Well its been a little while since I posted. I have suffered sickness and health and then some. It took me a while to get over a little case of Bronchiatis(3 weeks). Brenda came down with chicken pox and was covered from head to foot. Had a card party, finished football, and went to the banquet. Brandon was a great coach, gave all the kids confidence in their ability to play and ended with no wins, but lots of sucess. Thanksgiving is quickly coming and now, I have to get my act together and clean my house and get ready for the fat bird. My sister is having her knee scoped tomorrow and so another busy day. I am really thankful for alot of things and at this time of year, I remember how blest I am. A few disappointments in my life. We finally got direct tv and was looking forward to watching BYU and Air Force, to find out that it wasn't going to be shown on the Mountain. But this Saturday, BYU and Utah play and it will be on the Mountain. Family will be gathering to cheer for their favorite. Brenda, is recovering from the pox and she still loves grandma. Not anything else to exciting. It will be hard this Thanksgiving to be with out mom she has spent every one with us for the last 20 or more years. I am excited to see the girls and Bonnie and Steve at Thanksgiving. The girls just turned 17 and it seems like just yesterday they were born. Well until next time. Hope to have more interesting stuff.

oct. birthday dinner

Well, its been quite a week and weekend, with rain and football and rain and more rain and new snow on the mountain, it turned out fun. We celebrated conference, and I listened and made cards, the kids, Tanner, Tira, Russell, Colton, Shelby, and Kimberly colored and made cards with me, and listened I hope. It was a very good conference and the messages were great, all we have to do is Do It. Is exciting to have more temples being built. Dad and I want to do the Rome dedication. We celebrated Hunters 6th birthday, Grandma Boxes and Brandons birthday. It was fun and of course the kids, had a rousing game of football, and the adults who wanted played some board game. It would be alot more fun if all our kids and cousins could be here. We miss them and especially Nate and Karissa, we were used to having them around. Not much else going on Dad will be teaching his second class this week to all of his 5 students. He really enjoys it, and will like it better, the more he gets into the swing of things. By the way somehow, my pictures from the scrapbook fair ended on the bottom of all my blogs. And I was doing the chicken dance, even though I look a little spastic

yea the chili cookoff is over

Well last night we finally finished everything including the dinner for the chili cook off. If was a total success, grandpa worried too much, and made me crazy. But after several weeks of preparation, we finally pulled it off. Plenty of food, and lots of great support from the ward, over 160 in attendance. Our ward is great to pitch in and clean up. They replaced our wood gym floor to the tune of 6000 dollars, and we got to launch its first use with chili, we were all a little nervous. Now we can rest for a week till we start on the Christmas breakfast. Becki and Brandon bought a van, and now they can haul more football players. The football team played tonight and they actually made a touch down. Thats their second for the season. Pretty good for a team that only has three players to move in and out, on both defense and offense. Russell is the top scorer in his league for goals, in soccer. I did my day at the scrapbook expo. I really had a great time. Kim reynolds and her friends joined us later, and we had a great time. Dad has been hunting and he is still hunting.

Free Sunday with the family

Today was free sunday, because we had regional conference, comprising of 135 stakes, Elder Uchdorf, Elder Packer and Elder Jensen spoke to us. The message was really great and I really enjoyed it. To top off the day the family came over and we ate and the boys played football not really with keeping of the sabbath. But once a month the cousins are all here and so its a good thing for them to do together, besides sometimes all the boys can get noisy in the house. The church is still true.
Talked to Kaitlyn (in Wyo. to school) and while I had some help with this blogging thing, decided to add some pictures. Burts kids play soccer, McNeil,Kaleb,Colton play football and and the rest of us do our thing. Kristopher is in drama, so here are some pictures

first week of school

this is our first week, back to school and all we are doing is testing. The kids are so cute and some of them don't understand me, so they just grin and say si.
we have tested over 40 and can only keep 28. It is really hard, because you really want to keep them all. Well real school starts on Tuesday and then I'll be exhausted before the day is over. Burton and Heather just got back from Hawaii, the kids stayed with us and we had a great time, at least I did. Colton, Kaleb and McNeil are all playing on the same YNFL football team and they play every Saturday. Burts kids are all soccer whizes and play all the time. Kristopher is in Acapella at the Jr. High and is one of two eighth graders in the choir. Kaitlyln leaves Sunday for Rock Springs, to college and the rest are all going to school and getting smarter.

the trial of the boat

well the third time is not the charm. We took the boat out the first time and it took on lots of water, so back home we went. The second time, we had a great time and as we were heading into shore, something went pop and then we were pulled in my the harbor patrol. Well today, after getting a new prop, we were out and then pop and whoosh and we were done, managed to limp into shore and then we were headed home. Next time we will be able to have all the fun we can stand, hope to have all the bugs out. All them a story to tell and we will laugh about in the future. Last week we had Burts kids while they were in Hawaii and still had them today. Brads kids were also here at the same time. It was great fun, but I surely can fill my age. Carolyn is having a scope on her knee tomorrow and so the kids are at different aunts until burt gets home on Thurs. It has been fun to have Hunter, he usually doesn't like me so much, but we have become great friends. Well school starts next week and it will be exciting.

Yesterday was a good day, it was Mavis bday and so we talked. Life goes on and even though we have hard things to get through we manage.
Becki, Kristopher, McNeil, Brenda and I went in search of treasure. We went to Fairview, Ut. in search of Family history. We were at the Museum looking for a building that is in a picture that we have and finally found another picture hanging in the museum with the same building. But apparently the building no longer exists. But there was a researcher there who is going to see if he can find the info on the picture and the names of the gentleman in it. Lets just pray he can find something. Thus the treasure hunt. We had a great time and museum had many things to look at, including a dinosaur. Well today is another day, and much to be done.

purpose of my blog

I realize blogs are suppose to allow you to let it all hang out, but is it possible that some people let too much hang out. I think I want my blog to pass on info about my family and the joys and trials that come in life without losing my perspective of who I am.
Well today would have been my Brendas 42nd birthday and yes I still miss her, but alot of things have happened in my life to help me get through the times like this. One of them is my husband who is very special to me and all my new kids and grandkids. When you have these things and a belief that there is life after death it makes it all okay.

Had a lazy day, but fun some of the kids came over and swam and we ate. Melisas family joined us and it was good to see them. Dad cooked the dogs and we ate salads and etc. It was nice to have a time to remember our pioneer heritage and to celebrate the families we have because of that heritage. Its great to be in Utah, we still are safe in our little world and enjoying it.

Well I am headed for a long weekend and the many fun things that we can do as a family. The pool in the back has been a good investment, not so much play station and a lot more hot fresh air. Did get guitar hero and they play a little bit, but not as much as they want to. Tomorrow is pioneer day and so its a holiday and ron will be off. went to see willy wonka Jr. Kristopher played Augustus Gloop. the play was very well done and the young people were amazing. Becki has bronchitis and is feeling poorly but that gives us an excuse to help her and watch the baby. Friday, the girls and I are going to see Mama Mia, a little risque but ever so funny

picture

apparently I can put pictures now if I can figure out how I did It.

still not in the box but working on it

well I still can't get pictures on, but I love my floor. Ron, Karissa, Bonnie, and Russell celebrated birthdays and Kimberly celebrated her unbirthday. Russell turned 12 and is now officially a Deacon as of tonight. the weather is nice and warm and we have enjoyed the pool its one of those stand alone 15 ft. but cool. Our first party as activity People was yesterday morning and after it was over we crawled into bed never to recover. Old people hurt when they have had fun. I'm doing summer school and last week some of the teachers and I feeling a little risque went to see Mama Mia a fantastic musical. Still laughing. Brenda June is sitting and weighs in an 17 lbs. Mac is now officially taller than grandma. Kristopher is starring in Willy wonka at the Hale Theater and is Agustus something of another, will be seeing it on Tues. Will take pictures and see if I can get them posted In the mean time Love

well our floor is finished for the time being. we got a new couch to go with it and are now in search of a new rug. Hope to find one soon. Summer is finally here with the heat and personally I enjoy it. I am still trying to figure out how to put on our pictures. we are all well

new floor

well my floor is all laid and now the edges need sanded, then comes the clear we are so excited and we have had plenty of help. Especially Burton, Heather and Brad. Alot of work for alot of people. We are so totally greatful for the help. We have pictures if I only knew how to put them on to show you.

Well we have had the best of times. Karen and boys were here to visit, the down side is they were helping Karissa and Nate to pack for their new home in Calif. The good news is they made it safe and sound. Karen and the boys are in Colo.Springs and headed home. We really miss having them around and are greatful for the times we have had.
We have been putting a new floor in the living room and have had lots of help, The wood is down and ready for the next process. Can't show you pictures because I haven't yet learned how to do that. More to come later

have I evolved

Well here it is my first blog start and I don't know what I'm doing