tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50062685316572797192024-02-18T21:16:58.954-08:00Ward Family FiveBriana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-4176863440949464962013-04-01T20:27:00.001-07:002013-04-02T10:15:35.714-07:00Lessons of loveMy Grandma Drury ( my dads mother) was one of the most influential people in my life. She loved unconditionally and was an example of enduring to the end. She passed away when I was 20 and I miss her dearly. <br />
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Growing up I was a typical kid. I wanted her love and attention and she always gave it to me, but I never gave much back in return. There were days that she would sit and play UNO or gin with me all day and forget about the dishes or appointments. She made me feel like I was the only thing she wanted to concentrate on. She did this for me, my sisters and all my cousins. It was not until I grew up and had kids of my own that I fully understood how huge this was. There are many times I'm busy with life, the house or other demands placed on me and I put my kids off. There are also days when we do spend time together and even though it is enjoyable and they are the loves of my life you can only play so many rounds of capitalism. I remember one time she was sick and still took the time to drive me to the mall, while I thanked her and gave her my usual kiss goodbye I wish I could go back and really thank her. I mean she drove me to the mall while sitting on a doughnut! and all I gave back was a thank you! <br />
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One memory that has shaped who I am was watching me grandmother cry when I would ask her about Jesse. Jesse Moroni Drury the third ( I always loved the fanciness of his full name) was my dads brother, my grandmas oldest son. He died on a scouting trip in southern UT when he was 15, my dad was 2. He got separated from the group and they left him. This was before the days of cell phones and each car thought he was in the other and did not realize he was missing until they stopped a few hrs later. Search parties, authorities and family searched for him but it was not until a year later that a rancher found his remains under a tree. He succumbed to the heat and lack of water. I was always sad hearing the story and I hated to see my grandma cry but it was not until I had children of my own that I could understand my grandmothers grief. I cannot fully ever understand the pain she felt but I know how much I love my children and cannot even comprehend the thought of something happening to one of them. I wish I could see her again and put my arms around her and tell her I love her. To let her know she is the bravest, strongest, most courageous, lovely amazing person I have ever known. She pushed on through unimaginable loss and never let it make her bitter. She had amazing faith and love and served The Lord until her last days on this earth. She set an example for me of what it means to love, despite the heartache and loss she felt everyday. I love you grandma, thank you for the lessons you taught me, for always being there to talk, for singing to me, and loving more then I deserved! <br />
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So while Riley is on his 200 mile biking trip with his scout troop this week, I've been missing you more then ever and wish I could let you know how much you mean to me. You're in my thoughts, I love you grandma!<br />
Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-66119789024699676642013-03-26T18:57:00.001-07:002013-03-26T18:57:11.857-07:00High school????I took Riley to his high school marching band orientation tonight where I sat half the meeting in shock that my little Riley is going to be in high school. He's so excited and I'm happy that he has something that he loves, music! Band was such a big part of my life growing up and it gave me purpose and helped me develop a good work ethic. I know Riley will excel in whatever he does! I love that kid!!! <br />
Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-73359212716872584652013-02-25T19:35:00.001-08:002013-02-25T19:35:32.307-08:00RememberingI don't know why but I have been thinking a lot about September 11. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that morning. Riley was only 2 1/2 and he was in his high chair eating toast and I was watching the today show. I slowly watched as the events of that morning took place and my world felt like it was ripped from me. <br />
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I called my mom and told her to turn the tv on and then I cried as I waited for Jeremy to call. He was at work on the navy base in Newport RI and they were on lockdown. He came home later that day and we both just sobbed...For the loss of life, the loss of feeling safe and just the sheer magnitude of evil in the world. We later found out that Jeremy's cousins husband was killed at the pentagon where he worked. It made it even more real. For days we cried as we were glued to the stories being shown over the news. <br />
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The day before, September 10, we found out we were expecting Lorenzo. We had had quite a struggle getting pregnant with him and we were elated! I felt terrible to have joy about the pregnancy while so much destruction, pain, and loss was around us. It was quite a while before we felt like we could share happy news. <br />
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I'll never forget Riley. At 2 1/2 he was able to sense that things were not what they were. He saw the planes hit on the news that morning and I had to explain to him that there were real bad guys out there. It's one of his earliest memories and even that still makes me sad. <br />
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I don't know why this has been weighing on my heart as of late but I just want to say I have not forgotten!Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-9701791564441392942013-01-17T12:48:00.001-08:002013-01-17T12:48:49.129-08:00Meet ScoutAfter loosing Tink we all felt so lonely and sad, so we decided we needed some cheering up! No one can be sad with a new puppy in the house so that's what we did! <br />
Scout is our 13 week old Sheltie and she has made life without tink a little easier. <br />
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I guess tink wandered into our neighbors yard and fell into their pool. The neighbor came over and got Jeremy as soon as she found her. We are not sure why she went over into the their yard or how she fell in the pool. The best we could come up with is that she may have been sick or disoriented due to an eye infection or maybe even lost her vision and stumbled into the pool. Needless to say we are all devastated. <br />
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Riley got Tink for Christmas in 2002, the year Lorenzo was born. She has been with us through 4 moves and has been the kids best friend. Riley used to have major anxiety about something happening to Tink and it has been especially hard on him. He was up until 2:00am last night just sobbing. It was heart breaking. <br />
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Even though tink drove me nuts, and I think she found joy in torturing me, I am so shocked and saddened that she is gone. I keep thinking that I did not say goodbye or that she may have been sick and I was not here to help her. Jeremy and Riley buried her underneath our hammock trees and Riley was so strong. He wrapped her in a soft towel and said goodbye before he helped Jeremy bury her. I don't know why, but it really bothers me that she is in the back yard. I have been struggling with this. Part of me feels like I need to go get her or that she was just asleep as that was how Jeremy described her when he placed her down to rest. I am hoping that time will help me to get over it, as of right now I can't go out in the back yard.<br />
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Tinkerbell, we thought you had 9 lives. You survived being dropped on your head in HI by a neighbor kid. Falling over 10 feet from our tree house when again, a neighbor kicked you off. You have had trouble walking, still managed to eat even though you lost most of your teeth in the tree house incident. I just never thought you would leave us. We will miss you!!!Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-19367326809025181872011-03-30T06:22:00.000-07:002011-03-30T06:22:55.917-07:00James Taylor and Ben Taylor - western cowboy<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NjaQSvIt15s?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>last night Jeremy and I went to see James Taylor and it was wonderful!!!! When we lived in Hawaii I would worry that I would never be able to see a J.T. concert with Jeremy. I was afraid that he may not be touring much longer and I would not get to share something I love so much with someone I love so much. So I am glad I can say I no longer need worry about that lol. <br />He performed with his son, Ben, whom I happen to love. He sounds so much like his dad. I remember I used to be so happy thinking that James Taylor's music would live on in his handsome look-a-like son but their music is very different from each other. I still enjoyed every min. of it :)Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-73993015009099409862010-09-04T19:23:00.001-07:002010-09-04T19:26:12.735-07:00"Come What May and Love it"This is one of my all time favorite talks!!!! I remind myself when things seem unfair or don't go the way I would like about this. I really want to have this quote done in vinyl and put it up on my wall, I think that is just the thing I need to have a more postive outlook on life and the struggles we all face.<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tVNYhcYEwIE?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tVNYhcYEwIE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-26635359421225961312010-08-22T16:55:00.000-07:002010-08-22T17:00:33.214-07:00Oh Liam!!!!I just love this boy!<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dySg-SaQfu9WrdNfdNjoFld6XTeT_xW869qbjkVtp_RkoGNCSsAX6qCZ4tQ--hfJ8OV-oj5hocOw3pVtg10nw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-53082401398385290842010-03-31T11:46:00.000-07:002010-03-31T11:46:36.590-07:00Weight Loss Myths Exposed by Runner's World<a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304--13443-0,00.html?cm_mmc=women-_-2010_03_31-_-women-_-ARTICLE:%20%20Weight%20Loss%20Myths%20Exposed">Weight Loss Myths Exposed by Runner's World</a><br />Great Article!Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-71804853739338965972010-02-27T16:56:00.000-08:002010-02-27T17:36:40.183-08:00What Tsunami?Well we can now say that we have been through our first tsunami and I am so thankful that we dodged this bullet. My phone started going crazy about 4:30 this morning with friends and members of the church calling us to let us know that we needed to evacuate and head to higher ground. We were prepared and got everything ready quickly and headed up to our church as it is high up on a hill. We waited and waited, refereed lots of kids, had a few boo boo's and around 1:30 they canceled the warning and we went home. Not much else to tell, just thankful to be home and have a home intact to come home to.Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-80703222485042832462010-02-15T15:53:00.000-08:002010-02-15T15:53:33.959-08:00Cherry Pop Refashion Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2010/02/cherry-pop-refashion-frock-grosgrain.html">Cherry Pop Refashion Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!</a>I am so motivated to sew right now. I just wish I was more creative :(Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-72153829787893769982010-02-15T10:44:00.001-08:002010-02-15T10:47:43.714-08:00Major mix upFor those of you checking to see if Jeremy is alive the answer is yes!!! Jeremy woke up this morning to a bunch of worried messages on his phone, most from people he gigs with. Apparently there was a man found dead in his car last week on the navy base and his name was Jeremy Ward. Jeremy and I know nothing about this but I guess the news reported this and thats when the phone calls started. It was a strange way to wake up.Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-85849414173735874872010-02-01T12:00:00.000-08:002010-02-01T12:36:43.658-08:00Quite a weekend!!!I am happy to say that after years of trying Lorenzo learned how to ride a bike this weekend. Santa brought both Liam and Lorenzo "Go Glider Bike's" this Christmas and after just a few weeks they both hopped right on their big boy bikes sans training wheel's and off they went. The only problem is now they are both bike obsessed!!! liam fell asleep during sacrament meeting yesterday and slept on the floor in the primary room for the remainder of church. He then woke up and told me his body was tired. 6 hrs on a bike the day before will do that to you lol.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz7a2BhBlgnxZVXztxUEkDq-vQi5InN95WKS6ZGwi7_ewi-5-u7QgxEsbpwCnolnWTCr-tcpb0AnLWfaAEvIA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzt5uz9vFJmyPcxLuNnCeRvwwr4CKZ4mXJfraNC5l6ZfQ2V65FgH5qxLZAT6r2HFV81dxEwFt2RyPNnEJ4eGw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-37362851954144354692010-01-29T14:59:00.000-08:002010-01-29T15:02:41.032-08:00Autism and Vaccinations No Link!!! Can we move on now!This is such a sensitive issue for many people but I can tell you that the majority of parents that I have met believe there is no link between autism and vaccinations. It is very frustrating for me because I feel like so much money and energy has been wasted with this and that money could have gone to real use trying to figure out how best to help these kids.<object width="592" height="346" id="msnbc2a5528" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640"><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=35141455&width=592&height=346"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="opaque" /><embed name="msnbc2a5528" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="592" height="346" FlashVars="launch=35141455&width=592&height=346" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="opaque" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 592px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p>Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-90577348108170370162010-01-11T14:49:00.000-08:002010-01-11T23:03:02.961-08:00I could not help but laugh my head off at this<a href="http://shorterandsweeter.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-hell-is-up-with-this-woman.html#links">Shorter And Sweeter: What The HELL is up With This Woman!?</a><br /><br />The poor guy next to her.Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-21110970561656114302010-01-08T20:13:00.000-08:002010-01-08T21:51:15.740-08:00Holiday pictures and updateOk, I kept my word and am posting before the week ends. As I said this has been a busy past few months but it has been full of many fun activities and memories. Among the pictures listed are the Kids at a local ranch here on Oahu that specializes in Therapeutic Horse Riding and Lorenzo had an activity with his ABA group and the whole family was able to go. The kids loved it and Liam fell in love with Myrtle the goat who loved to eat tacos. We also said goodbye to Miss Mia, Lorenzo is already missing her but we know the new kids she is helping are loving her.<br /><br />Let's see I think the rest of the pictures are pretty self explanatory Riley had a piano recital, Riley and Kya (good friend) got to get their boogie on for Thanksgiving, we have been enjoying our evening s'mores with all of our fantastic neighbors, so much that it is making it hard to think we will be moving this summer.<br /><br />I hope everyone is well, we miss all of our friends and family that are on the mainland, Christmas always makes me a little homesick but we have been so blessed to have such wonderful friends out here. 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The first picture is of "Lorenzo's " Christmas homework project. This came from lorenzo's main stream teacher and the packet explaining it was on even in his folder where it should have been. Instead it was crumpled and stuck at the bottom of his bag with a bunch of candy cane goop on it. Come on, she is supposed to make sure he puts his work where it belongs it's one of the many parts of his IEP. Not only did I not find this until Sunday when it was due Tuesday but this was way beyond what he is capable of. This land form diorama and 2 page report was supposed to be researched by him (HELLO! He can't read let alone go to the computer or Library and do the research) and then built by him. Needles to say I am wondering what grade I got on my Holiday Homework Project. (side note, he did sit on my lap as we googled all the info and he did help paste, glue, paint, and accessorize.)Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-77080564725013382302010-01-07T18:56:00.000-08:002010-01-07T19:00:47.368-08:00Still hereI'm still here. Things have been super busy but I am hoping to get some pictures from the Holidays posted this week. Now that I've put it in words I have committed myself. Hope everyone else is well. I have really been missing family lately, I think the new year and the move have got me anxious to be by David and Sheila and their kids and I also really miss my sisters and brothers. My brother Zach is just about finished with Basic Training and I am excited for him and his new career. I just wish I were closer so I could be near all of the action :)Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-81812926942322550782009-11-14T12:09:00.001-08:002009-11-14T12:14:52.831-08:00Strange happeningsLast night around midnight Jeremy and I were awoken by the the water being turned on in the boy's bathroom. I got up to see what was going on to find Riley in the tub with his pajamas on. When I asked him what he was doing his reply was "I just felt like taking a bath". I am not sure if he was sleep walking, or bathing, or if the urge to take a bath was so strong that there was no time to take his p.j.'s off either way I am glad I am a light sleeper.Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-64552019516793068562009-10-06T12:50:00.001-07:002009-10-06T12:50:59.368-07:00Happy Halloween!!!<div style='background-color:#e9e9e9; width: 425px;'><object id='A64060' quality='high' data='http://aka.zero.jibjab.com/client/zero/ClientZero_EmbedViewer.swf?external_make_id=Z2MGTcDeini1jm9W&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=JibJab' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' height='319' width='425'><param name='wmode' value='transparent'></param><param name='movie' value='http://aka.zero.jibjab.com/client/zero/ClientZero_EmbedViewer.swf?external_make_id=Z2MGTcDeini1jm9W&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=JibJab'></param><param name='scaleMode' value='showAll'></param><param name='quality' value='high'></param><param name='allowNetworking' value='all'></param><param name='allowFullScreen' value='true' /><param name='FlashVars' value='external_make_id=Z2MGTcDeini1jm9W&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=JibJab'></param><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='always'></param></object><div style='text-align:center; width:435px; margin-top:6px;'>Try JibJab Sendables® <a href='http://sendables.jibjab.com/ecards'>eCards</a> today!</div></div>Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-27056725355440430702009-08-20T13:36:00.000-07:002009-08-20T13:37:14.038-07:00Glad to know I am not the only one who feels like this.<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/R2a8TRSgzZY&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/R2a8TRSgzZY&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-70386470541879960022009-08-09T00:23:00.000-07:002009-08-09T00:50:21.136-07:00Surfing, kayaking and other beach activitiesWe are so fortunate to have Lorenzo is the ABA therapy program that we do. They are AWESOME!!!!!! Nearly every weekend they have some sort of adventure planned. A few weeks ago it was ice skating then paddle boarding and today it was kayaking. Lorenzo was having one of his days but warmed up quickly. He loves one of the skills trainers (pictured in numerous shots with Lorenzo) and if anyone can get Lorenzo out of his funk it is Mr. Matt. Riley missed out on kayaking today because he had a sleep over at school for student council. Yes you heard me right, I think it is a bit strange but maybe it is just because we never did things like that when I was in school. 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOqE9KQ1H_hxxPRNzRoY5rfm8enRa9izUMH_-lVInjP9PuriPcrutQ7y1AbqO_xsRDns3i1y0gzFamzsNvwVpJ5F1jGiMHxYIgYcjxv4XnvoyhCUHcXqeMyEzZjLKvrR9RY6bpCYJr4o/s400/P1020580.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367867418233902002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxY7Pcok5LF6N1CLrH9jLeonEr2p_FhSBGCNBqG4u_pnRKk6JQGk9QMja6FxuP7cQBX2W1cu5rd3E3I5QA6v7qviYogvZbW4etxvaRx-NjAM8sz5IQp_92KLWLbq1m83v-1T5yCfOIDk/s1600-h/P1020579.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxY7Pcok5LF6N1CLrH9jLeonEr2p_FhSBGCNBqG4u_pnRKk6JQGk9QMja6FxuP7cQBX2W1cu5rd3E3I5QA6v7qviYogvZbW4etxvaRx-NjAM8sz5IQp_92KLWLbq1m83v-1T5yCfOIDk/s400/P1020579.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367867412725046034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyFHWCa9t1vE3tl6cFXNrFerdLZ1i_ze1ivZidhzwSB0NQj71ute7iRfp9YEYNid-zwnrq8f-xyCL62PPl4WA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Here is Riley's first attempts at surfing. he only wiped out a few times and I think the instructor fell off the board twice. He loved it. Aces hooked up with this awesome organization that takes kids (and adults) who have disabilities surfing. It was so much fun to see all of these people out there helping each other. They are awesome, they even took Riley so he would not feel left out.Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-51041473989456686962009-07-31T18:34:00.000-07:002009-07-31T18:50:36.222-07:00A Good DayWell summer vacation has come and gone here. The kids went back to school today (with the exception of Liam, he starts Tuesday) and the house was quiet without them. It was nice for a while but I have a feeling I am really going to miss them during the day especially since Jeremy is gone.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xYNtliDskWNLmw3AhBfQ5gEnyGZA-9xGPkRkrxJLVXrDPlkpSFtkDNdwHiryJ0TaD3UHmjHQFLnBHJLsh2iwFLyWrBhrODSY8v2I7B_KZW3F5vAPpw58BUKJH64pwwy9HY_BB2sAzy8/s1600-h/P1020572.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xYNtliDskWNLmw3AhBfQ5gEnyGZA-9xGPkRkrxJLVXrDPlkpSFtkDNdwHiryJ0TaD3UHmjHQFLnBHJLsh2iwFLyWrBhrODSY8v2I7B_KZW3F5vAPpw58BUKJH64pwwy9HY_BB2sAzy8/s400/P1020572.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364803867361827762"></a><br />Lorenzo had a wonderful day with minimal crying and was super happy when I picked him up. That always puts me in a good mood. Riley loves his new teacher and is excited about a bunch of the new classroom policy's they have lol.<br /><br />I also thought I had better put up some pictures from Liam's birthday. Jeremy this is for you! We missed not having your harmonies :( We love you!<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyMhNvfHUdpC0aKz82_PgW6kmodFFNkMuWvzpL8KrQ3uGoEm4r3IsjhgsQ6FpUFtFTM-tDJnt4RHoGzALWssw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-63521194849527824722009-07-27T16:34:00.001-07:002009-07-27T16:35:07.760-07:00Happy Anniversary Jeremy!<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5750233&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5750233&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/5750233">I love you! Happy Anniversary!</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2061946">Briana Ward</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />I posted this a day early for you as I know it is already Tuesday the 28th for you. I love you and miss you tons!!! Happy Anniversary!!!Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006268531657279719.post-18778679616448339652009-07-23T17:15:00.000-07:002009-07-23T17:39:15.186-07:00Wand Factory<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_ua_RnNVQJ9dcIcAAirrC5Bd1VO9AxeLKSFGb0XpxezaARd2wYvbNf-9pYM5YmC-k8rU2H3KuCZyapBQrrlPCH6iEmdkIvWq9EVvIbPFB02jQEkSIgi1dJCapgu2qpXvxD7zIteZcTQ/s1600-h/P1020565.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_ua_RnNVQJ9dcIcAAirrC5Bd1VO9AxeLKSFGb0XpxezaARd2wYvbNf-9pYM5YmC-k8rU2H3KuCZyapBQrrlPCH6iEmdkIvWq9EVvIbPFB02jQEkSIgi1dJCapgu2qpXvxD7zIteZcTQ/s400/P1020565.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361819581456663490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbPp3okA9k9N03kyclzdgLFxMsdCy3E-TGu0KFrfEzqJtaXVM-ZX5NSwseXcBwW9BT1GVZkw0EHxWQy51MmJHePRgxSc1da4VbHq45E-TENAbzswgxtp9cny1BB8umAg-WrW_8OqOV9g/s1600-h/P1020558.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbPp3okA9k9N03kyclzdgLFxMsdCy3E-TGu0KFrfEzqJtaXVM-ZX5NSwseXcBwW9BT1GVZkw0EHxWQy51MmJHePRgxSc1da4VbHq45E-TENAbzswgxtp9cny1BB8umAg-WrW_8OqOV9g/s400/P1020558.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361819572013808690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MJB7oLDjs5jSioY3DiIz9nbqfcVjx2W5_6cYVh6qCunqJM0_2sCLo7RVwQS1oU2aU4u7esJP-41ZzqfxWHct1whO7fNBVYwilp8Edi8_zi24Vl0KFikMl0yY8fg5pikHgu50HwqRHPg/s1600-h/P1020556.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MJB7oLDjs5jSioY3DiIz9nbqfcVjx2W5_6cYVh6qCunqJM0_2sCLo7RVwQS1oU2aU4u7esJP-41ZzqfxWHct1whO7fNBVYwilp8Edi8_zi24Vl0KFikMl0yY8fg5pikHgu50HwqRHPg/s400/P1020556.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361819565931365698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5TZ3LalFIq-6fgPfw-2JAy3BCIau9gqj6oWW9PGAdYsyySii6tAOErB_IlVPQz2onGzy44k9K52kdLBzk7SKxMQwdrpqeIOzK8Pg6cNLVTjvgk1cCCElYt7fSFwZJP8kGKqBu73ZT0Zk/s1600-h/P1020554.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5TZ3LalFIq-6fgPfw-2JAy3BCIau9gqj6oWW9PGAdYsyySii6tAOErB_IlVPQz2onGzy44k9K52kdLBzk7SKxMQwdrpqeIOzK8Pg6cNLVTjvgk1cCCElYt7fSFwZJP8kGKqBu73ZT0Zk/s400/P1020554.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361819556538881458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5_XASP33KnowuYW4XgaTGgrco0m8F6V5CyWZVs0ZfZoITfktGuoBPDxS_DOCMG01I1kL2uenu9m3cZ-pWqlwbQYzUtXXHv5p5I9evyYNOcuQtUyVyyl40qIGhlLyGAoAWLn2_fwgIGE/s1600-h/P1020553.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5_XASP33KnowuYW4XgaTGgrco0m8F6V5CyWZVs0ZfZoITfktGuoBPDxS_DOCMG01I1kL2uenu9m3cZ-pWqlwbQYzUtXXHv5p5I9evyYNOcuQtUyVyyl40qIGhlLyGAoAWLn2_fwgIGE/s400/P1020553.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361819547370267794" /></a><br />Here are a few pictures of the wands we made last week. Lorenzo has become obsessed, I have been making wands all week. He is coming up with the designs and it has been my job to make it. he about flipped out when he discovered he had left his favorite wand at the store while we were school shopping but what a relief to be able to tell him "that's ok, we can go home and make more".Briana Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09026490367090617116noreply@blogger.com0