To My Husband on Valentine’s Day 2005

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!!

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

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!

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

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.

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

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!