MisS pRisS ~ PriNceSs Of QuiTe'AloT

Who Let the Dogs Out!?

2009-11-20T21:37:00.000-08:00

I know I know, I haven't blogged in a LOoooNG time. But now I finally have something to blog about....... a Little Baby! That's right, Louis & I are on our way to becoming parents. I am almost 12 weeks along on this Big journey called pregnancy. It is a crazy, fun, nauseating, emotional & good time so far! I haven't been too sick, but have had some crazy FOOD dreams
.... not just one, more like 4!! I've dreamed about going to the Casino Buffet & Izzy's Buffet & Wedding Receptions (...about the food of course! No ones wedding in general.... I probably dreampt that I was a wedding food crasher!) Oh And Extapa.
I am glad they were just dreams because I would probably weight 300 lbs by now. But enough about my dreams, I haven't had any food ones for awhile, but all this blogging about it has made me slightly hungry. I am going to go grab a few pickles to munch on and then head to bed. Also, before I head that way.....I wanted to share with you a little Joy I have in my life that I haven't shared yet before.... Meet CoCo. Our little {Puppy} aka CoCoMo, CokeyMoekey, CoCo Chanel & what Louis always calls her........Poop!

What a weird husband! lol Gotta love it!! Have a Wonderful Weekend Everyone.

Louis Made Staff Sergeant

2009-05-14T21:04:00.000-07:00

This weekend Louis will wear his blues for a ceremony for making Staff Sergeant. I am so proud of him and wanted to share two of my favorite pictures of him because he is so cute! Something about a man in uniform! He is now in the National Guard (Air Force Reserves) and works up @ the Portland Airport once a month for a weekend & two weeks out of the year.

2009-04-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

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Trust Comes Tough

2009-04-19T06:39:00.000-07:00

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2009-04-10T11:39:00.000-07:00

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My Family

2009-03-31T13:15:00.000-07:00

What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. ~George Eliot

Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts. ~Author Unknown

The family. We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together. ~Erma Bombeck

My family is very strong. My family is very sweet. My family can be a little silly. My family is never boring. When my family has things to do, they're flying and soaring. My family is actually sometimes crazy. (crazy in a good way!) They're all VERY SPECIAL TO ME! I love them all!

~ Families are FOREVER!~

Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future. ~Gail Lumet Buckley

There is always time for family for it is the true heartbeat of who we really are.

THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!

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2009-02-21T15:28:00.000-08:00

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Some of Dad's Favorite foods!

2009-02-07T19:25:00.000-08:00

Any flavor, it didn't matter...and I have to admit, they are darn good! He would down his and ask for a bite of someone elses. He took the hugest bites! Awww Dad! I love it!

Coconut Cream Pies! You couldn't keep one of these in the fridge. If Dad knew it was there, it was GONE.

Mom says Dad would eat all but one pickle and put it back in the fridge. That is funny to me! I miss all the funny things he did. His personality made everyone not think so much and just have fun.

Some people like to eat popcorn while watching t.v., well Dad liked to get out the raw noodles and munch on those during a show....You couldn't hear a thing. I love that he did that...it too makes me laugh.

There are many things he loved to eat.... anything Mom made! He would hoover around her in the kitchen and sampled most of his meal right out of the pan. Tonight has been a year without him here with us. It doesn't seem like it has been that long & it still doesn't seem like he is gone! Alot of our family is here, visiting over the weekend. Tonight we will have dinner together. We will eat alot of his favorite foods and tell stories about Dad. We ALL Love You DAD!

April Fools in Feb!

2009-02-01T07:33:00.000-08:00

This is Louis & I's bathroom... He doesn't understand why I get ready in here when there is a super girlie bathroom right down the hall? I think it's because I only want to clean one for right now. So last night when we got home I was in here getting my PJ's on for bed and My fake Ugg boots came right off and they were still connected to my jeans....I chuckled a little because I knew of a April Fools that we did (back in middle school) where you put the boots and jeans at a stall and it looks like there is a man in the ladies room. As a 4th grader, this was pretty clever. But I didn't think it up, my Mom & Dad had told my sister & I about it. Anyways, Mrs. Welter (never could forget her) or the look on her face, when we went and told her there was a man in our bathroom! haha

So I decided to "April Fools" Louis in Feb! I did well when I set them in there, not laughing and giving it away. But Louis never decided to go into the bathroom after me because he was already ready for bed. Darn! So I had to sleep there and wait for the morning.

Little did I remember when I got up this morning... I was the first to head to the bathroom (still dark outside) and when I turned on the lights to go in, I JUMPED & Screamed and RAN to hop in the bed LAUGHING....Because I just scared the crap out of myself!

If You Like it, PUT a RING on iT!

2009-01-31T16:20:00.000-08:00

Last night I went out to dinner with two of my BEST friends. We ate at The Outback Steak House. (kinda ironic, since one of them is flying back to Austrailia with her guy on Monday...) We had some drinks, a lovely dinner and a whole lot of catching up! And me, being the married lady, listened to each of them talk about their love lives. (Which each of them have boyfriends that were seriously made for them! Couldn't ask for a better match! And after a few hours of girl talk, I think I know their "guys" a whole lot more than I should. ~ LOL. But what I thought was silly is that when they started talking about weddings....I had both of their weddings picked out for them. So I proceeded to tell them their wedding colors I have chosen, the dresses and hair I picture them in, and so on! But what I had to ask is, What are they waiting for? They need to get this whole wedding thing rolling.....cuz I'm getting too excited! So here is a few video's... (turn up the volume) dedicated to the fella's........ IF YOU LIKE IT, PUT A RING ON IT! LOL

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The Lyrics to Angels Among Us.....Goes with the song on Mom's blog

2009-01-29T22:39:00.001-08:00

I was walking home from school On a cold winter day,Took a shortcut through the woods,And I lost my way.
It was getting late, And I was scared and alone,Then a kind old man took my hand And led me home.
Mama couldn't see him, But he was standing there,And I knew in my heart,He was the answer to my prayers.

Oh, I believe there are angels among us,Sent down to us from somewhere up above.They come to you and me in our darkest hour To show us how to live, to teach us how to give,To guide us with a light of love.

When life held troubled times, And had me down on my knees,There's always been someone there To come along and comfort me.
A kind word from a stranger To lend a helping hand,A phone call from a friend just to say,"I understand."
And ain't it kind of funny That at the dark end of the road,Someone lights the way With just a single ray of hope.

Oh, I believe there are angels among us,Sent down to us from somewhere up above.They come to you and me in our darkest hour To show us how to live, to teach us how to give,To guide us with a light of love.They wear so many faces, Show up in the strangest places,To guide us with their mercy, In our time of need.

Oh, I believe there are angels among us,Sent down to us from somewhere up above.They come to you and me in our darkest hour To show us how to live, to teach us how to give,To guide us with a light of love,To guide us with a light of love.

Gran Torino...a must see!

2009-01-29T08:49:00.000-08:00

We (mom, my brother, cousin, sister and her husband and me and mine) squished into Mom's big pickup and went to the Movies! This doesn't happen alot so it was pretty much a big deal. We heard Gran Torino was a good flick so we were pretty excited. It was really a GREAT movie! I wont write much because I don't want to ruin the movie for you all, but I will leave you with one thing that I learned.

Our Casa & a Little Decor'

2009-01-25T15:39:00.000-08:00

We *EAT AT MOM'S* every chance we get! Louis asked me the other day if we could pick up our house and move it out to MOM'S!? I wish, honey!

This is our lovely kitchen, Brandie made our cute curtains. And most of the appliances and things were gifts from our wedding in August. So much fun opening boxes and putting everything in place. I move things around still, everyday! OCD, I swear.

Here is our fireplace mantel.....we don't turn it on much (to save $, haha) but it is so warm & pretty on the nights we splurge! lol I love the sign in the middle that a family friend gave us for a wedding gift, BASL with Always & Forever! This mantel is decorated wintery, I can't wait to go to garage sales, estate sales and goodwill to change it up!

This is the "Girlie" bathroom up stairs! I love black & pink together! Especially the Zebra shower curtain!

This Picture Made My Day

2009-01-19T16:44:00.000-08:00

I found this picture on a friends website (facebook) This is a great picture of My Dad & Caleb @ Mary Beth's Wedding. You know when people say, "A pictures worth a thousand words"? I believe this one is worth MoRe. I love it LoVe it LOOOOVE it!

Our First Dance as MR. & MRS. BASL

2009-01-18T20:32:00.000-08:00

Wondering Where You Are... By Tyrone Wells

Will you like to watch the sunrise

Will you have blue or brown eyes

What are the dreams you long to share

I hope you like Stevie Wonder

Are you afraid of thunder

I close my eyes and say a prayer your out there somewhere

I've been waiting all my life for you

I've been wishing on every shining star

I've been watching out of my window

Wondering where you are ~ Wondering where you are

My heart's my only treasure

I've been saving it for your pleasure

I can't wait to give my heart to you

We'll walk this road together

That leads us to forever

I close my eyes and say a prayer your out there somewhere

Too many nights alone

And this house won't be a home until I'm with you

I've been waiting all my life for you

I've been wishing on every shining star

Wondering where you are ~ Wondering where you are ~Wondering where you are

a love of mine.....

2009-01-16T15:11:00.000-08:00

Salon's. Everywhere I go, they always happen to catch my eye. If I happen to drive by & spot a cute Salon....I must take a picture or get an idea for our Salon in Stayton.... ACT I Hair Design.

This Salon is located in the little town of Nob Noster, Missouri. And the Salon...you can see is called, Curl Up -N- Dye. Cute cute! So I had to pretend to be Vanna White and display this tickle my fancy Salon and snap a quick pic!

ACT I, just got a mini make over with a new Logo. Curtesy of Monica Pynch http://www.240noble.com/

She did a wonderful job! We have this logo on our brochures, my business cards and @ the front door & back door.

I will add new pictures soon but here is a sneek peek....

We have a new sign hanging in the front room that my friend Denise Bunn (Take Our Words For It/ Vinyl signs co.) made as a Gift for the Salon It say's, Be Yourself...Everyone Else is taken. Everyone just adores it when they come visit. And I love that they do. I think I take in something new and remove something old, and move something here and organize something everyday. But I guess that's the fun part of it all.

Mr.Personality & Me

2009-01-11T19:05:00.000-08:00

This is my Hubby. This first pic is taken in Missouri, where he lived for a year before we got married. You can see he is bored and had to take a picture to let me know and to tell me "Whas up!" He was in the Air Force for 4 years and signed up for another 4 right before we got together. Big Oops! But what could you do?

He then transfered to the National Guard (reserves) so he could come home and get married. So now he has two jobs. The Stayton Phone Company as an INR tech. and has done really well climbing the ladder there. He recently got a big raise, which he deserves for all his hard work. What a great time for a raise! Or should I say Praise! Umm...both.

We are on our way to buying our Beautiful Home, so everything helps. But that's not all he does...He just got transfered from Klamath Falls Airforce Base to the Portland Air National Guard. So, one weekend out of the month he will be working up @ the Portland Airport. Whatta Stud. I am so proud of him. Soon he will becoming a Staff Surgent, which he should of been a long time ago, but he chose to come home early and be with me, so that stalled the process. Sorry honey. But Thank You! I really do enjoy not going to Missouri 3 times a year and having you here everyday! Don't let the facial expressions fool you above. He really does love hanging out with me, I swear! ;) wink wink.

mY American idoL

2009-01-08T19:09:00.000-08:00

This is Casey Nash, formally known as Casey Bunn or Bunner. In highschool a dear friend of mine would say when the both of us were together, "Aww, its Lambchops & Bunner." :) She is one of my best friends and always will be. Casey is what you call a true athlete or one who would star in the movie Love & Basketball. We played sports together in highschool; basketball, volleyball & softball. Well she started out freshman year playing track instead of softball, but my Dad being the head softball coach and knowing what an athlete she was....Deffinately wanted her on OUR TEAM. He would go to her house and talk to her parents about playing and really tried to make it seem so awesome to be a softball player. He deffinately had high hopes that she would come and make a great asset to our team and become, not only a basketball star but a softball one too! There was once a little joke made that he would buy her anything if she would come play, well she said, She always dreamed of having a jeep wrangler.. haha. He was seriously going to go get one (rent it for a day) and have it sitting at her house when she got home from school....But I think she agreed before he had to! But I know he would have done it, just because he was that kind of person. :)

Well she played softball and her junior year I believe made 1st team all league first base & Player of the YEAR! That's how much he believed in her. And She also helped us WiN a State Championship our senior year!!! So cool.

My friend Casey got a full ride to play @ OUS and I watched he school a bunch of players from all of the world. And yes, she did get her dream car, a white Jeep Wrangler....but it sits in the shop until she returns from acrossed the globe. Because she is now playing basketball in Spain and her wonderful husband is playing basketball in Holland! The Life of Two ballers! I love this girl and can't wait for her to come home!

"Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God." Philippians 1:3

Honey Moon in Seattle

2009-01-01T11:37:00.000-08:00

This was the view from the Space Needle but similar to the view from our room @ Crown Plaza Hotel. We thought we were Rockstars being on the 23rd floor and ordering room service.

The second night in Seatlle we attended a Mariner's game! A gift from Louis's father. It was a package deal with hats, bags, free food and drinks and we were also on the Big Score Board during the 7th inning stretch! So fun!

Calling All Angels for 2009

2009-01-01T08:35:00.000-08:00

The year of 2009 is here and I believe it can only get better. But I do wish I could call God and have him send all his Angels just so we know that it will be ok and we can get through another year. I might not have God's cell phone number, but praying does help and I know he does listen.

It's funny how sometimes people believe things, even if it is to make them feel better. But what if silly things we try to believe are really true? For instance, I, myself, believe in "signs". Signs sent from God that make me feel better about a certain moment or thought that I might have. Right now I have been seeing signs about my Dad.

When I hear airplanes.....to me, that is a sign that my Dad is saying hi. He is saying hey, I'm always going to be there for you. I am still your silly Dad and I love you! So when I step outside some days I will hear that sound and for a split second I think of him and smile. And my day goes a little better just because what I believe.

Another sign I believe is.....when I will be thinking about something and.......I will look up, and a bird will fly off into the sky. And for that second I breath a little stronger. I don't know why, but to me, that bird is a sign of HOPE. Not every bird I see does this, because I know there is a gazillion, But in the moment of a sad thought it sometimes happens that a bird flies gracefully off into the distance and it releases tension or something that makes me feel a tiny bit better.

I could go on for hours about certain things like signs, but I probably would go crazy. So for now , those are my signs. They are tiny things that make a huge impact on my day.

Happy New Years to you All & God Bless!

Christmas Tree's

2008-12-11T10:09:00.000-08:00

"Oh Christmas Tree ~ Oh Christmas Tree... How you remind me of My Father!"

I Love Christmas! Being with family, cold weather and hot chocolate, going to Great Grandma Melsness's for Christmas Eve and playing the white elephant game to see who gets the funniest present! I love having Grandma's lefsa and Rena's Hooch! (weird names, huh? sounds kinda gross) Oh but it is delicious! I love seeing all the kids get so excited!

But this year will deffinately be different. Being married I have to share family time and Louis only gets Christmas off and has to work that Friday so it would be hard to travel to Southern Oregon to see the Lamb's ~ Wessel's ~Melsness's and soo on. But most of all I will miss my Dad!

And I don't even know how this Christmas will be? I can't decide if I even want to put a tree up in our brand new house for our first Christmas being married together because I am so sad or if I want one in every room and to go all out!? Because Tree's will always make me feel like my Dad is there! I know he will be here with us!

Wooden Nickel always brings out the Best

2008-11-30T17:41:00.000-08:00

Here is a lovely picture of My Mom's best friend Diane & two of her oldest daughters Sara and Christiana. And yes, that is me being a dork, as usual. But for this blog, lets pretend I am being serious and just look at these pretty ladies. When I look at this picture I see Love, family, Life, and Hope! Diane (also known as Mama Fay) She means alot to me! She is a warrior, trooper, and friend. She is one of the most non selfish people I have ever met and would absolutely do anything for anyone. She stands for what she believes in and she LOVES her family & friends. I know all of her favorite things because she is alot like my Mom, but her most favorite thing I know now because I heard her say the other night is when her whole family is home and they get to eat dinner and play games, share stories & laugh together. And that is what I have seen the last few times I have gone over to their house. Hugs, Smiles, Laughter, and nothing but Love. A place where it makes you feel good when you leave.

My family is Super close and I am thankful for that! I don't want to think about how life would be if we weren't that way we are. It makes me happy when after a days work or any day, I can stop and think about my family and be really Happy I have each one in my Life and my Heart.

The LOVE of a Family is Life's Greatest Blessings!

Like Mother Like Daughter

2008-11-20T10:36:00.000-08:00

My MoM & i ~ I thought I would put this picture up to show how much we look alike. (48 & 24) Pamela Sue & Melynda Sue. I am glad I have the best mom in the world and that she had me & my brothers and sister. I not only look like her, but am begining to notice I might act like her sometimes too! She is such a wonderful Mom! Her & my Dad will be married 30 years on November 25th and I am so glad they fell in Love and made such an awesome family! Even though my Dad isn't here on earth, I think we should still celebrate That LOVE and their marraige and what their love created! I believe LOVE last forever and so do families!

My Bestest is Home Bound!

2008-11-20T10:19:00.000-08:00

This is one of my Bestest Friends (Christiana Nye). She has been living with her boyfriend Seth and his family in Australia for a year now. Today I get to go to the airport with her family and pick them up! I am so excited to see her again. This year has been very very hard to not have my Bestest by my side. We have a lot of catching up to do and will hopefully have fun pictures to blog with!

On another note, Christiana's Mom, Diane...(my mom's best friend) has been diagnosed with breast cancer, once again, and is going to be having surgery soon. I just want everyone to pray for Diane and the whole Nye family! I love them as my own family and hope they all stay strong through this tough time. Keep them in your thoughts & Prayers!

Act I Hair Design - Fall Open House

2008-11-15T17:33:00.000-08:00

Here is a bunch of pictures of my Salon from our Open House last night. (I stole this from my Mom & my friend Auntie Joy's blog) She had a camera & I was too busy running around all night to snap any pictures. We had a Great turn out! We had 4 different vendors and lots of yummy snacks and wine! We had purses, jewlery, candles and t-shirts! What more could a girl ask for! Thanks for taking pictures JOY! Thanks everyone for coming to check out my new SALON!

2008-11-07T16:08:00.000-08:00

This is our new Home! Fancy!

The Wedding has come & Gone......

2008-10-20T22:13:00.000-07:00

THE Dress. done donnne done doone! I love it and it was the most PERFECT one. The best part is that it was ON Sale and I got $50 off coupon! So cool.

Mr. & Mrs. BASL

2008-10-20T22:07:00.000-07:00

The Wedding has come & gone.....

2008-09-10T16:08:00.001-07:00

This is my brother Taylor (16),my Mom Pam and brother Casey (22). They Looked handsome & my Mom looked so pretty! Her dress, hair and shoes looked so Perfect...Like she was meant for it! The Wedding was magnificent and couldn't have been any better!!

This one is Louis's older brother Richard, some call him Dick. He sang during the candle ceremony. The song was "This Ring"- by Tony Carter. He did so well. Walking with him is my sister, Stacy. The Matron of Honor! She is a hot mama! Her twins (my nephews) Connor & Caleb turned 4, on the 25th of August. But they didn't have to get a Birthday cake - They just ate all of Louis & I's cake while we were on our 3 day honeymoon in Seattle. That wasn't very nice, only because IT WAS SOOO GOOD! : ) Roth's bakery in Silverton Rocks. They made a raspberry champagne cake with strawberry filling (Real chunks of strawberries) Yum Yum Yum! Dick and Stacy were Homecoming King

and Queen together Highschool ~ 2000.

The cake Looked sort of like this but 2 teirs an 8" and a 6" on top. And the bottom frosting was huge dots instead of small ones. Looked Like a chunky pearl necklace.

Our Photo Shoot Last Year

2008-07-22T22:41:00.000-07:00

Here are some of our "engagement pictures". My friend Christiana took them with her Dad's camera. She captured some good ones. We had met my Dad in Salem @ the hanger to take pictures. We got the idea from a magazine. It was a guy dressed in his uniform with his girl & they were on a huge fighter jet. Well, we didn't have access to that kind of thing but My Dad had one and I thought because he was SO Proud to have a plane and Loved to fly it so much, that he would be proud to have our pictures taking with it for our invitations. Well, he washed it and got it ready and it was the shinniest, most perfect plane. He even had a red carpet for it, that he layed out for us to sit on. Our pictures didn't take too long. Maybe 10 minutes, but the real fun part was that it turned into a photo shoot with my Dad and his plane. I just know that whatever my Dad did, I was so proud of HIM and I am so proud to be his daughter. He amazes me and I just want him to know I will always Love him.

5 weeks Away!

2008-07-15T10:01:00.000-07:00

Louis & I went to the Court House yesterday and recieved our marriage license. We had fun. The lady that helped us was really nice. She had crossed out the price and wrote down to order 3 instead of one. She looked up @ Louis and said, "I saw you were in the service, thank you for protecting our country." I thought that was nice of her. Then she had to help Louis with a question; He said what race do I put down? ...Because I'm kind of a mutt, he says with a smile! She said laughing, "well, that you certainly are not....But if you were that would be one darn good looking mutt." "I'm serious!" she said, looking @ me.... "It was one really good combination don't ya think?" She made Louis's day and both of us blush. I thought it was pretty cute. Louis IS VerY Good Looking & I am Looking forward to being his wife!
Then when we got home, My mom had made dinner. The 3 of us were sitting in the living room. I said, "oh yeah, were supposed to celebrate because we got the Marriage License today!" So we all raised our garlic bread and toasted, "CHEERS!"

La Paz Mexico with My Dad

2008-06-19T21:21:00.000-07:00

I might have a little bit more hair and little rounder face, but I like to say I look a little like My Dad! This is a funny picture. He would be mad at me for showing a picture without his hat on, but it is definately one of my favorite ones. So I had to. :) I work now @ the Salon that we grew up going to and the ladies there used to cut my dad's hair before I went to beauty school. The other day one of the ladies said my brother was a hottie. And then she asked, is that weird for me to say that or do you get that alot? I just laughed and said, well I know my "Dad" was pretty good looking because I did get people telling me that all the time, so if Casey looks like him then I guess its normal. They all stopped and had to tell me a story. One time my Dad wanted in to get his hair cut, (he usually went to Vicki) but she was busy. So they asked Linda, who was free for a hair cut at that time. But she said no, she was too nervous because she thought he was too cute. Then it became a big joke, my Dad would come to his usual haircut with Vicki and say where is Linda? :) And she'd be hiding in the back.

He is too cute, but the thing is his personality was too! The best example of how to enjoy life, by loving life itself. Loving Yourself, by taking care of your body. Loving your family by keeping them close. Making the most of anything and being the best @ it, whatever it may be.

2008-06-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

This was drawn by an artist, Stephan (my dad's plumber for all the houses that they built & friend) brought it out to us. It is drawn by all dots and is so detailed. I think it is really neat. It hangs by my Dad's desk. Thanks Stephan and Family!

This is actually framed and hanging by my Dad's desk as well. Brandie, (Taylor's Girlfriend) makes these and she is very talented at doing them. I LOVE this one so much because I truely believe it. It makes you feel good when you read it. Thanks Brandie!

This picture is awesome! I can't stop starring at his smile. He's so HAPPY. And such a fun, goofy

dad. We (Dad, Mom, Taylor, Me & Bowdie our Dog) were out at a peice of property that has tree's on it that my Dad works with. But in this picture we were backed up to a BIG POND and we were all in the back of the pick up throwing a softball out into the pond so Bowdie would jump out and swim to get it. It was alot of fun! Just doing silly things.

But the picture here looks like the light is shinning down on me and my Dad. And he is siting behind me and it makes me feel like he is shinning down on me from Heaven and he is always behind me to guide me through life.

Brothers & Sisters to BE

2008-05-27T22:04:00.000-07:00

Me & Louis....Jess & Lyndsie (Louis's Brother and his girlfriend) This is @ Lyndsie's 21st Bday party! I cut her hair off this day. It was long and now its to her shoulders. That was fun hangin out with them and their friends. Lots of LAUGHS! Can't wait to get all three brothers together. (Richard lives in Texas) But will be here in August for the Wedding. I love our Big FAMILIES!

Wedding in 15 weeks!!!

2008-05-14T07:31:00.001-07:00

The Wedding Date is August 23rd 2008 - Plans are going well. My mom has quite a few really fun & extremely talented friends in the decor' buisness! They all have similar taste and I LOVE all their idea's!! Our wedding site is going to be @ an old Grange Hall (Union Hill) right by our house. So it has a country feel to it, but we're gonna decorate like nobodies business. :) To make it our own look & Oh So Cute! I can't wait! I have "My Dress" and the Bridesmaids dresses and shoes! But my Mom and I need a trip together to find her dress. And SHOEs & accessories for BOTH of US! That'll be a fun trip. I can already tell! Those are my favorite things. Well, And Purses! But who needs a purse on your wedding day!?

If you have any idea's or thoughts for the wedding, send them our way!
ShearBlissCO@hotmail.com

Princess had a Birthday!

2008-05-07T08:39:00.001-07:00

Lil'Miss Kenzi turned ONE on May 4th.

Moving Salon's!

2008-05-07T08:14:00.000-07:00

I've worked @ Evolve Salon in South Salem doing HAIR/NAILS/FACIAL WAXING for about 2 1/2 years. I LOVE the girls I've worked with (Melanie, Shantra & Margaret) I will miss being silly with them everyday!

I am changing Salon's as of JUNE 1st. PLEASE take note of my NEW information:
I will be working @:

Act 1 Hair Design
561 N. 1st Street
Stayton OR 97383

The Cute Lil' Yellow house in the Library parking lot.

Salon #: 503-769-1818
My Cell #: 503-580-9270

E-mail : ShearBlissCo@hotmail.com

There is going to be 6 stylists including me. They are a very fun group as well and I am excited to start something new! The Salon is very classy! Come see me in JUNE!!!!

Brotherly LoVE

2008-04-21T20:45:00.000-07:00

This is Connor & Caleb, my CUTE LiL Nephews. They are so funny & sweet! Tonight I said, ok line up and give me hugs and kisses cuz I gotta go home, and they seriously raced and knowcked me over hugging me so hard! They Make me Happy! Look @ those cheesey smiles! Whats not to LOVE?!

Flyer's Prayer

2008-04-20T16:57:00.000-07:00

Flyer's Prayer

By Patrick J. Phillips

When this life I'm in is done, And at the gates I stand,

My hope is that I answer all His questions on command.

I doubt He'll ask me of my fame, Or all the things I knew,

Instead, He'll ask of rainbows sent On rainy days I flew.

The hours logged, the status reached, The ratings will not matter.

He'll ask me if I saw the rays And how He made them scatter.

Or what about the droplets clear, I spread across your screen?

And did you see the twinkling eyes. If student pilots keen?

The way your heart jumped in your chest, That special solo day

-Did you take time to thank the one Who fell along the way?

Remember how the runway lights Looked one night long ago

When you were lost and found your way, And how-you still don't know?

How fast, how far, how much, how high? He'll ask me not these things

But did I take the time to watch The moonbeams wash my wings?

And did you see the patchwork fields And mountains I did mould;

The mirrored lakes and velvet hills, Of these did I behold?

The wind he flung along my wings, On final almost stalled.

And did I know I it was His name, That I so fearfully called?

And when the goals are reached at last, When all the flying's done,

I'll answer Him with no regret-Indeed, I had some fun.

So when these things are asked of me, And I can reach no higher,

My prayer this day -

His hand extends....To welcome home a Flyer.

(That is my Dad's 1st plane he bought)

2008-04-16T15:52:00.000-07:00

In-house Stylist/Daughter

2008-04-16T15:20:00.000-07:00

Ok, my eyes are closed but I love this picture! I was not only my dad's hair lady, but I also did his nails. His nails needed lots of work! But I didn't mind at all. I liked making them look good and making him feel like he was one cool business man! You could tell by his hands a lot of things! Kind of like they told a story. Like the roughness showed how hard he worked all his life, the toughness was his love for sports, and then the gentle part showed his kind heartedness and love. I miss doing his hair and nails! I miss that he didn't mind wearing the little kids robot cape or that I made him put clear strengthening polish and lotion daily! He is the best part of everyone of OUR days....even when he isn't here! My mom and I think that now he has lots of hair and perfect nails!

2008-03-30T12:52:00.000-07:00

2008-03-30T12:46:00.000-07:00

If I had a BIG enough Needle,
I'd stich our skin together while
you were asleep so that when you
woke up, we were like one person.
OnE BiG HappY deFormed Person!

Celine & Josh "Our Prayer"

2008-03-24T12:58:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogVQVnJ8Fpk

Check this out! Celine & Josh are amazing vocalists. I have learned something new recently; to never ignore or pass by the opportunity of greatness......Always stop and enjoy the goodness in life....if it is a talent, art, natures beauty and the Most IMPORTANT "GOD".

CELINE DION LYRICS

"The Prayer"

I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe

The light you have I pray we'll find your light
will be in the heart and hold it in our hearts.
to remember us that When stars go out each night,
you are eternal star

when shadows fill our day
How much faith there's
Let this be our prayer
in my prayer when shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Riley & My Dad

2008-03-16T19:52:00.000-07:00

This picture is in Tiajuana...I believe they got stuck there for a while going through customs. I wonder what they did to pass time? By the looks of both their smiles, they were up to no good. They have such awesome SMILES. It amazes me! Soon I will post a pic of My dad and me in Mexico too, we both have huge sunglasses and I like to say...We have matching smiles in the pic. We had soooo much fun together. Always! He is so goofy and believed we were all so Blessed. I do believe that! I was blessed to have such a GREAT Dad that loved us so much & would do anything for me! One day my Mom and Dad were in the living room hangin out and I was joking around that Taylor (my lil brother) bugs my dad about buy him a jeep and he not only gets one old jeep, but 3! I just remember Taylor saying, "Dad, Dad, Daaad, Dad....look at this jeep we should go buy it. Then he did. As we were discussing this and laughing about Taylor having this control, LOL my Mom says, "Hmm...Mindy, maybe all you gotta do is Bug Dad?!" I thought well it was worth a shot.... I said, "Ok, Dad....you listening? I thinkin I would look good driving a Black Jetta. I think that would be super cool!" He didn't say one thing and continued to watch t.v. So we went on doing whatever we were doing and just left it at that. Well, about 5-6 days later I had a Chemeketa softball game @ Wallace Marine park. It is a Huge softball complex out in West Salem. You have to drive all the way around the park to get to the parking lot. I remember warming up with all the outfielders, when I heard a horn honking like crazy going right by our field. I look up and take a double take. There was my dad with the window rolled down waving @ me....IN A DARK SNAZZY JETTA!

That is just one of millions of stories I could tell of how MY dad always listens to you, How he LOVES his KIDS and Family and how genuinely Awesome and totally RAD he is and always will BE!

Hope > Something You can ALWAYS hold onto!

2008-03-16T19:38:00.000-07:00

2008-02-16T15:52:00.000-08:00

My Dad ---> My HERO

2008-02-16T15:40:00.000-08:00

Here is Caleb & Connor with "Pa"...They loved to wrestle around on the floor or ride him like a donkey. I miss him soooo MuCH! He was the Best Dad in the World. Never mad angry or grouchy. Always smiling, happy and saying how beautiful I was. Every day, didn't matter what I was wearing or how my hair looked he'd always say, You are a pretty Girl ~ or you sure are Beautiful!

He would always want to be where his family, kids & grandkids were. Playing with them around the house and would always say, "Man, look @ us...Aren't we Blessed?" And make you look and agree with him. He is so So Awesome! And will always Be my HERO!

Baby Blues!

2008-02-07T09:14:00.000-08:00

This is my Little (15 year old)/BIG brother....Taylor Jay. Thought I would add him to my blog and show off his Cute lil Smile. (I say cute alot, just if you haven't noticed.) Taylor has a Big Heart and Fun personality! I like to give him facials and wax his eyebrows when he lets me. And that isn't very often anymore. Tear. haha But it makes his big blue eyes pop out way more, and I think because of my help doing that, he was able to get a really Wonderful GIRLFRIEND! Your welcome Big T!

Fancy Stuff ~

2008-02-07T09:09:00.000-08:00

I love this picture! The reason why I am posting it is that the green and pink represent the beautiful colors I have choosen for my wedding { plus chocolate brown } And the dresses/skirts are simple but adorable; looks like they are made out of tool....and the tops look like tank tops! Cute CUTE cuuuuute!

Kenzerz ---> Kenzi

2008-01-13T20:44:00.000-08:00

This is the little Princess ~ Kenzi Elizabeth

She is a busy girl; crawling everywhere and doing everything with her brothers. . . wrestling, steam rolling, farting...U name it.

Con-Man

2008-01-13T17:22:00.000-08:00

Only looks innocent. hehe.

Cutie

2008-01-13T17:19:00.000-08:00

Here's My Caleb Boy

2008-01-13T16:58:00.000-08:00

Caleb's hair is soft and straight. When he gets it cut he looks way older. I don't want my nephews to grow up. Caleb always loves getting his hair cut. Very unusual for little kids. When the twins were 2 they would get the clippers out & say, "Haircut Min-dy, Haircut?!" =)

Mohawk?

2008-01-13T16:49:00.000-08:00

Whatta ya think, Dad?

Connor @ the Barber/Beauty Shop

2008-01-13T16:41:00.000-08:00

My nephews have totally opposite types of hair. Conner's cracks me up. It is very spikey, like the little kid on Jerry McGuire =) in the summer it changes upto 3 different colors. People ask if we color it. Umm...no, he's 3, people. LoL I love my little Pumpkin head - fuzz top buddy! He's so darn CUTE!

Louis & Mindy

2007-11-29T20:46:00.000-08:00

This is Louis Frank Basl - He is my best friend & fiance'. That's right, Here Comes the Bride! August 23rd is our wedding date. We have some things planned and ready but lots more to do until the Big Day! This picture was taken in July @ Lincoln City. Where we stayed the weekend in a little cottage along the beach. When I say little I mean little. But perfect, and ever so fun! Out of one year 365 + days, we've spent approx. a month and a half together! That's alot of days to be apart! Holy crap-o-ly! But we text & talk every chance we get and web cam often. I love this handsome fella! He's kinda Cute, huh? Yeeeah, I saw you checkin him out! LoL