JUNE FAMILY BIRTHDAYS!

June 1 Kami (1yr)
June 6 Cody (15yrs)
June 11 Luke (4yrs)
June 30 Julie & Lisa (old)

I love Springtime

Time to plant the garden, and see my flowers bloom!

Sixth Challenge

I was given the Sixth Challenge by Kristine

The Sixth Challenge is this:

1. Go to your photo folder
2. Go to the 6th folder of photos
3. Go to the 6th picture
4. Put the picture on your blog and a description.
5. Invite six friends to join the challenge.


And here is the picture, it was taken in the summer of 2006, while I was visiting in Washington, we were at Super Jump Party Zone, Kristine and Justin had just opened up the business. We had the place to ourselves and Lisa, Cheryl, and Ellie were racing through the obstacle course. This picture is at the very end of their race, I think they had done it a couple of times and as you can see they were laughing the whole time, Ellie was up and ready to do it again.

Changes a Coming

Yes, I changed my blog background again. I like this palm tree scene. Goes with my blog name. Now, that I have been on facebook, I haven't been doing much with my blog. But I think everyone has taken a break from their blogs. I don't have a whole lot of interesting things to put on it. But...........
I am looking into getting a new bedroom set for my guest room. What do you think?
There is a full size mattres on the bottom, twin on top, and twin trundle under. Lots of room for grandkids.

We also got new carpet in the bedrooms and are painting the walls. Having company visit has motivated me to get ready. My sister Sue and her daughter Leah and family will be here next month. Plus Kristine and Lisa and their families are visiting later so I am looking forward to all the company.


I have also been working in my yard, since we have had such nice weather. I have started my own composting with a bin and lid. Dad is still doing his thing with his big pile of stuff. But I am adding all vegetable and table scraps to mine. I am also getting a worm bin to use their castings, which is a natural fertilizer. So my new pets will be worms. Cheryl will be so proud!
Plus it is time to start planting a garden. I usually just do tomatoes and cucumbers. But will try some other things this year.

Happy Valentine's Day

and...... Happy Birthday Katie
My grand-daughter Katie will be 6 years old the day after Valentines, I keep this picture of her as part of my Valentine's decorations. She is our little Cupid!

Hope you all have a Happy valentine's Day! I am spending it with My Valentine! Since it is such a buzy night to go out to dinner, I like to stay home and fix a special candle light dinner for two.
Dinner will start off with a Shrimp Cocktail, Citrus Salad, main course will be Filet Mignon topped with Scallops, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, and hot homemade Biscuits.(his favorite)
For dessert a Molten Lava Cake called "Chocolate Indulgence" with fresh raspberries.

If you are interested.... I will have the salad, biscuit and cake recipe on my food blog.

A fun day at Knott's Berry Farm

Julie and kids and I spent the day at Knott's Berry Farm, it was great because there were no crowds. We had fun on the rides and watching little Sophie explore everthing, she loved keeping up with Abby and her brothers. The girls loved Camp Snoopy and the boys the more adventures rides, but they were good sports in taking their little sisters on a lot of the rides. Before leaving we ate at the Mrs. Knott's Chicken Restaurant. One of my favorite places because it brings back a lot of memories, especially because we would take Jule when she was Sophie's age.

Christmas Trip Pictures

Christmas

Our Christmas in Washington has been fun........

The day I flew in it snowed, I was lucky to have arrived on time, there were a lot of people stranded, not able to fly out or in to Seattle, here is a picture Lisa took from her front porch the day I arrived













On Christmas Eve we read and performed the story of Baby Jesus (Logan) with Mary (Katie) and Joseph (Luke). The Shepherd's (Ian and Jacob) were there with a little lamb (Kami) while the Angel (Ellie) watched over as the Wise man (Jason) brought a gift for baby Jesus. We sang songs and remembered why we celebrate Christmas

We had fun with a white elephant gift exchange

Lloyd and I with the grandkids, we were lucky to get everyone almost looking at the camera

Our Tree for 2008

Since we will be going to Washington this year for Christmas, we decided not to get a big tree, but I will have my little tiny one! Dad is thrilled I'm not going crazy like I usually do, but I have to have some decorations out, so I am putting out lots of my snowman. Happy Holidays!

Grandpa had help this year, hanging up the Christmas lights, (never his favorite thing to do). Since we had some of the Grandkids here, Caleb volunteered to help, he climbed up and down the ladder while Grandpa handed him the lights. He did a great job and it was done in no time. I was thrilled I didn't have to keep bugging Grandpa and he was thrilled it was so easy. A big THANKS to Caleb!

Honor to a Decorated World War II Veteran

Lloyd and I attended the funeral of my Uncle Jack who joined the Army as a 17 year old because he wanted to fight for his country in World War II. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, and was a POW. He was released when the Germans surrendered in 1945. He was awarded several medals in his lifetime. He died at the age of 84. He had a full Military Burial, I was honored to call him my uncle. He was one of the men that fought and suffered for the freedom of others. I am thankful for men like him.

Happy 35th Wedding Anniversary

Yes, we have made it that long! The years have gone by so fast. When we got married I was 25 yrs old and Dad was 32. Our greatest blessings call us Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa. Life is good!

YES ON PROP 8

Today our ward met at the Stake Center for "Operation Yellow"

Each ward was assigned a location, our ward was assigned Main St. and PCH, the 4th Ward had Beach Blvd. and PCH. We had a solid line of supporters all the way down. The goal was to be a friendly and positive front. We difinitley did that! We had a lot of people honking and giving us the thumbs up, and a few finger waves. But mostly positve. It was a upbeat and fun rally!

Our Prop 8 sign was stolen from the front yard the other night, so I guess I am going to have to bring it in when it gets dark. This is a very heated issue!

Washington Grandkids

These pictures were taken on the day I left. I miss everyone!