Brandon & Morgan Carlson

2011-09-30T09:23:00.001-07:00

The spacing is funny on my Oregon post. But I can't get the pics to stay close together and I'm sick of messing with it. Oh well.

2011-09-30T07:34:00.000-07:00

We had the absolute best vacation in Oregon
this year. The weather was amazing!! Didn't have
one day of rain. Brutus and My-My loved their
morning runs to Hug Point and back. Brutus
goes off and meanders down to the water,
up to the rocks, so he looses a bunch of weight
when we go up there. My-My just stays right
by my side in her pace that she doesn't
detour from. It was absolutely perfect.

Bubba and I at Hole-in-the rock.

They are such good picture takers.

Hiking up Neakanie Mountain.

Ahh!

Mile and a half up to the rocky point.

The view goes on forever. It's gorgeous.

Brutus got tuckered out on the way
back down.

We went crabbing at Brighton Marina. It was
soo much fun. We had a great system that
Brandon would pull up the baskets, and I would
pick up the crabs cause he was scared they would pinch him.

We learned how to clean and cook them. We even ate a crab heart. Yes, it was delicious. It took Brandon and one of the cooks about 10 mins to convince me, but it was really good.

Of course we had to go to Tillamook Cheese
Factory and get some ice cream.

I think this would be one of the worst jobs.

Pics of the doggies.

Brutus is ready to eat. We stayed in Boise on the

drive home. The Flying Pie has the best pizza ever!! We ate every piece it was so good.

2011-09-29T09:21:00.000-07:00

New posts to come. Wanted to make sure my account was still active.

2009-11-15T16:13:00.000-08:00

Brandon's Surprise Birthday PARTY!!

After 3 weeks of preparation and stressing Nov
14th finally came. I decided to throw Brandon
a surprise birthday party for his 28th birthday.
I didn't realize how hard it would be. Keeping
everything under wraps and in the meantime
still going around like crazy trying to prepare.
Brandon started getting frustrated with me when
I kept telling him he couldn't do what he wanted
to on his birthday with no explanation. It was worth
it though. Everyone started arriving around 5 and I put
them all to work with doing the last minute things.
Then about 15 minutes before I was expecting
Brandon to arrive home I got a phone call from
him saying he had just gotten rear-ended
and our jeep - that we just bought - was totaled. So needless
to say I was really concerned what was going to happen.
But he was completely surprised, and the night was a blast.
Nearly 30 people came and showed their support for him.
He was so greatful and said it was one of the
best birthdays he has ever had.

His niece Ella and Cousins Kourtneigh and Allison

Cousins Erin and her hubby Dave, Ashley and her roomate

Curtis and Cambo

Mike, Brandon, Logan, and Sammy

MarKey and Jon

Cousin Keldon and friend Sam

Cousins - Kaitlan, Kacie, Kourtniegh Eppich

Blowin out his candles

His brother saw this hat and the first person

he thought of was Brandon.

His parents Tami and Mike, and his brother

Ryan, sis-in-law Holly and their kids Isaac and Ella stayed

the night with us. We were up till 1:00 in the morning

playing Wii it was a ton of fun. Thank you so much to everyone

who helped with getting the party ready, drove through the bad

weather to get here, and everyone who came

and supported Brandon in his birthday.

2009-10-28T11:56:00.001-07:00

Halloween 5k Run

Brandon and I ran a Halloween 5k
run with the dogs last weekend. It was
so much fun. American Fork puts it on and
they set it up so you have to run through the
cemetary and its at night. It was a blast and the
dogs had an awesome time.

Brutus only stopped twice. His favorite trick
is to just kill over mid run and refuse to go any further.
But we just gave him a little boost on the
shocker, nothing painful, just a little boost and he
was back up and running again. My My has her
perfect pace that she keeps the entire run.

Can I just say how hot my hubby looks in a beenie.

I ended up wearing My-My's crown and Brandon
wore Brutus's ears for the run because the kept
trying to take them off mid-stride. It was a blast.

2009-10-22T09:33:00.000-07:00

VeGaS BaBy!!

I recently ran the Vegas Ragar Relay Race. It was
so much fun!!! Its a 24 hour no sleep adreneline rush.
There are 12 runners in the race and the 12 are broken
up into two vans with 6 in each. This is my team. They
were soo much fun to run with.
This picture is right before my first leg, which was
5.8 miles with a hill that I nicknamed "Splash Mountain"
because on the drive in we went down the hill and it
looked like we were going to drop off into the abyss,
and I got to have the pleasure of running up it.

Me, Gina, Rinda, Kevin, Ryan, Mark

Gina's sister Rinda, in the black shorts and white hat,

got to run the first night leg. We got to wear these

sexy reflector vests. And as you can tell she's so excited.

Me, Gina, and Rinda showering at the IHOP

we ate breakfast at before our last legs.

We made it!!!! Kevin, the guy with orange shorts

next to me, has a stress fracture and ran like no other,

Gina has Planters Fasciitis in her feet and still

kicked butt, and Ryan was way sick for weeks

before the race, had one of the hardest runs and

did awesome!! Mark, ran all of his times at a 6:40 a

min mile, need I say amazing!!

I was injury free, but was early on all my expected

times so I was happy with that.

So much fun!!! Thanks Tami and Mike for letting

us stay with you after the race, and Ryan and Kevin

for inviting me to run with your team!!

2009-09-23T18:36:00.000-07:00

My Lastest Project

So I decided to get crafty and redo

my dining room table and chairs. I really

like it until I put the clear coat on and now

I think it looks kinda funny, but still better than

they were.

There is a total of 6 chairs and a leaf the extend

the table. Funny thing, I forgot there was a leaf,

got everything painted started sanding, and realized

there was one. Then I couldn't find where I put the

leaf for a good two hours. I haven't decided what

type of seats that I want to do. Like stripes or some

sort of plad print. Any ideas?

2009-09-14T14:05:00.001-07:00

HUGE, HUGE NEWS!!!

No I'm not pregnant, everyone breath.
But I am now licensed with Progressive to
write insurance. I have filled out the paperwork
and am just waiting for the final go ahead to start
writing business, but I wanted to get the word out
that I can now write with Progressive, who has awesome
rates, a user friendly website, and now a local agent
to call when ya need me. If anyone wants a quote
email me at mlc_insurance@yahoo.com. THANKS!!!!!

2009-07-28T09:20:00.000-07:00

Derby Time!!

Last weekend we went to the Wasatch
Derby. It was so much fun to watch. I
don't know how they do it, some of the
cars were close enough and you could
see when they got hit how the drivers head
would just whip forwards and backwards so
hard. I'd hate to be them the next day, more so
the next few weeks.

2009-07-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

Our New Purchase!!!

Brandon sold his truck a few months ago and we
have been looking for a cheaper, non diesel vehicle
to buy. I love jeeps, they can pull stuff like the boat
or our camper but they aren't this huge monsterous
vehicles that I hate driving.

2009-07-06T12:03:00.000-07:00

I'm 24 years old now.....

For me birthdays are better than Christmas
because its just your day, not everyone elses
too. So Brandon always out does himself and
tries to make it a big celebration for me. And
this year, was awesome. I must say he went
above and beyond.

It started out on Monday a couple of days
before my birthday, Brandon surprised me
with horseback riding. I haven't ridden horses
in years, so It was so much fun.
We to Midway and went up the mountain on
some guy's property. He was really nice and showed
us a bunch of cool things.

On the way back I got to run the horse which

was so much fun, but the next day wasn't

so much fun because I was so saddle sore. But

thats just fine with me because it was awesome.

Then Thursday we celebrated my b-day at

work. Brandie brought a cake and presents.

Kinda a long story, but I love this movie.

Friday Brandon had to work, so I went

to SLC to help my dad work on my grandparents

roof. My dad almost sliced his finger off, but

refused to go to the hospital. So now he has

a great big gash in his finger, but its too late

to get stiches or anything.

Saturday, Brandon surprised me and took me

to SLC to the Zoo. Take a close look at the giraffe.

He is fully smiling. Its awesome.

We went to the bird show. They had all different

birds and chicks that would run across the back

of the stage at random and choreographed times.

It was funny.

LOL!!!!

I think this is the elephant that is pregnant.

For my birthday present, him, my parents and his

parents went in on a Wii with Wii Fit. Brandon found

a really good deal for all of it on KSL for $300. Brand new.

It was a great birthday, probably one of the best that I have had.

2009-06-14T19:56:00.000-07:00

New TOY!!
So Brandon and I got a new toy to play on.
It was aquired through negotiations, but in the end
I'm glad we got it.

Lovely hair I know

Brandon having fun. I have asked him to please
wear a helment, but as you can see, that hasn't
quite happened.

It is good for the dogs too because they run beside
it and get some energy used up. I will have to say that I am excited
to take it camping and go play in the hills with it. I don't think
I will be driving it much because Brandon is
too scared that I will turn to fast and roll it or wreck.
I had to get a big lecture before I road it
that 3 wheelers are much different than 4 wheelers and
don't turn fast, and blah blah blah. But I rode it without
incident so we are good to go. Ha Ha

2009-05-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

Brandon and I were able to get away for a week
to go to my favorite place in the world, Oregon.
The drive is awful, but we couldn't fly because they
won't fly the dogs and its way to expensive even if
they would. But the drive was worth it, because Oregon
is the best place in my opinion to go to on vacation.

MyMy wanted to be upfront with us so bad
and when we wouldn't let her she got as close
she could. I don't know how she could breathe but
she didn't move for hours.

Our first day there Brutus and MyMy were sniffing
everything in the house.

Just the babes having fun at the beach

Brutus had so much fun at the beach. He was running
everywhere. Every morning I would take them for
a run and he would go off and explore then have
to sprint to catch up. It was the most he's ever ran
in his life.

This is hole in the rock. When the tide goes out
you can go and explore all of the starfish and stuff.
Chrissy and I always wanted to go through the hole
when the tide goes out but we haven't made it
through yet.

Every time we go up to the beach we see something
different; whether its crabs, seals, whatever. This time
it was jellyfish and they were huge. Some were almost
two feet tall and went up in kind of a volcano shape.

About two and a half miles from the house is Hug
Rock. It use to be used as a road in the early 1900's
but now is just a rock that you can climb around on.

After playing on hug rock we had to go back,
but the tide had come in so we got soaked trying
to get back home.

After we got home the babes were finally tuckered
and passed out on the couch.

One of the days we were there we went to Tillamook
Cheese Factory and got some of their delicious ice cream
and watched the workers make and package the cheese.

Mo's is one of our staple restuaraunts that we have to
go to while we are there. Its right on the beach and
only a quarter mile walk from the house.

Our last day there we went to Haystack Rock.

Brandon has been to Oregon three times but never got

to expirence Haystack. After we explored haystack we

went to go feed the birds. And evidently Chrissy, MarKey, Marianne

and I have killed a bunch of birds because Haystack security

came up to me and told me that I was killing the birds by feeding

them and now they would have to go to a bird sanctuary to

learn how to get their own food in the wild. K, there are thousands

of segulls in Oregon, we have been feeding them for years and

the population doesn't seem to have dwindled any.

So in my opionion Haystack Security can chill.

It was an awesome, relaxing, much wanted trip. I love going to

Oregon and can't wait to go back.

2009-03-31T09:54:00.000-07:00

Hey All,

Brandon and I had a really fun weekend thanks to Holly
and Ryan. Holly coached a little league team for basketball
and as a thank you she was given tickets to a jazz game.
Unfortunately Holly was advised to not travel because she is
so close to her due date, so Issac came along instead.
We went to the Jazz v. Phoenix Suns game which turned out
to a way exciting, with the Jazz going into overtime and winning.

After the game they stayed the night and went
to church with us the next day. It was a great weekend.
Thanks Ryan and Holly!!!

2009-02-19T14:19:00.000-08:00

Cambo's b-day party

I must say my nephew is one spoiled little

boy. I think he made out with enough toys

to last him a lifetime, but he's so dang cute so he deserves it.

Jimmy and Monica came with Matty and baby Lucas

As well and Grandma Pat and Grandpa Sam and

Julie

I wish I had a pic of Cambo's cake. (You'll have to jump

over to La's blog to see it. But it was soo cool. ) It was so good

to get to see everybody; that has to be one of my favorite

parts of celebrating birthdays, getting to just hang out and

have a great time.

2009-02-19T12:19:00.000-08:00

Hello Hello Hello

So we just got back from Cabo and it was so warm and sunny there I'm going with a Spring background because I'm done with winter. I'm ready for sun and 90 degree weather. Cabo was so amazing!!! It was fun to go and relax and sit out on the beach. One of my favorite things was morning breakfast out on the balcony, looking out over the ocean.

The beach was a great place to get to go and relax and get
a nice tan. Too bad I didn't listen to Brandon and put on sunscreen
so now my legs, arms, chest, and nose are peeling. lol.

We loved going for walks on the beach

On our third night there. The resturaunt at the hotel
had their fiesta night, which had a big buffet, with
dancing, a little comedy part with volutneers that had to go up
and do funny things. Last time we went to Cabo, Brandon was volunteered
and got to shake his butt for everybody.

Kay this next picture of the pelican I have to explain.
The guy in the background in the striped shirt, the pelican was
following him around everywhere he went. First the guy was on the
beach and the pelican followed him there. Then he went up the resturaunt
and the pelican followed him there. It was so funny.
He even said, "The dang thing keeps chasing me." So he went and
hid behind a post. After the pelican was done chasing the guy
he headed off toward the kitchen and the employees
had to chase it out. Hilarious

One thing that was cool to go on was the whale watching
adventure. We went on a pirate ship that had a little show and
breakfast while we headed out the area where the whales were.
The whales are only there for a couple of months
and it was sooooo neat to see them jump out of the water. We
also learned that the whales do that for three reasons.
1- to see where they are in the area
2- to get the barnicales off of their bodies
3- the males do it to show off if they are mating
Here is the famous arch and lovers beach. They call it
that because the tides and waves coming onto the beach are
not bad at all, but on the other side of the rock is divorce
beach. They call it that because the tides and waves crash onto
that side beach reallyhard.

We also spent a couple days in San Jose Del Cabo which
was fun. I was fullu into this ceramic platewear
and serving dishes and bought way too much.

There was a cigar shop right next door to the ceramic
store that had my name.
-with an extra s, but who cares.

My hubby dowing my Coca-cola Light because
I wanted to go shopping more.

There was a tour bus with a bunch of elderly
people on it, and we asked a guy to take a pic of us
but he looked through the hole in the camera instead
of the screen and accidently got his finger in the pic.
Old people crack me up with how they do things. lol!!!!

Here is the municipal building for San Jose. It was so
beautiful inside.

The trip was such a blast and we can't wait to go
again!!!

2009-01-31T17:38:00.000-08:00

Okay, okay, okay. I get the laziest blogger award. But really in my defense nothing
exciting has happened. We are going to Cabo next Saturday though. When
I get home there will be plenty of blog worthy material to post. So I will make sure I post it.

Brandon went to Pennsylvannia at the beginning of the month to drive back home with his friend Sam who was home visiting family over the holidays. It was suppose to be a few day trip, but due to freezing rain back east, it took them a week to get home.

Then he ventured to Vegas for a national construction convention for his job.

This is their pool at the hotel.

He climed up onto some statue and is hanging onto
the goat of the guy.

2008-11-02T15:33:00.000-08:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Halloween was so much fun this year. We dressed up the dogs and went to Park City for the Howl-o-Ween walk. Brutus was the Joker from the new Batman movie, his friend Ziggi, was Batman, and Miss My-My was a princess. I wanted her to be catwoman, but I couldn't find a costume for her. They had a blast though and got a ton of comments. We had people asking us if they could take pics and video of our dogs.

The pups all dressed up and ready to strut their stuff

He actually wore the hair all night. We were impressed.

My-My with her booties still on. They didn't last

to long

Awe Zig is so cute!!

And after they struted their stuff they were all tuckered out.

2008-10-30T19:46:00.000-07:00

mY FiRsT TrIatHaLoN!!

Myself, Chrissy, her sis Tammy, Tammy's husband Mike, and their cousin Angie all competed in the Orem Triathalon. It was actually a lot of fun. Tami and Mike(my in-laws) came down from Idaho to see me compete in it; as well as my brother Jimmy. Thanks to everyone for their support in helping me accomplish one of my goals.

Tammy, Me, Chrissy, and Angie

I thought the swimming was going to be the hardest

part but it ended up being the easiest.

It was quite interesting trying to get dressed

after swimming, my arms were all jello-y

The next triathalon I do, I'm not going to ride a

mountain bike that hadn't been tuned up in years.

My awesome brother pushed

me through the last few hundered feet.

WE DID IT!!!!!!!!

Jimmy, me, and my dad

Thanks again to everyone who came out and

supported us!!!!!!

2008-10-30T17:11:00.000-07:00

EPPICH FAMILY REUNION!!!!

Brandon's family reunion this year was so much fun. His family owns two cabins on the lake front of Preist Lake, which is at the top of Idaho. I got to meet a lot of the family that I had just heard about from time to time, so it was nice to be able to put faces to names. We had a great time while we were up there. We were able to go boating, play in the water (interesting story), play board and card games, have a sacrament, talent show, and eat A LOT!!!

Brandon's cousin Keldon and his wife Melanie
Mel and I went on a couple 9 milers, it was fun.

Grandpa Eppich and Anita

Tia - Keldon's sis- in the middle

Brandon dipping Issac into the water

Holly - my sis in law- had the best idea to bring up nerf guns.

The kids had such a blast with them.

Brandon with one of the babes

Okay so before the next pic, I need to tell ya'll what happened.

So me, being me, suggested that Holly, Tia, and I dive off the

dock into the water all at the same time. I didn't bother to have

the thought of the water might be shallow.

So I dove in, hit the bottom of the lake, scratched my face and chest

all up, and am lucky I didn't break my neck; as I was lectured by

my entire family. It really wasn't so bad. Nothing scarred or anything,

just a slight headache and a swelled face. Enjoy

Yeah, my bad. lol.

So at the talent show, Kel sang, because he has

an awesome voice. I'm not quite sure why Brandon

was up there instead of Melanie, but it was hilarious.

Me, Momma-in-law, and Brandon

All the kids, grandkids, and Wayne and Anita

Me, Brandon, Tami, Ryan, Issac, Ella, and Holly

It was so much fun. I hope we get to do it next year again.

2008-07-14T08:15:00.000-07:00

OuR 2Nd AnNiVeSarY...

So this post is a little late, but, Brandon and I have offically been married for 2 years. WAHOO!!For our anniversary, we went camping up A.F. Canyon. It was so much fun. We were in a little secluded area where the dogs could run around and explore without having to worry about other campers. We also had a little portable radio which was fun because while we were cooking hamburgers and stuff we had music to jam out to. Then today we took the boat out for its first voyage. Brandon and his friend Tyson worked so hard to get it up and running, but it was worth it in the end. Overall it was a great weekend.

Miss My-My wasn't a big fan of the water but she loves being on the boat and hanging out on the bow.

Bubba loved the water. He struggled a little bit to fit into his life jacket, (fat man in a little coat, lol) but we made it fit.

Brandon and Tyson on the boat

I have an awesome husband who I love so much. I have learned so much from him these past two years. I am so apprecieative for the support he gives me and how hard he works to give us the life we have. Thank you so much hun, Love ya tons!!!

2008-07-07T08:27:00.001-07:00

LET THE FESIVITIES BEGIN.....

So the 4th is always a big holiday for me. Its my birthday and always a long weekend for everybody which makes for a whole weekend of festivities.

THURSDAY.....

Brandie made me a very delicious cake that LouDean, Walty, Brandie, and me got to enjoy after eating out at the pub at the top of main street in Park City. Thanks Dad.

Miss Brandie

Walty

LouDean

Me and my cake, wow I need a tan

FRIDAY.....

To start my birthday off I slept in. Yes it was amazing and I enjoyed every minute of it. Then I got to go for a nice long run. When I was done I had these waiting for me.....

from my awesome husband. They were such pretty colors, pink, purples, oranges, reds. Then after we got all ready, we packed up, and headed up to my parents house for the night. For dinner we has ribeye steaks, corn and salad. Yum! Yum!

Lauren had to work so thats why she isn't in the photo.

Me and my love. He got a little burned from working on the boat the day before.

Cambo

Saturday...
was a relaxing day. We went to see the movie Wanted

It was good. I really like Morgan Freeman and action movies.

(Yeah I know tomboy comment, oh well).

Sunday....

We did our traditional take the dogs to the park. I love it. Watching the dogs run around and play while Brandon looks through the Sunday ads and I lay out on the grass trying to get my white legs to tan. Best part of my week.

Thanks everyone for the cards, gifts, and phone calls. Love ya all.

I am.......

2008-07-02T14:40:00.000-07:00

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess are you?

http://www.greatestjournal.com/quiz.bml?Q=16354

2008-06-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we spent Father's Day up in Idaho Falls. While we were there we were able to get our boat that Grandpa Eppich gave us. We are very very very excited to take it out on the lake. Thanks Grandpa Eppich!!

Dang I have a good-looking husband

With a little TLC this boat is going to be awesome!!!

We are so excited.

2008-06-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

When we went up to Idaho Falls this past weekend we got our family pics back (we had them done a few months earlier.)

You will probably remeber them from the wedding
but just in case, here's a review. Brandon's parents are
Mike and Tami. His brother Ryan and his wife Holly,

and their two kids Isaac and Ella.

Our family

Okay MarKey, now I know your kid is cute, but look

at those faces. They just say "love me."

Some lols:

He loves his dad

Miss My-My smiling

Bubba is sooo done

Hope you enjoyed them. (sorry about the weird

spacing in some, I couldn't get it to work right.)

2008-06-04T12:24:00.001-07:00

Hey everybody, as I am trying to get this whole blog thing down I thought I woul

d introduce you to our two kids, Brutus and My-My. Brutus is two years old and is a brown merle

pit bull. He has an underbite, so he always has a pouty bottom lip (which plays in his favor, fully.) M

y-My is also a pit bull and is acutally the sister of Miss Zoey and has been a great addition to the family. She will be 3 years old in October. Her full name is Myamitee, but we just call

her My-My. They are the best dogs anyone could ask for, and go with us everywhere. They are also the most spoiled dogs on the planet, but oh well because we have so much fun with them.

TAG-I'm it

2008-06-01T19:39:00.000-07:00

How to play this game. Post these rules on your blog: List 3 Joys, 3 Fears, 3 Goals, 3 Current Obsessions/Collections, and 3 Random Surprising Facts About Yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names.

3 Joys:

1. Brandon
2. My dogs - Brutus and My-My
3. Playing games with family

3 Fears:

1. Spiders - no no no
2. Losing someone I love
3. Price of groceries

3 Goals:

1. To go through the temple
2. To lose 8 pounds - 130 here I come baby
3. To be a great wife to my hubby

3 Current Obsessions/Collections:

1. Saturday movie night with Brandon and Kettle Korn
2. Becoming fluent in Spanish
3. Complete 1/2 marathon in July

3 Random Surprising Facts About Yourself:

1. I can touch my tongue to my nose
2. I love to play the piano
3. I'm so not flexible

I tag:
MarKey
Chrissy
Janice
Holly
Lauren
Meagy

Cabo 2007

2008-05-28T14:47:00.000-07:00

Brandon's parents were so awesome and took us to Cabo. It was amazing!! We got to swim with the dolphins, go para sailing, play in the waves; it was so much fun. During fiesta night Brandon was chosen to go up and demonstrate how a white guy dances. It was so funny. The host kept saying to shake his "cheeseburger" booty. We were crying we were laughing so hard.