July 4th - Happy Birthday Brady Taylor
Brady Taylor is such an amazing person. He has been Brian's best friend almost his entire life. He is a member of the National Guard and one of the sweetest men I know.
July 9th - Happy Birthday Lynn Wood
Lynn is such a great Father. He is a wonderful example and very loving. He gives great advice and tells the best stories. We love you Lynn!
July 14th - Happy Birthday Jeff Wood
Jeff is one awesome dude. We love hanging out with him and his family. He always makes me laugh and is always willing to help.
July 17th - Happy Birthday Liz
My childhood Best Friend -- so many awesome memories with her.
July 27th - Happy Birthday Rachel Cramer
One of the cutest chicks I know. I got to watch Rachel perform this summer and she is such a ham. She is sweet and caring and very loved.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
I can't believe you made me do this, Gina!
This is a tag! A hilarious tag! You have to take a picture of yourself at arms length -right now - no matter where you are. I tag EVERYONE! Show me what you are up to.
This is me, at work, trying to take my own picture on the sly. hahaha - Don't tell anyone I am checking blogs at work. :)
Father's Day Fantastics
The Saturday before Father's Day, Brian and I went 4-wheeling at Murdock Bay. We rode a couple different trails and then it started to rain. We headed back to the trucks for lunch and it was a down-pour. So we headed home.. .. ..
Brian and I by Lost Lake - Brian used to camp here every year when he was young.
It was really beautiful. There was water everywhere!
On Sunday, we had a BBQ with the Wood Family. This is a picture of Brooklyn, Rachel, Connor and Dusty hanging out on the swing at Grandma's house.
Brian and Steph
Connor Scott
Lynn - all of the brothers and sisters went in together and got Lynn a gift card to Cabela's.
Nieces and Nephews - Trent, Madi, Caden, Ryan, Brooklyn and Rachel
On Wednesday, we had a BBQ at the Dana house. This is me, my sister, my dad, Duece and Ziggy
This is Ziggy attacking the plant.
Brian and Stephanie
Me and my sister playing tetherball. I wasn't very good at all.
Allee Bug
Tyler T
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.
And that we'd grow apart,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.
The woman I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away.
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear father,
From your forever grateful kid.
Monday, June 22, 2009
June Birthdays
Happy Birthday to my sister, Alisha. She turned 32 this year. She has two beautiful and amazing daughters who keep us all on our toes and are aways making us laugh - just like their mom. She works with babies at the Christ Lutheran school and they all adore her. She is fun and full of energy. You know you'll be smiling when she is around.
Happy Birthday to our nephew, Ryan. He is such a great boy. He excels in sports and has the sweetest smile in the world.
Happy Birthday to SWilkes. I met Stephanie at Remax and loved getting to know her. She was always kind and trying to make everyone happy. I miss seeing her.
Happy Birthday to our sis-in-law, Nan. Nan is one of the coolest chicks I know. She's a photographer, like me - so I love chatting with her about it. She loves crafts too. She loves the outdoors and hunting and horses. She's a fun mom and a great example.
Happy Birthday June Friends and Family!!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Fun Times in May and June
Above is a picture of Christa, Kensie and me. We're at Bryce Canyon and trying to look tough.
These are some girls I work with celebrating my birthday with me. They bought cheesecake - gotta love it!
This is Whitney, my neice. She is beautiful. We went to dinner at the pizza factory for my birthday.
I love these flowers. Daisies are my favorite and I thought the coloring on these was awesome.
This is at the Clayton Year End party. It rained, but it was so much fun. These girls are all pretty amazing and I am blessed to know them.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Turning 27
I have been 27 years old for 2 days now. It's a little odd when you try to ponder about how many years you've been alive. It's made me think a lot about what I've done in those 27 years and what I plan to do in the next 27 years. I've also tried to think about all the great things that have happened in the past year. So... I am going to list 27 things I am grateful for or excited for or have been thinking about...
1. I love photography. It brings so much joy into my life. I love capturing moments that no one wants to forget. I love watching a sun set through the lens of my camera. I love animals. I love children. I love capturing the genuine excitement and love on someone's wedding day. I can't get enough.
2. I am grateful for my nieces and nephews. I am grateful for how loved they can make me feel. I am grateful that every time I see them, my worries drift away. I am grateful for their honesty and their smiles.
3. I am grateful for lessons I've learned this year. One lesson in particular, When you go on vacation, you are there to have fun - so chill. I know things can go wrong sometimes, but when you are somewhere to have fun - laugh it off and keep on going. Don't wind yourself too tight.
4. I am grateful for laughter. I cannot explain how much laughter can make someone's day. If you can put a smile on your face and laugh and joke - I strongly believe your life will be much brighter.
5. I am grateful for good friends. This past year I've realized how awesome my friends can be. There is one in particular that I could call and tell her ANYTHING and I mean, ANYTHING and she'd still love me. I have one friend in particular who gives the best advice. She always knows what to say. And I have another set of friends in particular who would help with anything and always push me along to do things they know I really want to do. :)
6. I am grateful for my parents. I get frustrated sometimes, but when it really comes down to it -- my folks are being darn amazing. I've had scares with both my parents where they were injured or had a very serious issue and I was able to realize how important they truly are to me. My mom and dad give me so much. Not only do I live with them and they feed me, but I learn so much from them. I learn to give 100%. I learn to always help out your friends. I've learned to love your family no matter what, when, where and why. I've learned to take life as it comes.
7. I adore my job. Yes, there are some days I do not want to go, but I really love what I do. I love the design element. I love the customer service element. I love the photography element.
8. I adore my boss. He is one of the best people I know. He is so intelligent. He is sincere. He is hard-working. I consider him a friend.
9. I love the girls I work with - all of them - from every office. That is one thing that makes my job so lovable. The girls are sweet. They make me laugh and they care.
10. I love Clayton Productions. I've been a teacher there for 4 years, but this past year I was also able to be the Assistant Dance Company director. I learned so much. I got to know a lot of the girls and the teachers. I have gained so much this past year. LOVE YOU ALL!
11. I love Christmas. Every year I love it more and more. I love the togetherness it brings. I love the lights. I love the snow. I love the music.
12. Guns. I know how weird you think I am right now. But I am so grateful for my right to bear arms. I love the knowledge I have about shooting. I love going out and shooting targets (like men made out of balloons). I really enjoy the sport.
13. The Outdoors. I feel like that is enough said. Amazing. Beautiful. Inspiring.
14. My Dog. Duece is such a wonderful creature. I cannot explain how many days I come home tired and irritable and his little face turns it all around.
15. Dancing/Performing. It is freeing.
16. Choreography. I love putting dances together and teaching people.
17. I am so grateful that Brian was accepted to pharmacy school this year. He worked so hard and is so deserving.
18. My husband. I'm not sure I can come up with the words to tell you how grateful I am for Brian. I know he loves me and wants the best for me. I know he wants me with him through every part of his life. He can make me feel like I am living in paradise. He truly is my match.
19. Poetry. I love poetry. I love reading it. I love writing it. I love listening to it. I love sharing it.
20. Art - In all forms.
21. The Sun
22. Swimming. I really like the water. I like swimming pools. I like lakes.
23. Rain. Especially lately. I love the thunderstorms. I adore thunderstorms.
24. My garden. Brian and I and my parents planted our first garden together this year. We planted tomatoes (a couple different kinds), cucumbers, zucchini, squash, potatoes, carrots and corn. They are started to come up and I am very excited about that. I LOVE fresh vegetables.
25. My In-Laws. Amazing people. Brian's parents taught us a lot about our garden. Sheila is going to teach me to can this year. Talented and great people.
26. Lazy days. Naps. Cuddling with Brian. Watching our Shows. Listening to Music.
27. Trials. It seems interesting to choose to be grateful for your trials, but you learn a lot about your self when you go through certain things. I hope to continue learning who I am and trying to make myself better.
Thank you! Thank you to all of you who love and support me. Thank you to those who make me laugh. Thank you to those who help me through my day to day struggles and make me feel loved and needed. Thank you for being a part of my life. All of you who read my blog and all of the blogs I read are a part of who I am, the thoughts that run through my head and examples of who I am striving to become. I love my life. I really do. And I hope I am living it as well as I should be.. .. ..
1. I love photography. It brings so much joy into my life. I love capturing moments that no one wants to forget. I love watching a sun set through the lens of my camera. I love animals. I love children. I love capturing the genuine excitement and love on someone's wedding day. I can't get enough.
2. I am grateful for my nieces and nephews. I am grateful for how loved they can make me feel. I am grateful that every time I see them, my worries drift away. I am grateful for their honesty and their smiles.
3. I am grateful for lessons I've learned this year. One lesson in particular, When you go on vacation, you are there to have fun - so chill. I know things can go wrong sometimes, but when you are somewhere to have fun - laugh it off and keep on going. Don't wind yourself too tight.
4. I am grateful for laughter. I cannot explain how much laughter can make someone's day. If you can put a smile on your face and laugh and joke - I strongly believe your life will be much brighter.
5. I am grateful for good friends. This past year I've realized how awesome my friends can be. There is one in particular that I could call and tell her ANYTHING and I mean, ANYTHING and she'd still love me. I have one friend in particular who gives the best advice. She always knows what to say. And I have another set of friends in particular who would help with anything and always push me along to do things they know I really want to do. :)
6. I am grateful for my parents. I get frustrated sometimes, but when it really comes down to it -- my folks are being darn amazing. I've had scares with both my parents where they were injured or had a very serious issue and I was able to realize how important they truly are to me. My mom and dad give me so much. Not only do I live with them and they feed me, but I learn so much from them. I learn to give 100%. I learn to always help out your friends. I've learned to love your family no matter what, when, where and why. I've learned to take life as it comes.
7. I adore my job. Yes, there are some days I do not want to go, but I really love what I do. I love the design element. I love the customer service element. I love the photography element.
8. I adore my boss. He is one of the best people I know. He is so intelligent. He is sincere. He is hard-working. I consider him a friend.
9. I love the girls I work with - all of them - from every office. That is one thing that makes my job so lovable. The girls are sweet. They make me laugh and they care.
10. I love Clayton Productions. I've been a teacher there for 4 years, but this past year I was also able to be the Assistant Dance Company director. I learned so much. I got to know a lot of the girls and the teachers. I have gained so much this past year. LOVE YOU ALL!
11. I love Christmas. Every year I love it more and more. I love the togetherness it brings. I love the lights. I love the snow. I love the music.
12. Guns. I know how weird you think I am right now. But I am so grateful for my right to bear arms. I love the knowledge I have about shooting. I love going out and shooting targets (like men made out of balloons). I really enjoy the sport.
13. The Outdoors. I feel like that is enough said. Amazing. Beautiful. Inspiring.
14. My Dog. Duece is such a wonderful creature. I cannot explain how many days I come home tired and irritable and his little face turns it all around.
15. Dancing/Performing. It is freeing.
16. Choreography. I love putting dances together and teaching people.
17. I am so grateful that Brian was accepted to pharmacy school this year. He worked so hard and is so deserving.
18. My husband. I'm not sure I can come up with the words to tell you how grateful I am for Brian. I know he loves me and wants the best for me. I know he wants me with him through every part of his life. He can make me feel like I am living in paradise. He truly is my match.
19. Poetry. I love poetry. I love reading it. I love writing it. I love listening to it. I love sharing it.
20. Art - In all forms.
21. The Sun
22. Swimming. I really like the water. I like swimming pools. I like lakes.
23. Rain. Especially lately. I love the thunderstorms. I adore thunderstorms.
24. My garden. Brian and I and my parents planted our first garden together this year. We planted tomatoes (a couple different kinds), cucumbers, zucchini, squash, potatoes, carrots and corn. They are started to come up and I am very excited about that. I LOVE fresh vegetables.
25. My In-Laws. Amazing people. Brian's parents taught us a lot about our garden. Sheila is going to teach me to can this year. Talented and great people.
26. Lazy days. Naps. Cuddling with Brian. Watching our Shows. Listening to Music.
27. Trials. It seems interesting to choose to be grateful for your trials, but you learn a lot about your self when you go through certain things. I hope to continue learning who I am and trying to make myself better.
Thank you! Thank you to all of you who love and support me. Thank you to those who make me laugh. Thank you to those who help me through my day to day struggles and make me feel loved and needed. Thank you for being a part of my life. All of you who read my blog and all of the blogs I read are a part of who I am, the thoughts that run through my head and examples of who I am striving to become. I love my life. I really do. And I hope I am living it as well as I should be.. .. ..
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
May Birthdays
I wanted to wish a Happy Birthday to all the May birthdays. I am sorry I don't have a picture of everyone who has a May birthday on my computer :(
May 7th
Happy Birthday Monica
Even though I haven't seen her for a year.:( Just kidding, not quite that long. I met Monica working at REMAX. She was so much fun to work with - I never had a dull day. She's easy to talk to and gives great advice. She is full of life and brings a smile to my face!
May 17th
Happy Birthday Ford
Ford is my very best friends husband. He is one amazing person. I love watching him with his wife. I can tell how much love they have for one another - I just wish I saw them more.
May 19th
Happy Birthday Connor
This little boy is so dang cute. He has the best little grin and the cutest laugh. He is so fun to watch with Brian.
May 20th
Happy Birthday Rich
Rich is one of my most favorite people on this earth - literally. We've become pretty good friends over the years. He is someone I know I could come to for anything (I might get made fun of first, but then he'd help - no questions asked). He's also very talented. He knows so many things and is fun to have conversations with.
May 27th
Happy Birthday Courtney
So beautiful. I feel like I have watched this girl grow up from a distance and she is becoming quite an amazing person. Courtney is very well-rounded. She's fun. She's intelligent. Love you Court!
May 28th
Happy Birthday Bryson
What a tender little boy! His smile is to die for. He is just trying to balance and maybe walk. He is such a good baby. He can brighten anyones day.
May 28th
Happy Birthday Natalie
Natalie is seriously one of the nicest people in the world. She would not hurt a fly and she would help anyone with anything if they needed her. She is also a great mother. I love watching her with her son.
May 31st
Happy Birthday Kristin
I've known Kristin for about 10 years now. She is genuine and awesome. She always makes me laugh. We have some great memories together. :)
I have so many things to blog about, but my time is always limited - so there will be more to come: Mother's Day, Turkey Hunts, Dance Concert, etc.
May 7th
Happy Birthday Monica
Even though I haven't seen her for a year.:( Just kidding, not quite that long. I met Monica working at REMAX. She was so much fun to work with - I never had a dull day. She's easy to talk to and gives great advice. She is full of life and brings a smile to my face!
May 17th
Happy Birthday Ford
Ford is my very best friends husband. He is one amazing person. I love watching him with his wife. I can tell how much love they have for one another - I just wish I saw them more.
May 19th
Happy Birthday Connor
This little boy is so dang cute. He has the best little grin and the cutest laugh. He is so fun to watch with Brian.
May 20th
Happy Birthday Rich
Rich is one of my most favorite people on this earth - literally. We've become pretty good friends over the years. He is someone I know I could come to for anything (I might get made fun of first, but then he'd help - no questions asked). He's also very talented. He knows so many things and is fun to have conversations with.
May 27th
Happy Birthday Courtney
So beautiful. I feel like I have watched this girl grow up from a distance and she is becoming quite an amazing person. Courtney is very well-rounded. She's fun. She's intelligent. Love you Court!
May 28th
Happy Birthday Bryson
What a tender little boy! His smile is to die for. He is just trying to balance and maybe walk. He is such a good baby. He can brighten anyones day.
May 28th
Happy Birthday Natalie
Natalie is seriously one of the nicest people in the world. She would not hurt a fly and she would help anyone with anything if they needed her. She is also a great mother. I love watching her with her son.
May 31st
Happy Birthday Kristin
I've known Kristin for about 10 years now. She is genuine and awesome. She always makes me laugh. We have some great memories together. :)
I have so many things to blog about, but my time is always limited - so there will be more to come: Mother's Day, Turkey Hunts, Dance Concert, etc.
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About Me
- Brian and Stephanie Wood
- We have been married for over 8 years. In those 8 years we've lived in Taylorsville, St. George and Cedar City and now have our first home in West Valley City. Brian is currently a pharmacy technician and attending school to become a pharmacist. He loves the outdoors: hunting, camping and 4-wheeling. He's also taken up some interest in backpacking. Stephanie is working as an independant contractor doing photography, data entry, graphic design, cleaning, finances, etc. She is also an admin for Zions Securities. She is still teaching at Clayton Productions, has her own photography business (Wood Photography) and a little craft business (Woodn't You Know). (website http://wood-photo.blogspot.com or www.myspace.com/woodphotography). Stephanie is also attending WGU and hopes to have her degree finished by the end this year. Stephanie loves scrapbooking, movies, poetry, photography, bike riding, dancing and the outdoors. We're loving life and living it to the fullest we can!