde II

Deseret News

After six months of providing security for coalition and noncombatant forces, security for convoys, defending military bases and providing law enforcement duties, 25 Utah Air National Guard airmen came home Saturday from a mission that started on May 16.
The airmen, from the 151st Security Forces Squadron, were late landing at the Utah Air National Guard Base, so family, friends and supporters gathered in a waiting room on base.
"Mommy, where is Daddy?" one boy asked. His mother told him he had to wait for the plane.
While people waited for loved ones, some children ate doughnuts, their smiles made bigger by the frosting. Many of the children wore T-shirts with pictures of their fathers emblazoned on them, proclaiming "My prince has come. I call him daddy," and "My hero."
Brigham Young University fans mingled safely with University of Utah fans — their football rivalry suspended until the plane landed and the airmen returned.
Three generations of one family waited eagerly for Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Neill.
"We're really happy. It's really good timing," said Neill's wife, Jessie, of the return so close to Thanksgiving.
Neill's father, Glen, was happy for his son's return.
"Oh, this is really exciting," he said. "We're glad to get him home."
A voice announced the impending arrival of the C-130.
"Warm up the hugs and kisses," the voice called from the loudspeaker. "They're four minutes out."
A group of bikers, the Patriot Guard Riders, lined up, each holding an American flag, waiting to greet the airmen. They were joined by dignitaries from the base, led by Adj. Gen. Brian Tarbet.
When the plane landed, two firetrucks sprayed an arch of water for the plane to pass through. William Badger of the PGR said the arch was "Air Guard for hello."
After the airmen shook hands with the greeting party and made way for the assembled crowd, the crowd erupted in cheers and whistles.
Staff Sgt. Mike Bechwith met his twin sons, his daughter and wife with a family embrace. His wife couldn't stop crying, too choked up to talk.
One airman, Staff Sgt. Christopher Stevens, was holding his children, Cade, 4, and Savera, 2, in both arms. He said his time in the service was great, but he's not a hero.
"These guys are the real heroes," he said, motioning to his wife, Kristina, and his children, because they held the household together in his absence.
Returning airman Neill said he was "doggone excited" he was home with his family. He returns to a new house, one his wife bought when he was away and has never seen. His daughter, 7-year-old Halley, promised to bake him cookies in her toy oven when they returned home.
Six-year-old Samantha Hooper buried her face in her father's neck, her red eyes telling the tale of her feelings of her airman's homecoming, Tech Sgt. Matt Hooper.
"I'm happy to be home," Hooper said, while Samantha silently cried.

Galloway News...

Cash has got a secret to share,

A birthday is coming...someone to love & to care.

March 31st is when they say it'll arrive,

He'll have a 'PaRtNeR in CrImE' - Pray Melissa survives!

LDS Hospital will be the place,

Being a 'big-brother' will be so great!

We can't wait for our little family to grow,

A girl or a boy - by November we'll know!

So please join with us, as we welcome with love,

This wonderful gift from our Father above!

m Chip, Melissa & Cash

Brendan's X-RAY

My sweet little baby is really hurt. He has a broken arm. Right now he is is a splint and on Wednesday they will do some more x-rays and determine if he has to have surgery or if they can just cast it. He is having a hard time and wants the splint off. As you can imagine he is in a lot of pain. Without going into a lot of detail I ask and hope everyone will keep us in they prayers as we go through this very difficult time. It has been an extreme emotional roller coaster the past few days and I'm not sure when it will end.

Drum roll please.......

Okay, here it is...we are so blessed to be having another 

healthy baby.....................

GIRL!!!!!!!!

Yeah right, I know its hard to see in there, we couldn't get a great picture 

to show you all that she is a girl, but during the Ultra sound she showed 

it to me a number of times and says she's 95% sure, so , I think that is pretty good. 

FAMILY FAST

It has been requested that we hold a family fast. It will be this Saturday, July 26th. We will break the fast by hold our prayers at 5:30.

There are many in the family that are struggling financially, health, etc.

Here are the few that I know of...(if anyone or anything is missing, please add to the list so we all know who and what to pray for)

Jobs/Financial: 1. Uncle Paul
2. Shawn & Tammy (Shawn lost his trucking job last Thursday)
3. Dan and Angela
4. Steve and Richard
5. Josh and Tanah
6.

Health: 1. Uncle Jim
2. Uncle Fred
3. Aunt Susan

I don't know everything. I guess it is just basically generic for everyone and there needs. I believe grandma said that we will do individual fasts on the 3rd sunday of each month.

If any questions, call grandma

Welcome Baby Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn Rayne English was born tonight at 7:23 via surprise c-section. She weighs 8 pounds 13 ounces and is 21.25 inches long. Erin and Kaitlyn both are doing fantastic, although a bit tired. I'll be posting more pictures on our blog tomorrow.

Isn't she a beautiful little girl!!!

We thought you should know.....

Chris and I are happy to tell all of you that we will soon be a family of 5!  Cade and Savera are very excited to have a new baby at our house, and both have strong opinions as to what gender it will be.  The baby will be due December 30th (we know great timing).  We recently started telling our families and we thought this would be an interesting way to tell all of you.  We will see how many of you check out the blog.  We are a bit overwhelmed to think about having 3 kids, but we are excited and look forward to it!

FaMiLy ReUniOn

Hi everyone! Just a reminder that the family reunion is coming up soon!

WHEN: July 8th, 2008
TIME: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
WHERE: Same place as always!
3400 S. 11th E. (South of 34th)
WHAT TO BRING: Your own families dinner and beverage
(don't forget a towel in case you get wet as usual!) :)

Please come. We are going to have a BALL!!!

Potty Training....

Yesterday I decided that I would bite the bullet and start potty training Hayden today. I had watched the Today show clip about the "Potty Whisperer". I found out that she does pretty much the same thing that Jennifer's mom does to potty train all her kids, and also Brent. So I loaded up with some of Hayden's favorite treats, chips, chocolate, Rice Krispie Treats, Juice, Chocolate milk, etc. I was so tired from not sleeping all night (another story for another time),that we got a late start at all this.

All of a sudden Hayden said, "Mama, I go potty?" So I said "okay, lets go!" Hayden said "No mama, I go myself." I said okay. I was curious as what he would do. So I followed him to the bathroom and he pushed me out of the way and said, "No mama, you stay there. He closed the door almost all the way. I peeked through the crack in the door and Hayden was taking off his diaper and the proceeded to crawl on top of the toilet. He sat down and all of a sudden started pooping! I was amazed! He did it all on his own! I could not believe it! I went and woke Shawn up to come see Hayden. Hayden was so happy and proud. When he saw Shawn he got real excited and said "Daddy, I go poo-poo in the toilet! It was so cute!

So far he has pooped in the toilet 3 times and not peed yet that I know of. Every time i turn around he is in the bathroom on the toilet. Or else cleaning the toilet after he gets off of it. His pull-up have been wet each time, so I am guessing that we are not done yet!

I promised Hayden that after his nap we would go to the store and get him BIG BOY pull ups (the training kind) and Big Boy underwear. He asked if we could get Thomas underwear. (No surprise there! Everything is trains and Thomas in this house!)

So far so good! Hopefully we can keep this up and Potty training will be over until it is Chases turn! YEAH!!!! Less poopie diapers for me to change! What a glorious day! (so far!) lol!

Happy Birthday Tina!!!

Brianne's Wedding!

Thanks to all who helped make this day amazing!(you know who you are!) Especially Melissa & Chip for all there hard work getting everything perfect! Your yard is amazing!
Thanks to all who came in support if Brianne & Trudy!

Much happiness & love to Brianne & Justin! Congratulations!

Thank you all...

We just wanted to thank all of you out there who have been supportive of Chris and us in this new chapter of our lives.  We have felt the love and support from all of you and it means a lot to us.  Please keep us in your prayers because I think we all are going to need all of the help we can get.  Thanks again to a loving a supportive family. 

We are having a boy!!!!

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We are having our 3rd boy and are very excited. He is due September 28th and he is very healthy! We love you all!

Love, The Ryan, Jennifer, Brent, Mike and the baby Johnson Family

Brianne's Endowment

Hi everyone. Brianne is taking out her endowments Wednesday May 28th, at the Bountiful Temple. The session starts at 5:30 pm. The temple has requested that all attending must be dressed and sitting in the chapel by 5:00pm. Who ever can make it, would be great!

Here is our blog address. Sorry I'm new at blogging.
http://farleyfam2008.blogspot.com/

Open house before Chris leaves!

We are going to be having an open house before Chris leaves and you are all invited to come. It will be at our house on Sunday May 11th. I know this is Mother's Day, but it is the only day we can do it. We will start about 1pm and it will go as late as people are still there (which will probably be pretty late). We realize that most of you probably have plans, so we just ask that if you can work it into your schedule to come when you can. You can come early or late, and stay for as little or as long as you want. We will have some food, but I am not sure what yet. So, if you would like to bring something contact me (619-8064), or else we hopefully will see you there. Let me know if you have any questions.

We finally created our blog.

I've finally made a blog!

Hi guys,
I've got a blog now. It's not much but it will have to do.
Here is the address for anyone interested: http://jtppp.blogspot.com/

Let me know if it doesn't work, I'm really new at this :)

Happy Birthday Tammy!

Hello!

I am flying into town with my boys Thursday April 10-Monday 14th. I will not have access to a car or the funds to rent one. (Well lets say I would rather not rent one if I don't have too.) I was wondering if anyone had a extra car that I might be able to drive for the weekend, if you are comfortable with that. I know this is a strange request, but I would appreciate it. I could pay you like a rental (small fee) If you want and of course I will pay my own gas, and bring it back to you full. Thanks! Let me know. See you ladies at Brianne's shower! Did you all get your invites?

Girls Night Out!!!

Hey girls. A friend and I are having a big girls night out/open house thing on April 10, 2008. It is going to be a lot of fun. So leave the kids at home and join the girls for a night of fun.

When: Thursday April 10th
Time: Open House from 6:30 - 9:00PM
Where: Fox Point in Old Farm Apartments Clubhouse - 514 East 4090 South SLC, UT

Featuring:
- Lia Sophia - share the love of jewelry
- At Home America - home decor and more
- Princess Me -tutus and accessories (for all your little girls out there)
- Layers Clothing - modest tees, dresses, pants & swimwear

For any questions call me Becca Anderson at 856-0304 or email me at beccaanderson1027@yahoo.com. Hope to see a bunch of you there.

Prueitt Family Pictures

We had our family pictures done a week ago Friday. Boy was that ever eventful. Hayden, my little defiant one, did not want to participate at all! Therefore, we did not get any pics of Chase and Hayden together except of one. Which did not turn out great at all! But we did get a few good family pictures, thank goodness!

Enjoy!

Peyton Stevens

Hi there!
At Easter so many people told me this was the first they had seen our little guy that I thought I'd share some pictures with everyone. He was born 10/9, weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 1/2" long. He is the happiest, most alert baby I've ever seen. We sure enjoy him!

Just born- 1 day old

Chillin at home- 1 month
Thanksgiving- 2 months
Moab- 4 months
Easter- 5 months

Email and addresses

Hi everyone! I am hoping that you all can help me out. It has been requested that we compile a family directory of names, addresses, phone numbers (both home and cell), email addresses, birthdays, and anniversaries. Please email them to me as soon as possible. My email is stprueitt@msn.com Thanks! Love and miss you! See you in April for Brianne's bridal shower!

Thanks!

Grandma wants you all to know how much fun she had with the family on Easter. She wants to say "Thank you" for all who came and for all who helped. She loves each and every one of us so much and loves the family get-togethers. Kenny and Nora-thanks for all the candy! To everyone who brought eggs for the kids -Thank you! It was a huge success and fun to see all the kids take off running! Thanks to all those who helped with food and setting it up. And thanks to all just for coming! I love you all! Did anyone take pictures? Will you post them?

Brianne's Bridal Shower

Hello! I will be sending out invitations to Brianne's Bridal shower this week. The date of the shower is Saturday April 12th, at 6:30 pm. It is being held at Josh and Tanah's clubhouse ( same place as Easter). We will be having a lite dinner. It is a Kitchen & Grocery theme. Please bring a recipe on a 3x5 recipe card for her cookbook. Here wedding invitations will be going out in April sometime, Her wedding date is May 31st. It is Memorial Day weekend, so be sure not to plan any vacations so that you can come. She and Justin will be getting married in the Salt Lake Temple at 11:00am that day. I think she is taking out her endowments on Tuesday May 27th, or Wednesday May 28th. She will be letting you all know about that also. -- Tammy

Easter Egg Hunt Update

Last night on the phone Grandma asked me to update everyone about the easter egg hunt. Kenny and Nora donated tons of candy for Easter and so you do not need to purchase plastic easter eggs unless you would still like to do so. Grandma thought that she would put the candy in little bags and put names on them so they could find there own bag, instead of all the Easter eggs. What so you think? Please call Grandma and tell her if you like the idea or not. Wish I could be there! --Tammy

2008 Spring Home & Garden Festival

Chip won best in Show (for the 4th year in a row) at the 2008 Spring Home & Garden Festival!

Family Reunion

Hi Everyone! Mark your calendars! Grandma has announced the Family Reunion. It will be July 8th, 2008. It will be a the same place as usual. It is the Stake Park at about 3400 So. 11th E. It is at 5:30p.m.
Again, it is bring your own dinner and drinks for your family. Also, there is a possibility that Uncle Jim and Aunt Jody's Family will be joining us this year!

Easter Party Time

Hi again,
Grandma wants to do it at 5:00 p.m.
If you didn't see the previous post we will be having it at our clubhouse in Holladay. The address and directions are listed below.

See you all then!

Easter Update....EASTER EGG HUNT....

Hello everyone,

We were talking about Easter tonight and since Grandma wanted to do the egg thing but cannot afford it we are going to start something new. Every family that has kids that comes needs to bring about a dozen plastic eggs that you have already filled (with whatever you choose to fill it with....candy, money, toys, etc.). Grandparents it is your choice if you want to bring eggs. Then we will hide all of the eggs and have a little hunt. We will just figure out how many eggs each child gets so that we can make it even but they can also hunt for them. For all of you heart broken adults out there that look forward to the egg I am sorry but this activity is going to be just for the kids. If you have any questions let us know. Also, please let all of those family members that do not check the blog know so that we can all come prepared. Grandma is going to be making food assignments soon so if you have specific requests talk to grandma.

Check out my Slide Show!

Great Grandma's Hands

I was going through pictures and feeling a bit nostalgic when I came across this picture I took last year (at Tina's wedding) of Cash's hand against grandma's hand.

I just love it & wanted to share!

"Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand-in-hand." Emily Kimbrough

Love you all!

**Melissa

Job Troubles

Hi guys,
As some of you know Josh was layed of last week. We could use your prayers to help him find something soon.
Thanks for everything, I know this works!

It's official- Easter party location

Our clubhouse was available so it will be there on Sunday, March 23rd. Time TBA.

The address is:
Woodbridge Condo's
4850 S. 1710 E.
Holladay, UT

Directions:
I15 to 4500 South, East to 1300 East, South to Murray Holladay Road, East to Kings Row Drive, turn South, Woodbridge will be on your left, East into Woodbridge, clubhouse is next to the pool- park wherever you can.

If you would like more personalized directions let me know. If you're lost on the day of the party call Josh 694-5644 and he'll get you here.

Grandma also wants to have Christmas here so hopefully you all enjoy it.
I'm sure Grandma will be in touch with all of us on a time and what to bring. If she wants it posted on the blog I'll get it on here.

Thanks!

Renovations

Grandma is in the process of having her basement fixed up so that company while in town has room to stay with her. However, she is in need of beds or mattresses. So if anyone in the family or you know of anyone getting rid of beds and bedding, please contact grandma.

Easter

Grandma would love to have a family Easter dinner if someone could provide a meeting place. Please call her if you are interested. As far as the Easter Egg tradition, she regrets to inform you that it will not be taking place this year due to lack of funds. So if you would all like to carry on the tradition, she is requesting help. Please also contact her about that.

Easter?

Hi all!
Is there going to be an Easter party this year?
If so, when, where and what time?

Blog Posts

Ryan & Jennifer gave the idea of letting everyone post there own things onto this blog. I think it is a great idea. I did email some people with the info. If you want to post your own, let me know and I can add you as a "contributor/author". If you don't want to and would like me add your info, I can do that too! If you contribute on your own, please make sure you are posting ONLY. Please do not change any settings or anything else. It would just be a nightmare to reset everything! Thanks! Have fun!

Our blog!

Hi everyone! Grandma told me she was going to start up a family newsletter once again. We discussed starting a blog instead since everyone is on the computer anyway. It will save her time, money and frustration. I told her that I would do the blog for her. So, with that, please email me anything that you would like to have on the blog. You can either email me on my personal email, or the new family email. You can call me or grandma for wither of those. We would love to post anything about your families, funny things that happened, awards, birthdays, anniversaries, just anything! We want this to be fun and something everyone will want to log onto often just to see what is happening in everyone's life, etc. If you already have your own family blog, please let me know so that we can link it. Well....that is that! Now it is up to you to have something posted. Let me know! I will update it as I receive updates from you! Take care. We hope to hear form you soon!