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#9 Has Arrived!

2012-01-16T17:50:00.000-08:00

Our 9th grandbaby - Lincoln Nicholas Call - arrived this morning about 8:00! I'll be headed to Mesa soon! He weighed the very same as his mom did - 6 lbs. 15 oz. Oh so sweet!

After Christmas with Reese and Bronson

2011-12-31T18:46:00.000-08:00

We brought these two back home with us for a few days!

(His mom put him in there - I didn't!)

She's a poser!

Getting ready to leave - come back soon!

My stitch on the back of my head!

Christmas Day in the Morning - 2011

2011-12-25T22:00:00.000-08:00

We had a pretty quiet Christmas morning with just Mark and I.

New rug for the shop

New blenders! (took one back - got an immersion blender)

My mom made this beautiful quilt for us!

Bubble Bread and Russian Tea

Visiting Grams and Gramps before Church

Christmas Day in the Afternoon

2011-12-25T18:19:00.000-08:00

After Sacrament Meeting we headed to Spanish Fork to spend a couple of days. We had such a great time playing games, the Wii and eating!

Ryker's new bike and wagon (he can't reach the peddles so Kody's his chauffeur)

Kody's remote control tractor

Gramps thinks it's awesome!

Wii Dance

Nappy

Jed and Kody

Trying to figure this out

Awesome grandkids!

Christmas Card 2011

2011-12-21T17:19:00.000-08:00

( I wrote this all by myself! Mark was too busy this year.)

More Holiday Fun!

2011-12-19T20:13:00.000-08:00

My girls and I learned to make "Stained Glass" Cookies a long time ago. I decided to attempt it once again.

I think they turned out pretty cute.
Kody - little stocking
Nappy - Star
Me - Ornament and big stocking
Lucas - drum
Jed - poinsettia

Drawing a "Christmas Scene" on top of their heads - funny!

I helped Katie make Hadley's Christmas Dress - she looked adorable I must say!

Holiday Fun

2011-12-19T18:41:00.000-08:00

Nicholas Family Christmas Breakfast Party

"GRACE" Bingo

Choosing my ornament

Trip to Hardware Ranch--

Ryker and Kody

Katie and Hadley

Nappy and Ryker

Grams and Lucas

Listening intently to our tour guide! (Kody said "Let's go"!)

The elk at Hardware Ranch

Such a beautiful day to go to Hardware Ranch - sunny and not freezing cold!

Lucas turns 7!

2011-12-19T18:15:00.000-08:00

This boy turned 7 on Dec. 6th!

Birthday blanket

Modeling new shirt

Katie and the Kids

Good times!

Tawnya doing some Christmas shopping

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-27T17:02:00.000-08:00

Mark and I spent Thanksgiving with the Call Family in Mesa. It was absolutely gorgeous weather the entire time - we had a wonderful time - it was hard to come back to the cold weather here!

Grams made enough pie filling for the army!

Texas Roadhouse

Indian Abby

Let's eat!

Cheese!

Dax and Abby (notice the freshly mowed lawn!)

Beautiful day to hang Christmas lights!

We called Reese for her 4th birthday on the 26th. She was one excited little girl! I saw her the week before and gave her a new blanket (which Bronson loved!)

30 Years Ago

2011-11-20T08:14:00.000-08:00

Thirty years ago today, Nov. 20, 1981 we decided to go to the Logan Temple to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. We went to dinner and then bought a new Christmas "cassette" to listen to on the way home. At the Newton/Mendon intersection another vehicle (drinking and decided not to stop at the stop sign and broadsided us. I was thrown out the windshield (seatbelts were not enforced or worn too much back then - big mistake!). Mark was tangled in the steering wheel but managed to get out and find me. He thought the truck was on fire so he drug me up by the road. (It was really just dust). Roy and Anne (Mark's sister) had been to the temple also with some friends and were on their way home when they saw the accident. They were with a Highway Patrolman so they stopped to help. The first thing I remember is Roy standing over me asking me if I'm okay. I said my legs really hurt which he said was a good thing!
We took an ambulance ride to the Logan Hospital with all of us (4 people) in the same one. Mark's parents met us at the hospital to take Mark home. He had some broken ribs. I was admitted with torn ligaments in my shoulder. (Legs weren't broken!) I was released the next day to go home. I looked like heck and was extremely sore for a while but very grateful to be alive!
Katie (who had just turned 1) was at Roy and Anne's with their kids when we went to the Temple. She stayed with them for a couple of days while we recovered.
I know we were being watched over that night. So many "tender mercies" were given to us and we are so thankful and grateful for all of them. We still love to go to the Temple!

Mark was so sad about his totaled brand new truck. We went over to get everything out of it. We never did get the cassette out of it. It had a camper shell on it which was thrown off - it's sitting in the back of the truck. ...and yes I look extremely scarry but I wanted to document this story.

Fall Break

2011-10-29T20:51:00.000-07:00

For Fall Break I went down to the Valentine House for a couple of days. Katie and I bottled Apple Pie Filling (forgot to take pictures to prove it!) It sure is yummy! We did some sewing and played with kids.

Kody, Lucas and Ryker

Hungry Hadley - she really is such a good baby!

Sweet baby!

...and here's a few of the projects I've finally finished!

This little blanket has a story - it used to be mine - then was Katie's and now it's Hadley's! It had a silky edge on it that was literally in shreds. I cut off the binding and made a new/old blankie for Hadley!

Stockings for the newest additions to the family- just need the initials.

Rag Rug - goes fast and it's super simple to do!

Got a flu shot - (this was a week later)

Blessing Day

2011-10-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

Hadley Kate Valentine was given her name and blessing this past Sunday. Jed came down with a stomach bug Saturday night so she was blessed at home (he didn't dare venture too far from home!) It was a beautiful day and so nice to spend it with our family.

Ready for her special day

Hadley and her big brothers

Valentine Family

Aunt Nappy and Hadley

Cheesy Reese!

Bronson Buddy

General Conference Family Weekend

2011-10-02T20:33:00.000-07:00

We had a mini family gathering over General Conference this weekend. We were missing a few (Aaron, Abby, Dax and Landon) but we still had a great time.

Shara, Tawnya, Carole, Katie and Nappy (and Bronson)

The girls usually come up with a project to do - hair bows were the item this time.

Nappy gave Bronson a "buzz"

Adorable little Hadley Kate

This little baby girl reminds me so much of her mommy when she was a baby!

My girls.

Sisters Weekend/2011

2011-10-02T20:16:00.000-07:00

"Sisters Weekend" commenced once again on Sept. 22, 2011. Shopping seems to be at the top of the list every year and this year was no exception. First stop - Dillards (followed by MANY, many more)

"In and Out" burgers for dinner -

Enjoying a "Village Inn" breakfast with Uncle Ross and Aunt Mary Jo. (sorry to cut you out Anne)

Texas Roadhouse dinner -(eating is second on the list!)
We sure had a good time (although we missed Elaine this year.)

Mom's Visit

2011-09-14T16:15:00.000-07:00

My mom's dear cousin, Jerry Mortensen, passed away while I was in Mesa. Mom flew back with me to attend his funeral in Orem. It was so nice to have her stay with us for about 10 days!

Mom playing my pump organ - she got a workout!

Reese and Grama Great

Taylors Son (?), Mom, Taylor and Darlene

Mom visiting at Jerry's funeral.

First Cousins - Taylor, Mom, Bevan, Richard and Marvin

Taylor and Mom (Elizabeth)

LaFlorence, Mom and Rae

Fair Days

2011-09-11T20:12:00.000-07:00

Bronson loved the sheep! He even went over the fence head first!

Reese and Logan

CJ showing off his prized bunny! (and trophy!)

Making friends with the sheep

Bronson and Braezen

Lucas and Ellie

Ryker, Kody, Hadley and Lucas with Grama Great

Virden, NM

2011-09-11T19:33:00.000-07:00

Mom and I decided to take a little trip to Virden on my Dad's birthday. We stayed with Kent and Shelley and visited quite a few people. It's always fun to take a trip down "memory lane" and remember life as a kid! What a great place it was to grow up! Such great people and friends come from this little town.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Mom enjoying the old porch swing

The Clouse House

Hummingbirds at the Payne House - Jean fills her two feeders twice a day!

We brought a load of Kent and Kyle's watermelons back with us to Mesa! They still make my mouth water just looking at them. Dax thought they made a great seat!

Happy 80th Mom/Grandma/Grandma Great!

2011-09-09T05:59:00.000-07:00

We celebrated my mom's 80th birthday a little early this year so more people could come. We had a great time spending the day with her. Here's a few pics of the big day...

Marsha getting this party started!

Making her "grand entrance"!

"Minute to Win It"

Talented Grandkids

Brooke's toe being looked at by Dr. G (and everybody else!)

Dr. Barlingay made a surprise visit to mom's party.

Arizona - August 2011

2011-09-04T11:33:00.000-07:00

Grama Carole, Dax, and Abby

Abby

Shara and Daxton

Watermelons from Uncle Kent and Kyle's patch - they were so yummy!

Abby loves the Chick-fil-a- cow - he dances with her every week! (Dax is scared to death of it.)

Abby

Swimming with cousins and Aunt Jeanie's pool.

Jack in the bucket

Hadley's First Week

2011-08-07T18:29:00.000-07:00

Papa Mark comes to visit

Little Burrito

Mom and Hadley

Newest Addition

2011-08-07T18:17:00.000-07:00

Hadley Kate Valentine made her entrance on July 29th, 2011. Oh what a sweet bundle of joy she is! She is absolutely perfect and fits perfectly into the Valentine Family.

Happy Valentine Family!

Getting ready to meet her brothers!

Lucas

Kody

Ryker

Aunt Nappy

Grama

Reesie

Auntie Tawnya

July 2011

2011-07-21T16:20:00.000-07:00

Lucas ready for swim lessons

Floating

Kody learning to swim

Kody "floating"

Cole and Gracie

Ty and Gracie

Fun Times with our Nicholas kids!

Cole in his new duds (so cute!)

These cows across the street like to hang out in this old boxcar!

I made this for the new grandbaby soon to arrive (all her brothers have one so she needs a pink one!)

Wight Family Reunion 2011

2011-07-10T11:30:00.000-07:00

The Wight Family Reunion was held at the Little Bear River Resort in Paradise, UT. We had a great time and the weather was perfect - not too hot - not too cold. Mark and I were the only ones there from our family but we still had a good time.

Pit BBQ Happenings - the meat didn't get quite done but with a little extra grilling it was divine!

Pwice is Wight - (family connection games)

This sandbox was the perfect babysitter! (cute little cheeks!)

Summer 2011 - Post 8

2011-07-09T19:06:00.000-07:00

Poor Dax woke up with a fever the morning they had to leave.

Abby was ready to go see her Dad.
We sure did miss everyone - it gets way too quiet at our house!
Love you all - come again soon!

Summer 2011 - Post 7

2011-07-09T18:28:00.000-07:00

7-11 Slurpies!

Kody, Reese, Abby (and some random friend at the park!)

This was our last day together so we had a picnic at a park in Brigham before Tawnya, Reese and Bronson left to go home.

Summer 2011 - Post 6

2011-07-09T18:21:00.000-07:00

Tractor ride with Gramps

Reese, Kody, Dax and Abby (Ryker was too scared to go)

Dax and Papa "Nark"

Summer 2011 - Post 5

2011-07-09T18:12:00.000-07:00

BIRTHDAY BOYS!

Kody and Dax share the same birthday so had an early birthday party for them.

Check out them candles!

Birthday buddies

Kody trying out his new rope

"Cars" swimming suit!

Yummy cake and ice cream

Summer 2011 - Post 4

2011-07-09T18:05:00.000-07:00

Katie's baby shower:

Enjoying refreshments

Ryker helping mom with gifts

Daxton and Nappy

Reese and Abby

Cheese!

Ready for this baby girl to get here!

Summer 2011 - Post 3

2011-07-09T17:41:00.000-07:00

Goofy grandkids!

"What are you talking about Reesie?"

Mr. Blue Eyes Bronson

Trip to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Watching the bullfrogs

Papa caught a bug!

A little slip 'n slide action

Ready for smores!

Summer 2011 - Post 2

2011-07-08T17:39:00.000-07:00

Mark was called to be the Bishop of Honeyville 3rd Ward on Father's Day. He thought it best to shave his moustache off so it was a HUGE event Saturday night.

...and so it begins

stunned, shell-shocked grandkids

...and it's gone!

Flying his new helicopter (first pic without his moustache)

Happy Father's Day!

Summer - Post 1

2011-07-08T17:20:00.000-07:00

June was a busy, fun-filled month with family. Shara, Abby and Dax came up for two weeks so we spent lots of time together. Here's a few pics from our trip to Trafalga in Lehi.

Kody, Lucas, Tawnya, Reese and Abby

Ryker, Jed, Shara, Dax, Tawnya and Bronson

Abby and Kody

Reese

Lucas

Look at me and say cheese - NOT!

Lucas

Kody (loves his cowboy pants!)

Magnificent Seven!

Enjoying Lucas' ball game.

Lucas keeping his eye on the ball

Cutting off the curls!

Bronson and Reese came to stay while Tawnya went to Girl's Camp.

Woke up too early - back to sleep in our bed.

(Yep, these were totally backwards - oh well who cares???)

June 19, 2011

2011-06-30T14:45:00.000-07:00

Some of you have been asking how Mark looks without his moustache - here you go! It's taken some time to get used to it but he's looking pretty "normal" to us now.

June 19, 2011 (Father's Day and called as Bishop of our ward)

Tawnya wrote this poem for him:

My dad has taught me some useful tools
Like how to work hard and how to be cool!

And now you're called Grandpa, the best there is around.
My kids are so lucky, you're the one that can be found.

Your title is now changing, we think we've found the thing
Tie this around your neck - "Bishop Nicholas", it has a nice ring!

Nicholas Couples Reunion - 2011

2011-06-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

Nicholas Couples Reunion

June 10-12, 2011

"This is a spoon"

Famous Names Game

Backwards Charades

Family Picture Time

Dinner at Bejing Buffet

Minute to Win it Games

Grams

Jim fixin' us some "Juicy Lucy" burgers - (they were yummo!

...and a good time was had by all!

Janice Wight Nicholas

2011-06-14T20:54:00.000-07:00

Such a beautiful day for a very special lady - we love Aunt Janice!

Her daughters Barb and Kate

Siblings: Ross (Mary Jo), Shirley, Beth and Muriel (Grant)

Lynette wanted a picture of these two brothers (Grant and Mark) with their moustaches!

BRMS Lunch Bunch

2011-06-03T20:15:00.000-07:00

I love these ladies - we've had a great year together! Ann, Shannon, Me, Lisa, Debbie, Marcia and Judy (Kathleen was at jury duty).

We'll miss Lisa next year.

Ryker's 2!

2011-05-30T14:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Ryker boy! We sure do love this little guy.

Climbing through his new tunnel

This is his "mad" face.

Birthday boy with a broken arm

Birthday shakes at Iceberg in Bountiful

We were the only ones in there so the kids ran wild!

Cowboy Kody

2011-05-25T14:40:00.000-07:00

Kody came back with me after Lucas' graduation last week.

This is where we find him most of the time.

Kody and Vic

Papa Mark and Kody sweeping the lawn.

Call Kids

2011-05-23T16:17:00.000-07:00

Daxton learning to swim (he doesn't cry anymore!)

Abby at her gymnastic recital

Dax congratulates Abby!

Ready for pre-school graduation! (dress made by her mom!)

Almost 2!

First T-Ball game

2011-05-21T21:07:00.000-07:00

He had to go chase his own ball that he hit - game was cancelled due to rain after the 1st inning

He actually hit the ball

I told him to pretend to hit the ball

Best part of the game - treats!

The Graduate

2011-05-21T21:01:00.000-07:00

I went down to see Lucas graduate from Kindgergarten! Wow how things have changed since I was a Kindergartner! I vaguely remember doing a program using monkey bars!

His official diploma!

Proud Grama Carole!

Happy Mom!

Goofy faces

Looks might sharp in his white shirt and tie!

Receiving his diploma!

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-07T10:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful Mom, daughters and sisters!

<> The babies! <><>

Kent and my SIL Shelley (with Nick and Laura Hawkins)

To the Mother who taught me everything I know!

Katie, Mom, Lucas and Kody

Tawnya, Bronson and Reese

My sister Melanie (doesn't she look beautiful?!)

Abby and Shara

My daughters and me having fun in Vegas!

Joy of my life!

Nicholas SIL's (Elaine, Grace, Anne, Ellen, Nancy - missing Wanda)

My Mother in Law - Muriel Nicholas - such a great lady.
LOVE YOU ALL - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Sew Fun!

2011-04-27T20:42:00.000-07:00

Tawnya did the cutting and pressing while I sewed. worked great!

Reese modeling a dress for Abby

Reeses dress - added belts later.

It's much more fun to sew with your girls!

After Tawnya left to go home a storm blew in. There was a beautiful rainbow on the mountain so I tried to capture it. It was beginning to fade but look closely.

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T20:01:00.000-07:00

We had a great Easter Weekend having our Kesler Kids come to visit. Grandkids make the holidays much more fun!

Happy Easter!

Checking out her basket of goods!

Tawnya and I had "sew" much fun! I made this cute little dress for Reese.

Coloring Easter Eggs (or spring spheres)

Reese in her super duper cute Easter dress Tawnya made!

Bronson hanging out with Grams during church

We went to the Honeyville Egg Hunt - it started at 10:00 a.m. and was over at 10:02! Perfect!

We had a great time - come again soon!

A couple of my favorite things:

2011-03-28T20:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple of my favorite birthday gifts:

Thanks girls!

I could use this cookbook for a long time and never get tired of it. Very good stuff in it and sensible!

Cuisinart Ice Cream/Sorbet Maker - Love it - so quick and easy. Made peach ice cream tonight.

February Family Fun

2011-02-25T17:24:00.001-08:00

Kody, Reese, Abby and Lucas doing some coloring

Above is Ryker - he's a little chatter box--Below is Dax - he's not!

Tawnya and Lucas doing some puzzle time

...needed some help

Ta-da! Little Mermaid is complete

Trying to get a picture of the 7...

...are they cute or what?!

Abby, Bronson, Tawnya and Reese

These Three -Three-year-olds sure do love each other - (most of the time!)

We sure did have a grand time - despite the flu bug which hits every time we get together!

Max's Boots

2011-02-13T20:05:00.001-08:00

Here you go-- Max's boots!

Happy Valentines!

2011-02-08T17:04:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine Boys! (they will be getting a baby sister or a baby brother !)

Waiting for Spring

2011-01-31T18:11:00.001-08:00

This is all I do while I'm waiting for Spring (aka: warm weather) to get here.

Webelos

2011-01-27T19:56:00.000-08:00

Mark and I have been Webelos Leaders for a few months now - definitely a learning experience for both of us! (Remember - we never had any boys!)
Our Webelos working on their leather projects.

January 2011

2011-01-19T19:35:00.000-08:00

January seems to have been a long, cold, boring month so we were very happy when the Valentine and Kesler families came to visit for the weekend!
Kody, Bronson and Reese in their new hats I've been making - (Katie will be cutting the braids off of her boys' hats soon!)

Playing one of Lucas' favorite games - "Walk the Dogs"

Reese and Kody practicing their roping skills

Adorable little Bronson -

Reese playing with our Lite Brite (are they even still around? I need more bead things)

Tawnya decided to break out our old Disney puzzles

Ta-Da - she (we) did it! Thanks for coming - we had a great time! We can't wait till next month when the Calls come to visit too!

Merry Christmas - 2010

2010-12-29T20:09:00.001-08:00

We got to spent Christmas with the Kesler's in Holden. What a great time we had watching the kids and spending time with them.
Santa at the Stable - (Holden Ward does a Christmas Eve program - the primary kids do the nativity story and then Santa comes at the end)

Reese and Bronson (he wouldn't take his eyes off him!)

Opening new P.J.'s on Christmas Eve

Fancy Nancy Christmas story

Toasty warm in their new jammies

Christmas Morning - Reese spotted her new kitchen!

Let the fun begin!

oops - got this one twice - Mark found the treasure! (his new fridge from the kids)

Bronson checking out the Zsu Zsu Pet amongst the wrappings!

Week with Reese

2010-12-11T20:02:00.000-08:00

Reese came to stay with us while her mom and dad were gone to Las Vegas. We had alot of fun having her here - I think she was glad when the Valentine's came so she could play with some kids!
Asleep on her "bed" under the tree (she slept with us most of the time!)

Talking to mom on the phone

Looking at Aunt Anne's Christmas Village

Grampa Great, Grama Great and Reese

Thank you Lisa for my hat - I love it!

BATC Graduate

2010-12-11T19:50:00.000-08:00

Katie and I attended Mark's graduation from Bridgerland on Dec. 9, 2010.
Business Administrative Support II -

BATC Graduate - December 9, 2010

Congratulations - we're very proud of your accomplishment!

65th Anniversary

2010-12-11T19:34:00.000-08:00

Grant and Muriel Nicholas - 65th Wedding Anniversary - Dec. 7th, 2010

We had a delicious dinner at the Welling's to celebrate

Never too old to sit on Dad's lap!

Congratulations Mom and Dad! What great examples you are to your family.

Bad Bass Santa

2010-12-11T19:02:00.000-08:00

We made a trip to Bass Pro Shop the day before we left so the kids could see Santa - we had to wait an hour and he was a lousy Santa to say the least (hence, the title of this post!)
Family Picture - 2010 at Bass

He didn't even ask the kids what they would like for Christmas! (Abby)

Notice his belly hanging out! (Bronson and Reese)

Kody, Ryker, and Lucas

Dinner at the Germaine's our last night there - (Mom and Ryker)

Mom, Katie and Kody

Our 17 hour road trip - (and we only made it to Katie's) - Reese wasn't feeling so well but was a trooper. (Notice the snowy conditions)

Day After Thanksgiving

2010-12-05T19:29:00.001-08:00

We had a Clouse Family picnic at the park the day after Thanksgiving.
I have no idea what my girls were looking at - (obviously not the camera!)

A great game of kickball - there were lots of kids out there - couldn't get them all in

Mom soaking in some sun (or perhaps sliding down the slide!)

Mom, Carole, Nyla Jen, Cam, (Jase), Amy Tawnya (Bronson), Shara, Jess, Katie, Marsha (Jack), Kaitlyn, Alexis

Reese got to celebrate her birthday while we were there - she turned 3!

We also celebrated Lucas' - which is Dec. 6th. He will be 6!

"Happy Birthday Dear Reese and Lucas....Happy Birthday To You!"

Day Before Thanksgiving

2010-12-04T16:17:00.001-08:00

Riding the Carousel at the Mall

Playing while the mom's were shopping!

Triple Trouble!

Thanksgiving Day - 2010

2010-12-02T13:43:00.000-08:00

We enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday in Mesa with the Call Family.
The little kids table - Kody, Reese, Abby and Fielding

Landon, Truman, Lucas and Newell

Yes, we are eating outside!

Dax loving his dinner!

Diane and Dave digging into the pies! They were delicious!

Loading up for a ride in Dennis' cool truck (notice the decorations)

Thanks for the ride!

Calls Fort Custom Boots

2010-11-15T19:37:00.001-08:00

Mark has added another feature to our business - he's now an official boot maker -
Check out some of his first pairs - pretty darn good I'd say!
He added "mule ears" and colored tops to these

First 3 pair of "Calls Fort Custom Boots"

(Happy 30th Birthday to Katie today!)

It's Autumn Time

2010-11-07T13:25:00.000-08:00

...and I mowed the day before!

Grams and Gramps spent Sunday with us!

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T15:13:00.001-07:00

We decided to go see the kids this weekend - we stopped to pick up Lucas and Kody on our way to the Kesler's.
We gave Reese her birthday present a little early - the kids had alot of fun drawing pictures

Practicing their bull riding skills

No hands at all!

Happy Little Bronson Boy

Riding Beau with Gramps

Valentine Boys ready for Trick or Treating -

Nappy (yes, that's her) and the boys at Fuddruckers.

FALL FUN

2010-10-19T14:29:00.001-07:00

Last week was Fall Break so we had some fun with the Valentines and Keslers.

Reese, Kody and Lucas playing on the gravel pile - (someday it will get used!)

Ryker (above), Lucas, Reese and Kody (below) picking out their pumpkins

Do you think they would all look at the same time?

Reese and Lucas painting their pumpkins - (Kody was asleep)

Bronson was here too - he was asleep when all the pics were taken!

This Old House...

2010-10-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

Our house(1879) has a new kitchen!

Looking north

Looking south

Oh So Close

2010-10-10T18:55:00.001-07:00

I know you'll all be glad when my kitchen is done so you won't have to see anymore pictures - believe me- I'll be "gladder!"
Handles, knobs and Crown Moldings are all installed -

Pantry and Coat Closet
Inside "pantry" (Ikea has great cupboards)

We did the tile backsplash yesterday - we used the "Simple Mat" technique - works great!

We moved in the kitchen table and chairs last night! Just a few more finishing touches (I keep saying that) and then it's DONE!

Sister's Weekend Getaway

2010-10-03T19:36:00.000-07:00

Nancy plans a Sister's Getaway every year - St. George was the place!
Dinner at ?

Rocky Mtn. Chocolate Factory -

Santa Clara Swiss Days

Hot Tubbing - (Ellen was keeping track of the BYU game in the room)

Aunt Mary Jo and Uncle Ross' new home in Hurricane

Love these people! (We made them late for church)

We had such a great time - thanks SIL's - you're awesome!

Getting Close

2010-09-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

My kitchen is getting a little closer to being done! While I was gone to St.George last weekend Jed and Mark got my countertops in and some cupboard doors on! Lovin' it!

My sink is huge!

"Laundry Bar" - I'm going to love this! I've missed having a bar since I've lived here.

...and my house is still a wreck! Someday....

Lights, Microwave and Boots

2010-09-11T10:25:00.000-07:00

New microwave installed! (we have an extra one just like it for sale - Ikea brand - love it!)

Under cabinet lightning

Leonard demonstrating more boot making skills

First pair almost done!

Dishes?

2010-09-08T18:15:00.000-07:00

Mark is extremely busy (and stressed) this week learning how to make boots so the kitchen is pretty much on hold -
Leonard Smith and his brother Jerry are here from Washington teaching Grant and Mark the art of boot making!

Base cupboards are in! (yes, that's a dishwasher - my first ever!)

This is where I've been doing dishes the past month - (my bathroom sink)

Look at all those plugs and switches!

New "cloud" lights - love them

The electrician will be back Friday to wire my stove and do the undercounter lights

Couples Reunion 2010 - Midway

2010-09-07T17:28:00.001-07:00

Labor Day Weekend was our "Couples" Reunion in Midway, UT. We had a marvelous time being together and having lots of fun.
AC and Shara in front of the Zermatt Villa we stayed at - nice place.

Getting ready for the "Hot Pot" experience!

Ready to go in - (life jackets are required - it's 30 ft. deep)

Wasn't quite what we expected - we laughed alot though!

Dinner at Snake Creek Grill

Swiss Days - (us and THOUSANDS of other people!)

The girls went to the Swiss Days boutiques while the guys went golfing - (listening intently to Nappy's story)

Waiting at the top of the mountain for our turn (1 hr. wait)

Nappy strapped, buckled and ready for take off....

Katie and Bronson waiting at the bottom (she wasn't feeling too well that day)

Bronson was such a trooper -

Tawnya and Landon took the Alpine Slide down (no waiting in line for it)

Nappy and Jed

AC and Shara

Mark and Carole

Sheep Dog Trials - amazing dogs - (we also saw the Splash Dogs)

Jed and Katie teaching the game of "Rook"

Resting

Playing SEDARAHC (backwards Charades) - it's hilarious "Harley Davidson"

"Disco Ball"

See what a great time we had!

Thanks Katie and Jed for planning it. Can't wait till the next one!

Cupboards!

2010-09-02T14:31:00.000-07:00

Roy and Mark figuring it all out!

Cabinets are hung! (Gramps supervising)

Stove is in - not hooked up

Washer and Dryer are in AND hooked up!

Progress!

2010-08-31T19:42:00.001-07:00

Chair rail

Upsidedown Crown molding - (proved to be a challenge!)

Windows trimmed - (we put the flooring in the windowsills)

Better pic without the sun shining in

One wall almost done - (crown molding is right side up!)

I can almost get my washer and dryer moved back in!

Painting and Floor

2010-08-28T10:45:00.001-07:00

Getting ready to paint!

Love the colors! (White, Cornmeal and Vanilla Love)

Starting the floor

3/4 done

Kody already enjoying the floor!

More Walls

2010-08-21T10:12:00.001-07:00

Been to Logan and back - again - this morning to pick up more stuff

Lucas had a pocketfull of "stuff" - this is what was there! (he had an attachment to the air compressor too!)

Chocolate Milk, Crackers and a movie!

Basement Door

"Analyzing" has become a joke!

A Wall

2010-08-20T08:00:00.001-07:00

The first sheet of bead board has been hung! - Wahoo!

The electrician is finishing up today I hope - kind of at a stand still till then.

I picked up the paint yesterday - so excited for painted walls - NO WALLPAPER!

More Demo(lition)

2010-08-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

I'm sure this is boring to most people reading this - but it's for my documentation and posterity!

More lovely wallpaper - (birds and hearts)

Lucas having some summertime fun!

Plastering the wall to keep the critters out!

Jed mixing the cement outside in the dark!

The wiring proved to be quite a challenge for the electrician - trying to shove wires through a rock wall was a chore!

Yeah - there's wires!

Looks MUCH better - (really!)

Jed and Mark decided Rootbeer Floats sounded good - I was giving a "demonstration" of how to make them on the kitchen floor!

Demolition - Day 1-2

2010-08-16T21:37:00.000-07:00

This is the "before" picture -

All cupboards are out!

This is my job - "clean up crew"

Jed's oops!

Carpet is out - now the pad

More surprises!

This is where Lucas can be found!

The plumber is coming tomorrow!

Demolition Crew

Notice the linoleums! pretty huh!

Under the kitchen sink cabinet

Washer and Dryer Wall (not sure why there's a hole in the wall!)

Coat Closet Wall (notice the rock wall along the bottom and up the side!)

We've seen about 6 different layers of "lovely" wallpaper!

Happy Birthday Dad and Grandpa

2010-08-15T16:03:00.001-07:00

Today would have been my dad's 82nd birthday -
It's hard to believe he's been gone over a year now - sure do miss him.
I posted this same picture 3 years ago on his birthday - just doing a little reminiscing!
His dad's -( my grandpa's) birthday is also today - not sure how old he would be!
Happy Birthday to two great men in my life!

YW Camp - Day 4

2010-08-13T20:44:00.001-07:00

Headed for Home!
What a great bunch of YW we have! Love them all!

YW Camp - Day 3

2010-08-13T20:36:00.001-07:00

We spent the day at Bear Lake - boating and playing on the beach.

Kylie, Kennedi and Renae digging to China

Kaycee, Shanna, Renae and Kylie - "Sculpting"

Ta-Dah! The little Mermaid!

We had a great time (until the wind came up)

Then headed back to camp for a yummy Dutch Oven Dinner!

YW Camp - Day 2

2010-08-13T20:17:00.001-07:00

Waiting to tour the Paris Tabernacle - (which they still use for Stake Conferences!)

Reciting the YW Theme -

We did a tour of the Minnetonka Cave that evening - pretty impressive -

Kelsey and her dad Ryan

The Seven Dwarfs

When we got to the end they turned out the lights and we started our "Hold to the Rod" as we went back out. (A lady that works there had wrote the script - it was a neat experience.)

The "Tree of Life" - we had a bag for each girl with a temple, mirror, and CD in them.

Opening their bags - and then had Testimony Meeting around the fire.

YW Camp - Day 1

2010-08-13T16:16:00.000-07:00

July 26th, 2010 - Arrived at Paris Springs Campground-Paris, Idaho. Set up camp and headed to the Ice Cave
Makenna, Shandie, Dana, Renae, Lacey, Whitnie, and Madison

Kylie, Sarina and Darcy

Shanna, Kennedi, Haley, and Kateland

Getting ready to enter - (on your hands and knees)

Coming back out - pretty cool, wet and slippery!

Yes, that's a SNOW bank!

The following are from the Miss Wilderness skits--

Leaders - (Carole, Tonya, Renae and Dana)

Wyanne and Kelcey

Shandie and Makenna puppets - "Call 1-9-9"

Whitnie, Kateland and Lacey

Kylie

Sarina

Darcy doing her card trick!

Kennedi and Neikka - potato heads - (hilarious!)

Shanna and Haley

Mandee and Madi

Miss Wilderness Contestants!

Fun Family Times

2010-08-06T20:38:00.000-07:00

Kody spent a few days with us last week - this is his favorite place to be - with the horses and papa

Mom's glasses got broke - so we called her "Lizzie Wonder" in her dark glasses - we did get her some new ones the next day - thanks to Lenscrafters.

Kodes and Reesie

Tawnya and Bronson

Breakfast at Little America before the wedding
They stuck us in the far corner when they saw how many kids we had!

Ty and Becca's Reception

2010-08-06T20:29:00.001-07:00

Reception at the Garlick Yard night before the wedding - beautiful yard.
Beautiful Bride Becca!

Melanie and Jim greeting guests at the reception - (Jim has a fractured femur)

Mr. and Mrs. Ty Price

2010-08-06T20:06:00.000-07:00

Aug. 6th was my nephew Ty's wedding at the Salt Lake Temple. He married Rebecca Garlick (who is darling). Congratulations you two!
Lots of smooching going on!

Nappy, Tawnya , Bronson and Reese

Lucas, Jed, Ryker, Kody and Katie

Lucas, Grama Great, Katie and Kody

Logan and CJ (I think they were hot and tired!)

Nappy and Ty

Grandma and Ty

So happy!

Firewood Anyone?

2010-08-06T19:58:00.001-07:00

This is what we found when we got home from Ty and Becca's wedding festivities!
Missed the steers - but not the panels!

One limb got the top of the new barn - limbs in the back of the old green truck

Could have been alot worse - we're glad it landed where it did!

(If anyone is in need of firewood - please come and get it!)

Sparkler Fun for the 4th

2010-08-02T21:08:00.000-07:00

Sheridan, Torrie and their kids stayed with us a couple of days after the reunion so we celebrated the 4th with sparklers!

Not sure who was having more fun - Nappy or the kids?!

This supposedly spells out 2010????