99

So, I thought I'd play along. Found this on a blog that I follow and wanted to give it a try. So, the things I have done are in BOLD writing. :0) 




1. Started your own blog 
2. Slept under the stars 
3. Played in a band 
4. Visited Hawaii (right after Aaron died)
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity (Although I don't really see it this way....just part of our faith to give even when we feel we can't afford to)
7. Been to Disneyland ( Yes, and Disney World)
8. Climbed a mountain 
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo (Freshman year in choir!)
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris 
13. Watched a lightning storm 
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch 
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables 
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Take a sick day when you're not ill (yes, but only when I was a teenager!)
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon 
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run 
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language (does sign language count?)
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied 
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke 
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant 
44. Visited Africa 
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance (No, but have had to call one several times for Ryan :( )
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing (Yes, a few times with my dad as a kid....got REALLY sea sick though)
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling- Yep snorkeling :) 
52. Kissed in the rain 
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class 
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies 
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets, or plasma 
65. Gone sky diving 
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check 
68. Flown in a helicopter 
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy (Several of them actually! Still have a few of my old dolls and some barbies and Strawberry Shortcake dolls!)
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades 
75. Been fired from a job (well I was "let go"....not really fired)
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London 
77. Broken a bone 
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book 
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the paper 
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year's Eve
86. Visited the White House 
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (only if you count fishing)
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life (have saved Ryan's life several times....wish I never had to say that...but that's the reality of his disease!)
90. Sat on a jury 
91. Met someone famous (Screech from Saved By the Bell) LOL!! And several sports stars as well!
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit 
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee


So, I counted 39 out of 99.... Sort of fun to do. :)

Vegas

It has been such a busy past few weeks. Steve and I got to sneak away for an amazing trip to Vegas about 2 weeks ago. We planned it out so that we could meet up with my cousin and her husband (who flew in from Chicago). It was their very first time visiting Vegas. So, Steve and I showed them around a bit. Steve and I drove. Makes for a long day. But, we feel it's worth it to avoid the crazy airports!

It was HOT in Vegas. Most days it was around 110 and did not cool off much at night. It was still nearly 90 degrees at night. We tried to spend the majority of our time indoors because of the heat! When we originally planned this trip, it was supposed to be in November when the weather is a bit milder. But, it just didn't work out as planned. We visited the "Bodies" exhibit, went to the "Blue Man Show", saw a movie and went out to eat at some amazing restaurants! Had a blast! And it was so much fun seeing my cousin! We have so much in common and share similar interests.

Love this little boy

 Words don't adequataly describe how much I love, love, LOVE this little boy. I am not sure I can ever convey either just how little I take for granted with my younger two kids. On days like today, I can't help but want to get outside with Josh and take him to the park and do all the active things I can with him. I am constantly reminded just how little Ryan could do at this age and am immediately that much more grateful that my younger two can do the things that Ryan never could. I believe Ryan has taught me never to take life for granted, never to take movement for granted and never to take for granted the ability to hop in the car with Josh and head to the park where I will watch him run, jump, climb, swing and make new friends. :)

I enjoy every moment with Josh as he is still home with me most days. Next year, he will be gone a lot more. And although I will have more time to myself, I can't help but feel a little sad that he too is growing up so fast! They all are!!

Gorgeous day

Running down the hill

Running up the hill :)

Mother's Day and Josh's Birthday

On our way to the hospital to have baby Josh!!

Yesterday was a very special day. We celebrated Josh's 5th birthday as well as Mother's Day. What makes it even more special is that Josh's birthday hasn't fallen on Mother's Day since the day he was born. So, it made yesterday extra special! Joshua Aaron Berhar came into the world May 13th, 2007. He was 7 pounds 9 ounces and such a gift! The most precious gift I could ever be given for Mother's Day that is for sure!!  

Josh's favorite gift was a guitar. Or "Bee-tah" as he calls it. He has been asking for one for months now and carries it with him everywhere. Very proud of it!! I can't believe he's 5!

3 precious gifts

He's FIVE!!!

Playing new guitar with Grandpa

Me with my 3 amazing kiddos! 

Beach trip!

We took a family beach trip recently to a beautiful house that sits up on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Everyone in my extended family was able to come except for Kami. We had such a great time just being together even though the weather wasn't all that great. We took advantage of the few times the weather was nice and made sure to make it outside. There wasn't a whole lot that Ryan could do outside of the house, so he mainly stayed inside and played games (mostly chess!) But the views from inside were gorgeous so he wasn't complaining. Outside in the yard there was a great swing that the kids absolutely loved! Large enough for two kids to swing on at a time and the smiles on their faces when someone would push them was priceless as you can see from the below pics! 

William and Jorie

Brothers: William and Luke

Elliott and Luke's turn!

Such a beautiful view!!

My favorite of all the swinging pics.

Grandpa helping Josh down to the beach!

Ryan playing chess with his dad. 

Bath time was great fun with the jacuzzi bath tub!

Family photo (minus Kami)

                                        

Dinner!

All of the cousins!!

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Ryan is 16!

Ryan is now 16 years old! Hard to believe! We celebrated his birthday a couple days early this year. He got some new movies, an Itunes giftcard, a new video game and a Duck's shirt to name a few. :) 

The Birthday boy ready for the party!

We decorated using Ryan's favorite colors, yellow and green!

Even the confetti was green and gold! 

Ryan with most of his gifts.

16 year old!

New bathroom!

 So, here is our new bathroom!!! We are LOVING it so far! Such a difference from the old one and so much easier for us to shower Ryan now. We love the new look of it too.

Here is the temporary setup we are using until we purchase our shower chair for Ryan!

It looks kind of silly. But, it is working okay for now. Steve even drilled holes in the cart for water to drain out. That is Ryan's old bath chair sitting on top of the cart. It is bolted on so no worries about it shifting while Ryan is in it.