Basketball Season 2011

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......

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!

 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

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

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

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:)