Barton

Monday, October 13, 2008

Sunday, October 12, 2008

My 26th Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!

So I wanted to share my day of birth celebration. I know I am late doing it but it has been busy. Last week was a pretty good week! And then Wednesday October 8Th came and went way to fast BUT it was a very good day! I got up in a good mood because I knew what I was going to wear and my hair did "OK" not great but it was "OK". So I was putting my make up on at the computer like always at about 8:30am. I had to be ready by 9 so I could cut Joe's hair (father in-law) at 9:30am at the salon. So I was putting my make up and I got a phone call. It was Melissa, Elizabeth's mom, she said Elizabeth wanted her to call and tell me she "HAD" a present for me! And by "HAD" she was telling that Liz delivered Dylan Ryan at 7 something that morning! AMAZING! I share a birthday with one of my really good friends son! I love it! I was so excited I think I screamed into the phone and hurt Melissa's ear, Sorry. Needless to say that started my day off GREAT!

I made it to the salon to cut Joe's hair and he then he proceeded to tell the girls and guy at the salon that it was my birthday. I didn't want them to know because they would have wanted to do lunch and I had already planned on leaving early. So he told them and then I got scolded by Corinthian and then everyone else told me HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thanks guys! So we did lunch Thursday instead cause I was there ALL DAY!! Chic-fil-a for

lunch and it was really good.

After I worked at the salon I went and tried to work on statements for the resort. Needless to say the fold and stuff machine was not working and the guy came to work on it. So I didn't work long there. I was super glad because I went and got my bff tiff and we went to see Liz and Dylan. I was so excited and he is so cute. Her family was there..everyone except her sister Andrea but she was at school in Columbia so at least she was in class. I am so glad I got to go see her and have my picture taken with the baby. I was so glad to celebrate my day of birth with Dylan Ryan being born.

After that I took Tiff home and she and victor got me a present that was so awesome I had to show everyone this weekend at the game.. I new GEORGIA purse that totally kicks butt! It is perfect just like them! I love it so much and I am so thankful for them! Thank you Thank you Thank you for my purse I LOVE I

T!!!

Dinner was really good too! We ate at mom's, having BBQ Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Baked Potato Salad and rolls. IT WAS YUM-O! Then Blake made me brownies so we had brownies and ice cream with mom's Delicious hot fudge Sunday sauce on it!!! YUM-OOOO!!!!

I am so thankful for everyone who has touched my life so far. For the family and friends that I have and love so much. I am so blessed to have everything that I have and I am so thankful for it. Thank you to everyone who has ever done anything for me! I love you!

Oh yeah Geoff got me this amazing Jersey. It is Knowshon's jersey that I wanted for awhile. He did play a mean trick on me when I opened it. He somehow got into the package and switched out my jersey and put one of his shirts in there! So when I opened I acted like I love it and Geoff knew I was upset so he told me the truth and gave me my Jersey! Thanks honey for my Birthday present! I love it!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

FHE with Vic and Tiff's Fam!

So last night we went to Victor and Tiff's house for FHE with them and their girls! I just love them...we had hamburgers and tator tots with some fruit salad and then cookies and brownies for Dessert! YUM-O!! Then Tiff gave a lesson on the Family. I just love their sweet spirit and the example they are to us! The girls are so cute and they just love on us all the time! Ginnie saw us and said, I have missed you! It was so cute to hear her say that! She wanted us to hold her and for Geoff to toss her in the air above his head! What a cute thing she is. Soon we will be welcoming baby Liam. I just wanted to say thanks for a great FHE!!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Grandpa Maples!

In Loving memory of my Grandpa Maples I wanted to take some time and reflect. A year ago today My mom was in Utah with her mom at a very sad time her life and ours. It was in the evening when Mom called and told us that Grandpa has taken his last breath in this life here on earth. We were so sad but thankful for the gospel to know that even though he had passed away in this life that he was on a journey to his next life where he would be able to know us and know who he was. He would have his memory and be able to see how we had grown and that he is now watching over us as his family! I am not a funeral person because I don't like sadness or thing that makes me cry.
So today I wanted to reflect on the legacy that Ernest W. Maples left here on earth for his family and friends. I don't have to many stories but I remember the times I shared with him. As everyone knows when grandma and grandpa would come visit us at the beach we would do lots of fun things. When I was little I remember getting picked up from school by them and then we would stop and get a "Big Gulp" at the gas station. We didn't have seven elevens here but Gramps just wanted a Pepsi. That was his favorite soda! He would also take me bowling, bike riding, walks on the beach. He would also jump on the tramp with me and my sisters and brother. What an amazing grandpa he was.
I also know that he was an amazing Dad, husband, friend, co-worker, neighbor and gentleman. He was very strong in the church and always went above and beyond the call of duty. I loved to watch him eat his Corn Flakes with banana's and sugar. I never understood how he ate that I just thought that was so gross! He would always give the best prayers before meals and when our family would be traveling from Utah back to SC. I am just so thankful that I was able to have him for MY Grandpa!
I put this together when we were flying to Utah for the funeral but never told anyone. But I going to share it now....

E ~ Excellent Husband, Dad, Grandpa, & Great Grandpa
R ~ Remembered to always serve the Lord and his Family
N ~ Never said a bad word
E ~ Example to all who were blessed to be in this life
S ~ Service to anyone who needed help
T ~ True to his church and his family

W ~ Wonderful sense of humor
E ~ Excited to do things with his family
L ~ Loved his wife and Family
D ~ Did really enjoy working in his yard
O ~ Owned a boat and a trailer for love of adventure and Family Reunions
N ~ Never missed a chance to check the pay phones or return carts for quarters

M ~ Muted the TV during commercial breaks
A ~ Always washing and putting gas in Grandma's car
P ~ Put all his heart into everything he did
L ~ Liked Saying, "It's been a slice of Heaven." "Make it a great day." "What in the Sam Hill"
E ~ Ernest W. Maples will always be remembered as a wonderful Man
S ~ Shall always be in our hearts, thoughts, and memories!

Grandpa, Thank you for making our time with you "A slice of heaven" here on earth! We love you and will always remember your GREAT example!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

SURPRISE!!

So here lately I have had some great surprises and some not so great! I am only going to talk of the GOOD ones NOW!

So the first one happened to when we got a bad surprise but ELLEN came from Charleston to be with me! I loved that surprise I wish I had a pic of my face because that was the only smile anyone saw for a while! Ellen made me smile from one of my big ears to the other!! I was so happy and glad that she came! She helped me get my mind off things! Thanks Ellen for being such a great Adopted sister!

The next surprise happened today! So I was on my way to the bank and I had not talked to my BFF Tiff since we went left for the weekend. I picked up my phone and called her. Well she was out running some errands in my neck of the woods of the salon. We talked till I got to the bank and I told her I had a break at work around Noon so I would call her! Well MUCH to my GRAND surprise TIFF, VIC and GINNY came to the salon and saw me! I was so excited! I had the door locked cause I was there by myself and I heard a knock and I looked and I was so EXCITED to see the three of them there! We chatted till my client arrived and then I had to say See ya Later! When they were leaving IT was so cute Ginny said that she loved me and she didn't want to leave her MinDee! It touched my heart stings so and made me feel so good! What a cute little one she is! Again Thanks to Tiff and Vic for also bringing me beautiful flowers and Jello! I love you guys and I am so thankful for our friendship.....family time. We love being with you guys! So laid back and easy going!

So to the good surprises please feel free to come visit me! BTW we are getting ready some birthday's!! GUESS WHO!!!

Monday, September 29, 2008

Weekend In Charleston

This weekend we went to Charleston so I could spend some time With my BFF Ellen! (BFF Rose is so last year!) Ha anyway Geoff and I left Friday after he got off work and got there about 9PM. Geoff played Kyle and Ellens Wii Fit till almost mid night! Kyle and Ellen get us hooked on Wii games and then We have to buy them so we have one here! Any way I had a great weekend...Saturday Ellen and I spent time together.. We went and got Pedicures and then did a quick trip to Ross'! I got a really cute leopard print shirt that I just love for $8!!! AMAZING! I love it. Then we got some lunch ran some errands and went to Ann's House and I did Ellens Hair! Wish I had a pic because it looks really cute, at first I wasn't crazy about it but then at church Sunday I could not stop looking at it! But Ellen is just cute Anyway! So we watched the poor Georgia Football team get destroyed and it was not a good thing! I was so pumped up for the game and then we had to go and loose! DANG IT! Anyway we cant win them all I guess! I still love my Georgia Bulldogs! So Ellen was a good girl and went to the Relief Society thing at the church and then came home and the game got over and we went back to their place. I was tired so I totally hit the hay! We went to church Sunday and it was amazing! Really good talks, Sunday School was freezing but good, my fav was YW with Ellen though! The YW pres gave a great Lesson. What an amazing women she is and I don't even really know her! I just loved the lesson and the girls were so sweet!

All in all I had a really good weekend!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....

To Blake, Happy Birthday to Blake! So today is Blake's 13Th birthday! He is a teenager! SCARY, I know but he is growing into a young man! He wanted a 1st baseman's glove and an Atlanta Braves key chain thing. So he got it and his dinner of choice...Roast Beef and mashed potatoes and gravy! It was good and then we had Cake! Yum-O cake that mom made.

I just want to let Blake know how thankful I am for him being my brother. We have had our moments where we did not get along but lately he has been my best bud! He is just so smart that he sometimes doesn't know what to do with his smartness. Just as long as he grows out of him thinking he KNOWS EVERYTHING!! We love you Blake you don't always know EVERYTHING and that is OK! But any ways Happy Birthday Brother! I love you and I am so thankful you are my brother. You mean the world to me especially since my time of sadness. I am so glad you were there for me and spent time with me when I was sad! I love you brother and am very proud of you! Always remember who you are and that you are a son of our Heavenly Father. He loves you and is always there for you. And Blake, Thanks for taking care of dad on your weekends hunting, picking corn or doing what ever you guys do in the woods! Keep doing what your doing and just know how much I love you!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAKE!!!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

The Color Purple

So I did the stupidest thing today! I had decided I wanted to do something different to my hair but I did not want to cut it...Geoff likes my hair long! So I decided to color it. Well Stupid me mixed my color not even thinking and when I was in the shampoo bowl my friend Dana who does my hair for me said.. Huh this is really purple what did you mix? Well I mixed a natural, gold and red. Much to my empty mindedness my natural is a BLUE base! So when you mix BLUE and RED you get PURPLE!!! Good thing it is my hair and not a clients hair! I was able to get it toned a little bit with a reddish brown but still is not exactly what I wanted by any means! I am just glad that it is MY hair! Next Time I will just let Dana mix the color and leave it all up to her. I don't know what it is but I get stupid when I mix my own hair color! I just don't Think everything through! So maybe I will post some pictures but right now I am to embarrassed! So hope this can make someone laugh! Cause It made me WANT to cry...but I stayed strong! For now any way! So much for good hair on my birthday! Good thing is It is still attached to my head...at least it didn't fall out!!!!!!

Monday, September 22, 2008

Back to the ol routine

So today was my first day back to making my lists of things to do and a full day of work at the part time job. I thought I would start off this week by jumping in head first. Not that I have put to much on my books this week for the salon but for my own sanity I felt like I needed to get back to the norm. It was not easy but it has been a long day. Making deposits, paying bills and running errands. Opening a checking account for the part time job and then coming home to dirty toilets and clothes needing folding. I made a list yesterday for the week and I never ever seem to get everything crossed off or if i get close I end up adding more to the list before the weeks end. So for my own satisfaction I crossed off 6 things so far....the list has about 15 more things to do this week on it so I am hoping for the best! Good luck right!

Well I am glad for the change of heart I am having I just hope to keep being strong. Thanks for all the prayers and support! We love you!

PS Thanks mom for dinner, it was YUM-O! A little Rachel Ray for ya! HA

Oh yeah Geoff started a Taebo Class and he is loving it. He comes home drenched in sweat but I really thinks he likes it! Glad he found a workout that he likes and wants to attend! Go Geoff keep up the good work! I love you!