A Christmas Gift a Little Early

What a wonderful surprise when my brother-in-law came over and installed our Christmas gift. I am having a fun time learning how to cook with this oven that actually works pretty well. The other night I actually cooked 2 things in 2 separate ovens for dinner and it was WONDERFUL! Having an oven that works well sure makes me happier around meal time. Thanks Armand for the early Christmas installation...it has been sitting in our bedroom for 2 months just waiting to be used. I love it!!!!!!!
PS- Thanks to my other brother-in-law (Mark)for selling it to me and yet another brother-in-law (Lyman) for helping to move it from my car into the house.

Priesthood Preview

Sunday we got to go with Noah to his Priesthood Preview for all those young men who will turn 12 next year. Aren't they a handsome bunch!

Day after Thanksgiving Activities

If I did much in the way of shopping, I did it online in the WARMTH of my home where it wasn't as crowded or stressful and I scored FREE shipping. When I did venture out, it was after 10:30 am to pick up ONE thing in the ads and to another store to get my FREE 8x10 picture. After lunch we went and got FREE Slurpees (thanks to Facebook). Brad and the kids played games- then later in the day Brad's brother came over and we showed him how to play Ticket To Ride. That evening I went to get my FREE CD at RC Willey. Thank goodness for FREE stuff and a day of relative relaxation.

A Beautiful Sabbath Morning

We awoke to the snow covered landscape this past Sunday morning. Many of the trees had not lost all of their leafs, and limbs were found all through the neighborhood.

Thanksgiving Daily

I used this in my Young Women's lesson a few weeks ago. Today I am thankful for the many blessings that I have been given...especially pipes that didn't freeze during the night.

Happy Thanksgiving!

...I'll go home with Bonnie Jean

We had a wonderful experience as we attended the Bingham High production of Brigadoon. We enjoyed learning about "Heather who is on the Hill", and how "It's almost like being in LOVE".

The performance was cancelled last night because of the storm- and it will be performed next Monday if you want to catch it.

Go Bingham Blue!!!!

Valesca showed her school spirit last Friday by getting someone else to work for her, spending money on a ticket to get in to Rice Eccles Stadium, finding a ride with her friends, sitting in the cold and cheering her heart out for the Bingham Miners as they WON the State Football Title! (again)

Happy Birthday to my "youngling"

My little guy is growing up and turning 8 years old! Happy Birthday! You always make me smile and I love how you tell me goodnight and how you say goodbye when you leave for school each morning. You are one of the greatest people who have come into my life and I am blessed to have you as part of my family. I love YOU!

PS- I hope you liked your Oreo Birthday Cake.

Secret Star

We opened the door this week and found this fun package from a neighbor who was doing a secret service- boy were they YUMMY!

Note in a Bottle

After Elijah's party we had some cousins who helped us assemble "Thank You Notes in a Bottle" to those who came to the party. It was loads of fun. The bottle held a Note (of course), some sunglasses, a flip flop keychain, some pictures from the party and a cool Star Wars watch.

Come Surfin' with Me

Yesterday Elijah had a party for a very FEW of his friends--he had a hard time choosing who he would invite with the number we gave him.
Had some sweets.

They colored their own bucket hats- some budding artists here.

Played some COOL games like...blowing bubble balls across the floor, beachcombing, limbo, fish*fish* shark, candybar game and more.

A truly GNARLY time was had by all.

Surfing Birthday Party

Just getting ready for the party. Thought I would share the dessert with you guys. Wish me luck!

Bingham Ball

Valesca and Braden showing off their masks as they head to the Bingham Ball.

Happy Birthday to my tallest child-so far

Oh, my boy Joshua. How could it be that you are 15 years old? You are my only child that obeyed and was born on the day we had scheduled...no problems, just a really high pitched cry.

This year you requested chocolate cake, chocolate frosting with dippin' dots inside the cake- and being the mother I am, I followed through and you were actually SURPRISED!
Thank goodness you are taller than me, but I am still getting used to all of those whiskers and the hair that is just a little too long.


Fifteen????? I know you want to get your learners permit next week, but you are just going to have to wait a little longer.

You are so sensitive to those around you (unless it is your brother) and you really care about others. I just don't know why you decided to like everything that I like: Reeses, Divinity, Fudge, Shrimp...now I have to share. (ha ha)

And after all these years, you still look just as good in a bow tie. Happy Birthday young Jedi. May the Force be With You!

"U" have got to be kidding!

Valesca and her friend Brian watching the game.

We joined in the festivities and even had "Red Cream Soda Floats" in honor of the University of Utah game this afternoon. It is just too bad that the "U" didn't play a better game on national television.

Leaves are falling all around...

Last weekend we took the time to run and jump in the leafs before the snowy weather decided to stick around.

Wouldn't this be fun?

MADSEN Cargo Bikes

I think it would be fun to ride around delivering stuff around the neighborhood on a handsome bike like this. Just click on the link above and you could possibly win one of these beauties.

Youth Speaker Extraordinaire

Last night I got the privilege to attend a Standards Night where the guest speaker was John Bytheway. He is an excellent speaker and I am grateful I had the opportunity to hear him as one of those PERKS of being involved in the Young Women' s organization now.

I suggested that Josh bring one of his books and have Brother Bytheway sign it...beautiful signature!

Temple Construction

Noah, Brad and Elijah put this temple together out of K'nex pieces. Can you guess which temple they were trying to build?


Nauvoo