The Zeulner's Blog

Happy New Year!

2012-01-02T08:32:00.001-08:00

We love you all! We promise to blog more in 2012!

Here is a brief look at our life in 2011:
Our girls are currently 4.5 and 14 months, so needless to say we have been running around.

summer, here and gone!

2010-08-15T16:05:00.000-07:00

Here we are at the lake with some of the new incoming freshmen, such a fun way to kick off summer!
Ryan and I at the Montage for a surprise romantic dinner, I love living life with this amazing stud!
Im 20 wks prego here, and we shortly after found out that we are expecting #2 baby GIRL!! Tay gets to have a sister!! We are beyond thrilled to welcome this little blessing on Oct 24!
We just got back from Hume Lake with 34 highschoolers, it was all there first time at camp! Tay loved it and pretty much thinks shes in highschool as well, you could say she found her first boyfriend!
Family pic by the lake...Im 30 wks prego here! We are so thankful to welcome our 2nd little girl in just 10 short wks! cant get over tays sassy pose!
Ryan and I celebrated our 6 yr anniversary in santa barbara, cant believe all that we have been threw together and what more is ahead of us! Im so in love more each day with you RY!

crazy weekend!

2010-06-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

We headed down to the family beach house in Mexico this weekned. So fun and just what we needed!
My handsome hubby, relaxed and getting thee best tacos in mexico!
Tay swimming in the jacuzee on the beach. its a little taste of paradise!
Ryans brother Derick graduated with his masters at Biola, congrats D!

2010-05-22T08:02:00.000-07:00

I had to run after tay to capture this hat on her, pretty stinkin cute!
Owen and Taylor on a playdate at there favorite spot, balboa island!

Teacups.

2010-05-22T07:59:00.000-07:00

mamas day!

2010-05-10T11:58:00.000-07:00

My 2 greatest blessings from above! Cant believe i get to have another miricle in my life on october 24!

utter joy!

2010-05-04T20:51:00.000-07:00

Finally, getting around to updating you all a bit! The big change is that Ryan got a new job at Grace fellowship church as the youth director (yeah!!!) and we cannot be more overjoyed and blessed! To start it off he was able to to take 12 kids and 7 leaders on a mission trip to the domican republic a couple wks ago! They got to serve food, visit hospitals, play with kids in the villages, hand out hygenine kits, bought a house and gave it to a family...wow!
Heres the team eating together!
Ryan and I were able to get away to palm springs to the viceroy, this is what we did, pretty entertaining....so perfect!

Our sweet baby girl turned the big "3" on april 28! Nothing fancy just celebrated with a trip to disneyland and a big family dinner at rain forest cafe, and Ry and I surprised her with a bike at toys r us and she was a pro riding it for the first time! She is the joy of our life!
Ryan has finally found some time to start golfing, taylor would yell, "my turn" every time after Ryan would swing!

A daughter and daddy bonding over legos!
Im 15 wks pregnant (cant beleive it) and lets just say my first trimester was harsh, everything made me sick and lived off cheerios! Taylor took such good care of her mama in my nausious and tired moments, she is going to be such an amazing helper and big sis!

a new adventure begins!

2010-01-24T11:43:00.000-08:00

Happy new Year! New is definently our favorite word lately! God has been moving in huge ways for the Zeulner fam! In my next blog I'll share our lastest story! These pics were taken in December as we celebrated Christmas and enjoyed some time up in rys home town!
Now presenting Taylor Ashlynn Zeulner! Dress up is constantly happening from sun up to sun down!
We had a new years dinner out with the Hartmans and Kennedys! Ry and I welcomed in the year with him packing for Hume Lake to take a bunch of high schoolers up for winter break!
Here we are at nanas and papas taking a walk in the country!
we love the neigh neighs!
Taylor found it so funny to control a mini helicopter!
Papa helping her!
This bridge papa made right outside their home!
Feeding the horseys!
They're cute!
All american girl!
I caught her dressing up again!
Aunt Nikki got thee most adorable baby pup "millie' for Christmas, we all fell in love over her!

Radiant!

2009-12-11T08:01:00.000-08:00

Little Beauty! Taylor has a this light heart, fun spirit and zest for life that I have ever seen! As we get ready to celebrate christmas we are so thankful and blessed to have this little girl in our lives forever! She is simply amazing and we praise God for His gentle grace and joy!

Fall is here and gone!

2009-11-30T09:44:00.001-08:00

Our little one is growing more everyday, full on talking sentences, counting to 20, and ready for gymnastic and ballet to start in january! She is the light of our life!
Pumpkin Patch, all about the jump house, riding horses, and baby pumpkins!
I celebrated my 30th birthday with some close friends and the fam, feel so blessed!
My friend amanda had an amazing baby shower to welcome baby girl finley into the world!

Mom and Tay at the Aquarium of the Pacific! And Tay doing her reading time, so grown up! Taylor on her motorcycle which she has to ride everyday!

Maui Baby maui!

2009-09-26T21:12:00.000-07:00

A few pictures of our week in maui, more to come! We rested, played and loved being in the sun, surf and sand! So thankful!

Atascadero Weekend!

2009-09-02T08:55:00.001-07:00

We went up to rys hometown this past weekend for a visit, and it turned into a retreat! Here we are visiting Papas work at the San Louis Obispo Fire Department, Tay loved sliding down the pole!
She loved the motorcylce, I think she asked for one! It would only make sense since ryan was racing dirt bikes when he was only 3yrs old too!

Got a short but sweet visit with great grandpa and GG, she loved that time with them!
Ryan grew up next to horses and Taylor got to go on a morning ride, she kept wanting "mores"! Our baby girl is growing up, ahhhh!
We spemt most of the day on the lake on papas boat, we so enjoy getting out on the lake!
Mommy and Tay, my sweet blessing!
Daddy and Tay Babe!
Ryan showing off his wakeskating( my new favorite) for his ladies!

Hume Lake!

2009-08-26T21:32:00.000-07:00

We had the honor of taking 22 amazing kids to hume this year..incredible experience! We LOVE ministry and LOVE these kids! We were in our element and it was such a great week talking, and hanging out...they all came back filled with life! The verse of the week was" You are the salt of the earth." Matt 5:13
Probably a runner up for the annual christmas photo!
We are so grateful to our Papa T and Nana, tay and I were able to stay with them at there friends house all week, complete blesssing! This allowed me to be semi involved for chapel times and cabin times and other activities during the week! They love us so well! So thankful for them!
Taylor loved watching the kids at rec time! She would say, "Taylor's turn"!
Ryan doing the blob!
We were able to get a little time with Ry everyday, here on a boat looking for fishy's!
The saying next to her says, "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths"! love that!
Of course ryan did the glorified belly drop by trying to catch a hanging chicken! There are so many more pictures, Ill post more later, just wanted to give you a taste of our hume trip!

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

Just took this picture while on a walk to the park and to visit, ah..ah, the neighborhood parrot! Our girl is growing up and i had one of thoses cant believe moments!
Ryan and I celebrated our "5" year anniversary at the JW Marriott in Palm Springs last week!! We loved getting away, just being together! I love you Ryan!
Tay and mama at Tommy Bahamas to celebrate my 9 years of being a burn survivor, a very unreal day that changed me forever! So utterly grateful for Ryan and Taylor in my life!
We took college and olive crest kids on a funfilled 3 day lake trip, Taylor loved the riding the tube!
Here we all are, such a great time!
Owen and Tay, playdate on the boardwalk!
At Fashion Island with Lara, Jax, and Xander! Taylor kept calling them baby dear!
Lunch time is always entertaning!

At the fair, Tay rode her first "real" horse! We had so much fun that night, of course had to by a funnel cake which we all enhalled!

Crazy Summer!

2009-07-04T20:54:00.000-07:00

We z's spent the 4th in our church parade,napping, and at town center, later we watched thee most amazing fireworks from our balcony...so next year the partys at our casa!
Mommy and Me.
The potty training has begun!
Taylor has learned the art of drinking apple juice to go potty faster so she can get a marsh "mellow"!
Daddy and Tay on fathers day!
Taylor has found a love for legos, just like her daddy.
My mamas group (love them) went to Zoomers in San Juan, here Owen is trying to get some oats for Tay, who can resist cute Owen!
She loved the huge bunnys, I mean huge!
Yes, my mom and aunt nikki and myself buried Tay in the sand at her request, then we made her into a mermaid...she loved it!
Finaly made it to the orange balloon on a beautiful but windy day, sad for us it was closed!Mostly just taylor and I looking sad!

At Disneyland watching a parade, taylor was STAR STRUCK by goofy, tigger, pooh, minnie and mickey!

2009-06-05T10:03:00.000-07:00

the tiny dancer...she puts this tutu and dance shoes on everyday..can you say tutu cute!
Daily YoBaby snack break!
Her cuz micah, who truns the big "5" years old tomorrow.. love u mijah!
mother-daughter photo capturing her first time playing with play-duo! Check out her face!

2009-05-31T19:47:00.001-07:00

One lazy afternoon!
Taylor had put her little friends in time out....priceless moment!

We usually end up taking wagon for a walk!
oooo how she loves her teddy rupskin.

2009-05-21T08:10:00.001-07:00

Tay loves puttin on the bling! 2 yrs. old and growing up so fast!

Spring!

2009-05-05T10:53:00.000-07:00

Taylor with her favorite friend Tink!
Waiting in the long line to see Tink, she wasnt too sure of the girl on her left!
With papa!
She is very fond of Walle!
This pic of Tay and Walle is so darn cute, caught them both laughing!
At dana point baby beach, loved this of daddy walking right behind her!
My longest lifetime friend had her 30th birthday, cant believe Ive known her since we were 2!
Best attempt of a easter photo.
At bumpa and g's for easter!

FEEDtheMUSIC

2009-05-02T13:31:00.001-07:00

We are currently beginning our revolutionary concert line called FEEDtheMUSIC. The details are anything but boring as our first concert is May 14th from 7-9 featuring the PawnShop kings.

Check out our dedicated site: www.FEEDtheMUSIC.net and spread the word.

The good news is that we have it going on every month. Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month. But you knew that... because you checked out the website.

sunshine!

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Tay, full of joy and so passionate about life! My heart could not be more thankful for her!

flower fields!

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Mammoth baby!

2009-03-07T15:38:00.001-08:00

Just behind us in this picture is the rock where 6 years ago ry asked me to be his wife! So incredible to re-live this moment with him! We go to snowboard thursday together which was a blessing on thee most perfect day!
We had an amazing "19 inch snow storm come our way while on vacation in mammoth! We were so grateful to our dear friends the Adairs to let us stay with them!
Taylor was a full on snow bunny in the snow, she loved it!
Yes, she did snowboard with dada!
Playtime was spent out in the snow!
ok how cute is she!!!!

2009-02-07T12:28:00.000-08:00

if you look close... those are my heels she put on.. ! Loving every moment with her! We had a big week, she has learned to say I LOVE YOU and 1..2..3 and then laughs!

2009-02-07T12:14:00.000-08:00

the Z fam at disneyland...cant believe we were there over 5 hours !
Taylor is all about minnie, she was so excited to see her but couldnt understand why she had a plastic face!
Tinker Bell is one of Tays fav's! She wanted to know where bobble was the whole time in line, he is tinks friend in the movie! So precious!

2009-01-27T11:31:00.000-08:00

This was taken after we got back from a day at the beach, loved the hair!
On a daily basis, Taylor loves to sit in her chair and read, read, read!
In newport at a park, all she wanted to do is swing, she has loved this since a babe!
Before christmas, my mom took Tay and I to a high tea at the st. regis.... she did amazing! Sat for almost 2 hours and enjoyed the food! Yep, thats a purse she is holding...cant leave home without it!

Top 10 Ways to Show Generosity

2009-01-19T20:57:00.001-08:00

So much!

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Proud Mama!!
At Jessica's amazing wedding on new years.
Uncle Chris and Taylor and Koda puppy at Christmas brunch at my parents.

My dear friend Lara and Joe had there baby twin boys on December 21!
Papa and Nana are in love with there grandbaby!
This was Tay at aunt drea 's house before we went to the boat parade, too cute!
Just another four wheeling adventure with daddy!
She is growing everyday!

2009-01-19T19:23:00.000-08:00

Thrill seeker!
Here is a pic of my mamas small group kids...we had a great time getting together for little Davids 1st Birthday, such a celebration of Gods healing! These moms have truly been the best support and encouragement threw this past year!

Family Christmas Pics!

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Tomorrow is thanksgiving, one of my favorite days! I love that there is one day in the year when people can reflect on what life is really about...being truly overhwelmed with thankfulness ! For me , giving thanks to God is what has healed me, given me joy, a purpose and made me cling to the Lord. " Be JOYFUL always, PRAY continually, give THANKS in all circumstances, for this is Gods will." 1 Thess 5: 16 My heart is so utterly grateful to God for the blessing of my amazing husband Ryan and our precious daughter Taylor!
Happy Thanksgiving always!

Mexico

2008-11-24T08:43:00.000-08:00

My cuz from minnesota got married last weekend at my parents beach house in mexico, it was so amazing and beautiful! My little bro married them and my big bro did the music. My mom did the flowers and I did her makeup, nicole took the pictures and ry did the wedding video...wow...it was such a blessing to be all together for this big day! Cant wait for more mexcio memories... this place is a touch of heaven!
The reception was at La Fonda's...

Perfect day!

2008-11-17T20:17:00.000-08:00

These were just taken in Mexico at my parents beach house this weekend! Yes she is holding a starfish she found..shes fearless!

Surfer Girl!

2008-11-17T19:59:00.000-08:00

We spent the day last week at San Onofre, to celebrate my brothers 25th birthday! Such a perfect day! Tay loved watching the boys surf and had to show off her own moves...loved this shot my
sister n law took! Watch out shes hangin 10!

2008-11-06T10:28:00.000-08:00

Here are the cousins, Noah (6), Micah (4), and Taylor(1)! We went to light the night at Calvery with the whole fam...it was so fun!
Ry took me out to the montage for dinner, what a man, for my 29th birthday on the 29th of October...loved the time with my hub!
For my birthday Tay made me a pretend cake...she is my lifes biggest blessing!
Ya, we have a little organizer! Gotta love that!

I got tagged!

2008-11-05T19:54:00.000-08:00

I have been tagged by my sister n law, Nicole to write 7 interesting facts about myself. Needless to say this was pretty intense for me because I dont stop and think about myself..something I dont do that often while raising a 18 month old! So hears what I got!

1. I hate to wash my hair! Really, I try to go as long as possible with having to do the hour long process. Its become a real problem where I am debating to just cut my hair, except my husband loves it not washed and crazy...thats what I get for marrying a wild man!

2. I love love coffee in the morning!I think the fact that in college, I worked at the coffee cart on campus and worked at Bad Ass Coffee House on balboa island, i got hooked! I never go without it, and i use to be your addict in the starbucks line, then I moved on to coffee bean, and now I am a proud stay at home mom who thinks the coffee I make.. is the best! Got to love the fact Im saving money as well, $3.70 a day adds up quickly!

3. I want to live on an island. Honetly who doesnt? I love the water..the smell, the view, the sand, everything overwhelmes me and makes me feel more alive! I feel like one day God will send us to Australia, or Maui.. !

4.Im a post surgical makeup artist. After my accident, about a year after I went to makeup school, face still burned and decided to pursue a career in the postsurgical field to help others like myself with facial scars. I loved this time in my life and would not trade it for anything! I then started my own business called " Hope Artistry" where I was a buyer from classified spray on foundation! I then resold the product to burn suriviors and others. I later sold the company after I got married. My heart is still called to work with burn survivors!

5. I secretly have an adventures spirit! I really do want to travel the world, but many know me as someone who cant decide what is right. I mean I want everything to be perfect, planned, paid for! I hasitate way too much...Im working on this and I am happy to say that with in this last year we have travel alot with Taylor in tow! I think my spirit has changed to be more excepting of the unknown!

6. I have been told I would be a good psycologist! Since i was little i would..try to figure people out! I am told that I came into the world not crying, just staring at everything with big eyes! Its funny because my daughter is the same way! I like to listen to others...most of the time, to read there body language, get a sense of what is really going on...I really should start doing some classes on line! But some of the time it is all to exhausting to think about!

7. I would snowboard every day if i could! Ryan proposed to me on the top of Mammoth Mountain, and we basically fell in love threw snowboarding together. I am no pro, I just simply love the snowy mountains, hot chocolate, the thrill of going up the lift and enjoying the ride down the mountain side. Plus, fresh powder is a touch of heaven to me. It awakens my soul..makes me feel free and in Gods creation!

So thats just a couple fun stuff about me.......tag your it!!! ( Elizabeth, Meg, Kelly..Jenny)

TuTu's, Crowns, and Dress up...o my!

2008-11-03T10:52:00.000-08:00

Our Angel Baby!

2008-10-27T20:32:00.000-07:00

Pumkins!

2008-10-27T11:11:00.000-07:00

We went to the pumpkin patch with the Keenedys last week...soo fun! Taylor was so excited to go on the rides..the crazyer the better! She played on the hay, rode in a wagon...(which I still need to get buy one cause she loved it)
We call Taylor, "punks" alot...short for our little pumpkin!

2008-10-20T07:36:00.000-07:00

Tay amazes me daily...she is so joyful...so aware..and so talkive...and 18months old this week!
Hanging with emma and wallace!
This is where I found Tay one morning...!
Her new favorite thing to do with dada!

Disneyland!

2008-10-13T10:56:00.000-07:00

Papa and Nana's first time at disney with Tay...she loved it..and cant wait to go again!!!!

If your happy and you know it..clap your hands!

2008-10-05T16:26:00.000-07:00

Taylor is growing up more every day, she's talking like crazy( puting two words together) and completey understands so much of what we say! I love her cheerfull and yet observant spirit!

2008-09-26T22:02:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Ry and I headed up to LA for our friends 30th birthday! Such a killer time!

Lake buena vista!!

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The view from our campsite...AMAZING!

2008-09-14T08:37:00.000-07:00

So we are packing up and heading to the lake for a few days today....so excited for sun and fun! Taylor gets to sleep in nana and paps rv while ry and I tent it! I love these times away...just relaxing and days full of wakeboarding and the peace of just being on the water... my soul always feels more alive near water! In a book I have been reading, she quotes " The beauty of environment God designed for us to live in has the power to move us to tears and gives us a sense of joy and appreciation of life". Enjoy today...taste and see the Lord is good!!!

Sweet Potatoe

2008-09-05T08:24:00.000-07:00

Little Artist!

2008-09-03T21:39:00.001-07:00

2008-08-30T22:23:00.000-07:00

I cant sleep...my mind keeps repeating something that a paramedic said to me while I was in the ambulance back when i had my accident. He said," I had nails in my eyes and I can see, you will see again". I keep thinking what is this Lord? I am so utterly grateful for my eyesight and I give you all the praise, but why are you bringing this sentence to mind that i cant get it out of my head tonight! It has been a few nights now that I have struggled to fall asleep. I have been wanting to write a book for years now about my journey threw getting burned and the scars that are left behind as a reminder. how do I begin to write a book?

2008-08-26T19:08:00.000-07:00

Lately tay has been into wearing my clothes and jewerly...she is such a girly and i love it!
We got Disneyland passes last week and took tay for the first time, lets just say it was amazment overload and we are still recovering!

On sunday night calvery church did a concert for a cause...and project hangout was the cause! We were able to raise awarness and encouraged others to support! It was a great night with so many of our dear friends and family!

The first week of August we celebrtated our 4 year anniversary in santa barbara and also attented my sweet friend Amanda's wedding....so fun seeing so many friends from high school...it kinda prepared me for my 10 year reunion in October!

Mommy and me!

2008-08-25T14:51:00.001-07:00

On one of our daily walks...we take 2 a day to get tays energy out!
She loves her 4wheeler and so do I!

Her world!

2008-08-23T19:14:00.001-07:00

Taylor loves helping me make dinner, here she is wearing one of my aprons! Too cute!
I am waiting for the day when she wont like the neigh neighs!
Everyday around 2, this is wear i find my little girl! Yes, she is sitting in the tub of books!

2008-08-17T09:18:00.000-07:00

A little story of what has happened. On thursday of last week Taylor had a temp for 3 days of 103-100! Then on the 4th day she woke up with a bad rash on her neck and back and hairline. I thought it was heat rash then as the day progressed the rash started to spread. Then the following day was the worst. She woke up and the rash was all over her stomach..lets just say I freacked out and repeated the verse, " Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding Jenn"! I got her into the doctors and he thought it was ruebella or even the measels..what? So we got medicine and headed home. Then the next morning, she woke up and the rash was gone...soo thankful and amazed!! A part of me thinks that she had rosela...a nasty rash that I guess is being passed around from kido to kido...watch out! So I pretty much have kept Tay in doors and we are both going a little crazy. It now Has been 9 days since she first had her high temp! All that to say, Taylor is healthy once again!!

Taylor Tay!

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8 years ago!

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Today marks 8 yrs ago since my accident! I am reminded to never forget what God has done in my life and how he made this into a beautiful tragedy. I am overwhelmed by his love for me. I wept today in thankfulness. Wherever you are today, please praise him and he will do miracles!

2008-07-28T18:27:00.000-07:00

Some of Taylors daily loves are riding her 4 wheeler and taking baby on a walk, she is on the go!!

Zoomers!

2008-07-15T21:50:00.000-07:00

Taya wants a real neigh neigh!

2008-07-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

I dont know if anyone else has those blah days where you just feel tired and sick and desire to just rest...I know im not the only one! But the last 2 days I have being feeling so blah! Well, Ryan and I in the midst of wanting to sleep this morning had a huge scare! Taylor had been down for her mornin nap when we heard her wake up, started talkin, and then we heard a huge thump...we ran in to find her on the floor...screaming! She had fallin out of her crib!!! After a minute of all 3 of us crying, calling both parents, and taking her to the doctors, Tay is ok! There is something to just start your day with! Needless to say we are out of our blahness and more awake then ever! We also lowered her crib for cryin out loud!

oooo...Mexico!

2008-07-06T08:44:00.000-07:00

9 days out of town!

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Family photo at hume lake!
Our high school kids, all but 6 more who were missing in action! Love them!
Ryans 10 year reunion..at a castle winery....ate way too much!

Sunshine!

2008-06-21T12:48:00.000-07:00

Tay is so full of life and joy! Her favorite word lately has been "up"! We leave to Hume Lake tommorrow for 7 days with 26 of our high school kids...keep us in your prayers, we are sooo excited! Then we are off to Ry's home town for his 10 year class reunion..should be fun!!!!

lake trip..

2008-06-13T14:19:00.000-07:00

We loved the lake and cant wait to go back next month. Taylor's new favorites are tubing and nana's cookies!

And off she goes!

2008-06-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

For all the taylor fans out there .....she is now( as of last week) finally walking all by herself! She is eating real food, loving the oatmeal, tortillas, guacamole, turkey...i know she can be particular. I am loving this new season of life with her. She loves to say "hi"to anyone, but she waves at herself, and she can say "taya"...meaning taylor...so cute! We are heading to the lake for a few days tommorrow, excited to eat smores, camp it up and wakeboard!!

Random..

2008-06-05T19:01:00.000-07:00

Sweet face!
Does she look scared? Her first plane flight was simply amazing!
i just love this man!

2008-06-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

These past few months I have been learning to rest in Gods perfect care. Life is about staying calm in the midst of the storm! With all the changes in every area of life I just want to love well. Its amazing how one thing can turn your heart and open your eyes. I am so thankful for those who CHOOSE to approach every day with a joyful heart and postive spirit!

2008-05-17T20:31:00.000-07:00

More pics from Minnesota, from being on the farm, to the lake.. and hanging at uncle Brads.. We all were together...missing our grandpa!!

Bitter sweet!

2008-05-13T14:11:00.000-07:00

As some of you know my grandpa passed away May 1st from fighting cancer for the past 7 years! We flew back to my home roots of Minnesota to be with our family, and for the funeral. He was one of the greatest men in my life. So compassionate, faithful and humble...he never once complained and always had a postive outlook on life. He is soo missed. It was a time of grieving( I never have sensed this kind of sadness before) and joy, I completly felt Gods peace through out our whole trip back. Believe or not , Tay did not cry once the whole time!! The joy of the Lord was my strength. I will post more pics later. Thanks to all who kept us in your prayers..

Taylor's Birthday Party!!! She is "1'!!!

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Getting ready for the BIG 1st Birthday!!!

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Here we caught our daughter in action, she really loves to play with daddys ipod, Tay even rocks out to the music (yep), I think rap is her new favorite!

little miss!

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"You will guard him and keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, o Lord, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You." Isaiah 26:3

mover and shaker!!

2008-03-17T14:04:00.001-07:00

We cant believe our little girl will be one year old next month, everyday we count it such a blessing to have her in our lives. She will be walking any day now, and loves to talk, stare and giggle and smile all at the same time. My biggest battle has been her new found attempt to touch everything in sight..! So fun!

The best day!

2008-02-25T19:21:00.001-08:00

We had thee most amazing time up in big bear this weekend. The wheather was perfect, we were with dre and scott, and had a steller time boarding. It was just what Ry and i needed ! Tay had a great time with nana and papa so that gave me such a peace of mind. I praise God for his creation that he wants us to enjoy...and we did!

Joy!

2008-02-18T21:31:00.000-08:00

Had to share with you about taylors new favorite thing to do on a almost daily basis, to ride a carasol. She calls it the neigh neighs. I love it...so funny! Tonight we went to dave and busters to celebrate rys belated birthday with some of the fam. Food was ok, but we loved the game room. It felt like we were little kids again, winning tokens. Skiball anyone? We got home just in time for prison break, we are so hooked! Ry and I love our mondays together, since its the only day he doesnt have to work. We are so thankful where God has us, me getting to be at home with Tay, and Ry loving his 2 jobs is such a blessing.A verse that keeps ringing in my ears is, "may your joy be full". I see it and long for that joy daily.

Some R and R!

2008-02-17T18:46:00.001-08:00

We were able to get away last weekend for Ryans dads retirement party in SLO. We had such a great time, and even took a ride in Rys old jeep for a short date just the two of us.

In action!

2008-02-05T19:05:00.001-08:00

Seriously. this is her everytime she drinks her bottle while in the stroller. Got to love that.

So cute in those uggs and camo!
tay getting into her toy box of fun!

Amazing!

2008-02-05T13:34:00.000-08:00

Latley Taylor has a few new things she is doing! She gives high fives, claps her hands, shows us how big she is...and just this week she finally is saying dada! This is music to Ryans ears. She is talking in french at times...which is worth laughing about! She stood up for the first time today on her own, so exciting. Time is going fast..she is growing up and i really love it. I am enjoying motherhood more each day and it is thrilling to know this little girl is my daughter. I love her more than I could of possibly imagined.

Little Nugget!

2008-01-21T09:04:00.001-08:00

Taylor is so busy these days...loves her walker, her jump,jump and keeps us laughing! Each day is filled with surprises and she simply finds delight in the smallest things. I love it!

9 months and growing!

2008-01-17T19:18:00.001-08:00

Everyday i am so amazed by our sweet tay! Next week marks her being 9 months old! To think she was in my tum for 9 months blows my mind. She is crawling like crazy, talking up a storm and already has 6 teeth. ( which has not been fun!) She is truly our biggest blessing! I added a pic from the day she was born below, while I was in labor with her,,,,,2 and half hours pushing this little beauty out into the world!

a NEW year!

2008-01-02T11:15:00.000-08:00

We had a great time out on new years, we brought tay along to the oc musem of art to see scott play (taylors first show)! We loved being there with dear friends! Cheers to a fresh start, may your soul be more alive and free to enjoy life! We cant wait to see what God has in store!

Taylors First Christmas!

2007-12-26T20:21:00.001-08:00

Christmas 2007

2007-12-15T20:18:00.001-08:00

On the island hanging out with Eliz and mark, Dre and Scott, and Shelby and Todd! So Fun!

Balboa Boat Parade!

2007-12-15T20:06:00.001-08:00

Such an amazing time with friends on balboa island! Taylor did great, she loved all the lights and fell asleep in her back pack! Love it!To top off the night, some kids had the smart idea of selling hot chochlate and cupcakes...a perfect combo!

The burn survivors christmas party!

2007-12-11T19:50:00.001-08:00

This marked my 7 years of being a burn survivor! I am so overjoyed to get to be a part of this celebration, along with so many others every christmas! I thank God for this yearly reunion, for it keeps me remembering a life changing event that happened for the better. I feel so very blessed for my eyesight , my healing, and for what God did to show me His amazing Love!

Daddy and Taylor!

2007-12-11T19:46:00.001-08:00

The excitement of daddy coming up the stairs after work, get taylor so thrilled to see Ryans face! Its priceless! She is a daddys girl...

Life is a Gift..

2007-12-03T20:32:00.001-08:00

Lovin Winter!

2007-11-26T20:34:00.000-08:00

Cant believe Christmas is 4 weeks away. I am so thrilled to be celebrating this year with our new little bundle of joy! Taylor is already 7 months old...and almost learning how to crawl. She gets up on her knees, rocks back and forth then thats about it. We are so proud of her, and I didnt know I could be such a cheerleader for just about anything she does! Go Tay! As some of you know we are going threw ALOT of change right now with Ryan working 2 jobs..he is truely an amazing husband.I have learned lately that we only learn patience with others and ourselves when we feel in the dark! Life keeps on changing and Im learning to truely embrace time!

Late nighter!

2007-11-20T18:54:00.001-08:00

Out on the town with the Owens! Dre and Jenn celebrated there 28th birthdays together at rooftop lounge in laguna! We loved it. Taylor loved her time with auntie drea!

our joy!

2007-11-20T18:17:00.001-08:00

We love our mondays off! Here we are at one of our favorite past times...altas coffee house! They have the best chai and chocolate cake!!!MMMM..! Everyday taylor amazes us with the way she makes herself laugh! We cant believe she is our daughter..what an beauitful gift we have been given!

just like momma!

2007-11-05T13:58:00.001-08:00

Beanie Baby!

2007-11-05T13:48:00.000-08:00

Taylor Ashlynn is ready to snowboard with mama and dada!

Jenn's 28th Birthday!

2007-11-05T07:22:00.001-08:00

Loved this day out! We had breakfast at Zinc cafe in laguna...mmmm..so good eatin, and then hung out at the beach in newport! Taylor continues to amazes us with her easy going spirit and constant smile. We really couldnt be more excited about her!

2007-11-05T07:16:00.000-08:00

Taylor's 1st halloween as a pink panther! Ryans parents came into town just in time to catch tay in her outfit. We then were off to my favorite place to eat, El Torito Grill! Cant get enough of those tortillas!

Little Pumpkin!

2007-10-08T20:03:00.001-07:00

Today we hung out with Uncle Chris and Aunt Nikki! We had a great lunch at the filling station and did some o soo fun antique shopping! This is one of some amazing shots that Nicole took! We just cant get enough of our little sunshine! Taylor brightens up our everyday!

April 28,2007 at 4:23am. Taylor Ashlynn arrived

2007-10-08T08:44:00.001-07:00

our beauty!

2007-10-08T08:40:00.001-07:00

Taylor's Tooth

2007-10-07T21:18:00.000-07:00

Taylor's first tooth popped through last week. She was chewing on a spoon when we heard a funny clank that sounded out of place in a mouth full of gums. Her bottom right tooth had broke through! Hurray for Tay!

Taylor's First Lake Trip

2007-10-07T20:31:00.000-07:00

Jenn and Taylor hanging out in our RV...So fun!Ryan and Tay going for a swim!
The 3 Z's loving life by the water..eating ,sleeping and wakeboarding..the perfect day!

We loved getting away..
We went to Nana and Papa T's House where a little red fire truck awaited Taylor.