Mom's Wedding

I am finally posting photos from my mom's wedding that happened a couple of weeks ago, We have been quite busy in the Barrow household he hee.

Here are just a few pictures from that wonderful day, the photographer's photos are much better than ours, but you will see what a beautiful and enchanted place the La Caille restaurant is in Utah. We were so excited to have our Cousin Mindy at the Temple that day, it was really great to spend time with her and share that special day. Thanks for comming, we miss you!!!

Mom's bouquet doesn't it look real?Mom and Bill in the courtyard at the La Caille Mom, Bill and his kids at the Temple The drive way up to the restaurant
Mom and Bill right before they leftMom and the kids
Mom and TaylorSharing chocolate dipped strawberries, the were Soooo GoodGene and I driving Logan's car to La Caille

The Summer is flying by

What Thanksgiving Again: Yup, that's right we did it again, My mom's fiance Bill wasn't able to make it to our Thanksgiving this last year, and was really bummed, so we decided since we had an extra turkey that we would go ahead and do it all again on a much smaller scale for his last visit. It was lots of fun, and nice to have turkey again. he hee Even though it was Spring time.

Loge's we love and miss you, can't wait till you come home!!Happy Birthday "MY"Lauren!!!

Pop's Birthday: the boys decided that for thier dad's birthday they would buy him a tool table, not thinking that he really wanted one, but that they felt he needed one. Come to find out it was EXACTLY what he wanted. He was really excited about it. It doesn't look like much but it took 6 hours to put together, well while watching TV. He hee We had a little BBQ dinner for Sterling at our house since Kelly was out of town. It was alot of fun!



Phantom: Kim, Parker, Gene and I all went to see Phantom of the Opera. It was such a wonderful evening. We headed off to Sacramento and had no traffic and just missed the I-5 construction. We then went to dinner at a new restaurant called Ella's it was sooo good and the best service I have ever had at a restaurant. Every time we left the table someone would come and fold our napkin for us and place it on our table. The staff was so attentive to everything that we needed even before we knew we needed it. The food was amazing and we ordered just about everything they had on the menu between the four of us. Plus appetizers and Dessert. Oh, the dessert was amazing. I had this amazing carrot cake with homemade butter ice cream. It was to die for. Kim and I were in heaven.

Movies: Gene and I finally saw the new Indianna Jones Movie, not too keen on the whole alien temple scene, but a very entertaining movie none the less, and a great way for us to beat the heat and sit in an air conditioned theater for two hours. Plus we got to hang out with some great friends and hear all the details about their wedding.

B-day with the Solomon's: For Gene's Birthday our awsome friends the Solomon's took us to the Melting Pot for dinner. We had tons of fun, and great food, even though our waitress was a little akward. Hardly any of my pictures turned out because of the steam, but this one managed to be clear. Thanks Guys your the best!

Bodega Bay: Marc, Kristen, Gene and I decided to go to Bodega Bay for Gene's Birthday, we had a wonderful time, the weather was perfect until we got to the ocean, then it was a little windy, but it usually is. So we hung out, walked the beach, relaxed, ate tons of crab (well, everyone but me of course) and even more salt water taffy.


We are so blessed to have such great friends and amazing Family members around us. It is so important to us to be able to spend time together, laugh, and create wonderful memories with those that mean the most. We love you guys!!!

Napa Valley

This last weekend Gene and I spent some time in the Napa Valley. We had so much fun. The weather was sooo nice, and the rolling hillsides were beautiful. We left early friday morning, and picked up our cake at the bakery. Every year we get our wedding cake top made ,mmm so good, but this year we decided to make it a little different and we got a chocolate lady finger cake with chocolate buttercream filling,covered in berries. It tasted exactly the way I was thinking it would, absolutely delicious. he hee. Anyways after the bakery we were off to a beautiful picnic spot for lunch, and after that we were going to spend the rest of the day at the spa. It was soooooo wonderful, and beautiful, the employees were so kind and even gave us free smoothies for our anniversary as we layed out by the pool. It felt so nice to just relax and not have to think about anything or do anything but just enjoy one anothers company. After the spa at like 8:30 pm, we drove to the little town of Windsor where we stayed the night. The place was great our room was like a little appartment, it had a full kitchen, and living room with a fire place, and there was a hot tub right outside our sliding glass door. it was sooo nice. The next day we drove all over, first to my favorite spot of the day the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, in Calistoga. It was super fun, they had cooking demonstration, tours, a great store, and of course an amazing restaurant were Gene and I just had to have lunch. Gene got a steak, and it was the best steak I have ever had, my halibut was awsome too, and the dessert couldn't have been better, we had to get two, they even wrote Happy Anniversary on the plates. After our bellies were so full we couldn't move we decided to head to the redwood forest, and then to the beach to walk around and watch the sunset. It was sooo much fun and a weekend I will always remember. Thanks Babe for being so wonderful to me!

Five Years

I can't belive we have been married for FIVE years. I feel like just yesterday I was waiting for him to come home off his mission and now we have this wonderful life together. He is so great!!
I just have to take a moment to say that I have the most wonderful man in the whole world, and I am so blessed to be able to spend eternity with him. Everything that he does and all that he gives to me, and for me, everyday truly amazes me. He is such a selfless and loving person. He is forever making me laugh, always keeping me close, and he never forgets to kiss me goodnight(or goodmorning). He is my perfect soulmate. We have had so many wonderful life experiences and memories together so far, and I can't wait for all of the great ones to come. I Love You "MY" Gene!!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

The Magic of Disney

A couple of weeks ago we went to Disneyland and had the time of our life. We hadn't been to Disneyland in forever. It was soooo much fun. We went to Disneyland the first day and felt all of the magic and rode all of the rides. The next day we went to California Adventure and had alot of fun too, but I think that all the Magic is definately at Disneyland. We felt like we were kids again, and acted like it too, it was great. We had churos and watched the fireworks. Gene and I had perfect seats right in front of the Castle. I was determined to find just the right place to watch the fireworks and there were hundreds of people everywhere sitting and waiting and then, there it was, an emptly spot just for us. I love Disneyland!!!

Gene, Parker Marc and I on Splash Mountain. We got SOAKED (we meaning me and Gene)

We got free Mickey ears when we got off the rocket ride. Super fun

Gene Parker and Marc on the faris Wheel.

The Boys excited to be wearing their hats

Me, Gene and Brent at the Tea cups, we could barely fit all of our legs inside, and the boys spun so fast we were all so dizzy afterwards.

Waiting in line for the Tea Cups

Gene in Tommorrow Land where we had ridden Space Mt. (my favorite ride) six times.

Walking into Disneyland before the fireworks

Gene and I in the hang glider just before riding Soaring Over California. Loved this ride

The whole gang, except me, I took the picture

Gene took this one, I thought he did a great job, I love Fireworks, and Tinkerbell

Us in our perfect spot, getting ready for the Fireworks and eating our delicous brownie

Sarah's Wedding

Yeah Sarah is married!!! We had so much fun a couple of weeks ago at Sarah and Koi's wedding in San Fransisco. It was absolutely amazing. Sarah looked sooo beautiful, and everything was so perfect, from the flowers to the food. Oh, and the cake, Sarah it tasted as good as it looked. I wouldn't have expected anything less from you. It was so great to spend such a special time with friends. We talked and ate and danced the night away. It is so wonderful to have such great friends. I love you all and can't wait for our trip to Florida Brooke we are so on! Miss you all and Tina I am supe excited to come and see little Matthew!!

Gene and I just before the wedding over looking the PresidioSara and Koi Sarah, your dads toast was so special I will never forget it!Two beautiful blondes and a brunette!!! He hee Love you guys

All the Girls but the Bride