and on the same subject below I add this song!!!

It's official!!!

I finished my math class on sat., school is out for 2 weeks and Tues. is the first day of winter.....bring it on!!!!

 
 

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!

Last christmas....lots' of snow..........





This Christmas....warm and sunny:( Wish it would snow!!!!!

Veteran's Day - Support Our Troops

Weather update!

 
On our way home from Denver today I snapped these pictures of the first real snowfall on Pikes Peak. It looked so beautiful! I am ready for snow here on the Front Range. It has been a long Indian summer. We are supposed to have our first hard freeze next week.

I Love conference!!!

I loved Pres. Monson's talk about gratitude....so timely yet timeless!! Really good talk! I think we should think of 5 things we are grateful for each day. So here goes.....
1) My family
2) My home
3) My job
4) My grandchildren
5) Autumn
What are yours????

DOG PILE!!!

 
Three of my four favorite kids!!!

Going camping for Labor Day! How about you????

We are going to the mountains for Labor Day. Dad wants to fish and I want to read. We love Rampart and are going there. What are you doing for the long weekend my boys?????

It's Las Vegas for Thanksgiving......

We will be staying here! I am excited to all be together and have some family time. A warm Thanksgiving will be different but I think I can handle it!

Barbecue for Bill!!

 
For FHE we had a going away barbecue for Bill. It was so yummy and we all pigged out.....especially Bill!! Who knows when his next one will be. Dad gave him a blessing. It was a good FHE. We will miss you Bill but seen you soon!!!

If we rented a home would you come???

Aaron has invited us all to warm Las Vegas for Thanksgiving! It's just an invite....no plans!! I was wondering if we rented a house there how many would drive to Vegas for Thanksgiving. Leave your feedback please. I need to hear from everyone even if you are not sure or the answer is no.

It takes two......

Congratulations Jacob on your new calling! And a second congratulations on getting to present at the National Chemical Engineer Conference!!!! We are proud of you!!! YOu ROck!!!

LDS.org - Ensign Article - The Bishop and His Counselors

Going camping....what are you doing for the 4th????

Dad and I are packing up the trailer and heading to the mountains for the 4th. Dad wants to fish and fish. I will read and read. We are going up to Eleven mile right by the spillway.....out favorite place. Love going camping and enjoying the outdoors......Happy Fourth of July!!!!!

So sad...good-bye USA:(

They did good just not good enough....oh well there's always next time!!!

SWEEEET!!!!!!!!! Way to go USA!!!!

We won our group!!!! go USA as far as you can. We are looking good despite ref's taking away 2 goals!!!

WooHoo World Cup!!!

I am going for USA but Germany is looking good! I am not getting anything done but sure am loving the World Cup!! GO USA!!!

Our Alaskan Cruise

 

We had an absolute blast!! I have fallen in love with cruising. You only unpack once, food is free, beautiful scenery without driving, cost effective, fun and more fun! Alaska is beautiful and the glacier was awesome! Aaron and Tat showed us the ropes of cruising and we had so much fun with them!! Let's do a Christmas cruise as a family.....who's on board??

And the countdown begins.....only 5 more days!!

Schools out...summer's here....I'm ready for a cruise to Alaska!!!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!

Cooper and the Hot Tub

 
 
 

This morning Dad and I were out back cleaning his scout equipment. i wanted to brush Cooper so I had him jump up on the hot tub. He thought that was so clever that even after I was done he kept jumping up on the hot tub. We came in and had breakfast and then Dad went out to put some chemicals in the hot tub. Just as he went to put the chemicals in a brown object came flying from the side and "plop" landed right in the water. It was Cooper. I couldnt' get my camera fast enough but it was too funny. Silly dog!!!

Rain, Wind, Snow GO AWAY

 
Bet you woudn't believe you would hear me say that....but I am tired of the rain, wind and snow!!! WE planted our tomatoes upside down but they haven't seen the light of day because of the weather.....hopefully they will make it. I'll post a picture when the sun comes out.

Got the fence done!!

 
WE fixed the fence.....couldn't have done it without Nik and Bill. Even the missionaries pitched in for a few before dinner. The funnest part was getting the old posts out....UGH!!! Dad showed Bill and I an easy shovel trick that worked well on the last post. Got to meet our new neighbors. Glad it is done. Thanks again Nik and Bill!!

My ghetto fence....

 
We had high winds today and when we got home from work the fence had blown down. It is the section that our neighbors put in without cementing the poles. So we had to hold it in place with whatever we could find until tomorrow night when we will replace it. Isn't it just so classy and beautiful????? Thanks Nik for your help! It was all her decorating ideas put to work.....HaHa but she was the first to call it a ghetto fence. So cool I just had to share.

I Love Easter candy!!

I can't believe Easter is this weekend. I wonder if I will get an Easter basket? I look forward to General Conference....nothing like breakfast and the Prophet at the same time. Always ham for Easter lunch and deviled eggs....yumm! But my favorite is the candy that you only get at Easter.....like Cadbury's mini eggs and Hershey's candy coated chocolate eggs and of course everyone's favorite Reece's peanut butter eggs. AND don't forget Starburst's jelly beans!

It's Spring Break!!!

i am so happy for spring break.....just got back from Matt's! Had a great time! Played Band Hero for hours and laughed so hard we couldn't sing. I liked the drums the best. Sam you would do great on the guitar. Check Nikki's blog for pictures. Matt took me out to fire my gun. I like my gun! Thanks Matt and Nik for a great weekend! Here's to a whole week home....YEAH!!!!

Springtime in the Rockies

We are under a winter storm warning starting Thursday thru Saturday. Just in time to welcome spring. Gotta love it though! We are dropping 40 degrees Thursday night. I guess this way we won't get bored with the weather. I am driving to Grand Junction Friday night.....wish me luck!!

Who Doesn't love John Deere

 
Thursday after piano lessons we explored the "diggers" down the road.

OKay Family are you ready for some HOCKEY!!

Who will win and what will the score be???? Winner will receive something from the Olympic Store here in town........All entries must be in by noon tomorrow...Sunday. Let's have some fun!!

Who can polish off taco salad and quesadillas?

 
Me and Nik......soooo good...thank you Qudobas!! and thank you Nik for lunch and a fun day out shopping!

Happy Presidents Day!!!

How many questions can you answer???

1. Who was the only president inaugurated in two cities?
2. Who was the first president born outside the contiguous United States?
3. Who was the only president married in a White House ceremony?
4. How many presidents have died in office?
5. Whose name was changed accidentally through a clerical error? (He liked it so much he kept it.)
6. Who was the first president born in the 20th Century?
7. Who was the first president to die in office? (Clue: He also served the shortest term, from March 4, 1841, to April 4, 1841.)
8. Who was the eighth president, who was also the eighth vice president, and who also lived to see eight presidents from eight different states succeed him?
9. Who was the youngest president?
10. Who was the oldest president?
11. Who was Lyndon Johnson’s vice president from Nov. 22, 1963, to Jan. 20, 1965?
12. Who was the last president to be inaugurated on March 4th?
13. Who was the first president to win a Nobel Peace Prize?
14. Who was the first president to be sworn in using his nickname?
15. Who was the only president to become chief justice of the Supreme Court?
16. Which president was at one time a managing partner of a Major League Baseball club?
17. Who was the first president to ride to his inauguration in an automobile?
18. Who is the only president buried in Washington, D.C.?
19. Who was the first president licensed to fly an airplane?
20. Who was the only president who was a Rhodes Scholar?

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1..........

Blast off!!!!! A friend sent these to me of the latest launch. Aren't they awesome!

 

And the WINNER is.........

not!!!!

Superbowl Family Game!!!

Okay just for fun......place your final score for Sunday's game. The person closest without going over WINS!!!
The prize will be a gift certificate for Target. You can buy your own football or whatever. Ready...your vote has to be in by Sunday at noon.
Dad says 21-10 Colts
Mom says 31-28 Colts

Great Soup!!

Dad made this soup tonight and it was really good. It was quick and easy and ready to eat in about a half hour. Try it!


Quick Chicken Noodle Soup

Heat the broth mixture in the microwave to jump-start the cooking. Meanwhile, sauté the aromatic ingredients in your soup pot to get this dish under way. Though we like the shape of fusilli, you can also make this soup with wide egg noodles, rotini, or even orzo.
2 cups water
3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium carrot, chopped
6 ounces rotini pasta
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast chop and skillet fry
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Combine 2 cups water and chicken broth in a microwave-safe dish, and microwave at HIGH for 5 minutes.
2. While broth mixture heats, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, celery, salt, pepper, and carrot; sauté 3 minutes or until almost tender, stirring frequently. Add hot broth mixture and pasta; bring to a boil. Cook 7 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente. Stir in chicken; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.

Cooper and I LOVE the snow.....

Only I don't get my miles in......

Which one do I want???

And now Apple has a tablet.......AND an ipad.

You Gotta love Apple

Apple is sooo cool. Now they are making the ipod touch an augmentative device for students to use for communication and replace the old huge, heavy dynavox.

From Apple......
"Useful to everyone. Right from the start.
The arrival of Mac OS X Snow Leopard ushers in a new era of accessibility for students of all abilities. Every Mac comes equipped with dozens of assistive technologies—many of which you won’t find in other operating systems, at any price. And now with the development of universal access features for iPod and iPhone, Apple is taking these technologies to a new level."

Mmmm...maybe now I can pull out my iphone!

Happy New Year!!! Dad and I are taking down the tree and organizing our offices. He is putting a desk up in the corner of the family room where the black chest of drawers used to be. Should be nice. Hope you all have a great year!!