Uzelac Family

California

2011-04-08T17:35:00.010-06:00

Love those new neighbors!!!

2011-03-26T18:40:00.007-06:00

I have found today that 5 little kids with rakes makes light work. We had so much fun getting our spring yard clean up started. This is going to be a fun couple of years!

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Since you've been gone...

2011-03-04T13:21:00.009-07:00

Connor and Jay

2010-09-07T16:33:00.003-06:00

Connor and Jay had their first day of preschool together today. You should have seen them like peacocks strutting down the street on their way to becoming men. It made me think of the wonderful life these two little guys have had with eachother. They are such a joy to watch growing up together and I am so grateful that my boy has a cousin and best buddy in James K. What a cute duo.

DinoMite

2010-08-27T14:24:00.004-06:00

Here are some fun pictures of our adventure at the Dinosaur park in Ogden. The kids had the best time with Grandpa Ray. They loved running around the park discovering different dinos, playing on the playground, and having the funniest little thoughtful conversation about woolly mammoths in the museum. We will be going back again soon.

PAY DAY

2010-08-26T11:42:00.007-06:00

OK OK CEASE THE NAGGING MY SWEET LOVING FAMILY. YOU WIN. I will be doing my best to update my blog one post daily until I'm caught up to the present. Thank you for even caring. I love you.

Izzy Comes Home

Iz was born on November 10th. The c section went great and she was so so beautiful. We had tons of wonderful visitors come and welcome her to the family, and those who we'd have liked to be there but couldn't sent fruit and flowers. Only one thing was missing, K and Con weren't allowed to come visit in the hospital due to the swine flu outbreak among children. I was anxious to get home. We've never had a winter baby so I was freaked out about the flu, temprature, germs Kaylie brought home from preschool. were finally released from the hospital we have the season's first snow storm and it was a big one. Iz was already having a really hard time keeping her temprature up so I had ry go out and buy a baby sleeping bag and we bundeled her head to toe. And brought her to meet her two new best friends. They were all crazy about eachother from the first minute and it hasn't changed a bit. What a beautiful week.

Camryn, welcome home.

2010-03-26T14:51:00.003-06:00

Don't get all excited, I'm doing this for Tia. I have a picture of my baby here at work and thought it was about time I added her to the blog, now that she is almost five months old. So here you bloggers go. Welcome Camryn Elizabeth Uzelac to the Internet.

She was Born November 10, 2009. At 08:07 AM weighing 6lbs 5oz. That's right... 11/10/09 08:07 06 05. She is Beautiful. Looks so much more like Tia then the other two, but still with strong Uzelac features. She has rolled over all ready and has been smiling since day one. By far, the happiest baby we have EVER had.

(More Pictures to come as I will be getting Tia Internet at home within a few weeks.)

Happy Happy Birthday Baby

2009-08-06T14:25:00.005-06:00

Today is my Mom's birthday. She will hate that I posted this but she is my best friend so she deserves a birthday shout out. The way that I know for sure that she is my best friend, is that whenever I get news...great news, terrible news, any news at all frankly the first person I want to tell is my mom. She is my support, my rescuer when I'm in need, the person who I bounce ideas off of, the person who I go to when I need a laugh or advice or an escape or a good piece of chocolate. Man I love her! She is why I am the mother I am, the wife I am, the sister I am. And if I told her thank you every day till the day I die, it would be but a drop in the ocean of thanks I feel in my heart for my sweet, funny, smart, beautiful mother.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Summer..summer...Summa Time

2009-08-03T13:59:00.018-06:00

We have had the best time this summer and I have been too busy to document it so here we go...

MEGA BLOG COMING AT YA.

A day at the zoo with Auntie Nana and Baby Georgia. Is it just me or is my little girl the most gorgeous thing?

Nan and Gig on the getting wild on the carosel

Queen of the beasts

Having the best time with dad

We love our Gigi girl

Getting started on the Basement finally!!!

Navy Seal in training

Uzelac Cousins day at Lagoon. Kaylie and Zach flying high

Monsoon season at Lagoon

My little Poser immitating the Next pose of me

Me and Izzy 24 weeks along

My first Scout camp as a Cub Scout Den mother

Connor and his girlfriend Sam at Scout Camp

Connor showing the ducks who's boss at Scout Camp

Kaylie and Sammy falling asleep in a pair of my pj bottoms.

Kaylie's self inflicted haircut the day we left to the river. TIME OUT!

Ash trying to fix the aweful cut at the river

"Harry...I took care of it!"

Connor and Michael sitting by the camp fire

Kaylie's big bonk. She did a flying leap off the river raft and landed smack on her newly exposed forehead

" How could I have avoided all of this pain and suffering"

The Water Bandit

Uncle Jace and Sweet Georgia

Connor doing manly things

One sexy guy and Jake..Lol

Boogie Boarding Lessons with Uncle Ty

Sideways picture of our rodeo date with Meg, Brad, Trent, and Jack

The kids having a surfing contest up and down the hill

My big helper Kaylie hard at work

Spending the day feeding ducks at Liberty Park

Wet and Wild at Liberty

Sissy and Con...Best Buddies

Bits and Sadie had 9 puppies that we've been playing with all summer

Dad and his buddies at the parade

My beatiful girl trying to cover up the enormous mosquito bite on her eye.

Con and Grandpa Cars checking out motorcycle cops at the parade

The night before his second birthday Ry made Con look tough with a Mohawke but it turned out that he remained as sweet as ever.

Ditching a diaper change at the reunion to watch the 4 wheelers outside the trailer

Happy Birthday big boy!!! Our first activity on your 2 birthday was feeding the cows at the dairy by the reunion. Awesome!!!

Kaylie seems to be enjoying herself

Kaylie and Deis. remind you of anyone?

Connor the Farmer hard at work

The poor calf got more on his face than in his tummy. He had to have 2 bottles just to make sure. Good job Con.

The kids loving the farm

We got to take part in the milking operation. It was so much fun and the milk was so pretty and thick like melted ice cream

Moooo!

Next it was off for birthday adventure Daddy style. Connors dream come true!

Next we all took a birthday dip in the creek to cool off, a Michaelson Family Reunion favorite

We finished the night with a dance

Connor got funky

And K loved dancing with her uncle Spencie

That brings us up to date! I'll try to blog more frequently so that it doesn't take all day to read next time. Looking forward to more fun summer days. Kaylie's birthday...here we come!

Sweet Baby Charlie

2009-06-09T08:15:00.004-06:00

I have a beautiful new nephew named Charlie. He came yesterday and is spending a little time in the NICU but he's getting healthy and big, and as you can see he has a huge wonderful spirit. I can't even begin to explain how gorgeous he is or how much I love him. I can't wait until I can pick him up and love him to bits.

Guess Who's Home?

2009-05-20T17:00:00.005-06:00

It's my cute cousin trent. T, this post is for you. I know how hard it was for you not to be there so I tried to get everything.

The best mothers day gift ever

2009-05-11T13:19:00.004-06:00

This mothers day I wanted to get my beautiful mother something really special for mothers day so I called my multitalented friend Ashlee Barlow and we did a photoshoot of my favorite things. I think that Ash really captured some precious and beautiful stuff. Thanks so much Ash. They turned out to not only be a great present for my mom but pictures that I will forever treasure.

buddies

2009-04-30T10:08:00.002-06:00

IT'S TRUE...

2009-03-25T09:45:00.002-06:00

Naughty Leprechaun & St. Patties Twins

2009-03-17T09:28:00.006-06:00

Oh yes I did!
To be this lucky...I must have some Irish in me somewhere!

Brave Boy

2009-03-15T11:23:00.004-06:00

Our po0r baby has been plagued with ear infections since he was tiny. This Thursday we set out to put an end to that. We went in and got tubes put in his ears. I was so proud of him. He was super brave and tough. Although I'm pretty sure that the whole thing was harder on me than it was on him. The surgery went great and his recovery has been easy street. We're so excited to not have to worry so much about him getting an infection.

Tricks are for Kids

2009-02-19T11:03:00.003-07:00

Kids are so wonderful. One minute you're enjoying your morning, blow drying your hair, and the next you're walking out into your living room to find this. SILLY WABBIT!

The Creme Filling

2009-02-19T09:20:00.018-07:00

So today I'm remembering the metaphorical Creme filling in my Oreo of a year. You know...After I almost bled to death and before my baby was broken out head to toe in flesh eating allergy goo. Hmmmm good times. Ryan and I had the opportunity to get away from it all with our best friends. We went down to Blake and Kristen's condo in St George for golf, games, shopping, and overall relaxation. Here's some of the things I remember in the calm before the storm.

Ash and I bundled up excited to begin our journey.

The breath taking destination.

We took in some much needed "girl time" and got our toes did.

I am so so ticklish so it was a hilarious experience.

Tiger stripes... yeah baby.

The boys getting addicted to this funny train game. Dang I married a stud.

Getting ready to golf. We must keep hydrated.

Taking a page out of my sissie's book "Bridge Photo Shoot"

Always Classy

Went shopping and I know what you're thinking, and....Oh yes we did.

two newest members of our family

Kris and Harvey

Vegas Baby

My Girls

Finishing it off right at Arby's

We had the best best best time ever. Thanks so much B and K Caps. That was one for the books.

"Don't Worry Mrs. Uzelac, he's not going to be allergic"(UPDATED)

2009-02-17T08:42:00.008-07:00

Famous last words from our doctor's office. As some of you know, Kaylie is super allergic to penicillin and the allergy often runs in families. So when Connor got pneumonia last week I was really hesitant to let the doc prescribe amoxicillin. He convinced me the the chance of both kids being allergic was slim and assured me that he'd be just fine. FINE.... DOES THIS LOOK FINE TO YOU? AHHHHHHH my poor Connor baby. I know it's not our awesome Doctors fault but COME ON PEOPLE. So we will be spending the next 7-10 helping my beautiful baby boy feel as comfortable as he can.

Reaction Day 1

a few spots

Reaction Day 2

Spots all over

Reaction day 3

Total coverage. Hardly any healthy skin left

One Last Thing

2009-02-12T10:39:00.003-07:00

My last post was to tell people a few things about me they didn't know. I have since been told I was rude in not mentioning how much I love my Mother In Law. Since I thought everyone all ready knew this, I didn't feel like I needed to make a special post about her like I did my children and wife. I have been corrected and want to tell the whole world.... I LOVE MY MOTHER IN LAW... She is great, a fantastic cook, a loving mother and grandmother, a friend to all that are in need, and willing to give a helping hand when needed. Thank you Karyn... I mean Mom, for everything you do for Tia, me and our family. You're the greatest.

Your son,

Ryan.

25 Things about me.

2009-02-03T20:56:00.001-07:00

If you read this and had fun doing it, please add one about yourself so I can learn more about you.

1. I love my kids. I know this sound to easy to be number one, but I can't begin to tell everyone how much I love being a Daddy.

2. I'm not really a car guy. Coming from a car salesman, this sounds bad, but I've been forced to learn more about cars because of my career then I ever really wanted to know. With that said, I would NEVER buy a German car.

3. I found out from my wife that in High School, I may not have come across as the nicest person to others. She has since said that she just didn't understand me. So to any I may have offended, I'm sorry... You just don't get it.... :P

4. A girl I dated in High School is 99.9% responsible for me going on a mission. Because of that mission, I will NEVER question that Jesus Christ is my Savior.

5. I don't really like Slurpees. I would much rather have a Rainbow from Pace's. There is something about the gritty-ness of the ice they use there that really “makes” the treat.

6. I look and act a lot like my dad. Sometimes this really scares me.

7. There are still days that I wish I could be a Fire Fighter. After having back surgery while on my mission, it became clear this was not going to ever happen. But almost every time I hear a siren, I dream of being in the truck. I do not believe there is a better job in the world that will always be needed.

8. If I knew I could make a living at it, I would quit selling cars and become a Ceramic Artist. I love throwing pots on the wheel. And ya, it might be fun to re-enact the scene from Ghost with Tia.

9. I only eat vegetable because I have to. The best meal for me is not meat and potatoes, its meat and meat. I HATE potatoes. I think they are the left over design for a veggie from God and not really meant to be eaten by people, but as filler for animal feed.

10. I am not obsessed with anything. Every guy is supposed to have his thing: sports, cars, food, video games, what ever. I do not have one of these. I enjoy many things, like guns and motorcycles, but I do not know everything there is to know about them. As long as I have access to the things I like, I’m good. I think some guys just need to calm down cause you’re freaking us all out.

11. In a choice between Lowes and Home Depot, I choose HD. Lowes just seems too pretty for me. It seams like a place for wives to go to when they need to get something done. But Home Depot is a real construction ware house.

12. When I was 15, I went to EFY down in Provo. The first day there, we had a push-up contest to see who could do the most in 60 seconds. I was picked out of our group and beat everyone else there that week by completing 137 in just one minute. Yes, back in the good ‘ol days, I didn’t weigh hardly anything and could really move. I don’t think I could do 30 today. I’m going to try tonight.

13. Tia and I dated off and on for about 18 months before we got married. However, Tia broke it off with me dozens of times. The one time I said good bye was what finally pushed her over and convinced her I was a good guy to have around. Honestly, I think the only reason she kept getting back with me before was because I was such a good kisser.

14. I like to buy things. I hate shopping at stores, but if I need/want something, I will do everything I can to make sure I am getting exactly what it is I should have at the best deal. At the same time, I hate when customers at my store can’t make up their mind to just buy the car, and want to go shopping all over the place.

15. Making this list has proven to be a little more work for me then I really wanted to get into.

16. I hate to admit, but I do not follow world news as much as I should. What war is happening now and for how long??? I just don’t care. I care, but not so much about the information. I don’t know why the Gaza strip is in such despair, but do not feel the need to learn and/or do anything about it.

17. My mom was the best cook I knew. Now, my wife has fine tuned her cooking skills enough to become a tie in my mind with my mom. While Tia will still learn a lot form my mom in the years to come, I love my wife’s cooking.

18. Because of the amount of time I spend in front of a computer each day, I am grateful for face book and the option it gives me to interact with real people from time to time.

19. The very first fight I ever got into was in 2nd grade. Me against Sean B. While people say we were fighting over Marianne because we both had a crush on her, he and I know it was really because I told him to stop shoving in line when we were asked to get a piece of paper from a shelf in our class room. He asked me if I wanted to fight about it, and I said yes. Early Morning Recess, it was on. He disagrees as to how I won the fight, but he does agree I won. The first bloody nose I have ever given anyone was on this day, and it scared me. We then became good friends. I loved being a kid. Fast fights, faster forgiveness.

20. I hate hate HATE spelling and grammar rules. I have never like them and therefore never learned them correctly. I have to use Microsoft word just to make this list so I don’t look and sound like a complete idiot to everyone.

21. I have only lined up one couple in my whole life and they got married. It was a completely blind date, and within weeks, they were engaged. I don’t feel like I should ever try again because I like being at 100%.

22. In high school, I was able to sing the National Anthem at a Jazz game. There were a group of 8 of us and we rocked. I’m just saying this because many people that know me may not know I sing unless they were in school with me.

23. I hate cats. Hate them, they are from the devil. Nothing you can do or say will change my mind about this.

24. When I was in high school, I was nearly excommunicated from my church for blowing up a mail box with a home made pipe bomb. Apparently, in the LDS church, if you are convicted of a felony, you automatically get exed, no matter what the crime. And since a mail box is federal property, destruction of one is Class 1 felony, if I remember correctly. I remember thinking how dumb a rule that was that no questions asked, I was out. Fortunately, the charges were dropped. Don’t know why, but I’m glad.

25. And to finish as obviously as I started, I love my wife. Tia, you are the greatest and I thank God everyday for an unanswered prayer. I do not believe anyone could make me as happy as you make me. You are a great wife, mother, and friend. There is not one person that has ever met you that would not agree with me when I say you are the best. I love you.

Ryan Uzelac

Go Ty Go!!!

2009-01-31T09:09:00.007-07:00

K, Con, and I got to go see Uncle Tyson at his regional swim meet. I was seriously so proud of him. He's crazy fast people. It was like watching a young Michael Phelps. He took 1st place in two individual rounds and 3rd and 4th in relays. Yay Uncle Chi Chi!!!!! Here we come State Finals!!!

2009-01-24T12:45:00.003-07:00

First off let me just say that I love all of you. I feel totally better and completely greatful for this beautiful life that I have. Thanks for all the love, support and prayers that you sent our way. This last month has been so bitter sweet, but in the end, we've learned a few lessons:

lesson #1...The very hardest times in life can also be the most precious...if you let them be.
lesson #2...Never take eachother for granted
lesson #3...Heavenly father is keenly aware of us. I have thought long and hard about this little baby that we've lost. I can't explain in words how awed I am by the love of a heavenly father that would allow us to be bound together for eternity.
lesson #4...We live in such an incredible time and place (seriously people I should have been dead like 15 times by now)
lesson #5...Life is so fragile
lesson #6...I have been totally overwhelmed by the outpouring of love shown to me. We have the best friends and family. Seriously people WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE EACH OTHER. We are so thankful for how immediately upon hearing about what was going on, Mom rushed down from the cabin to sit in the waiting room with Ryan while they operated on me, for the nights Mom and Ali spent here taking care of all of us, the way that Tiana rushed down without a word when we needed help taking my babies so that we could get to the emergency room, Jared babysitting and forcing healthy food down their little throats, Flowers and meals from our parents, the way Kristen came to take care of the kids as i slipped in and out of a drug induced coma, how Jake and Ash came to check on us time after time, how Ashlee would come just to pick up my kids cause she knew that the doctor told me I couldn't, when Katie chased after K and Con all over the cabin for her entire New Years holiday so that I could relax and heal, the friend who sat and held my hand, put her arms around me and cried with me, how countless of you sent me a text, a note, a call, or came to visit just as I was starting to feel sorry for myself, and made me realize that I have so much. And the sweet man that I love holding me in his arms day after day telling me that he loved me and it would be ok. Ry you have been so good with me through this and I love you more than I can say. I know that it will be ok because you say it will, and that's good enough for me.
I am so grateful. We are so blessed.

Best Birthday Ever

2009-01-24T11:53:00.008-07:00

27 years old. wow. The phrase "Time flies when you're having fun" has never felt so real to me. It was my birthday yesterday and let me just tell you...it was a good one. I can't even cound how many people acknowledged it. I got cards, calls, texts, and lots of hugs. I loved it.

It started out with my sweet babies and husband making me birthday pancakes and singing happy birthday while I blew out the candles. Next it was off to work. I know it doesn't sound like fun but I have the best job. I play for a living and yesterday was no exception. When I got home the kids and I spent some quality time together. At one point a knock came on my door and two of my little primary girls from last year were standing there (they're 8 years old now). They had a birthday card for me. Evidently they had asked one of their mom's to jump on facebook and find out our birthdays. They had remembered and had just been waiting for the day to come along. It was so sweet. I gave them hugs and sent them on their way. When I opened the card, all I could do was laugh. Tucked inside was a bright, crisp dollar bill. Seriously how flipping cute is that.
And the icing on the top was the awesome date that I guilted my hubbie into. Along with Jake and Ash, we experienced the single most entertaining night of "people watching" that I can remember. It started off with dinner at squatters. Yum. Now usually squatters isn't a people watching hot spot but oh baby did we hit the jack pot. Not only is our yearly granola crew from the Outdoor Retailer convention in town, but it's also Sundance so the beautiful people converged on the city. It was so much fun. Then it was off for my totally selfish birthday wish, to go dancing. I always want to go dancing but no one will go. So yesterday...my day it was allowed. We went to this little out of the way club. Now, yesterday morning I felt the extra year weighing on me, yesterday afternoon when Ryan illuminated the fact that we were now too old for mainstream clubs like Port Of Call, I was definitely feeling that extra year, but last night as I danced amongst the 30 and older crowd of recent divorcees I felt like a baby. And a hot one at that. It was so much fun. I need to throw a special thanks to my new peeps, Thank you to the lady on the platform that did continuous bootie bounce for 3 hours straight while a group of old guys stood around her with their camara phones and her best friend in the Britni Spears "oh baby baby" schoolgirl outfit doing anything she could to get those camara phones to focus on her, for "on the dance floor all night doing the robot guy" , for "get out your glow sticks, feel stupid and put them away like 25 times guy", for super shortie zebra print dress girl" who's way too tiny black thong kept on rearing it's ugly face. So to all the saggy bawlers, and cougars that made my night so so special, Thank you...thank you so much.
Oh and Sorry Tiana, the web cam that I promised to bring to document this momentous occasion was a little conspicuous in my clubbing clothes. Thought you'd understand. Thanks to everyone who made my day one for the books.

Our Christmas 2008

2008-12-29T09:54:00.002-07:00

While a few of you may all ready have heard, we are telling the story here so we can avoid telling it in person to everyone.
In Mid November, Tia and I thought we wanted to have another baby. We got her IUD out November 7th, and by the 15, we were pregnant. We waited about a month before we told anyone just to make sure we weren't getting some sort of false positive.
Once both of our families found out, we were about to start telling friends and more distant family. That's when Tia began to bleed a little. Since she has had this with both out other children, it was no too concerning, and we went along our merry and excited way. Then, the pain on one side started on about the 20th of December, Saturday. We went to her Cousins wedding that day, but on Sunday, the pain got worse. Monday, we went to her OB and he took some blood for HCG levels and wanted us back on Wednesday for a second round so he could compare the two levels and see if the pregnancy was progressing as should be. We didn't make it to Wednesday. We were at the Cabin Tuesday evening when Tia had to go to bed and she just curled in bed until Midnight it was too bad and we called her Doctor. He told her to get to the nearest E.R. and get checked out. That sent us to Heber Valley Medical just after midnight on Christmas eve Morning. We were there for about 5 hours and they told us they thought we were just miss carrying, the pain is normal, but we may have what is called a Molar Pregnancy where the Placenta is cancerous. There was nothing to do other then let it pass and try to rest. We went back to the cabin and tried to enjoy the rest of Christmas.
The day after Christmas, Friday morning, we got back with her OB and he wanted to re-test what the doctor in Heber had said. Tia was feeling better that day so he sent us home telling us that the doctor in Heber was not an OB fort a reason, and was way off. There was nothing in the Uterus which meant no Molar Pregnancy, but also something else was wrong. He sent us home for the rest of the day but gave us his cell number in case the pain came back and told us NOT to leave the valley. He said if there is something wrong, he wants us where he can get to us.
No big deal the rest of that day, and we even got a good nights sleep that night.
Saturday morning everything started well. I got up and got the kids changed and ready for the day, then asked Tia to get up and make the kids breakfast while I showered for work. I was in the shower for about 15-20 minutes when I got out to the kitchen ready to go to work, only to find Tia on the floor in the kitchen curled up in pain. She said it was different then the pain she had the other day, and was covering more of her abdomen then last time. She thought it was just bad cramps leading to the miss carriage, which we expected. I called her sister Tiana who is in town and asked her to come down and be with her and the kids since Tia didn't think she needed to go to the doctor, but I could see she wasn't going to be much good for the kids. Tiana got there and off to work I went. It was now 9:30 and I told Tia that if the pain hadn't reduced by 10:00, we were going to the E.R. at Davis where our doctor wanted us. I was at work for about 10 minutes when Karyn, Tia's mom called and said she had just been on the phone with Tia, and it was getting worse and to get her to the Hospital. We got to Davis Hospital just after ten, and Tia was in Emergency Surgery by noon. Turns out the pregnancy was an Ectopic, meaning it was in her Fallopian Tube, and it had BURST. She was bleeding to death.
They got her out of Surgery just before 2pm. Her mom had come down from the cabin and was there with me at the hospital. The doctor came out just as soon as he could and told us they were not able to fix the tube because of such severe damage. That meant Tia would only have one working Ovary and Tube for any future pregnancy. He said he did preserve the tissue so that if we had difficulty getting pregnant from the one side alone, he would go back in and try to reattach the tube on the damaged side. Other then that, they were able to stop all the bleeding, performed a D and C which removes all the pregnancy tissues, and stabilize Tia from losing 1.5 pints of blood. She was a lot closer to death then anyone thought.
Now we've had a few days to rest, with the help of Tia's Mom mostly, and certainly a few others including a few of Tias brothers and sisters. Tia is still recovering at home for now, then will go to the cabin with her family for the rest of the week so she can get well, and have help with the kids while I stay home and go to work.
All things considered, we are very fortunate to to have Tia with us still, and I am grateful to everyone for all the help. I love my wife very much and am glad the doctors were able to catch the problem before it got any worse. I'm grateful again to everyone that has helped us out, called with love, and said prayers in our behalf. You're welcome to call Tia at home if you like, but now you know the story, and maybe she won't have to go over it too many times more.

Love you all,
Ryan.

Thanks for this one Mel

2008-11-29T12:03:00.003-07:00

Ok so I too am a huge fanpire of twilight, "ryan stop laughing...it's a word ok.". I have been obsessed for quite some time now and seeing the movie last week was like throwing gasoline on the flames. Since then I have been reading, watching, and searching out all things twilight. My favorite came from one of the coolest cats I know. Mel, this is a gigantic thank you for posting this hilarious rejected screenplay on your blog. To all of my peeps..please enjoy.

MY SCREENPLAY ADAPTATION OF STEPHENIE MEYER'S "TWILIGHT"By Eric D. Snider
Scene 1
BELLA: I'm sad to leave the hellish, uninhabitable wasteland of Phoenix to live in a rain-soaked town full of rubes. I wish everything about my comfortable and privileged life were completely different!DAD: Hi, Bella! Welcome to Forks, Washington. I'm glad you've stopped playing mother to your own flighty, irresponsible mom and come here to be my mother instead. BELLA: It will be my pleasure to cook and clean for you.DAD: I bought you an old truck from an Indian in a wheelchair!BELLA: I ... have no response for that.
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Scene 2
BELLA: It's tough being the new kid in school! Especially when everyone is so friendly and helpful and interested in me. Why can't they just leave me alone so I can sit in the corner and cut myself? CLASSMATE: You're awesome, Bella!BELLA: See what I have to put up with? Hey -- who are those hot people over there?CLASSMATE: Those are the Cullens. They avoid direct sunlight, they don't eat food, they sleep in coffins in a graveyard, and holy water burns them. I think they're Canadians.BELLA: They sure are spectacularly gorgeous.CLASSMATE: Yes, they are.BELLA: I mean seriously, those people are BEAUTIFUL. Especially the one who keeps looking at me. Man alive, that guy is stunning. I mean, wow. He is hot buttered seduction on a stick. I'm not interested in him sexually, of course, because sex is dirty, but wow -- LOOK AT HIM! Yee-ikes! Hubba hubba! If you don't mind, I'd like to spend the next 75 pages talking exclusively about how attractive he is, and then bring it up again every paragraph or so for the remaining 400 pages. CLASSMATE: Knock yourself out.
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Scene 3
EDWARD: Hi, I'm Edward. I'm every girl's fantasy boyfriend: moody, humorless, violent, capable of snapping your spine with my bare hands, liable to do creepy things like watch you while you're sleeping, but also really cute. BELLA: There is something strange about you.EDWARD: (recoils at her garlic breath) I don't know what you mean.BELLA: I just can't put my finger on what it is.EDWARD: (lifts automobile with one hand) You're imagining things. BELLA: I feel like you're hiding something from me.EDWARD: (grabs passing rabbit with lightning speed; drinks rabbit's blood) Don't be silly!BELLA: It's like you're different somehow.EDWARD: (turns into bat; flies away)BELLA: Hmm. I bet he's gay.
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Scene 4
JACOB: You should be careful with those Cullens. Many moons ago, our tribe's elders, who were werewolves, made a pact with the Cullens, who were vampires. They're not allowed on our land, not even at our casinos.BELLA: What, still? Even after all this time has passed?JACOB: Nope.BELLA: Since when do white people honor treaties with Indians?JACOB: I know, right? BELLA: Let me guess -- you're a character whose only job is to provide exposition, and you won't be useful until the next book.JACOB: Yes. At the earliest.
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Scene 5
BELLA: Thanks for saving me from that mob of guys who attacked me in the street! It's a good thing you obsessively stalk me while simultaneously insisting you want nothing to do with me. EDWARD: No problem. If anyone's going to tear you limb from limb and gorge themselves on your sweet, delicious, life-giving blood, it's going to be me.BELLA: Aw, you say the nicest things! I'm pretty sure you're a vampire, that I'm in love with you, and that part of you wants to kill me.EDWARD: Don't be silly. It's not just part of me.BELLA: LOL!
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Scene 6
EDWARD: You know what vampires love? Baseball!BELLA: Really? EDWARD: Sure! Haven't you ever heard of vampire bats?
(Crickets.)
EDWARD: Anyhoo, these are the vampire friends I live with, the Cullens. They've been very eager to eat you.BELLA: You mean meet me?EDWARD: Meet you. What did I say?ALICE: I'm Alice! I can see the future, but only when it's useful to the plot. For example, right now: Look out for those mean vampires barging in from the forest!MEAN VAMPIRE JAMES: Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum! I smell the blood of a human!EDWARD: Stay away from her! Bella, you'd better go. I don't want you to have to see me fight this guy for your honor, our muscles straining as we grapple, the air thick with testosterone and the sounds of our throaty snarling.BELLA: Right! I wouldn't want to see that! Especially not if your shirts got torn off!
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Scene 7
MEAN VAMPIRE JAMES: You puny humans are so predictable and weak. Now I've got you alone, free to toy with you and torture you and deliver lengthy explanatory monologues to you! I just hope I don't waste so much time fartin' around that when I finally do decide to kill you it's too late because Edward and the Cullens have arrived to save you!BELLA: That would certainly be an unusual twist!MEAN VAMPIRE JAMES: I must say, I can see why Edward likes you. Your smell is overpowering!BELLA: Oh, you can smell that? Sorry, I thought I could sneak one out....MEAN VAMPIRE JAMES: Never mind! At last it is time for me to--EDWARD: Not so fast, Count Jerkula!MEAN VAMPIRE JAMES: Edward! And the Cullens! Who could have foreseen your perfectly timed arrival?!ALICE: I could have! Didn't, but could have!
(Fighting ensues. MEAN VAMPIRE JAMES is vanquished.)
EDWARD: Bella! Are you OK? He bit you! I've got to suck out the vampire poison!BELLA: Edward, you don't have to make up excuses to put your mouth on me. I mean honestly, who ever heard of "vampire poison"? EDWARD: I'm serious! It's coursing through your veins as we speak!BELLA: Uh-huh. Whatever you say, Powder.
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Scene 8
BELLA: Why did you bring me to the prom, Edward? You know I can't dance, and that I hate it when people tell me I'm beautiful, which happens all the time. EDWARD: I don't want your dangerous psychological infatuation with a vampire to interfere with your regular life. BELLA: But I want to BE a vampire! I want you to do it to me. It will strengthen our love for each other. I want to become one with you. And what better night than prom night? We can do it in the back of the limo.EDWARD: Wait, what are we talking about? BELLA: I don't know. All the metaphors have started to run together. EDWARD: You're sure you want to be a vampire?BELLA: Yes.EDWARD: Well, how about if I press my lips against your throat in an ambiguous way, just enough to ensure that readers come back for the sequel?BELLA: It's a deal.

10-4 Good Buddy Tag

2008-11-22T11:49:00.003-07:00

Ok thanks Ash. The point of this tag is to post the 10th picture in your 4th folder. This one was totally appropriate for today. This was Kaylie's first BYU Utah game. Every year we get dressed up and head up to Nate and Angela's house for a display of a totally gentle man screaming at the TV, throwing couch pillows, and jumping up and down bellaring...go baby...go baby...Go Baby..GO BABY...Yeah!!!!! To me it is more entertaining than the game itself. Love it...Live it, huah Nate.

A Sticky Situation

2008-11-20T09:41:00.002-07:00

This is what I woke up to yesterday. I heard Kaylie wake up and get moving at about 7. At 8 I realized that she'd been a bit too quiet for a bit too long so I went to investigate and this is what I discovered. Ryan had left some melting Carmel out on the table and Kaylie was so happy about it.

YUM!!!

2008-11-04T14:27:00.001-07:00

Four years ago today I made the best decision of my life. It is our aniversary today and I am more in love with Ryan Uzelac now than ever. He is my best friend, my biggest support, my sweetheart. Ryan is everything I ever wanted and everything that I didn't know that I wanted. I have compiled a few of the moments in our life together that I look look back on often. They explain without words why I adore him so much. I can't wait to spend eternity with you Ry. Happy Anniversary babe.

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Making T and JC Super Jealous

2008-11-02T07:52:00.008-07:00

Some of you may know that the Bank of Utah has season Jazz tix. Every once in a while that works out to my benefit. We had the opportunity to go to the Jazz vs. Clippers game last night. I love it. Thanks so much Dad. It was a flipping blast! Here are some things I loved about it...

Getting some much needed time with my sweetheart

Seeing sweet action like this...Go Boozer!!!

This super fan behind me who got sloshed half way through the first quarter and bellowed hilarious game commentary the entire game. I spent more time laughing at his comments about the guy who came out to mop the sweat off of the floor and random rooooaaaarrrs than I did watching the game. He actually got so worked up that at times Syd and I were showered with his super fan spit. priceless.

Witnessing a totally interesting phenomenon. During the 2nd quarter I stepped out to hit the restrooms when I came upon a group of about 100 Jazz fans huddled around a big screen tv. After closer observation I saw that they were watching the U of U game. I got a chuckle out of the fact that these people payed good money for jazz tickets and were spending their time in front of a tv. Funny.

They got these 3 cute little kids to run after the Jazz bear copying tricks that he did to the song "Bear Necessities". It was the cutest dang thing ever. One of the little bears wasn't done in the spotlight as the players stepped on the court. He ran away until the jazz bear caught him. Go baby go baby go.

Seeing my hubby relax and smile

Spotting hairstyles that I totally want to copy

And spotting some that I did not

Great company. If you don't know my cousin Syd and her husband Blake...too bad for you. They're some of the funniest people on earth and we had a fantastic time with them.

People dressing their kids up for the game. I saw the cutest little family. Mom and dad were Boozer and Korver and fat little baby was a basketball. I was dying.

Picking up new moves for my bedroom routines.

Uh...Winning

On the walk back to the car noticing that my favorite time of year is just around the corner

As we walked out of the good old Energy Solutions Arena, we witnessed a pissed Clippers fan hit a Jazz fan with his car. Apparently it was an accident and no one was seriously injured ...but still on behalf of all of us, I'd like to offer a Boooo Clippers.

Knowing that my husband loves me even if I am a spaz

Waiting in this line to get out of the Gateway underground parking

Cute Cousins

2008-10-23T16:01:00.006-06:00

One of our favorite things in the world is spending time with our kid's darling cousins. As you can see, our family has been blessed with a run of beautiful babies. These are some pics from the past few week's adventures with their cousins.

Picture after painting pumpkins at miss Lola's 2nd birthday

Our two little Material Girls (Brynlee and Kaylie) in action

K pulling Con and J around Gardner Village

Triumphant K and Brock after tackling the Wall by themselves

A really fun ride back from an afternoon at the park

Precious Pics of our Kids

2008-10-23T10:51:00.009-06:00

Do you believe in Karma?

2008-10-07T09:47:00.004-06:00

A note on Karma. After my little grasshopper trick with the kids I've just been waiting for Karma to pounce on me like a hungry puma; and pounce it did. Saturday night we were at the cabin. It was twilight and I decided to take Kaylie on a 4 wheeler ride after about an hour of her insisting, "mommy take da apples to da pussies(horses)?" It is the first time this year that it's been truly chilly, it had been raining all day so there were huge puddles on the ground , and Ryan and Conner were in no mood to brave the dark and cold so we bumbled down the hill on the 4 wheeler together...alone. We came to the top of the little hill by the coral and K and I dismounted. There I walked my sweet daughter on my shoulders, an apple in each of her little hands, to give the horsies a treat. Needless to say they loved it. Kaylie laughed incessantly as they whinnied and chewed loudly. She got up the courage to pet them and after a little persuasion she even fed them out of her own hand. It was a total success for self confidence. "You go girl", I thought as I witnessed her overcome one fear after another. We watched them trot back down to the bottom of the basin and i decided that it was probably time to start heading back. As we came to the crest of the hill, there they were, my personal 4 legged hell. There a mere 15 yards ahead of us stood 8 huge blood thirsty deer. I counted 7 females and then spotted him. The gigantic 6 point buck locked eyes with me and huffed. I let out a small but distinct whimper. He wasted no time in positioning himself firmly in between Kaylie and I, and his herd. I froze. for half a second I thought of turning on my haunches, picking up Kaylie and making a run for it. Then I realized what easy...slow targets we would be on foot. "Oh shit!" I thought realizing that the 4 wheeler was still another 3 feet ahead of me. I had to move toward them before I could move away. I took a deep breath, and put Kaylie on my back so that if he charged, the razor sharp antlers would impale me, hopefully keeping my daughter alive and safe. I took the horrifying but necessary three steps to the machine. He answered with two menacingly deliberate steps to close the distance between us even more. My eyes teared up. I pushed the ignition. Nothing. I repeated the phrase "don't panic Tia...don't panic" to myself, as the buck stood there not breaking his intimidating gaze for a second. I pushed the button two more times and by the grace of God the engine roared to life. The females all startled bounced back a few yards but not the buck. He took a wide stance shoulders down, eyes still on us. I threw it into reverse and jolted back. I turned and raced toward safety. Towards Ryan. In my haste and unwillingness to avert my eyes unable to believe that we weren't being chased by the beasts, I hit more than my fair share of puddles on the way back home. By the time we reached the threshold of the cabin we were covered in thick russet clay mud, I had mascara down my cheek and on my neck from crying, both of our hair was a ratted windblown mud crusted mess and my Kaylie was in desperate need for some cocoa. Ryan took care to calm me down, even though I know that he wanted to laugh his @$$ off at the absurdity of the experience. And chances are that you too are thinking to yourself what a sniveling, shivering idiot I am, and you may just be right. But chances are that if you are reading this blog we are either family or dear friends so you have no choice but to love me regardless of how crazy I am.

I am now convinced in the ancient truth of karma. From here on out I will only be sending butterflies, daises, and metaphorical rays of sunshine into the cosmos. That is until I concoct another "too good to miss" trick.

First Trick of the Trick or Treat Season

2008-10-01T15:34:00.006-06:00

The kids are healthy again! Yay! And so the trick or treat season begins at the Uzelac household.

The Victims

Brynlee Butterfield, Braedon Butterfield and Kaylie Uzelac

The Inspiration

While taking a dirty diaper outside, this gigantic grass hopper lept onto my shirt. AHHHHH. I had to have it. It was perfect. I captured the creature and the games began.

The Bait

A mysterious present (no kid can resist a mysterious present) c'mon people this is too easy!

The Game

Eenie meenie minie mo was the only fair way to decide who the lucky present recipient would be. Kaylie Won.

The Moment

Kaylie gloated to her cousins that she had won the eenie meenie minie mo game with a little victory "na na na na na" then set to open her prize. The second the box was opened not only did the hopper bound out of the but the three kids screamed then bolted in all directions to avoid the beast. All the while I was snapppng pictures in hystarics a safe distance away. My mom swears that this is child abuse but I'm convinced it's just good clean fun. The evidence to support my claim lies in the fact that after the innitial shock of him, Kaylie got to love him so much that she gave him a name, "Harry Hopper" and she and Brynlee followed him giggling in delight as he bounced all over the living room. That is until it sufficiently grossed me out to have Mr. Hopper bouncing all over my living room.

Once again...It's all about the little things people

New but Used

2008-09-29T15:07:00.010-06:00

Outside Closed

Out Side Front

Out Side Front

Out Side Back

Out Side Back

Master Suite King Size Bed

Kitchen

Dinning Area

Heater

Fridge and Sink

Stove

Stove Out Side

Shower

Toilet

This summer our family had the oportunity to use my brothers pop-up tent trailer for our River Trip and Family Reunion. After which, Tia and I desided we needed our own. I saw this one at an auto auction I was at in August, and bought it. Now after having it a few weeks, we've desided to sell it and re-invest into some home updates instead. So if you or any one you know may be interested, please let me know. I know how cheesey it is to use our blog to help sell it, but I'm not Tia, I'm a saleman. More info on KSL, ad number 4395344.

Ryan

Two Sick Sibs

2008-09-18T10:43:00.007-06:00

A vicious virus has taken over the Uzelac household this week. Kaylie and Connor have been miserable trying to beat this super bug. Even our doctor was freaked out when she took a gander inside poor Kaylie's throat. I have no idea how she's been breathing through those swollen nodes. Now that we're finally making some head way, I thought that you'd like to see why we have and will be cancelling all plans for the next 7 to 10 days. Believe me, it's for your own good folks.

WARNING THE FOLLOWING PICTURES MAY BE DISTURBING TO CHILDREN AND SOME ADULTS

One Wild Week

2008-09-11T10:35:00.004-06:00

This last week the kids and I took over two local zoos with some of our favorite people on the planet. First we hit the petting zoo with funny Auntie Stac and Sweet Baby James, and then later my sweetie Ryan joined us for a trip to the good ol hogle zoo with my best college room mate, and closest girlfriend Chanel, her husband Bret, and their darling baby Stran. This is how it all played out...

Gardner Village Petting Zoo

So... which of you jerks is the one who goes wee wee wee all the way home.

MMMM tastes like chicken. Connor freaked when he saw this goat eating his overalls.

Baby J had a run in with a goat. The goat won.

We were reminded again and again that Sheep go to heaven, goats...well you know. Those guys are creepy. The following picture sequence is a prime example.

What you looking at?

Baaaaaaaaaaaaa

The Hogle Zoo

Ok...Ok so this isn't at the zoo but dang isn't Chanel's baby, Stran, such a flipping doll. Not only is he a total lady killer, but he's the best little guy. He's so happy and content. Chanel is such a fun mom. She's only been doing it for 9 months and she's got it down to a science. It was so much fun to have them here.

Ok I'll get the head, you two tie the legs

Nel and I running with a new crowd

International 2008 Man vs. Beast Staring Contest. We were so proud.

Kaylie: What did the Leopard say after he ate the zoo keeper?

Connor: I don't know what?

Kaylie: Man that really hit the spot!!!

I don't like this cat...he reads minds.

What the...

Stran and Con checking out some CHICKS. Hey Ladies!

I'm Singing in the Rain

2008-09-01T12:34:00.013-06:00

This morning Kaylie was so excited to see that the storm had rolled in. She immediately got to work accessorising herself appropriately. How she giggled as she dawned her best slicker, fun umbrella, and favorite giraffe rain boots . How her little eyes twinkled as she set off on her way out to splash in puddles and make the day her own personal adventure. Kaylie brings up an all too important reminder for me. If you take joy the small things every day, your life will be a grand adventure indeed.

SHARE OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES

2008-09-01T12:24:00.006-06:00

The other day, Kaylie was over playing with her best friend and cousin Brynlee. Well, they got into a tiff, as girls do. Kaylie wouldn't hand over a toy so Brynlee decided to make her point in the form of a big bite mark right on Kaylie's cheek. When I came to get Kaylie later that day, she met me at the door declaring "BLINLEE BITE ME AND GOT A PANK ON HER BUM". She was so pleased with the fact that Brynlee got punished. Anyhoo I think it's a funny story and an even funnier reminder to SHARE OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES.

My little sisters are all grown up!

2008-08-19T07:37:00.028-06:00

GIGI's NEW CRIB
Where does the time go? Yesterday a few milestones happened in the life's of my gorgeous little sisters. Tiana and JC bought their first house (AND IT'S SO STINKING CUTE. LIKE RIGHT OUT OF LEAVE IT TO BEAVER!), and I dropped my baby sister Ali off at college...I said COLLEGE people.
Ok so let's start out with T and Jc. They moved to Albany NY to go to med school. When they arrived with my sweet new niece Gigi, the house they were going to move into was a disaster! They frantically searched the area till they found this little gem. It's a block away from college and right across the the street from a darling park. Yay! What a huge relief that they can finally settle into their new digs! And as for Ali, I can't believe that she's old enough to start this most exciting academic adventure. As most things go with me, the majority of the day was filled with making total and complete idiots of ourselves; but in the end we got it all figured out and squared away. Watch out Utah State Aggies Consuela is there to stay!!!
I AM SO THRILLED FOR AND PROUD OF MY TWO LITTLE SISTERS . I LOVE THEM MORE THAN I COULD EVER EVER EVER EXPLAIN. THEY ARE BOTH SO FUN, SASSY, BEAUTIFUL, SMART, AND YES OFFICALLY GROWN UP.

Happy BirthdayYou Two..You live in a Zoo

2008-08-12T11:49:00.012-06:00

Every night when I check on Kaylie and Connor in their beds I am again overcome with an indescribable wave of thankfulness. I am so in love with our two kids and feel that it is such an undeserved privilege to be their mom. I am convinced that there are no sweeter, whitter, smarter, funnier, more gorgeous kids than the ones that were given to me. This week we celebrated both of their birthdays. We had a blast! Connor turned 1 and Kaylie hit the big #3. Since Connor's birthday landed on the first day of the family reunion, we had a little shindig the morning of his birthday and postponed the real party till Kaylie's birthdaedswawy. We had an Old McDonald themed party at uncle Lane's farm. It was complete with funny pictures, horse rides, cake and Ice cream a plenty, rides on the crazy swing, gathering eggs from the chicken coup, and feeding carrots to the mules and horses. Perfect Party for two Perfect kids.

Here's a little clip of Connor's first birthday

Crib full of balloons+2 cute kids=a freaking blast

Michaelsons Unite!!!

2008-08-12T10:39:00.006-06:00

The first weekend of August always means one thing to me... The Michaelson Family Reunion. This has been historically been my best week of the year. Bold statement? I think not! This is not your typical family reunion you see. It is filled to the brim with some of the funniest people on earth. Even if it wasn't my family, I'd still want to come. The reunion began more than 50 years ago and is the product of my great great grandparent's children, grand children, great grand children, great great grandchildren (that's me), and great great great grandchildren (Kaylie and Connor). To give you an idea of the magnanimous nature of the event let me tell you a funny fact; our reunion is held in a small town called Mayfield (a suburb of the thriving metropolis of Ephraim Utah) and the number of people that attend the reunion is greater than the amount of people that actually live in the town. So it is a weekend of reminiscing, laughing till our sides hurt, history, tears, playing till you pass out, dancing, Old fashioned pictures, eating and eating some more, singing with favorite uncle George, catching up with cousins, and stories that would knock your socks right off. This year I could not have been more ecstatic as I watched my sweet husband and two beautiful babies falling in love with the reunion just as I had. I have only missed the reunion two times in my life; once to have Kaylie, and once to have Connor. It is a treasured part of my life and I plan on attending for the rest of my life. How blessed I feel to have a family that, it seems, was custom built with the sole purpose of making me happy. Here are some highlights of this year's event.

Oh my gosh could there be cuter cousins?

BOING!

One of my favorite memories of the reunion is watching my beautiful Mom and Aunts working their magic in the kitchen. We all must look our best in our designer aprons.

Ok so some of us had to sneek out Saturday night to curb our Vampire addiction.
Oh and if you look at the corner of this picture you'll see two cute gals. For those of you who don't remember them, they are my ex sister in laws. What are the chances. I havn't seen or heard anything from them since the divorce and boom there we all are at the Wal Mart in Ephiram at midnight. What are the odds? I was totally terrified to see them cause I love them and miss them so much and I didn't want to know if they hated me now that I wasn't Zach's wife, but turns out they were just as sweet, funny, and beautiful as I remembered them. Looking back, I should have fought for custody of them in the divorce. You win this round Peterson.

Ok, How much fun is this? Saturday night brings on boogie fever

The Hating Must End!

2008-07-31T11:35:00.010-06:00

I have, of late, been catching a lot of flack from you people because I have become a lazy blogger. So through all of your hateful comments, I have seen the error in my ways and have decided to come back to the fold.. As promised, here are some of the Uzelac's more exciting exploits from the past few months...

Connor, the genius took his first steps at 9 months old!

We had a beautiful new cousin. Kaylie and Connor are bonkers about sweet baby Gigi. She is the most gorgeous and precious baby girl. It's been so much fun to see Tiana and JC being parents. They're so natural. Tiana is the best little mom. I love it, and we love Georgia!

After a lot of convincing, Ryan finally agreed to let Kaylie get her ears pierced prior to her reaching the all important age of accountibility. It's not like it's a tatoo dad! Kaylie was a champ. She thought about crying for a split second until she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirrior to which she exclaimed, "ooooh I'm lillifutt (beautiful)". And indeeed she was particularly lillifut that afternoon. I'm so proud that at such a young age kaylie understands that sometimes one must endure pain for beauty.

We've also partaken in several wholesome family activities. For instance...

Connor's taken up Golf. Kaylie dables up a variety of extreme sports.

We've been daredevils at Lagoon

Had Slurpies at the Lot with Dad

We've again been been recognized as "The year's best looking family" by our nudest colony!

We've had a blast at parades

Uzelac Family Hand Stand Contest 2008. I won.
Maybe next year Kaylie!

Kept Cool with Baby J at the Gateway

Water aerobics with cousin Casey

Connor finally started pulling his weight around here as he started his career at the car lot.

Kaylie has been working tirelessly training to become the perfect mormon mom.

And... We've found it entertaining to intimidate the neighbors and anyone who hence forth makes nasty comments about our lax blog activity..."do you feel lucky punk? Well...Do ya?"

Spring Fever

2008-04-15T10:02:00.010-06:00

We've been so busy this spring. As soon as it was warm enough to open the door without freezing solid we were out doing springy things! We love the sun and can't wait until it warms up for good. Here are some things that we have done so far.

GOODBYE SKIING..HELLO STOMACH ACHE
Ry and I have been spending a lot of time in Deer Valley this season (Thanks dad). I love the resort and especially the time that I get my hubby all to myself. Man I love him more and more every day. So after our last day on the slopes we took off to Bandits, Park City's best little barbecue pit and had dinner with dad. The boys discovered that this month they have all you can eat ribs. Man's heaven. Ry was so obsessed with it that we took Jae and Ash up there for Jake's birthday a few days later. I have never seen these two carnivores so proud and sad at the same time as when the waiter came out and told them that they had eaten every rib in the restaurant. Ryan ate a very impressive 38 ribs and Jake's final tally was a totally glutinous 45 !Totally worth the trip!

TASTES GREAT.....LESS FILLING!
Kaylie and Connor got Lagoon Season Passes this Easter and It has been open for 4 days so far. We have attended 3 of them!

MIGRANT LABORERS
Mom and dad are almost done with their new castle...I mean house. This week Kaylie and her daddy went out to help grandpa put the finishing touches on the grounds...I mean yard.

I FOUGHT THE LAW AND...
Ryan gave Kaylie her first driving lesson the other day. She drove home from Jodie's house (3 houses away from ours). She was thrilled.

BETTER THAN PICASSO AT THE GUGGENHEIM
Stac and I took the munchkins to the Sesame Street exhibit at the children's museum. They loved it.

BYE...SEE YA!
Ryan and I put our house on the market yesterday. Yes...that's right we are selling our perfect wonderful house. Ryan would like some more land. Don't ask me what for. Anyway I have mixed emotions about the whole thing. On one side it's fun to make a change. The houses that we are looking at are awesome! And on the other side I have for the first time in my life have started a little garden and plants are actually growing. IIIIII KNOW!!! My secrete is that they are on a steady diet of Whiskey. I'm totally not kidding. I'm hoping that it won't go how the Simpson's gardening went. TOMACCO! Anyhoo we'll have to leave these babies behind. It's a real internal struggle for me.

Bliss is...

2008-04-07T15:00:00.008-06:00

Need I say more?

The Many Looks Of Our Kaylie

2008-03-21T11:50:00.006-06:00

Kaylie gets a real kick out of dressing up. We get a big kick out of Kaylie.

NiHow Gesha ....... Le Chef

Senor Crab ..........Debutant
Homie

The first cut is the deepest.

2008-03-18T16:17:00.002-06:00

Before After

Here is footage of connor's first haircut. He looks so handsom. You may hence forth refer to him as Elder Uzelac.

Skiing with the Capsons

2008-03-18T14:53:00.004-06:00

We are so lucky to have such fun friends. For those of you who don't know, Blake and Ryan have been buddies since the womb, and Ryan and Kristen use to date! We won't hold that against her though. We always have the best time when we're with them no matter what we're doing. They're such a good example of what a marriage, a friendship...a life should be. Anyhoo We went to Deer Valley with them the other day. I never remember skiing or laughing that hard for that matter.

Saw this on the Capsons, looked fun!

2008-03-17T18:52:00.002-06:00

What is his name? Ryan Uzelac
How long have you been married? 3 years, 4 months, 1 weeks, 4 days, 4 hours
How long did you date? Dated off and on for 18 months.
How old is he? 26
Who eats more? Tia eats a LOT healthier, but probably results in more food intake.
Who said "I love you" first? I did for sure.
Who is taller? I’m taller by 8”
Who sings better? I think I’m okay, Tia has a great voice.
Whose temper is worse? Mine. Not even close.
Who does the laundry? Tia, every time.
Who does the dishes? Tia, every time.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If you are laying down, I do.
Who pays the bills? I do. Write checks once every month. I’m old school like that.
Who mows the lawn? Still me. Tia helps with the weeding when it gets too bad.
Who cooks dinner? Again, Tia. Every time.
Who drives when you are together? Me
Who is more stubborn? Both of us are very stubborn. It depends on the issue though.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? I don’t think Tia has ever been wrong.
Who proposed? I did.
Who has more friends? Tia, but we see my friends more often cause I only have a few.
Who has more siblings? Tia, if you count step-siblings. Me if you don’t.
Who wears the pants? See “who is more stubborn…”

By: Ryan

Damn it woman..I WANT FOOD!

2008-02-20T15:38:00.009-07:00

Ha ha ha ha ah

Every Bunny needs Tome Nub

2008-02-14T11:23:00.007-07:00

insperation............production........... result

Tink's big sister Jos got in a really serious accident the other day and she was worried that her mom had too much on her plate to help with a valentines box for school. We hopped into action nand I think the result was pretty good...pretty darn good.

Hey...Look what I can do

2008-02-12T10:22:00.000-07:00

Connor is getting so big. 6 months goes by way too quickly. Here's a video of him crawling and growing up in his sis's shadow and a pic of him sitting up. I crack up every time i see his crazy little crawl. One thing's for sure..he's got style

Pucker Up Baby

2008-01-01T16:54:00.000-07:00

So there I was with a great big grin on my face and a wine glass full of sparkling cider in my hand. I was excited. Excited because in all Ryan and my relationship we have never kissed at the stroke of midnight to ring in the new year, and I knew in my heart that 2008 was our year. I know it's stupid but every year something comes up, we get busy and miss it or whatever, but this year was different. This year we were at home playing games with some friends, everyone had been fed and taken care of, the babies were asleep, and I was getting my kiss dang it. 11:58 pm getting close. winding down. 11:59 pm puckering up, counting down the seconds 11:59 AND 25 SECONDS......WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Connnor had woken up to do a little ringing of his own. I ran back to his room picked him up and claimed the best new years kiss I can remember. Best of all it came from a boy that I adore more than life itself. I am constantly reminded that although life may not go as I want it to go or plan it to go, it usually works out in more beautiful ways then I could wish for in the end. And for those of you who are concerned that the romance in our life has fizzled don't worry. Ryan says "2009 is our year!" I'll be waiting until then.

The Gift of the Maji (Uzelac Style)

2007-12-21T22:35:00.000-07:00

It was Christmas 2006 and Ryan was so excited to give me my Christmas present. He had saved and saved, and was sure that he'd picked out just the right present to make my eyes light up on Christmas day. I came out on Christmas morning to find a beautiful brand new pair of skis, boots, bindings and even a matching parka. I was to be the girl on the mountain who was the envy of all of the skiers, being the ultimate coordinating snow bunny (you know the type). Little did Ryan know that his gift would be met with a heartbroken sigh. After much inquiring as to why the gift recieved that reaction I told him that my big present to him was that I had just found out that I was pregnant with Connor. This meant that I would be doing absolutely no skiing or anything else extreme, like fitting into a size medium parka, for 9 months. he he he. The beautiful skis sat in my closet sad, lonely, and gathering dust for a year and finally the other day Ryan and I took a day off of our lives and headed up to Deer Valley to make up for lost time. Kaylie and Connor hung out with their two grandmas' all day and to be honest with you it was a little weird not having worry about anything but having fun...and not killing myself on the slopes. I haven't been skiing since High School. This time the gift was met with a different kind of sigh. One of pure exhilaration and joy! We had the best time ever!

Connor's Blessing Day

2007-12-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

We blessed Connor this Sunday. It was the best day. Here are just a few pics to show you how much fun we had. I really should also take the opportunity to give my wonderful mom a shout out! She, as always, went above and beyond to make sure that everyone was well fed and taken care of. What an amazing family I have. I am so grateful for the life I have been given and the blessings that are mine.

Ok this is my favorite picture ever!

The two most beautiful boys on earth.

3 Generations of Uzelac Men Looking Super Sharp!

Just a Few Guests at the Party.

Bountiful Light Parade

2007-12-03T14:30:00.001-07:00

Cute and Cuddly

So many things to take care of...So little hands

Blue is for boys. Pink is for girls.

Kaylie enjoying the lights

Happy Harvest

2007-12-03T14:13:00.000-07:00

Uzelac Pumpkin Patch. (Kaylie is the one with the bow). It's crazy how similar they look huah?

Kaylie's Big Date

2007-11-28T17:06:00.001-07:00

Uncle Jared and Auntie Kaylani took Kaylie and Maleah on a Christmas date to the Discovery Museum at the gateway, and to dinner. She was so excited to go that she packed up her beautiful purse with her cell phone, a few treats, and of coarse some lip gloss. We love Jared and K so much for making Kaylie feel so important! They will make the best parents (hopefully sooner than later!)

How much is that Doggie in the Window...(Free as it turns out)

2007-11-27T09:54:00.001-07:00

We got a new puppy this week. Maximus Uzelaculous (he's Greek!). Max is a mix of a Red Healer, Rottweiler, and Pointer. Our little Max is as cute as a button, and smart as a whip. Ryan is so excited to have someone in our family who is as excited to kill rabbits and small birds as he is.

This Year I'm Thankful For...

2007-11-27T09:13:00.000-07:00

The great blessing of being a wife and mother.

A husband who not only gives piggie backs to bed, but looks damn good doing it.

A daughter who, every day reminds me to laugh, and have fun, and not take life too seriously.

A son who reminds me that there are things in this world that are unbelievably beautiful and innocent.

Brothers and Sisters who I'd choose to hang out with.

Grandmas and Grandpas that love my kids no matter what!

Wonderful Women who keep my life interesting.

Sisters... Who could ask for better, more beautiful, more stylish sisters.

GQ brothers

Four hilarious people who, against all odds are in our family.

and so so so so so much more.

This year we went to the cabin for thanksgiving. For the first time in a long time we were all together (which in and of itself was enough to give thanks for). We also had some fun announcements: our crazy cousins RyAnn and Todd are pregnant after only knowing each other for like 6 months. I love it! If anyone can do it it's them. RyAnn and Todd are so perfectly matched that they will be the best parents to this little baby, and we are so so so excited to get our tiny Edwards here! The other great news is that my cute little sister Ali is going to be able to get her licence, which is a miracle. If you don't know the story, Ali was diagnosed with Star Gaurdts (a form of incurable macular degeneration) a few years ago. Ali is now 17 and has been so sad that she wouldn't drive like her friends and Tyson. Last week she went into the doctor and for no apparent reason Ali has stumped the medical establishment as her eye sight has improved to the point that she can now get a drivers licence. We are so thankful for our many many blessings. Ryan and I and our family are so blessed.
I personally would like to say how thankful I am for two beautiful healthy kids who are the most precious gifts anyone could ever receive, and a man who i am still head over heals in love with. Ryan takes such good care of our family emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Most importantly though we are having so much fun being a family. Sometimes I stop and look at my life and can't believe how unbelievably lucky I am.

Let's Hear It For The Boy!

2007-11-16T09:05:00.000-07:00

We are just so in love with our new baby Connor. I thought I'd just blog a few pictures so that you can see how perfect he is. Also here's a funny comparison to those of you who don't understand the full extent of Connor's resemblance to Ryan and Grandpa Boyd. Man those Uzelac genes make some good looking men.

......Ryan............... Connor.............. Boyd ....

The Great Hunt

2007-11-15T09:47:00.000-07:00

Last night I sent Ryan out to our garage to get me a treat from the freezer. When he returned I not only saw that he'd forgotten my treat (which in and of itself was disturbing) , but more disturbing still he had a newly acquired fire in his eyes: the fire of the hunt. Ryan had seen a mouse. It is at these moments in my life when I realize that my mostly modern man has a raging caveman hunter inside. Nothing else mattered but the extermination of this vermon, this beast who dared enter his garage...his cave. I am ashamed to think that I doubted his swift victory in this conquest; and swift it was. Within minutes Ryan and his hunting comrad Jake had rushed out to the store to aquire proper equipment for the great hunt, baited traps with cusine irresistable to a mouse, and set them in what turned out to be the mouse's main thurofair. Then they waited. When, two minutes later, the wait became too much for them to bare, they threw open the door and flipped on the switch, "Aaaah Haaaaa". Knowing in their hearts that victory was theirs, their eyes darted to their snares. Empty. The mouse spotted them and did some darting of his own. This went on several times. Soon they had discovered that it was the flipping of the light and the boisterous "Aaaaah Haaaaa" that was hindering the capture. They wisely turned to creaking the door ever so quietly, edging a dim flashlight out and if empty returning into the house without a sound. A minute went by...two...five...ten. The doubt crept into me. Then....SNAP! The sheer glee on my caveman hunter's face as he realized that he had defeated his enemy, that he had thwarted the beast's hostile takeover of our peaceful home was indescribable. What a man...What a mighty good man!

Pirated Pensance

2007-11-13T09:29:00.000-07:00

Ryan and I went with Ryann and Todd to Casey Payne's preformance of "Pirated Pensance"! What a show! I've never seen anything like that come out of a high school. Casey was, as usual, the most beautiful and hosted the majority of the play's talent! We had a great time. As you can see from the pictures (mainly the one entitled "Ryann's pet pig") we were looking lovely too! Todd (and the happy stranger behind him) had a particularly good time and was at the edge of his seat the entire time.

Ratatouille anyone?

2007-11-11T11:01:00.000-07:00

We've discovered that we have our very own "little chef". Kaylie got Ratatouille this week and needless to say, she is obsessed. Wearing her chef's hat, and apron all of the time. I love having a two year old.

Happy 3rd Anniversary us!

2007-11-10T14:12:00.000-07:00

Well we made it three years, and sure enough i still think Ryan is a Super hero; even though most times I give him a hard time. Our buddies Ashley and Jake donated their valuable babysitting services so that we could go out. We went to my new favorite restaurant, The Dodo, then to the arcade where we laughed ourselves sick, and finally off to the movies. We saw Bee movie. Cute Jerry Seinfeld. It left me feeling like I wanted to "bee" all over my "honey". So we came home to a quiet house (good job jake and ash) and enjoyed the remaining hour of our anniversary.

Look Mom I'm Blogging!!!

2007-11-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

And when I say Mom...what I mean is Tiana. Well here we are blogging. I guess that since I am a blog virgin, I should start by introducing us. We are the Uzelac family (Ryan, Tia, Kaylie, and Connor). We became a family a few years ago on November 4th. In those short three years we've gone for the"shock and awe" start to a life together. (Getting Married, moving three times, buying a house, having a honeymoon baby (Kaylie), in and out of 3 jobs for me and 2 for ry, and another baby (Connor).) Woo I get tired just writing it. Suprisingly enough we still really like eachother most days and would choose it all over again. Ryan is my best freind and eternal sweetheart. Kaylie and Connor are everything that you could want in two kids; sweet, devistatingly good looking, well behaved, funny funny funny, and most importantly...ours. We are so happy anbd so blessed. I hope you like getting to know us a bit better.