Another Kesler Family Music Video - Summer 2013

Carol of the Bells - Kesler Annual Christmas Video

Enjoy the latest video!!!

Family Feud!!!

So a lot of you know that a few of my siblings and I went to Atlanta, GA and played on the the TV game show Family Feud. It was a blast! A once in a lifetime opportunity! It was, for sure, one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. Thinking back now, it doesn't seem like it really happened, but it was so cool. Very surreal!!! Well, they have finally informed us of the airing and it will be on Monday, Oct 1st on KPVI (Channel 6 here in Idaho) at 2:30PM - airing in Utah at 6:30PM. I'm sure you can check your local listings to see where it airs in your town.

We are so nervous and excited to see it and see what all they cut out. We were actually filming our show for a little over an hour and they have to cut it back to 20 minutes. Steve Harvey is a hilarious guy and we all came back with sore mouths and hands. Lots of laughter and clapping. 

The whole process was pretty cool. Something we will cherish for the rest of our lives! It's crazy how different it is to play watching at home and play being on stage. Totally different. 

Needless to say we had a blast and will never forget this amazing experience! Remember to watch on Monday, Oct 1st!

Brynlee - 8 1/2 months old

Well, I can't believe Brynlee is already 8 1/2 months old. It's crazy how fast time flies!! Scott's sister took some pictures of her a few days ago and here are a few!

She even tried to get Jax to take some. It was difficult, but she got a few.

And then there's Koen . . . He was not too excited about taking pics. Can you tell?

Austin was no where to be found as pictures were taken. So we will have to catch him next time. Thanks so much Kaci!!!

Good Time Music Video

Here is our annual summer Kesler Family Music Video!!! Enjoy!!

SCOTT MADE IT ON ELLEN!!!

Scott's Entry for Ellen's Dance Dare!!!

So Ellen Degeneres issued a dance dare on her show and my sister, Kelsi & I decided that Scott HAD to enter! After some major convincing (& possibly some bribing) we got him to do it. We had him dance behind some of his co-workers. The girls all caught him, but the office manager had no idea! He did a great job! Way to go, Scott! You are the best!

Merry Christmas from the Kesler Family!!!

So much to be thankful for . . .

This Thanksgiving was a very special one for us. Brynlee Kae Ulrich was born into our family on Wednesday, November 23rd. 

On Tuesday night we headed to the hospital around 10:30 and I was already dialated to a 6. They immediately hooked me up to IVs and gave me my epidural. We then sat and waited as I was slowly progressing. Scott was a champ! Poor guy had a terrible bed, but was a trooper. With people coming in every 5 seconds all night, you are bound to get NO sleep.

Scott even got to help with the epidural.

At about 3:30 AM they checked me again and I was at an 8. They put me on pit just to get things moving a little quicker and that ended up backfiring. They kept checking me and I was continually at an 8. They finally decided at 7 AM that they were going to just break my water. The doctor broke my water at 7:15 AM and things went really quick from there. At 7:30 I felt like I needed to push. With every contraction it got more and more uncomfortable. Finally they allowed me to push and I pushed 3 times and Brynlee was born. The thing that made it even more special is that Scott was able to deliver her (with the Doc by his side). Scott did everything. It was really neat!

Brynlee was born at 7:43 AM weighing in at 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long 

Proud Daddy!!!

My mom was kind enough to come and stay with the boys the night we went into the hospital. They came over and visited us the morning she was born! It was so fun to have them there and to see the excitement of having a little sister!

Austin & Brynlee - he has been so excited for so long and was so thrilled that she was finally here!

Jaxon & Brynlee - We were worried how Jaxon would respond to her, but he has been so cute with her.

Koen & Brynlee - He wasn't really interested at first because Cars was on TV when he got to the hospital, but he came around!

On Thanksgiving Day we were lucky enough to go home. 

It was a very special Thanksgiving. We are just so grateful to have her here and and that she is healthy & strong. We are so grateful to have such wonderful kids & feel so blessed. I am personally grateful for a wonderful husband that has helped me through this whole pregnancy and made the delivery as comfortable as possible. He has been so patient and loving despite my moodiness and discomfort. I am truly grateful that families are forever! What a wonderful Thanksgiving! A great reason to reflect on all that we are blessed with!

Kesler Family Videos on Studio 5 KSL TV in Utah

So Studio 5 in Salt Lake City, UT has discovered our family music videos and wanted to know all about them. Since Kelsi (my sister) is the brains behind it all, they invited her to be on their show and explain how to make them. She did a fabulous job and made the family proud. Here is a link to watch the clip of her on the show and to see a little of each video!!! So fun - way to go Kels!

http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=71&sid=18036995

Annual Kesler Family Music Video

Back in Action!!!

Wow! We have been out of commission for quite some time. Our computer died and we were without one for 2 months. Scott was very kind and actually bought me a new one for my birthday. So here we are . . . 

Well a lot has happened since Jax' birthday, but it would take forever to update, so we will start from now. 

Austin just turned 6 two days ago. It is crazy to think that he is 6 already. Wow how time flies!

We didn't go all out on the cake this year, but he was pumped about the Mario characters.

He struggled blowing out the candles at first, but he got there.

He had a lot of family there to celebrate with him. Thanks so much to everyone that came. 

He got spoiled from EVERYONE! Stars Wars Leapster game . . . 

Beyblades . . . 

Lego set and light up car . . . 

A lego table to play all of his legos on . . . and more.

Koen was really wishing it was his birthday!

Jaxon's favorite part was the birthday cake. He downed it. He ate it a lot better than his own cake on his birthday! He was such a happy camper as long as he had cake in front of him. It was hilarious!

All in all - Austin had a great birthday. Thanks again to all those that came and celebrated with him and for the very nice gifts. He is so lucky!!

Some other big news in our family is that we are expecting our 4th baby! Crazy to think, but we are so excited!!!

I am 22 weeks along now and definitely starting to show. 

The boys are so excited to have another baby. Jaxon on the other hand is not so sure. We were at the cabin with my family this last week and there were 4 new babies there and anytime Scott or I would hold one, Jax would get so mad. We will have to see how he does. It could be a challenge.

Since I am 22 weeks along now we do know what we are having . . . . . . . 

and it is . . . . . . . . . 

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A GIRL!!!
We are so excited! The day we found out, Scott went around the office at work saying, "Who's the man?" The boys are so excited especially to get a girl! We all can hardly stand it. We are due December 5th! It seems like an eternity away, but I'm sure it will fly eventually. The pregnancy was really rough at first - probably worse than the boys. But about 13 weeks I leveled out and feel pretty good as long as I eat when I am supposed to. So pink is coming into our home and we can't wait. 

Dance Day 2011

On the show 'So You Think You Can Dance' they are having a National Dance Day and they posted a video for people to learn. We all decided to learn it and it is so much fun! Scott is on the front row in yellow. Wow - does he have some moves or what!!!

National Dance Day 2011

This is one of 2 videos that we made this year at our Kesler family reunion. More to come . . .

Michael Meets Mozart

Here is another amazing composition by Jon Schmidt!!!

Jax' Birthday!!!

Now that this was a month ago- I thought I had better blog about it. Things have been crazy and so now I can finally do it. On March 18th, Jaxon turned 1 year old. It's crazy to think that it's already been a year and how fast it has gone. Where does time go? Scott's sister Kaci took some 1 year pics of Jax and these are a few of my favorites:

It's just so weird to think that he is 1. But its true!!! For his birthday we had a Sports party. Kaci came to the rescue again and helped me with the party. This was our centerpiece (yeah I'm cheap).

We made Jaxon his own personal basketball cake.

 Kaci put together these yummy cupcakes with super cute football sprinkles.

 And to polish it off, she made these luscious sugar cookies - aren't they so cute?

 Jax' birthday wasn't the best day for him. He didn't feel well and wasn't really into it. It's always so sad when you get so excited about something and then the kids just don't feel good enough to enjoy it. It was sad!

 This was the happiest he was all day. We gave him some of the balls from the centerpiece and he was loving it.

 The other 2 wanted in on the action as well.

 He kindof got into unwrapping the presents, but it wasn't nearly quick enough for the other kids.

 Someone gave him slim fast. (How rude!) j/k! It was hilarious! Way to go Keri & Bryce. Comical!

Scott & I had to jump in and assist because every time he would open a gift, we would all get so excited and loud and he did not enjoy that. He would immediately start crying and then have to get him calmed down for the next gift. It was a job for sure!

 It was time to blow out the candles and he did not want anything to do with it. I don't know if the "large" flame scared him or not, but whatever it was, he didn't like it!

 Scott finally just put some cake in his mouth to see if that would call him down and get into it, but . . . 

not so much! He was not so sure about the frosting on his hands.

Overall, it was a fun day for the rest of us. I hope Jaxon had a little bit of fun at least. Thanks to Kaci for all her help. It was a success!!! My baby is 1 - CRAZY!!!

What a Depressing Night!!!

So last night was a little depressing at the Ulrich household. We were all pumped up for the big day of NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 round especially because BYU and Duke were both playing that day. Needless to say the mood switched real quick as the games progressed. First we were all excited because BYU was keeping up with Florida and thought that this was it - BYU was going to make it to the Elite 8. Then OT began and the hopefulness went down the drain. Scott was so upset. It was rather comical really. It was just sad to see BYU have such a great season and get to this point and not progress, but Kudos to them for getting that far also. They were definitely a fun team to watch. 

And then it was time for Duke to take on Arizona. We were confident that Duke had this game in the bag. In fact, we were confident that Duke would at least make it to the Final Four - even the Championship game and eventually win the whole thing. The second half was super frustrating because Duke just couldn't make anything. Then Scott got REALLY mad. The game continued and our moods kept going down and down. When all was said and done, the Blue Devils got worked by Arizona and our night was officially ruined. Scott was not a happy camper. Duke was fun to watch all season as well!

Needless to say we had a rough night, but they are still our favorite teams. We will root for them again next year, but a definite damper to the March Madness. Our brackets are messed up like crazy, so we are rooting for the underdogs to take the championship. So, go Butler!!!