Mullis Family

Just Chillin!

2009-07-24T20:59:00.001-07:00

Bath time!

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2009-07-19T17:46:00.000-07:00

Marshall Allan Mullis, born July 14, 2009. 7 lbs 10 oz. 20.5 inches long

He is so precious!!

Maternity Pics

2009-07-07T13:30:00.000-07:00

My Favorite

Still haven't had this baby!! Stubborn Mullis!! Hannah came in on Sunday evening and on Monday she took these pictures of John and I. They are really good and I love them, hope you do too!

You can see more at:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26790&id=1492685429&l=9bd6c7d594

Movin and a Groovin!!

2009-05-29T16:10:00.000-07:00

I recorded this a couple of weeks ago. It's Marshall moving and kicking a little bit. He usually does quit a bit more than this but I have never been able to record it.

Baby Shower Pictures!!!

2009-05-25T10:34:00.000-07:00

Check out more at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22955&id=1492685429&l=493f16eea0

or http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=15vq6iji.7seeq9y2&x=0&h=1&y=y96fo7&localeid=en_US

and http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=15vq6iji.cnf3qaka&x=0&h=1&y=-gftkx2&localeid=en_US

May 3rd (i think)

2009-05-08T17:39:00.001-07:00

went to the bluff with a friend and she took these pictures of me! I have a few more on my own camera that I will download when I can.

Hello

2009-04-29T17:51:00.000-07:00

Hope all is well with everyone. We are enjoying the weather getting warmer. Jenni is not working anymore so she is able to go out with Patches. We have another sonogram scheduled for two weeks. Here is a recent "belly shot". Sorry about the dirty mirror (it's not dirty anymore!LOL)

HAPPY EASTER

2009-04-13T16:01:00.000-07:00

We had a nice relaxing day at home. Went to church in the morning, made a nice ham dinner for two (with lots of leftovers!) and watched movies all day! Hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Easter.

I got the results from my Gestational Diabetes test today and I am fine!! Yay! Against all odds I dont have it! My appt with the cardiologist is on the 22nd. I wore a heart monitor for 24 hours, that sucked! So I will get the results at the appointment.

John is busy working, I am busy not working!! LOL! Just kidding. I still work part time, but its getting really hard. I get too tired and my stomach cramps up really easily, especially when I walk too much! Very frustrating because I want to work but my body is telling me it cant! I am doing what I can though.

Hope you all are doing well. We love you and miss you very much!

Iditarod 2009

2009-04-04T11:56:00.000-07:00

Even though John isn't affiliated with the lodge anymore, he does have friends out there. He went out to help during the Iditarod. He had a lot of fun, went snow machining, built his bonfire and got to shoot stuff. What more could he ask for?

THE CUTEST BABY!

2009-04-04T11:44:00.000-07:00

So I keep saying this, but I really do think he is THE CUTEST little baby... and he isn't even born yet! He doesn't look like a little alien anymore! This is getting really exciting!! The due date is July 2nd. He is the 65% for weight and height! So he is PERFECT! But what did you expect from me?? LOL!! Just kidding.

I start class again on Monday, my last quarter till the baby comes. This quarter ends middle of June, perfect timing. I am working part time and plan on working as long as I can. We will see what the doctor says though. She told me at my last appt that I need to sit between clients and take a 10 or 15 min break. I don't think that's possible but I will try. I have an appt with a cardiologist to check out my heart, see if its strong enough for labor. On Monday I have a more extensive test for gestational diabetes, so we'll see. It's three months away but I feel like I am falling apart already!! I only did 15 clients yesterday, in the 6 hours I worked and I couldn't move!! Pre-pregnancy I was doing over 30 a day!! Oh well, it's all worth it in the end!

I decorated the nursery. I will take pictures when I get the crib set up. Its super cute. It's green and yellow, John put up white shelves. I put up wall decals of classic pooh with honey pots and bees. Its adorable! Too bad he will out grow winnie the pooh! I did find some cute trucks though......

Well, I hope everyone is doing well. We love you and miss you!

IT'S A BOY!

2009-02-25T09:37:00.000-08:00

Ok, so we were right! It's a boy. And he isnt shy. When the doctor turned on the screen this was the first thing we saw!

(wont this make a great Black mail picture??)

Doctor said it was a good thing we wanted to know cuz we would have any way!! We all laughed for our little show-off!
We are very excited. Jenni is allready buying cute baby boy clothes. We have bought a stroller, a cradle and a rocking chair. A friend gave us an infant car seat, a baby bath, toys, and some clothes. And another friend is offering her 4 in 1 crib, dresser, changing table combo! So we are pretty much going to be set! All thats needed are the basics, like bath stuff, towels, blankets, first aid kit, crib sheets, cradle sheets, bottles, stuff like that. Hopefully we will get that stuff as gifts (or gift cards)... hint, hint ;) . We also will need a crib mattress and a changing pad, as well as a larger car seat (eventually). Jenni really wants a pack n play (the kind with the bassinet and changing table) to keep downstairs but it's not a necessity.

I hope you all are doing well. We love you and miss you all very much!! Here are some pictures of "the bump" as well as more of Marshall.

Isn't he a cute little alien baby?

at our ultrasound he weighed 12 oz, about 4 oz larger than average! (and mommy is losing weight, but thats ok)

Baby sonogram

2009-02-23T22:25:00.001-08:00

Marshall Allan Mullis

We treasure this first glimpse of you,
The amazing miracle of life is true.
So small, yet awesome in what you'll become,
Grow strong and healthy our little one.
We are here dreaming and waiting,
Wishing, preparing and anticipating.
Each day is a step closer to life anew,
Each day a touch closer to holding you.

Teri Harrison

It's been a while

2009-02-03T20:28:00.000-08:00

Sorry it's been a while since I have written anything. John and I are doing well. Working hard, and just trying to get through the winter. It's been warm lately, after -22, anything is warmer!! We have an ultrasound next week and we will find out for sure what we are having, though we are sure it's a boy. Wouldnt it be funny if it was a girl?
I hope you are doing good. We love you and miss you all.
Here are a couple of 2008 pictures as well as recent tummy pics.
Love, John and Jenni

Zamorah watching the birds in the snow

First snow of the year

Just after the first snow.(October)

Three moose we saw while on a walk last fall

John with Holly and Patches (rare that Holly is with any other animal)

Patches, Christmas day

November 1, 2008

January 15, 2009

January 25, 2009

Sonogram 12/31/08

2009-01-01T00:24:00.000-08:00

51% chance that it's a BOY! It's still to early to know for sure.

It's a little alien baby!! But it's so cute!!!

2008-11-13T20:15:00.000-08:00

Great News!!

2008-11-06T10:08:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to give you all the great news. We are expecting a baby!!! FINALLY!!! I am due around the end of June. I have my first appointment Friday morning and an ultrasound to find out how far along I really am next Thursday. Hope you all are doing well!! I will write more when I am feeling better.

get to know me

2008-09-04T14:49:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the new 2008 edition of getting to know your family and friends. Here is what you are supposed to do, and try not to be lame and spoil the fun. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send this to a bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person who sent it to you. Some of you may get this several times; that means you have lots of friends. The easiest way to do it is to hit 'forward' so you can change the answers or copy and paste. Have fun and be truthful!

1. What is your occupation right now? I am a salon manager and stylist,, I am also a part time college student

2. What color are your socks right now? white with flowers

3. What are you listening to right now? silence

4. What was the last thing that you ate? fruit salad

5. Can you drive a stick shift? yup

6. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My hubby

7. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Absolutley!

8. How old are you today? 28

9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? dont really like any of them, I tolerate football with my husband

10. What is your favorite drink? vitamin water

11. Have you ever dyed your hair? hahahahahaha, did you read number 1?

12. Favorite food? Italian

13. What is the last movie you watched? rented "what happens in Vegas"

14. Favorite day of the year? Sept 14, when my husband proposed (yeah, im weird!)

15. How do you vent anger? I cry

16. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies, my little ponies, and cabbage patch kids

17. What is your favorite season? Summer, so much fun!

18. Cherries or Blueberries? Cherries

19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? um, yeah...

20. Who is the most likely to respond? No clue

21. Who is least likely to respond? I just dont know

22. Living arrangements? live in a condo with my husband, dog and two cats

23. When was the last time you cried? last time I was upset...duh

24. What is on the floor of your closet? shoes

25. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to? Kori, Sonya, Natalie and my mom

26. What did you do last night? watched the Republican national Convention, did my homework and went to bed

27. What are you most afraid of? Losing someone I love

28. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Cheese

29. Favorite dog breed? I like Labs, but I have a Jack Russel Terrier, and I love her

30. Favorite day of the week? the day I have off

31. How many states have you lived in? 4

32. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds

33. What is your favorite flower? it's a toss up, lily's or orchids

Sorry it's been so long!!

2008-07-31T19:46:00.000-07:00

This month has been a lot of fun. After the King Season,John was able to take a week and a half off from fishing. He came home and worked at the car wash, figures huh? We took a day trip to Whittier, Alaska, (nothing there!) and we went to Seward, Alaska, that was fun. There is a marine museum there and I took some pictures and a video of the birds. John hasnt been as busy with clients as he would have liked to be, but hopefully it will get better. I was managing two salons, but now am back to one. I just got back from the lodge, I was there for a few days (with an ear infection no less!), and the silvers are running right in front of the lodge. I was able to fish right off the dock or in the boats that are anchored on the bank. I caught my limit of three fish a day (one day I was done in less than an hour!). I was baiting my own hook, casting the bait caster (apparently that is hard to do, I however, dont agree), holding the fish and I even filleted a fish. Those of you who know me, know that that is a HUGE DEAL!!! My friend Lisa came over and we anchored her boat out in the river and fished. We both had a good time. I netted my first fish, it was easy. John is teaching me to drive the boat, I did it a little bit this trip, but I am a little nervous about it. So I guess you could say I have become a "fisherwoman" (it only took three years!). John is so proud, hahahaha. Here are some pictures of the latest adventure! Enjoy!!!

June 2008

2008-06-20T21:12:00.000-07:00

I was able to go out to the lodge for a week to see John. It was so nice to get away for a bit. I fell two nights before and sprained my thumb so I didnt get to do too much fishing, but I still had a lot of fun. For some reason I am unable to upload pictures here but you can check out my Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/jennimullis

There are a lot of pictures, as well as pictures of the condo!! Enjoy!!

2008-05-24T23:08:00.000-07:00

a little something I wrote for Myspace

2008-05-24T23:06:00.000-07:00

♥ Jennifer ♥'s Blurbs
About me:
I am a wife, a daughter, a sister, a grandaughter, an aunt, a niece, a cousin, a friend, a young girl, a grown woman and most important an individual! I have a career that scares me to death and rewards me everyday. I am confident and scared, terrified and excited. I am loving and caring and thoughtful and hopeful. I am sad and happy. I am sick and tired. I am shy and friendly and careful and careless. I have been misunderstood, misguided, mislead. I am hard working, determined and scared on the inside. I wish on stars and I dream my dreams. I pray to God and I cry my tears. I smile on the outside, while I'm dying on the inside. I listen to others who don't listen to me. I love and I am loved. I walk on eggshells and I walk on fire. I have had my heart broken, and mended as well. I believe in passion, I have found true love. I am everything and nothing all at once. I have come to a place where I know I can be all these things and still be ok.

Poem

2008-05-17T13:04:00.000-07:00

My life it but a weaving between my God and me,

I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily.

Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride,

Forget that He seeth the upper, and I the under side.

Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly,

Shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.

The dark threads are as needfull in the Weaver's skillful hand,

As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.

--"The Weaver," in Sourcebook of Poetry

Ok, so translation:

Those who have done needlepoint know it's important which side of the fabric to diplay. One side is full of crisscrossing threads and tiny knots that make the design difficult to recognize. But when it's turned over, the entire picture comes to view. This poem helps me trust God when I can't understand why things happen the way they do. The dark thread spoken of in the poem, are the hard and difficult times in life. The gold and silvers and light colors, make up the good or even great times. The finished product is our life, made up of hard times and good times. That's my opinion anyway.

May 15, 2008

2008-05-17T13:03:00.000-07:00

Well, John just left and I am already sad. Figures huh? I am trying to be strong, but sometimes it's just too hard.

This year will be ok I think. I have lots of stuff to keep me busy. I am managing two salons, moving in to the condo and going to Bellingham in Aug. I plan on going out to the Lodge second week in June, so I have that to look forward too.

I just wanted to let you all know I guess that I am really going to need some love and support the next few months. I tend to get pretty emotional, especially in the morning when I wake up and at night in bed.

I'm really going to try very hard to be strong, but sometimes the tears just come and I can't stop them.

Thanks everybody. I love you all.

Grab the tissue!!

2008-05-04T22:49:00.000-07:00