tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169790952009-10-02T18:25:53.234-06:00A blog for a neurotic, silly family to post to. Funny quotes, memories, reminiscing, whatever!Mikienoreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-86927149092461182072009-09-30T23:27:00.002-06:002009-09-30T23:48:43.826-06:00

Well, MY pictures, anyway. Maybe Shawn can post some of HIS pictures from the Subway hike the boys did! :)So, Jesse, Steve and Shawn all did the Subway hike. They came back pretty beat up, but happy - sounded like fun! Jesse forgot to change his shirt, so I was a nice sister-in-law and traded him, so he wouldn't have to wear his work shirt on the hike.Mar, Addie, Kate and I hung around camp

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-67570837111972990802009-08-03T19:37:00.002-06:002009-08-03T19:38:56.152-06:00

So cute.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-25761865503926092582009-05-17T22:23:00.004-06:002009-05-17T22:43:52.994-06:00

About a month ago, Mar and I went for pedicures at a small place in Riverton near her house. Addie came along for the girlie festivities, and she kept herself (and us) very entertained. She thumbed through an Avon catalog and wandered around the place looking for things to do."Anything good in here?" "What do you think, would these look good on me?" "What else is there to do around here?" "

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-65231801321977863552009-03-29T23:48:00.003-06:002009-03-30T00:00:08.884-06:00

Home Teacher: (talking about the importance of family prayer, shares that, in the article, President Monson shares the quote "The family that prays together, stays together.) So, do you guys have regular family prayer?Kate: Nope. (home teacher's eyes widen a bit)Steve: And yet we stay together.Mike: and then perhaps a little too much at that... Yeah, I'm sure you can tell from the chronicles of

Mikienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-51315890424742200452009-03-29T22:58:00.004-06:002009-03-29T23:46:26.682-06:00

A few weeks ago in church they were looking for volunteers to fill various positions to facilitate one of the dedication sessions of the Draper Temple. I signed up to do security, and when Dan and Shawn later signed on to help out, the person organizing the volunteer work put them in the other two slots for security. Cool. As the date of our service approached, we got a phone call from someone

Mikienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-12158151338871552482009-03-09T19:54:00.002-06:002009-03-09T19:56:21.139-06:00

Kato's handiwork. But since no one posts to this blog much...I thought I'd throw this one out there.

Marsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352233709218584622noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-82248417207773810352009-01-14T15:47:00.006-07:002009-01-14T15:56:56.300-07:00

This blog has been sadly neglected over the past few months. Mar is the only one who has bothered to update with cute pictures of Addie. :)SO - I thought I'd add a little cheer. I got a gift certificate from a co-worker for Christmas for a specific website, and this is just a few parts of what I did with it.I put together a small desk calendar with some of these Demotivators. And I actually

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-4431053859253410682008-12-25T20:48:00.001-07:002008-12-25T20:50:52.245-07:00

...and to all a good night! (Thanks for a fun Christmas, Crazies!)

Marsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352233709218584622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-52908544473984254932008-12-01T22:35:00.002-07:002008-12-01T22:37:32.625-07:00

Just 'cause I know y'all missed her over the holiday.

Marsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352233709218584622noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-23552742807577708142008-10-27T20:09:00.002-06:002008-10-27T20:12:28.297-06:00

Jessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416781892816865993noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-16588079358918358342008-10-26T20:14:00.003-06:002008-10-26T20:19:58.644-06:00

"Klopeck... Is that Slavic?"

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-39927747525225960302008-10-15T10:09:00.002-06:002008-10-15T12:12:27.489-06:00

Camping at the beach in San Diego is a relaxing experience. But wind has seemed to follow the Sloan campers around in our adventures this year, and the beach was really no exception. But Shawn embraced it in truly classic Shawn style.Then Mike decided to join.Then Kate joined, and they became a super-hero-beach-trio.And here is Addie, chillin' in the tent. Tell me you don't want to just EAT her!

Marsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352233709218584622noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-52358903717758983272008-09-22T20:56:00.005-06:002008-09-22T23:34:44.431-06:00

A week or two ago, a bunch of us Sloans and Knights went to Zion National Park for some camping and hiking. It was really pretty weather, in spite of a little wind and heat. Jesse, Mar, Addie and Mikie got there earlier than Kate, me Steve and Shawn - thanks to Jesse for setting my tent up so I didn't have to try and put it up at 2 in the morning! :) Kate thanks you too - she shared my tent with

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-309198756744269132008-09-19T10:02:00.003-06:002008-09-19T10:11:04.225-06:00

Congratulations on five years of a marriage full of love, adventure, a new baby - and putting up with the Sloan crazies.We love you guys!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-49428648275417172132008-09-02T20:43:00.006-06:002008-09-02T21:53:50.425-06:00

Kate, me, Mar, and Addie went to Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago, and had a total blastee-blast (as Dan would say)!! Addie had her first girlie road trip! I'm sure it's no surprise to anyone that most of our trip was documented with photos of Addie. :)This is what she was like most of the way down - she was a good little road-tripper!She only had one meltdown on the car-ride. This was right

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-91444578597761428812008-07-29T23:04:00.003-06:002008-07-29T23:15:19.194-06:00

It seems that we Sloans have places that we like to go--mostly because we become somehow sentimentally attached to them. Places we like to go together. Think Poncho & Lefty’s, Fiesta Fun, and Coral Hills in St. George. Or Sam Hawk, Tanners or Redman campgrounds, and Litza’s Pizza. I love having places like that: good food, fun things to do, and most of all, great memories. In Costa Mesa,

Marsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352233709218584622noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-82127352864940662772008-06-23T22:17:00.005-06:002008-06-30T22:04:28.526-06:00

I think this is hilarious and cute at the same time.That is Grandma McKinlay and Lorna, another gal who lives at The Lodge. Lorna LOVES grandma! She goes in her room all the time and visits with her and helps her eat and takes care of her, as much as she can. Lorna is no bigger than a flea, really - she's the littlest lady I've ever seen! She knows about grandma's struggle with dementia, so she

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-64344894481908771562008-06-08T21:25:00.005-06:002008-06-08T22:51:56.784-06:00

Friday was my office Lagoon Day, and when I opened the idea up to family members, I was surprised at how many wanted to go! So I got eight tickets, and it ended up being Melissa, me, Mike, Dan, Steve, Kate, and Kate's friend Kurt. We missed Shawn and Mar and Jesse!We all arrived at Lagoon around 5:00 or so, and the shenanigans began.Kate and Kurt headed for the new(-ish) roller coaster called

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-59888381617525223862008-05-29T00:40:00.002-06:002008-05-29T01:00:21.752-06:00

Mar used to blog, once upon a time. Then it got blocked at the office for some bogus reason (honestly. There was no offensive content on her blog. I'm pretty sure.), and I think that kinda killed it for her a bit. Well, it's blocked no more.It's been close to 5 years since Marianne and Jesse got married. (Where does the time go?) For a long time it's been like Jesse was just part of the gang. The

Mikienoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-16010634850820858812008-05-28T13:40:00.003-06:002008-05-28T13:49:48.392-06:00

Going home from the hospital day...I like to just stare at her. She's just so dang adorable! (Yes, I may be biased, but still!)This picture cracks me up. It looks like we bought a giant car seat, but no...she's just that little.And this is my new favorite. What a cute daddy-daughter team.P.S. Steven - I pretty much have that song permanently stuck in my head.

Marsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352233709218584622noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-48211443724614117912008-05-26T17:51:00.001-06:002008-05-26T17:52:49.840-06:00

Adelaide Elizabeth Knight

Jessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05416781892816865993noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-37074116684389695622008-05-25T22:06:00.006-06:002008-05-25T23:13:18.494-06:00

Here are a few more photos of baby girl Knight!Grandma is excited!"Pop-Pop" is happy!And everyone is in love!Mom and baby are doing great!I'll post more pictures when she has a name! :) Congratulations, Mar and Jesse!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282899957451722659noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-27092619764548085552008-05-25T21:02:00.003-06:002008-05-25T21:10:54.728-06:00

From Aunt Kato's camera phone: Mar & Jesse's little baby girl has arrived. Both Mom and the baby are doing well. 19" and 6 lbs 2 oz and cute, according to Muti :)I'm sure Melanie and/or Kate will have some better pictures a bit later on :)

Mikienoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-73021348913903369602008-05-13T11:06:00.003-06:002008-05-13T11:22:30.042-06:00

So, cousin Heather McKinlay has been doing vinyl lettering on walls for a few years now, something I thought looked nice, but didn't see myself getting into. (Let's be honest, I couldn't see myself getting into any kind of home decorating at all.) In any case, with the baby's room nearing completion (little by little), I thought some white words on that green wall would be cool. So this is what

Marsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352233709218584622noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16979095.post-26489298697965415232008-04-16T14:34:00.004-06:002008-04-16T15:08:30.604-06:00

The Sloanie / Knight crew is headed to Arches this weekend, where there will be much rejoicing. Just wanted to get everyone on the same page here...DepartureAt least 2 cars will be leaving the valley at 4pm and will be stopping in Provo for dinner. Both cars need to be ready to leave by 4. Roll CallI spoke with Jeffe today and it doesn't look like Mini will be joining us. =( I asked if it was

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