Barney Family

New blog

2012-01-19T11:21:00.000-08:00

I guess I could actually spell my blog correct..bahahaha!
www.karribarney.blogspot.com

2012-01-17T16:20:00.001-08:00

My new Blog www.karribarney.blogpot.com

It's been a long time.....

2011-09-16T17:59:00.000-07:00

Getting induced...I didn't take my typical belly shot but this is good enough!

Dr. Cronbach delivering Drake 4lbs 13oz

8 mins later Halle (yes like Halle Berry) 6lbs

The big 2 1/2 yr old Brock holding Halle

After a week in the NICU finally at home.....looks like little dolls on my bed!

At 3wks old we took them to Yosemite.....crazy I know...I'm supposed to be hiding out right!

Weird placement of pic's......I'm to lazy to fix

In S.F at the park

love my Brock....that boy brings pure joy to me

I'm almost back into blogging, facebook took over for a while but now I'M BACK...MAYBE ;]

Oh, the places we will go....

2010-07-13T10:57:00.001-07:00

After 12 airplane flights, a bomb scare at JFK, 2 sick kids(Brock got sick 2hrs into our flight over)2 euro rail train trips and countless metro rides, I feel like writing a book about traveling with kids!
We started in Germany where my mom is from: My cousin's kids Lars, Finn and Jette with Belen at the Wolfsburg soccer camp. Wolfsburg will host the 2011 women's world cup. VW factory is in Wolfsburg, everyone in my mom's family including my grandma has worked for VW.

All of us together..

My cousin Carmen and her husband Matthias, Her brother Matthias(cousin)
and us

Cheering on team Germany

I was so jet lagged this day....I had been running on just 4 hrs sleep most nights.

Belen went to the town festival and had a great time. She was in there local paper as the little girl visitor from America....she would have had a great picture in the paper also but she bowed out of taking it.

Shopping for shoes for Brock

Kaiser Wilhelm Church

Brock was still very sick so he saw most of Berlin like this....

Berlin zoo

I had to give a "Good Ole American smack down with words" to a clerk selling water at the zoo....He was so rude and disrespectful to me....Boy did he regret messing with me! I thought I had forgotten most of my German but apparently Bad words always stick with you ;)

Reichstag building

Brandenburg Tor

Berlin wall

Then we headed off to Denmark....Which I really love and can't wait to go back someday....

Tivoli Gardens......so beautiful and the kids and I loved the rides! It was so relaxing.....an amusement park relaxing??? Yes, no lines longer then a few minutes......people were very friendly and the park is so beautiful!

Out our hotel window.....Nyhavn Canal....once home to pirates and prostitutes....arrrrrg!

We then Headed to Finland to visit my dad's side of the family...

My cousin Nina in Finland with her family

My other cousin's the Hoglunds.....we had a great time with them! we got to eat Moose meat(which was very taste and lean)

My cousin Cay with the kiddos!

At Cay and Eva's summer Island house..

The International Lover...

All of us celebrating Midsummer's Eve....The days are 20 hours of daylight with 4 hrs twilight. We never went to bed before 1 am....u just feel like doing anything because of the light.....we loved it....Nina and I went swimming at midnight!

The moon at Midnight....as high as it rises

with Cay and Eva at the summer house.....

Boating.....the only was to get to the summer house!

Then we where off to Spain........Barcelona

It was hot and humid...

We had a great time in Spain....We went to a water park in Vila seca and visted some of Derek's friends there. We also headed to Valencia and then Madrid.

What's been going on...

2010-05-20T16:01:00.000-07:00

Barney family at Burney falls just last weekend

Boating at Burney

Burney Falls

Birthday party for Kami(blue shirt) at Pixie playland

Helping Hands Park clean up...

I can't believe the end of the school year is coming up...Only 8 more days. Hip Hip Hooray for summer!!!

So Long to Blogging for now....Maybe I'll Be back later

2010-04-14T22:06:00.000-07:00

Easter Break....My cousins with Belen

Us with the Birthday Girl....Grandma Donna

Ladies chatting it up

Belen at the Monterey Aquarium....see loves the penguins!

At the Beach in Monterey

Brock enjoying the park

Playing with my camera....Ur kiddos get tired and annoyed

Belen received an award at school today!!

Derek and Brock at the cold Beach

I love to Blog but lately it has been hard to find the time, as you can tell my life is crazy busy!

Brock is keeping me on his tail all day long! We went to his Doctor's appointment last week....The Doctor was laughing at how funny and entertaining he was. He is growing every day and learning new tricks all the time. He apparently has no depth perception or fear....Just like his dad!! He has hopped on his dad's old skate board and starting working it back and forth. We love every minute of it!!! I hope to keep more updated but FaceBook is so much more fun!

Belen has also been growing up....She is now in gymnastics and is doing great in school! She is a Great Big Sister and Loves Brock so much...If I don't let him have something he runs to Belen to complain and receive comfort.

Hope you are all doing well!

It's been awhile....

2010-03-03T22:49:00.001-08:00

It has been a while since I have blogged and so much has happened since the last time!

Brock Turned 1 in January...He has been such a fun baby to have!!! He does everything without hesitation and I mean everything. We never had to baby proof with Belen but Brock has the will to get into everything he can see. He wants to work it and figure it all out! He loves to open the oven door so I dropped some cash for a lock ....but every time I solve one problem I am back at the store buying an another lock for something else!!

We went to our nephews baby blessing right after Belen's 7Th birthday! Can u believe she is 7...we had a at home party which was a lot of fun! (Belen and her cousin Ethan)

Us up at Forest Falls in southern California

Our new nephew Baby Travis....He is a sweet and happy lil boy!!

The Barney's all together....Wow our family has grown in the last few years!

We also went to the Olympics in Canada and had a blast!!!! Once I get over this wicked cold I will post those pictures!!

Faux Christmas and Tahoe'09

2009-12-30T19:42:00.000-08:00

We got the chance to go to Lake Tahoe before we split for Oregon....Originally my brother in- law and his family where to go with us but they all got sick with H1N1, so there loss was the Brown family's gain. We had a good time with them and Donny got the chance to go Snowboarding for the first time with Derek(expert snowboarder)....I can't wait to hit the slopes my self soon!!!

We had our 2ND annual Faux Christmas with Derek's family...it was a very nice time and Dinner was awesome! Belen was so excited to get footed pajamas from her aunt Kristi....I think that is her favorite gift this year!!! Gma Honey ( Derek's mom) made Belen and I cute matching aprons....we have already gotten the chance to use them.

Up on the Roof top ...click ..click...click

2009-12-30T19:06:00.000-08:00

(double click to enlarge photo) We got to spend Christmas this year in Oregon with my family, mostly due to the fact it was the first time Derek could take the week of Christmas off ( there is only one true holiday in international banking...New years day)!

So we started Christmas Eve at my uncle Brad and Auntie Elease's house....which is the best place to start. They always have the yummiest food and fun things to do. Brock enjoyed my cousin Joe and his wife Jinna...we wished we lived near them so they could babysit....ha,ha,ha!

Christmas Day: I got to see Santa Clause at 4 am at my Dad's....I woke up thinking my step moms cat's where tearing packages apart but it was Stanta Clause making coffee and setting up packages. In case u didn't know my dad's name is Stan...haha! The kids enjoyed the 7am wake call and loved spending time with us.

Later Christmas day: We headed to my brother Eric's condo in Gresham for a yummy dinner and more present opening. It was my brothers first Christmas with us, He has spent most of the last couple years overseas with the Army.

We had a fun time on our visit but glad to be back home safe!! On the car ride Brock was enjoying the squawking Christmas rubber chicken we got as a white elephant gift, Whatever keeps the kid busy is okay with me.

What Been going on??

2009-12-06T20:02:00.000-08:00

Viewing the Temple lights in Oakland

Belen holding Star our house guest for the night.

Brock Walking

2009-12-06T19:38:00.000-08:00

Doing the Frankenstien walk....

Back to Blogging with a LIL help from my Friend

2009-11-20T22:26:00.000-08:00

A picture I found of Brooke(my niece) and Belen when they where just 2...awwww! We celebrated Brooke's 7Th birthday just a couple of weeks ago and it was a lot of fun.

Papa Keith(Robyn's dad) and me

Brock and cousin Blake hanging outside....Blake loves babies and loves baby Rock so much!

Girls just want to have fun....Mary bailey, Belen and the birthday girl Brooke

Gma Honey(Derek's mom Holly) with Brock

Brooke and Belen

After Halloween Belen painted our faces for fun.....I was to tired to fuss and it was rather relaxing!

Blogger Breakdown

2009-11-18T15:00:00.001-08:00

So I had a major Blog Breakdown....Some how I hit a reset button and well as u can see everything is still how it is from that point on. I haven't had the time to fix it ....to busy chasing Brocky boo around. Also i have enjoyed being on FB (facebook).....I may need a Dr.Phil intervention some day but oh well....where else can I chat with my cousins from Sweden and play Farkel???? Belen had two costumes this year....luckily none that I had to buy. She was a cheerleader at school and a black cat for a Halloween party. She enjoyed the party and spending time with her cousin Brooke.
Ricky Bobby(Derek) and Brock at the Driesdales Halloween Party....Needless to say it was awesome...they even had an exploding pumpkin!
Me at Belen's school function....yes I was the Octo mom Nadia Suleiman! It was a hit...people laughed so hard ....but some guys thought I was Angelina...
Belen carved her own pumpkin this year all by herself no help from me(except for the top)
meow! Belen and her BFF Mac....she loved having Brock and I show up to see her school Halloween parade....oops (PC) harvest fest Parade.

Zoo Field Trip

2009-10-25T17:56:00.000-07:00

"Picnik Show"

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Yosemite visit

2009-10-09T08:56:00.000-07:00

At Hetch Hetchy reservoir.....It is really just as pretty as Yosemite to bad they didn't keep it as a national park.

Standing on the Dam at Hetch Hetchy

At our campsite...sorry I look a mess.....we had 2 nights of Bears coming by our campsite.

The first night I heard a bear eating some of Brock's Teddy grahams he dropped by our tent. Then Derek saw a big bear brush by the tent and wonder off....So needless to say I didn't get much sleep!

I must of had a sign on me that said photographer on it.....I took over 10 group photos for random people that by the time we got a chance the sun had gone down to much.

Happy Birthday MOM!!!

2009-09-15T21:49:00.000-07:00

Thank you for supporting me with my Major decisions in life!

Thanks for marrying Dad and having us!

Thank you for showing and telling us to love our grandparents, great grandparents, great aunties and uncles.....I love that they are such a big part of my life!

Thank you for the great legs you gave us!

Thanks for making sure Gpa Joe gets the best care .....and being around so Gma has someone to keep track of and complain of her aliments to.

Thanks for letting us just be kids and enjoy being funny!

Thank you for an older brother to torture......remember how mad I was when he got this for his birthday....LOL...Luckily you raised him to give in to his sister!

Thank you for loving my kids and spoiling them!

This one reminds me so much of Belen....!

Happy Birthday MOM!

Sometimes......

2009-09-01T18:20:00.000-07:00

You need a different perspective......

Help your family do chores.....

and have a good laugh!

Where's Brock?

2009-08-19T17:19:00.000-07:00

Our newest statement to each other now.....where did Brock go?Brock is on the loose....he has been crawling all over the place and is interested in manipulating everything in his reach. It is officially time we baby proof our house.... farewell and good bye days of a non Mobile baby! Mac Daddy Brock working the moves on the ladies....he crawled from me to kiss this cutie pie girl. They made out until we broke it up.

I am dreading the first of many pinched fingers episodes....he is opening everything!

I like Big Butts.......So cute ....his is such a stinker! Can't believe he can move that chunky booty!

Belen, my nephew Blake and niece Brooke swimming in our neighborhood pool!

A primitive Rock Band....LOL

A Co worker of Derek's in China sent him this outfit for Brock....our token picture.

Back to School

2009-08-06T11:15:00.000-07:00

Hooray for back to School......! Belen is now into her 2ND week of 1st grade, she loves her new teacher and is enjoying being a big kid!

Brock and I are enjoying some one on one time which is nice to be able to have because it has gone by so fast!

Road Trippin

2009-07-22T22:16:00.000-07:00

We ended our road trip with a visit to my friend Jenny's house. It was so good to see her and her cute family! We didn't take a picture which I'm so bummed about..... but Belen loved playing with her kids and animals.

We had such a great time on our road trip......but now I have a Hugh mess to clean up and put away. I also have to get Belen ready for school......it seems these days everything is happening so fast. Thanks to everyone who let us crash at there homes or had us over for visits.....we love ya all!Me, Grandma Adele, mom and Brock

Me and Brock visiting my Cousin Carmen and her LIL baby Skylynn

My Brother Eric with us at Grandmas .....he is now retired from the Army after 18 yrs!

We stayed with him and Belen was all over him...she loved how much fun he was! Brock would laugh at everything he said and loved being held by uncle Eric when dad wasn't there.

Brock relaxing with daddy

salamanders the kids found in my dad's pool

Brock enjoyed watching Mitsy

My sis Anna with her nephew Brock in the Dad's R.V

It was actually nice....Oregon coast= no sun = warm

Oregon on my mind

2009-07-22T22:01:00.000-07:00

Eric and Carrie at the beach with us in Lincon city, OR

My Dad with Brock, Step Mom Lori and Sophie the dog

Dad carried Brock for me....he loved my pack carrier!

Brock in my dad's newsboy hat

Belen torturing .....oh I mean brushing Mitsy my brother's cat.

I got to visit one of my oldest friends Sheryl...It was so much fun to catch up!

Brock got to touch grass for the first time at the park in Cascade Locks, OR. It was so hot that day.....we ate ice cream for dinner....well almost!

Great Grandpa Wec, Brock and Great Grandma Donna enjoying each other at my Uncle Brad's house.

Canada part deux

2009-07-22T21:50:00.000-07:00

Riding the Tram up to view Banff ,Canada

Derek got in trouble for taking this photo..but who's gonna pay 18.95

Hot Springs.....so nice they had a section for kids that was cooler.

Lake Louise Fairmont

We stayed in Kelowna , B.C at a hotel which had this slide....Belen and I had so much fun going down it.

My mom playing with Brock....more like an arm workout!

Great grandma Adele with Belen......she looks great for 87 going on 88 yrs old.

Canadan Ehhh!

2009-07-22T21:28:00.000-07:00

We arrived in Canada on Canada Day.....which due to this above picture is Derek's favorite day now!
We hiked these catwalks which where hanging of the side....it was really neat!

Lake Louise......the view from our hotel!

Banff Fairmont hotel

Glacier National Park

2009-07-22T21:16:00.000-07:00

Glacier national park...after this picture was taken Derek dropped the camera in water....so we ended up buying a new one in Canada.

We hiked 3 miles uphill in the snow....take that Bear Gryllis....I'd like to see him hike with 2 kids.

Glacier national park is really beautiful and peaceful....the water is so blue.

The Start of our 4450 mile Road Trip

2009-07-22T11:02:00.000-07:00

At the Logan zoo with Derek's cousin Shelly and her family

waterfalls

boat ride across Jenny lake

Grand Teton national park

Next it was off to Yellowstone and Ole Faithful.... this picture was from our car when we rolled up to park. we ended up seeing it blow 3 times.

Brock update

2009-06-23T00:10:00.000-07:00

BROCK's New STATS.....Just in case BYU football is wondering!

Weight: 20lbs of pure awesomeness
height: 2' 3.75"
Clothing size: 12 m
He is still in the 95% for both....I guess we should lay off the protein shakes....lol..j/k!playing w/ Belen

Let the Party Begin!

2009-06-22T23:47:00.000-07:00

All the older kids on the trampoline....injuries did occur but no hospital trips!

Brock enjoyed putting Tanner's foot in his mouth.....must taste good!

Tanner wasn't phased at all by it he was to busy working on the other foot!

Lindsay had a nice Luau themed party for Sean.....yummy food!

Derek getting the kids worked up!

Hip Hip Hooray….Sean graduated!

2009-06-22T23:34:00.000-07:00

We went down to Loma Linda for Sean's graduation ceremony....It was so nice to be there and support him and his family. We know it has been a sacrifice for him and Lindsay to get to this point! They have done a great Job!

I ended up missing out on my cousins A.J's graduation.....I'm bummed out...... but I'm sure if I give him large amounts of cash it will make up for it!

When we where returning home we hit a coyote at 70 miles an hour of course it was as we were going up the grape vine...so my poor car is still in so-cal getting fixed!
Sean( Derek's brother) walking by us

Lindsay, Ethan and Sean....Malia was at home with the other kids!

All of the proud siblings awaiting the graduation! We now have a Physician's assistant in the family....!

Brock enjoying the ceremonies!

Disneyland the Most Expensive Place on Earth

2009-06-22T23:18:00.000-07:00

Heck ya .....we are on the boat...LOL!

The Back....okay....at least Kristi is smiling!

Electrical Parade

2009-06-22T23:12:00.000-07:00

We were so good and got seats early for the parade....I think I was Belen's age the last time I had seen it! I got to hold my nephew Tanner while we waited and Brock slept in Derek's arms.

2009-06-22T23:01:00.000-07:00

I got Brooke to ride the swings....she was a little sacred but then had fun!Belen who has been on this ride a few times got a little scared and ended up crying....I had to LoL cuz she has gone on the big roller coaster that does the loop upside down!

Poor Brittany....she had hurt her self and had a black eye from the night before. It's kinda funny to see such a cutie in a princess dress with a black eye!

We tried to see the parade at last minute....the kids later informed me we had a bad spot for seeing the parade!

Kelsey & Corey's Birthday

2009-06-22T22:18:00.000-07:00

Belen got a new Haircut....she looks so cute!

My cousins Kelsey and Corey are now big 10 year olds!

Poor Brock....he couldn't play!

Academic Achievement

2009-06-01T11:45:00.001-07:00

Last week Belen handed me a paper stating she would receive and award on Monday. My response ...okay, must be for everyone.

Well, I was wrong .....Belen Received an Award for Academic Achievement! Yes, it's kindergartenbut she knows all her words, sounds, letters and has worked really hard on reading. We are so proud of her efforts to work hard on her homework. Rack one up for the ole college app....lol!

Of course as I was sitting there Brock had the biggest blow out in this diaper! I'm glad I brought my light sweater with me to cover up what got on my shirt.

Start Of BBQ Season

2009-06-01T11:38:00.001-07:00

Katie, me, my cousin Kelsey and B

Let it begin.....It's the start of BBQ season! We went to 2 BBQ's this weekend! These are pictures I took at my aunt Cindy's house. We had a nice visit and of course Belen had fun playing with my cousin Kelsey.

Brock had his first teething biscuit at church.....Betty gave it to him. Luckily she also had a back up bib. He is now working on two lower teeth.....I hope they break thru soon....poor boy!

My Cousin's New Baby Girl

2009-05-27T11:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the world baby Skylynn......you are so cute!

Weekend At Burney's

2009-05-25T20:45:00.000-07:00

Burney Falls

Happy Memorial Weekend Everyone! We went to the Barney's favorite place.....Burney falls! This was Brock's first camping trip....it's really our test run for our summer to come!

Needless to say we are Dirty, Tired and Wished we could have stayed longer!

2009-05-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

The chef's at work

Fishing at Baum Lake

A baby's life

We hiked the cemetery trail to the lake.....Blondie and I liked cooling off our paws!

2009-05-25T20:28:00.000-07:00

This is the closest Holly has been to the falls, she has been coming to Burney for 25 years!

Lower falls rainbow bridge

Upper Falls

They enjoyed ice cream while we hiked the falls loop.

Blondie dog was happy to see us back....but I bet she would have loved to come w/ us! If only doggies were allowed on that trail.

Belen's Art Portfolio

2009-05-21T13:02:00.000-07:00

This is their interpretation of the artists art work! The Warhol is Derek.....LOL!

Almost to the Kindergarten Finish Line

2009-05-19T21:16:00.000-07:00

Belen is almost finished with kindergarten.....I can't believe it!
Her Teacher Mr. Hibbard ( apparently an artist) Made this picture of the whole class!
We then went out to the Best Gelato place. Everything was so good.....all very tasty and yummy! Derek and I shared a 6 scoop taster.....everyone out here should go and try it!

Point Reyes Lighthouse

2009-05-17T21:10:00.000-07:00

We beat the inland heat and headed for the coast. It was a beatiful day along with a slight breeze! It was so nice....when we got home at 9pm it was still 90*!

Tomales Bay

2009-05-17T21:08:00.000-07:00

Dillion Beach

2009-05-17T21:04:00.000-07:00

For some reason there were a ton of lady bugs at the beach.

Baby Yoga

2009-05-17T21:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-11T18:09:00.000-07:00

We had a really nice mother's day.....Derek ordered some flowers for me from the kids, It ended up being the wrong arrangement but I still love them anyway!

On Saturday night we went out to Chili's....now I used to find that I didn't really like that place but I have gone with my friend Jill so many times that through her knowledge I now know what is great to order.

Then on Sunday after church we went to Derek's parents house for Chinese food......yummy! I got a nice gift from Holly and we had a nice visit. We even made it to the park for a short stroll and a lil tire swing fun!

Hope your mother's day was fun and filled with your favorite people!

2009-05-11T18:06:00.000-07:00

Blondie dog waiting for some scraps from Great Gma Barney!

2009-05-11T18:00:00.000-07:00

Derek reading the paper....me on the computer!

As Good As Gold!

2009-04-26T21:41:00.001-07:00

This is one of Derek's old Baby outfits that his mom gave to me for Brock! It's so cute...I thought I better get him in this before it doesn't fit anymore! Funny thing Derek was wearing yellow to today so I had to take a few pictures.

Brock is looking up at me all the time. I catch him trying to find me in the car or he's trying to see where that bad lip singing is coming from!

Hot & Hotter

2009-04-21T19:09:00.000-07:00

With the temperature being 95* for 2 days and our community pool not being opened yet...it was time to pull out the good old blow up pools!

Dennis The Menace Park

2009-04-19T09:12:00.000-07:00

We had a fun Saturday....! Packed with all sorts activities.

We started the day at the Dennis the menace park...which is alot of fun for kids of all ages.

Then we headed to The Monterey Bay Aquarium, It was crowded to say the least but still a wonderful place to go!

Then we finished the day at Lover's point beach...It's a nice place to take the kids lots of tide pools and shells.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Lover's Point Beach

2009-04-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

Brock is 3months old

2009-04-11T21:29:00.000-07:00

How has this time flown by....It has gone by so fast. He has changed so much...and we love every minute of it! Brock is now 3 months old and he is such an active baby to say the least! He loves to grab at everything and chews on almost anything you put in front of him. He no longer wants to hang out and chill....he wants to be apart of the action! So for me to get anything done I have to carry him around in the front pack, With how big this boy is I might start look like a body builder in the next few months.

Prepping for Easter

2009-04-11T21:21:00.000-07:00

Belen and I colored Eggs in preparation for the Easter Bunny to come. We had a fun time...You forget how fun being a kid is! It reminds me that I still hate the smell of vinegar.

Ketchup & Mustard

2009-04-10T19:12:00.000-07:00

Brock in his new jumper thing!

Belen was singing to Brock a song …He thought it was so funny! I only caught the last few seconds of it. Her song was about Ketchup and mustard…lol…I don’t know what that’s about. Pause Music player at bottom of blog to hear video.

Bathtime

2009-04-02T23:44:00.000-07:00

Brock is so animated now...it's fun to her him giggle and see all his funny expressions!

Brock

2009-03-29T22:47:00.000-07:00

This is the cutie I get to spend my time with....He is such a good baby!

We went for his check-up drum roll please....

Brock the Rock weighs 15lbs courtesy of Milk of mama mia = 94% percentile in weight
His height is 25 inches= 93.8% percentile height

I thought my arm muscles looked bigger!

He talks to everyone(surprise! wonder where he gets that from?) Loves to check out his environment and generally is a happy baby.

So now you can see why It's hard for me to find time to post pictures. I'll try harder!

Random Pictures

2009-03-29T22:35:00.000-07:00

Auntie Mo and cousin Tyler with Brock

My dad with the Kids

Belen lost her first tooth....she was excited but then freaked out when she started to think about the tooth fairy coming into her room and lifting up her pillow and then leaving a dollar. ( she was not interested in the first part...so the T.F left the $ by the door.

She also asked me why a bunny would carry around painted eggs.....I am so bad when caught off guard. I ended up telling her his best friend is a hen and she has extra eggs to get rid of at Easter. I then distracted her from her questing before I blew it or came up with a ludicrous story which I would never remember if then asked by her again.

Sacramento

2009-03-29T22:29:00.000-07:00

Derek and Belen went to Sacramento to the railroad museum and old town Sacramento. The rest of the Barney clan went on the train from martinez to Sac and Back. I was recovering from my aliments.

Best Week Ever?

2009-03-29T22:09:00.001-07:00

This last week has been crazy....maybe my worst week physically....okay...maybe a 2nd runner up I did have my appendix rupture and was misdiagnosed for a week.

It was spring break....time to clean the garage and get fit! I ended up hurting my knee and then making it worse by attempting a girlie push up.( yes ,I'm out of shape!)

My knee was swollen and then Brock got a horrible cough...then I got something in my eye which caused me to rub it until I made it swollen.....and to top it off I had a fever and now have a horrible cough.

The only bright side is that my dad came down to see Brock for the first time. Belen enjoyed riding in papa Stan's truck and chatting his ear off about her childhood woes.

Brock was also blessed this Sunday which is always a wonderful experience. It makes you realize how lucky we are to have families who love us and support us!

It was fun to have 42 people over to my lil house. It was a good time with great food....thanks to everyone who helped!

Of course we only took 2 pictures (I'm so bummed)! I loved the flowers my sister -in law Robyn arranged for us....the picture doesn't do it justice!

But luckily Belen goes back to school tomorrow and I can recover from our spring break!

Photo Update

2009-02-18T23:57:00.001-08:00

Something funny!

2009-02-17T21:56:00.000-08:00

When we went down to So cal to visit everyone and attend baby Tanner's blessing, Kristi( Derek's sister ) arranged for a family photo shoot. I have to give props to anyone who wants to take pictures of us....Half of us squint and the kids are just hard to get to smile all at the same time.

Exhibit A: I'll start with my own kid...Belen has the tortured smile...like Brock weighs 50lbs.

Brittney next to her look like she could careless about being there. Kami looks unimpressed with our photographer. Malia is suspicious about what her parents are up to and in the 2nd photo is what she was suspicious about. Blake, Ethan, Brooke and baby Tanner look pretty good in this photos Derek took!

In the 2nd Photo they took away Malia's Binky....Poor girl...Derek caught this priceless picture. Malia is such an independent little lady and such a cutie pie that I felt sorry for her. I love my little niece ...Miss Binky girl!

Disneyland & Club 33

2009-02-17T21:39:00.000-08:00

We went to Disneyland and had a great time! We also had an awesome lunch at club 33!!

Belen was tall enough to go on all the rides even the roller coaster the California scream!

Belen's Birthday!

2009-02-17T21:34:00.000-08:00

We celebrated all the January and February birthdays at David and Robyn's home. I now have a 6 yr old!

Nana Rita's visit 2

2009-02-17T21:20:00.000-08:00

We went to Lake Tahoe the next week and enjoyed some sledding.

Nana Rita Visit Part 1

2009-02-17T21:14:00.000-08:00

My Mom came down from Canada to visit us. We went to Santa Cruz....it was 80 degrees.

Visiting Great Grandma's

2009-01-14T18:46:00.000-08:00

Visiting w/Great grandma Donna

Visiting at Great Grandma Barneys...We had such a nice time and we were able to go out to lunch with her.

Proud Big Sister

2009-01-14T18:41:00.001-08:00

Belen is such a proud Big Sister! She loves Brock and it's hard to keep her hands and kisses off him. She has had some jealous moments but I guess that is to be expected.

Baby Birth Timeline

2009-01-13T15:21:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who called with concerns for me and prayed on our behalf.....I was totally not feeling well on Wednesday night and need your supportive calls. I know I wouldn't have been able to get thur til Friday with out your loving prayers. Here is the basic rundown of what happened.

Wednesday: Was told by my N.P that I wasn't dilated and that baby wasn't going to come out anytime soon but that maybe next week we could talk about setting something up. Even though I was totaly in pain and not sleeping more then 45min at a time.

Thursday: Still having my sciatica pain plus other annoying pains...decided to clean entire house even though I would probably not be able to walk the next day or move.

Friday
5am-9am- contractions 20 min apart

9am got in car to take Belen to school....contractions instantly 4 min apart

10:30 am checked into kaiser w.c 6 cm dilated

12:30 broke water.....heard a lady in the next room screaming bloody murder ...decided an epidural sounded good....nurse talked me out of it because I was so clam.

1:15 pm I wanted an epidural right then....dilated 9 cm ...knew there was no way I would get one in time.

1:30 nurse came back to do some paper work for epidural( she was just trying to be nice and keep me calm)...I STARTED PUSHING RIGHT THEN... had baby Brock at 1:45PM

Brock's Stats 7lbs 12 oz / 20 1/4 inches/red Mohawk

Day 2

2009-01-11T13:49:00.001-08:00

Baby Brock is Here!

2009-01-10T20:25:00.001-08:00

So long to 2008!

2008-12-30T18:59:00.001-08:00

I don't know why but I am glad to be over with the holidays! Some how we managed not to take a single photo of our Christmas.....so x-mas 08 will be like it never happened.

I finished working last week....and I'm really bored and apparently Belen is to! She is so ready for the baby to come out and has asked me if today is the day ever day so far. When I told her that I can't make the baby come out she was upset....she even asked Derek when he came home to give me a blessing that will make the baby come out. I hope for her sake he comes out soon! As you can see she has already packed her overnight suit case.....and keeps bring it upstairs and down. Pray for my sanity!

Belen was in her first Holiday play! It was very cute and short! She really knew all the songs very well.

Thanksgiving Weekend

2008-12-07T17:03:00.000-08:00

We had a nice Thanksgiving with all the Barney Family...we also went to Tilden park to ride the steam train with all the extended family. We also hit all the black Friday 4am sales...it was lots of fun.

My little Pony

2008-12-07T16:57:00.000-08:00

Belen and I were able to see 2 Shetland pony's that one of the Dr's I work for has. I think it's every little girls dream to own a pony. Belen got to feed them and walk them around.

A Day At The Beach

2008-11-15T23:16:00.001-08:00

Belen enjoyed the butterflies at Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz

Apparently Derek and I look like we've never been in the sun! Belen looks like she should be the next Hawaiian tropics kiddo!

3D/4D ultrasound

2008-11-04T19:59:00.000-08:00

I just had to have a 3D//4D ultrasound.....I just never know how many more babies I will be able to have. Of course he was sleeping and wasn't giving the best poses for the camera,

But for the most part it was neat to see him and he did stick his tongue out at us. I guess that shows us whats to come....lol!

2008-11-02T14:44:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween!!

2008-10-31T20:40:00.000-07:00

Hope you all had a Happy Halloween! We had a lot of kids come by our house. Belen had a lot of fun passing out candy then she did going around the neighborhood.

Pre Halloween Party!

2008-10-25T20:28:00.000-07:00

Belen, Olivia and Celia

Belen kept up my tradition of winning the cake walk.....Jill also won....I swear it was my mojo rubbing off on her!

Dylan totally wins for the cutest baby in a costume....she is sooo cute!

Belen and her favorite person...Sister Larson!

Of course me and Jill....she told me we could only come if i had a token pumpkin belly....I did my best with the 5 min I had before we left!

We had so much fun I will miss our old church ward !! I guess we can come to the functions and just pretend we were inactive or something!

7 months

2008-10-13T14:16:00.000-07:00

Belen thinks it is so funny how big my belly is getting! She keeps telling me..not much longer mom...but you still have to get bigger before the baby can come out!

She also loves to lay her head on my belly and feel him kick....it's so sweet!

Although I think she will be bored when he is born....I'm sure he will prove her theory about babies, that all they do is cry!

2008-10-01T16:34:00.000-07:00

We’ve Moved!!

I will post some pictures as soon as my computer is up and I locate where my Camera is!

This was my worse move ever… due to being almost
6 ½ months pregnant and not able to lift a thing.

Thanks to everyone that helped us!
Holly Rich
Dave & Robyn
Clark Chatterley & The Elders quorum
The Missionaries

Off to Kindergarten!

2008-09-08T18:36:00.000-07:00

Belen has completed her first 2 weeks of school! She likes her new teacher and enjoys being a helper in her class. We also worked on her first set of homework....homework in kindergarten?

This week started with a cold/ear ache....I drove all the way to work and realized she wasn't going to make it at school today cuz she got worse with her sneezing and coughing the closer we got and she also looked pretty bad. The only good thing is we got to snuggle and take a much needed( 4 hr) nap together.

A Diamond Anniversary!

2008-09-03T13:22:00.000-07:00

We ventured up to Oregon to celebrate my Grandparents 60th Wedding Anniversary! We had Great food and a entertaining visit with everyone. I would love to post some pictures but I just have no time…I am doing this on my lunch break.

I am going to post a picture of Belen soon … she started her first day of kindergarten last week.

A 5yr olds view on Pregnancy

2008-08-17T18:32:00.000-07:00

This is exactly what Belen told me in the car after my appointment:

Mom... I was excited when you told me we were having a baby.( pause)..and I like that it's a boy! But it's pretty boring ....and I won't be excited til it comes out... so stop asking me if I'm excited.

I just thought ya I am sure that's how most of the Dads feel to!

It's a Boy!!

2008-08-14T10:31:00.001-07:00

It’s a BOY!

We had an interesting experience yesterday!
Our ultrasound tech looked like Zulu from the original Star trek but he had the personality of the soup Nazi from Seinfeld.

Luckily I have had many Ultrasounds so I knew what he was looking at but Derek was a little upset that he wasn’t explaining things very well. If you know Derek at all….he loves to have all the details of everything and I mean everything.

Zulu said he saw a nub in between the legs every time he scanned. Even when he doing other measurements.

Derek was like are you sure…and Zulu said “It’s a boy…But if you wish maybe it will fall off if you want a girl so bad.”

We were like ok….we are happy with a boy! Just wanted to make sure we got it right. I think we will have a Girl back up name Just in case!

Our Summer Vacation

2008-07-15T22:00:00.000-07:00

Well, We are Back in one piece from our Marathon Vacation! I have so many post please go to view the older post even though they are new!

We had a great time at all the places we have gone and ended the trip with my Brothers wedding which was so much fun!

We are very tired and worn out! I can't believe how many miles we have traveled like 2800! And how well Belen kept up with us on all our activities....especially when she went on (2) 5 mile bike rides... on a little barbie bike!

We are gonna be low key the next couple of weeks...for sure!

Oregon

2008-07-15T21:56:00.000-07:00

2008-07-15T21:48:00.000-07:00

Canada

2008-07-15T21:45:00.000-07:00

Victoria

2008-07-15T21:41:00.000-07:00

Buchart Gardens

2008-07-15T21:34:00.000-07:00

The 4th of July

2008-07-15T21:28:00.001-07:00

Yes it is totally legal to shoot off aerial fire works from you back yard...in Washington!
Derek was to eager to light these suckers off!

Sunriver Oregon

2008-07-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

Night Before the Wedding

2008-07-15T21:19:00.000-07:00

My older Brother Eric gets married!

2008-07-15T21:04:00.000-07:00

me and my parents
The new Mr.& Mrs. Eric RumbaughGma Donna & Gpa Wec( they look good for 81 and 85)
Cousin Tyler, Gpa Wec and Auntie Mo

2008-07-15T20:58:00.000-07:00

My sister Olena, Belen and Manami
Mike and cousin Carmen
Grandparents w/ walt, patsy(gma D cousin), Eva & ky( they are our cousins from Finland)

2008-07-15T20:54:00.000-07:00

9 Years Together!

2008-06-25T19:32:00.000-07:00

Can't believe it!...Not that it's been 9 Years but.....we were Young , Tan , Skinny(me) and Derek had Hair! This is what 9 years does I can't wait to see what 20 years looks like!