Fun in the .. .. ... Not the sun!

We went away this holiday weekend. We were planning on going fishing at Strawberry, but the weather was not on our side. So, we made plans to go south and maybe find some warm air and sunshine . . . but we didn't. At least not much.

We hooked the 4 wheelers on and headed south on Friday. We got there in good time, once we passed all the traffic after Payson.

Here is a little travel log for you: The Christiansens were in Hurricane and had brought their 4 wheelers also, and Nancy's sister and brother in law rented some machines in Hurricane. We met there Saturday morning and took off on our 'beasts' right from town. It was an interesting ride. The first 7 miles were on the asphalt road and then another 7 miles of dirt road with no turns. We were headed somewhere, but it was taking awhile. It wasn't the most picturesque? But it's always fun to get out and ride and see the "world". We had a great time with good friends.




This was some weird thing we came upon, I called it the tire cemetary, but we think it may have been some way of catching water.

Here's Tyler finding where we are? We did have a map, but it wasn't too much help.

Here Christine is observing the 'tire cemetary' with amazement! She had a eye opening experience with getting to know our friends and riding the 4 wheeler. She was a bit nervous thinking that we didn't know where we were at all times.

Ok, here they are! The guys. David - not too happy about having his picture taken, and Tyler - still trying to find where we are. (To tell the truth, we were really very happy Tyler brought along his GPS).

Here is the lovely river bed we found for our lunch spot. It was pretty chilly all day long. We even got a little rain a time or two.

Look at the sky behind us, that's how it was all day. Yes, we did go to St. George. It's not the St. George I know. (That might be because this is in Hurricane.)

Helmet Heads! We had a great time. We went 58 miles this ride. WOW!

Didn't get pictures of the rest of the trip. (Send me some C) We went to Sacrament Meeting on Sunday morning. One of the members told David, we lowered their average age about 6 years. ONLY 6! I guess we were only 4 people to their 150. We went to Nancy's sister's place for a bar b q after church. The Butlers were in town too, so we all got together. It was so fun. The sun finally came out. It was still chilly though., and windy. We ate and played a silly game on the patio and visited. You'd think we never saw each other all the talking we can do.

Monday, David and Tyler waited around to hear from Tom about golfing, but never did hear so we got a late start to another ride. We went the other way to Bloomington this time. Still not real attractive, but great to get out. The air was still pretty cool when we were moving. Only excitement was a dead end trail we took that went up and up and up.

There you have it. Our weekend.

My Favorite Things

This is terrific. Yesterday my girls, Leslie and Andrea, let me take their girls, Kylee and Kaja for the afternoon. And I had to take these pictures to prove to them that their girls really did take naps at my house. To be honest, I'm pretty amazed myself. I layed between them and in about 15 minutes they were both "breathing loudly". When I told David about it he asked if I fell asleep first! HA! HA!

Aren't they precious. Tyler was worried that Kaja was going to suffocate. And notice Kylee soon took over my spot! Thanks girls for letting me take them.

Now here'a a picture of my pretty flower girls. David took the older girls on a walk when they were here for Sunday Dinner and they picked my flowers. And of course they have to say "cheese" for the camera.

I got Tagged.

ABC's "getting to know you" TAG ABC's of you. Each player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.
A- Attached or single: Very attached, and wouldn't want it any other way.

B- Best Friend: Davey, as I affectionately call him. Oh, he's my husband.

C-Cake or Pie: I'm more a candy person, but I like cake without frosting.

D-Day: Hear from each one of my kids AND David!

E- Essential Item: Dishwasher

F- Favorite Color: Red

G-Favorite Candy - plain M&Ms, choc covered cinnamon bears, Reisens

H-Home town: Orem

I- Indulgences: Chips Ahoy cookies

J- January or July?: July, summer vacations and parites

K-Kids: FOUR - the top of the heap, 2 beautiful mothers and 2 very intelligent young men

L- Love

M- Marriage Date: August 5, 1975

N- Number of Siblings: 3 brothers

O- Oranges or Apples: Apples

P- Phobias or Fears: SNAKES

Q- Quote: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

R- Reason To Smile: Having the kids around, here, there or anywhere.

S- Season: Fall, the colors and the cooling down is the best.

T- Tag Three: How about Christine, and Kevin and Nicole. (Or step right in if you read this and would like to.)

U- Unknown Fact About Me: I am a better driver than my husband. (I think everyone already knows this!)

V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Yeah, I gotta go with the Meat.

W- Worst Habit: Like to eat.

X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Ultrasounds!

Y-Your favorite food: Chinese!!!

Z: Zodiac Sign: Sagitarius

I am truly blessed.

I am blessed, but let's get this picture out of the way. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? SNOW? STILL? Well, stranger things have happened I suppose and I'm sure it's snowed even later into the year. In fact, I remember leaving my girlfriend's, Jana, wedding reception on June 7th to leave for Disneyland with my parents and we ran into snow in Nephi. So, it does happen. It is a beautiful sight though. I love the snow and appreciate it's necessity for our future, but I've had it.


Now for the fun stuff. Look at these cuties! I am blessed!

Here the kids are playing with Jaxon. He does look MAD, doesn't he?

Here's Kaja playing with Grandpa in the sand at Snow Canyon. (Funny name??) Some of us were hiding in the cars. It was getting late in the evening and it was cold and very windy. But, you know dad, he can't say no, and Kaja was not ready to leave the sand.

Look at Leslie's little gems. What happy girls they were this morning, and dressed so 'cutely' in their outfits from grandma Judy. They sure love each other. And actually they are pretty good with each other.

Here's another picture of Leslie's 'crew'. Aren't they adorable. And again, very happy girls. Les you are going to have fun with them in the years to come.

I love my kids! Oh and you too, Leslie, Andrea, Kevin and Tyler!!!

Happy Hoppy Easter

This Easter we had all the kids together in St. George! It was pretty great. We all arrived at different times, but we tried to do as much together as we could fit in. And, I think we all got to do a little of something for ourselves.


One thing we got to do together was have dinners. The girls all pitched in and took turns with a meal. And the guys also got their turn to watch the BB games to check our standings in the tournament.

Here's Paul biking! Where else would he be when in St. George. (I must confess! This picture is from an earlier visit. Paul is never around me when I pull out the ol' camera! Hmmmm!)

Some of us went hiking, others of us watched the hikers.

Here's grandpa having a little "chat" with the newest member of the fam, Emily.

Ahhh! Kev taking advantage of down time after all the riding!!

Kaja's making us laugh, while waiting for everyone to join the Egg Hunt.

And we ate! and ate, and ate, and ate!!

Jaxon's always up to playing to the camera. Where's his dad?

We even got some sightseeing in. Tyler and Christine were knocking on the Temple door. We went into the visitor's center and talked with Elder Eubank, the old weather man. He took us to see the Christus and listen to a few words of Christ. It was touching and made our trip even better.

Kylee and Jayce wanted ride after ride after ride. They would ask everyone to take them.

We enjoyed the sun! It was so nice to be warm, although it turned some of us a little red.

Thanks kids for coming and making it such a great weekend. I think we need to make it a tradition. What do ya say?

More info on Denise

OK Andrea tagged me! So here ya go babe. I love you Andrea.

If money, time, and babysitting were no object, where would you go and with who?

* I would love to go on a cruise, nice and long and relaxing.

When was the last time you cried?

*Today: sharing a tender moment, and I got sad. And just now filling this out!!! To be honest - everyday.

5 things you were doing 10 years ago - 1998

1. Our first cruise with David's family. Thanks GM and GP.

2. Our first wedding for our children; Andrea and Paul.

3. Spending time with my mom and dad.

4. Worrying about Leslie on her mission

5. Losing my mom.

5 things you were doing 5 years ago - 2003

1. Going out to lunch often with my dad.

2. Taking dad to Dr. appts.

3. Working at the office.

4. A summer of weddings ; Leslie and Jared, Kevin and Nicole.

5. Sent Tyler off on his mission

5 things you were doing 1 year ago - 2007

1. Spending time with my grand kids.

2. Helped Kevin and Nicole move, helping Andrea and Paul move.

3. Went to California for Kimberly's funeral.

4. Another wedding year, Tyler and Christine.

5. Having a great time getting ready for 2 new grand babies

7 of your favorite hobbies

1. Crocheting

2. Sewing

3. Going to lunch with my friends

4. Reading.
5. Camping in the trailer.

6. Traveling.

7. Having some girl time with my girls.

5 favorite foods

1. Chinese
2. Candy.

3. Meatloaf.

4. Mexican

5. A good baked potatoe.

5 places you've been

1. Chile
2. Portugal

3. Spain

4. Hawaii

5. Barbados

5 favorite memories

1. Christmas Eve.

2. Brunch at Riverside Country Club.

3. My wedding day.

4. Playing games in my mom and dad's backyard.

5. Each one of my kid's births.

5 people you wish you could meet/see again

1. Mom

2. Dad

3. Nana

4. Grandma Melvina

5. Grandma Flo.

OK, no new pictures for awhile, but I guess I don't need pictures. It does make it more interesting though.

I am enjoying my weight lifting class. I'm not sure if I want to keep doing it in April, but if I don't keep it up I will start slacking. It's pretty fun, even if I do have to get going earlier than I like. Ladies are a strange animal. Some of the ladies in my class, just talk and talk, and do a little weight lifting here and there. And they are probably there for an hour and a half. I can finish my routine in 30 to 45 minutes. I like listening to them, some times I join in. But, they talk of things that just don't interest me. I would like a friend though to join with me.

Now I'm going to get busy on making Tyler and Christine's curtains for their house. THEN I will start on the dresses for the girls. And, my girls are welcome anytime to come and get started with me!!!