McFarland Family

Mom!!

2009-01-22T20:41:00.000-08:00

Mom is doing soooo good. She is able to stand
on her own once you help her up. Her left side is
really starting to do well. Still not much from her left
arm, but it's just taking its time:) It was so neat to
see her and spend time with her. Her hair has grown
so much since last time I seen her in August and
she looks so beautiful!!

Me and mom right before I left to catch my flight back home!!
Man I look swollen and I havent even gotten on my long
flight,,, lol!!

I know its blurry, but me and mom right before going to church!!

Sam and Jamie's Special day!!

2009-01-17T20:55:00.000-08:00

My brother Sam and his wife Jamie were sealed
in the Billings Temple January 17th, 2009! It was
so beautiful and I was so thankful I was able to be
a part of it:)

Mom and dad with Sam and Jamie!!

With Pat and Brenda... Jamie's mom and dad!!

Um yeah... I believe Brenda had the camera and we really

didn't know when she was taking the actual picture, so

some of my family was either goofing off or not paying attention:)

Surprise, Surprise!! LOL!!

Everyone coming out of the temple.

Me and my wonderful hubby:)

Carmen and Jeff!!

CRAZY Hilton White Elephant Exchange!!

2009-01-16T19:55:00.000-08:00

This was a fun night for sure!! We had a wonderful dinner, got
to celebrate 2 of my sisters and one of my brothers birthdays,
all at the same time.... how cool is that!! Connie's was the 12th,
Tina's the 19th, and Wil's the 21st!!! They each got their favorite
cake made for them:) And we also got TONS of laughs from the
White Elephant Exchange!!! I think my favorite was the box
of condoms tapped to a Full Throttle energy drink along with
a $10.00 gift card to the local gas station. And there was 2 of
them going around and unfortunately they were both stolen
up to 3 times before Ronny or i got to choose:( Man i wanted
the gift card and Ronny wanted the energy drink!! However we
got stuck with a couple of candle holders!!

Striking a pose for the camera!!

Connie, Aunt Jackie, and mom after dinner

My sister Carmen!!

Matt, Donna, Wil, Dave, and Jeff!!

Jamie giving one of her beautiful smiles!!

The stack of the exciting gifts:)

Brenda, Pat, and Matt waiting patiently for their turn!!

Barbara just got done doing dishes,,, can ya tell??

Mom cracking up!!! What a beautiful smile:)

Donna and Dave unwrapping their gift of spices I believe!!

Whats everyone laughing at.... lets see!!
Jamie is cracking up!!

Nice choice of a gift Jeff,,, they look WAY HOT on ya!!

Love the little red sock sewn on the front of you undies Wil!!

Wow dad got a sweet run-down over sized luggage piece
and mom is opening a silly/tacky night gown!!

11 Bar H Temple Trot!!

2009-01-16T19:30:00.000-08:00

ME AT MILE MARKER 1!!!
Dad and Barbara came up with an idea that we do a 5 mile
"Temple Trot" run the day before Sam & Jamie's sealing. You got
to choose if you wanted to "walk" 3 miles, or "run" 5 miles. I was all
about TRYING to run, however my hubby wouldnt allow me, maybe
because I was 30 weeks prego!! Good call too because there was
a few slips and falls on the patches of ice throughout the trail
dad mapped out for us. The weather turned out great and we had a
Blast!! Also we all got free t-shirts custom made by my sister
Barbara and her hubby Kurt named after my parents ranch that
we ran on along with silly nick names written on the backs, that
way you knew who you were about to pass!!

My sister Tina,,, not sure about her facial expression, maybe
just excited to get started!!

Me and my awesome dad!!

Couple of the walkers (Brenda and Aunt Jackie) and a
top runner,,,, Kurt!!

Three runners....of course. Dave (brother-in-law),
Matt (my brother), and obviously good old Pat!!

Me and one of our best cheerleaders.... mom!!!

Me and my wonderful husband!!

Part of the team!!!

Our other cheerleaders... Emma, Makenna, and Ella.

Oh and my sister Donna.... OBVIOUSLY she was the

first to volunteer to follow us with all our cheerleaders!!!!

A Fun Day at the Park!!

2009-01-10T19:15:00.000-08:00

It was such a beautiful day to be "January" that the kids
were actually able to wear short sleeves.

Strike a pose Lindsey!!

Brittany with our dog Izzy.

Zoey getting a big push from her big sister Lindsey!!

Lots of love:)

Oops Lindsey fell down in the mud:)

New Years Polar Jump at the McFarlands!!

2008-12-31T11:51:00.000-08:00

Come on Jeff, wake up!! We havent even started:)

What a fun New Years we had at our home with 8 other
couples. The night was full of yummy appetizers, lots of
laughter, white elephant gift exchange, and the we topped
it off with a refreshing midnight polar jump in the 30' pool. Of
course you were able to jump into the hot tub to warm up.

Ginny & Thad showing off "their" amazing gift!!

Ryan cracking off some silly remark ... Im sure:)!!

Amy & Adam!! Look at her baby glow")!!

Slipping in a shot of Hannah & Heidi!!

Me, Brenda, and Pat (not looking)!!

Sam & Jamie!!

Hurry and tell me Hannah:)!!

Polar Jump

2008-12-31T11:02:00.000-08:00

Go Hannah!!

Hurry Thad,, get into the hot tub to warm up!!

Ryan representing "THE" Ryan Casper:)!!

Swim Sam, swim!!

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Go Hun!!! Way to represent the McFarlands:)!!!

Time to Warm-Up in the Hot Tub!!

2008-12-31T10:15:00.000-08:00

The youngest to participate in the Polar Jump!!
Im proud of you Brittany & Elise!!!

Jamie close you mouth, its not cold in the hot tub.:)

How many can fit into a hot tub??

Yeah!!!! You did it!!

Cheers to 2009!!!

2008-12-31T10:00:00.001-08:00

Those who didnt participate in the "Polar Jump"!!
Brenda (too chicken)
Kandis (28 weeks pregnant)
Catherine (feeling under the weather)
Me (27 weeks pregnant)
Heidi (RIDICULOUSLY too chicken)

Admiring those who got to relax in the hot tub:)

Thumbs up Jamie, you did it!!

Cheers to 2009 with some wonderful "Sparkling Cider"!!

Cheers!!!

Well we had soooo much fun with the Polar Jump that

Ronny and I decided to go ahead and try to make this a

tradition we can do from here on out. We wish you all

a Happy New Year with many blessings and good health!!

Merry Christmas from the McFarlands!!

2008-12-25T17:57:00.000-08:00

Our Beautiful Christmas Tree!! Yes its real:)

Zoey and Lindsey trying out Zoeys toys:)

Christmas at Nana's!

I think Zoeys a little too small for Lindseys bike.

Daddy showing Zoey how to work Dora!!

Christmas Day,, Mommy!!

2008-12-25T17:41:00.000-08:00

Christmas as Nana Lennie's!

Got lots of little goodies in my stocking from old Saint Ron!

Admiring my new brown boots from Daddy!

My new gym bag.

This year has flown by. I know I didnt get my annual Christmas letter out this year, and I have NEVER missed, so thats why Im kinda giving little updates to friends and family:) I am now 27 weeks pregnant and am expecting our first son in early Spring. We are soooo excited about adding another Child of God to our family. I am serving in the Relief Society Presidency at church and am enjoying that calling. I am also still teaching aerobics and weight-lifting classes about 4 times a week and love it!! I love spending time with my family and am so thankful for each and everyone of them. I hope this "Blog" gives you a little insight of how we are doing and we hope the New Year brings you many blessings along with great health!!!

Christmas Day,, Daddy!!

2008-12-25T17:29:00.000-08:00

The girls trying out daddy's new heated foot massager.

TOTALLY surprised him with his new GPS for riding/running:)

Daddy opening his foot massager.

Trying out one of his new ties!!

Ronny and I say no gifts for each other every year but some how we manage to sneak in a couple for each other:) Ronny's business is doing well, he is starting to adventure out to other states which is pretty cool. He still is involved with the Scouts at church. He is my ultimate BEST friend in the whole wide world and I am so thankful to have him as my companion for eternity and the father of our beautiful children!!

Christmas Day,, Brittany!!

2008-12-25T17:08:00.000-08:00

What Santa left Brittany to come home to:)

Brittany at Nana Lennies getting her gifts.

Brittany got her Ipod... of course it HAD to be lime green.

Brittany opening her presents.

All she wanted was stuff from Aeropostale, hmmm must be getting a style ;)

Brittany is 11 but will be 12 in March,,,, ouch!!! I already have people lined up to use her for babysitting because she is so good with kids. She is such a awesome kid, and sooo kind-hearted to everyone and we are so thankful for her and her sweet spirit. She was at her dads until Christmas day at lunch, but we still always make sure she is never left out of the whole

Santa/Christmas excitement in the McFarland Home, even though shes in on the "big" secret:)

Christmas Day,, Lindsey!

2008-12-25T16:53:00.000-08:00

Lindsey digging into her stocking stuff.

Lindsey riding her new Cinderella bike, what a pro!

Lindsey singing to High School Musical 3!!

Showing mommy her new "art" set,,, she LOVES to color.

Lindsey turned 5 this year back in September. She has such a sweet spirit about her that really brightens each and every day. Check out what Santa had waiting on her when she woke up:) She was soooo into it. She loves to play with babies, so Santa brought her twins:)

Christmas Day,, Zoey!!

2008-12-25T16:40:00.000-08:00

Zoey was out trying her new wheels.

Zoey discovering chocolate in her stocking.

Zoey saying "cheese"... too cute!

Zoey giving kisses to her new baby.

Zoey is 20 months now and she is really developing such a cute personality. Check out what Santa had waiting on her when she woke up Christmas morning:) She LOVED all her new toys but didnt quite get where they all came from,,, but Im sure she will next year.

Christmas Eve 2008

2008-12-24T16:15:00.000-08:00

Say Cheese!!!

What a wonderful time of year it is. We have a tradition at our house that the kids get to open1 special present that mommy and daddy pick out on Christmas Eve, which is a new pair of PJ's to sleep in. Brittany was at her dads Christmas Eve so she had to wait to get hers:) Kiddos took a bath and then got their new PJ's on. Later we got the cookies and milk out for Santa along with a few carrots for the Reindeer and then of course Santa called to check his list "twice"

(AKA, Grandpa Hilton) and the kids just eat it up,,,,, I love it!!

Annual Nights of Lights Trip

2008-12-07T17:42:00.000-08:00

We went to the Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier like we do each and every year. The girls were way cute with Santa, however Zoey wanted NOTHING to do with Saint Nick!!! Its always a treat when your done riding through the lights to find Santa at the end.

While riding through the lights in the car, the kids took turns sitting in the front on either mommy or daddys lap, sticking their heads out of the sunroof, and/or out the windows, but always had the heat on FULL blast of course!!

Cute picture of Brittany and Zoey sticking out from the sunroof while prego mom slipped out of the passenger window to take a shot.

Brittany and Lindsey being silly getting a taste of the Farley large candy canes.

There was a BEAUTIFUL Live Nativity show going on as well that you could stop and view.

Zoey getting some wind through her hair while sitting on daddy's lap.

Lindsey out the sunroof!!

At the end of the lights there is also a small little carnival setup that the kids always love.

Zoey & Lindsey in the flying cars!

Mom keeping warm with Zoey!!

Sisterly Love

Mommy and Zoey on the carousel

We have been doing the Night of Lights as a tradition now for about 8 years and we love it more and more each and every time as our beautiful family grows.

Sugar Cookie Time

2008-12-03T17:02:00.000-08:00

Daddy had to decorate one too,, hahaha!!

Brittany gets all serious with her tounge stickin out!!!

Lindsey stops to give mommy a quick smile.

Zoey got in on the action too, of course she had to be belted down in her highchair!!!

I made some sugar cookies for the girls to decorate for Christmas. They had alot of fun doing it and then later we made goodie plates with the cookies and went caroling to family. It was a fun night! We love this time of year.

Ronny's Birthday with us..... his favorite girls!!

2008-11-10T11:01:00.000-08:00

Also, birthday celebration at Nanas & Papas (Ronnys parents) house too... along with Aunt Resia (Ronnys sister) and nephews Dillon and Luke:)

Daddy enjoying his gifts at home. Goof Balls!!!! Brittany got him a warm hat, Lindsey got him some shades, Zoey got him a pair of new headphones, and mommy got him some new shoes :)

We love you too Daddy!!

Yes I made a big "Apple Pie":) Must be nice getting 3 birthday cakes this year,,,,, maybe because you turned 35!!!!

A couple days later after a birthday dinner with friends and when it was truly THE birthday, we always have our little family birthday and then with his family as well. I made his one of his favorite dinners and his favorite dessert.... apple pie:) Then he enjoyed opening each of our gifts!!

Ronny's Surprise Birthday Dinner with Friends!!

2008-11-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday!!! Everyone Smile!!!

Me & my handsome hubby. My brother Sam with his beautiful wife Jamie!!

I love my Bestest friend.

Some of the "hot" peeps that were blessed to have in our lives.

Notice he had to "pretend" to blow out the candles because i forgot to bring some,,, HAHAHAHA!

More wonderful friends!!

Well Im finally able to update my blog now that I got my computer up and running:) I cannot believe how fast these past few months have gone by. Ronny celebrated his 35th birthday in November and I was able to round up some friends for a little surprise "Birthday Dinner" He just thought we were having a normal date night for the 2 of us:)

Halloween!!!

2008-11-05T13:10:00.001-08:00

Check out my pink poodle Zoey and my Princess Lindsey:) Everyone hang on tight!!

Daddy escorting them to the door:)

Brittany, the Hippie!!

We had a wonderful Halloween with the girls! Brittany wasn't able to go with us because she went with her Nana Cheryl and Aunt Carmen Trick-or-Treating in Winder. However, we did get her picture before she left, and she of course made an AWESOME Hippie!! We have some friends that live in Chateau Elan that lets us come into their gated community and use their golf cart to trick-or-treat, how convenient with two small children and a prego mom:)

Trunk or Treat!!

2008-11-05T12:35:00.000-08:00

Daddy loves his 3 beautiful girls!!!

Zoey enjoying her chocolate cupcake!!

My "first place" prize.... bag of candy and measuring cups!! Zoey's prize was a glow necklace,, Gotta love it!!

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So Lindsey won a goldfish and was VERY proud, however Zoey found it and carried it all around and what not and unfortunately it didnt make it home alive:(

Uncle Sam and Aunt Jamie were over the fish bowl booth, maybe thats how Lindsey won the goldfish:)

Zoey with Aunt Jamie! Britt with her friend Faith, and Lindsey with her buddy Hannah!

We had our fun annual trunk or treat at church back on October 25th. Brittany and Lindsey both brought friends with them and we had sooo much fun!! Miss Zoey got "first place" in the nursery aged toddlers sporting her pink poodle costume. As for me .... I got "first place" (for the 3rd year in a row,,holla) for my White Chili, or should I say, my sister Tina's White Chili receipt:)

Ronny's Race

2008-11-05T12:23:00.000-08:00

Ronny taking a quick carb break :)

Coming thru an opening so that I can get a good shot of him riding!

Quick stop for some switching out of full water bottles!

Soooo Ronny hasnt been in a race in about a year...... too busy at work. So he was able to race in the Gainesville College Race back on October 25th. He had alot of fun as well as me and the girls and friends did too.

John's Surprise Party!!

2008-11-05T12:00:00.000-08:00

A friend of ours threw a "surprise" party for her husbands big 30Th birthday! She had great food, fun games, and invited some of the most awesome "peeps" I truly love!! It was optional to dress in a costume, so obviously I chose not to:) But still had a great time!!

Fun Weekend!!!

2008-10-14T05:05:00.000-07:00

Ronny and I and the kids along with some friends went to the annual Mule Camp this weekend and had alot of fun!! Ran into some old friends there as well, thats always nice:) Later that same night, Ronny and I went with Sam, Jamie, Brenda, Pat, and Taylor to a Haunted House in Gainesville. It was alot of fun, especially hearing Sam scream a couple of times,, lol!!!!

Sad and Good News!!

2008-09-21T13:44:00.000-07:00

This past Friday on the 19Th we had to make a sad decision and put our Cocker Spaniel named Hunter down. He had diabetes real bad and ended up getting blind in both eyes. Girls had a really hard time with it so of course we had to get a new family pet to help us with the loss. We got a chocolate lab and named her Izzy. She is a sweet puppy and we are all enjoying her.

Mom is doing Awesome!!

2008-09-17T14:15:00.000-07:00

Mom starting to stand.....yeah!!

It's about time!

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