Thursday, December 4, 2008

The Story behind the picture

First, I wanted to post some pics of my two little heartbreakers, and then the story... Enjoy!









Ok, so we are getting our pics taken at this awesome little rundown barn near our house, and inside the chicken coop (where the previous posted pic was taken) is a huge pile of nice big boxes... I'm thinking, 'wow! Those would be nice to have for storage when we move in May...' So after we take some shots and Teri is getting pics of my kids, I go in to check 'em out. I go to push one aside and it won't budge... OK, something is inside that box, something is inside all the boxes!!! This pile is as tall as I am!!! I call Cam over to check, and sure enough, there are TV's, Computers, Cameras, Vacuums... wow!!!!! So we call the police and let them know what we've found and then head out to finish up our picture session. On the way back home we see 4 cop cars parked there, one with lights blaring and sirens going, and like 8 cops looking through the barn. Later that night a cop came to get a statement from us. In total, there were 47 items in the coop that were stolen, all from Sam's Club. They had already caught someone the night before with the same merchandise but couldn't pin this to him since we didn't see anyone. He also said it was an inside job... how pathetic that people think they have a right to steal... Anyway, Sam's Club never reported it missing so the cops said the stuff would go up for auction in 30 days unless someone else can claim it... Anybody need a new flatscreen tv?!!

16 comments:

rindy said...

umm... i could have used one of those TV'S!!! :-) your fam pics turned out to be SO CUTE! teri did a great job and i love the colors you guys picked. (obviously i saw the ones in color on her computer). cute family! it's those Birch genes i tell ya! jk and i LOVE campbell's Christmas dress you made. she looks adorable!

Unknown said...

Wow - that is quite the story Chelle! So do you guys get first dibs on any of the stuff since you found & reported it?! :)

Adam and Nikki said...

That is the best story ever. I told my co worker and her first thought was. Man they are some honest people. Then her next thought was, I wish I had taken pictures in that barn. LOL. My thoughts exactly.

Love the dress. Please teach me!

Trevor and Heather Caffall said...

How funny, we drove by those places the other day and saw a bunch of cop cars. We were wondering what was going on... no we know. I bet you get extra bonus points with Santa for being so honest :) Happy Birthday yesterday by the way. I hope it was GREAT!

Stacey said...

wow! That is cRaZy!!
You guys deserve a reward...Just a few cameras or something! :)

Fun story.

Carie Annie said...

Oh your kids are such cuties!!! and I need to find and old barn to get pictures in ooooh just realizing there are lots of places like that here, now all I need is Teri to drive 6 hours just for a photo shoot :) I'm slowly getting to know people here so maybe I can ask one of them to take our pictures.

Bree said...

Hey Michelle! Just checking in, hope you don't mind! Your pictures look beautiful! Your kids really will be heartbreakers! :) Funny story too...I can't believe that! Hope you have MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The Hull Family said...

That is such a funny story! You guys are so good to call the police. I don't know what I would have done in that situation! (Probably nothing)
You're kids are so dang cute!! Jace is so grown up now!!

Mikaela said...

That is a crazy story. I'm glad the robbers weren't anywhere around. The photos are so good!! She is a talented photographer.

The Lakes said...

Your son looks so much like you! You look fabulous miss you :)

Colton and Ashley said...

Crazy!!!! I'm glad you found out about it though! I couldn't believe that when you called me! Colt wants to know when the auction is??????:)

Jodi Jean said...

wow ... CRAZY story.

the pictures are CUTE CUTE CUTE!!! cambell's dress is adorable.

Anonymous said...

oh my goodness, how super cute are your kiddos! so the nanny action has been fabulous I love it! I miss visiting with you and seeing the kiddos--hope things are well!

Anonymous said...

okay so I read the story after my first comment on how stinkin' cute the kids are, holy cow--Matthew and I cannot believe it! what a crazy story!

Liz said...

Michelle, you are quite the popular one with the comments on your blog..check you Mrs. Popular. Well I missed seeing ya this year at your parents. We actually spent Christmas Eve with them, Jules and her fam and your crazy brother Jeff. I feel so sorry for you! I wanted to tell you those dresses came out sooo cute. And Julie did such a good job on hers too-luckily she had you give her your directions if not she could not have done it ;). Hope you guys are doing good and had a great Christmas. Take Care!!

Charis said...

Awesome story and cute pic of the family. Where are ya'll headed after Cameron graduates?