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.