Sweet Nothings

Honor Roll

2012-02-02T07:58:00.000-08:00

Brynn did so awesome this semester in 7th grade! She was honored with the highest in her class for getting a 4.0 GPA! You Rock Brynn!

2012-01-29T16:35:00.000-08:00

Today we were hurrying off to church, when Luke remembered he forgot something in the house. So I stopped and he ran in. Kamryn then says "Lets leave him, that would be funny!" Drew says "NO!" (Thinking he was going to say something like "that's not nice") he goes on to say "No, because then it wouldn't be fair that he gets to stay home from church, and I don't!"

Happy 4th "Burpday" Kamryn!

2012-01-24T08:41:00.000-08:00

Kamryn is 4yrs and so excited. She has been asking all month when her "Burpday" will be. Kamryn is such a sweetie. She gets a big puckered lip if she is in trouble at any degree. She loves being mom's baby and lets everyone know it. She is constantly trying to sound out the letters in words and

loves to sing songs. How lucky am I to get to cuddle you everyday. We love our little Love Bug!

My parents happened to be on a break from their China mission and was here for the festivities!

Friends Party

We had a little friends party for Kam. Brynn helped me do all the games.

Blowing out the
cupcake at her party.
I am sure she was wishing for more
My Little Pony's!

Girls playing Just Dance!

Ava Garcia, Sarah Markham, Kamryn Salisbury, Paige Ewell, Katelyn Bachigaulipi

Following Council

2012-01-15T13:13:00.000-08:00

During a scripture study the topic came up on garments and how they are a safety to us. Sunday morning Drew came down wearing this extra t-shirt under his church clothes. I asked why he had that on and he said he wanted to be protected!

That same Sunday a man told Drew if he wanted to look like a missionary he better start tucking in his shirt, and Drew told him "Nah, I will just start tucking it in after my mission." Oh Drew!

Disneyland Day

2012-01-13T13:39:00.000-08:00

The kids had a day off of school so a bunch of families went to Disneyland. It was such a fun day just taking our time and enjoying each other's company.......until we lost Kamryn! We had just finished riding Soaring and all headed over to Scream'in, which is across the whole park. Travis was pushing the stroller so I thought he had Kamryn, and I was up front visiting, so he thought I had her. By the time we realized she was missing we were all the way across the park! So Travis took off running back to Soaring and then I took off running after him....nice dramatic scene! The scary thing is we didn't know where/when she had wandered off between here and there! Travis said he prayed the whole way while running that she would be safe where we left her. He made it there first and found her sitting by a Disneyland worker right where we had left from Soaring. She was just jumping around and playing, not seeming too upset. Travis ran up behind her and threw her up in the air and caught her! So glad that our story ended happy!

Luke and Kennedy about to blast off from Scream'in

Kamryn & Mom on the swing's. Awww Kamryn safe with us!

Weeeeeee!

Part of the crowd enjoying Small World!

Salisbury's, Markham's, Wilson's, & Horspool's

Sunbeams

2012-01-01T21:23:00.000-08:00

Kamryn started Sunbeams today......my baby girl, I can't believe all my kids have entered the Primary world! I kept peeking in the window at her and she sat on her seat the whole time and was trying so hard to sing words to songs she didn't know yet!

Kamryn & Sarah

Kamryns best buddy who lives 3 doors down started Sunbeams with her.

Kamryn & Sarah

Wicked!!

2011-12-29T20:52:00.000-08:00

Our friends the Markhams had some extra tickets to the play Wicked.....they called us the day before to see if we wanted to go.....let me think....ummm...YES! I have been begging Travis to take me for a few months and the opportunity came at the perfect time. The play was awesome and the voices were INCREDIBLE!

We headed to LA and grabbed dinner then went into Hollywood to the Pantages Theatre, it was such a great night! Afterwards we waited for the 2 lead parts to come out so we could get our pictures with them!

AWESOME NIGHT!

The actress for Elphaba...the Wicked Witch of the West(she was green in the play)! She had the best voice!

The actress for Galinda the Good Witch!

Pretend City

2011-12-29T18:17:00.000-08:00

Over the break we went to a place called Pretend City down in Irvine. It is this whole little city for kids to pretend and play. It was so cute, my kids loved it.

Luke

Mail Man

Fire Fighter

Police Man

Drew

Fire Fighter

Pulling money from the ATM machine.

Kamryn

On stage as a Princess!

Watering a Garden

Cafe Cook...she made me lunch!

Kennedy

Running a 911 call center......not sure how excited she is about this?

Brynn loved it too (Just didn't get any pictures)!

Afterward we grabbed pizza and ate on a bluff over the beach! The weatherwas perfect at the high 70's!

Lunch Time

Kamryn had a sad face because there was fog rolling in and getting closer to us. She later told me she was scared of getting lost in the fog!

Merry Christmas 2011

2011-12-25T17:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas morning was on Sunday this year.....so since we have 9am church we made the kids wait to open their gifts till we were home. Then we would have no interruptions. I have never seen my kids head to the car that fast after "Amen." was said!

Brynn's favorite gift was a Beach Cruiser!

Kennedy's favorite gift was a Pink Scooter!

Luke's favorite gift was the "Green Machine" (it spins in circles).

Drew's favorite gift was a set of Power Rangers.

Kamryn's favorite gift was the My Little Pony Shutterfly!

Had a wonderful Christmas!

Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T17:43:00.000-08:00

We have started a fun new tradtion last year. We go bowling on Christmas Eve Day as a family.

We bowled a couple games and had pizza, it was a fun time. I think I got the lowest score out of anyone.....even Kamryn:/

Here is the ginger bread house the kids decorated.....

Later that night we had Clint and his family over for Christmas Eve dinner, a video on Christ's Birth, and a present exchange. Love this night!

Christmas Card 2011

2011-12-22T10:57:00.001-08:00

Salisbury Summary2011

Travis stillbalances a busy life as a business ownerand Bishop. We were able to get away on a trip to Spain, we loved seeinganother part of the world.

Meredith keeps the house ticking like clockwork, andloves working with the Young Women's.

Brynn 12yrs. started junior high this year and is workingon the student council and runs the lunch time activities.

Kennedy 10yrs. ishappy to have her ears pierced and begs for a gourmet breakfast every morning.

Luke 8yrs. gotbaptized this year and lives for throwing the football before school everymorning with dad.

Drew 6yrs. is enjoying "big kid" school and isconcerned he will never lose a tooth, and will smile with baby teeth forever.

Kamryn 3yrs. loves her little pre-school group and findssafety in mom (since the older kids randomly scare her with a pig mask)

We think of youoften and cherish the memories we have made with you!

Anniversary of 14yrs!

2011-12-19T10:14:00.000-08:00

Travis and I celebrated our 14yr anniversary this year. We slipped away for a night and did some Christmas shopping at Victoria Gardens, which is a really nice out door mall. We went to the movies and saw the new Mission Impossible on an IMAX screen, which was crazy because you felt like you were doing some of the stunts. We then enjoyed a yummy dinner at Lucille's.....headed to our hotel and were asleep by 9pm. That either means we are over scheduled or getting old! Either way it felt great! Loved the gift of "PEACE" this year for a night!

Ward Christmas Party

2011-12-17T18:41:00.000-08:00

We had a fun ward Christmas party this year. Dinner , a band, and a visit from Santa!

Kamryn was scared when she first saw Santa, but when I mentioned that she gets a candy cane when she sits on his lap, she suddenly changed her mind about him.

Drew & Santa

Kennedy & Santa

I couldn't get Luke (too cool) or Brynn (too embarrassed) to sit on his lap!

Christmas Baking

2011-12-16T18:32:00.000-08:00

So for Christmas this year Sherri got all the girls matching Christmas aprons, they each have our name on them. Such a cute idea!

Grandma Salisbury & Kamryn in their matching aprons.

Time for some Christmas goodies. We turned up the Christmas music and started baking. The girls had fun decorating the cookies, while I had fun sneaking bites of cookie dough!

Christmas Programs

2011-12-15T18:22:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year where all the kids have their Christmas musicals.........

Drew singing Rudolf

Drew with his teach Mrs. Kerr who we adore!

Kennedy's school musical(above)

Kennedy singing with the activity day girls(below)

Ariana's Wedding

2011-12-10T16:42:00.000-08:00

Travis's little sister got married on Dec 10th in the Columbia River Temple. We flew in and there was freezing fog, making it difficult for the plane to land. After some prayers, the plane landed. It was 22 degrees out and all the tree's looked like this, it was cold, but beautiful!

Travis went out with his brothers while they did a bit of duck hunting.

Waiting outside the Temple for the Bride and Groom!

Mr. & Mrs. Clyde

All of Travis brothers and sisters were here!

Look at all those brothers!

Brynn holding the bouquet....dreaming of her big day!

The cousin of the groom is Spencer Hadley who plays football for BYU. Luke had to get a shot with him.

Our family outside the temple.

A full wedding day can wipe you out......

The reception night......

Cutting the cake.....it was sooo good!

Kennedy and Brynn

I am so grateful we took the whole family up there. It was such a special day with such a special feeling, I am so happy my kids were able to feel that and be apart of this day. I know this day left a strong impression on all their little spirits!

"What are you doing?"

2011-12-08T15:34:00.000-08:00

So whenever I make Kamryn upset, she instantly throws her hand back (just as this picture) like she is going to hit me......

So I always ask "What are you doing?" and right away she fibs and says "Nothing, I am just scratching back here." It's one of the cutest little lies she tells!

Hoop Shoot 2011

2011-12-07T15:23:00.000-08:00

Luke did a basketball competition at his elementary school where he won the most shots out of all of 3rd grade (Later his PE coach told me he actually had the most shots out of all the grade levels). So he went to a city competition called Hoop Shoot where he went against all the other 3rd grade winners in the city. Whoever gets the most shots out of 20 wins. Luke took second place out of Yucaipa! Way to go Luke!

He won a trophy, hat, and basketball!

He got his picture in the paper.

Family support!

Luke said his favorite part was getting the trophy & hat!

Dreaming of Christmas

2011-12-04T15:40:00.000-08:00

We decorated for Christmas, I love the glow of the Christmas tree at night. Kamryn looked so cozy sleeping next to the tree I had to capture it......dreaming of a White Christmas, unfortunately she will have to keep dreaming!

State Champions

2011-12-03T13:16:00.000-08:00

Travis and Luke took a whirlwind trip to Seattle for a day. His two younger brothers were playing in the State Championship game of football for Connell High school (where Travis went too).......No one knew they were coming so it was a fun surprise for his family and brothers to see them there!

On the flight

A shot from the plane.....

Go Connell! Chandler (a Senior) is the quarterback and Garrett ( a Sophomore) is the kicker (not in the photo).

They Won!

Luke Salisbury, Garrett Salisbury, Chandler Salisbury, and Travis Salisbury

Luke's Trip Highlight: Watching the game, going to McDonalds, and making up a hand shake with dad.

Thanksgiving Week

2011-11-24T15:59:00.000-08:00

So for Thanksgiving week we stayed around here and had our own family time. The first couple of days we braved the crowds at Disneyland.

A couple stopped and gave us these two Mickey & Goofey stuffed animals because they said they didn't have room in their suitcases to take them back on the plane. My kids were thrilled! Thank you to whomever you were, you made my kids day!

The kids in line for California Scream'n....it's their favorite ride at the park. It has a good balance of easy, but thrill.

This is us on the huge Mickey Ferris Wheel at California Adventure. The older I am getting the more afraid of heights I am becoming.....so I was super nervous in this picture (notice the cell phone grip...ready to call 911 at any minute)! Look at Kamryn's face. She was so scared she had the shivers and she kept saying "I can't stop wiggling". It didn't help that Travis would over exaggerate his every move making the cage move more! Needless to say I got a bit snappy up there. Not planning on riding it again any time soon!

Bug's Life Movie

Since we had no visitors ths year and no family around our friends the Ewell's invited us over for Thanksgiving dinner....it was soooooo yum!

This is not everyone....just a random picture of those anxious to eat pie! Thank you Ewells for thinking of and taking care of our family.

Drew's 6th Birthday

2011-11-10T13:13:00.000-08:00

Drew's birthday morning!

We had a friend party for him. His friends came over for dinner, wii, and hot tubing!

Landon, Kamryn, Kimball, Pearce, Drew, Matthew, Conah

Brock ,Luke ,Dane

Playing Just Dance!

On his real birthday Travis took him out to Dairy Queen after school on a date.

I am so grateful to call you my son. Drew you have such a tender heart. You make us laugh with your witty humor everyday(wonder where that came from?)! We love you Drew Boo!

Bonus Room Makeover

2011-11-04T14:07:00.000-07:00

Before....

We finally did our bonus room! We love the big over-sized sectional. The picture doesn't do it justice, but it's huge. All 7 of us can sprawl out and not even touch each other, which cuts down on sibling conflict.....looking forward to some peaceful family movie nights together!

After...

Halloween 2011

2011-10-31T13:54:00.000-07:00

We had a great Halloween Holiday. Filled with friend and ward parties.....and lots of pumpkin goodies!

Spooky Salisbury Clan

Brynn "Vampire gal" 12yrs.

Kennedy "Dorothy" 10yrs.

Luke "Jack Sparrow" 8yrs.

Drew "Luke Skywalker" 5yrs.

Kamryn "Flamenco Dancer"

We got this dress in Spain.....she was so cute in it I made her wait to use it for Halloween. She called it her ladybug dress.....Halloween night she would do a little dance for people where she would clap her hands to each side. She usually got a tip with more candy....that's what I call a TRICK for a TREAT!

Daddy Daughter Date

2011-10-25T13:09:00.000-07:00

Kennedy and Travis were able to go on a Halloween Daddy Daughter Date for activity days! They had dinner, played games, and carved pumpkins. Travis was a Yucaipa High baseball player and Kennedy was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz! They had a great time!

Pumpkin Patch Field Trips

2011-10-22T13:03:00.000-07:00

Kamryn and her pre-school class headed to the local pumpkin patch! She loved the hayride thru the pumpkin fields, and petting all the animals.

Kamryn and her class

Mom & Kamryn

The next week Drew's kindergarten class went to the pumpkin patch on a field trip.

Drew getting ready for the hayride with his new friend Matthew.

Drew with his Kindergarten class on the hay stack!

Cutie Kam

2011-10-17T12:55:00.000-07:00

Thought Kamryn looked darling today! I asked if I could take a picture of her, and she said "sure".

Sneaking Oreo's

2011-10-09T13:30:00.000-07:00

One morning I was taking Luke to the dentist. I had worked so hard getting his teeth all brushed and flossed so he could at least go with some decent hygiene. As we were driving, I looked in my review mirror and noticed Luke was trying to be really sneaky about something. I watched a bit more and noticed he had snuck some oreo's from the pantry before we had left and was eating them in the back seat of the car! Needless to say I was so mad at him......we showed up at the dentists office with his teeth looking like this!

When being sneaky does NOT pay off!

Forest Falls

2011-10-03T13:20:00.000-07:00

Our kids had a day off from school so we went up the road to Forest Falls. Its a small hike to a really high waterfall. The kids loved being up there. Afterward we went home and saw the movie Dolphin Tale. Fun day!

Kamryn asked me to take a picture of her....I thought that was so funny!

See the waterfall at the top of the ravine. It was really pretty and had lots of small pools at the bottom.

Drew's Dialogue

2011-10-02T13:06:00.000-07:00

My friend was substituting in Drew's primary class. She asked "What does it mean to bear a testimony?" She said Drew raised his hand right away and said " It is when you get up and say how much you believe in Santa."

Once in awhile when the kids are disputing, Travis will go and whisper in the younger ones ear so they can have some good comebacks against the older kids. Not sure how I feel about that quite yet??? Anyway, Drew was fueding with Brynn and Travis was telling Drew all the right things to say back. Brynn was saying how she was going to klobber Drew, so Travis whispered for Drew to say " Yah, well I am stronger than you", right then he turned to Travis and quietly whispered "Dad in real life she is way stronger than me."

Salisbury Kids 2011

2011-09-25T17:51:00.000-07:00

Love, Love, Love these. I went and got the kids pictures at the end of summer. I was so excited because my friend Kim Winkleman who owns Poppy Tree Photography is sooo talented and I wanted to get some pictures done by her. I was so happy with her talent!

The Salisbury Clan

The Sisters

The Brothers

Brynn 12 yrs old

Kennedy 10 yrs old

Luke 8 yrs old

Drew 5 1/2yrs old

Kamryn 3 yrs old

The Kay's Are in Town!

2011-09-18T15:44:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Amye and her family came out for a Disneyland trip! I was so excited to see her, I have known her for 22 years, how is that possible? We enjoyed a weekend of hanging out, swimming, and eating!

Meredith & Amye

Salisbury & Kay Clan

I found this note with a big bag of chocolates! We had such a great time seeing the Kay's....there are a few friends I have hung onto in my life and she is one. Nothing like a friendship that with stands the test of time!

Missing Tooth??

2011-09-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

Luke came home from school one day and his tooth had fallen out. So we put it in a little zip lock back for him to put under his pillow that night. When bed time came around he couldn't find his little bag with the tooth. So we looked all over, I even dug into the gross garbage can! Never found it, so I sent a disappointed boy off to bed. The next day we looked and looked and still couldn't find it. So Luke wrote a note saying he had lost it, but still hoped to get his money. Well the Tooth Fairy didn't show that night, we have a really bad one that works in our house. She must of had him on the bottom of her list because she came right before he left to school that day.

The next day rolls around and all of a sudden I hear a grossed out scream from Kennedy: A few days prior Brynn grabbed a zip lock bag off the counter and crunched up dry Top Ramen in it that she had been snacking on for the past couple of days. Well Kennedy decides to eat some and bites into something hard.....she pulls out Luke's tooth! So sick. Kennedy was not amused, and Luke was thrilled!

Luke got his Wolf!

2011-09-04T13:07:00.000-07:00

Luke worked really hard this summer and got his Religious Knot, a Gold Arrow, and his whole Wolf all within 6 months! Way to go Luke, I love a boy that works hard to excel!

Luke getting his award

Pinning on Mom

Luke's Wolf Patch

Kam Kam is swimming!

2011-09-04T13:01:00.000-07:00

I hired a sweet girl from my ward to come teach Kamryn swimming lessons here in our pool. She did such a good job, and now wants to always be in the water! She loves these goggles....

Kmaryn 3 1/2 yrs.

California Dream'in

2011-08-27T20:49:00.000-07:00

Travis and I got to slip away for 2 nights. We did a kid swap with Clint & Paige, so we could each get away for 2 nights. We took our trip to Laguna Niguel, CA. Travis found a screaming deal to stay at the Ritz Carlton. It has one of the most beautiful properties as you can see from these pictures. We shopped, walked around beaches, and ate some awesome food!

The resort is above on the bluff.

This was a huge grassy area right above Salt Creek Beach. One of my favorite spots. We could have sat there for hours!

I loved the detail this place had. My favorite was the "Do Not Disturb Sign", I thought it was so cute that I had to take a picture. Travis also told them it was my birthday so they brought me strawberry's and chocolate!

This was Travis up in the workout room. Can you believe this view? We did the elliptical and watched all the surfers wipe out.

Our view while eating breakfast. The food was to die for!

We went on a run each morning and this was some of the scenery.....

Some Dolphins getting close to shore, they were really playful.

A Bishop's work is never through.

We mainly went around and explored beaches....this was so beautiful that we had to get a shot. It was Alisa Viejo Beach.

Enjoying a sunset on the bluff.......it was so breathtaking.

Love you Trav!

My 35th Birthday......

2011-08-23T21:20:00.000-07:00

Some sweet girlfriends thru together a dinner for my birthday. It was so fun. We devoured BJ's and did a quick trip to Marshall's. Such a fun night with some awesome gals!

Liana, Meredith, Carrie, Ashley, Lindsey, Paige, Diana, Amber, Shelly, Jennie

Liana, Meredith, Paige (August birthdays)

On my real birthday I dropped Kamryn off to her first day of preschool. I had two free hours so my dear friend Amy took me out to breakfast. I could have talked with her all day, it started my birthday just right. Then Travis booked a massage for me, which was sooooo nice. Later I did my toes and then got some of my favorite greasy food. Roasted chicken sub with cheesy bread.......yum! So many thoughtful people called, texted, and stopped by. It made me feel so thought of!

Kamryn's in Preschool!

2011-08-23T20:26:00.000-07:00

My little love bug is in preschool. I usually don't sign up my kids till the year before kindergarten, but I realized that she is all alone at home now, and wanted some more interaction. She was so excited to go and was crying by the end of these pictures because she thought she was going to miss preschool.

Kamryn was not very happy when she found out she was doing pre-school out of a house, she wanted a school building, but once she got there she forgot all about it. Four hours to myself each week! What am I going to do with myself? I may have an identity crisis, all I know is dragging kids all around town!

2011-2012 School Year

2011-08-18T13:28:00.000-07:00

First Day of School for the Salisbury kids. Four in school this year!

Brynn 7th Grade
1st- Pre-Algebra
2nd- P.E.
3rd- Life Science
4th- Student Council
5th- History
6th- English

Kennedy 5th Grade
Mrs. Petite

Luke 3rd Grade
Mrs. Smith

Drew Kindergarten
Mrs. Kerr

Drew Going off to school..........

So sad my baby boy is out of the house. He is such a good helper and so sweet. He wears his heart on his sleeve, don't get hurt out there little guy! Got tears in my ears as headed in line through his classroom doors! I will miss you buddy!

Drew by his class door.

In line to go into class.

Drew with his buddies!
Pearce (cousin), Drew, and Murphy

Money Mouth!

2011-08-17T13:18:00.000-07:00

Brynn has finally gotten braces......she has been looking forward to this for a long time. She first started with an appliance put on the roof of her mouth to widen her palate. It was pretty painful. After a couple of weeks she got checked out by the Doctor. He came out and told me she had as much movement in her mouth in 2 weeks as some kids get in 6 months! Wow!

So we were able to put on braces the day before she started junior high. She told me she thinks she looks better with braces on.......well at least we won't have to worry about an insecure smile for the next to years!

2011-08-16T21:48:00.000-07:00

Luke saying prayers: "And please bless our house that it won't get robbed......"

After Luke's prayer

Drew says: "How can a bad guy rob our house, it's too heavy to pick up?"

Baptisms at the Temple

2011-08-13T16:11:00.000-07:00

Brynn got to go into the temple for the first time to do Baptisms....it was really special to be there with her and Travis got to perform the baptism.

Redlands Temple

Brynn by the fountain......Travis pointed out the special symbolism to her. The top fountain is Heavenly Father, who passes water/knowledge to the First Presidency to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who pass it on to the world. I love having a prophet to lead and guide us!

Travis & Brynn

"When I first walked in the temple I could feel my emotions change. They felt peaceful. It was very beautiful. My dad got to baptize me and it was really special, and it was cool because Bishop Wilson confirmed me and he was the Bishop who interviewed me to be baptised when I was 8yrs. old. The temple is the most peaceful place on earth because I know Jesus has walked there."-Brynn's Journal

Grandma & Grandpa Brown

2011-08-12T15:59:00.000-07:00

My parents came by for one last visit before they head to China for another mission. We celebrate Travis's (8th) and Paige's (9th) Birthday with the CA families....One day we took a picnic and a hike up to Oak Glen.

Picnic lunch......lots of Cheetos.

This bucket was hanging on a sign that said "help water the trees and watch them grow." It was right next to a little running stream, so each kids took a turn to water the little tree.....so cute!

My Mom......I love this lady. If I could only be more like her.

Hot, and tried after the hike.....I had high hopes for a fun 2 mile hike. I think we only made it a half mile when the kids started whining, and Kamryn demanded me to carry her. So much for the short lived adventure.

San Diego

2011-08-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

We took a quick little trip to San Diego for 2 days. We went and toured the USS Midway, the Mormon Batallion, and La Jolla Cove......

Grabbing lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory.....it took so long. We must have been a scene because a man stopped and asked us if we were running a day care? Nice.

When we left the restaurant we turned the corner and ran into Petco Park.....the boys ran out and explored for a little bit.

USS Midway

It was really cool to tour this navel ship and see what our forces live in. This was last used in 1991 at Desert Storm.

On deck......when we started walking we saw this camera crew and could hear a familiar voice over the laptop....it was Ty Pennington. They were filming Home Extreme Makeover. Pretty cool.

At the very end of the USS Midway, can you see the active ships behind us? That was one active bay.....naval ships, helicopters, naval base jets, commercial airplanes, barges, cruise ships, and sail boats. That place knows how to rock n roll!

The Mormon Battalion

The Mormons had a hand in all the crucial developments in California. Way to go Mormons in finding this awesome state.

This was the soldiers uniform. Everything weighed 50lbs to carry.

Brick Building

Panning for Gold

La Jolla Cove

This place was so beautiful. It had seals, kayaks, snorkelers, and tide pools to discover. The kids loved this beach town.

Salisbury Clan

Luke 8yrs

Kennedy 10yrs.

Drew 5yrs.

Who is raising this boy???

Exploring.....

Brynn 12yrs.

Happy 36th Birthday Travis!

2011-08-08T14:43:00.000-07:00

Dear Travis,

Thank you for being a part of my life for the past 17years. We were meant to be right from the start. You have brought a quality to my life that I never knew was possible. You are my dream man.....you have loved me so completely. I know you love me when you wink at me across the room, when you pull me in close to cuddle, and even giving me the best bite of the pizza crust. You tell me you think I am beautiful, and I believe you. I never feel as safe as I do in your arms. Knowing you are strong enough to protect me physically, but more importantly you carry the priesthood to protect me and our children spiritually.

You work so hard to provide our family with all the needs we need. You not only guide our family, but you are leading a whole ward. You are a warrior, my dream warrior. You are so busy almost every day, working for our family and serving in your calling. You are diligent, and valiant. What did I do you to be blessed to have you? Being sealed to you has completed my fairytale......thank you for choosing me. Love you!

Guys Night Out

2011-08-06T14:29:00.000-07:00

Our thoughtful neighbor Steve decided to surprise Travis and gather some of his closest pals and go on a guys night out in honor of his birthday. The went to eat, race car driving, and then dessert. Travis said they laughed so hard all night. He had so much fun that he was still talking about it the next morning. I am so glad all these awesome guys got to have a no string attached stress free night!

Clint Brown, Travis Salisbury, Mark Ewell, Steve Markham

Steve Markham, Mark Ewell, Travis Salisbury, Jim Wilson

Getting on the race gear......scary looking!

Game on!

Thank you for thinking of my husband...... and for just one night giving him the gift of no worries!

Mary Poppins Play

2011-08-02T13:29:00.000-07:00

We went to see the Mary Poppins Broadway play. We made it a girls night with my sister-n-law Paige and her daughter Payton. We did a bit of shopping before, grabbed a bite to eat, and headed to the play. It was a bit on the boring side, but the girls didn't notice....They loved the night on the town!

Brynn's 12th Birthday!

2011-07-24T15:06:00.000-07:00

Brynn is 12yrs old this year! Such a fun age to be. She now gets to shave her legs and wear a bit of makeup (mascara & lip gloss), and go into YW. This year she had to miss her birthday at home because she was at Girls Camp. She had a great time. I was so proud of her for having such a good attitude about going because she didn't have any close LDS girls her age up there. She was brave all day about going and then when she pulled away and saw tears in my eyes she burst into a cry that she later told us she had been holding in all day!

We celebrated her birthday a bit later this year since Girls Camp got in the way.

Brynn's Birthday Swim Party

Caitlyn Horspool, Lainey Bogh, Brinley Horspool, Payton Brown, Brynn, Kennedy, Eden Garcia, Atalie Bogh, Brooke Aupperle

Let's Party!

Shipp's Visit

2011-07-17T14:47:00.000-07:00

The Shipp's came to visit this weekend. We had a great time going to the beach, BBQ, and eating! We always looked forward to their stay, by the end each one of my kids are trying to beg me to ask if they can stay longer!

Salisbury & Shipp's

Sophie, Kennedy, Brynn

loving the beach & being mermaids

Julie & Meredith

One of my dearest friends....We survived nursing school together!

Travis took Kamryn out on the boogie board for the first time....

This pix is a bit blurry, but I love both of their smiles in it!

Way to go Sisssy!

Drew's turn to catch a wave.....

Dad & Drew

Luke's turn.....

I zoomed up to snap a picture of Travis....he swam out to the buoy and back!

On our way out of Newport Beach we stopped and saw the new temple there......it was so awesome.

Date Night!

Enjoyed a little escape from the 9 kids and ate some good food and shared some good stories! Drew asked me " Why do you guys date if your already married?"

Thanks Shipp's for always making our time so memorable....we are fortunate to have friends like you!

Summer Time

2011-07-13T13:50:00.000-07:00

Us with Clint & Paige

Bon fires on the beach....summer nights...nothing beats it!

Salisbury Family Reunion 2011

2011-07-06T20:52:00.000-07:00

We have been waiting for this reunion for 2 years. The kids love going up to the farm in Washington where Travis was raised. The get to run around all day playing in the fields and chasing the cats. I love it because I never hear from them the whole time. We had to get the kids up at 3:30am to catch our flight....ouch!

Riding the airport shuttle at 4am....

Flying to Seattle then onto Pasco......Mount Rainer above the clouds!

Travis and Luke had a fun time on the dirt bike riding around the farm. They even played football on it!

Kennedy, Brynn, Luke, & Uncle Joseph playing on the trampoline.

Kamryn & cousin Carson sitting on the tractor.

Girl cousins having fun.

Makala & Meredith with baby Rex and Lyle.....got to see my dear friend Makala and her new twin boys. They were so darling. There is no one like Makala, she is the example of all examples. I feel truly blessed to have crossed paths with her. She is the one who helped me survive nursing school, always there routing me on, I think Heavenly Father knew exactly who/what I needed during nursing school.....love you Makala!

Grandma & Drew riding the lawn mower.

Kamryn spent all her waking hours chasing dogs and cats.....she is a bit pet neglected at home.

Kam loving her smores......

Drew jumping off the high dive for the first time.....way to go Drew!

Luke and I got to go try and shoot guns.....it had a pretty good kick that it cut my thumb......believe it or not, but I even shot an MP5......now that's crazy!

All the couples got away for a night after the kids were in bed and went hot tubing.....so fun!

Night out to the Columbia RiverTemple. This was a special night because we did sealings together and their Grandpa Cook was the sealer.....awesome family!

Shaun & Shay, Trevor & Karin, Todd & Lora, Travis & Meredith, Chad & Jande, Brian & Jennifer

Travis and I with Great Grandpa Cook

The granddaughters

The Grandsons

The Women

The Men

This is the whole gang.....still missing Sterling and his family and Ariana who is serving a mission....Salisbury posterity

Great Grandma and Grandpa Salisbury

Caught Kennedy cuddling cats in her sleeping bag.....

Happy 4th of July

They do a parade every year where they throw out tons of candy and even icecream bars (now that is my kind of a parade).....they also bring the fire hose!

Kennedy trying to get me wet from the parade!

Going to the Lake

We had such a fun time boating. We don't do it very much, so the kids had a blast.

Kennedy with cousin Kyla....doesn't she look like Kennedy's mini-me?

Found this snake in the grass.....

Kamryn had this wedge ALL day!

Going tubing....such a blast.

Travis and his brother Shaun

After wiping out Trav lost his shorts???

Kamryn out boating

Brynn & Kennedy

Luke, Joseph & Brynn, Drew

Drew barely hanging on.....

Fireworks

We all got pizza and hung out till the show began...

Enjoying the show!

The kids wiped out after 10 days of fun on the farm

(Looks like a whole bunch of neck injury's going on)

So grateful that my kids are a part of an awesome family and get to carry on the name Salisbury! Thanks for such a memorable trip!

Rain Gutter Regatta

2011-06-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

Luke got 3rd place in our Rain Gutter Regatta. We forgot our camera, so we had to get a after thought shot. Good job building a sturdy boat, and blowing some major air into the sail.

2011-06-11T15:26:00.000-07:00

Luke did a great job this year on the Padre's. One of his highlights was getting a self double play. Where he caught the hit ball and then tagged his base to get out the 2nd player. He really loves baseball and was chosen for all-stars. Unfortunately we had to turn it down since we would be on vacation. Great job Luke!

The Padres took 3rd place in the play offs!

TROPHY TIME

Drew was SO excited to get his first trophy. He had a great time playing t-ball. Way to go Drew!

Adams Were Here!

2011-06-03T16:39:00.000-07:00

So our friends the Adams decided to take a spur of the moment Disneyland trip from Colorado....we are so glad they did and took some time to hang with us. Every time we get together it's a guaranteed great time! We have so many memories with them. Travis and Kevin went to high school together.

Kevin & Jody Adams, Meredith & Travis

Travis told us to laugh like we were having the time of our lives.......even though it was posed, we were really having a great time!

On Memorial day the kids took a hike in the hills behind our house, then they came home and we swam & BBQ.

FHE: This is Halle and Kamryn saying a simultaneous prayer.......Kamryn started well and then went into humming while Halle stayed in deep prayer. Hmmmm? I know what our next FHE lesson will be.

Later in the week we met up at the beach with the Adams and the Lowe's......this was the first time we had all the kids together. Beach + Life Long Friends = An Awesome Day!

Kevin Adams, Travis Salisbury, Brent Lowe

"Basin City Farm Boys"

Krissy Lowe, Meredith Salisbury, Jody Adams

"Basin City Farm Boys Wives"

Love these girls!

The gang, we are still missing 2 babies....14 kids between us!

Exploring......huge star fish.

Cave exploring

Kamryn & Halle

Drew & Luke

Brayden, Peyton, Drew, Luke

Kennedy's seaweed mustache

Kam Kam.....my beach baby.

To top the night off we got a bon fire pit and made smores while the boys ran on the sand playing football.....

Playing Football

Luke Salisbury 8yrs, Ethan Lowe 8yrs, Peyton Adams 10yrs, Brayden Adams 8yrs.....cuties

Nothing like spending time with friends that feel like family. This was one of those nights that was so awesome that I find myself thinking about it through out the whole next week.....loved it....can't wait to do it again!

Brynn's 6th Grade Promotion

2011-06-02T15:17:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Brynn is moving on to Junior High. She had 6th grade promotion and earned a National Fitness Award.....way to go Brynn. Brynn has a very good head on her shoulders, so I am not too worried about middle school. There were a lot of in modest dresses that day, but more than one person mentioned how beautiful Brynn looked by dressing modestly.....Modesty always pays off. Modest is Hottest!

Giselle, Joanna, Brynn, and Brittany

Mrs. Smith, Brynn, and Mrs. Stuart

Her dual 6th grade teachers.

Brynn with her National Fitness Award

She said she scored everything on Presidential level except for the push-ups (I can't blame her, those are hard for me too!)

Look who we found at recess during the promotion....

Caden, Jacen, Luke, Brock, Stone

Presidental Fitness Award

2011-06-01T15:08:00.000-07:00

Luke and Kennedy worked really hard and earned the Presidential Fitness Award. It is the best you can score in the fitness level. They got tested on running the mile, sit ups, push ups, and sit/reach. Way to challenge yourself!

Luke receiving his award and t-shirt.

Kennedy receiving her award and t-shirt.

Spring Sing

2011-05-27T14:59:00.000-07:00

The school put on an assembly to watch the 2nd graders sing a "Woody" song. Travis got pictures of the kids with their classes.

Brynn with her 6th grade class...

Kennedy with her 4th grade class....

Luke with his 2nd grade class getting ready to sing....

Drew's Pre-school Graduation!

2011-05-26T14:28:00.000-07:00

Way to go Drew!

Salisbury clan cheering Drew on......

Fathers and Sons 2011

2011-05-13T10:29:00.000-07:00

The whole family looks forward to this night all year long. The boys love going on an adventure and the girls love getting a night out together.

Setting up the tent.

Brother bonding time.

My 3 boys!

Drew (above) & Luke (below) soaking in the nature.

So glad the boys got to go do this. Us girls went out to eat and shopped....a fun night for all!

We Love Spain!

2011-05-06T17:18:00.000-07:00

Travis got a text one day from our friend Darin Rentz, he asked Travis if we wanted to got to Spain in 4 weeks?! No way would Travis say yes to something so far fetched as that, right? Well, to my surprise we landed 4 weeks later in Spain. Thanks to that little text we experienced on awesome adventure!

Our first night out in Marbella Spain

Travis, Meredith, Lisa & Darin Rentz

After 23 hours of traveling and much jet-lag we toast to SPAIN!

Our view from the Marriott, the Mediterranean Sea is in the back round, something I never knew if I would see in my lifetime!

DAY 2

Our next day we drove up an hour into the mountains to a quaint town named RHONDA, SPAIN. This place had breathtaking views and captured out hearts! Love this place.....

This bridge Puente Nuevo is over 200 years old.

Many cities in Spain had these white washed homes with beautiful churches.

Last night in Marbella we went to a cute ritzy beach town

with lots of yachts along the Mediterranean Sea.

DAY 3

Our next town to explore was GRANADA, SPAIN. This is a well known palace and fortress called Alhambra. It was built in the 13th century by the Moorish Monarchs. Incredible day. We took a picture of our feet in every city by the drains.

Inside the palace. I was amazed at the structure.

The detail was insane. Who chiseled all this? So awesome.

In those times it was popular to have the appearance of a "floating palace". To accomplish this they have a reflection pool, you can find many palaces that have this.

This view was my most cherished in all of Spain. It literally gave me heart palpitations, good thing Darin is a doctor! We had a special tour guide that took us on this balcony, and inside a small room that had ancient paintings on the wall that were beautiful!

The original paintings are preserved so well.

The gardens in Alhambra Palace.

The gang at the Fortress Wall.

A bit of Spanish pleasure......(that was one of many KEY words on the trip)

We then drove 2 hours north to a city called SEVILLA, SPAIN. I think this had to be my favorite city out of the four we visited. It had everything. Quaint cobblestone roads, shops, churros, and beautiful buildings.

This is the street our condo was on......awwwww.

This is the cute little main street that leads to The Cathedral of Sevilla.

Heaven......dipping churros into thick hot chocolate. This was one of my favorite things about Spain, along with all the cute scarfs they wore!

DAY 4

This was our day to explore Sevilla. We made a churro run and discovered this lady in the middle of the street singing a song. She sang the words "Las Ferias" over and over in her song all on the same note. We thought it was so hilarious we had to get our picture with her. After each photo she wanted to make sure she looked good.....We truly laughed the entire trip about it, especially when Travis would sing her tune. One time we lost track of Travis and the only way we were able to locate him was from the sounds of him singing this "Las Ferias" theme song! Little does she know that she won our favorite person award in Spain.

La Cathedral de Sevilla. It is the 3rd largest cathedral in the world!

Inside......it was awe inspiring.

Christopher Columbus Tomb.....that was incredible to see!

Plaza de Toros, a bull fighting ring seen from the top of the cathedral.

Visiting Plaza de Espanya in Sevilla--a government building built in the 1920's. It was so awesome. We couldn't fit the whole building in one shot. It had a cute canal that boats could row through.

Visiting Alcazar Palace in Sevilla. It reminded us a lot of Alhamra.

Fountains in the Palace gardens.

San Marcos- an Italian restaurant that was such a fabulous place to dine. It is set in an old Turkish bath. I think this place won best ambiance!

DAY 5

On our fifth day we boarded the AVE train headed to MADRID. It is the fastest train in Spain and reaches just under 200mph. It was a great way seeing the country side.....

WELCOME to MADRID SPAIN.......We only had about 7 hours of daylight to see this beautiful city. We really maximized our time although a huge rainstorm came through for about 30 minutes. There was lighting while we were taking these pictures, I thought for sure we would get struck with our umbrella in the air!

Plaza de Cibeles......this is now used as their main post office. Really? Have you seen my post office in my home town.....it doesn't look anything like this!

The Bakery's on every corner were always a nice treat!

hmmmmm...decisions? Where are the churros and chocolate?

The Almudena Cathedral behind us. They first layed stone in 1883 and it took over a 100yrs to complete.

A lady offered to take our picture and she told us to look at each other.....It was so funny, but slightly awkward under the direction of a stranger!

Going inside the Almudena Cathedral........

Touring the cathedrals was one of our favorite parts.

This was a beautiful park, the monument is called Parque Retiro. We decided to try and rest our feet and let them dry out from the torrential down poor earlier that day!

All day I looked for a sign that said Madrid that I could take in front of....this is as good as it got. Thanks Madrid for a whirlwind day of beauty!

DAY 6

Jumped on the next AVE train headed to BARCELONA. This country side had more mountains to see.... when we arrived to our apartment, this was the view from the balcony!

The famous Sagrada Familia by Gaudi....

inside...it was insane architecture!

Note to self: Never where stripes while on vacation AGAIN!

Montjuic Museum......Isn't this building awesome! Did I mention not to wear stripes??

This is one of his many "Travis Tricks" he performed for us on the trip.

Over looking Barcelona!

DAY 7

Our last morning to explore Barcelona......

The famous Las Ramblas Street

There market was full everything you could imagine.

Every corner we turned there was some incredible structure......

I love this little street in the Gothic District of Barcelona.

This is the Christopher Columbus monument the queen gave to him when he returned back from finding the America's.......He is pointing to America, so I decided to join him.

We went up to the park Gaudi designed.....it was really funky....the buildings looked like they were from Whoville on Dr. Seuss.

To end our last night in Spain we went to dinner and then to the famous Montjuic Fountain show......they fountains that change color and movement to music, it was breathtaking....and totally romantic!

Front row seats.....

A view a bit higher up.

Another Spanish pleasure....

This is where the guys stood to get a view.

As we started to leave, we turned around and this is literally what we saw. They had beams shooting from the Museum with the fountains......this was the perfect ending to our unforgettable adventure in Spain! Thank you Rentz's for one heck of an adventure.....all because of that "little text".

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T13:14:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter!! We were able to spent a bit of time with Travis this morning. He delayed his meetings so he could see the kids hunt for their baskets. I finally got this picture after some heavy threats of taking away the Easter candy. Notice Kamryn's mouth full of Reese's Pieces, she ended up drooling all over her Easter dress, and was crazy hyper all through Sacrament Meeting...

Baseball Season

2011-04-20T12:41:00.000-07:00

Baseball season has begun and we are slammed with games and practices in the Salisbury house. This is Drew's first year of doing t-ball and he really likes it. His first turn up at bat he ran to first base, then sat there till the second hitter passed him. He then realized he was suppose to be running, so he ran down the runner that passed him and tagged him. Hmmm not sure what sport that is? Either way it was too cute!

Drew loving his treats after his first game.

This year has been fun watching Luke. Things are really coming together for him this year. He loves it. This is Luke getting a great hit. I love his "game face".

Great hit Luke!

Mission Accomplished!

2011-04-17T13:56:00.000-07:00

Potty training is done! Didn't take too long, a few days with a few accidents. I can't believe I haven't changed a diaper for a week....that's the first time in almost 12 years! Now on to "Big Girl" status.....after she rests from all her hard work. Way to go Kamryn!

April Snow!

2011-04-09T13:41:00.000-07:00

April snow?? We usually will get one snowfall a year, and I thought it wasn't going to happen this year. It really surprised us especially because we were swimming in our pool days before! All the kids were ecstatic! Our neighbor let us use the hill in his backyard for the kids to sled......such a fun morning!

Girls Weekend To Seattle

2011-03-20T13:18:00.000-07:00

I have never done this. I have always had a baby with me or multiple kids. A weekend with two of my best friends was so awesome. I have known Amye since I was 12yrs old when I lived in CA, and Kristen since I was 14yrs old from when I lived in England. We all roomed together at Ricks College and had some of the best two years ever! Well we finally arrange a weekend together, although we were missing our 4th roommate Robin, (missed you Robin!!) As I was in UT I left my kids with my parents and caught a flight out of SLC with Kristen.

We flew to Seattle, stayed the night at Amye's house.....saw her beautiful house, and adorable kids. She is such a great hostess! She had packed dinners and homemade cookies waiting for us as we got off the plane!

Leaving 14 kids behind....we were ready to party!

Eating on top of the Space Needle

This was probably the highlight of the trip for me. The restaurant rotated around as we ate, loved seeing the city.

Meredith & Amye on the view deck.

Kristen & Meredith loving Seattle

The famous Pike's Market

This is a big long gum wall in an alley of Seattle. Wish I had gum to add to it!

After seeing Seattle we headed into Bellevue to check into our hotel. Just for fun I made them all climb in a bed with me to get our "hotel" shot. No we didn't share a bed

The next day we shopped, and shopped, and shopped.....we all ended up with matching wardrobes, notice we all have the same bags! Afterward we went to the movies and then stayed at Jared's cute Grandma's house who lived close to the airport.

Flying home with Kristen....it was a bit bumpy and I grabbed onto her more than once!

Saying goodbye was sad. This weekend was a boost for my spirits with all the laughing, remembering all the memories, sharing our struggles, crying with each other, eating good food, and being by each others side. There is nothing like having a true friend who thoroughly knows you for who you are. The friendship we have shared for over 20+ years are a treasure of memories. I feel they have help me be who I am today! Love you girls!

Tax widow and 5 kids on wheels!

2011-03-14T11:38:00.000-07:00

First stop CEDAR CITY, UT......we love coming and seeing Liz and her family. She always makes such an effort to make it fun for us. We swam, roasted hot dogs & smores in the mountains, watched fun shows, and ate good food.....I love hangout time with my little sis. Liz is so full of life, everyone loves to be with her!

Kennedy,Drew, Luke, Brynn

Kamryn, Davie, and Karson

Went out to hike, roast hot dogs, smores, and ride the Razor. An old man with his dog called the sheriff on us because he didn't like the kids climbing the rocks and how fast we were driving the razor.....I think he just likes to stir up trouble. We had a great time, even with the 2 sheriff visits.

Liz and Me

Davie and Kamryn

Next stop was KAYSVILLE, UT......this is where I parked it for awhile. I always love this stop because there is a lot of family around. I get to see my parents, my sister Mishaun, and my brother Leroy are all here. Us girls went shopping and grabbed some lunch one morning.....so yummy and even better company!

Mom, Meredith, Mishaun, Kelli, and her baby Dakota

We woke up to snow twice, so the kids were thrilled. They even got a chance to make a snowman.

The best part was the kids got to play with their cousins. Brynn and Kennedy lived over at Madison's house. Luke and Drew loved going over to the Barnes house, and Kamryn begged to play with Riley everyday. So grateful for a helpful, loving family!

Drew, John, and Luke

Jarom & Drew (Drew loves his big cousin Jarom)

"Clean as earth right after rain..."

2011-03-12T15:20:00.000-08:00

Here is my spotless boy. So fresh and clean from his Baptism.

Luke & Brock

These two boys are the best of friends, they really have a special bond.....we are so fortunate to live by my brother and his kids.

After Baptism Party!

Lots of good company to end a perfect day!

Luke's Baptism

2011-03-12T14:56:00.000-08:00

Grandma and Grandpa Brown

Grandma and Grandpa Salisbury

The Salisbury gang

Luke's Program:

Opening Song: Baptism

Opening Prayer: Mark Salisbury (Grandpa)

Musical Number: When I am Baptized

Brynn, Kennedy, Payton

Talk: Ross Brown (Grandpa)

Baptism of Luke Salisbury

by Travis Salisbury

Confirmation

by Travis Salisbury

Welcome to Ward: Bishop Salisbury

Closing Song: Teach Me To Walk In The Light

Closing Prayer: Clint Brown (Uncle)

The program went so well. The spirit was strong. I loved seeing my baby boy take his first steps towards his own eternal progression.

Luke's Baptism invite

2011-03-12T14:02:00.000-08:00

(Thanks Leticia for the picture, and Liz for the design!!)

Grandma and Grandpa Salisbury Visit

2011-03-11T14:40:00.000-08:00

Grandma and Grandpa Salisbury flew in for Luke's baptism from Washington. The kids do not get to see them much so it was a fun treat. When the kids are baptized they get to pick their favorite resturant for the family to go out too. Luke picked John's Incredible Pizza. It has a yummy buffet and lots of games.

Kamryn holding on for a ride!

Sherri brought the kids their birthday gifts on the plane. She always gets the perfect gift.

Luke was so excited to get the rest of his cubscout gear!

Kamryn got a purse with a princess and a prince in it!

Kennedy got a cute bag and earrings!

Happy Birthday Luke!

2011-03-08T13:25:00.000-08:00

Luke finally made it to his 8th birthday. He has been waiting for this day for awhile now. He had a lot to look forward too, getting baptized and starting cub scouts!

Excited to be a cub scout!

He had a handful of friends over for a Wii/hot tub party. We had pizza and yummy cake. They all had a great time!

Make a wish

Luke and his buddies: Mitchell Carpenter, Miguire Fritz, Brock Brown, Luke Salisbury, Austin Smith, Stone Burke, Dane Ewell, Jacen Brown

Basketball Season 2011

2011-03-06T17:20:00.000-08:00

Lakers: Clint Brown (Coach), Luke Salisbury, Brock Brown, Fredrick Stein, Evan, Jon Burke (Assit. Coach)Caleb Rowley, Jenna, Jack Wilson, Renee Gonzales, Stone Burke

You know it's time when......

2011-03-06T17:14:00.000-08:00

You know it's time to potty train your three year old when: she points and tells me I missed a spot while changing her poopy diaper!

Happy 10th Birthday!

2011-03-06T17:09:00.000-08:00

Kennedy is 10 years old today. I remember being so excited to turn 2 digits. She got some clothes, a jelwery holder, jelwerey and a barbie cabin!

On Friday after school she had a Just Dance WII Party and Hot Tubbing. The girls danced, ate pizza, hot tubbed and even swam in our super cold pool.

Kennedy's real birthday is today. We had stake conference with Elder Holland visiting. It has been incredible. When she woke up this morning she told me that the only gift she wanted today was to shake Elder Holland's hand. She wore her all white baptism dress because she said she looked "righteous" in it. After stake conference we waited in line to greet him. When it was her turn he said "My don't you look pretty today. I like your dress, I like your hair, I like your nails (they were blue!), your just so pretty." Then Kennedy told him it was her birthday, he said "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" he then cupped her little face in his hands and kissed her forehead......it was a beautiful sight. She got a birthday gift not many 10 year old's will ever receive. A kiss from an Apostle on her birthday! Special day, one I am sure she will never forget! I love you Kennedy!

Baptism Photo's

2011-02-20T21:26:00.000-08:00

We are 3 weeks away from the day Luke's gets baptized.....I had a very talented friend (thx Leticia) come and do a little photo shoot of Luke in his new suit in honor of his big day. He did such a great job and was even giving his own ideas for poses! Isn't it great to be eight!

We got Travis's missionary tag and thought it would a great prop.

The future Elder Salisbury

When I see these pictures (especially the one right above) something happens to me. I get tears in my eyes seeing him look so valiant and strong. I have not seen him like this before, he is growing up. Luke, you were blessed with such a strong will power. Put all that strength towards fighting for truth and you will stand at the head of an army of righteousness!

Luke & Mom

Childhood

2011-02-18T20:46:00.000-08:00

Drew is such a good big brother to Kamryn. While the older kids are at school, they always play so well with each other. The other day I looked in the backyard and saw him pushing her on the swing. I had to sneak back and get a picture. These pictures just say to me what a childhood should be....

care free....
secure....

innocence....

a sense of belonging....

happiness.....

Drew decided to get some air himself, love that.

To My Husband on Valentine’s Day 2005

2011-02-14T21:46:00.000-08:00

This is a poem I wrote a few years back about mine and Travis's journey together....

To My Husband on Valentine’s Day 2005

Travis, we met so long ago

Up in Rexburg in the snow

We instantly got along

Talking, laughing, and singing songs

On our first date we danced the night away

Enjoying every moment, I didn’t know what to say

We separated at Christmas time

You called, I wrote, hinting you could be mine

Seeing you again was an exciting bliss

You, having waited, gave me our first kiss

Valentine’s came, and we were a fun couple of two

You revealed to me saying “I love you”

At the end of school we were so heart broken to say goodbye

We held each other close, all we could do was cry

You went to your house for summer, and I went to mine

Letters, packages, and late night phone calls took up our time

You flew out to Florida to visit me

We went to the beach and knew we were meant to be

I went up to Washington, enjoyed the farm and the view

The corn fields, the tractors, and the combine too

Then you came to Idaho to say our final goodbye

You were leaving for your mission, we hugged and we cried

As you worked diligently serving the Lord

I studied Nursing school and wrote you every Sunday after attending my ward

After two long years you came home

I went to the airport, and no longer would be alone

As an honorable missionary there would be NO hug for me

But in the car you still secretly played footsies

You had school to finish at Ricks

I lived in Provo and cared for the sick

You asked me to marry you in a garden of roses

I loved my ring, holding my hand in fun poses

The wedding finally came on a cold December day

We then sealed our love that would forever stay

I feel so blessed to have found my soul mate

My life is enriched to have you as my eternal date

We now have children and you are so good to make them smile when they’re sad

Our kids did something special in heaven to have you granted as their dad

I am so lucky to lie each night by your side to dream

It is my prayer that we can grow old together as a team

Loving you has completed my life

Thank you for choosing me to be your wife!

By Meredith Salisbury

Heart Attack!!

2011-02-02T20:20:00.000-08:00

So fun to find a heart attack on our door step one evening. I was putting Kamryn to bed and I could hear Kennedy yelling my name as if blood was spilling somewhere. When I finally got out there this is what I saw..........

Those notes made our night.......I took down the big hearts, but left all the little ones on my doorstep for a while, just to remember that we were loved:)

Family Time

2011-01-29T20:01:00.000-08:00

Liz, Meredith, and Mom

My parents my sister came out for a visit. They were taking their families on a Disney Cruise that ports out of LA. The night before we went out on a triple date to BJ's. We had a great time visiting and trying to pick which person in the resturant had driven the Lamborgini that was parked out front.

Dad, Jeremy, and Travis

My Baby is Three!

2011-01-24T19:38:00.000-08:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Kamryn! She got some clothes, head bands, toy cars, books, and a Dora chair.
(Kennedy just got her eye poked)
3yrs old

Lots of spit went flying in this picture!

Loving her cake.......ummm she must have inherited her love for cake from her mom!

Her birthday outfit that said "princess".

Paige Ewell, Kamryn, Eva Garcia, and Sarah Markham

We had a few of her friends come to McDonald's for ice cream sundae's to celebrate!

Kamryn you have brought so much happiness to everyone in the family. At three years old you are full of independence saying "I do it!" at every task. When you get in trouble you are so heart broken with big tears in your eyes. You really love to please mom and dad. You are so helpful at emptying the dishwasher and cleaning up all your brothers and sisters shoes. You are mommies best pal! I am so blessed Heavenly Father sent you to me!

Oak Glen

2011-01-22T06:58:00.000-08:00

We went for a family hike in the mountains. Oak Glen is a small mountain town about 10 minutes from our house. I am not sure why we don't go more often. It is so great to escape in our own "back yard".

On the trail
A baby California Redwood

Our crew. Our niece Payton was with us.

Love this guy!

Kamryn's new princess pose.

Luke was on the bench and I told him to hug Drew, so he ran away.....leaving Drew only to hug himself.

Brynn, Payton, Kennedy trying to pose lady like.

Kennedy in the beautiful field.

We love Oak Glen!

Love this.

2011-01-16T18:22:00.000-08:00

I was asked to be a substitute in Luke's primary class today. This is what I found on the board when I got in there. It melted me......

Brynn's Gift

2011-01-01T07:50:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite Christmas gifts this year was a pillow Brynn handmade at Activity Days. I thought is was so awesome! It stays on my bed everyday! Thanks Brynn for such a touching gift!

Good Times, Good Friends

2010-12-29T12:55:00.000-08:00

Brent Lowe, Travis Salisbury, Brandon Jenks

These are a couple of Travis's best friends. They have all grown up together since they were toddlers. That is something I don't' have since I moved every 2 years growing up. I really love seeing them all together, they are so fun to be around.

Krissy Lowe, Meredith Salisbury, Jen Jenks (the only way I could post this is I had to mention she had been at Sea World in the rain all day, she still looks beautiful)

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-25T07:59:00.000-08:00

We had such a nice Christmas this year. We did Christmas eve at Clint's house and held Christmas dinner at our house. Santa wrapped the presents for the first time this year and I think it will be a continued requests.

We entered the world of video games. Can you tell my kids are excited?! Travis and I have never been fans, but then we decided we were only punishing ourselves. So with a little bit of rules to go with it, I think this will be something fun for the whole family!

Kids Favorite Toys 2010 (Besides the Wii)

Kamryn's (2.5 yrs.)Favorite Toy: Little People Farm House

Drew's (5yrs)Favorite Toy: Power Rangers

Luke's (7yrs.) Favorite Toy: Air Hockey Table

Kennedy's (9yrs.) Favorite Toy: Fashion Sketch Pad

Brynn's (11yrs.)Favorite Toy: Barbie House

To Us.....

2010-12-19T20:00:00.000-08:00

I made the best decision thirteen years ago and married this guy! Happy Anniversary Travis, can't believe we are now in the teen years......wow!