San Francisco Trip

brinley at the chocolate factory!

this is where the magic happens at ghiradelli square! ;)

ooh yeah! We bought this "earthquake" $35 sundae! We were so sick after eating it!

Taylor chomping on some sourdough!

I ate calamari! And I liked it! Wow! Wasn't bad at all!

this is the only picture I took at china town! It was scary but pretty neat at the same time!

this is at Boudins. The best sourdough EVER!! They started it all in the 1800's. They make really cute shapes out of their breads!

alcatraz!

picture of goldengate bridge from our boat.

Nephi, brinley and taylor on our boat! They loved it! I was a bit nervous with the whole "water and kids falling in" thing but it worked out fine!

Really cool ship in the harbor area!

brinley and taylor at the beach!

more time at the beach!

Banana split at ghiradeli.(?)

Brinley enjoying her sundea!

the wharf!

we got to touch and play with sting ray! It was awesome!

Brinley touching a star fish!

Nephi touching a tiger shark!

Sting ray coming over to play!

the 3 most important people in my life all crammed into an aquarium dome!

a scary shark!

Cool looking jelly fish!

taylor loved the tunnel part of the aquarium. He was flipping out!

me in the tunnel!

brinley in awe at the jelly fish tank!

earlier that morning taylor fell in the tub and cut his eye open and it was really swollen and black and blue. This picture does not do justice! ;)

I am just so happy because we were eating at ihop and i got some awesome pancakes!

Nephi and taylor at the auquarium!

one of my many bowls of clam chowder! MMMM

Brinley got a "light up" cup from bubba gumps and the drink turned her mouth blue!

Don't know why that picture got turned all weird. huh...well that is at bubba gumps!

Look how close I was to seeing wicked!! Darn! Better luck next time huh?

view of the city from the open top tour bus!!!

Hollywood brinley on the tour bus!

My little boy is so cute that they even had his name stamped in concrete!

We saw micheal jackson there! Well he was made of plastic. Hey....wait, so it really was like seeing him in real life. ;)

This hamburger was sticking out of the mcdonalds. If only they made them that big in real life!

I just love sharks...what can I say!

Nephi and a sleeping taylor in a sharks mouth.

Me and brinley in a sharks mouth

view of San Francisco from fishermans wharf!!

Brinley finally got to meet spongebob! ;)

Brinley on a carousel ride that was $5 bucks a person and lasted like 30 seconds.

Taylor on that same ride!

Sea lions just chilling on pier 39! They smelled really bad when a breeze would come by. ;)

Our first morning there we ate at a surf restaurant!

One of our many walks down to the wharf. Love those hills!

Our hotel we stayed in!

Brinley was just really excited to go on a plane! She loved it!

This was the biggest stuffed animal machine I have ever seen!! of course we played and lost!

I Guess I am Just Lucky!

For those of you who know Dr. Durbin know that she is one of the most busiest OBGYN's out there. She doesn't even sleep for crying out loud. Well, I went to my 1 week follow-up for this last (and final) surgery that was done only to find that it would not be your typical office visit. In walks Dr. Durbin with a box and a tin filled with something. I opened the tin and saw that she had made me cookies (don't know how she pulled this off) and then proceeded to open the box. Inside was a plaque that she had made for me. It read:

"spectacular Near-death Experiences"

First Place
MELISSA GEORGI

Special recognition for

EXCELLENCY

in

Repetition

At the time this whole experience was just overwhelming. But looking back I can laugh now, and really appreciate the thoughtfulness that went into this. She is a pretty amazing Doctor and I feel blessed to have had her overseeing my care through this whole ordeal. And thanks so much to everyone and their prayers and concerns. Especially to my mom, for all of the time she has spent in helping to make my life easier as I experienced this trial. And to my sister for so willingly going "hospital hoping" with me. (most of the time at 1 in the morning) I am grateful to have such wonderful, caring family and friends. Without you guys I am not sure I would have had the strength to get through this.

GOING PRIVATE!!!

I have heard HORROR stories from my sisters in-laws and feel that it is time to get my blog out of cyberspace! So, if you still want to continue to view my blog please leave your email. I am going to change it in 1 week. So hurry and get me your email. Thanks!

MY LITTLE MAN IS A YEAR OLD!!!!

Taylors birthday isn't until thursday, but my dad is going to be out of town on so we decided to celebrate it today. We had a great turn-out. We all met at my moms house (thanks mom) and started the party out by cookin' it up on the grill......Larry style!! After we ate ourselves sick we busted out the cake and my dads homemade vanilla icecream. It was delish! It was the perfect BBQ. This is what I love about summer time!!! I am also grateful that I have such an amazing little guy as my son. He brings me so much joy. He puts a smile on the faces of everyone he meets. He is just too cute! Perfect if you ask me! Love ya Tay! You're mommy's little man!!

Kim and her family bought Taylor the yellow bus you see in this pic. It is a softer rubber and when you crash it into things it makes the sound of a car engine running. The "ball-tivity" center is from Brinley and the red "little Ensteins" ride on car is from my mom and dad. It is probably one of the better ride ons I have seen. Heck, it makes me want to ride it!

Here is Tay trying it out. He really liked it.


Tay laughing at a dog that barks when you squeeze his tummy. Grandma Burton gave him this and a cute outfit.

Me and Tay opening kims present.

Brinley striking a pose!

and here is Tay not exactly reacting to the cake as I thought he would. We sang happy birthday to him and then gave him his own little cake and....well he wasn't eating it and was probably thinking we were all weird, so I put a little frosting in his mouth and he starting gagging.......quite a bit actually. We really thought he was going to puke. It was sad. So....all summed up......Taylor doesn't like sweets!!!

Tay and Bryson eating some hotdogs! And I made sure we bought the ballpark....only ones I really trust! 8)

ahhhhhh......words can't discribe this burger. I could barely fit my mouth over it! And yes....that is grilled pineapple on the bottom. mmmmmmmmmm!

Tay working on those soccer skills.

A little tire-swing before we ate.

Tay's cake. (the one we ate) It was whipped frosting with white cake mix and strawberry filling. Good stuff!

And there is nothing better then ending the day with a birthday kiss from grandma. We love ya Tay man! Happy Birthday bud!

TWO WHEELS FOR ME.....

What can I say??? Brinley is growing up so fast! Just the other day she asked if she could take her training wheels off. I was a little hesitant but I did it anyway. She ran into my car once but then it was smooth sailing after that. She is a pro! Where has time run away to? THIS IS HER CRUISING AROUND!! GO BRINLEY

A few FIRSTS about me.....

1.Who was your FIRST prom date? Duncan Shelly....Kid is awesome!
2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love? of course....I live with him!
3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink? I plead the 5th
4. What was your FIRST job? Rays Valley Service baby!!!
5. What was your FIRST car? old school Geo Prism
6. What is your FIRST memory? Bear Lake every summer
7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning? My OBGYN...because I really can't wait to go whine to her. 8)
8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher? Mrs. Chambers
9. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane? San Fransisco
10. Who was your FIRST best friend and are you still friends with them? Hillary Hansen...I am still her friend but we don't hang out! 8(
11. What was your FIRST sport played? Soccer
12. Where was your FIRST sleep over? that is tough....I want to say my cousing Jessica's house
13. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today? My baby Taylor
14. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time? My sister Kim
15. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning? rolled out of bed
16. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to? Tim Mcgraw! AMAZING!
17. When and where was your FIRST tattoo or piercing? 13 years old ear piercing
18. What was the FIRST foreign country you went to? ensinada mexico
19. What was your FIRST run in with the law? In a parked car with my hubby when we were engaged. I will let you think what you want!8)
20. When was your FIRST detention? 8th grade.... I forged my moms signature
21. What was the FIRST state you lived in? Utah
22. Who was the FIRST person to break your heart? My hubby! 8(
23. Who was your FIRST roommate? My hubby
24. Where did you go on your FIRST limo ride? haven't yet!
25. Who will be the FIRST to re post this? This is a stupid question...



I tag kim, Jessica, Laurie, Stephanie, Lindsey......

AN OUTPOURING OF LOVE

I just want to take a minute and thank everyone for all they did for me and my family during this hard time. All of the meals that were brought in, the phone calls and not to mention even gifts. I am so blessed to have a ward and family members that care so much about me. I have been so blessed. Thank you so much for everything! I love you guys!