Friday, February 29, 2008

Lets do this.....

Thanks for the idea Crystal.

24 hour menu.....recipe blog that was just started and already has filled my oven and stove with fantastic food!

Alofipos- Wayne, Tara, Maddux, Malakai, and baby girl. Tara is one of the famous and beautiful Esplin girls who I adore!

Ambur and Nate- Ambur is one of my best friends forever! Oddly we liked the same guys in high school but it was never a problem and she married her high school track star! 3 of the cutest boys on earth!

Baxters- Stacy. Can you believe I cant remember your maiden name? Remind me. Im getting old. When I think if Stacy I think of her beeeeutiful smile! you are a gorgeous mama!

Becky- Wonderful friend from High School and younger years...lots of them on the softball field. Due with her first little girl in 10 weeks! Has the prettiest blue eyes I have ever seen.

Biglers- Heather. Another one of the famous Esplin sisters. Soooo beautiful inside and out and has a daughter to match! Just moved from Hawaii to Vegas.

Brandee- Sis in law to good friend Malea. Has 4 of the most beautiful kids on the planet. And great hair!!!

Brian and Danae- The Wests. Some of the greatest friends we have ever had. We were lucky to spend 1 1/2 years with them in South Carolina until Paul went to the Enterprise and Brian was stationed in Washington on a submarine. 3 kids. Ethan, Olivia, and Kai. These people are "normal" Navy people.

Bundys- Megan. Such an inspiration to everyone as she is raising her 2 sons while hubby is deployed to Iraq with the Guard. Also a friend from younger years on softball and soccer fields.

Caralee- I remember thinking how beautiful she always was at girls camp! In the mountains without showers. Has Sydnee, the cutest one year old around.

Chelsea- I worked with Chelsea the year after High School at Pizza Factory. She was a northerner beauty schooling at Dixie. Absolutely beautiful! And has the coolest named kid ever, Lachlan.

Cluffs- Miss Jill Baker. One of my brightest memories from the past 10 years. Living it up in sunny St Marten while preg with her 2nd. Oh Jill, there are sooo many memories!

Danas- Pamela. One of the most on the ball people I know. I have gotten to know her so much better in this past year blogging that the 10 years before. Preg with her first little man Nathan.

Elkingtons- Jessica. Way back in the day our dads used to work together and they brought us our first family pet, a dog named Peanuts who lived forever because he was the laziest dog on earth. She also has one of the most beautiful smiles around.

Elletts- Malea. Worked with her at Dr. Princes office. Had the most fun! Named her daughter after me, Maesi. (not really but I like to think so) Soooo good at whatever she does and has a great photography business. Preg with her 4th, a little boy.

Ences- The famous Rachel. Grew up just down the street from her. Practically perfect in every way. I guess thats how we worked so well together, I wasnt. Who doesnt love Rachel?!!!

Gladwells- Melissa. Future sister (sort of) Her brother and my sister are getting hitched in 2 weeks! We couldnt be happier since this has been in the works for years and years. Great and wonderful friend from younger years whos car I would ALWAYS stall.

Granthams- Lindsay. Beautiful lady who looks amazing and has so much will power to work out at 5 am everyday! 2 cutie bugs, Macie and Dallin that totally remind me of my cutie bugs.

Grants- Mindy. Sister to Jill. Sooo beautiful and fun and will soon pass along her great genes to Grant #1. Good times in Young Womens with Shells :)

Gross's- Emma. Love her. Love her name and would love to hear her mid-west accent in real life!

Hafen's- Heidi. Sister to Camie and sis in law to Rachel. So beautiful. Always sparks my interest with her posts on her blog. A real Southern Utah girl for life!

Haslems- Stacie. Beautiful friend from High School. Was probably the first our age to get hitched and then had twin girls to boot! Cutest family around!

Hillstroms- Janel. Okay Janel, I am confessing I had a little crush on your brother in High School. Very educated beautiful mom to Jacob, the handsomest little boy around.

Holly- Miss Holly Woolsey. Greatest person on earth. I remember you gave me flowers in High School "just because" and it made my day. This stuff happens on a regular bases with her.
Mom to her spitten image Anna. both beautiful.

Internecipes- yummy, delicious, fantastic, scrumptious, food blog. Glad to have found.

Jamey- A year older than me in school. Always so nice and beautiful. Has Aspen and Cole, whos names I LOVE!

Jenkins- Valerie. One word, Quincinetta. One of my most favorite memories of the beginning of High School. I also was soooo jealous of your rust colored neon! Oh and your legs!

Kathryn- Great beautiful wonderful friend from H.S. Spent a lot of time together NOT at seminary and then gabbing it up when we were supposed to be learning math....the race is on for our babies!!! (I think she will win)

Kimi- Sister. 5th child. Spitting image of mom when she was young and my kids favorite Auntie.
Also, very into skin since she is an esthetician and all....

Krystal- Oldest of the famous Esplin sisters. Won most athletic 1998 along with Mr Paul Melessa, you should see him now ;) and has the greatest blog of them all!

Lee's- Chrissy. Comes from one of the greatest families in St George. Has the prettiest little girl Phoebe, and hasnt blogged since OCTOBER!!!! come on already.....

Lotz- Kristen. Stayed true to her high school sweetheart and has 2 of the cutest children in Northern Utah. Great documenter.

Mickelsens- Crystal. Oh Crystal. Beautiful, talented, fabulous, loyal, wonderful and everything else. Mother to Lincoln who I want to steal for myself. One of the best flossers around.

Mik'l- Great friend from younger years. Loved by all the boys. Jealous of her smile and legs too. So glad she has a blog now :)

Mortensens- Jessica. Has one of the prettiest voices. Is one of the prettiest people. Love her kids names, Brynlee and Crew.

Natalie- Famous Natalie. Never a dull moment when she is around. Soooo beautiful and genuine and has Lillie....need I say more?

Nelsons- Annie. Another co-worker at Dr. Prince. So many fun times the summer of 03 and too many McDonald's kid cones at lunch.... Absolutely beautiful.

Nicole-My one Virginia friend on here. She lived above me in Yorktown military housing until we both realized how crappy it was and moved out! Has darling Haylie and a Marine husband.

Nischans- Alisha. Fantastically great shape (jealous), beautiful daughter, Anya and in some of my greatest memories of H.S. (Hawaii)

Resnicks- Britanie. Oldest and wisest sister. Mother to the handsomest nephew Kalan, and the 2 prettiest and funniest nieces around, AJ and Bryna.

Rex's- Jenny. Kimis bestest friend. Hilarious and beautiful. Gives the best pedicures in St George.

Sam and Cherin Melessa- Paul oldest bro and his wife. Closest family to us, in Durham, NC.
2 of the greatest people around and have the cutest and smartest kids ever!

Schalls- Brandi. Sister to good friend Tracy (who needs a blog!) mother to 2 beautiful red headed princesses, very clever and delightful posts.

Schofields- Staci. In too many of my younger year memories to count, VERY boy crazy together, and absolutely beautiful which reflects in her blog and her 2 handsome lads.

Schwartz- Camie. Sister to Heidi and sis in law to Rachel. Living it up in the corn fields of Nebraska, down to the wire with baby girl #2 and has an attitude like myself.

Shrouts- Allysa. beautiful and talented. So fun to be around. And has a great smile! Plus Ian.

Tattons- Abby. All the boys loved Abby. We worked at Charlies together along with Crystal, Jill, Mindy, and Chrissy. We had the same purses, I would always take hers home or drop it into the bleach bucket accidentally. Why was that bucket right there?

Taylors- Mandy. Soooo fun. I loved your brother. I loved your hair and smile, and I still do. Plus I want to steal your kids!

Terrys- Lindsey. Great fun friend forever. You cant be around Lindsey and not have fun! Cutest boys on the planet and has great style! Plus, I got her seconds in men....:)

Thomas's- Jessica. Big time rivals/enemies in High School...haha. Always was so envious of her beauty, and hair. And she has the best scrap book pages out there!

Tonya- The absolute best friend that Paul and I have together! stemming from good old Vernal Utah, she made her way out to Baltimore MD for 4 years and is now THE hot pharmacist at a Target in West Jordan. Love you.

Watts- Erin. I remember you riding horses with Joelle down at the arena when we were in the oh so cool 5th and 6th and 7th grade stage. Loved your brother too. (but who didnt) and I remember working on your husbands braces at Dr. Princes office. Cutest family ever.

Wests- Laurin and Chris. Chris was one of my greatest guy friends back in the day. He totally lucked out with who he married, beautiful Laurin and has the most precious daughter around, Kate.

Whipples- Morgan. Love her hair, love her smile, and LOVE her little girls! But she needs to post more...;)

Wrights- Kailee. The best hair doer in St George or shall I say Kentucky soon? Beautiful and fun and we totally connected through blogging.

Any tidbits?











18 comments:

Krystal Trapnell said...

Wow, that was awesome. So thoughtful and sweet. No wonder everyone loves you!

Crystal said...

Hahahaha!! Flossing!! It's true though...gotta do it daily.

Kimi said...

tuche! muy bien

Staci said...

What a fun idea. You are too sweet. I think that is awesome that you took the time to think about all of those people and come up with something good about them. I have to say, those are the best kind of gifts in my opinion-ones that are from the heart and well thought out. You are such a great person, friend and mom! Good luck on that baby! I hope you get an epidural in time! By the way-I still need your address!

Emma said...

You betcha!
Maybe one day...maybe!

Stacy and Mike said...

That was incredible!! My last name was Bice by the way...not really an easy one to remember! That was so great of you to rember all of that stuff about everyone...obviously a very detail oriented person...good luck with the bebe!

Malea Ellett said...

Jaesi - YOu are soooo cute! HOw fun to read that. Hey, I need your address, will you e-mail me w/it!!!???

Heidi said...

ok, loved the post. Love to hear what others think of you. You are such a fun girl. I saw on your count down it is really getting close. We can't wait to hear about it all. love you loads

Chelsea said...

Your'e so sweet. That was so nice to read!

Camie said...

What a fun post...you are so creative. I love reading your blog. Hope you are still hanging in there...GOOD LUCK!@!

Unknown said...

hahaha. Nate was quite the boring Chubbo is high school. All He and Gaydon Leavitt would do was go golfing and then for Hamburgers at Carl's junior. That is so funny!

Mandy said...

What a clever idea. Loved the tribute to old and new friends. You are the best.

Morgan said...

Jaesi, you are so sweet! and WHOA! I just saw your little floating baby says only 7 more days to go!!

Recovery Guru said...
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Recovery Guru said...

You are to kind, In reality I was the scary chick at girls camp with really bad skin and even worse hair! I will agree with u about Sydney she IS the cutest one year old around! I have been checking everyday to see if you've had your little baby yet....would you hurry up already her adoring fans are waiting to see how cute she is!!

{Annie N.} said...

Love it! Cute idea.

Linds said...

Jaesi..thanks! That is the cutest idea! YOU are the funnest friend forever!!!! I love your posts...they always give me that much needed smile! Keep em coming! (sp)

Natalie said...

Jaesi,
Your comments made my WEEK! It's no wonder everyone loves you! You are so many things - funny, thoughtful, REAL, beautiful. I think you are the greatest. That was a fun idea...maybe you should wander to my site and see what I have to say about YOU!!!