tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40045624937232275852011-07-31T00:10:07.111-07:00Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-91035380785601164612010-07-28T14:39:00.000-07:002010-09-04T11:27:34.347-07:00<div><br /><div>Andrew suprised me the other night and bought tickets to the Days of 47 Rodeo. He knew I've wanted to go to a rodeo ever since we went to our last one (which was almost two years ago). I always get nervous the riders or the animals will get hurt, but it is so fun to watch and cross your fingers that they will make it the full eight seconds. After the Rodeo we got to go watch the Liberty Park and Bee's game fireworks. They had just started when we were driving home, so Andrew decided to take me to one of the properties he does sprinklers at. It was the perfect spot! We had a blast. Thanks for the fun date Andrew! </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/TIKPHCobikI/AAAAAAAAAK8/B3BdI4FWI5M/s1600/3rd+year+of+marrige+009.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513126244983212610" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/TIKPHCobikI/AAAAAAAAAK8/B3BdI4FWI5M/s200/3rd+year+of+marrige+009.JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/TIKPIdX5IJI/AAAAAAAAALM/3AxMN9Y3md4/s1600/3rd+year+of+marrige+014.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513126269341474962" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/TIKPIdX5IJI/AAAAAAAAALM/3AxMN9Y3md4/s200/3rd+year+of+marrige+014.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/TIKPHskxLhI/AAAAAAAAALE/M1Jy97SnIDQ/s1600/3rd+year+of+marrige+025.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513126256242142738" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/TIKPHskxLhI/AAAAAAAAALE/M1Jy97SnIDQ/s200/3rd+year+of+marrige+025.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-9103538078560116461?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-71440363328418474752010-04-13T13:58:00.000-07:002010-04-13T14:42:45.817-07:00<span></span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S8TkZRL8UDI/AAAAAAAAAKU/3-M8mD0VigU/s1600/2nd+year+of+marrige+461.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 13px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 2px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459739771041239090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S8TkZRL8UDI/AAAAAAAAAKU/3-M8mD0VigU/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+461.JPG" /></a> <div><br /></div><div>I have been thinking about a lot of things lately like should I go back to school, should we start our family, should I find a new job, where are we going to grad school, and what will the future bring. I get caught up in the future sometimes that I forget to enjoy each day. So today I thought I would write about what makes me happy about right now. Things that make me smile each day.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>-When I dropped Andrew off at school this morning he put on his cute brown nerdy lab goggles and gave me the biggest smile and waved to send me off. I love him!</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>-I got to talk to my sweet sister Ashley and hear her talk so patiently and lovingly to her darling little girls (Ainsley and Emmaline). Ainsley was so excited to try on the new clothes Ash and Rom had gotten her she accidently put them on backwards, instead of telling Ainsley that she had put them on backwards, Ash told her they looked cute that way too! I love that little family! Happy Birthday late Rom we love you!</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>-I have a loving Mother and Father that did the same for me. They always encouraged me in everything I did even if I did it the wrong way first. My parents are always trying to help us and encourage us in all we are doing. I love them!</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>-Bre and Ben always make us feel welcome when we come over to visit. Poor Bre even turned off part of her favorite shows "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" the other day when we came over. Bre and her family are a joy in our lives. Noah comes and gives you hugs or tells you he loves you just when you need it. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div>-Brett and Ali are always so sweet to text me even when I'm sure their lives' with five children never stop. I'm grateful for them and their examples. Their sweet baby twins will be one in just a few days! Happy Birthday babies we love you! Eliza, Hunter, and Hannah always make us smile. Eliza is our little adult that is great at giving hugs, Hunter is always thinking of his next project (he definately gets this from his Dad), and Hannah is always so sweet to let me hold her. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div>-Andrew's parents and Ster are also so supportive of us. They make the best Sunday dinners complete with appetizers, main course, dessert and games. What more could you ask for.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>-We have the best friends in the world. They are so loving and accepting of me and my imperfections! Thank you Katie and Scott, Annie and Brian, Ashley and Jared, Maggie, Brittany and everyone else. Thanks for calling and texting and listening.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>-And most importantly I know the one thing that will never change in this world is the gospel. I'm so grateful for Conference and the messages that were shared. I know that our Heavenly Father lives and that he loves us and wants us to be happy. I know that the Savior knows us all individually and that he wants to help us through every step in life.</div><div> </div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459739763851352706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S8TkY2ZvWoI/AAAAAAAAAKM/sEeWeOeGl1Q/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+432.JPG" /><br /><br /><div></div>So where ever these boots take me I know that I will always have people to make me smile and help me along the way.<br /><br />Sorry I feel like this post is a little silly, but I needed to write it. So thanks for reading!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-7144036332841847475?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-88350638383414808762010-02-06T20:55:00.000-08:002010-02-06T21:25:04.821-08:00Well Andrew and I decided tonight that we needed to spruce up our apartment and we need your help to decide on a color. <div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25ItZ8iL5I/AAAAAAAAAJk/6Rn_LR5OZWw/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+008.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435361745178865554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25ItZ8iL5I/AAAAAAAAAJk/6Rn_LR5OZWw/s200/painting+the+living+room+008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Here is the room/wall we want to paint....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div></div><div></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25IuLeOCiI/AAAAAAAAAJs/sjV5e-rfuto/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+007.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435361758473488930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25IuLeOCiI/AAAAAAAAAJs/sjV5e-rfuto/s200/painting+the+living+room+007.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Here are the colors: sea spray, softest juniper, and warm gold.<br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25JRVjoWfI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/yHUIIfBIrh4/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+004.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435362362475960818" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25JRVjoWfI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/yHUIIfBIrh4/s200/painting+the+living+room+004.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the colors on the wall we painted. We normally have pictures hanging here (just in case we chicken out :).</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25H839UWaI/AAAAAAAAAJc/7ltFNdSP3XQ/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+004.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435360911421626786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25H839UWaI/AAAAAAAAAJc/7ltFNdSP3XQ/s200/painting+the+living+room+004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25H8e7_12I/AAAAAAAAAJU/PnK37koukio/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+006.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25H8e7_12I/AAAAAAAAAJU/PnK37koukio/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+006.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435360904705202018" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25H8e7_12I/AAAAAAAAAJU/PnK37koukio/s200/painting+the+living+room+006.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>In this picture I'm just trying to show you that I probably got more paint on my fingers than I did the wall, but you can't see it very well. I always do that when I paint!<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25H7bR4mBI/AAAAAAAAAJE/8gbkYTesd0o/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+013.JPG"></a></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25Kp8UxPEI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/mcnbd7CpURI/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+011.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435363884711099458" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25Kp8UxPEI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/mcnbd7CpURI/s200/painting+the+living+room+011.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />Here is Andrew looking very stressed. That's why we need your help.</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S25H8e7_12I/AAAAAAAAAJU/PnK37koukio/s1600-h/painting+the+living+room+006.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />We just thought it would be fun to get everyone's opinion. To give you a little update on us, we are doing very well. Andrew is busy with school and research. He has so many labs, I can't keep track anymore. When he tells me he just left lab I don't know which one he means half the time. He has a research lab, the lab he works in at ARUP, a Physics lab, and Biochemistry lab. He works so hard though and I am so proud of him. I am doing well, just working at ARUP and trying to keep myself busy while Andrew is studying. I recently started a sewing project (scary I know, but I trying to get better). We both got new callings we are now the ward athletics directors, yikes and I am a relief society teacher, yikes again (both these callings scare me to death, but I am excited to give them a try:). Anyhow we hope you all are doing well, you are in our thoughts and prayers.</div><div></div><div>Love, </div><div>The Madsens </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-8835063838341480876?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-90378224069116225862009-12-17T12:27:00.000-08:002010-01-18T15:22:57.260-08:00Wow I can't believe it has been two years since we went to the temple and were sealed for time and all eternity. How grateful I am for that decision. Andrew is so kind and patient! He always knows what to do to make me feel better if I am having a bad day, even if it is just making fun of me (he learned that from Ashley :). I love to spend time with him and am grateful for all the fun adventures he comes up with daily. Well sorry for all the mush, I realize I haven't posted anything on our blog for 6 or 7 months and this is probably not what you wanted to read! To catch you up on our lives we have been doing a lot of this.... <div> </div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>welcoming new nieces and nephews into our family. We love them all so much and are so happy they joined our family!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1Tgq548WII/AAAAAAAAAGE/9vpeF6o4gB4/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+039.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428210478587074690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1Tgq548WII/AAAAAAAAAGE/9vpeF6o4gB4/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+039.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br />this is andrew and I with Brett and Ali's cute twins Jeremy and Madeline.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428210485044190546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TgrR8cHVI/AAAAAAAAAGM/E-vnUeFBqVo/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+297.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br />Here is Andrew Brean and Ben's sweet little Job......<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1Tgrrp6cmI/AAAAAAAAAGU/XSCUXOJJ96o/s1600-h/DSCN1095%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428210491945808482" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1Tgrrp6cmI/AAAAAAAAAGU/XSCUXOJJ96o/s200/DSCN1095%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />And the newest edition Ashley and Romney's little Emmaline. Unfortunately we haven't held her yet, because they are in Michigan,but we hope to very soon!<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div> </div><div>a little of this......<br /></div><br /><div>we were able to go and visit Ashley and Romney in Michigan and loved every minute of it!<br /><br />We went on lots of walks to the wetlands close to Romney and Ashley's house.....</div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TjCsfFCSI/AAAAAAAAAGs/0g1viZ9rzGk/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+068.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428213086329047330" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TjCsfFCSI/AAAAAAAAAGs/0g1viZ9rzGk/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+068.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TmHcSee0I/AAAAAAAAAHM/i-lSLjHlrLc/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+080.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 201px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428216466415450946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TmHcSee0I/AAAAAAAAAHM/i-lSLjHlrLc/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+080.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TmGzip8fI/AAAAAAAAAHE/Edbk8AwjPqI/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+069.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428216455477457394" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TmGzip8fI/AAAAAAAAAHE/Edbk8AwjPqI/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+069.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TmHte1H2I/AAAAAAAAAHU/MdO9k78mnnc/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+121.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428216471030669154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TmHte1H2I/AAAAAAAAAHU/MdO9k78mnnc/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+121.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>These pictures are from our day at Michigan Lake, it was beautiful! I love this picture of Ainsley! She is so cute! Needless to say Ainsley was the most brave, she loved playing in the cold water.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TjBkbbX2I/AAAAAAAAAGc/GLkLw5oZ3hY/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+118.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428213066986381154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TjBkbbX2I/AAAAAAAAAGc/GLkLw5oZ3hY/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+118.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TozEueO9I/AAAAAAAAAH8/bI1TcFPyZXY/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+142.JPG"></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1ToyntFTzI/AAAAAAAAAH0/_-AdSCGHi8s/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+141.JPG"></a></div><br /><div>All the girls toes in the sand.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TmIUNUTzI/AAAAAAAAAHc/t0BsUWCnVfI/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+125.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428216481426198322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TmIUNUTzI/AAAAAAAAAHc/t0BsUWCnVfI/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+125.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1ToyNEb_AI/AAAAAAAAAHs/s7ml1xgXbNo/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+140.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428219400087665666" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1ToyNEb_AI/AAAAAAAAAHs/s7ml1xgXbNo/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+140.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TozEueO9I/AAAAAAAAAH8/bI1TcFPyZXY/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+142.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428219415027923922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1TozEueO9I/AAAAAAAAAH8/bI1TcFPyZXY/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+142.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div>We went on a paddle boat and Ashley and I were the first to sit up front and peddle, but after not going anwhere and going backwards instead of forwards for awhile the boys decided they would take over. We can't help that we have short legs. :)<br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1Tq3dwNWqI/AAAAAAAAAIE/BO8lK-d4J2o/s1600-h/2nd+year+of+marrige+141.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428221689488824994" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/S1Tq3dwNWqI/AAAAAAAAAIE/BO8lK-d4J2o/s200/2nd+year+of+marrige+141.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Ainsley did not like her life jacket at all, but she was such a good sport to let us all try out the paddle boat. Thank you so much Ash and Rom for the fun trip! We hope we can come and visit again very soon! Love you!<br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div>We will continue our little of this and 2009 post soon! We had such a blast this past year and can't wait for the adventures 2010 will bring. We wish you all a happy new year!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-9037822406911622586?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-72631497278708228612009-05-18T18:38:00.000-07:002009-05-18T19:06:32.619-07:00<div align="center">Pictures from our trip to Disneyland in January. Pathetic I know! We went with Andrew's parents and had such a wonderful time. We love you guys! Thanks for such a fun trip!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIPKVN_gXI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/G7JVGANWwh4/s1600-h/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337345178556399986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIPKVN_gXI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/G7JVGANWwh4/s200/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+033.jpg" border="0" /></a> This picture is for Hunter and Noah. They love Handy (Manny?). We love you guys!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIPDUNHThI/AAAAAAAAAFI/9fH0C1AeW4I/s1600-h/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337345058025197074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIPDUNHThI/AAAAAAAAAFI/9fH0C1AeW4I/s200/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+032.jpg" border="0" /></a> Us in the bug life's world.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIO15O6XgI/AAAAAAAAAFA/A1Oyegj_imI/s1600-h/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337344827446681090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIO15O6XgI/AAAAAAAAAFA/A1Oyegj_imI/s200/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+024.jpg" border="0" /></a> It was my first trip to Seaworld and I absolutely loved it!! The shamu show was amazing!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIOmgkfxrI/AAAAAAAAAE4/XCqEtTLq6Eo/s1600-h/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337344563128288946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIOmgkfxrI/AAAAAAAAAE4/XCqEtTLq6Eo/s200/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIOfNlzDlI/AAAAAAAAAEw/Qj5BL8isA-I/s1600-h/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337344437774388818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIOfNlzDlI/AAAAAAAAAEw/Qj5BL8isA-I/s200/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+001.jpg" border="0" /></a>We were able to feed and pet the dolphins. They feel like a slimy balloon. I know that's sounds weird, but that is the only way I can think to describe it.<br /><br /><br />It has been so long since Andrew and I have updated our blog. We are still alive and kicking. We just don't have internet right now and never have time to update our blog at our parents houses, but today I decided I would. We have been having lots of fun with family and friends. We have welcomed some new additions to our family Madeline and Jeremy, Brett and Ali's new twins. We love them to pieces and can't wait to go visit them soon.:) We moved again. We are now living in my Grandma's basement and love being there with her. She always has great advice and we feel so blessed to spend this time with her. Andrew had a week summer vacation and is now back at school :(, but he is taking a week off to go visit my sister and her family in Michigan. We are so excited and can't wait to see them. They have lived there almost two years and this will be our first visit there. Other than that things are about the same. I'm still working at ARUP and am enjoying it there. Andrew is excited that he will be taking his last math class this summer (calc 3 yuck!). We love this sunny/warm weather and can't wait to have lots of barbeques, snow cones, vacations, and spend time with family and friends. We hope you all are doing well! <br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIOQT4ceSI/AAAAAAAAAEo/OlXqa6iE9sI/s1600-h/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337344181765175586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 10px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 1px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/ShIOQT4ceSI/AAAAAAAAAEo/OlXqa6iE9sI/s200/Madsen%27s+Disneyland+2009+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-7263149727870822861?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-77125434187406279142009-01-05T15:33:00.000-08:002009-01-05T16:26:09.246-08:00<div align="center">Well to start off Andrew and I are very sorry for neglecting our blog for so long. Life has been pretty busy with the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">holidays</span>, but we have been loving every minute of it. We celebrated our first year anniversary on December 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>. I am so grateful for Andrew and the wonderful first year we've had together. He is such a wonderful husband, he is such a positive, outgoing, and service oriented person. He is so supportive of me and always takes time for us. Thanks babe! Sorry for the mush, but since I didn't write about our first anniversary I thought I better tell him how much I love him! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">On a different note Andrew and I were talking the other night about the new year and how excited we were, when we started thinking about all the miracles we've witnessed in 2008. So instead of writing our new year's resolutions, we thought we would right about some of the things we were most grateful for in 2008.</div><div align="center">-celebrating our first year together (not that I thought we wouldn't make it)</div><div align="center">-surviving mono, ulcers, and chicken pox (we gained a greater testimony of prayer and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">patriarchal</span> blessings) </div><div align="center">-We were called to be Primary Children's representatives when we first moved into our ward. We witnessed so many miracles at this hospital. I know that Heavenly Father loves his little children and that he will help us through our trials. One night we received a call that someone needed a blessing. So Andrew and his friend Zach and I ran up to the hospital and found a little 3 month old baby all by herself. We wondered if we should give her a blessing without her parents there, but the nurse told us that her Mother was still driving to the hospital from Southern Utah and that she didn't care if she was there or not, she just wanted to know that her baby had received a blessing. What incredible faith this Mother had. </div><div align="center">-I finally got a new job. I truly consider this a miracle. I've been looking for quite awhile and with the economy it was pretty difficult. All of the people I spoke with said that for each job they had listed they had over 60 applicants. I realize times are getting tough out there, so I am so grateful for work.</div><div align="center">-Andrew and I are also so grateful for the wonderful Christmas we had. I have to say it was one of my most memorable Christmas's so far. It was so fun to wake up and have hot chocolate with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">peppermint</span> sticks and sit in front of the tree with Andrew and open presents and then head off to our families houses. This Christmas we truly witnessed the power of forgiveness and the pure love of Christ. We are so grateful for our sweet families and for all the blessings they bring into our lives. So thank you family! We love you!!</div><div align="center">The list could go on and on, but I don't want to make you read all that. :) So anyhow we are really excited for the new year and all it will bring. We wish you all a Happy New Year and a very belated Merry Christmas!</div><div align="center">Love,</div><div align="center">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Madsens</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-7712543418740627914?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-73419294880148790562008-11-24T16:24:00.000-08:002008-11-24T16:49:36.363-08:00For Andrew and I lately life has been full of decisions. We have been living on a roller coaster lately, but it has been fun. We have been able to step out of the norm (literally) and see all of our many blessings. So since it is that time of year and I have some much to be grateful for I thought I would like so many others (thanks ash) tell you what I am grateful for this Thanksgivning:<br /><br />-I am so grateful for my sweet husband who supports me in all that I do and all the decisions I make.<br />-My family who I miss and wish I could see everyday. I can't wait for all of us to be together over the hollidays!<br />-My beliefs and my calling. I love the nursery! The kids teach me so much about life.<br />-Friends and neighbors who are always there for you!<br />-Our apartment!!! Even though it's tiny, it's home!<br />-The Christmas season approaching and all it brings<br />-Older adults and the wisdom they share<br />-Chocolate oranges or raspberries<br />-Mashed potatoes<br />-Work<br />-A life full of suprizes<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-7341929488014879056?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-62510676049811367452008-11-24T16:09:00.000-08:002008-11-24T16:23:45.245-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SStEux03KDI/AAAAAAAAAD4/frWK-3yO71A/s1600-h/n10055611_42438763_5986[1].jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272383359207024690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SStEux03KDI/AAAAAAAAAD4/frWK-3yO71A/s320/n10055611_42438763_5986%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SStEu6aszCI/AAAAAAAAADw/Nfksw0N78fU/s1600-h/n10055611_42438762_5134[1].jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272383361513212962" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SStEu6aszCI/AAAAAAAAADw/Nfksw0N78fU/s320/n10055611_42438762_5134%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SStEuy6aaQI/AAAAAAAAADo/MUifMwvctx4/s1600-h/n10055611_42438761_4259[1].jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272383359498742018" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SStEuy6aaQI/AAAAAAAAADo/MUifMwvctx4/s320/n10055611_42438761_4259%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Well I thought I would post some pictures from Halloween even though it is almost Thanksgiving:). We are a little behind to say the least. We really should have dressed up for Halloween this year, but you how busy life can get. Sorry I'm a nerd :) and don't know how to rotate these pictures, but we had a great time at the ward Halloween party. </div><div>Here are our neighbors the Wallaces and Kravers. Great Costumes guys! Thank you for the fun party Wallaces, Kravers, Sharps, and Christensens!</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-6251067604981136745?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-77388847021656885812008-10-27T11:38:00.000-07:002008-10-27T14:44:32.971-07:00Top 3 Favorite Vacations<br /><br />1. Hawaii<br /><br />2. Prince Edward Island/Maine<br /><br />3. In Utah (Fleming Gorge and St. George)<br /><br />Top 3 Favorite Flowers<br /><br />1. tulips<br /><br />2. tiger lilies<br /><br />3. hydrangas<br /><br />Top 3 Favorite "comfort" foods (healthy I know :)<br /><br />1. ice cream<br /><br />2. chocolate<br /><br />3. mashed potatoes<br /><br />Top 3 places to shop (honestly I hate shoping for clothes, but I love shopping for decorating stuff)<br /><br />1. Tai Pan<br /><br />2. Target<br /><br />3. Home Depo<br /><br />Top 3 opinions about halloween<br /><br />1. I don't like haunted houses, but I love corn mazes<br /><br />2. Love to have/make chili and corn bread<br /><br />3. Love to be with family and friends and love to see my nieces and nephews Halloween costumes<br /><br />Top 3 opinions about thanksgiving<br /><br />1. Love the food (cabbage casserole, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie)<br /><br />2. Love being with family and eating leftovers with family afterwards :)!<br /><br />3. Christmas music starts the day after<br /><br />Top 3 opinions about Christmas<br /><br />1. I love the spirit of Christmas and the gift of giving<br /><br />2. The night before listening for Santa Claus's foot steps with my simblings and being so excited I can't sleep<br /><br />3. Decorating the tree with family and then sitting around the tree and singing Christmas carols<br /><br />Top 3 things you look forward to in the week<br /><br />1. Mom, Bre and Noah coming home<br /><br />2. hanging out with friends and our neighbors<br /><br />3. raking leaves and Halloween fun<br /><br />Top 3 events happening this week<br /><br />1. Craving Pumpkins<br /><br />2. Ward Halloween Party (The Wallaces, Kravers, and Sharps make it sound so fun! Good job planning guys!)<br /><br />3. My sister-in-law Ali's Birthday (Happy Birthday Ali! Love you!)<br /><br />I tag who ever would like to do this. It is fun :)!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-7738884702165688581?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-52216248643936491692008-10-01T13:08:00.000-07:002008-10-01T13:24:52.897-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SOPbwmhQZ4I/AAAAAAAAAC4/BVM67lxIcZ8/s1600-h/Ain.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252283218464368514" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SOPbwmhQZ4I/AAAAAAAAAC4/BVM67lxIcZ8/s320/Ain.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="justify"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SOPbwlbDWFI/AAAAAAAAADA/JIkQ3Tb7hjY/s1600-h/DSCF1290.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252283218169911378" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SOPbwlbDWFI/AAAAAAAAADA/JIkQ3Tb7hjY/s320/DSCF1290.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SOPbwkf5JMI/AAAAAAAAADI/NW0KTQp1fQU/s1600-h/DSCF1606.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252283217921778882" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SOPbwkf5JMI/AAAAAAAAADI/NW0KTQp1fQU/s320/DSCF1606.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SOPbw_LmBdI/AAAAAAAAADQ/ZgGziQjtXuY/s1600-h/DSCF1194.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252283225084397010" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SOPbw_LmBdI/AAAAAAAAADQ/ZgGziQjtXuY/s320/DSCF1194.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I can't believe our cute little niece Ainsley Beth is turning one year old today! She is so darling and such a joy to our family. She is in Michigan so I can't watch eat her first cupcake and smear frosting all over her face and hair, but I do want her to know how much her we love her and that we have been thinking about her all day! She is now a walking, talking, one year old. We are also excited for my cute brother and sister-in-law who just found out they're expecting twins!Congratulations you guys!!! We will be so excited to have two new sweet spirits in our family! And don't worry Andrew and I plan on helping as much as possible! Andrew and I love our nieces and nephews to pieces and love to spend as much time with them as possible. We hope we will be good parents like all of you are and have as cute of kids :). Happy birthday Ainsley Beth! Love you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-5221624864393649169?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-26568889989246899192008-09-18T14:54:00.000-07:002008-09-18T15:35:44.606-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SNLW5nL4PCI/AAAAAAAAACw/a-mC2lUBqfI/s1600-h/July+2008+with+Ainsley+Ash+and+Romney+166.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247492801099742242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SNLW5nL4PCI/AAAAAAAAACw/a-mC2lUBqfI/s320/July+2008+with+Ainsley+Ash+and+Romney+166.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SNLU629I8PI/AAAAAAAAACY/WgM-uGldgFI/s1600-h/t+272.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247490623489503474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SNLU629I8PI/AAAAAAAAACY/WgM-uGldgFI/s320/t+272.jpg" border="0" /></a><span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SNLU7EmRu7I/AAAAAAAAACg/4WPnEaqs_xo/s1600-h/DSCF0518.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247490627151707058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 2px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 6px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="240" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SNLU7EmRu7I/AAAAAAAAACg/4WPnEaqs_xo/s320/DSCF0518.JPG" width="105" border="0" /><span></span></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SNLU7RT5yCI/AAAAAAAAACo/z5IuqbtMq_s/s1600-h/Noah+Tracy+and+Andrew+August+2007+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247490630564300834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SNLU7RT5yCI/AAAAAAAAACo/z5IuqbtMq_s/s320/Noah+Tracy+and+Andrew+August+2007+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><div>Well I am a little behind, but I wanted to wish Andrew and Ashley a very happy birthday. Andrew's birthday was on Friday and Ashley birthday was on Saturday. I just wanted both of them to know how much I love them. Andrew is a constant support to me. He is such an example of kindness and is always willing to serve others. On his birthday we went to dinner with his parents to the Dodo and then came to our apartment and opended presents. And since my cute sister Ashley is so far away I could only call and wish her a happy birthday and send her a present. So Ash just so you know Andrew and I love you and were thinking about you all day on your birthday. You are such an example to me and I have always looked up to you. Well enough with the mushy stuff and sorry for the delay, but just so you know I love you both and am so glad you were born!! Oh and Ash sorry for the pregnant picture (it's the only one I could find of all four of us and I wanted Ainsley to be present in some way!:)</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-2656888998924689919?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-65925298339837617682008-08-29T13:09:00.000-07:002008-08-29T13:28:57.921-07:00Well I was looking at the last time we posted and it's been almost a month. Pathetic I know, but things have been a little crazy. Andrew is back in school and is taking some pretty hard classes, lets just say I'm glad I wasn't a Biology major. He is enjoying them so far though. He is taking Calculus, Organic Chemistry, and Physics of the Human Body (i think that's the name of it). :) And I have just been on the job hunt. It has been fun to see what's out there and a little overwhelming at the same time so if you have any ideas of what you think I should be when I grow up let me know. ;) But before school started Andrew and I got away for little bit and headed south. My cute Grandparents let us use their condo in St.George and we had a blast! We went to Las Vegas one day and went swimming and shopping. It was nice to spend some time together before our schedules got busier. So I think that's all the new news with us. We hope you are all doing well and we will try and post some pictures from our trip later.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-6592529833983761768?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-16011150297667096502008-08-01T12:37:00.000-07:002008-08-01T12:58:20.799-07:00<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SJNqvkalB_I/AAAAAAAAAAs/A2vEU_U12iA/s1600-h/t+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229640957768828914" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SJNqvkalB_I/AAAAAAAAAAs/A2vEU_U12iA/s320/t+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SJNqwKmsJvI/AAAAAAAAAA0/9rh-L41uX6U/s1600-h/t+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229640968020174578" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SJNqwKmsJvI/AAAAAAAAAA0/9rh-L41uX6U/s320/t+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SJNqwjwChPI/AAAAAAAAAA8/MwuR2hNrb2M/s1600-h/t+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229640974770275570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SJNqwjwChPI/AAAAAAAAAA8/MwuR2hNrb2M/s320/t+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SJNqxZZzs4I/AAAAAAAAABE/cCkqIST__4A/s1600-h/t+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229640989172544386" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SJNqxZZzs4I/AAAAAAAAABE/cCkqIST__4A/s320/t+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On Wednesday I finished my last class at the U. I'm very excited, but sad at the same time. While I was walking to my class I was thinking I'm really going to miss this campus, even though you sometimes wonder if someone is going to run you over on hyper highway or if your going to go ice staking down to President's circle. Don't get me wrong when it's snowing outside I won't be sad I'm nice and warm inside, but I guess my rather silly advice is to try and enjoy your college experience. It was fun while it lasted and know I have to grow up and get a real job. Scary.... It will be an exciting new adventure right?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-1601115029766709650?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-38355363614392840592008-07-14T16:01:00.000-07:002008-07-17T16:19:59.065-07:00<a href="http://thisisme-emily.blogspot.com/2008/07/memories.html">Memories</a><br />Here are the directions:<br /><br />1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!<br /><br />2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-3835536361439284059?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-14963307009229782242008-07-13T21:35:00.000-07:002008-07-13T21:52:58.820-07:00Today Tracy and I woke up early and drove home from staying the night at Tracy's Mom's house. We got ready and went to church. Nursery was alot of fun and the kids had alot of energy! After we went to church we took a nap and then made dinner. Tracy and i decided after dinner to go for a walk in the neighborhood nearby. It was fun to see the beautiful houses in the area and talk about the future. We love the student appartments but wonder what our future digs will be like. If you ever get a chance to go see the Harvard-Yale area of salt lake it sure is beautiful. My favorite thing about it is the way the huge trees in the front yards of the houses create a tunnel that shades the street. Tracy really wants to get fixer upper and renovate it together. I think we would make a pretty good team! anyway, We hope everyone is doing well and sorry there's no pictures!<br /> love,<br /> Andrew &amp; Tracy<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-1496330700922978224?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-26299891470636076962008-06-29T20:15:00.001-07:002008-06-29T21:32:44.549-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SGhh5DXXoBI/AAAAAAAAAAk/VxEemY3cebQ/s1600-h/t+443.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217527801092481042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x0ezjlbskcs/SGhh5DXXoBI/AAAAAAAAAAk/VxEemY3cebQ/s320/t+443.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Today Tracy and I went up to Silver lake with Tracy's Family. We had alot of fun walking around the lake! Noah, Tracy's nephew would run down the trail everytime you put him down! He's getting pretty hard to keep up with. Tracy's Mom, Vicki, and her sister, Brean, made us a picnic to eat. It was DELICIOUS!!! A word to the wise though, Eat picnics at silver lake at you own risk!!! Pot guts abound and are not scared of people. They frequently came within two to three feet and when i tried to chase one off it stood its ground and chirped menicingly at me. I was scared! Tract even jumped up on the table!! haha ;) She was wearing flip flops though... the sign said they could mistake a toe for a tasty tidbit, dun dun dun... all in all the lake was a blast and we enjoyed being out in the fresh air! it's just to bad we didn't have our fly rods.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-2629989147063607696?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004562493723227585.post-43581795099905065062008-06-25T11:40:00.000-07:002008-06-25T12:44:05.128-07:00So we finally hopped on the band wagon and decided to start a blog. I have loved looking at everyone else's blogs so hopefully you will like ours. I know it's kind of boring right now, but I will try and post some pictures later today. A little more about us... we were married December 15, 2007 and have loved married life. We went on our honeymoon to Hawaii, thanks to Andrew and our parents who provided us with hotels to stay in (thank you all!). Since we've been back, Andrew has been very patient with me and my cooking skills.:) We've been busy with school and work, but loving life. And thank goodness it's summer time. This will be my last semester of school yipee. Sorry Andrew! But college is really a blast (minus papers and tests).:) Other than that we have just had fun hanging out with our families and friends. Oh and happy birthday Bre! We love you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4004562493723227585-4358179509990506506?l=andrewandtracymadsen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andrew and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006411298691721842noreply@blogger.com3