Jeremy & Rebecca

Summer Vacation

2011-06-01T22:46:00.000-07:00

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Once the school year was through, mom & the girls headed out for a special trip to visit family. We had a great time playing at the zoo, exploring the museum, going to parks, playing at the pool, shopping & just hanging out. It was a great way to spend the summer. The only thing that would have made it better...having Jeremy along.

Spring 2011

2011-05-05T22:34:00.000-07:00

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Between school, visits from Grandma, birthdays, softball, hiking, & fun, 2011 is off to a great start for us.

Little Einsteins, Yay!

2010-12-26T20:39:00.000-08:00

This year McKenzie was obsessed with Disney's Little Einsteins, so she ended up with an Einstein Christmas. Her ornament this year was rocket which played a part of their opening song (she was head over hills for this) and she got talking/singing dolls of June, Leo, Annie & Quincy, along with a large plush rocket from the show. She was set & in heaven.

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth!

2010-12-26T20:24:00.000-08:00

Natalya loves Christmas...all the excitement, decorations, & music really add to things for her. Each year we carry on a few family traditions; Christmas PJs, Kids Ornament (themed for that year), & a Christmas book (now in memory of Jeremy's mother). Natalya was thrilled to sleep in her new pjs on Christmas eve & she loved the photo ornament featuring her two missing teeth with "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth" printed on the back (since she lost her two front teeth just before Christmas this year).

Visit from Grandparents

2010-04-30T21:11:00.000-07:00

What a great suprise! The girls were able to spend a few days with "Abuelo" & "Abuela" this spring. They even made it to celebrate McKenzie's first birthday with us.

McKenzie turns 1!

2010-04-29T22:42:00.000-07:00

More Spring Fun...

2010-04-11T22:38:00.000-07:00

Spring 2010

2010-04-10T22:28:00.000-07:00

Climbing walls, parties, visiting family, trips to the zoo, and celebrating Natalya's 6th birthday were just some of the ways we filled our time this spring.

10 Wonderful Years!

2010-02-25T20:51:00.000-08:00

There's nothing better than spending a week with your best friend. This year we were able to sneek away to Gatlinburg, TN. We had a great time shopping, seeing the sights, and eating great food! It was a wonderful way to celebrate ten incredible years together!

Family Photo Shoot

2009-09-10T23:29:00.000-07:00

With changes to family, comes a need to update photos.
Here are a few from a session we did with Rebecca's family just after McKenzie was born.

A New Edition!

2009-05-01T23:06:00.000-07:00

Another wonderful gift through adoption...
McKenzie Ann joined our family at the end of April. She's such a great addition to our family & we've been excited to have her! We love you McKenzie!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-12T10:28:00.000-08:00

More 2008 Fun

2008-12-12T10:18:00.000-08:00

This year was great. We got settled into our new house & had plenty of visits from family. We got to take a few mini vacations where we played at Disney, visited parks, and enjoyed the beach. Natalya participated in soccer for the first time and she loved it. We're all really looking forward to next season.

Spring '08 Family Fun

2008-04-21T19:37:00.000-07:00

Our Awesome Daughter!

2008-04-19T20:02:00.000-07:00

Natalya captured all on the coaster with her laugh.

8 Years & Counting...

2008-02-20T20:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Anniversary...crazy to think, but it's been eight great years full of fun, challenges, travel, and adventure. We've gone beyond the "7 year itch" and we're looking forward to many more years to come!

A Vacation for Two & A Wedding

2007-07-01T22:39:00.000-07:00

Jeremy's best friend got married, so the two of us were able to take a mini vacation for a few days. We had a great time hanging out and catching up with old friends.

Special Visit to Grandpa...

2007-06-15T22:08:00.000-07:00

"Suprise!" Tally had a great time celebrating Grandpa's surprise birthday.

"Surprise!"

2007-06-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

What a quick trip. It was great. Becca's whole family was there and we even brought Grandpa (Dad) to tears. He had no idea everyone was coming into town to celebrate his birthday. Natalya loved being able to tell Grandpa that she had been hiding from him for a day (we arrived the evening before his party, so we had to hide from him.)

Ready for a brother or sister...

2006-06-01T21:36:00.000-07:00

After a few years of fun as a family of three, Natalya is ready to be a big sister.

Natalya turns one!

2005-04-01T10:16:00.000-08:00

Tally growing & learning...

2005-01-01T08:39:00.000-08:00

Natalya - 2004, A Year of Firsts

2004-01-11T17:43:00.000-08:00

2004 was quite a year for Natalya. Here are just a few of her milestones...first smile, slept through the night (3wks), rolled over (3.5m), ate solids (4m), sat on her own (4.5m), held own bottle, held sippy cup, spoke first words (dada, mama, dog-dog at 6m), learned to crawl (7.5m), waved "bye-bye", and got her first tooth (8m.)
In addition she went on her first camping trip, took her first trip to the zoo, and took her first airplane ride.

Mommy-Tally Time

2004-01-10T20:41:00.000-08:00

"Cheese!" They caught us on the stairs.

One of many moments playing at Grandma-Jennie's house.

Naptime with Daddy

2004-01-09T20:34:00.000-08:00

Daddy & Tally taking a break from a busy day of playing, cooing, giggling & eating. Only thing is that they forgot to make it back into a soft, comfy bed.

First Photo Shoot

2004-01-08T20:25:00.000-08:00

Natalya's first photo shoot at only 2 weeks.

She was fortunate enough to have a seasoned professional there with her. Cousin Mia helped Tally make it through the session, and Mia even stood in for a picture with her.

Happy Easter

2004-01-07T20:19:00.000-08:00

We got to bring her home Easter Sunday. What a gift she was! She got to take pictures with a few of her cousins. They are all dolled up in their Easter dresses. Aren't they just adorable?

Sunbathing Tally

2004-01-06T14:23:00.000-08:00

When Natalya was born she was jaundice, so she had to stay at the hospital for an extra day & as a result got her first chance at a tanning bed. This is a picture of her in the billi-bed. We had a really hard time leaving her in the hospital for an extra day. We just wanted to take her home and start enjoying the reality that we were actually parents!

Natalya's Hospital Visitors

2004-01-05T14:44:00.000-08:00

After placement some of the family came by the hospital to meet Natalya for the first time. Those who visited were Grandma-Jennie, Grandma-Leah, Grandpa-Bruce, Grandma-Helena, Aunt Heather, Uncle Ryan, and Cousin Mia. In addition to family she also had another special visitor, the Easter Bunny! It was a pretty neat treat.

Proud Parents

2004-01-04T13:46:00.000-08:00

Mommy & Daddy spend some time with their new daughter.

Isn't she beautiful?

Just the 2 of us...plus one

2004-01-03T17:48:00.000-08:00

OK, so we couldn't stay "just the 2 of us forever." Not with such a little cutie coming into the picture. So, with further explanation, this is us at the hospital with our adopted daughter, Natalya, three days after her birth. Yes, we are the proud & tired parents in the center & she is the little bundle who is eating away (she was a great eater from day one).

She's Here!

2004-01-02T18:52:00.000-08:00

Natalya Lyne

April 2004

Born at 8:33 a.m.

7 lbs. 7 oz.

20" long

A beautiful, healthy baby girl

It's a...baby!

2004-01-01T18:44:00.000-08:00

Three days before Natalya's birth Becca got to go to an appointment with Tally's birth mother. This was the first look we got at her, only we didn't know if she was a boy or girl at this point.

Tally has always had a mind of her own. Despite many efforts, she just wouldn't let the doctors get a good look at her. Needless to say it was a surprise when "she" arrived.

Camping & Jeeping

2000-01-16T16:09:00.000-08:00

Before becoming parents, one of our traditional summer trips was jeeping in Moab with our friends. The desert is a favorite place of ours. The views are breathtaking & the jeep trails exciting. I (Becca) would add that the trails are frightening at times, but it is amazing to watch the 4X4s work. There's nothing quite like watching the tires on your car flex in four different directions. We have great memories of these trips and can't wait to get back there again.

Our Wedding Day

2000-01-15T19:14:00.000-08:00

We were married on a cold, clear winter day. It was beautiful and we were thrilled to share the day with so many of our loved ones.

Jeremy surprised Becca with a honeymoon to Jackson Hole. She had no idea where they were going. Becca was told to prepare and pack for anything, so she did. We had a great time playing in the snow, shopping, and just kicking back to relax.

Engaged!!

2000-01-14T19:07:00.000-08:00

Shortly after Jeremy returned from his mission we were engaged, leaving just enough time to prepare for the wedding. We couldn't wait to start our lives together. We had big plans which included further education, a family, a home of our own, traveling, and anything else we could fit into the equation.

July celebration & tradition

2000-01-13T17:29:00.000-08:00

Tradition, tradition, tradition. This pic shows Becca with her family & it even includes their wonderful Grandma. What a great & crazy bunch, huh?

Becca's grandma usually hosts a BBQ for the extended family on the 4th of July.

Jeremy's Family

2000-01-12T17:19:00.000-08:00

Jeremy's family + in-laws. We're all very different people, but all great! It doesn't happen often, but we have a great time when we get together. It's usually not the entire crew (siblings, spouses & kids) but we'll take what we can get. A short weekend here, a trip to Disney there, an unexpected stay due to weather, a drop in while driving through town, etc. There's just nothing quite like family.

post high school Becca

2000-01-11T18:28:00.000-08:00

After high school Rebecca was off for adventure. Things started with a family road trip covering much of the west and mid-west. She was taken by Colorado's beautiful landscapes. In the fall she left for Virginia to begin her college studies. Although she stayed for just one semester, she fell in love with the area and will always treasure her time there. Rebecca returned to Utah where she later completed her associates and met some of her best friends.

Jeremy & the mission

2000-01-10T18:21:00.000-08:00

After high school graduation Jeremy worked for several months. That fall he left to serve a voluntary mission for the LDS church. He served in Ukraine for two years. While there Jeremy learned to speak Russian and he got to know and love the people & their culture.

Suprise Visit!

2000-01-09T18:57:00.000-08:00

At summer's end Rebecca left for Virginia, so our courtship moved to phone, letters and email. We didn't expect to see one another until after Jeremy's mission; however, Becca was able to throw in one HUGE surprise before he left. She flew home for fall break & surprised Jeremy at a friend's home. He was blown away & we really enjoyed spending some time together before going our separate ways.

First Date

2000-01-08T18:51:00.000-08:00

Our first date was the last dance of our high school senior year. It was a girl's choice dance. To further clarify, this means that Rebecca asked Jeremy at the last possible minute. We doubled with two of our best friends, Jane & Aaron. That night started a summer which was filled with more dates, greater friendship, and growing interests in one another.

Becca

2000-01-07T18:05:00.000-08:00

Rebecca kept busy in high school. She was in the marching band during the summer of her freshman year and then joined the drill team and dance company for the subsequent years. Most of her time was spent dancing. When she wasn't at practice or some performance she was either teaching dance at a local studio or putting together choreography with the other team captains. In addition to dance Rebecca also worked part-time at a local sandwich & frozen yogurt joint.

Jeremy

2000-01-06T17:51:00.000-08:00

During high school Jeremy worked full-time and was on the soccer team. He enjoyed skiing, hiking, backpacking, and taking road trips with his friends. They spent much of their time outdoors.

Little Becca

2000-01-05T17:41:00.000-08:00

Growing up Rebecca loved to dance and play outside with her best friend and cousin Derek. They were lucky enough to live next door to one another and their grandparents were just one house down.

Little Jeremy

2000-01-04T17:41:00.000-08:00

Baby Becca

2000-01-03T17:01:00.000-08:00

Baby Jeremy

2000-01-02T16:59:00.000-08:00

A Little Introduction...

2000-01-01T11:21:00.000-08:00

Here we are! Guess it's about time to jump on the wagon and gain more web presence. So now you can find us here, on our blog. It's our hope that this blog will inform you of who we are and just what we're up to anyway.

So, the quick update on us...we've been married for a little more than seven years now and we're still best friends. We have a three-year-old daughter, Natalya, and we're enjoying life's adventures even more now. We all enjoy travel, the outdoors, sports, art, dance, books, and much more, but we'll get into the minute details later. Hope the above suffices for now.

OK, now to make it official..."Welcome to our blog."