Katelyn Seals

4th of July weekend

2011-07-05T09:47:00.020-06:00

It's been so long since I have blogged! Sorry to my 1 follower out there :)

This weekend was the 4th of July and it was a blast! I love the 4th in my small town, nobody does it better! The 4th of July is the 1 holiday where everybody comes back to town. I had a great time with my family. Saturday was the Aurora fireworks, Sunday Kurt cooked Dutch Oven for everybody and we had fireworks with the Rassmussen's then Monday we did the morning games at the park and Ty and I went to the Real Soccer Game to finish the night. Here are some pics from the weekend.. sorry about the quality all I have is my phone..

Tessa Lyn

Mom and Tessa

Khloe

Fastest little dude around - Keaton

Jenna LOVING the swing :)

Freddy Bear

Gavin and Fred - BFFs

Ha Khloe as Megamind

Tara - ya not really sure :)

Tara and I

Mom,Dad and the dogs

Dad and Khloe

Alyssa the poser

Amy and Kyle

Tara and Kurt

Mom and Gavin

Day 12

2010-12-14T15:01:00.001-07:00

How you found out about blogger and why you have one

My sisters started getting them and I loved reading all about what they were doing, since I am so far away!! I decided it would be fun to journal my way through life :)

Day 11

2010-12-02T14:53:00.003-07:00

Another picture of you and your friends

So this is from high school but I really had some great friends!! This is a picture of the senior girls last football game.. it was a really hard one!! Anyways I still love these girls so much and they changed my life for the better!

Day 10

2010-12-02T14:47:00.002-07:00

Songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped or mad

Happy - Recently I like to listen to Katy Perry - Firework... just love that song
Sad - Every Rose has it's thorn.. really random I know but I always listen to it when I am sad.. have for as long as I can remember
Bored- I love hip hop songs when I am cleaning or just bored sitting around the house.. usually puts me in a better mood
Hyped- Pink..
Mad- Depends on what I am mad at.. but I love finding songs that explain exactly how I am feeling.

Day 9

2010-12-02T14:39:00.002-07:00

Something you are proud of in the past few days...

I am very proud of myself for making it to work in the middle of a snow storm! I HATE driving in the snow let alone around the people up here in Lehi. For some reason city people just don't drive very nicely in the snow. I stay in the slow lane and out of their way but they still like to drive crazy... anways I made it to work and home all in one day ha :)

Day 8

2010-11-24T11:22:00.001-07:00

Short term goals for this month and why

Well I have tried to get back to the gym recently. I feel so weak.. I can't even do a single push up!! ha.. I haven't really ever been big into weights growing up and more recently I have discovered how plain out weak I am. I have been trying to get into the gym more so I can tone up a little bit.

That's about the only goal I have had for the month :)

Day 7

2010-11-18T09:59:00.003-07:00

A picture of someone or something that has the biggest impact on you.

Death

Okay, so I realize the sunrise doesn't necessarily represent death but in a way it reminds me of those mornings after death has occurred. You are supposed to put a picture and the Grim Reaper seemed a little to extreme and posting a picture of a dead body is just darn right creepy. So I went with the beautiful sunset ... it reminds me of Heaven and where our loved ones are going.

Death has had such a huge impact on not only me but my entire family. We have lost so many loved ones way too early. I miss them all so much everyday. Death, though has had such a negative impact in losing my uncles and grandparents and cousins but it has changed my life in a positive way (other than those people not being here). My father endured so much pain for those couple years he lost all his brothers but that is when I first recognized the strength my father had. He is so amazing of a man you couldn't even believe. His heart is so big and open and kind and I believe a lot of it is because of what he went through. A lot of people use death as a crutch to blame life's problems on... not by dad. It's a strength for him that he has overcome the deaths of his brothers. He misses them terribly every single day of his life there is no doubt in my mind about that. But he continues to live his life for God, when most people would turn away. He continues to be the amazing dad that I have always known and the great person that he is even though he has struggled with so much.

I miss my grandpa so much each day, I will randomly break into tears just thinking about all the things I have missed with him that some others got to see. I occasionally run into people that knew Principal Barton and have nothing but the greatest things to say about him. I loved him so much but I was only 12 when he died. I wish I knew him as me being an adult so I could have had some of his words of wisdom. The man was a genius!!

Long story short ( sorry for the rambling) death has probably been the thing that has had the biggest impact on my life.

Day 6

2010-11-18T09:55:00.002-07:00

You're favorite Super Hero and why...

Well Superman of course... I don't necessarily know why but of all the Superheroes he has always been my favorite. Truthfully there are only 3 actual superheroes in this world Batman, Superman and Spiderman.. the rest are just imposters. I like Batman but he doesn't really have any powers... Spiderman .. well he just isn't as cool. Then Superman he can fly and is super strong and was quite dashing if I do say so myself haha...

Day 5

2010-11-17T15:18:00.001-07:00

A picture of somewhere you have been...

The Sacred Grove

This place is absolutely amazing. It's crazy to think about what happened there. As I was walking through I just kept wondering was it right there.. maybe there.. it all is so beautiful and peaceful and breathtaking. I have never been so close to my Heavenly Father as I was the night I went there.

Day 4

2010-11-15T10:41:00.002-07:00

A habit you wish you didn't have...

Biting my nails! I am absoultely ridiculous when it comes to biting my nails. I even have fake ones on and have a hard time not biting those off. I have been able to have fake nails for quite a while now which has helped but every once in a while I still bite one off ha..

Day 3

2010-11-15T09:38:00.005-07:00

Picture of you and your friends

Day 2

2010-11-13T16:18:00.001-07:00

Meaning behind my blog name...

Well, it's my name :) I am still not married so I don't get to jazz it up and say thebradybunch.blogspot or anything cool like that so I just went with my good ole name.

30 Days

2010-11-08T15:33:00.005-07:00

I decided to copy this from my big sister Tara :) So Day 1...

Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

1- I LOVE the Office on NBC.. best TV show ever :)
2- My favorite color is a piercing blue.. (not sure if that makes sense but that's how I explain it)
3- I have been dating Tyrel for 3 1/2 years ...
4- I have a dog named Dolce.. and I have learned I am a far way from children
5- I love action movies
6- Breakfast at Tiffany's is my all time favorite movie
7- I love pearls so so so ssooooo much!
8- I am a republican
9- I have an issue with popping my gum
10- My family is my life
11- I hate driving - especially in bad weather
12- I can't deal with it when people come close to touching my neck. I freak out in a seizure sort of way
13- I am thinking about becoming an X-ray technician but can't decide..
14- I have had fake nails for about 6-7 months now.. which is amazing for me! My girl that does my nails has to put a new full set every couple months but she still loves me :)
15- I bought my car on a snap decision when looking for a car for my father after work one night... still regretting it a little bit but I do absolutely love my car :)

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourselfday 2- the meaning behind your blog nameday 3- a picture of you and your friendsday 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t haveday 5- a picture of somewhere you've been today 6- favorite super hero and whyday 7- a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on youday 8- short term goals for this month and whyday 9- something you're proud of in the past few daysday 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, madday 11- another picture of you and your friendsday 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have oneday 13- a letter to someone who has hurt you recentlyday 14- a picture of you and your familyday 15- put you ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that playday 16- another picture of yourselfday 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and whyday 18- plans/dreams/goals you haveday 19- nicknames you have and why you have themday 20- someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the futureday 21- a picture of something that makes you happyday 22- what makes you different from everyone elseday 23- something you crave for a lotday 24- a letter to your parentsday 25- what I would find in your bagday 26- what do you think about your friendsday 27- why are you doing this 30 day challengeday 28- a picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?day 29- in this past month, what have you learnedday 30- you favorite song

2010-07-17T13:14:00.000-06:00

It finally happened....

2010-05-17T09:25:00.012-06:00

Well, on May 5th we officially moved out of the Salina house. It was a sad day .. mostly for me haha I had to leave to come back to work the next day so I left first and it wasn't easy. I loved that house, everything about it. I loved the times my family spent there growing up. We had a lot of fun memories. I thank God everyday for being blessed with such an amazing family. We were very lucky to get to stay in that house all those years and it was a great place to grow up! My family had a lot of fun times there! I'll always remember the Sunday night dinners, the house was crazy when all the kids came over. Dinner was always fabulous and the time spent with the family is irreplaceable. Some things I will always remember about the house...

1- Dad chasing Brady down the stairs - Brady breaking the stair because of his hulk-like moves

2- Bathing Kaly in the backyard in the summertime.. also, bathing Berkley just in time for him to run to the back field and get muddy.

3- The backyard BBQs

4- All the late night chats with my friends and mom

5- When mom through a towel over the railing just in time for Tara to get it by the golden fan hanging over it...

6- I remember each time one of my sisters moved out. I was heartbroken each time.

7- Bone, Thugs and Asparagus - My sisters band. (They used to let me handle the CD player while they performed)

We had so many fun times in that house it was hard to say goodbye. But we will always have the memories with each other. Thank you mom and dad for everything you have done for us. I appreciate you waiting for me to graduate highschool before moving and allowing me that extra time. I love you both so much! I am so happy you get to be together again!!

50th Birthday Parties

2010-04-21T15:04:00.011-06:00

My wonderful mother turned 50 on December 5, 2009 and my amazing father turned 50 on April 3, 2010. Yes my mom did rob the cradle a little bit :).

We had a blast.

We threw a surprise birthday party for my mom and all of her friends and a lot of family came! She was really surprised and it was so fun to give her a party to celebrate how great she is. My dad told her that we were going to play basketball at the church for a little bit and that is where we were all hiding. When she walked in the door she was thrown back and thought it was a church event. We finally got her in and enjoyed the night.

Mom- You are such an amazing mother. You have been the best example to me and I owe you everything. You have carried me through many hard times and I thank you for that. I thank God everyday for the family that he blessed me with. I couldn't have had a better mom!

Now dad's party... We all went over to Krista's house and had a 70's themed party. They decorated the house to make sure dad knew exactly how old he was :) We all made a video of saying happy birthday to dad and it turned out really cute and special! Our gifts were all five memories that we had of him. We had a ton of memories to choose from so our five favorites were hard to choose :)

Dad- You are and always have been my rock. You are my daddy... You have been through so so much in your life yet your soul always shines so bright. Your strength has carried our family through some difficult times and your wisdom has helped us through so many questions. I love you so much! Thank you for always being there for me and teaching me all you know!

Seeing the lights...

2009-12-31T13:51:00.012-07:00

My roommates and I and all of our boyfriends went out to see the lights at Temple Square a couple weeks ago. I think they are so beautiful around the temple it makes for a really great night!

Tyrel and I

Roommates (Melody, me, Chelce)
Chad and Chelce

Melody and Ben

Ty and I again

Chelce and I - Love this girl!!

The Forgotten Carols

2009-12-17T18:54:00.002-07:00

Monday, Tyrel and I went to Cottonwood Highschool to watch The Forgotten Carols. I love it so much! Michael Mclean is absolutely amazing! We went last year together and I actually got to meet Michael and he signed my paper. If you haven't heard about The Forgotten Carols it is a book written by Michael Mclean about a nurse that goes to help an elderly man over the holidays. This man is very crazy :) every night he has a different ornament that he has the nurse hang on the tree and along with each one is a "forgotten carol". It is such a great feeling when you go and watch this performance. I love it so much!! If you ever get the chance to go... take it!

Life...

2009-12-08T11:25:00.005-07:00

We had a fun Thanksgiving this year... the food was so tasty, even I made a pie haha.. I love Thanksgiving because it is such a relaxing holiday. You don't have to worry about anything but eating and being with the family.. plus you get my mom's homemade stuffing :) After Thanksgving we went up the mountain to get Amy and Krista's family Christmas trees. It was a pretty fun trip and the kids had a blast in the snow.

The kids were having a lot of fun when we went to get some Christmas trees off the mountain...

This is Freddy Bear at Thanksgiving.. isn't he just adorable?? :)

Alyssa and Freddy

Some things seemed so usual...

2009-11-06T12:00:00.011-07:00

(Sorry for the long post) The mother of a friend of mine recently passed away... I did not know her but her daughter works with me as well as her son in law and her granddaughter. I feel so horrible when things like this happen, there are no "correct" words to express. It got me thinking about all the people that my family has lost. We all lose loved ones and eventually we all end up moving past the initial grief and moving forward with our lives. I don't think people really ever "move on" (or maybe it's just my definition of it) I believe that people move forward and progress with their lives.. but do you ever really move on from somebody? You never forget their smile, their hug, you think of them when familiar things come around. They are everywhere around you.. so how exactly do you "move on"? Luckily we have the gospel in our lives, and we are able to know that we will see them again someday. I can't imagine looking towards the future, after somebody passes, and not believing that I would ever see them again. It just seems like there would be a hollow hole. Anywho...

I miss you grandpa- with all of my heart I miss you just being you, just being grandpa. Laughing and joking, filling my head full of random facts, but most of all I miss those hugs that you used to give. There is nothing like the hug from the most loving, caring, kind person in the world... grandpa...

Uncle Kunk(Kent) It has been such a long time since you passed, but it seems like it was so recent... I remember one of the last times I saw Uncle Kent he tried to pay me to drink the sour milk in the fridge.. hahaha Miss you!

Uncle Dennis, I am still amazed at how much you knew.. about everything. You were such a sweet sweet man! Miss you!

Uncle Jerry ( the only picture I could find I stole off of Charidee's facebook :) But it is a great picture of Uncle Jerry's smile! He is at Uncle Kent's grave with his grandson Tanner)Uncle Jerry was always so kind! I'm keepin up with your Broncos!! Miss you

I found a poem that my mom had found when Grandpa Barton passed away, printed it off, and gave it to my friend. She loved it and it reminded me how much it really helped me. So I thought I would share it again :)

Some things seemed so usual on that remembered day,
The sun arose, the birds awoke and kids came out to play.
For most of us the hours passed much like the days before.
We lost ourselves in busyness and rushed from talk to chore.
It was not so for you, my friend, and forever will it be
The day God said to your beloved come home and dwell with me.
Yes, on this day, you lost someone you loved with all your heart
and with this truth, the world you knew abruptly fell apart.
How fleeting was the moment that stilled this life so dear,
Yet, how profound the impact on you left mourning here.
Time offered no rehearsal for your feelings of goodbye
Whether sudden or expected it begs the question, "why?"
Some say God sends his children here with special tasks to do,
then calls them to him, one by one, when all their work is through.
Others feel, Thy will was done just life's eternal plan,
and when we enter Heaven's gates we'll finally understand.
Still, you might find little solace in the why behind your sorrow,
the one you love is gone from here, and this changes not tomorrow.
With this, your heart does lead you along a path of grief,
where you gather precious memories, and through tears you find relief.
The pace at which you travel is yours to set and share
with those on whome you'll count on to listen, talk, and care.
You may wish yourself to hurry and believe your mourning through,
Pain from loss prefers to stay and make a home with you.
And there it will become a friend who gently helps you cross
into a life that finds new meaning from your encounter with such loss.
This healing happens slowly over weeks and month and years
and even then, there will be days when memories call fresh tears.
A song, a scent, or photograph keeps your heart in touch
with all that you so treasured in the one you miss so much.
Yet, a time will come eventually when the pain of where you've been
Makes room within your hear for hope in life again.
Then may the joys of every day create memories for you heart
like precious gifts sent full of love from the one you did depart.
May you sense your loved one's spirit on a lazy sunshine day
and know the one you miss delights to watch you laugh and play.
May you recall that radiant smile in the sparkle of a star
and know its shinging extra bright to find you from afar.
May you hear your beloved's laughter in the misty falling rain
and know that tears from heaven fall from eyes that share your pain.
May you fell your loved one's touch when mild breezes blow...
To caress your cheek and whisper soft
"I still walk with you, you know"

Halloween :)

2009-11-03T12:54:00.008-07:00

Last minute I decided to come home for Halloween... and I am so very happy that I did!! I love my family so much and they just seem to always put a smile on my face! We had such a great time, the whole family was together that night and we had a blast. I believe at one point all the children were downstairs and the adults upstairs were ten times louder (candy fight) I only got a few pictures (again they are with my phone so not the best quality)

Little Jenna girl as a mouse :)

Keaton- isn't he so cute? He was showing me his karate moves, he claims he taught himself all the moves... I dunno they seem pretty advanced =)

Gavin as Mickey Mouse- He melts my heart

The three youngest... really hard to get a picture of the fairy(butterfly) skeleton and mouse all together lol...

Our family... all squished on the couch. It was funny because we took the picture then about five minutes later realized for some reason we were all still setting on the couch... haha =]

During the candy fight Tara took the swiffer and went after dad haha.... It was pretty funny to watch.

5K

2009-11-03T12:46:00.004-07:00

Dad, Kyle, and Amy ran a 5K a couple of weeks ago in American Fork. They all did a great job running in the freezing cold up a few hills and through a cemetary (for some reason they did this voluntarily) haha ... we all had a fun time hanging out and cheering them on!! Here are a few pictures (sorry they aren't the greatest they are all taken from my phone)

My dad :)

Amy & Alyssa before the race Ryan -- being Ryan (Aunt Lisa in the background-she also ran!)Alyssa- Being so gosh darn adorable!

I love it!

2009-10-28T12:43:00.000-06:00

Where the Wild Things Are

2009-10-25T20:27:00.003-06:00

I finally got to see it!! This particular movie was a very special one for me, because of my grandpa Barton. Grandpa Norm used to read this book to me and the rest of my cousing every chance he could pull that darn book out. As soon as I saw Carol in the preview I knew the movie, I actually squealed in the movie theater (just ask Ty he was not so happy haha). I went with Grandma Barton, Keaton, and Dylan to the movie and it was so cute and really brought out the characters. I wish so much that grandpa could have been there to see it, I'm sure he has already watched it over and over :)

I miss those dreaming days, those innocent days, the "max" days. I sometimes wish when I went into my room it grew into a forest, then an ocean. I could sail away from everything, and come back to hot dinner :) I guess the possibility of those days aren't really gone, they still exist it's just that child's view of the world that is gone....

I miss you grandpa :) can't wait to see you again... maybe where the wild things are!

Audrey

2009-10-25T20:21:00.004-06:00

The other day I was blog surfin :) and came across a post of Tana's that was a quote from miss Audrey Hepburn and she said it helped her day. I thought it was kind of funny because everytime I am having a sad moment or a "not great day" I google audrey hepburn and look at the pictures of her or read her quotes, heck if it's a really bad day I pop in "Breakfast at Tiffanys" and lose myself in her world. So tonight I decided to look her up and this particular quote popped out.

"I believe in pink,

I belive that laughing is the best calorie burner,

I believe in kissing, kissing a lot!

I believe in being strong, when everything seems to be going wrong.

I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls :)

I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in Miracles!"

Sometimes the simplest words can completely change the way you look at life.

On purpose

2009-10-22T08:33:00.005-06:00

Sometimes I am really grumpy when I have to be to work at 7 and it's still dark outside, I feel as if I should still be in bed. But then I happen to look outside the window and instantly my mind is changed. I feel so lucky to be able to look out the window and see God's artwork, firsthand. First of all I couldn't live without mountains, they are my security blanket. They make me feel secure in a sometimes crazy world. Second the colors that the sunrise makes are amazing aren't they? The picture doesn't do it justice, but when the orange mixes with the yellow that mixes with the blue something magical is created. When I looked out this morning and saw this sunrise it reminded me of a quote ...

I got to meet her =]

2009-10-09T15:01:00.004-06:00

Jenna came home today and I got to go and meet her when Tara and Kurt brought her to my grandma's =]

FINALLY!!

2009-09-29T12:40:00.005-06:00

I got to see baby Jenna last night for the first time!! Kurt was able to hold her up to the window, he was even able to open the door and he stood on one side back and we stood on the other side and could see her sweet precious face!! She is so so gorgeous she has Tara's gorgeous lips and Grandmpa Norm's chubby cheeks. They tell me her eyes are Kurt's grandpa's as well... she is so blessed! I can't wait until I can hold her!

Life

2009-09-15T11:03:00.021-06:00

Waiting in the hospital

Grandma and Gavin waiting while Jenna was being born

The picture is a little blurry cause Gavin took it.. but here is the proud mama, lookin all gorgeous a day after having her baby

He really enjoys looking out the windows.

Cute Kids =]

Dax loves playing with flowers =]
Alyssa likes to be motherly to the other children
Gavin tried on my softball stuff.. I think he looks quite studly =]
Wedding Dress

Well, in the process of moving my parents have discovered a few wedding dresses haha... Krista decided to see if she could still fit in hers and guess what... the little brat can .. ten years later and she is still the same size. I tried it on as well, sadly I only got it half way zipped up haha

Herbert the Spider
Ty and I were driving home to Salina one night and stopped at the red barn for some peaches. Well, the red barn was closed but Ty sure had fun with this spider... it was huge and kept chasing the car, I rolled up the windows so it wouldn't jump in at me haha... he wanted to take it home so it came home in the trunk in a sealed bottle, let's just say it didn't make it. But Dax sure had fun wth it after.

Some Dolce pics =]

this is how he likes to ride in the car...can make for some difficult turns haha

Hey.. hey.. just wanted to let you know I was here haha

Please don't put me away .. I'm really cute

Shoes/Chip

2009-09-14T16:50:00.005-06:00

I was quite proud of myself so I thought I would share haha... I had a pair of white shoes that I got a little while ago and one day while at my work my dog decided to use them as a chew toy... well with the help of Chelce I was able to fix them up.... cute?

CHIP
My roommate had a dog for about a week at the house and I thought he had a striking resemblence to this deer at cabelas ... haha

Broncos Sticker

2009-09-14T16:49:00.003-06:00

I finally got my broncos sticker up in my car window ... Looks pretty good don't ya think ;)

A little behind... Seven Peaks

2009-09-14T16:42:00.005-06:00

We went to seven peaks with the barton family then back to granny B's for some dinner after

Lissy Doll

Keat got a little tired =]

Gavin loved the dippin dots...just like his aunt katy =]

I didn't get very many pictures because I only had my phone

Jenna

2009-09-14T12:30:00.002-06:00

I just had some fun with the pictures =]

Baby Jenna

2009-09-14T09:01:00.002-06:00

This weekend we were blessed with a new addition to our family, baby Jenna. She is so precious and looks like a little angel. Tara is doing well and so is Jenna. She is in the NICU at Utah Valley right now so I haven't had the chance to meet her but can't wait! Tara and Kurt should have pics soon!!

Just Because

2009-06-29T16:12:00.002-06:00

I have a wonderful boyfriend =] On Friday Ty sent me some "just because flowers" they were my favorite and absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks again babe!

Hmmmm...

2009-06-29T15:35:00.002-06:00

It's been a little while since I have blogged about my oh so interesting life. Sophie is still gone and I cannot walk down the kitty aisle in wal mart without busting into tears. I miss her so much! The puppy I think misses her too! I have to take him to the vet today and I am really nervous! He has been whimpering whenever he jumps on his leg and will no longer jump up or down (which for my crazy-hyperactive dog is a very scary thing) -- I have officially moved out of the American Fork house. I now live in Orem with two roommates, Chelce I grew up with and Melody I just met. We have had a blast so far! It is nice to finally have some good girlfriends again!! Che Che (Chelce) has been so great to live with even though the puppy chose her room to make his first accident... Sorry Che Che! I miss my dad and I know he misses me (I'm pretty sure he has cried himself to sleep every night since I left... I'm just not sure if it is over me or the puppy leaving him) It was great to get so close to my dad over the past couple of years, we are very alike in a lot of ways (which is why we tend to butt heads occasionally) and that man is my hero and I thank my lucky stars every day that God sent me to him to be his daughter!

I have such a wonderful family I just don't understand how I got so lucky! Even my sisters married the most amazing guys who have turned into my amazing brothers. I can't express how much I truly love and appreciate all of them. My four mothers - Mom, Krista, Amy and Tara. They all went to Parent Teacher Conferences, made dinners, went to recitals/competitions and they all were there to punish me when needed(seriously) and they all have saved me multiple times. My dad- The most amazing man ever!! He may be rough and tough on the outside but he really is a big sap! haha jk... then my brothers - Brady, Kyle, Kurt and Ryan... they all protect me in different ways and I know they all would be there for me in a heartbeat... Thanks all of you!!

Well, I don't know where all that came from ha ha.. but there ya go!!

The Kitty Litter is thrown away =[

2009-06-05T17:29:00.002-06:00

Yesterday I had to throw out the kitty litter... My cat, Sophie, that I have had as an inside cat for eight years jumped out of my window and hasn't been back since. I seriously have cried so much over her leaving!! She has always been an inside cat so she is like my daughter as odd as that sounds. I got her when I was 12 years old and she has been my "shoulder to cry on" ever since. A lot of people don't like cats but I love her to death and she was so perfect. I wish she would come back but I think at this point it's not going to happen.

Cookout =]

2009-05-31T10:09:00.004-06:00

Ty and I decided that we wanted to have a little cookout. He has a tiny bbq so we got some brats and potatoes and went full speed ahead... We prob looked a little funny because Ty lives in a condo and has a little balcony out of his bedroom. People walking by thought we were a little strange but what do ya do??

Memorial Day!! - I know I am late!

2009-05-31T09:40:00.009-06:00

For Memorial Day Weekend all of the Barton family went to Thanksgiving Point petting zoo and to Mike's for some fun in the sun. We had a great time, it's been so so long since I have been to a petting zoo haha...

It all began with Tara teaching the children how to milk the cow

Gavin smiling for the camera =]

I can't believe how big Dylan is getting... he is almost 8 years old!! It's so fun to see him get older, he is such a good boy. I no longer have to force him to give me a kiss goodbye =]

Alyssa is also getting so so big!! She was so adorable looking at all the animals... we loved this horse she was so pretty and friendly!

SUSHI & DOLCE

2009-04-28T14:18:00.002-06:00

SUSHI

Some friends of mine that I used to work with invited me to go to sushi the other day and it was so much fun!! I missed them so much! I haven't seen a couple of them for over a year. This was my first time eating Sushi and I wasn't that impressed with mine but Camri and Becca both had some tasty ones they let me try!! If you love chocolate the fudge cake at the Happy Sumo will cure anything!!

DOLCE

We went to Taco Amigo the other day and while Dolce and I were waiting for our food I just thought that he looked adorable just awaitin for his food to come so I took a picture haha...

The Canyon

2009-04-28T13:37:00.011-06:00

Well, the other day I got off of work at 4 and it was such a nice day my dad and I decided to grab some KFC and head up the canyon for a ride. We went up just about a half hour and stopped to take some pictures. It is so nice to get up in the mountains, granted I don't get to do it very often and I probably don't know much on what to do up there but once you are in the mountains it is so peaceful and calm and everything just seems right. I love love love to just sit and think about everything and listen to the silence!

I am having major troubles placing these pictures so sorry they are all out of wack haha!

ALLRED

2009-04-21T07:39:00.004-06:00

On Saturday night I went with some friends to see Allred (or John Allred). He is still climbing his way to the top, but he has made a few cd's and everybody at the venue knew who he was... wow is he amazing!! He has a mellow sound (if you like dashboard confessionals you will like him ... http://www.allredmusic.com/) Anywho it was great to get out with some girlfriends and just listen to his music!

Our pictures are actually with the guitarist not allred himself... the guitarist played the guitar and the cello with allred and his guitar... it was really amazing!

New IPOD

2009-04-10T15:30:00.004-06:00

Another little tid bit of information... I now love March Madness haha... My friend Valma P. helped me fill out my bracket and guess what... I totally won my work competition. I got to bring home a brand new Ipod nano! I already have one that Ty bought me for my birthday last year that has my name engraved on it... so now I have two Ipods. I decided one will stay in my car and the other I will use for running and in my room when I am listening to music. I am so excited.

So much to update on...

2009-04-10T15:01:00.008-06:00

Well, first I will update on Tampa. It was such a great trip! I left on Thursday March 26 and came back on Sunday March 30. I want to go into sales in my job (right now I am support) so winning this trip was a great experience for me. I got a little taste of the show floor first hand! Not to mention that Tampa was so pretty!! I got to see the beach for the first time! It was so pretty white sand and crashing waves the whole 9 yards haha... we got to shop and spend some time having fun!!

Tampa!

2009-03-25T07:32:00.003-06:00

I haven't updated in a while so I thought I would do a quick recap! The past few months have been pretty normal haha. Except I get to go on a trip to Florida with some people from work and I leave tomorrow!! I am so excited to get out of this Utah weather for 4 days and just relax in the sun... well and do a little work to =] Tampa here I come!!!

Home for the holidays!

2008-12-29T15:57:00.014-07:00

Well, they holiday came, and left faster than that! Ty and I drove home to Salina and were able to stay the 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th!!! It was so fun to be home with the family and have a few days off of work. We had a great time and we all had a great Christmas!! Here are some wonderful pictures!

Sisters and brother!! I must say... I love my sisters and my bro so so much I would be completely lost without them!

We thought it would be fun to lift Ryan up! Haha I got the forehead

The boys were jealous of our pictures so we had to let them have one.. I love my brothers, I know they are there for me through whatever and I want to thank them for that!

Kyle and Brady just love each other so much!! HAHAHA I am not sure what Kurt and Ryan are doing so don't ask lol

Me and the big sis Kris! haha ... love you more than you could know!!

Classic Keaton ... haha
Just kiddin... sort of

Beautiful Babies!!!

Lyssy Doll

Gavin Troy

Fred Dax (aka fatty)

Go Broncos

2008-12-23T16:56:00.004-07:00

GO BRONCOS!!!

For Christmas I bought Ty tickets to see the Denver Broncos play at Invesco Field on December 21st! We drove out Saturday, went to the game Sunday, and drove back Monday. We stayed in Colorado Springs with Ma and Pa Johnson and had a blast!! They cooked for us and took good care of us! Pa makes the best homemade noodles in the world!! Well, little did I know when I bought the tickets that I was buying tickets for the coldest game in Broncos history! It was so cold but me and Ty just stayed bundled up and stuck it through. It was an awesome experience and we decided to make it a tradition.

Thanks so much grandma and grandpa Johnson we had a blast!

Santa Puppy

2008-12-19T14:10:00.005-07:00

I bought the puppy a santa costume for Christmas!! He is my little baby and I play dress up with him whenever he lets me =] Don't worry I am not horrible I have only bought him a total of maybe 4 outfits in the whole year that I have had him.... But doesn't he look adorable??? My mom and dad took him home so they could have some company while mom was laid up with her leg and I have missed him so much! I didn't think it would be that big of a deal, but man was I wrong!! I can't wait to see him tonight.

P.S. His 1-year birthday is Dec. 26 so I do accept gifts on behalf of him muhahaha

Me in pictures

2008-09-19T07:29:00.012-06:00

A famous Katelyn haha

((she was on America's Prom Queen))

Where I was born Utah Valley

((I think))

My favorite color

((green))

Favorite City

((Palmyra, New York))

Place I want to visit

((Ireland))

A bad habit

((biting my nails))

Favorite Animal

((Polar Bear))

Past Love

((cheer))

First Job

((Subway)

Place to visit

((Hawaii))

Current Job

((Smile Reminder))

I tag Krista, Amy, Tara, Mom, Jackie, and Dev

2008-09-04T13:31:00.003-06:00

Okay so I love the new 90210!! I only remember a little bit about the old one... ((what I watched with my sisters)) but the new series is pretty darn tootin!! haha love it!

Dax

2008-08-29T12:28:00.003-06:00

I made this for my sister and thought it was so adorable. Dax is THE happiest baby in the world. I cannot believe he started off so small and helpless, he is a fighter and is so amazing!!

Gavin Troy

2008-08-29T09:11:00.004-06:00

Happy Birthday Gavin!!!

Gavin turned one on Sunday! He is such a bundle of joy. Tara and Kurt really did great with this little guy. He is so sweet and innocent and I love him so so much... I miss him so much living two hours away but coming home and seeing him is a joy and a blessing!

Work

2008-08-27T17:17:00.003-06:00

So workin workin workin... it's so hard =] At my job they love to spoil people on their birthdays and I have just fallin in to the tradition. A friend of mine at work had his birthday a couple weeks ago and not only did we completely massacre his desk we also did his car!! He hates his birthday and any mention of it turns him red... so this didn't exactly make him a happy camper =]

Dolce Seals

2008-08-01T13:42:00.004-06:00

Dolce is the newest addition to my family. He is my 7 month old Pomeranian Poodle. I love him to death. He is my best friend (as creepy as that sounds) and I would seriously die if anything happened to him. He greets me when I get home from work and is always so so excited to see me. He is so adorable and so full of energy and life!!

He thinks that my cat Sophie is his best friend (she doesn't!)

Last Week

2008-08-01T13:30:00.003-06:00

Last week was pretty ... crazy!! I got my wisdom teeth pulled and a bone graft done in my mouth. I came home Tuesday night in A LOT of pain!! Wednesday I got a bladder infection and couldn't hold down the meds so my mother made me get a wonderful shot in the tushy... Then Friday I went with Tyrel and his family up north, we shopped until I dropped... literally. Saturday we hit Lagoon, now the Taylors get pretty serious about Lagoon alright. We were there for 12 hours haha I was on a lot of medication!! But the day was fun, I enjoyed Ty's family, and the water park saved my life. Sunday we hit up the zoo. I saw the giraffes, the monkees, the bears, and the bird show. They lost a bird doing the bird show haha it was pretty interesting. My stinkin camera wouldn't work and I thought it was because it was broken, but it actually was the batteries so I didn't get many pictures just a few on my phone. The day was pretty fun, Ty chased the peacock out of it's cage then we ran away so we wouldn't get caught haha. Let's just say by the end of the week I was about dead!!

Ty and Me

2008-08-01T13:25:00.004-06:00

Well, I get bored at work and play around on photoshop sometimes so I created this today :] Me and Ty have grown up together, were born on the same day, and since 5th grade we have lived 3 doors from each other. Now we live two hours apart which is pretty hard but soon we will be back living close together! I love him tons and he is the only reason I stay sane sometimes!!

Guess I'll join the pack

2008-08-01T12:51:00.001-06:00

Well, my sisters have blogs so I decided to keep up with the times I will get one too! I have myspace and facebook but this is a little different of a world for me lol so give me some time to get used to it. Well, I was raised in Salina and I am a small town girl! I went through a lot growing up, I made a lot of mistakes, fell for the wrong things, and continuously made the wrong choices, but I also made a lot of right choices, fell in love a couple times, and learned some amazing life lessons! Which all ended up making me the person I am today! I love to be with my nephews and nieces they are the light of my life and I would be nowhere without my family. My sisters are my heroes, they are gorgeous! They are amazing women, wives, mothers, daughters, and best of all sisters!! I'm insanely obsessed with Audrey Hepburn. She is the epitome of class. I don't like diamonds but I am speechless over pearls. I work at Smile Reminder and love going to work everyday, I have had a few crappy jobs it's nice to finally feel secure and confident in a job. I have been dating Ty for abt a year and half and still love him haha! Well I think that is about enough