It is getting closer

Ok this is the last one tonight. Steph wanted to take some pictures of her tummy before Tieran arrives. So we had our cousin Jeremy take some pictures. His company is called Lowry Photography. He is really good. No I am not pregnant! It is big though.

from January Marco Bday

This is old but I couldn't not share with everyone. My wife is the best thing in the world. She is so good to me. This is the cake she had made for my Bday. I know my Bday was in January but I had to share since I figured out how to do this. She suprised me with a party of friends and family.

This cake was done by the same person that did our wedding cake. She is awesome. Dang I forgot her website. I will have Steph add it later.

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Steph is a good sport. Growing up in the city and then meeting me Mr. Outside she is willing to do anything. This is us on a day shooting.

4th of July

Welcome to Delta Colorado. Not much there but a few land marks. The UTE council Tree is a historical landmark.






Yes I admit while my Uncle was laying in bed and in Pain I went to see what there was around. My other uncle the Bishop "Matt" took us to see the Black Canyons National Park. Yup the same place Ric was trying to see from a motorcycle. He might ever see it now. The only place he knows in Delta is the where the hospital is. That might be a stretch cause he could barely remember anything with all his drugs.

Colorado has lots of mesas and ugly looking country. Looks will fool you though. Because if you drive to those mesas the revine bottoms are filled with water and trees. It is absolutely stunning. Like the Black Canyons. You drive a few miles into the hills and all of a sudden this 50 some odd mile 2,000 foot deep canyon pops out of thin air. It is breath taking.

We also had the good company of another uncle that was coming down to visit his sister before all this happened. The place turned into a party. It was so cool. Terri and Matt have really found a paradise that is a calm quiet place to be. Not so far that they are forgotten but far enough that if they want they can forget.

June 29 2009

Over the 4th of July my uncle decided to take a trip with some buddies

from his ward. No he doesn't have a Harley. I have never EVER seen him ride a bike in my life. We were concerned and tried hard to make him change his mind. But he insisted he would be fine. So the famous statement was "I have been riding bikes since before you were born." With a statement like that what could I say. He was going. Of course the same day he brought the bike over for his wife to see and while getting back on he burn a 3 inch burn on the inside of his knee. If that wasn't a sign then I don't know what to tell you. Anyway I am dragging this on but I am sure you can guess what comes next. Yes, yes he did. He was going through (or just getting to) the Black Canyon National park outside of Montrose Colorado. Could you guess anything different? Of course he wrecked! Or as his wife would say "Been there Ric'd that." Now there are differing stories but we will go with his because he is the one that suffered most. He was going through a corner and hit a rock and lost control. The bike started tail fishing on him and layed it down. As you can see in the picture the bike is fine. The seat was scratched, the saddle bags, the roll bars and the horn was bent, but not much more than that. I tease him and tell him he got scared and jumped. So the barrowed bike is ok and will survive. Ric on the other hand took some heavy bumps and lumps. His left left leg was a compsite fracture. Yes the bone was coming out.

He was lucky though cause it only strecthed his ligaments, vessels, and muscle. The break was clean with no other breaks or fractures so it fit together like a glove that was meant to be. :)
He has 6 broken ribs and a punctured lung and some abrasions. They put a plate in to attach the two bones.

He was really lucky. The best part of the situation was he was ambulanced to Delta Colorado. The nurse in the ER was concerned for him and said she new a Bishop in town that could come give him a blessing. Well when this Bishop got there he found out it was his brother in law. Yes I said brother in law. My aunt and uncle had just moved there in January and maybe just for this reason. Not only but definately to be there to help Ric. We spent a week waiting for him to recover so he could be transported home. Other than bumps he made it with no additional problems.

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WOW!! Things have changed. Not to mention who is controlling the blog now. I am going to try and keep everyone more updated.

Steph has been busy with the baby coming. We are both really excited for this new chapter. Tieran Avedon Morley will be an incredible life change for us. We are about Six weeks away. Of course what do I know about due dates. August 31 so whatever that translates to woman language for being born, that is it. This is the latest 3D image that was taken. The Dr. was worried cause Steph didn't measure right for as far along she was. So, they sent us to do more pictures. Steph is carrying the baby in the back and the placenta is in the front. She doesn't show like she is ready to pop but we are close.

I am one of the casualties of the economy. I got layed off on New Years day. I have been looking and so far have only recieved turn downs. With that being said, if anyone has any leads I would be glad to try and take a job somewhere. Enough of that.........................

Because I have such a cool wife and she lets me do cool things she let me take a trip. So for her benefit I took a picture of me fishing. Yes that is a cowboy hat. She calls it my Mexican hat. (No offense intented) She just likes to make fun of me. I have always said I would never EVER wear a cowboy hat but figure I am to old to care anymore. I mean I own horses and have owned all kinds of farm animals. I love to fish and it was raining that day so now you see it. Stephen and my nephew Raab came with us. He got to see his first fish and touch it. It was so funny cause when it moved he flinched and laughed. He is the cutest little kid.

Need I say more. He is growing fast and finally trying to get his words out. We had them at our house for two weeks after his new little brother Teejin was born. He is so good with his little bro. Teejin would start crying and if Raab was in the other room and could hear it he would say "huh" and then would run to wherever his little brother was and give him a kiss and kneel next to him. Freaking cool!!

Our Wedding Day

September 20, 2008

Its official ….We are now Mr. and Mrs. Marco Morley

It was the most amazing day...especially when I saw the look on Marco's face when I was walking down the isle. It was amazing to not only know he loves me but to see it in his face!! He is a wonderful friend, companion, and HUSBAND!!

Getting ready to walk down the isle

My little niece Samantha Nuvan

My two flower girls: Samantha Nuvan, Peyton Callister and my two bridesmaids Jessie Nuvan, and Kiernan Callister.

Man Marco looked good in his tuxedo… I think the look on my face says it all.

The most memorable thing during the ceremony was when Marco reached over and held my hand....this seriously made my heart melt. And I am sure he needed someone to hold him up since he was ready to pass out from the anxiety of how many people actually attended the ceremony. What a turn out. We are truly lucky to have family and friends that love us enough to sit out in the rain to see our ceremony...or was it because they all wanted to make sure we were serious about getting married ;)



The Kiss

We got the opportunity following the ceremony to exchange rings....and it was a neat feeling that this ring has symbolized two things to me in the past 3 months....1st...a promise to make a commitment... and 2nd the fulfillment of that promise and to always keep it. As cheesy as it sounds every time I look at my wedding ring I think of Marco and it makes my heart smile.

Bishop Alder introduced us for the first time as the Morley’s

Following the ceremony I got the opportunity to to talk to my Sister Tracey Whitley in Nashville. Her family did not get the opportunity to come to the ceremony, but she got to listen by phone. Many people wondered why Challene was standing up by the arch during the ceremony, and this was to hold the phone so my sister could hear the ceremony.

My dad was so emotional during the ceremony and even afterwards, I know that he was happy that I and Marco finally found one another and we were both happy.

My father loves Marco and he is the “golden child” to my family….he can do no wrong.

My mom Rosemary Ulibarri

My “new dad” Howard Morley

“Some things never change” I am arguing with my brother about being late to the wedding and he was mad at me for not waiting… both of us are NEVER on time. But I love him especially when he gives me one of his hugs.

My brother Greg Ulibarri showing his proud father face as he shows off his new daughter Mallory.

Marco loves Grandpa Morley more than I could ever express in words. It made Marco so happy to see him smile so much.


My new niece Mallory Lynne Ulibarri born September 11th, 2008. Her mom Lesley was even nice enough to dress her up in our wedding colors. That was the best wedding gift....since I did not think they were going to bring her to the wedding.

I love Grandpa…he is so cute.

Grandpa must be giving Marco some good advice

Getting ready for the reception. We are so blessed to have family like Shauna, Trish, Challene, and Chelsea that helped so much with the reception and made it look beautiful. We love you guys!!

Aunt Maria

Flower was very interested in knowing just what I could possibly be hiding under my dress.

Our nephew Raab was making sure there was plenty of water in the bucket….or was that plenty of dirt in the bucket??? We love you Raab

Marco getting a little advice by my 2nd mom Norene Calvert.

The Ulibarri’s

The Morley’s



I could not stop laughing because of what Grandpa said…Our little secret!



Shauna and Ric Morley (Marco’s Aunt and Uncle)

Robert and Rosemary Ulibarri (Stephanie’s Mom and Dad)

The Calvert Family (Stephanie’s 2nd Family)

Challene Calvert (Best Friend and Sister)

Who can resist a crazy picture…you can’t be serious all day (Sorry Norene)




Our cute centerpieces that came together with the help of Challene and Shauna and Trish… thanks you guys!!!


The ice cream buffet was great: 6 flavors of ice cream ( Chocolate, Vanilla, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream, Butter Pecan, and of course Bubble Gum) with 3 toppings ( Hot Fudge, Carmel and Strawberries)

We caught Howard in the middle of enjoying his ice cream… classic!!



Pictures of all the mothers and sisters on their wedding day from both families. I got this cool idea from my friend Jessica Wiseman years ago.

These are all of the pictures that were displayed on the tables:

Grandma Archuleta (Stephanie’s Maternal Grandmother)

Lucia Morley ( Marco’s Mom)

Rosemary Ulibarri (Stephanie’s Mom)

Bonnie Fullmer (Marco’s Second Mom)

Challene Nuvan ( Stephanie’s Second Sister)

Chelsea Morley ( Sister in Law)

Lesley Ulibarri ( Sister In Law)

Shauna Morley ( Shauna-Mom our Second Mom)

We also had pictures of Stephanie's Sister Tracey Whitley, Norene Calvert (Steph's second mom) and Marco's Aunt Terri Clark (she is the one responsible for introducing us....Thanks Aunt Terri...we love you) but unfortunately I did not have them scanned to put them in the blog. :(

Grandpa signing as a witness for marriage Certificate

Robert Ulibarri signing as a witness for marriage Certificate

Signing our marriage certificate

Marco wanted to have something extra ordinary for the wedding cake. He had an idea to place a digital picture frame inside the cake. To be honest I was very scared how it would turn out but I told him he could do anything with the cake that he wanted. So we meshed our two ideas together…my idea for terms of endearments and his for the photo frame. And I must say he is rather proud of the cake…it was a hit…everyone thought the cake was AWESOME. Also many people thought the cake was fake… but it was real.

Marco is laughing because he has been telling me for weeks to prepare to have my face slammed with cake. And I had been begging for weeks for him not to… in fact at this very moment I said

“ Please honey, please don’t do it” and him being a wonderful husband that he is agreed not to do it....but............

I’ll I have to say is MY PLAN WORKED AND MAN DID I SLAM THAT CAKE IN HIS FACE!!!
He immediately told me that I told my first lie as a married couple….Sorry ;) but it was well worth it!!

YUMMMY!!! Red Velvet Cake with Cream filling

We'll that is the wedding in a nutshell....we want to Thank everyone for coming to the wedding and reception. We love you all...and we especially miss everyone that could not make it.

Love,
The Morley's