Time to blog?

I haven't really blogged for a while. I love to blog but the truth is...I don't have time. But here is a quick update on the happenings of the Barrow's. ***DISCLAIMER***This post contains no pix because our computer stinks. Don't feel bad if you don't want to keep reading. The only reason I even look at my own blog is so I can see my cute kids faces! :-)

*Grace is currently having a few procedures done. They are checking for suspected bleeding in her lungs, checking a few things with her heart and taking care of some granulation tissue around her G-tube site. She had an EKG yesterday and it did show some new strain on her heart so hopefully we will be able to know more after today's procedure.

*Grant had a sleep study a few weeks ago and we discovered that he does not have REM sleep. That is kind of important, don't you think? I am amazed at how well he does given his poor sleep! He is being treated for allergies to try to help it. A few days ago we went back to the ENT--which lead me to...

*Grant will have his adenoids out on Tuesday. Hopefully, this will help even more in the sleep department.

*Adam is staying busy now that busy season has officially begun. But he does an awesome job of balancing his responsibilities with work, family and church. We couldn't ask for a better daddy and husband.

*I am staying busy with managing. I'm not gonna lie...I don't love it! Which brings me to the next point...

*We are moving to North Carolina! (I might get my booty kicked for publicly announcing that...jk...Adam honestly NEVER gets mad. I don't know how he does it. ) The date is still up in the air but we are excited! We will actually be able to buy a house!!! Wahoo!

*Lastly, I need to give a public shout out to Kate. Girl! What would we do without you? I am pretty sure I owe you a trillion dollars for all you do for us. Sometimes, I think Grant would rather have you as his mommy! Thanks for always being so willing to watch him. He loves spending time with his princess, Hadlie. Can you guys come to NC with us?

Wordless Wednesday

Parent's New House

Grant has loved running around my parents house. He said to me, "Dad needs to get a new job and buy a big building for us. Then we will pick NaeNae up from the airport and she will see my room and say, 'This is humongous!'" The house has been great for hide and go seek and Grant has especially loved playing with his new friend, Pate. Who might I add, has THE cutest little accent! We will miss chasing rabbits in the dark, catching frogs by the pool and on the front porch, puddle jumping on our walks past the numerous lakes in the neighborhood, "golfing" on the putting range next to the garage, watching hawks fly through the sky, searching for golf ball on the golf course behind the house, and many, many more fun things!
Grant loved sitting on the bench on the front porch. We spotted a few frogs and had fun catching them.
View when you pull up to their street
Fun little putting range next to the garage
Adam's beloved hoop, the garage and house
Back/side view of the house and pool
View of backyard area walking out the side door. Their property goes through all of the trees down to the golf course.
View towards the front of the house, walking out the side door to go to the garage
View coming down the stairs
Grant loves the closet...it is big enough to put a little table and chairs in it and he also enjoys trying to "lock" his sister in it.
Grant's room (yes, it is a mess but that is just because he has had a blast playing in there)
Mommy, daddy, and Gracie's room
Upstairs family room
Kitchen
Grant relaxing in the front room
Christmas tree near back door that Grant helped put toys under and around
View as you walk in the front door

Dining room
Master bedroom
Huge jetted tub that I LOVE!!! I will miss you dear friend...oh, and I will miss you too, mom and dad. :-)

Summer in Georgia?

Visiting NaeNae and Pah-pee in their new house in GA has been loads of fun! It has been pretty warm here. Today it was around 70 but with 94% humidity! It has been pretty rainy but not too rainy to play outside and have loads of fun!! The other day, Grant took off all of his clothes and took a swim in the pool. Let me just say the water was FREEZING! (As you can see in this picture...I was about to die and Grant thought I was being so funny). NaeNae was a good sport though and stayed in the water a lot longer than I could handle it. Daddy hung out with Gracie on the chair and Pah-pee power washed the playhouse. As you can see, we've been having a blast...more pictures will come soon!

Gracie's Newest "Bling"

I have to admit that I don't love the glasses...BUT I do LOVE that she can see the world! When she put them on, her eyes got really big and she got a huge smile on her face and scanned the room. She hasn't even really tried to get them off (knock on wood). It is a good thing she is so stinkin' cute because it makes it easy for her to pull off anything.
In this picture she was signing baby. She has been signing so much and loves to do the actions to Itsy Bitsy Spider and Patty Cake. Grace is such a fun girl!

Christmas Cards

If you want a Christmas card (created by my fabulous friend/sister, Nancy...thanks girl!) then email your address to: 2tiggerminutes@gmail.com

Where Family is Our Business

We recently started something new at our house. We are a business. Currently, our name is Barrow Incorporatd; however, the CEO feels the name should be changed. Our motto is: "Where family is our business." Adam is the CEO, I am the COO and CFO, Grant is the VP of Operations, and Grace is the Director of Public Relations. We hold Board Meetings every Saturday and then Adam holds an individual Management Business Review with each member of the family on Sundays. In that meeting, each individual can discuss any concerns, likes, dislikes, etc. with the CEO. This past week, Grant mostly talked to Adam about how he doesn't like monsters. What a funny boy! We are hoping that as he grasps the concept he will be able to sincerely express what he thinks about what goes on in the family. Perhaps he will let Adam know that he doesn't like it when we say no. That will then give Adam and opportunity to validate that feeling, express why we have to say no sometimes and then ask Grant for some input on how he would like things to change if any change is possible. Grant loves the concept and it has been really fun to do this. Here is a copy of our Board Meeting Minutes for your reading pleasure. Some items have been blacked out for safety/privacy purposes. You really should read through it--Adam did an awesome job with it. He is so Clever!

Barrow Incorporated

Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors

Held November 21, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Barrow Incorporated, Inc. (the "Company" or the "Family"), was held in the kitchen of the Company in __________ on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at approximately 8:30 am PST, pursuant to notice duly given.

There were present the following persons:

Adam ___________

Jacqulyn ____________

Grant _____________

Grace ____________

Inaugural Session: It being noted, Barrow Incorporated was officially founded on __ ___, 2004 in ___________ and the Board of Directors having met unofficially from time to time, it was resolved to hold an official meeting to ensure the vision of the Family is maintained and observed. This meeting, being the first Board of Directors meeting officially held, several items of business were set forward.

Titles for management: The Board addressed the titles for each member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management. Following a discussion and upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was:

RESOLVED, that effective of the date hereof, Mr. Adam Barrow is elected as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, otherwise known as "Father" and to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that effective the date hereof, Mrs. Jacqulyn Barrow is elected as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, otherwise known as "Mother" and to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that effective the date hereof, Mr. Grant Barrow is elected as the Vice President, Operations.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that effective the date hereof, Miss Grace Barrow is elected as Director of Public Relations.

Board Meetings: The Board addressed the necessity of convening on a regular basis. Following a discussion concerning the needs of the family and upon a motion duly made and unanimously approved, it was:

RESOLVED, that effective the date hereof, a Board Meeting will be held on a weekly basis, preferably each Saturday morning, or at another time which the Board sees fit, pursuant to notice duly given.

Executive involvement: The Board addressed the need for and the required improved corporate governance resulting from personal and frequent status meeting between the Chairman and each individual member of the Executive team. After discussion and upon a motion duly made and unanimously approved, it was:

RESOLVED, that effective the date hereof, each Sunday, the Chairman will hold an individual Management Business Review (MBR) or PPI with each individual member of the executive team and Board. Such meetings will occur at least weekly every weekend, or as frequent as the Chairman sees fit.

Calendar: The Board discussed the calendar items for the coming week and other noteworthy items.

Sunday, November 22, 2009 - Bishop's Fireside - to be held at the _______________ All members of the Board of Directors will be in attendance either at the fireside or in the nursery with assigned care takers.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - Family pictures - to be held at _______________________.

Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving day - to be held at the offices of Barrow Incorporated in ________________.

December ______ - Visit with Ty Turner, old missionary friend of Mr. Adam Barrow who will be visiting the area.

December ____ - Dinner at Karla's - to be held at Karla's house at ____ in ____________.

Other Items: The Board also discussed other items such as Christmas plans and logistics.

Adjournment: There being no further business of the Board, and upon a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 AM.

Respectively submitted - Mr. Adam Barrow