your yard looks like this:
Front:
HAVE A HAPPY, SPOOKY HALLOWEEN NIGHT.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Mom and Dad
Today I had a very nice surprise. Mom and dad drove down from Salt Lake and took me on a drive up the canyon.
It was several degrees cooler up by the ski runs, but it was still pleasant outside with a light sweater.
Dad pointed out some of the places where he has skied.
See that rugged mountain behind him? He's come down that.
Did I mention that he's about 81! Isn't he awesome!
After our drive, we went to Wendy's for a late lunch. It was so much fun to be with them!
It was several degrees cooler up by the ski runs, but it was still pleasant outside with a light sweater.
Dad pointed out some of the places where he has skied.
See that rugged mountain behind him? He's come down that.
Did I mention that he's about 81! Isn't he awesome!
After our drive, we went to Wendy's for a late lunch. It was so much fun to be with them!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Our Park
If you're looking for my 'Halloween preparations' post, that would be the one before this.
This just shows our local park. We enjoy the simple life, which means we go on lots of walks and appreciate sunsets and scenery.
We go up to this park quite often for easy evening strolls.
There's a horse trail that connects to the park and it has nice views of the mountains. The first section is very easy, but if a person wants to get a good hard workout, all they have to do is follow it down into the gully.
The playground area:
It's even better in the mountains there behind the park.
This just shows our local park. We enjoy the simple life, which means we go on lots of walks and appreciate sunsets and scenery.
We go up to this park quite often for easy evening strolls.
There's a horse trail that connects to the park and it has nice views of the mountains. The first section is very easy, but if a person wants to get a good hard workout, all they have to do is follow it down into the gully.
The playground area:
It's even better in the mountains there behind the park.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Grand kids
Our daughter and our two grand-daughters visited with us this week. As a result we did more activities in a week than we've done in a whole year.
We went to the Children's Museum, the Zoo, I.K.E.A for lunch, Wheeler farm, the canyon, and to a corn maze that had many additional kids activities. Frankly, grandma is all worn out, but it was fun.
Grandma also got very carried away with taking pictures, but managed to display just a few of the favorite ones here.
A pony ride at wheeler farm; this day also included a wagon ride, a picnic and the feeding of many ducks and geese.
A day at the zoo:
My adult children hanging out together and watching little children play at Cornbellie's corn maze place:
The cow train:
Down the slide; This 18 month old girl went down several slides by herself this week.
Our little princess:
Who needs a sandbox, when you can play in a pile of corn:
A happy toddler on a bouncy critter:
This first video shows our grand-daughter jumping on a giant pillow tramp;
The second video shows some wandering through the corn maze. Two of my kids got through quickly, but the rest of us needed the help of three or four Corn Cops.
We went to the Children's Museum, the Zoo, I.K.E.A for lunch, Wheeler farm, the canyon, and to a corn maze that had many additional kids activities. Frankly, grandma is all worn out, but it was fun.
Grandma also got very carried away with taking pictures, but managed to display just a few of the favorite ones here.
A pony ride at wheeler farm; this day also included a wagon ride, a picnic and the feeding of many ducks and geese.
A day at the zoo:
My adult children hanging out together and watching little children play at Cornbellie's corn maze place:
The cow train:
Down the slide; This 18 month old girl went down several slides by herself this week.
Our little princess:
Who needs a sandbox, when you can play in a pile of corn:
A happy toddler on a bouncy critter:
This first video shows our grand-daughter jumping on a giant pillow tramp;
The second video shows some wandering through the corn maze. Two of my kids got through quickly, but the rest of us needed the help of three or four Corn Cops.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Sarah's new car
Today Our youngest daughter got her first car. Getting this car is far from frivolous. Since the Van died earlier this month three of us have been sharing one car.
With the purchase of this car, life just got a little easier. Our girl can get to work, school and other activities. Her dad can stop hitching rides to work with his co-workers.
The mom is counting on both of them to share if they want groceries to continue magically appearing in the kitchen.
Looking under the hood:
Getting behind the wheel:
Signing papers:
A matching set; Our regular car on the left and the new Used car on the right. It's a 2002 Nissan Sentra.
After picking up the car we did a caravan over to our sons student apartment which was nearby:
The kitchen he shares with some other students; pretty clean for a bunch of guys.
Our son demonstrated his skills with a shaving strap and a sharp razor blade (This made me a little uncomfortable). He also has a shaving mug and lather brush. He claims it gives him a closer shave. This is the same way my grandfather shaved.
In his living room with very bare walls. This has made his mother determined to get these guys some wall art!
Playing Wii with his sister by his side:
Here we are out in the parking lot where our son is putting on a new license plate with his dads tools. Notice that all of our cars are shades of maroon. It wasn't deliberate, but it will seem that way when they're all parked together.
There's nothing like a new car to get a teenage girl smiling.
To celebrate getting a new car and to see our starving student get a meal, we stopped at a sandwich shop.
Below are a couple of videos; The first is a thrilling demo of how to properly use a shaving strap.
The second is of bowling with Wii. We also did a four player game of Tennis with Wii. The dad was really huffing and puffing like it was real exercise; so humorous.
I want to put in a plug for the Farmers Market. My husband and I went to one this morning and it was fantastic. It was a bonus to go on a Holiday weekend (Labor day) because there were musicians and lots of interesting booths besides at least 30 vegetable and fruit stands. We got some corn, cantaloupe, green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers (6 for a $1.) and some fresh basil. I have never had fresh basil in my whole life (just dried) and it was amazing. I loved it on my salad this afternoon.
We were so impressed with the Farmers market at Pioneer park in Salt Lake City, that we're going back next Saturday. I can't believe that I've never gone before!
With the purchase of this car, life just got a little easier. Our girl can get to work, school and other activities. Her dad can stop hitching rides to work with his co-workers.
The mom is counting on both of them to share if they want groceries to continue magically appearing in the kitchen.
Looking under the hood:
Getting behind the wheel:
Signing papers:
A matching set; Our regular car on the left and the new Used car on the right. It's a 2002 Nissan Sentra.
After picking up the car we did a caravan over to our sons student apartment which was nearby:
The kitchen he shares with some other students; pretty clean for a bunch of guys.
Our son demonstrated his skills with a shaving strap and a sharp razor blade (This made me a little uncomfortable). He also has a shaving mug and lather brush. He claims it gives him a closer shave. This is the same way my grandfather shaved.
In his living room with very bare walls. This has made his mother determined to get these guys some wall art!
Playing Wii with his sister by his side:
Here we are out in the parking lot where our son is putting on a new license plate with his dads tools. Notice that all of our cars are shades of maroon. It wasn't deliberate, but it will seem that way when they're all parked together.
There's nothing like a new car to get a teenage girl smiling.
To celebrate getting a new car and to see our starving student get a meal, we stopped at a sandwich shop.
Below are a couple of videos; The first is a thrilling demo of how to properly use a shaving strap.
The second is of bowling with Wii. We also did a four player game of Tennis with Wii. The dad was really huffing and puffing like it was real exercise; so humorous.
I want to put in a plug for the Farmers Market. My husband and I went to one this morning and it was fantastic. It was a bonus to go on a Holiday weekend (Labor day) because there were musicians and lots of interesting booths besides at least 30 vegetable and fruit stands. We got some corn, cantaloupe, green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers (6 for a $1.) and some fresh basil. I have never had fresh basil in my whole life (just dried) and it was amazing. I loved it on my salad this afternoon.
We were so impressed with the Farmers market at Pioneer park in Salt Lake City, that we're going back next Saturday. I can't believe that I've never gone before!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Lauries picture
The Blog preceding this is of my sister Laurie's funeral. I posted too many pictures and I wasn't allowed to add the most important one. The picture of her in younger and happier days.
I wouldn't have been content to leave it out.
I wouldn't have been content to leave it out.
Lauries Funeral
On Saturday evening my younger sister, Laurie, died. Fortunately she was attended at that time with most of our family. This took place in her home, which was her wish.
Today, Wednesday Aug. 6, we had her funeral. It's been partially healing for us as a family.
I've posted as many pictures as I could here. There are many more and I've made a CD for several family members. I particularly wanted to do that for those who could not make it, although they wanted to be here very badly.
Her many beautiful flowers in the funeral home:
Our Mom:
My niece in the middle and great nieces to the sides:
My moms brother:
Our Dad:
A brother:
Our youngest brother helping mom leave the grave site:
Two of my three children:
Just before the grave dedication:
In getting ready to have our picture taken here, our oldest sister did a kind of roll call to get us lined up. Out of habit she also called Laurie's name. We all looked at her and just said "She"s here". It was a light moment in our day. Just for the record; we have another sister, named Denise, but she lives out of state and was unable to make it.
Me with a rose I was allowed to take from her flower spray. I'm pressing it for a keep sake.
A video:
After an emotional morning, our dad took about 30+ people to Chuck-a-Rama for lunch.
To those in the family who could not come, we missed you, but we thought of you and I hope this Blog helps you to feel included. Watch for your CD in the mail, with all of the pictures.
Today, Wednesday Aug. 6, we had her funeral. It's been partially healing for us as a family.
I've posted as many pictures as I could here. There are many more and I've made a CD for several family members. I particularly wanted to do that for those who could not make it, although they wanted to be here very badly.
Her many beautiful flowers in the funeral home:
Our Mom:
My niece in the middle and great nieces to the sides:
My moms brother:
Our Dad:
A brother:
Our youngest brother helping mom leave the grave site:
Two of my three children:
Just before the grave dedication:
In getting ready to have our picture taken here, our oldest sister did a kind of roll call to get us lined up. Out of habit she also called Laurie's name. We all looked at her and just said "She"s here". It was a light moment in our day. Just for the record; we have another sister, named Denise, but she lives out of state and was unable to make it.
Me with a rose I was allowed to take from her flower spray. I'm pressing it for a keep sake.
A video:After an emotional morning, our dad took about 30+ people to Chuck-a-Rama for lunch.
To those in the family who could not come, we missed you, but we thought of you and I hope this Blog helps you to feel included. Watch for your CD in the mail, with all of the pictures.
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