Life as a Barnhurst

A new year and another audition!

2010-11-01T12:32:00.000-07:00

I can't wait til early next year, that is when I am trying out for X Factor. I tried for American Idol, even though I wasn't thrilled about being on there. I could care less about being on tv, but I want the experience. Even if I don't win, I would love to make it as far as I can. Then I am a little wiser on how to do things.

In the meantime, I am getting a vocal coach and I am learning to play my guitar. Which will help, since I have lyrics without melodies. I can't wait!

Hopefully it doesn't turn out to be like American Idol, having tried out for them, I lost respect for the show. I see it really is only a show. Sucks, but it's real.

Finally better!

2010-11-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

So, dad went out of town and that is when mom and kelsea got sick! Nice, I was hoping the first time I would have some help, but I was also relieved because then Dallas wouldn't get sick. He is such a hard worker, if you even say a day off he freaks out. Wow, because last night he was not feeling well and some how by morning he convinced himself he is.

Anyways, we got sick and we camped out downstairs. Mainly, because I had no energy to even move. So at least I could trap her in a little spot. Well that worked for a little bit, when she wasn't feeling well she would cuddle and I loved it. Then she was running around and jumping like a crazy person all over. She thought it was so hilarious that she could get away with naughty things, lol.

I can't believe how smart they are. However, the best part is she seemed to intrinsically understand that I was really sick and she would help me and rub my head. She would even give me kisses! I love kisses and yes, they helped.

The power of baby kisses!

American Idol try outs!!

2010-08-22T12:19:00.000-07:00

San Fran was so beautiful and crazy! The weather is something I have never witnessed, I couldn't believe that the fog moved so quickly. The scenery was gorgeous and worth freezing to see. The vibe is so different, almost like everyone just goes with the flow.

Traffic was another story, I have never seen so many angry drivers or people who couldn't drive. We reserved a Hyundai and it was very compact. When driving on the freeway, other cars would drive in our lanes with us and push us out of the way. Crazy! I couldn't believe it. I thought Utah drivers were crazy, but obviously in a different way.

The cars also just put their emergency blinkers on and stop in the middle of the road, literally. Pedestrians walk whenever they feel and we almost hit one.

Despite the driving, it was so much fun to explore. The Fisherman's Wharf was not really my thing or Dallas', because we don't eat fish. However, Pier 39 was awesome and we ate by the water at Luigi's Pizza. Pretty good.

We saw the haunted Winchester House, but really it was quite amazing. All the details and she was very innovative for her time. We really enjoyed that.

We wanted to see Alcatraz, but it is booked way in advance. We didn't know and so we missed out. Oh well, we will see it next time!

American Idol was quite the experience. Meeting hundreds of people around you and in your section. Most of which are really good and brave to be attempting anything like this. It is very realistic, none of the producers or employees care about you. They make it very clear, just listen and you won't have to hear them yell at you.

I loved sitting next to the people I did, they were so much fun. Nervous just as much as I was. Some girls in front of us had binoculars and were studying the tables, which we noticed table 3 was barely handing anything out. The table consistently gave everyone 30 secs to sing, but sent them all home. Except some costumed people.

We all agreed we didn't want that table. There were not a lot of people in costumes, but the ones in costumes, automatically made it through and were escorted. Ugh, tv. Everyone was upset, but more at the fact that the first five sections took over 5 hours to get through. It was past 3 before they barely got to 109, we were in 110. So, we waited a long time.

In that time, they handed out a lot of golden tickets and once they got to 109, it sped up significantly and they sent mostly everyone home. We were just anxious to get out of the sun, we were basically getting fried. Not fun, actually one half of my body was red and then it gradually decreased to my normal color on the other side of my body.

I auditioned with the guy next to me and we were told table 3, we looked at each other and i said we are going home. I thought maybe they were giving people a chance, because when we got there they let this girl through, she couldn't sing. She was climbing on the table to seduce the male judge.

I looked to see how many tickets they had and it was not a lot. In fact they had 6 or 7 more sections to go through, so I knew not a lot would be getting through. Two groups went before us, most were amazing and people were clapping for them in the other lines. They acted like they were deliberating with the papers in their face and sent all of them home.

My group sang and she seemed into it and she basically said, "Here's how it is, your group has really great singers, but you are not what we are looking for."

That sucked and as soon as you leave the tent, they come over with scissors and cut your wristband off and make you exit. In a matter of seconds, so you are still processing it and it sucks.

I admit, I was really sad, especially when there are so many people who were there for the right reasons. They only care about rating, certain tables are designated for certain people. You only have a true chance at a few. Mine was looking for bad singers and crazy people. So when they say you are not what they are looking for, it's true. You are a bad singer or crazy and no matter how good, they can't let you through. Sucks, but it is life.

Hopefully the online auditions are fair. It was great to meet people and I have never been around more talented people. And everyone needs rejections to become stronger.

Good luck to everyone that tried out!!

American Idol

2010-08-11T13:52:00.000-07:00

So a lot of time has passed, Kelsea is a year and a half on the 16th. Which means that we have been married for two and a half on the 23rd, kind of fun.

This year has brought a lot of up and downs and it is only half through, lol.

I decided last year to myself that I would try out for American Idol and I am surprised that I am actually doing it. Since I was little, someone I trusted told me I was a horrible singer and since then, I never sang alone in public again.

I realize it is all in my head and so I am ready to tackle my fear head on and I am so glad for all the support that everyone has given us! It has been amazing. I have sang for my cousins, sister and family, and all sorts of people. Who knew that maybe I was pretty good at singing.

This whole journey ends or begins hopefully next week on the 19th, I can't wait and I am hoping I get through to the next round. Now all I have left is to choose an outfit. I have two and it has been a pretty hard choice. Ugh, oh well.

I am singing "The Loving Kind" by Girls Aloud or "Umbrella" by Mandy Moore. I like both, but both are so different. Dallas wants me to sing "The Loving Kind", because it shows my range more. I am just nervous, that if I get there and become nervous, that I won't hit the high notes.

Oh well, there is no turning back!! I am ready and I can't wait for it!

Teeth, work linch and a new job!

2009-09-29T14:58:00.000-07:00

Pictures are coming soon, but Kelsea just got her bottom teeth in about a month ago and they are so big now!!! I cannot believe that my lil girl is so big and getting teeth. She has gnawed her crib and everything she can get in her mouth. Especially her mom and dad's arm!!!

I finally got a job, where I can stay at home with Kelsea. I work for kgb_ the information bureau. So, it should be interesting. Since we had to buy a new car, our money has been tight. so, what I make will go towards the car and other things and then we will be where we were before the car. It is definitely an answer to our prayer, litterally!

Today Kelsea and I went to Dallas' work and she was passed around. They have been wanting her to come in and next time will be Halloween. I am glad that Dallas has a good work environment.

Anyways, I will put some pics of her teeth up soon!

23!!!

2009-09-21T20:04:00.000-07:00

I have realized that my time being 22 is coming to an end. Goodness, where does the time go. Everything has happened within the last few years so fast, especially having Kelsea and watching her grow. I cannot believe she will soon be a year. Wow, and I thought that time would go so slow.

I am not really wanting anything for my birthday, just wanting to have to some quality alone time with my husband. We need it for sure and it would be nice to have an adult night. Not that she is high maintenance or anything, but she still requires a lot of our attention and love.

Not to mention that recently she has been taking to not taking a nap. Crazy, she can go all day. I am just not sure I can keep up. Lol.

2009-09-16T17:30:00.000-07:00

Our lil girl moves so much our goal has become to keep her in her bed. I used to tuck her in and worry about her being covered by the blanket, now all I care about is that she is in her bed. Thank goodness for the ability to lower the crib setting. Here are some pics of her trying to escape.

Seven months!

2009-09-16T17:21:00.000-07:00

Kelsea is seven months today!!! I cannot believe it and it just reiterates that time goes by too fast. I have been staying home with her and it has been an amazing experience. We took her to the doctor yesterday and he was amazed at how fast her motor skills are devloping, he says that by the most she will be walking by nine months. Wow, I was okay with the idea of ten, eleven or twelve months, but nine. Goodness, she is always on the move. I love it, but sometimes, I wish she would slow down.

Our new goal is for her to wave, hasn't happened yet. But it will someday and I cannot wait. Also she has gotten her first two teeth. Her top teeth are starting to bulge and trying to come in. It is amazing how teeth can excite a parent. I mean nine months your child is inside you and all you can do is wait for everything to happen.

I remember imagining what it would be like to have her walk or try to talk. Now that she has been doing these things actively, I imagine more things. I think that I am destined to be amazed at every development.... all but her teenage attitude maybe. :)

A year and a half into eternity...

2009-08-23T12:17:00.000-07:00

This month on the 23rd marks us being married for a year and a half. we have been together overall three years, it is so weird to think how fast time goes by. I love my lil guy and always will. We have definitely had ups and downs, but more ups. I can't imagine being with anyone else and he gave me the greatest gift of having Kelsea.

I cannot wait until our two year anniversary and for the rest eternity to see how our life plays out. it is fun to know that we will be able to spend forever with our best friends and people we love. :)

I love Dallas forever!

Our second photo together!

Our engagement photo, I loved them all. We were so happy to be together and our love kept us warm. It was freezing!!!

It was so much fun when he came to see me in Florida, we had so much fun. He even had fun at Disney World! I can't wait to go back.

Our cute pic of us after we had Kelsea!! <3

Six months and growing!!!

2009-08-23T11:38:00.000-07:00

I just love my lil one... she is the best baby I could ask for. She has definitely made our lives so much better! She is now six months. I cannot believe it, it has gone by way too fast. She has always been a mover and now you can't keep her still. She has figured out how to scoot and she tries to crawl, not exactly there yet. But she will be!!!

I love kissing her and hearing her giggle!!

I love this face, I call it the popeye face. :)

One of our first outings!!! We went to the temple and saw the beautiful flowers and took pics with the fam.

This is one of my favorite pics, she is just too cute!!!

I love this pic of Dallas and baby Kelsea, they are too cute together!

She was blessed when she was about two months and she was so beautiful! She never cried and just let everyone hold her.

One of her very first outings, we went to Thanksgiving point and saw the beautiful Tulips.

Too cute!!! :0p

First cereal feeding, she was 4 mos.

Her sassy face!!! Lol.

Learning to crawl...my lil mover.

We love baths. :)

She used to hate the swing and then one day she loved it and she fell asleep.

First time in the jumperoo.

I love cuddling her...she is just too cute.

22

2008-11-17T09:15:00.000-08:00

I'm now 22 and it has been fun, finding out we're having a girl and all the surprises. Dallas got me a cricut expression for scrapbooking and it is so much fun. He also took me to Leatherbys, an ice cream shoppe. It was so good! The best part is Dallas stayed home just for me!

2008-11-17T09:10:00.001-08:00

We went to see Gina and David and of course everyone else. It was the first week of Oct., so we were there right before my bday. Gina did an ultra sound on me and we are having a girl! I'm excited, a little nervous, but of course happy. We want to name her Kelsea renae or Kelsea Marie. I love her already.

Another surprise is that Dallas' family surprised me with a party. It was so nice, definitely unexpected. They're great!

Our baby room!

2008-11-17T08:47:00.000-08:00

We painted the baby room when Gina and David came up to visit. We had so much fun! I just love how her room turned out.

Our baby!

2008-09-30T10:35:00.000-07:00

We went to the doctor's yesterday and we got to see our baby! It was an amazing experience, just to hear the heartbeat! I can't wait til Sat when we can find out the sex, I can't wait any more. I can feel the baby move all the time now... very active. I love it. Dallas calls the baby our little monster. Lol.

Insurance troubles...

2008-09-19T10:43:00.000-07:00

So, we thought we had a doctor lined up, not as easy as presumed. I went through a twenty minute interview and with each person I spoke to, I told them what insurance provider we would have in Nov. So, the nurse approved us and said we would be able to schedule the next day. We would be seeing the nurse until the last two visits and then we would be seeing the delivering doctor. They said it would be 445.00 + fees. Not fun. So, we agreed to that. Well I called the next day and tried to schedule an appointment. It was a different receptionist. We went through the same information again and she asked what provider we would have. As soon as I told her, she said I would have to find another doctor's office. I was so upset. She said that they used to deliver at the hospital our provider would allow, but now they deliver at a different hospital. Now we are looking for someone new, it is so frustrating. I was so set on finding out the sex of the baby. Now I have to wait some more. Hmmm...this should teach me patience. The funny thing that came from all this. We assumed that we were about four months along, she asked me questions and then she was all you are half way. I was so stunned, our estimated due date is Feb 10. I am five months, but I am not really showing. I have a semi bump, where you can tell I am a little bigger than usual, but it is not too obvious. Our baby will be here so soon. I hope we are ready. I know Dallas will be a great dad.

We're pregnant!

2008-09-10T08:25:00.000-07:00

I am still getting used to the fact that we are expecting a baby. Ever since I found out, I have been having dreams all the time. My dreams I am with my baby and it is a boy, and it is just a great experience. I can't wait to find out what the sex is, it would be awesome if it was a boy.

So, we've known since June. I was at Youth Conference and I came home and took about six tests. I couldn't really wrap my mind around it. Dallas was in the Bahamas and I was all alone. Not too fun, especially when I have to wait for him to call and I was dying keeping it to myself.

I was more scared of if I was ready, not if he would be upset. Since it was not planned, it was a surprise. I wondered if I would be the mom my baby deserved. Then I was happy, because I was blessed with this opportunity. Heavenly Father obviously has trust in us as parents.

Anyways, we are so excited and cannot wait to go to the doctor hopefully this week or the beginning of next week!

Mamma Mia!

2008-09-10T08:17:00.000-07:00

I'm a huge fan of Mamma Mia and I got to see it! I loved it. I made Dallas, because he is a good sport to go with me for the opening weekend. Then I went with Jen, it was fun. It was so entertaining to see Dallas' expressions. Lol. He would keep repeating,"I'm the only guy in here, Brittany!" He did well though and a few more guys showed up.

Goodness, I have been a fan of ABBA forever. It was nice to see the movie, because I would love to see the play. Maybe one day....

Family and Anniversary!

2008-09-10T07:49:00.000-07:00

My family came to Utah at the mid part of August and it was fun to see them. They stayed for about a week and we just basically hung out. It was also nice, because I got to see my aunts. I loved it! I had not seen them in forever! It was so fun just to catch up.

The fact that I'm pregnant really hit, because we went shopping for some clothes. It is amazing to think someone is inside of me, but I'm glad that it is going well.

On the 23rd of Aug. Dallas and I had been married for six months, where does the time go? It seems like yesterday we got married. However, it is weird, because it is hard to think of a time he was not in my life. Life is better with him by my side. I am blessed. He is a great husband.

Dallas also went on the hunt, the elk hunt he goes on every year. I missed him a lot. It was good to have him back. I'm glad that he could have fun with the boys though. :)

Dallas cut his hair!

2008-09-10T07:22:00.000-07:00

Dallas came home one night and decided that he would like to cut his hair. It is funny, because when he wants something, he remembers everything! Lol. So, he reminded me that since he promised to grow his beautiful hair out for the wedding and that he kept it until then. goodness, he makes me laugh. Since he does get so hot, I said fine. It is his hair anyways. :)

Dallas teaches the 12-14 year olds in Sunday School and they always have something to say. Especially how he looks different every week. This time when he went, they were stunned. It was hilarious. They now call him JT. I just laugh. I like him this way, but I love his hair.

Dallas' Birthday!

2008-08-11T14:55:00.000-07:00

It was Dallas' Birthday on the 27th, and we had fun. He decided that instead of a cake, he wanted to have a pie. And this year nothing was going to stop me from using his birthday candles. Overall it was just a fun day, just being together.

Here are some fun pics...

My dog Frodo.

2008-08-07T16:24:00.000-07:00

So, I finally got my dog. Here are some pics of him.

Our engagement story

2008-08-07T16:01:00.000-07:00

This is for those who have not heard the story, being biased I believe it to be the perfect moment.

First of all it was the day before my birthday and Dallas said he wanted to go show me the Manti temple, which I had never been to. I was really excited. At the time I had a learners permit and he allowed me to drive most of the way to the temple. He had bought me a cd I had wanted forever and we listened to it all the way there and back.

It was kind of cold that day, but when we got there we walked around the grounds. It was so beautiful. He was acting kind of weird, but he denied anything was on his mind. By the time we got around to the back of the temple, we sat down on the bench overlooking the field below.

He asked if I would like to have another present, so of course I said yes. He took out a dog collar, I immediately got excited, because I had told him I wanted a puppy.

"Oh, my goodness you got me a puppy," I said.

His face was priceless, as he responded," No, I didn't get you a dog."

I was so sad, because I believed he had got me a puppy. Confused I asked why he gave me a collar. He responded that it was for the future and asked what was on the collar. I had been so wrapped up in getting a puppy, that I had missed the ring on it.

That is when he took it off and he asked me if I would marry him, I didn't hesitate. I said yes. Even though I had always teased that I would say something like, "oh, I'm sorry. I did not mean to mislead you, but I'm afraid I have to say no." I was too happy though.