A fun treat :)

I have been friends with Bree Johnson since she was Breanna Bernstein :) We have known each other since 7th grade and we grew up together all through high school and beyond.

Funnily enough, Bree and I are friends. If you know Bree, and you know Melissa, you will know that we are very opposite people. I suppose this is why we have so much fun together. Opposites attract.

Bree is very fashion conscious, I am...not. I am more into comfort than fashion and Bree was wearing high heals at 8 months pregnant with TWINS! Just take a look at the picture of her (which I stole from her facebook) of when she went in to deliver her babies last April. She looks more like she is headed to the prom with her hair piled high in curls atop her head and makeup compete with eyeliner. Bree is always put together so well.

Not only is she very fashionable, she is also very creative (which again...I am not hahah) Bree has always had a flair for design, color, form, function. She recently started an event business and is currently working on a degree in business at BYU-I so she can become licensed and operating etc.

She also has an Etsy profile. Which I absolutely do not. If I decided to get an Etsy profile, I would probably have to sell things I bought at Walmart lol. She is crafty in her mind and with her hands.

So today when I got home, imagine the thrill I had to get a package from Ms. Creativity herself! I open up the package and find this onesie (only mine was red and black and white), and a beautiful pink flower headband! Not only was I excited because my baby girl will look so darling in the headband and the onesie...but also because it highlights what Bree and I DO have in common...We love to travel the world in any way shape or form.

Bree went to Paris in the fall of 06 after I had gone the previous spring. I always think of Paris when I think of Bree and I think this is such a cute onesie for my little kicker!

She is such a great friend and talented woman! So thoughtful and amazing!

So if you are like me and you lack that creative flare, or you are not like me and you are seeking someone to do an event with contemporary modernism.. here are some links for you to connect to a very talented woman:
http://blisseventsandco.com/ (coming soon to an internet near you)
http://breesblissinc.blogspot.com/ (I think this was the old one, but still an idea for you to see before the new one comes out)
http://breeandbrandonsbliss.blogspot.com/ (For updates on what she is doing...and events)
htto://www.littlepinkorchard.etsy.com (for fun creative gifts like the one you see here)

Thanks Bree, you are awesome!!

Joy's Blog Tag :)

50 things you're seldom asked....copy/paste & share!!

Once you've been tagged, you have the OPTION to answer this and tag people.

1. What color is your toothbrush? Pink

2. Name one person (or animal) who made you smile today?
Marcus, the little autistic boy I'm subbing today...he keeps calling me the cute teacher and batting his big brown eyes at me. He also said "Hey Cute Teacher, I like your baby."

3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Subbing

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Eating lunch with Adam...Awe the joys of a flexible schedual

5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Cadbury Crunchie by far

6. Have you ever been to a strip club?
No, but I live in Vegas...does that count?

7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
"Its always a good day when you get to eat cake." To Elise the Autism Aid

8. What is your favorite ice cream?
Today? Tart Mango

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water...and its about time again

10. Do you like your wallet?
Thats a stupid question...who knows.

11. What was the last thing you ate?
Chocolate Cake

12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
Some shoes

13. The last sporting event you watched?
Couldn't tell ya, probably swimming when Michael Phelps won his last gold

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Light butter

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?
I don't have texting...so probably Adam two years ago

16. Ever go camping?
Yeah but its been a few years

17. Do you take vitamins daily?
I shouldn't answer this question...I'm really bad at taking my prenatals

18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
yes, and aparently our new ward will have three nursurys so...my baby will have friends (our current ward has three kids total)

19. Do you have a tan?
No thanks.

20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
No

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Only if it's fountain

22. What did your last text message say?
who knows

23. What are you doing tomorrow?
Women's Conference in Provo with my Mommy

25. Look to your left, what do you see?
A classroom

26. What color is your watch?
Silver and Pink

27. What do you think of when you hear Australia?
Adam and Sean

29. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Both

30. What is your favorite number?
2

31. Who's the last person you talked to on the phone?
My Mom

32. Any plans today?
Leaven on a Jet Plane

33. How many states have you lived in?
3 states, 2 countries

34. Biggest annoyance right now?
clothes that don't fit

35. Last song listened to?
Her Diamonds

36.Can you say the alphabet backwards?
No

37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Yes, its called a husband...yes its called a wife.

38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
My tie up sketchers

39. Are you jealous of anyone?
No

40. Is anyone jealous of you?
Probably everyone...I have a pretty awesome life jk

41. Do you love anyone?
I love lots of people. Especially my husband and the little wiggle worm inside me

42. Do any of your friends have children?
Yes, all of them...most of them started at about 20 or 21 so...I have friends on their second or third now

43. What do you usually do during the day?
Work, go to school, hang out, do homework, clean

44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
No

45. Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
Yes I do, I use it more than hi and hey

46. What color is your car?
Forrest green

47. Do you like cats?
yes, but I'm allergic and Adam doesn't like them

48. Are you thinking about someone right now?
No

49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
No

50. How did you get your worst scar?
Ask me in three months...OR falling out of a tree onto a branch then falling out off that branch while part of it was stuck in me and ripped me open OR falling on my head OR being hit on my head with a swing

A Big Day

Last night Mr. Turney had a restless sleep. For the past two years, Mr. Turney has diligently worked to obtain a masters degree in Education Leadership which culminated in a presentation he gave today.

In 2007 as we were approaching our first anniversary, after a two year hiatus from school, we decided it was imperative that I go back to school and complete my bachelores degree in education before beginging our family. For months we saved and saved to be able to pay for that education, and I was fortunate enough to recieve a grant from UNLV. After I graduated, Adam would continue his education.

As I've learned, our plans are not the Lord's plan, and Adam had a strong impression that he should begin his Masters degree. Because of the grant I'd recieved, and the money we'd saved up for my education, we decided that it was doable. Unfortunatly, Adam had zero qualifications as he had not yet begun to teach in a classroom and years of experience was required for him to begin his Ed. Leadership program. Because of his impressive resume, his charming ways :) and an endorsment from a very impressed site administrator Adam was admitted to the program.

This required a huge sacrifice on our family. Both Adam and I were working to obtain our respective degrees and working full time while trying to make our little family function. Adam was extremely supportive of my activities, as he continued in his.

Next week, my Adam will graduate with his Masters Degree. I cannot express the gratitude I have for him, for the sacrifice, for the hours, for the support that he continually gave while participating in Administrative duties, Class duties, and Teacher duties. His positive attitude has made this possible, as well as his dilligence and hard work.

Today was his final presentation in which he presented the last two years of work for a committee. Two of his professors, a site administrator, and his wife (who has watched him perserver through the past two years) watched Adam's 45 minute presentation.

I knew that Adam hadn't slept much last night, I watched his nerves go one by one. Adam isn't very expressive when it comes to emotions but I can recognize the stress and worry he goes through. I was nervous, praying for him the entire time in my heart, listening intently to each word.

He presented himself humbly and articulatly. The presentation was well organized, although he hadn't practiced. He talked about his required hours of administrative duties, the organization that he was chair or co chair on, and all of his hard work.

I can't express my pride for all he's done. I'm grateful for his sacrifice and support for me as well as for our family. Not to mention, he is participating in a SECOND masters degree already (he is taking a two semester hiatus and will begin again in January, to graduate for a second time in December 2010). My husband is my hero, he is my best friend, and I look forward to the next two semesters where he can take a long awaited breath.

Who are you, I'd like to know
about the life inside of you- inside of me
I want to hear your voice
Do you have a big grin like your Daddy?
Or does your smile spread unevenly, favoring the left
like me?

Will you be tender, patient, selfless
That is the nature of your father
Or will you have a willful spirit-
too large to be contained in your tiny body...
I don't know where you'd get that from.

Do you know that I love you already?
That you have changed my world?
Do you recognize when I laugh?
Do you know the warmth of your Daddy's hand
As he searches my tummy, trying to feel you move beneath?

I cannot wait to meet you, to hold you in my arms
I want to kiss your little lips, your soft delicate eyelids
I watch you move inside my body, and I know my life is no longer my own

Although you do not have a name, your daddy and I are so in love with you,
See you in three months!

Love,
Mommy