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Carson Baye Farmer

November 24th 7:22 am

7 lbs 14 ounces

20 inches

Congrats Garrett and Melissa! He is a cute little boy and can't wait to spend more time with him!

My Twilight Review

So here is my review of Twilight:

My sister and I went to the movie Friday afternoon at a smaller theater and it was perfect. When we got out there was a long line for the next showing with soooo many teeny boppers (that's what we call teenage hormonal hyper girls) and were glad we saw it when we did!

I thought that it was a pretty good movie although Edward is not as attractive as I thought he would be in the book. He just doesn't do anything for me! I did however feel he did a great job at his character and same with Bella. Bella on the other hand was perfect for her role: in both physical and emotional ways!

Here are the few characters I didn't feel were the right ones for the part. First of all isn't Alice suppose to be blonde?? She didn't bring the same amount of warmth and kindness she had in the book. I can't really think who else I wasn't to fond of, maybe Eric? Oh and Jasper gave a definitely weird vibe, one I didn't feel from the book.

I felt that Charlie, Emmett, Alice, Esme, Carlisle, Jessica, Jacob (oh can you say Hair cut?!) were perfect for the parts.

One thing that really did bug me was the make-up in some parts. Like when you see Carlisle for the first time in the Hospital and he is so white and you can see the make-up line on his neck where is ends...ya that was BAD!! I am hoping with the 2ND one they can improve that a little bit.

Oh and another thing: what was up with the whole "weirdness" of the movie. I mean I do understand he's a vampire and it does put a twist on a "fairy tale" but I felt like they went a little to weird on it.

Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed the movie! I just wanted to vent on what was on my mind about it. All in all I did like the movie, I would go see it again. In fact I hope to soon. I just wish Edward was a little more breath taking for me!! He is suppose to be "untouchable" and I just don't feel that way about him. Well, after seeing the movie it did urge me to read it again, for the 3RD TIME!

Sign of the times...

I wanted to share my thoughts on recent events at both the LA Temple and NY Manhattan Temple this past week. I couldn't sleep well last night because my mind was everywhere. I have several feelings going through me at this point: scared, proud, disbelief ed, fearful, etc. What honestly is this world coming to?

For some of you who may not know what is going on, recently there has been two gay marriage marches to two LDS temples. In LA I think there was a thousand protesters and in NY there were two thousand marching because the Prop 8 passed in California. People believe it is because of "Church funding" the prop passed and of course they are upset. Let me clarify one thing, there was absolutely no funding by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There may have been individual members who donated to the cause but not the Church as a whole.

People are chanting "Tax the Church" and "gay, straight, black or white marriage is a civil right". I was deeply troubled by this. They carried signs of NO H8 but what are they calling us and what are they doing to our sacred places?? They marked Liars, and wrote on the gate in front of the LA temple. I was angered. Where has our country gone to where we are ridiculed for voting?? Many people asked the protesters what we had done wrong? And no one could answer the question.

Then I felt scared. I felt scared for my children and what kind of world they will be raised in. What kind of challenges they will go through and what kind of people will try to degrade them and their faith. I honestly worried for my baby girl and for my children to come.
I felt fearful for the future. It really seems to me like the second coming is truly getting closer!! I am afraid of how much more sinful and horrible this world is going to get. It seems it can't get any worse.

I felt so many feelings for the people who marched. I felt saddened by their feelings for us! We don't show any hate towards them, we just feel differently then them on this matter and that's ok! I felt angered by their disrespect for our temple, i felt...

I felt so much and all I could think of was Signs of the Times....

Results...

Brooklyn looks like her Father!!

I know these pictures aren't the best to see but I had to scan them and show everyone who Brooklyn truly looks like! When people see us they say she looks like me which she does but then you see Clark's baby pictures and they are an exact match!! We will see if she changes as she gets older. Or maybe our next child will look like me....

Who do I look like??

Tell me what you think...

Flight Back Home

On Election Day is when we left Utah for home. It was nice because there wasn't much people flying to Pheonix but once we got here the airport was pretty crowded. Again Brooklyn did great! She wasn't fussy one bit and fell asleep on Clark for most of the plane ride and even woke up 10 minutes before landing to just watch out the window while resting her head on her father's shoulder! Super Cute. If Richard didn't already have the name of Baby Whisperer I would give it to Clark, he did a great job with her! We are glad to be home now but we do miss hanging out with everyone in UT!

Goodbyes

We had to say our goodbyes to Aunt Amber, Uncle Cody (who wasn't there for all the pictures due to working), Peanut, "Aunt" Corby, and "Uncle" Richard who is now known as "The Baby Whisperer".(Brooklyn loved him) (then again who does she not love?!?) It was a fun visit and enjoyed our time with them! Can't wait to see them all again soon. Thank you to Amber and Cody for lending us their car. It was nice to be able to get around! And thank you to Corby and Richard for letting us crash at their place! We know we can get messy and there was a lot of added dishes! We owe you so whenever you decide to come visit us you will always have a place to stay!

Photo shoot...

A few weeks ago Brookyln, Aiden, and Logan got their pictures take in their hawaiian outfits that their grandparents had gotten them. They wanted to use these pictures as their christmas cards but Aiden had a long day and just wouldn't have it...stinker!! But we did get good pictures of Logan and Brooklyn, here are a few to enjoy...

Why can't life be a musical?

While in Utah, Corby and I went to High School Musical 3! We were so excited to see it because it's been out for sometime now but haven't had a chance to go. We had a blast. We first stopped at grocery store to buy some candy and drinks which fit into her massive bag of a purse. We got some girls to take our picture in front of the sign. And yes we were that excited!! When we got into the theater we weren't surprised to only see a couple in there. We planned it perfectly, Monday night (FHE night for LDS families) and it was also at 7:40 which is too late for kiddies too. It was my first movie since Brooklyn has been born, sad but it was nice to finally go! The movie, I would have to say, was better than the 2ND. Corby and I really enjoyed the songs "Can I have this dance?" and also "The Boys are back". We want our husbands to dance with us on top of a school in the middle of a garden!! Well, Thanks Corby for taking me, I enjoyed it sooo much!!! Don't worry Taylor I would totally take you and go again!

Theaters: where kids can be a kid!!

First Banana

On Monday November 3rd Brooklyn was fed her first banana by her Aunt Amber, now her favorite because she fed her real food! Brooklyn didn't really know what to do with it which was funny and we didn't have a baby spoon to feed her it so it didn't go as well as we hoped! We will try more food when we get home with our good spoons and see how she does. We are glad Amber got to do something with Brooklyn that no one else, not even her parents, has done. Brooklyn loves her Aunt and can't wait to spend more time with her when she comes to visit in January. (Hopefully, crossing our fingers) Thanks for all you do for us Aunt Amber!!

Happy Birthday!

This Family of Three just wanted to send some birthday wishes to both Grandpa Phillips and Uncle Garrett!! ( Yes it's the same day) We love you both and hope you get everything you ever wanted. (Because we know when it's ours you will get us everything we want!!) Love you both!

Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday dear Bob and Garrett....
Happy Birthday to you!

And Many More!!

Chandler's Favorite Aunt

Need I say more?!?

Bath Time

While in Utah Amber and I had to get as much pictures of the cousins together as possible! So of course we took some bath time pictures of them two together. Brooklyn looks giant compared to Chandler, he is actually the weight right now that Brooklyn was at birth which is crazy to me! Brooklyn really enjoys the bath but enjoys it more with boys in it, ok ok with her cousin!

Here at Peanut's Bed and Breakfast the owner also lets you use his personal Froggie bath towel. Amber loves this picture because you can see her 5 legs rolls.... okay maybe six. But you gotta love em!

Peanut Loves Egg Roll

When we were hanging out with Peanut (Chandler) he was kind enough to let his cousin Egg Roll (Brooklyn) sleep in his crib. She was the first one to sleep in it, not even Peanut has had his first opportunity! She loves her cousin, smiling at him every chance she gets! Thanks Peanut for being such a kind and cute host! Heck, he started his first Bed and Breakfast, breast milk not included!

First Halloween

Brooklyn woke up excited and happy for her first Halloween! Both Amber and I were excited that as cousins Brooklyn and Chandler could share their first Halloween together. We dressed them up and enjoyed watching their interaction, well Brooklyn talking and smiling to him while he was out of it. Although in this picture it was the exact opposite! Chandler is laughing at his silly cousin, Egg Rolls. Us adults also enjoyed the evening watching the Office and trying to talk me into watching a scary movie which never works. We had pizza for dinner and Amber made delicious monster brownies! Yummmm.... Halloween was filled with cute kids (ours of course), delicious food, and just relaxing. Thanks Amber and Cody for the great memories!

Brooklyn's First Flight!!

On Thursday Clark, Brooklyn and I made our journey to Utah to visit Chandler, Cody, Amber, and Clark's friends Richard and Corby. It was Brooklyn's first flight and amazingly it went well! There was a 5 minute period where she was crying but then Clark took her and got her to fall asleep on him! It was so nice, she slept most of the way and even stayed asleep for the landing. Clark won't let me forget that she was fussy with me and he got her to sleep, so yes yes you are an amazing father! I will give ya an update on the flight back. Hopefully we will have the same experience, wish us luck....

Amber's Gift

As most of you know my Sister in law Amber recently welcomed her first born son into the world the end of September and as a gift I wanted to make a pre-made scrapbook where all she had to do was put pictures in it. I spent about 2 days getting 11 pages done and enjoyed every minute of it. It made me realize how much I missed doing it so thank you Amber.

Here are a few of the pages that I did:


All she needs to do is put small pictures of Chandler in the photo strip and if she wants under the quote.

All boy!

Watching Baby Sleep

Fall 2008

Bath Time

Baby Boy

Baby's First Christmas

I hope Chandler enjoys his book because I enjoyed making it for him! Now I need to get started on Brooklyn's, such a bad mother...

Photoshoot

While in Utah Corby was kind enough to take pictures of Brooklyn. Corby is a really gifted photographer and I love her work. The first day we tried to take pictures Brooklyn wasn't doing to well. Her second tooth was coming in and she must have also had an upset stomach because she was having horrible gas and messy diapers (sorry if TMI but her gas was so horrible that Corby thought it was Clark blaming it on her, she then discovered it was Brooklyn) We tried again the next day and it went a lot better! So here are some pictures to share, tell me what you think and don't be shy to compliment our photographer!

Ladies Night Out

Music Entertainment Night!

On October 28th I held Ladies Night Out at my place which was tons of fun. My sister had helped me decide on what to do for the night.

The Plan: Divide the Ladies into 2 groups, Each group would lip sync to a song and have to use a bag of props I had already put together with house hold randoms. Then we got together and performed for each other. The two songs were Barbie Girl and also Spice Girls which were great picks!

After Performing the songs we then gave each other awards and enjoyed the "Farmer's Secret Carmel Popcorn" which is always a hit!


Spice Girls Group

The Barbie Girl Group

Ken and Barbie, talk about Junk in the trunk!

I am hoping to get up the actual vidoes from this evening and will post them as soon as I get my hands on them!! You won't want to miss that...

Goodbye Scottie

The Boys

Our good friend Scottie left for his mission this past Wednesday to Portland Oregon and we couldn't be more happier for him. About a week before he left all of us got together and played some Rock Band, ate Los Favoritos, and enjoyed each other's company. The Boys really got into the Rock Band and had a blast. Here a few pics from the fun evening!