I know this is a tad bit late...

I just went through a bunch of Christmas pictures and thought I would share them. We had a nice Christmas holiday in Temecula, Cali! I love that place! It is definitely ideal! And I loved spending Christmas with my nephew and watching him open presents. He was definitely the highlight! Here are a few memories! :)

Kelly invited me to go to a Christmas concert recital with her dad and grandma.  It was so nice.   There wasn't probably a dozen people in the whole Conference Center.  It was so quiet and BEAUTIFUL!  The organist was amazing!  It was a really neat experience!  

Watching Noah on Christmas day was so much fun!  I feel like I captured some pretty great moments!!

 

Hmmm, don't know where to start huh?  Is that BIG one MINE???

 

What's this daddy???

 

This kid loves to read!!

 

Daddy's new shoes are a hit!

 

...Someday!

 

Phones are the BEST!  Especially old school Fisher Price toys!!

 

Patiently waiting... Noah is good at keeping himself entertained!

 

But sometimes he just can't wait!  (he takes after his auntie Tricia!)

 

"What Happens At Grandma's Stay's At Grandma's"

 

These little buggers took forever to open!!

 

Noah playing cars with Grandpa!

 

And baby Beethoven was born!! 

 

With Grandma & Grandpa!

 

  MiaSophia couldn't wait to give Noah hugs!

  

  

I'm thinking this one was the Christmas winner!  :)

 

Basketball is a very serious thing! 

 

Little did we know how obsessive this would become! 

 

Helping dad put it together

Sending Out Some Positive Vibes

So, I love what my friend Teniesha does... every day she lists positive things about her day and week. So, I will follow suit! Today was lovely and all but boring!

1. I ate very healthily! :) Oatmeal, salad, avocado, baked chicken and salad for dinner... but the sugar cookie for dessert was the cherry on top!

2. Good memories with long time friends.

3. Long time friends.

4. Knowing that I'm going to have another nephew in July.

5. Drinking Sleepy-Time Tea before bed! Mmmmm

Life's Little Lessons

So, about two weeks ago, I was on my way to work when it was snowing lightly. The further down the road I got, the harder it snowed, and the roads became super icy. I was minding my own business, trying not to slide everywhere, staying in my lane, when I felt a bump behind and then my car started spinning. I did two 360's, one to the right and then one to the left when I tried to over-correct. I landed sideways in the oncoming traffic lane... lucky that it was 6:45am and there was no oncoming traffic! I pulled over off the side of the road a little bit shaken up, but mostly bugged that I got hit! The first thing in my mind was "DANGI! I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!" and then the second thought was "freak! Now the subi won't have a clean title". I waited impatiently for the other person to pull over, and after like five minutes, he finally did. I was still bugged, but when he rolled down his window and I saw he was from India, I instantly felt even more bothered that he "didn't know how to drive, and therefore shouldn't even BE HERE!!"... He was shaken up, and I just wanted to get back to work... I knew the phone was probably ringing of the hook and I really didn't have the time! I asked him what happened and after a few studders, I said "YOU WERE GOING A LITTLE FAST, HUH??" I was so snotty! He wanted to exchange information so we did and after a few words of who was responsible, we were on our way. I called my dad right away and he reminded me we should have called the police so that there would be a clear answer to who was responsible, otherwise the insurance claims could go in circles. I became so defensive, I was ready for a "FIGHT"! As I predicted, when I got to work, the phones were going crazy and I had no time to call anyone, cops, insurance agencies, etc... But finally at 8:30, I got a hold of his insurance company to find that he had already submitted the claim. He called me five minutes later to fully apologize for what happened, taking full responsible. He told me he wanted to make sure I was taken care of and that my car was fixed and everything would turn out ok. He called the police and let them know. There was a city truck parked on the side that he also hit. He didn't want to "hit and run". So, about an hour later, my emotions got the best of my and I felt completely ashamed and humiliated for the way I had acted and reacted towards Reddi (that's his name). I felt so ashamed for my initial thought that he's from India and shouldn't be here. I felt so humiliated for becoming so defensive and ready for the fight! I was so sad that my first initial reaction wasn't concern for our safety!

The dent wasn't even big at all! I ended up crying all day. It was a huge look in the mirror for me and I got to really evaluate where my heart was. I don't ever want to have an ounce prejudism at all ever again! So, I resolved to renew my word with myself, and to apologize and thank Reddi for being so gracious about this situation. I wish him the best now. And I got to drive a sweet Pontiac G5 in the meantime, while my car was being fixed in the shop.

Some of 2009

So, I have been trying to collect pictures of the last few months and I've run onto some fun memories and good times! Hopefully I'll be able to share some of the best! :)



I had a chance to go to the Bee's game a couple of times in the summer time. This was with our East Millcreek 19th Ward Family Home Evening Group. We had so much fun! Thanks to our great Bishopric for allowing us the funds to be able to go.



Ryan, Michelle, and Noah came to Utah to celebrate Noah's little cousins birthday. We had dinner, lots of treats, and good times!





Noah has a real obsession with balls! He loves anything that is round... and preferably bouncy!!!!




And then there was my birthday party with the girls up in Midway, Utah! It was soo beautiful!

We ate gourmet pizza in this cute little house-turned-cafe. We had super interesting conversations... that drew in our neighbors from the next table...who later thanked us for the entertainment! I loved it! We went to lisa's cabin/totally-cushy Midway house and spent the night playing Rock-Band, and eating tons and tons of carby, sugary, yummy goodness! Thanks Clairice for those most amazing sugar cookies I've ever eaten and also to Lisa for giving me the sweetest, most indulgent Normandy chocolate cake I've ever eaten! Simply amazing!!!!

And then there was my trip to Michigan for Thanksgiving! It was so nice to be able to relax with my grandparents! It really made me realize how much time gets away from us. I felt like I was 5 again, hanging out with them. I miss the comfort of having my Bailor grandparents so close.

I got to talk to my grandparents a lot about their history and lives, and ancestors. I saw lots of pictures and read some really cool letters. It's funny to learn about the dynamic between different relationships in the family through letters, read their frustrations with money and status, and all that good stuff. Some things in life never change. Even after a hundred years!









We had Thanksgiving dinner at Buddy and Jamie's house. It was soo soo good to get to know Buddy and Jamie again and find new common interests! I love them and their kids are so dang cool!!!!! I really wished we could be closer to them. I think they are the most like our family.




We ate dinner in the sun room that looked out onto the acres and acres of back yard. It was pretty warm and misty outside, which was a nice change from the freezing temps in Utah!

There was a table full of desserts, that I swear was bigger than the table full of dinner! Jamie made Buddy's famous texas sheet cake that was awesome!!! We had chocolate eclairs, apple and pumpkin pie, cookies, vanilla bean cheesecake that was heavenly! And so much more! We ate, talked music and bonded all night long pretty much!

So dang much fun!

Later that night I got to meet up with Lori and Nick at a sports bar. It was so much fun to meet up with them and catch up since the wedding! I felt like I got to know Lori a lot better and I am really glad she and Nick are a part of our family now!

A New Year...A New Start

Well this is just crazy! It's always far too long in between posts! I'm definitely NOT a "blogger" but I'll try! It's been fun to keep tabs on other friends through blogs and such. I miss my friends and family dearly! Time gets away from us far too often! This last year has definitely had it's ups and downs for the Bailors. We've all felt hardships, burdens, frustrations, and sadness. But we've also felt a lot of joy and good times as well as the spirit helping us to grow and become stronger in our experiences.

So, I need to post some pictures! Check back shortly......

It's been a while.....

It's been a while since I've posted. I've had a few trips to California since then and I have new pictures of cute little Noah! Work is crazy as we are making lots of cut-backs. I'm just thankful to have a job right about now! Hopefully I can hang onto it through the crisis! Ryan and Michelle moved to Temecula, Cali..... my dream town! Someday I'll be raising my kidlings there! Maybe!!! Hopefully :) We had some adventures together there in Temecula as we visited the old fashioned soda shop to get Vernors, Faygo Red Pop, and old timer Root Beer. We had a cookout on the beach and visited Sandy Eggo Old Town! Good times!!!!