My goal was to be a better blogger for the new year and that really hasn't happened, but even I was getting tired of the Christmas background, so I thought it was about time for a change.
First off, a big welcome to our new addition to the family. Curtis R was born Thursday morning, Feb 25. He's a real cutie. Congratulations Tyson and Kim.

Next, I had a few ask for before and after pictures of Ralph's Christmas present. I know, 5 gals of mud, 5 gals. of paint, 5 bundles of ceder and a few days of hard work isn't very romantic, but what can I say. I was told that it was a d___good thing I was HIS wife.


It has been interesting working in the old house. Under the flooring we found old Life magazines and newspapers from 1942 and 1944. War was the main topic back then. I guess things haven't changed much.
We tried to save some of them, but they are in pretty bad shape.












The finished room turned out kind'a nice, considering what we started with. We've finished one of the bedrooms now and are getting ready to start on the second. Can't wait for the before and afters on that one. I always wanted to do something like this. It has been alot of fun and hard work, but the house will really be cute when we're done.

Tis the Season

Thanksgiving, Polar Express, the Forgotten Carols, and Katelyn's Baptism.
It's been a busy few days.
Thanksgiving always kicks off the busiest time of the year. It was great to have most of the family home, and we really missed Trish and Tyson and families. Thank goodness we have willing men that like to cook outside. Deep fried turkey and dutch oven potatoes, yummm. Makes it pretty easy on me, too. We had a great day, 25 of us and I realize more every year how grateful I am for my family. I love the craziness that goes on and the added noise of the laughter as we tell stories on each other and play games around the table. I just hope that soon we will ALL be together for a day or two.
The Saturday after Thanksgiving we all met in Heber City for a ride on the Polar Express. 29 of us that day! What great fun as I watched the excitement of the kids. They all got a special Christmas bell from Santa and told the elves what they wanted. I don't know what Ty had going on with Mrs. Claus, but she sure spent alot of time with him and I always knew Shane could dance, but on a train in front of so many strangers, WOW! It was great!!
Wednesday Vickie, Annette and I had a girls night out and went to the Forgotten Carols. This is one of my Christmas favorites. Each year something different stands out and you always leave feeling so good. Good times with good friends!
Yesterday Ralph and I went to Salt Lake for Katelyn's baptism. A very special day for her. It was good to spend some time with his family. We came home in a bit of a snow storm but it was worth it.
The next few weeks are going to be just as busy, but that's what keeps me going. Something different everyday.
Love to all.