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Trip to Arizona

2012-02-26T08:35:00.009-08:00

On the 2nd of Feburary we went back down to Arizona to see my Brother and sister-in-law and to go to a gourd festival. We got there the day before so that we could get in a little bit if visiting. I would have liked to stay longer but its really hard to get my husband to set still for very long. Maybe next time I will have to leave my husband home.....My nephew and his family were going to come down to, but at the last minute werent able to. I hope my brother and sister-in-law know how much I love them and thank them for showing us such a good time. Hopefully they are going to come up here this summer to see us. The gourd festival was great. I filled my whole trunk full of differnt sized gourds. There were food venders, and venders for anything pretaining to gourds. It was fun and I think that next year I might get a booth there. We saw a lot of beautiful gourds but none quite like the ones I do. Here is a picture of the gourds that I carve and a knife that my husband made. These next pictures are of some of the venders there.

The Month of January

2012-02-11T17:30:00.000-08:00

I took a couple of little trips in January. My husband has been wanting a rock saw He makes arrowheads so he wanted a saw that he can cut slabs of obsidian. There was a rock and gem show in Quartzside Arizona so we decided to go. On the way down we spent the night in Las Vegas. Of coarse we cant just go through that city. We stayed at the New Orleans. Its a couple blocks off the strip but we had gone there for dinner a couple of times, so we decided to stay there this time. We really had a nice room.

The next morning we got up early and headed to quartzside. We got there fairly early and spent the rest of the day looking at all the booths. Hank found his saw and I got a couple of beautiful necklaces. We spent that night in Prescott Arizona and then came on home the next day. A couple of weeks later I was invited to go with my friend Penny to Saint George. She was doing a marathon. This is Penny before the race started. After she finished the marathon we headed for Vegas and spent the night there. We had a blast. She had been past Vegas before but had never been on the strip or spent the night there. We had a blast checking everything out. She had to be back to work Monday morning so we got up the next morning and headed home. It was a fast trip but sure a lot of fun.

CHRISTMAS DAY

2012-01-12T16:54:00.000-08:00

I know I am a little slow. We had a wonderful Christmas day. All of the kids were here. Our daughter and her boys came down and spent the night Christmas eve, and then Brandi and Eric and our great grandbaby came down early Christmas morning for our traditional big breakfast.After breakfast and the dishes were all done we opened presents.I think our grandkids had a good day. I know I sure did. I got a Kindle Fire and love it. This is what we got our great grandbaby for Christmas.
He wont be able to ride it for awhile but we couldnt resist. He was spoiled rotton but I say that is what grandkids are for. He got some cute things from his Grammy but one thing he really liked was this He kept giving it big hugs. We had a good day but I am glad its over with for another year.

OH CHRISTMAS TREE!!!!

2011-12-14T16:52:00.000-08:00

We had a great Thanksgiving week-end. The Grandkids were in Salt Lake for Thanksgiving but were home on saturday. We were able to get every one together this year to go get trees. It was the first time our Grandbaby had walked in the snow and he had fun. Of coarse Brandi and Eric and me and Hank found our trees right off the bat. Jamie was the hold out for the perfect tree and by being patient she found a beauty. Brandi and I were both jealous but if anyone deserves a perfect tree, its my daughter. I even had help decorating my tree this year. I really appreciated it kids.

After the kids got the tree decorated my Grandson and Great Grandbaby are admiring it.

A Couple of Little Trips

2011-11-23T12:41:00.000-08:00

Back in October we went to Albuquerque to see the Balloon Festival. By the time we got to Moab, it was raining and rained on us the rest of the way there. We should have known what would happen, but we went anyway. The two days that we were there the festival was canceled and we didnt get to see one balloon go up. We did some shopping at Old Town, Sportsman Warehouse and Sams Club. Of course we did go to Sandia Casino for their breakfast buffet. The only balloon we saw was in the hotel lobby. The first of November, we invited my brother that lives here and his wife to go with us to Arizona to see our oldest brother who moved there in May. This was the first time we had been down to see him since he moved.Their home is beautiful and I was envious of the weather. We set out on the patio and really enjoyed the sunshine. Of course thats why we waited until November to go. Any thing earlier than that would have been to hot. Here are some pictures of all of us and their new home.

A lot of hard work

2011-10-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

As soon as we got back from our vacation we tore right into removing the old tile from our kitchen and dining room. We had the old tile for 15 years and it just didnt look good after we remodeled our kitchen. It was alot of hard work but I absolutly love it now that its finished. It seemed like it took us alot longer but then again we are getting older and I guess slowing down in our old age. Hank did a great job, but then again I have always said that there isnt anything that he cant do. I had pictures of us taking out the old tile but somehow they have disappeared. So until I can find them , this is what the finished product looks like.

The Highlight of my Trip

2011-09-27T13:45:00.000-07:00

This may sound cheesy to some of you but to me what we did was so fun. We did the tour of Graceland.I was a teenagaer when Elvis first came on the scene and so like all little girls I thought he was the greatest. And I still think that today.I never ever thought I would see Graceland or anything else down that way , so when I knew we were coming home through Memphis, I knew what I wanted to do. Thank goodness Hank liked Elvis to. We did see him twice in concert. Once in Las Vegas and again at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake. This will be the last post about our trip. Im sure everyone else is bored about it but as I said. Graceland was the highlight of our trip. Here are a bunch of pictures.

Sorry about so many pictures but that was only a few of the hundreds we took.

NASHVILLE

2011-09-14T13:18:00.000-07:00

On the third day of our trip we spent in Nashville. We went to the Grand Ole Opry but the next show wasnt until Friday and we werent going to be there. We did get to see the building and the grounds and did a little shopping.Then we went right down town. Saw Fort Nashbourough right on the river. We saw some cool old clubs. We walked up and down the streets and went into some cute little shops. We saw a paddle boat that had glambling on it. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed every minute of it.

Fort Nashbourough

Grand Ole Opry

some things we saw

2011-08-28T11:59:00.000-07:00

On our trip we really saw some beautiful country. We covered ten states. On our way to the sale we went through Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and then we spent most of our time in Tennesee. Everything was so green and pretty. Grass everywhere. No weeds like we have.On our way home we went through Arkansas, Oklahoma,Texas, New Mexico, and then home. This is the arch that is in Saint Lewis. We crossed the Missouri river, the Ohio river, and the Mississippi. I could not believe how big the Mississippi is. The Arkansas line is in the middle of the bridge as you were crossing the Mississippi. Kentucky was a pretty state but I think Tennessee was my favorite. It was really beautiful.
We saw a big fire in Arkansas and there are big crosses on the side of the road. We saw quite a few of them.
This is it for now. There will be more to come.

Longest Yard Sale In America

2011-08-20T12:50:00.000-07:00

I dont know how many of you have heard of the Longest yard sale in America, but we have been hearing about it for a couple of years. Hank got laid off in July and we wanted to go somewhere so we decided to try it out this year. It starts in Gadsden Alabama and goes 647 miles to Hudson Michigan. It only lasts for 4 days so there is no way you can cover it all. We are not big yard salers but thought it would be fun and we could see some new country while doing it. We had planned on going to Gadsden and going north but on our way we stopped at a tourist information center and ran into some people from Kentucky who had done it before and were headed to Crossville Tennesee where they were going to start. We decided to do the same thing. The yard sale is on what they call the I27 Corridor. As we got off on our exit there was a resturant right there so we had breakfast and then started hitting the sales. They were set up all over on both sides of the road.
This was one of the guys selling all of his treasures We stopped at this old time store. They had about 40 people in their parking lot and all around the store selling. It was a fun time looking through the store.

The first day of the sale, we only made it 18 miles. The second day 20 miles. Its for sure you cant go to fast or you might miss something. There will be more to come about our trip on another day.

WATERFALL

2011-07-11T09:29:00.000-07:00

We read in the paper about the water going over the stillwater dam so we decided to take a ride and have a look. Hank worked on this dam from start to finish and we have been back up there a few times, but this time it was really something to see. It was really beautiful.

OUR LITTLE HAM

2011-06-25T14:18:00.000-07:00

Brandi, Eric, and our Great Grandbaby came down the other day and spent the afternoon with me and stayed for dinner. I hadnt seen our baby for a week or so, so I was happy to have them come down. I cannot tell you how cute and lovable this baby is, and he is becoming quite a ham.Every time I would talk to him he would crinkle up his face and close his eyes and really give me a big smile. We went out on the lawn for a little while and he had fun crawling all over. He is about the cutest baby I ve seen in a long time. Of coarse I am sure every Grandmother feels the same way about their own Grandchild.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

2011-06-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

A few years ago when we went from Las Vagas to Albuquerque, we bought some Indian pottery. Hank wanted to get some more so when he had a few days off for Memorial day we decided to go. The only thing was, we couldnt quite remember just where the place was. We knew it was between Flagstaff Arizona and Albuquerque. So we decided to go to Flagstaff and then over to Albuquerque so we wouldnt miss the place. We decided to go a different way this time to see some new country. We went to Hanksville and then down Glen Canyon and then on to Mexican Hat. We saw some really beautiful country,We stopped at this store in Hanksville that is built in the side of the mountain.
Heres a couple of pictures going down the canyon and then when we got to the green river before we crossed the Glen Canyon Bridge.

After we crossed the river we came to this rock called Jacobs Chair, I thought of my Grandson and thought he would get a kick out of it.
Next we came to The Natural Bridges Park and decided to stop. We had to do some walking but saw some beautiful things.

We spent that night in Flagstaff. The next morning we headed east and finally found the place we were looking for, We bought some beautiful pottery.

We went on and stopped at the Route 66 casino to see a car show and then on to Albuquerque where we spent the night. We went to the Sandia Casino for a while. Had a nice dinner, and the next morning we got up early and headed home. It was a fast three days but fun.

A GREAT DAY

2011-05-15T11:25:00.000-07:00

a little slow in posting about Mothers Day but I had a great day. I saw both of my kids and all of my Grandkids, so that always makes for a good time. I hadnt seen the boys for a while so I was really glad to have them here. We played with the baby, took pictures, and had hamburgers and chips. I love my family so much and always look forward to them coming down. Our baby is growing so fast that every time I see him he is doing something new. He scoots on his belly and can get anywhere he wants to go.. He kept coming over to his Grandpa to pick him up. He had a big day to. When hes here he doesnt want to sleep so when he finally does let himself go to sleep hes out like a light. Here are a few pictures of the day.

CUTE PICTURES

2011-05-05T10:25:00.000-07:00

I have a lot of really cute pictures of our baby so just thought I would share a few.

BUSY COUPLE OF WEEKS.

2011-04-12T09:36:00.000-07:00

I have been really busy the last couple of weeks, and have been putting off blogging because as things have slowed down I have gotton lazy. In the last two weeks, I have made 4 trips to Salt Lake, 1 trip to Fountain Green, and a trip to Wendover. Of course the first trip to Salt Lake was to the Scrapbook Expo. My friend Penny went with me and you just know we got up at 4:30 am to go get in line. We saved tables because we were going to have 14 in our group. This is my friend Penny.
This is the group of us at dinner at the Olive Garden.
My daughter and her friend came out Friday afternoon after they got off work and met up with us for dinner and then went back to the expo with us.
We were out there Thurs, fri, and came home sat. That Monday my daughter and I went back out to Salt Lake for the day. The following week-end I went to Fountain Green with my Niece to see my Brother and Sister-in-law. They have sold their home and are moving to Arizona. I dont know when we will see them again so we wanted to go spend the week-end with them. Their oldest son and his family came down and we really had a good visit. My brother and sister-in-law took us all for some really good mexican food and then we went back and visited. They are pretty much packed and ready to go.My brother had some hats that he hadnt packed yet so we got a little silly.
My nephew and his wife. The following Wed. was Sandras birthday, so they got her a cake.

The next week we went to Salt Lake for Doctor appt. on Tues. and again on Friday. After we got through on Friday we went on to Wendover. I had a great time and this time when I played 21 I quit when I was ahead and came home with double the money I went with.
Even though it was so busy, it was very enjoyable.

BLESSING

2011-03-08T10:02:00.000-08:00

This last week-end we had our baby blessed. He is the cutest baby and we love him so much. He was all dressed up and his tie was almost bigger than he was but he was styling. His great great Grandparents came out and his other great Grandma was here.Of coarse I wouldnt have missed it for anything.He already has two teeth poking through at four months. Hes going to be an early bloomer. I just cant seem to get enough of this little guy. Sure do love him.

By the time we had our picture taken our baby was getiing really tired of being passed around from person to person because everyone wanted to hold him so he was really getting cranky. He wasnt about to be still any longer.

SURPRIZE!!!!

2011-02-21T08:43:00.000-08:00

I know I posted about my brothers 80th birthday last week, but this last saturday they had a surprize party for him. Of course that would be the day we had a crazy snow storm but there was a pretty good turn out anyway. It was held at the Strata building in Roosevelt.We had dinner and got to visit with family we hadnt seen in a while. His Granddaughter and great Granddaughter flew down from Washington state. It was supposed to be a surprize but he said he had known about it for a week. I guess someone isnt very good at hiding what they are planning.My brother and his cake and blowing out the candles.

My brother and his family. My daughter and his granddaughter and great granddaughter.

Me and my brother. I have no idea why my hand is on his belly.
These next three guys are my sisters boys and their wives.
Both of my kids were there and even my Great Grandbaby came to meet his great uncle Ray.
The only thing missing was our older brother and sister-in-law but we were glad that they didnt try making it in that crazy snow storm. As soon as this miserable winter is over with we will be seeing them.

BIRTHDAY BOY!!!!

2011-02-12T17:37:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was my bothers birthday. He was 80 years young. Tonight Hank and I took him and his wife out to dinner to celebrate. We should really do this more often instead of just on his birthday, because we really had a nice time. Even though they just live in Neola we hadnt seem them for a while. It was so good to just visit and laugh and enjoy being together. Not to mention, the food was delicious. He wanted to go to the China Star for Chinese food. They do have very good food, in fact the best chinese food in the basin and they give you enough that you can eat for 2 days. When we left we were stuffed and we all brought enough food home for tomorrow. This is my brother and his wife.
Just look at this plate. Doesnt it look delicious?

PRESIDENTS CLUB

2011-01-19T10:17:00.000-08:00

This last week-end we were invited to the Presidents Club Banquet for Big D Construction in Salt Lake at the Little America Hotel. Hank has been a member of the club for the last 12 years. We decided to go so we got a room at Little America and made a week-end of it. At 6:00 was a social hour and then the banqet started at 7:00.The entre was a combination of filet mignon and samon, and I have to say that was the best samon I have ever eaten. After dinner, awards were given out. Hank didnt get an award this year but that was ok. We had a great time and look forward to next year.

FUN SUNDAY

2011-01-10T09:23:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday the kids came down for lunch and ended up staying for dinner.Im all for keeping them here for as long as I can. We made Lasagna Rolls for dinner so that was a good enticement to keep them here. Of coarse , you know I enjoyed my Grandkids and especially my Great Grandson. He is at a really cute age where he is starting to smile at you when you talk to him and really wants to answer you back but just cant quite yet. It had been 12 years since we had a little one around so I am going to throughly enjoy it. Here are a few pictures of the day. Of coarse my Grandbaby is in every one of them. What can I say.

CHRISTMAS IS OVER

2010-12-29T08:52:00.000-08:00

We had a great Christmas this year although we always do. The kids all came down and spent the day. We started off with the usual big breakfast. Then came the present opening. We all got some great things but I am mostly grateful that we could all be together.Our great grandbaby had a couple of catnaps through out the day, but he hung in there with the rest of us. This is the tree before we started opening presents.
Aiden is only two months old so we were more excited for his presents than he was. Next year he will be alot of fun.
Here are a few other pictures of the day

Aiden was finally so tired so we gave him to the best baby sitter in the house and he got him to sleep.

Its only a couple of days until the new year. Here is hoping it is a wonderful year for everyone.

Thanksgiving Week-end

2010-12-02T10:03:00.000-08:00

We had a great Thanksgiving. The kids were here,we had a good dinner,and the day went great.Dinner even seemed easier this year. Maybe it was the new kitchen. lol.The only bad thing is, I shouldnt have made so many pies. Im the one eating them so they dont go to waste. Thats pretty bad. Friday we went in shopping for black friday. Brandi and Eric and of coarse Aiden met Jamie and I for lunch and then we went to Santas Workshop. That night we went and saw Burlesque and it was really good. I could easily see it again. Sunday we were going to go cut our tree, but it was snowing so we decided to wait until this coming week-end. The kids came down later that afternoon for Homemade Turkey noodle soup.That was nice because I got to hug on my new Grandbaby. I am so in love with him.
My son put his hat on so you couldnt see his face. He doesnt like to be put on my blog

MY NEW KITCHEN

2010-11-22T08:32:00.000-08:00

I have a new kitchen and I love it. We have been working on it all summer and fall. It has taken us so long because Hank has also been working and just working on my kitchen on week-ends. I was never really happy with my old kitchen. I didnt have enough room for everything and had half of my things down in the store room, but now I have plenty of room. I cant tell you how happy I am and think Hank did one heck of a job. Of course he always does but really went all out to give me what I wanted. Here are pictures of my old kitchen as we were dismantaling it. We completely gutted it.

And now pictures of my new kitchen.

Isnt it beautiful??

OUR GREAT GRANDBABY

2010-11-05T08:20:00.000-07:00

I can not tell you how proud I am of this sweet adorable beautiful baby, amd of our Granddaughter. Oh I know, your all thinking that I am just biased because he is ours but no, everything I said is true. He is beautiful and adorable.I am so happy to be his great Grandma. Its been a while since we have had a baby so we are so excited to watch him grow and see all the cute fun things he will learn along the way. Our Granddaughter and her husband are going to be such great parents. I guess that is enough bragging for this post but you can expect more to come. I really could go on and on but thats enough for now. Here are a bunch of pictures.

This is the sign at Wendys.

WEDDING IN DENVER

2010-10-01T10:26:00.000-07:00

Hank and I went back to Denver a couple of weeks ago for the second time in two weeks. This time for a wedding. Hanks boss was getting married and we were invited. We had a great trip and a great time, but hope not to go back to Denver for a while. Actually we stayed in Fort Lupton Colo. and the wedding was in Brighten. It was at a really cute little church and the ceremony was beautiful. Afterwards we went back to Fort Lupton for the reception. The trip home was nice. The leaves were starting to turn and the canyons were beautiful.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2010-09-24T10:15:00.000-07:00

This last Monday was my Birthday. I wont tell anyone how old I am, lets just say I am getting up there.My son beat my Husband to the punch and invited me out to dinner, so Hank will take me out for dinner whenever I decide, but I have had a crazy cold so we will wait until I feel better. And then my Daughter and Granddaughter are going to take me to dinner and a movie when something comes that we all want to see. So I am going to be celebrating for some time to come. My good friend Penny brought me these beautiful flowers. It turned out to be a pretty nice day.

Scrapbook Expo and a Baby Shower

2010-09-16T09:19:00.000-07:00

Last week-end we went to Salt Lake for the Scrapbook Expo and a baby shower for Brandi for family and friends out there. We went out Thursday night and did some shopping and then went to the Training Table for dinner. We didnt get up quite as early Friday morning as we usally do but knew some ladies that were nice enough to save us some tables. We met our friends there and had a great time. We went to the Olive Garden this time for dinner and it was delicious.

Tanya couldnt make it to the expo, but she met us for dinner. Saturday morning we got up and did a little more shopping and then went to Brandis baby shower. We had a good time catching up with family and friends. Brandi got some really cute things. The shower lasted about two hours and then we headed home. It was a great week-end.

Jamie and Janet acting silly. Sheila and I are both going to be great grandmas.

LABOR DAY WEEK-END

2010-09-08T10:20:00.000-07:00

We decided we should go for a drive labor day week-end and ended up in Denver. It was a good thing we took a bag with us. We really didnt know where we were going to end up. We are remodling our kitchen, so we went to Home Depot and got a few things, had a nice dinner and spent the night. On our way we went through Steamboat Springs, to Kremmling, and then down to I-70 just before the eisenhower tunnel. It was a beautiful drive. Country that we hadnt seen before. We came home on I-70 through Glenwood Springs, Rifle and on home. In Steamboat Springs we saw this Dinosauer.
This was a beauti9ful lake right out of steamboat. Eisenhower tunnel. It is almost 2 miles long.
We saw some beautiful country and one of the prettiest canyons was Glenwood canyon. This next picture is of the Taylor Draw Dam. Hank helped build it about 25 years ago.

OCEAN VIEW

2010-08-16T11:11:00.000-07:00

I love the ocean so that is why we decided to go to California on our vacation. I love the sound, the smell, the feel,everything about walking on the beach. Here are more pictures of our vacation.

BIG T AND OUR BIRTHDAY FUN

2010-08-08T10:27:00.000-07:00

Friday our Grandson turned 18 years old. Considering the rough start he had it is amazing. His Mom was only six months along when she had him and he only weighed 2lbs 2ozs and spent his first 4 months in the hospital. He has grown into such a fine young man and we are so proud to have him in our family. We thank the Lord every day that we were blessed with him. He has the funniest and sweetest personality. You cant help but love him and I dont know anyone that meets him that doesnt love him.His Mom took him and his brother to lunch and then I met them for a couple of games at the bowling alley. We had so much fun. Both of my Grandsons are quite the bowlers. As for myself, I cannot tell you how many years it had been since I had been bowling. I had forgotton how much fun it was. After the bowling alley, we went to the new ice cream store in town. We ate our ice cream and gave Ty his presents. He made out like a bandit and was pretty happy. I think he enjoyed his day. I know I did.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

2010-08-05T09:13:00.000-07:00

Hank finally decided to take a week off from work so we decided to go somewhere. The first night we stayed with Chuck and Becky in Winnemucca. The next day we were on our way to California.We went down through Carson City and Virginia City and then on to Lake Tahoe. Virginia City was pretty interesting.

We made 0ur way on to San Francisco but didnt want to stay the night right in the cty so after looking around for a while we drove a little south and stayed in Half Moon Bay, a really pretty place. The next day we started on down the coast toward Los Angeles. We stopped in Monterey Bay and went to the Wharf. We went in alot of the gift shops and sampled the clam chowder that was really yummy.There were a million [well not really] seals there to see.

That night we spent in San Luis Obispo. The next morning we were up and heading down the coast.We got to LA that day. We went to Long Beach where Hank was in the Navy but it had been so long that nothing was familiar to him. Here is a picture of the Queen Mary that has been made into a hotel in Long Beach. We spent that night in California and then the next day it was on to Las Vegas for a night and then on home. I think Hank was more stressed from the vacation than work so he was happy to be back to work on Monday. I have alot of pictures of the cosst and Malibu that I will post at another time.

BUSY 4th OF JULY WEEK-END

2010-07-08T10:55:00.000-07:00

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Yes, we had a busy week-end, but it was not having fun. We put a tin roof on our home, so we spent Friday, Saturday, and part of the day Sunday getting it done. And then Hank had to work Monday. A couple of guys that work with Hank gave up their week-end to help us. We really did appreciate it. Of course we went to the pow wow thursday night to get Hanks fry bread.

This is the finished product.Can you see the spots on the lawn where they lais the tin in the hot sun? Hopefully they will go away before to long. The people that came to help had the cutest little puppie. It hunted up every little bit of shade that it could find. I guess the only shade it could find was between our feet. lol.
We may not have had much fun but we are happy with what we accomplished.

BIRTHDAY LUNCH

2010-06-21T08:39:00.000-07:00

Friday was Brandis 22nd birthday. They were going to Salt Lake for the week-end so Jamie, Brandi, and I went to lunch before they left. I let her pick where she wanted to go and she decided on Arbys.I might be a little biased but I think she is the sweetest and most beautiful girl and I cant wait to see what an awesome mother she is going to be. I love her so much. Here are a few pictures.

CAKE AND ICE CREAM

2010-06-11T09:43:00.000-07:00

Wednesday was my youngest Grandsons birthday. He turned 12 and since he was having a bunch of his friends over to spend the night we all decided to meet in the park for cake and ice cream and watch him open his presents before his sleepover. What a great kid he is and we love him so much. I know one thing. They grow up way to fast.
Jamie made the cake and it was soooooo good. The whole gang This is his older brother. We teased him about his hairdo. I asked if he had just gotton out of bed and he said yes. Hes a typical teenager. Up all night and sleep all day. Love these boys.

OUR BABY

2010-06-03T14:47:00.000-07:00

Well, today was the day for Brandis ultasound so Jamie and I went with her and Eric, and also his mom. We had quite a crowded room, but we were all so excited to find out what we were going to have. ITS A BOY!!!!! Here is a picture of me and my Granddaughter, and then one of me with Brandi and Jamie before we went to the ultrasound.
Brandi, the two Grandmas, and one of the great Grandmas. Getting ready for the ultrasound.
Erics reaction when we found out what it was. I think he was excited.

WENDOVER

2010-05-27T08:40:00.000-07:00

Hank has been working really hard so he decided we needed to go somewhere this last week-end. Wendover Nevada was where he decided he wanted to go. It snowed on us across Strawberry and clear into Heber. Of coarse it wasnt sticking to the roads so it was okay. We stayed at the nugget and really had a nice room with a great view

Hank doesnt gamble, he just wanted to get away for a couple of days but I played some 21 and had a blast. That is my favorite thing to do in Nevada. Of coarse I left a few dollars there but that was ok. It wasnt much and it was worth all the fun I had. Here are a few pictures going down Daniels Canyon and how pretty it was snowing.

Busy Week-end

2010-05-19T08:04:00.000-07:00

We really had a busy week-end trying to get some new flower beds planted and also our garden in. We started early and worked hard all day but the results are good. We also had our Grandsons spend the night with us.They are such great boys, and we love them so much.I am so happy to have the garden planted. I love having a garden but I hate the planting part.I am really looking forward to fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. I finally got some flowers planted in the front to and this is what it looked like before. We put plastic down for weed control and we certainly need that out here. It was alot of work but I am happy with the end results.You cant really tell from the pictures but the roses are beautiful. Here are a few pictures of our grandkids. I will post pictures of the garden when its alot bigger.

A FAMILY VISIT

2010-05-04T08:54:00.000-07:00

My brother who lives in Neola, his wife, his daughter and I went to Fountain Green over the week-end to see our oldest brother. We had such a good time. Sandra had printed off a lot of old newspaper articles about our family, some going clear back to the 1930s and it was really fun going through and reading all of them. We went to Ephreim and had Mexican food for dinner and then came back and watched some really old family movies.What a great week-end we had. When we went to rewind the film they couldnt get the projecter to work so they did it by hand. This is me and my two brothers. You can see my sisters-in-law and niece in the mirror behind us. My oldest brother and his wife, Alberta My brother Ray and is wife Lou My brother and his daughter Sandra.

A DAY TRIP

2010-04-27T09:08:00.000-07:00

We are remodeling our kitchen so we had ordered a new entrance door from home depot in Rock Springs. Our son was going on a river trip from the Gorge down to Browns Park so when he heard we were going to Rock Springs he ask us to shuttle his truck and boat trailer down to Browns Park for him. We had not been to Browns Park and Jarvie Ranch before so we were happy to help him out and see some new country. We saw deer { about three hundred of them } at least it seemed like it. Also Antelope and Elk. We got the truck parked and then went to Jarvie Ranch to look around. Its a pretty neat place and would be great to take the Grandkids for a picnic and a day of fishing. It was about 9:00 and we were starving so decided to head on to Rock Springs to Cruel Jacks for breakfast. I think that is why Hank ordered the door from there so he could have breakfast at Cruel Jacks but when we got there it was closed.He ws really bummed. After finally getting breakfast, we did a little bit of shopping, picked up our door and headed home. All in all it was a pretty nice day. Here are a few pictures.

The Expo

2010-04-03T12:52:00.000-07:00

I went to the spring scrapbooking expo last weekend. A friend went with me and we had a lot of fun. We went out Thursday afternoon and did a little shopping, had a good dinner and were in our room by about 7:00. We got up at 4:30 Friday morning so we could get there and stand in line for hours. Sounds like fun doesnt it? Well it really is because there are things going on to keep you entertained until they start selling tickets.This was one lady dressed like a fairy or something that kept going around giving out little treats. If your a people watcher like I am its alot of fun. We met up with the same bunch of girls that we always scrapbook with. In stead of going down to the Olive Garden for dinner and waiting for an hour for a table, We went across the street to a Mexican resturant.It was alot faster, but I think we all decided that in September we would be going back to the Olive Garden no matter what the wait was. Here are a few pictures. The first one was Penny trying to hide behind all the stuff she bought, and doing a great job of it because all you can see is her hat and eyes. Here are some of the other girls and then a picture at dinnr. All in all it was a fun trip.

The man standing in the picture of us at dinner looks like he is having a great time although I havent a clue who he is. I didnt even see him there when I snapped the pcture.

BAR-B-QUE

2010-03-28T10:52:00.000-07:00

Last week-end we had the Grandkids down and we really had a fun day. Especially watching Jacob. He was the life of the party and quite funny. It was really fun seeing how outgoing and wound up he was. He was having a great time. This first picture of him is him snitching from the table before we were ready to eat. Brandi had been craving a cheeseburger so I had promised her one when they came down We made the best stuffed Jalepenos wrapped with bacon. I couldnt quite get everyone setting around the table Brandi and Eric brought their boxer down. They had him tied up for a while so he wouldnt chase our cats but when they let him lose, He chased one of our cats up the light pole. After the picture of Brandi and Eric and the dog are the pictures of the cat up the pole and Hank trying to get it down after they left. We really had a good day and even a little adventure getting the cat down.

Spring Cleaning

2010-03-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

OK, so I know its not quite spring yet and that we wakeup every morning to the fog, snow, and cold weather but we got started on our spring cleaning this weekend. I have to wash my walls in the living room while Hank is home to help me. We have open beam ceilings so my walls are really tall and it is quite a job.We have to haul in big ladders and all kind of things. We worked our behinds off but it sure looks nice and now it smells like oranges and is so nice. Although we got alot done it wasnt just all work. I entertained Hank to while we were working. We were trying to hang an elk head mount on one wall and it was really heavy. We had the sofa pulled out and a couple of ladders up. One for me and one for Hank. When we got it hung, I went to jump down and hit the top of the sofa back. It bounced me just like a trampoline, then onto the seat of the sofa and on to the floor. By the time I hit the floor Hank was laughing uncontrolably. When I realized I wasnt hurt, I started to laugh to and couldnt believe I hadnt broken something becaue it was quite a ways to fall. Im just glad its done and we had alittle bit of fun to, even though it was at my expense. Sorry I dont have any pictures of me bouncing and rolling around, but trust me it was funny.

Valentine Day

2010-02-16T13:59:00.001-08:00

I just wanted to show how beautiful these roses are that Hank got me for Valentines day. I was really surprized because he has worked the last 15 days without a day off. and worked a 10 hour shift on Valentines day so I thought for sure he would forget what day it was. To my surprize he came home with these. What a guy.

MORE ABOUT JACK

2010-02-14T09:08:00.000-08:00

I know that probably no one is interested in this but I just had to post about it anyway. This just goes to show you how boring it has been lately when all I have to post about is my cat.Oh well. he is cute and I think he is funny. Since the first time he spotted the tv he has been obsessed about it. He got up and tried to figure out just what it was. After a few minutes he got up on the love seat and watched tv. Thats his new thing. After he comes in and checks everything out he heads for the love seat and watches television. You all probably think Im crazy but thats exactly what he does.

JACK

2010-01-21T12:37:00.000-08:00

Jack is the name we have given one of our kittens. Hes the only one that likes to come in the house. We dont let him in very often, but when we do we really have fun with him. This is Jack. He is the biggest snoop you have ever seen. One day he was in here while I was in doing the dishes. We had just eaten dinner,I had been opening the refrigerator and putting things away and going back to the dishes when Hank finally said, where is Jack. I said oh hes around here somewhere, dont worry and then I noticed the refrigerator door wasnt quite shut so I went over to it and when I opened the door, Jack was hanging by his little claws to the second shelf. I screamed and everyone came running. Jack was pretty happy to get out of there because he was squeezed between the door and the shelves. It really was funny. The other night he was in here and he discovered the tv.He kept looking up at it and then plopped his little behind down and started watching. After it looked like he wasnt going to be moving soon, I started timing him. He set there for exactly 7 minutes before he finally moved.He set so still, not even the flash from the cameras bothered him. He certaintly is one of a kind and we love him.Hes alot of fun.

Cabin Fever

2010-01-11T09:40:00.000-08:00

Hank goes to work every day but I dont since I am retired. lol. So I was getting a little cabin fever. Hank took pity on me and took me for a ride to Rock Springs on Sunday just to get out of the house for a little while. Of coarse the big incentive for going to Rock Springs is they have a home depot and Cruel Jacks Restuarant where they have the best chili verde around.It was a great ride. The roads were good. I couldnt believe how little snow there was. There wasnt any snow at Flaming Gorge which was really surprising. There was snow in places but not nearly the amount there usally is this time of year. It was nice to get out but nice to be home to.
The Gorge -- no snow The Deer we saw.

2010-01-01T10:27:00.001-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!

A Great Christmas

2009-12-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We really always do, but it seemed alot more fun this year because the Grandkids came down and spent the night Christmas eve. They usally come down Christmas morning. We had pizza, and made sugar cookies and just had a fun time. The kids iced the cookies and it was funny because they would ice one and then eat one. When they got down to the last few they decided they liked them better without icing. I think they were just tired. When I got up Christmas morning I found them all asleep around the Christmas tree. We had our usual big breakfast and then opened presents. We got some great things but the best present of all was all being together. The cat even got in on Christmas. She is on top of one of the presents.

Opening presents and Jacob got to hand them out along with his uncle this year.

Winter Wonderland.

2009-12-20T09:20:00.000-08:00

When winter hit, it hit with full force.We have had below zero cold, snow, fog, you name it and we have had it. We are for sure having a white Christmas. With all of the frost on the trees and bushes, it really is beautiful. I just wish it wasnt so stinking cold. Here are some pictures showing how beautiful the trees and bushes are.

Christmas Treats and Goodies

2009-12-14T10:41:00.000-08:00

My girls were here yesterday and we got our candy and other treats made and some of them given out. We had a great time and quite a busy day.I started off making two breakfasts. My son and husband and I had breakfast thinking they would have eaten before they came down but guess what. They called as I was doing our dishes and wanted to know if I was fixing breakfast. So I made another breakfast but Jamie did the dishes. I thought that was fair. Jamie had been to in and out burger the day before so she got two hats for her and Brandi to wear.They looked so cute.They are being silly and having fun. We made mini cheesecakes. fudge, peppermint bark, hersey kiss pretzels, and hot and spicy pretzels. The day before I made cookies and raspberry cream cheese brownies.Brandi had to be to work at 4:00 and Jamie had a christmas party to go to but we got everything done and all in all it was a great day. Here are a few pictures of my cute girls and some of the things we made.

White chocolate cherry cheesecake cookies. Fudge that is almost already gone.

Oh Christmas Tree

2009-12-08T08:37:00.000-08:00

Last week-end, on Saturday we went to Salt Lake to do some Christmas shopping, and Sunday decided to put up the tree and do a little decorating. Of coarse sunday was a cold and miserable day, but the trooper I am I fought my way through the cold and blowing snow to my shed to get all of the decorations. not only did I have to fight the blowing snow but the cats trying to get in somewhere warm.It was quite a fight trying to keep them out with my arms full of decorations. I dont know if Im getting old or what but it sure seemed like it took me a long time to get things done.But its done now and everything looks pretty nice. The tree is pretty and in fact I think its prettier than the picture Im going to post shows. I love this time of year and cant wait for the Grandkids to come.

Fun Thanksgiving Week-end

2009-11-30T09:35:00.000-08:00

The 4 day week-end is over, and what a great Thanksgiving we had. We had a wonderful dinner,even if I do say so myself, since I was the cook, but it also was a very relaxing and great day. We ate until we were stuffed and then later on ate some more. The next morning, Jamie and I hit some of the sales although we didnt get up and be there at 5 like some people, but we still got the things we wanted and got alot of our Christmas shopping out of the way.Later on in the day we went to Santas Workshop to see what goodies they had this year.It was bigger and better than it has been for a few years.Saturday we went for a tree. Hank and I went by ourselves this year and we had the easiest time we have ever had finding a tree. Hank getting his saw ready
Hank wounded himself. Sunday we just chilled and enjoyed the day. I will post again after we get the tree decorated Its going to be beautiful.

Holly Fair

2009-11-19T07:42:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday,my girls and I went to the Holly Fair in Roosevelt. It was a pretty good one this year. We found some really cute things and kinda got a jump start on Christmas.We went to lunch afterward and then went down where Hank is working and got a tour of the new building he is working on. All in all it was a fun day. The only thing wrong was I forgot my camera so no pictures. I can hardly believe it because I usually keep it in my purse.Oh well. Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and then before you know it Christmas will be here. I believe this is my favorite time of the year.I cant say I like the cold and snow we will be getting, but I love the fun and spirit of the Holiday season. There are so many things I am thankful for.

Falling Leaves

2009-11-06T08:33:00.000-08:00

I decided to rake leaves off my lawn a couple of weeks ago. I didnt do it last year and then in the spring I had a really hard time with all of the wet leaves.It sure was alot easier, but I had one little problem. My Cats. You know how kids like to play in the leaves when you are raking? Well my cats decided that I was playing with them.They really had fun. It made it a little harder for me, but they were having such a good time, I couldnt resist taking a few pictures.

Fun in the corn maze

2009-10-26T09:17:00.000-07:00

Friday night I went to Bluebell with Brandi, Eric, Jamie , and Tyler to the corn maze. Jacob didnt go because he had a party he was going to. It was the first time I had been and it was so much fun. We got there at about 7:45 and after we got into the maze it took us and hour and a half to find our way out, but it was a blast. We stopped and got a hamburger on our way there and we certainly walked it all off in the maze.Brandi and Eric were so cute being our leaders, following the clues and trying to get us out. A few arguments were had because they each thought they knew the best way to go. Brandi knowing the answers to the clues and Eric checking tracks to find out which way to go.I really was glad they invited me to go. The only thing missing was my sweet Jacob.

The Big Hunt

2009-10-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

This last week I got a little alone time while my guys went hunting. They drew out for southern Wyoming for the deer hunt and they were so excited. Especially my husband because he is from wyoming and that is where he got his first deer and he has wanted to go back and hunt the same place.They left Wednesday and Friday night I got a call saying my husband had gotton a big one. He was a pretty happy camper. They came home Sunday night to get the deer into the meat cutter. My son still has two weeks to hunt so he is taking his time and looking for that really big one. I sure hope he can find it. Here are a few pictures.

My husband really enjoyed his hunt but was just as happy to go back to work on Monday. Now if my son can just get him a nice one,everyone will be happy.

Downloaded Pictures

2009-10-04T07:35:00.000-07:00

They finally downloaded the pictures from the Donna Summers concert.I hate the picture of me but then I have never taken a good picture as far as I am concerned.I will post all three because Jamie is a little slack in posting. Again we had a great time and here are the pictures.

Week-end in Vegas

2009-09-30T08:48:00.000-07:00

This last week-end I went to Las Vegas with my Daughter and her friend Amy.We went to Salt Lake thursday night and spent the night at Amys.We left for Vegas Friday morning about 6:00am and were in Vegas by about 11:30 their time.They let us check-in at our hotel early. We werent sure the rooms were clean yet so we decided to go have some lunch. We went to Ceasars Palace and had lunch at Planet Hollywood. We then walked and checked out the Forum shops in Ceasars Palace. We decided to go back to our hotel and relax for a while and get cleaned up for the evening. When it was time for dinner, we drove farther down the strip and parked and walked just a little way to PF Changs for dinner. We had a delicious dinner but of course we ordered way more than we needed. We did more walking on the strip just seeing the sights.

Later on in the evening I tried some 21, my favorite thing to do in Nevada. I didnt win big but I didnt lose anything either. In order to win big you have to bet big and I am just not that brave but I sure had a lot of fun.Saturday we had a good breakfast and then kinda of chilled most of the day. We had tickets to a Donna Summers Concert in Primm Nevada at Buffalo Bills.Its a 45 minute drive from Vegas so we left a little early because the friend who got us free tickets and backstage passes wanted to take us to dinner. The concert was wonderful. She sang some of her old songs but also has a new album out and sang those songs as well. We had a great time and then after we got to go backstage and meet her and have our picture taken with her. They wouldnt let us use our own cameras tho, but took our picture and will downloiad it to our computers. They havent done it yet but when they do, I will post it then. Here are a few pictures of the concert.

After the concert we drove back to Vegas and spent the rest of the evening having fun. We left Vegas about 9:30 Sunday morning for home. We had a great week-end.

My Company

2009-09-15T09:10:00.000-07:00

Last week, my Granddaughter and one of her friends came down to visit. I really look forward to them coming because with Brandi working its hard to see her when I go to town unless I want to go to where she works, but then she is busy and we dont really get to talk.They called me just before they got here so I walked down to Pelican Lake Cafe, better known as Pegs cafe to meet them. I used to own this cafe and ran it for 24 years. Its kind of nice to sit on the other side and let some one wait on me now.We had a good lunch and then came back up to the house to visit for a little while.Heather brought her baby with her and she is the cutest thing and getting to the age where they are so fun. Im already looking forward to the next time they come down.

The Rondevous!

2009-09-07T08:19:00.000-07:00

Every year in Fort Bridger Wyo. they have a mountain man rondevous.My husband and son hadnt gone for a few years, so they decided to go this year on Saturday. Its really not my thing, but I decided to go with them this year.We went up through Manila, Mountain Home and then to Fort Bridger.We stopped at sheep creek to see of the Samon were running yet but they were not to be seen. We have seen them there a few times.We got to Fort Bridger just as things were really getting started.The people that follow these rondevous really get into what they are doing.Here are a few pictures.

We ran into my husbands nephew who we hadnt seen in years.It was great to see him. When we left for home we came back through Evanston, Heber and on home. We did stop in Roosevelt and our son treated us to Chinese food. All in all it was a good day because I got to spend it with my Guys.

Fun Day Shopping!

2009-08-20T09:09:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went with my daughter and her youngest son to buy school clothes. Tyler went camping with some friends so he gave his mom and brother permission to pick out his clothes.Hes really trusting isnt he? But he did get some really nice things since he is going into high school this year. He will be styling. Now as for Jacob, he got some really nice things to.Everything he got he picked out himself because if anyone knows just what they want, its him. I have come to the conclusion that Jacob is going to be a leader in what ever he decides to do for a living because he certainly knows his own mind. Defintely not a follower.I got a real kick out of some of the things he picked out and even teasing him didnt make him change his mind. When he showed some of the things to his grandfather he agreed with Jacob. Go figure. He got this Hot pink shirt.We saw these hot pink pants and told him he needed them to go with his shirt but he didnt go for that. Here hes looking at some cool shirts. After we got through shopping we went back to the train in Heber and had some lunch. After we got home he tried on one of his outfits and his purple shoes. I dont know if they will show up very well, but they are purple. I told you he knows his own mind.

One of my hobbies.

2009-08-10T09:42:00.000-07:00

A few years ago, I took a class on carving gourds. It has been so much fun. Even though its time consuming I have really had a lot of fun. I have sold a couple and I have given alot of them away,and of course I have kept quite a few.The gourds that I am carving I grew in my garden a few years ago. You have to let them dry,clean the outer skin off from them aqnd then carve them. It takes about 3 days to completely finish one.These first pictures are one before I carved on, and then the finished product.Then the next pictures are ones I have done and kept.

Ive been tagged.

2009-08-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To:
1-My trip to Nevada to see my best friend.
2- Lunch with my daughter.
3-Having my hair done tomorrow.
4-Seeing my brothers.
5-Seeing my grandkids on tylers birthday.
6-Going shopping with Jamie and the boys.
7-Going to the scrapbook expo in Sept.
8-My kittens are all given away when they are a little bigger.

8 Things I Did This Weekend:
1- Went to breakfast with my husband Sunday.
2- Went to lunch with Jamie on Sat.
3- Did Laundry.
4- Cleaned house.
5- Watered the garden.
6- Mowed the lawn.
7- Went to a movie with my husband.
8- Made plans with my friends sister to go to Nevada.

8 Things I Wish I Could Do:
1- Make everyone happy.
2- Not be so hard on other people.
3- Maybe go to work part time.
4- Win the lotto
5- Have enough money to help my kids.
6- Be able to travel whenever I felt like it.
7- Lose weight!!!!!!
8- Lose weight!!!!!!

8 Shows I Watch:
1- The Bachelorette
2- CSI
3- Big Brother.
4- So you think you can dance.
5- NCIS
6- Cold Case.
7- Paula Dean on food channel.
8- Law and Order.

8 Places I'd Like To Travel:
1- Paris
2- Hawaii
3- Disney World.
4- A Bahamas cruise.
5- China
6- Egypt.
7- Spain
8- Italy

8 People I Tag:
1- Tanya
2- Mandy
3- Michele
4- Jamie

More Babies

2009-07-21T08:58:00.000-07:00

Well as you all know our cat had 6 kittens last April. We were going to take her in and have her fixed but when I called the vet he said we had to wait until she dried up from nursing her babies.As soon as the kittens were old enough we booted them outside, where they love being and we were going to keep momma in on the porch until we could get her in but one night she somehow got out and spent the night outside. Needless to say we now have 9 new kittens.She is a baby making machine.This time we are really going to have to be vigilent about keeping her in.We live out in the country and wanted the last batch of kittens because we dont want any mice but 9 more is a little bit much. Looks like we are going to be looking for some good homes that would love a cute cuddly little kitten.

Our new toy

2009-07-15T09:51:00.000-07:00

We have been wanting a fifth wheel trailer for a while now but just hadnt found one that we liked for the right price.Well, that has changed. We found one in Winnemucca, Nv. that we really couldnt pass up. The price was so good that we didnt even mind going all that way to pick it up, plus we got to see family.Its used, but the little couple that had it used it only once. The wife got sick and they havent been able to use it again. Im really sorry about that but they made us a really good deal. My husband also got to see his niece that he hadnt seen in about three years.Now that we have our fifth wheel and I can get my husband to retire, we may become snow birds in the winter. Wouldnt that be fun? Power washing the fifth wheel

The Powwow

2009-07-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

Every year on the 4th of July week- end the Northern Utes hold their powwow. This year was the 41st year.I believe my husband and I have been to almost all of them. My husband just has to go get some fry bread so we go every year.It is pretty neat to see. Some of the native dress is beautiful.They have booths selling all kinds of stuff from food to turquoise jewelry.Then at 7:00 every night they have the grand entry where you get to see all of the dancers and their native dress.If you have never seen it, it really is something to see. Their are Indians from all over the country dancing for money. They travel from Powwow to Powwow and its fun to watch the differnt ways of dancing. As long as they have it Im sure we will go. Especially for that fry bread.

Class Reunion

2009-06-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

My husband just had a class reunion. I wont tell you how many years it was but all I can say is it has been many many years since he graduated.He graduated in superior wyoming. On friday night there was a meet and greet. Saturday night a dinner and dance. This was all held in Rock Springs Wyoming and then on Sunday there was a picnic in the park at Superior.This years reunion was for anyone who graduated from there so there was a great turnout.Here are a few pictures.This first picture is of the bridge at Flaming Gorge.

A Little Vacation

2009-06-16T08:52:00.000-07:00

My husband had a weeks vacation coming so he decided to take it and do a few things around the house. He did work on the steps on the deck and then we decided to go to see his Nephew and his wife in Nevada. We left Wednesday morning and spent the night at the Nugget in Wendover.Here is a picture of the salt flats and the famous tree in the desert.
Of course when we left Wendover we left a little of our money behind. Not much though. Were not very big spenders. We got to Winnemucca thursday morning about 10:00.We spent the day hitting all of the antique stores and had a great time. Chuck and Becky took us out for Mexican food that was delicious. The next day we hit the yard sales and that night we bar=b=qued. We had a great time and a great visit.This is a picture of Hank and his Nephew Chuck. We left early Saturday morning and got home about 6:30 that night.

Weeds,Weeds, and more Weeds

2009-05-31T09:29:00.000-07:00

We tilled our garden spot and planted the garden and then I got to looking around and couldnt believe all of the weeds around the outside of our garden spot and in the rock work.I probably should of gotton some weed killer to spray on them but no, I decided to pull them so I could get some exercise.What a job it has been.I worked all week and it is starting to look better after hauling out 5 big wheelbarrows full of weeds.Ill work on the front side this coming week. Thank goodness it isnt as bad as the back was. I at least got the exercise I wanted..

Our Week-end

2009-05-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

Last week-end my niece and I went down to visit my oldest brother and sister-in-law. What a great time we had. My brother is a great story teller so we laughed and giggled quite late into the night. Another niece came over from Nephi with her new baby and stayed for a while. Her baby is absolutly adorable and we were so happy to see her. My sister-in-law is a fantastic cook so we ate alot,talked alot and just had a wonderful time. Sunday morning they took us out to breakfast.As I said my brother is a great story teller and my niece said she learned things about the family she had no idea about.She still likes us so I guess he didnt do any harm. LoL!!! I have been after him for years to write down some of the things he remembers growing up with my sister and other brother in the Hillcreak area of the Bookcliffs.Before we left he gave me a book of short stories about their times on the ranch and I was so happy. I have been reading since I got home and have laughed at some of their escapades and can just pictures the things that they did. It is something that I will treasure forever.

Moving my piano

2009-05-11T09:03:00.000-07:00

Since I have my scrapbooking room done and moved the desk into there I decided to bring my piano up from the basement since I now have room for it. My parents bought this piano for me when I was about four years old. We had my sisters piano but when she got married she came and got it. I remember crying because it was gone, so for my birthday thats what I got and started lessons. Its been down in my basement and of course I wouldnt go down there to play. I think with a litle practice it will come back to me. My husband and I moved it ourselves. If you have never moved a piano, you dont know how heavy they are. We had to move it from one end of the basement to the other, out the garage, and in to a trailer.Then up the driveway to the back porch. Then out of the trailer, up a few stairs to the back porch and on into the house.It took us about 3 hours to do this but it was worth it. It looks so nice. I need to get it tuned and them Im going to get back to playing. I wont tell you how long its been since I played it but Im excited to get started.

Our Cute Babies

2009-04-26T10:21:00.000-07:00

Our kittens are about 4 weeks old now and they are so cute I couldnt resist putting up some more pictures of them. They are still on the back porch but as soon as they are old enough They are getting booted outside. We bring them in every once in a while and play with them. They are so cuddly and sweet.Here are the pictures.

Finished Scrapbooking Room

2009-04-21T08:05:00.000-07:00

We finally got my scrapbooking room finished and I love it. It was done a few weeks ago but we were waiting for a desk we had odered.Now that everything is put away, I can actually see what I have and its great. Here are some pictures.

The Rest of Our Trip

2009-04-16T09:00:00.000-07:00

My husband is an early bird so we got up in Alburquerque and went to the Sandia Hotel and Casino for their breakfast buffet. It is one of the best we have found.Especially if you like Mexican food.After breakfast we headed toward Santa Fe.We had heard about a church with a beautiful staircase that was famous and had a great story behind it, so we wanted to see it. It is the Loretto Chapel and it was beautiful. I will tell you the story behind it. It was built in the 1800s. It had a loft for the choir but no way to get to the loft from the inside. They had carpenters come in to see if they could built a staircase but they all said no, it would take up to much room in the chapel. The sisters started praying for guidance and on the 9th day, a man showed up on a donkey with a hammer, carpenters square,a saw, and tubs to soak the wood in. This beautiful spiral staircase has no center support and is not held from the sides. When the job was done the carpenter disappeared without seeking payment. The whole chapel was beautiful. Here are a few pictures.

After we left the church we went through some of the gift shops and art galleries before leaving.
We then headed toward Bandalier National Park. We had to do alot of walking to see the cliff dwellings but it was great.I even got brave enough to climb up into one. I hate heights so about half way up I kept thinking I was crazy but I did it.

When we left there we headed toward home. We spent the night in Durango Colorado and then made it on home the next day. We had a great time and cant wait for the next trip.

Our Trip

2009-04-12T11:07:00.000-07:00

My Husband had a weeks vacation so we decided to take a little trip. We were going to head east, but with the weather the way it has been , we decided to head south so we ended up in Las Vegas for a couple of days. One day while we were there, we went to Indian Springs, about 40 miles out of Las Vegas to see my best friend from high school. We email each other now but we went years and didnt hear from each other, and then got back in touch again. Its nice to have a friend like that. No matter how long it has been we still love each other like sisters. After a couple of days we headed east through Arizona. We went over Hoover dam but they are building a bridge over the river so they can keep people off the dam. It is quite an undertaking. We went all the way across Arizona through Kingman, Flagstaff, and ended up in Alberquerque, New Mexico where we spent the night.Here are a few pictures of the first leg of our trip. Ill blog about what we saw in New Mexico in a day or two.My husband eating his footlong hotdog from slots of fun.

These are some places we saw going across Arizona. We bought some beautiful pottery along the way.
We went by the petrified forest and this is a petrified log. They were laying everywhere.

Our New Additions

2009-04-02T11:26:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday during that terrible wind storm our cat had her first litter of kittens.They are four days old and so adorable.Im wondering how attached my husband is going to get to them.Cant wait until they get their eyes open and start walking.Look at these cute little faces.

Ive been tagged

2009-03-30T09:05:00.000-07:00

I just got tagged by tanya so here goes. This was a picture I posted on my 6th post of my cute grandson on his birthday. Im tagging Mandy, Michele, and Brandi. Your supposed to post a picture from your sixth blog posting.Im not sure Brandi has posted six times but maybe.

The Expo

2009-03-24T08:58:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was the scrapbook expo and of course we wouldnt miss it for anything. We went out Thursday afternoon to do some shopping and then went to the Red Lobster for dinner.We were up and out to the expo at 5:00am to get in line.It was a lot more organized this year.All of the tv stations were there and it seemed like the waiting time went alot faster.We met up with all of our friends and had a great time. We went that night to have mexican food for dinner and then back to the expo.We have the cutest group of ladies that we scrapbook with.There is never a dull moment.

Tonya was mad because she couldnt blow her horn. HONK HONK!!!! This is the line going clear out the door.

Big T and Bowling

2009-03-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

The last day I stayed with my Grandsons, Big T bowled for the Special Olympics.I was so proud of how well he did, although I shouldnt be surprized because He is good at so many things. Most sports and computer games, and whatever he is interested in he does so well. He has such a sweet and loving spirit about him that you cant help but love him. And that is just not his family. Everyone seems to love our Big T. We are so thankful and happy that he is a part of our family.

The cheering section

My Grandsons

2009-03-16T08:25:00.000-07:00

Last week I went over and stayed with my Grandsons while their parents were in Las Vegas for a few days. They are such great boys and we had a good time. No problems at all.They were at school during the day so it was just me, Roscoe the pitt bull, and Chico the poodle.Chico was sick but Roscoe was a handfull. Hes sweet for a pitt bull but hes so big sometimes hes hard to handle.When the boys were home they took over with the dogs.Brandie and Eric came over Monday night and had chicken enchiladas with us. We kinda ate in shifts because eric and brandie both had to work but it was ok.My daughter and husband got home Wednesday in time to see Ty bowl for the special olympics. Im glad they had a good time but I know Ty was glad they got home in time to watch him. Doing homework playing games

Roscoe looking at me with adoring eyes.Chico didnt feel good.

How did this happen

2009-03-07T12:20:00.000-08:00

A few weeks back I blogged about our cat blackie that had gone to heaven, Well we still had his sister and we have really babied her since. Especially my husband.We have always had cats around but they were never allowed in the house, even when our kids were little and would have liked to have them in to play with. But this cat has somehow wrapped herself around my husbands heart until she can do about anything she wants.She cant wait for him to get home from work so she can come in the house. After he sets down she jumps up on his lap and just stares at him until he scratches and rubs her. If I happen to let her in she lays in his chair until he gets home. And now shes going to have babies so he takes even better care of her. I have never seen anything like it. The other night she had been laying on him for about a half an hour when he looked over at me and said,HOW IN THE WORLD DID THIS HAPPEN? I started to laugh. Our son was here and he said what do you mean? Hank said I was just wondering how I had let myself get so attached to this cat. I think its pretty funny.Im really excited about the babies.Hank has sure mellowed out so I guess maybe theres hope for him after all.

Oh My Gosh

2009-02-11T11:35:00.000-08:00

Today is my brothers birthday so I decided I would go see him. I havent seen him since my Granddaughter got married in October. I was setting at a red light in Roosevelt when a woman in a chevy truck rear ended me. Thank goodness no one was hurt, but my bumper is going to have to be replaced. The woman said her foot slipped off the brake, but I dont think so. She hit me to hard. Thank goodness she had insurance.Of coarse I called the police, but they said it was a non reportable accident. Since when is any accident non reportable? I called her insurance and made a claim and they said it was non reportable because it was less than a thousand dollars. She didnt even get a ticket. Back in my day, if you didnt call and report an accident or rearended someone you were in trouble.The person that rearends someone else always got a ticket.My, how things have changed.Thank goodness it wasnt any worse than it was and I got up to see my brother on his birthday.

Fun Weekend

2009-02-02T09:24:00.000-08:00

We really had a fun weekend. I went to Salt Lake with my daughter and granddaughter and a couple of her friends. It was Drill team competetion at uvsc in Orem. I know since Brandi is out of high school your probably wondering why in the world would they go and set there from eight in the morning until eight that night. Well we went to drill and dance competetions with brandi for a lot of years and its just something we love to do. And we do leave and do a little shopping because we know what time everyone is going to march so we dont miss anyone we want to see. Uintah took first in everything including the top three spots for drilldown, and of course the state championship.Robin, their coach is amazing. They were the defending state champions and they defended it very well.Robin was the coach the year Brandis team took state, so as long as she is coaching I think we will keep going. We had plenty of time to shop and have fun. These girls of mine really can have fun doing most anything.

My beautiful granddaughterBrandi and Ashley

scrapbooking room

2009-01-25T09:34:00.000-08:00

We have made remodeling one of our bedrooms into a scrapbooking room/office our winter project.It is going to be so nice. I havent scrapbooked in a long time because I dont want to drag everything out and then have to put it all away at the end of the day. If im not finished with what Im doing, in my room I could just walk away and then go back to it later. But if its in my dining room, where I would have to scrapbook now, I dont like leaving it out. Even though I havent scrapbooked in a long time I still keep buying and buying and buying. I have enough stuff to open a store. Anyone who knows me can tell you Im compulsive when it comes to buying scrapbooking supplies.But oh it is fun. Look at it this way. When my room is all done and I get it all finished I will have everything that I need. What fun it is going to be. I wasnt going to blog about this until my room was finished but decided to go ahead and then when it is done I will post again to show you the finished room. Here are a few pictures as we go along.

FOG

2009-01-18T09:40:00.000-08:00

Well. Its here. The winter really has not been to bad this year and I was hoping we would be spared the fog, but no such luck.We have had a little up to now on some mornings but after the sun has come up it has disappeared. Until yesterday that is. The last two days we have been socked in. It is so dreary and depressing and I am hoping that it wont last to long. I remember when we have had it for 30 days straight but Im hoping that since its so late into January it wont last to long.I have also seen it alot worse than it is today but never the less I dont like it. Sorry about the complaining, but fog and wind are the two things I hate most about the weather.Here are a few pictures I took this morning.

Blackie the Cat

2009-01-07T10:08:00.000-08:00

Well, I dont know if anyone will be interested in this but I felt like writing about it anyway. We got two little kittens last summer, and because we live out in the country and there are coyotes around we let them live on the back porch. They were just to little to be put outside to fend for themselves.I promised myself that I would never get attached to another animal because if something happens to them , its just to hard. Well, I got attached.Especially after I backed out of the garage and ran over Blackie. He ran into the porch and seemed to be fine. He limped around for a day or two but that was all. That was two and a half months ago.We babied him and his sister, let them come into the house all the time,laughed at them, loved them and were really happy they were around. We woke up Tuesday morning and Blackie was dead. What a shock. They had been in the house the night before wrestling and playing and seemed fine. His sister seems lost without him. We are letting her in the house alot so shes not alone. Needless to say if anything happens to her im done with the pets. Its heart wrenching, and I dont want to go through it again. Here is a picture of Blackie when we first got him. Hes hard to see but is right behind the sunflowers.

THE jensen get together

2009-01-04T12:06:00.000-08:00

On December 27th my sisters boys had their annual holiday get together. My sister passed away in 1995 but her sons have kept the tradition going.That is one thing she loved and counted on, was getting the whole family together at Christmas.One of the boys hosts the party every year, and this year it was her next to the youngest son, Max. My brother and I were invited this year, and it was really nice to see everyone. Some of the kids I hadnt seen in years and some of them have kids I have never met.We had a great meal and alot of catching up on family happenings.Here is a picture of my nephews and me and my brother.Someone said we looked like a bunch of hillbillies but thats okay. Their my family and I love them.

The New Year

2009-01-01T13:02:00.000-08:00

Today, is the first day of the new year,2009.Its hard to believe how fast the year sped by.I look back on it now and think,where in the world did all of the time go.Our year had some very stressful times,some really great times, but most of all, something that I am so grateful for, my family was healthy.It really means alot to have your kids and grandkids close and to know they are healthy. All of the other bumps in the road can be gotton through and most of the time your better off for having gone through it.Our granddaughter got married so we have an addition to the family.And a great addition he is. We all like him very much an know that he makes our granddaughter very happy.Im hoping the new year will be full of love, family, good health, and prosperity for everyone. Happy New Year.

Christmas is over

2008-12-28T11:24:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful Christmas we had.The kids and grandkids were here. They all got here about 9:00 am for a big breakfast before we open presents. We have the works.Sausage,eggs,fried potatoes, and red chili. It is one of big Ts favorite meals. When they are coming for breakfast he always asks me if were going to have red chili for our potatoes.After the dishes are done and everything is put away, we open presents. I have to say I was totally spoiled this year.I think we all got things we wanted and can use. I got a new video camera and my husband got a new garmin gps system. That will come in handy when we do some more traveling this summer.My kids amaze me with the great things that they get us. They spoil us rotten.But I love it.The day after Christmas I took the tree out and everything put away and my house back in order. Its a great feeling when it is all done.Here are a few pictures This is what the tree looked like after everyone got here and put their presents under it. Brandi, Eric, and Tyler with some of their presents. Jamie and Casey Jacob and one of his new games.
The kids playing one of their new games.
Casey playing with my new video camera.

Winter Wonderland

2008-12-23T09:22:00.000-08:00

The snow that we have gotton in the last few days along with the cold have made everything really beautiful. The pictures I will post are right out my front door. We certainly are having a white christmas.I dont really like the cold but we cant have the snow without it.Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year.

Decorating for Christmas

2008-12-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

Sunday, a week after we got our tree, I decided it was time to decorate.I usally dont like to put it up as early as a lot of people, but I will probably take it down the day after Christmas.I used to leave it up until after New Years but not anymore.I love Christmas and the spirit of the season but after it is over I cant wait to get everything put away and my house back in order.My husband put the tree on its stand, and my son helped me string the lights.I did the rest but thats okey.That way you can do what you want without anyone telling you what to do. Right?Well anyway, it is done and it was fun.Here are some pictures

The perfect Tree

2008-12-08T09:43:00.000-08:00

The Sunday after Thanksgiving we went out to the Bookcliffs to cut our tree.Of course its more than just hunting for a tree. The guys have their own agenda. Hunting Coyotes,Bobcat and anything else they might see. We did see a really big Bobcat It crossed the road about 300 yards in front of us.Needless to say the guys were really excited. It went into the thick brush so we never could find it again. Believe me, they tried.We saw some country that we had never been to before and of course we did find what we think is the perfect tree.We were home about noon but instead of putting up the tree I took a nap.It was a pretty good day.I put the tree up yesterday and decorated the house but I will blog about that another day. Here are a few pictures from the day in the bookcliffs.

Thanksgiving

2008-11-28T17:34:00.000-08:00

We had a very good Thanksgiving day. The only thing that was missing was our daughter and her family. This is the first Thanksgiving in a long time that we havent had them here.They went to the big city and spent it with Caseys family. Even though we missed them it was wonderful that they got to spend it with his family.We had a great dinner,kicked back and watched a little football,(yes I like football) and we had our son here, so it was great. I did a little blackfriday shopping and Sunday we will go and cut our Christmas Tree. Its kind of a tradition.I would like to say how thankful I am for my family, my home,our health and all of the little things that we take for granted every day. I feel blessed.

Twilight

2008-11-21T09:25:00.000-08:00

I went last night to the movie Twilight with my daughter, granddaughter, and some of their friends.I loved the movie.Usally when you have read the book first the movie never comes up to your expectations, but this one did.I really enjoyed it and cant wait for the next one to come out sometime in Feburary.Jacob, who I always liked better than Edward was cute but I think maybe I liked Edward a little better. What a bunch of handsome and beautiful vampires they were.The movie wasnt supposed to open until tonight but they had a special showing last night at eight.We were in line at 6:00 to get a good seat. The theatre was packed, and it is sold out for tonight to. Im sure this is a movie that people will want to see again.Even if you havent read the books, although I cant imagine there are to many people who havent, go see the movie. It was great entertainment.

Beautiful Rain

2008-11-03T08:22:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we got up and went into breakfast, and as we were heading home it started to rain.I dont know about anyone else but I love the rain.My idea of a beautiful rainy Sunday is to snuggle up on a sofa with a good book, so while Hank went out on his porch and watched football that is exactly what I did. What a lazy wonderful day.When I looked out this morning there was some fog just hanging over the valley.It was beautiful but I hope its not a sign of things to come. Although I loved yesterday and this morning I am not looking forward to this winter when we have fog all the time, but Im sure I will survive. Here are a couple pictures when the sun was just about to go down and it was still raining

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Hanks new porch

2008-10-26T09:21:00.000-07:00

Our old porch was about to fall down so Hank decided to build a new one on to the front of our house. When he first told me what he wanted to do, I just could not picture it. We went back and forth on what we wanted to do, argued a little and finally I just threw up my hands and said do what you want. See, he wanted to make it alot bigger and put glass sliding doors all around it so we could see out from every angle. I thought the glass sliding doors would look dorky, but then what do I know. Well he went ahead with his plans and it turned out beautiful. I love it, but he keeps reminding me its his to do with what he wants since I didnt even want it. We bought a new small sofa and nice rugs, a couple of end tables, and last but not least a new plasma tv.We dont see eye to eye on what to watch so I used to have to go into the bedroom to watch what I wanted, but not anymore. I was afraid with the tv on in the living room and his on the porch, as loud as we both like the sound we would drown each other out. Now Im not saying we are both going deaf but we do put the sound up louder than the normal person.So, we bought Hank wireless earphones.It is so nice. Every night he asks me, what are you watching and if he doesnt like it he goes to his porch.Hes all set now. He can watch tv, the traffic go by, the snow as its falling and I can be nice and cozy in the house with my tv.

Wedding and Reception

2008-10-22T16:57:00.000-07:00

The wedding was at noon on Saturday the 18th and the reception that night from 6:00 to 8:00pm.After the wedding, pictures were taken at the Temple and then the family and a few friends went to Erics ward house for a luncheon.There was a couple of hours before the reception so we came home for a little while. There was really a very good turnout and we all had a great time. Both of my brothers and their wives were their and that was great because I dont get to see them that often.Sunday I went over and watched them open their presents. They really got alot of nice things.Now that the wedding is over, what in the world will I talk about? Thats all I`ve blogged about for so long, but since Brandi is my first grandchild and the only girl,I think it deserved all the time I gave it.Here are a few pictures.

Decorating the Church.

2008-10-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

Friday was the day to decorate the church so I met Jamie and Brandi at 11:30 for lunch. We knew it would be a long day and knew we would be at the church for the rest of the day, and of coarse we were.We didnt get through until after 8:00 but the church looked amazing so it was worth it. we had alot of help from one of Jamies friends and some of Brandis friends. It would have taken us alot longer without them. Jamies friend was a lifesaver.Everyone was stressed out and tired but we still found the time to have a little fun. The wedding was beautiful, the church looked wonderful and I will blog about the wedding later.

Wedding Shower

2008-10-07T10:16:00.000-07:00

The day after the scrapbook expo we went to Ogden to Brandis soon to be sister-in-laws for a wedding shower for brandi.It was really nice and Brandi got some really nice things. We played a game that had questions about what Eric would say and I have to say Brandi knows Eric pretty well. Both of Brandis grandmas were there,her great grandma and four of her Aunts and quite a few from Erics side. We had a fun time and the best dessert. In fact it was so good I ask for the recipe.Nothing shy about me. Here are a few pictures from the day.