tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010859865163588442024-03-12T20:00:58.906-07:00"Ward Family Life"We may not have it all together, but together we have it all!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-44387552115846232932010-05-22T21:07:00.000-07:002010-05-22T21:38:53.040-07:00Is it really Winter still??? and a little about Moscow, Idaho!May 22, 2010 <div><br /></div><div>A BLIZZARD in the end of MAY!!!</div><div>Notice the snowplow and my white-knuckles! HAHA!</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/S_iq2oQviLI/AAAAAAAAA9w/PBrYP3CjEOQ/s1600/SDC10673.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474313202566138034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/S_iq2oQviLI/AAAAAAAAA9w/PBrYP3CjEOQ/s400/SDC10673.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/S_iq2M705XI/AAAAAAAAA9o/CnQ5xg4osy4/s1600/SDC10672.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474313195230651762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/S_iq2M705XI/AAAAAAAAA9o/CnQ5xg4osy4/s400/SDC10672.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/S_iq1u00raI/AAAAAAAAA9g/K37mwiT0tpA/s1600/SDC10671.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474313187148213666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/S_iq1u00raI/AAAAAAAAA9g/K37mwiT0tpA/s400/SDC10671.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div align="center">These pictures were taken between Boise and Mountain Home.</div>What a WELCOME home...<br /><div align="center">Robert and I were on our way home from Moscow, Idaho, where Robert took a 5 day long Mediation for Families Course at the U of I Law School! I went along to hang out in the hotel! Robert and I haven't been back to Moscow since 1991. It was kind of fun to see where we spent 3 fun years. I honestly couldn't remember too much about Moscow until I started driving around. Not much has changed that's for sure! I was a little disappointed that the Godfather's Pizza place in Pullman was gone. We used to go there for an all-you-can eat lunch for really cheap - If I remember right it was $3.99 a person and kids ate free. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474315759567042290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/S_itLd1Q9vI/AAAAAAAAA-A/5oJl9UB4ET8/s400/SDC10669.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Gritman Memorial Hospital</div><div align="center">where Matthew was born!</div><div align="center">(Pictures aren't that great .... I was driving and taking pictures at the same time! Guess I should have pulled over!)</div><div><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474315748764844226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/S_itK1l0gMI/AAAAAAAAA94/PWy0_ATPnOo/s400/SDC10668.JPG" border="0" />This is Oakridge Apartment Complex on Indian Hills Drive - we lived in this apartment for the last two years Robert was in Law School (our apt. was the furthest one on the left)! They have totally updated the whole place. It used to be brown wood siding and now it is vinyl siding. I would have loved to see if they renovated the inside of the apartments. The playground was even updated!</div><div align="center">When talking to Andrea this week she only remembered a couple of things about living in Moscow ... 1. The Playground at our Apt. Complex and 2. The White Elephant (which is a crazy store in Spokane that Robert loved to go to - it had a bit of everything in it!)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Just a few memories of Moscow, Idaho! </div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-87151174491770837952010-05-22T20:37:00.001-07:002010-05-22T21:07:41.062-07:00OH MY! Has it really been this long!!!!It's been over a year since my last blog post ..... my excuse ..... I have been busy!! haha! Haven't we all! Well - so much has happened since February 2009 that I'm sure I won't be able to remember it all but here is a list of a few things ..... (I will come back and fill in some things as I remember them!)<br /><br />May 2010: I attended Women's Conference at BYU with my friend, Jana Borgholthaus! I LOVE going to Women's Conference and come back trying to be a better wife, mother, grandma, sister, friend etc. ... I think I accomplish being a little better for at least a few days!!!<br /><br />Eric was nominated as a Natural Helper at school.<br /><br />April 2010: Taylor flew back with us from England to visit her mom in Boise for her Spring Break. Because of a Volcano in Iceland her trip was extended a couple of weeks. She was able to get back to England until May 3, 2010. Who would have thought a Volcano would disrupt air travel to all of Europe which affected travel to most parts of the World! CRAZY!<br /><br />Bill found out that he was accepted into PA School in Texas -- YEAH!!! The HOWARD's will be moving to the USA!! I know Texas isn't too close but a LOT closer than England! Congratulations to Bill!<br /><br />March 2010: For Spring Break .... Robert, Eric, and I went to England to visit Andrea, Bill, and the kids. We had a GREAT time and can't wait for them to move back to the USA!! We miss being around the grandkids!<br /><br />February 2010:<br /><br />January 2010: Jason enters the MTC for mission to the Philippine Cauayan Mission. We got to do the Curbside drop off which means you pull up to the curb at the MTC, get out his luggage, give hugs, and off he goes!! Eric gets his Driver's License! Watch out everyone!!<br /><br />December 2009:<br /><br />November 2009:<br /><br />October 2009:<br /><br />September 2009: Jason decided to go on a mission! Within a month, his papers were submitted and call received!! He will be going to the Philippine Cauayan Mission and will enter the Provo MTC on January 6th, 2010.<br /><br />August 2009: School Started .... Eric is a Freshman in the High School. First year for the 9th Graders to be in the High School instead of at the Junior High.<br /><br />July 2009: Andrea and the kids left to go back to England.<br /><br />June 2009:<br /><br />May 2009: Matthew enters MTC on May 20, 2009! Because of the Swine Flu he was told no hugs or handshakes were allowed. His group was the 2nd to the last group to be able to have their family attend and actually go in the MTC to watch a video, listen to the MTC President, and say your good-byes. From now on it is Curbside drop off!<br /><br />April 2009: Busy getting Matthew ready for his Mission to the Puerto Rico San Juan West Mission.<br /><br />March 2009: Andrea and kids came to visit for a few months. Bill was here for a couple of weeks. We had a lot of fun and miss having them around.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-53428447655348234382009-02-27T14:12:00.000-08:002009-02-27T15:12:18.529-08:00Elder Matthew Ward<div align="center">has been called to serve in the <span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;">Puerto Rico San Juan West Mission </span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#33cc00;"><span style="color:#33ccff;">(Spanish Speaking). Matthew will participate in a phased training MTC experience -- which means he will spend approximately three weeks at the Provo MTC then travel to the Dominican Republic MTC, where he will receive an additional six weeks of training. His MTC report date is May 20, 2009!</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ccff;">We are so proud of Matthew and know he will make a GREAT missionary! He has such a fun-loving spirit that we will miss dearly -- but are grateful he will be able to share the gospel with those in Puerto Rico! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#000000;"></span></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307607004162428930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/Sahocwp6EAI/AAAAAAAAATw/UzyhwMTlrAA/s400/IMG_0464.JPG" border="0" />Walking in the door after what seemed like the LONGEST drive home from Rexburg at 10:45 p.m.!<br /><div align="center">Where's my call??</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#000000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307607009622017154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SahodE_kxII/AAAAAAAAAT4/Qt6XAsto5f4/s400/IMG_0467.JPG" border="0" /></span></span></div><p align="center">Oh the suspense -- I can hardly stand it!!!</p>We were trying to get Jason (who was in Boise) and Andrea (who was in England) on the phone! The phone somehow hung up on each of them once before we finally got them on speaker phone.<br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307607015021974018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SahodZHBkgI/AAAAAAAAAUA/saeeBZlCMB8/s400/IMG_0468.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center">OH Yeah! <span style="font-size:180%;color:#33ccff;">Puerto Rico San Juan West Mission!!!</span></div><br /><div align="center">Spanish Speaking -- YIPPEE!!</div><br /><p align="center">Now where exactly is Puerto Rico . . . to help you here is a map!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307610881260191586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/Sahr-b-C_2I/AAAAAAAAAUI/wKRrmqs3QNI/s400/Netherlands+Antilles.gif" border="0" /> As far as we can tell -- Matthew's mission is a fairly new mission. They split the Puerto Rico San Juan mission into the Puerto Rico San Juan West & East missions. The West mission will take in the islands of Aruba, the Netherland Antilles, and parts of Puerto Rico.<br /><br /><p align="center">None of us even came close to guessing where Matthew was going to go! I think most of us thought he would go Spanish speaking but to the CARIBBEAN -- I don't think that even crossed our minds!!</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">ANYONE WANNA GO ON A CRUISE IN A FEW MONTHS???</span></p><p align="center">What's a missionary post without a couple then and now photos?!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307616765509021538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SahxU8gSr2I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/1yU0aYElTBY/s400/Matt_Baby_Pic.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307616774932447682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 113px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SahxVfnAwcI/AAAAAAAAAUo/vCqFqDfUwTE/s400/s503473566_1142703_7760%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307616773527555394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SahxVaYDzUI/AAAAAAAAAUg/aTZtyMGTtPY/s400/s503473566_947858_6245%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307616774059269490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 86px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SahxVcW1HXI/AAAAAAAAAUY/9vTPXVbR6XY/s400/s503473566_725275_9988%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;">CONGRATULATIONS -- Elder Matthew Ward!!!</span><br /></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-73189239766440437902009-02-26T13:40:00.000-08:002009-02-26T14:59:14.370-08:00Matthew's Mission Call . . .<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SacQH5pMjDI/AAAAAAAAARo/VxF7D75TnXU/s1600-h/Matt"></a>is sitting on the kitchen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">countertop</span> ... waiting ... for Matt to get home from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BYU</span>-I tonight!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Soooo</span> for now this is what I have to look at and I'm practicing lots of self control (I haven't even held it up to the window ... YET!)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SacPt9Xzc_I/AAAAAAAAARg/gqoEV8A3_fc/s1600-h/Matt"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307227968122352626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SacPt9Xzc_I/AAAAAAAAARg/gqoEV8A3_fc/s400/Matt%27s+Mission+Call+22609.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>So while we are patiently waiting to find out where <span style="font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">Elder Matthew Glen Ward</span> is going to spend his next two years -- I have found a little Missionary Mario Video to entertain you . . .<br /><br /><iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://deseretbook.com/video/embed/116" frameborder="0" width="425" scrolling="no" height="445"></iframe></div></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-83677940870312611672009-02-02T12:46:00.000-08:002009-02-02T12:53:16.918-08:00Bryson & Jayden ...My grandbabies -- I know, I know, they are the subject of each and every post anymore -- but I think you would all agree they are the cutest babies ever!!! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SYdbp9Fo4sI/AAAAAAAAAQk/AUeAIbumT_k/s1600-h/Bryson+%26+Jayden+0209"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298304262955655874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SYdbp9Fo4sI/AAAAAAAAAQk/AUeAIbumT_k/s400/Bryson+%26+Jayden+0209" border="0" /></a>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-19430628702459904652009-01-25T10:43:00.000-08:002009-01-25T11:23:04.165-08:00Church Snow Day!!!<div><div><div>I seriously can only remember two church snow days in my whole life and both while living in Idaho (remember I grew up in Canada). If I remember right -- last year we had a church snow day on Super Bowl Sunday and today the 25th of January, 2009 -- one week before Super Bowl Sunday! How crazy is that?!!</div><div></div><br /><div>I got ready for church -- had just woke up Eric and his friend, Malcolm, and told them it had snowed about 5 inches overnight. Then I received a phone call saying church had been cancelled and get the word out. I told the boys -- who both let out a YIPPEE (shame on them) and then started calling people! WOW everyone I called had already heard from either their Visiting Teacher or Home Teacher!! How Great is that?! We can really get the word out quick. Since we didn't have to rush out the door to church -- Eric had a breakfast request of Biscuits and Gravy (can't remember the last time I actually cooked breakfast). So we enjoyed breakfast together and now are just enjoying a nice, warm (only because we are indoors), peaceful, Sunday! Malcolm has never played Settlers -- maybe we'll have to break out the games here soon!</div><div></div><br /><div>It is STILL snowing -- I would say we have about 8 inches of snow out there! Here are some pics!</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295313271557961490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SXy7XV2ftxI/AAAAAAAAAQc/9sFpWJxL3VI/s400/432.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295313267134906274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SXy7XFX9P6I/AAAAAAAAAQU/tI9WSeViB1Y/s400/438.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295313257527331778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SXy7WhlVS8I/AAAAAAAAAQM/grfUJ_uP_Js/s400/441.JPG" border="0" /></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-79660162887256691312009-01-23T10:13:00.001-08:002009-01-23T10:27:18.154-08:00I LOVE ...seeing my boys with their nieces and nephews! I know they will make good daddies some day!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294556465086006482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SXoLDaCzBNI/AAAAAAAAAP8/hDHA1x3Vqs8/s400/Eric+1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294556454716457666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SXoLCzagQsI/AAAAAAAAAPs/2VEZBD5SCHE/s400/Jason.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294556461435721538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SXoLDMcgF0I/AAAAAAAAAP0/-IWAy5EdCFc/s400/Matt.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294556464923092130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SXoLDZb9JKI/AAAAAAAAAQE/8OQuQNmTT18/s400/Matt+%26+Kenna.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294556455097880498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SXoLC01cT7I/AAAAAAAAAPk/Vjmd-YUVEsY/s400/Eric.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-72026651125228323222008-12-29T12:09:00.000-08:002008-12-29T13:32:18.413-08:00Babies Blessed!<div align="center">Jayden and Bryson were blessed yesterday -- </div><div align="center">Sunday, December 28, 2008.<br />We were so glad to be able to be here for the blessing and that Robert, Jason, and Matthew<br />were all able to take part in the blessing!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285307239180971314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVku7mgurTI/AAAAAAAAAN8/IhFqT8JGDJQ/s400/SNV31184.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Jason, Matthew and Robert all bought these British Hats (I have no idea what they are called) and insisted on wearing them in some of the pictures. </div><div align="center">Don't they make adorable "British Boys"!?!<br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285309956366420242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVkxZw0OSRI/AAAAAAAAAOc/CsSyR45Ig7w/s400/SDC10448.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">We have been able to go to a few castles here in England. Here we are at the Skipton Castle.</div><div align="center">This was taken inside the Skipton Courtyard!</div><div align="center">The tree we are standing by was planted in 1659 about the same time Robert and my ancestors were leaving England!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285317222283942882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVk4Asd9G-I/AAAAAAAAAPU/xJdkTDuR3BE/s400/SNV31170.JPG" border="0" /> <div align="center"></div><div align="center">Eric, Kennady, & Matthew</div><div align="center">in the Skipton Castle.</div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285309955476839826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVkxZtgIXZI/AAAAAAAAAOU/tROfXLSP3R8/s400/SDC10425.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><br />Robert, Eric, and Jason outside the Skipton Castle!<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285317229507522898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVk4BHYMMVI/AAAAAAAAAPc/Kn9nLHtSHe4/s400/SNV31172.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">This is the Bathroom or the "Long Drop" as they called it!</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285315297078578658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVk2QohOjeI/AAAAAAAAAPM/Gcl2_mbMZEc/s400/SNV31162.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Kennady's favorite room in the Castle was the bathroom or the "Long Drop" -- here she is taking a peek down the hole.</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285315263399996994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVk2OrDoLkI/AAAAAAAAAOs/-yvDbxXcv_k/s400/SDC10422.JPG" border="0" />Looks like Matthew also enjoyed this room!!</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285315279905860194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVk2Poi7qmI/AAAAAAAAAO8/4nB-7V4-1vg/s400/SNV31164.JPG" border="0" /><br />The Shofforth Castle was another one that we went to see. It was actually destroyed in World War II -- but the boys and Kennady loved exploring the ruins. It was kinda fun trying to figure out which rooms were for what! </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285309968700359474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVkxaew3QzI/AAAAAAAAAOk/cdiE2KBflyc/s400/SDC10460.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Robert, Matthew, Eric, Jason, & Bill<br /></p><p align="center">Matthew and Kennady in the Spofforth Castle.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285309934699440306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SVkxYgGaaLI/AAAAAAAAAOM/dmgPolG5RH4/s400/SDC10480.JPG" border="0" /><br />Today we drove over to York to go to the Viking Museum. Everywhere we go we have to take two cars and today we got separated (due to heavy traffic) and never did find each other till we came home to Harrogate. (Andrea and Bill only have one cell phone and they can only receive calls on it -- that cell phone got left home so we had no way of finding each other.) The boys, Bill, Jason, Matthew, and Eric enjoyed their day at the Viking Museum and a few other sites while Andrea, Robert, Kennady, Jayden, Bryson, and I spent our day looking for a parking spot, feeding babies (or waiting for Andrea to feed the babies), walking through an area I would compare to downtown NYC (which Jason and Matthew said it didn't even compare to NYC), carrying babies (including tired Kennady) so by the time we finally found the Viking Museum we were so glad to be able to sit down for the 15 minutes it took to ride a little tour train through the museum we didn't care how "corny" or expensive it was! Kennady loved the Museum, the rest of us could have lived without it!<br /><br />We arrived back in Harrogate -- got back in the cars and headed to dinner at Joe Rigatoni's. It was an amazingly good Italian Restaurant with more food than any of us could eat! And we could pay in American Money making it a GREAT price too!<br /><br />I can't believe our time in England is almost over! We will be back on US soil before we know it!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-32070976929845895312008-12-18T06:50:00.000-08:002008-12-18T07:49:32.810-08:00More Grandbaby Pictures!I'm still enjoying my time here in England. Jayden and Bryson seem to be growing more each day and staying awake a little longer (I don't get to see this too much cuz it's in the middle of the night and all they want is their "Mummy"). We are getting better at telling them apart for the most part! Sometimes we second guess ourselves and realize we had them right the first time.<br /><div align="center">Bryson & Jayden</div><div align="center">(12/17/2008)</div><div align="center">Enjoying a swing together!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281148612559762130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SUporrGr8tI/AAAAAAAAANc/X5wDzTGrbmc/s400/SDC10355.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">The Proud Parents!!</div><div align="center">At 10 days old (12/12/08), Jayden & Bryson won their first contest at Bill's Squadron Party.</div><div align="center">"Best Christmas Sweater Contest"</div><div align="center">Prize: $30 BX Gift Card</div><div align="center">They were going to give them 1st and 2nd Prize but Andrea said "No, We come as a pair!"</div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281148622292302946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SUposPXGvGI/AAAAAAAAANk/XpUpAxlB68E/s400/SDC10351.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Kennady loves to play in her little brothers' carseats! </div><div align="center">We are amazed that she can actually get in! </div><div align="center">(12/18/2008)</div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281148630350276274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SUpostYRprI/AAAAAAAAANs/Eymw5vyig2E/s400/SDC10358.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Kennady looked so cute I just had to take a picture!</div><div align="center">She is growing up so fast! She has been sleeping with Grandma each night since I got here -- we are a little afraid what will happen when Grandpa gets here!</div><div align="center">(12/11/2008)</div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281148687705490930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SUpowDC0xfI/AAAAAAAAAN0/BdoD56HFpnM/s400/SDC10350.JPG" border="0" />No pictures of Taylor this time -- she is off to Boise to stay with her mom for Christmas. She should make it today -- after a delay in London they (Katie Crawford & Taylor) missed their connecting flight in Chicago -- but they should be in the air to Boise at this moment. Taylor and I decided that she should WAVE at every airplane she saw on her way home just in case her Grandpa and Uncles were on one of them! They could possibly be -- cuz they are on their way to England today (they may pass in the air)! </div><div align="center">Hope everyone wherever you are <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">have a Happy and Safe Christmas!</span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-90821678791601072532008-12-14T09:03:00.000-08:002008-12-14T09:25:04.549-08:00Artichoke DipOver on Pam's blog (<a href="http://crockettcrew.typepad.com/my_weblog/">http://crockettcrew.typepad.com/my_weblog/</a>) it's time for our favorite appetizers. I am in England right now and don't have my recipes with me -- but this recipe for Artichoke Dip that I found off the internet is pretty close to one I have at home. <br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br />1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped<br />1/2 cup mayonnaise<br />1 8 oz Pkg. Cream Cheese<br />1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br />1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles<br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees F <br />Combine the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, cheese and green chilies. Mix well and pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.<br />Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with chopped green onions and chopped tomato if desired. Serve as dip for tortilla chips or breads! YUMMY!<br /><br />Pam -- just a note for you -- we are making your Bacon/Water Chestnut Recipe right now. Can't wait to eat them!!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-38444522309290106632008-12-10T14:12:00.000-08:002008-12-10T14:20:04.224-08:00More Cute Baby Pictures!<div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SUA_joZwFoI/AAAAAAAAANU/V_eZHiTYFbE/s1600-h/SDC10331.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278288644651619970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SUA_joZwFoI/AAAAAAAAANU/V_eZHiTYFbE/s400/SDC10331.JPG" border="0" /></a> Bryson & Jayden</div><div align="center">(Just a couple days old!)<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SUA_jBg31_I/AAAAAAAAANM/6AkX0lq9zlo/s1600-h/SDC10348.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278288634212505586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SUA_jBg31_I/AAAAAAAAANM/6AkX0lq9zlo/s400/SDC10348.JPG" border="0" /></a> Kennady loves her baby brothers!</div><div align="center">Kennady and baby Bryson!<br /><br /><br /></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-88634593885650298182008-12-04T08:36:00.000-08:002008-12-04T08:56:32.560-08:00Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!<div>Bill and Andrea were told that it doesn't snow much here in Harrogate, UK -- but take a look at this! (It kinda melted a bit before I got out there!) Taylor's school had a late start day and the Midwife that was coming to check on Andrea and the babies (yes, a house call) couldn't make it up the street so turned around and came a few hours later. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275977254099251330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/STgJW_mgcII/AAAAAAAAANE/QlZCgmMIhR8/s400/SDC10312.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275977243862409986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/STgJWZd2owI/AAAAAAAAAM8/_nPiP9GfpsA/s400/SDC10309.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div align="center">Kennady and Taylor enjoying the snow!</div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-60645245221224377262008-12-03T12:41:00.000-08:002008-12-03T13:00:28.272-08:00England and Babies!<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/STbwfPhDKAI/AAAAAAAAAM0/62PeW6B14q4/s1600-h/SDC10306.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275668433042876418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/STbwfPhDKAI/AAAAAAAAAM0/62PeW6B14q4/s400/SDC10306.JPG" border="0" /></a> Jayden Ray and Bryson James Howard</div><div align="center">Born: December 2, 2008</div><div align="center">Time: 6:09 and 6:20 p.m.</div><div align="center">Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. & 7 lbs. 1 oz.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/STbwetoCq9I/AAAAAAAAAMs/s0T094t3Mic/s1600-h/SDC10289.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275668423945399250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/STbwetoCq9I/AAAAAAAAAMs/s0T094t3Mic/s400/SDC10289.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Kennady, Jayden, Grandma, Bryson, & Taylor</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">WOW! A lot has happened in the past day! I made it to England and already got to hold my brand new grandbabies! They are so adorable and cuddly and cute! Here are some pictures! Andrea is doing well and is already home from the hospital. I don't blame her for wanting to come home -- there were 7 babies and 6 mothers all in the same room with only curtains dividing them. No wonder people are against socialized medicine (but again -- she could have paid 90 pounds for her own room). I think if she would have had to stay another day -- I would have put up the $150.00 US. I will update again soon but right now I'm off to bed!<br /><br /><br /></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-76112125005598826802008-11-12T19:42:00.000-08:002008-11-12T20:02:13.375-08:00Broccoli and Cheese SoupMy favorite soup! (over on Pam's blog <a href="http://crockettcrew.typepad.com/my_weblog/">http://crockettcrew.typepad.com/my_weblog/</a> she is hosting Share Your Secret Recipe) This week is favorite Stews or Soups. If you want to join feel free!<br /><br />This recipe isn't exactly secret -- but it is absolutely one of my favorite soup recipes!<br /><br /><br /><em><strong>Broccoli and Cheese Soup</strong></em><br /><br />3 cups water<br />3 chicken boullion cubes<br />12 oz. frozen broccoli<br />1 large onion<br /><br />Boil above ingredients until soft.<br /><br />1/2 cube margarine<br />2 cups milk<br />1 teaspoon mustard<br />1/2 cup flour<br />salt and pepper to taste<br />1 1/2 to 2 cups velveeta cheese<br /><br />Add above ingredients to boiled ingredients BUT make sure you shake your flour and milk together before adding to prevent flour blobs!!! YUMMY!!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-69303276073848899502008-11-05T19:07:00.000-08:002008-11-05T19:33:39.622-08:00The Hurricanes!<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">A couple of weeks ago Robert, Eric and I got to go watch Matthew (#4) play intramural football at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg. It was a lot of fun to see Matt out on the field again! His team (The Hurricanes) are undefeated. There are about 8 teams total. They keep track of stats and team sportsmanship! Matthew is having a lot of fun playing on the team. He said out of the 20 or so kids on the team -- only 3 are not married! Eric was a little shocked when the teams came out on the field together and ran side by side around the track once and then before the game started someone said a prayer over the intercom. Matthew said that both teams share the same locker room and when they tackle someone they have to help the guy back up (it's good sportsmanship to do this)! Matthew also said that sometimes he forgets because he is in such a hurry to get back to the huddle! A little different than High School Sports.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265377428989009362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SRJg398_3dI/AAAAAAAAAMU/j96AQ1jo3Wc/s400/SDC10245.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="color:#ff6600;">Matthew #4</span></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SRJg4JBXXuI/AAAAAAAAAMc/k2CnDyrQKnY/s1600-h/SDC10249.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265377431960116962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SRJg4JBXXuI/AAAAAAAAAMc/k2CnDyrQKnY/s400/SDC10249.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#ff6600;"> Half-time Entertainment!<br />This guy was pretty entertaining! His name was Nacho. At half-time they had all the little kids chase him around the field. The first one to catch him got some free nachos from the snack bar!<br /><br /></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265377438351165922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SRJg4g1HCeI/AAAAAAAAAMk/KCUvhbJL_88/s400/SDC10256.JPG" border="0" /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Eric, Matt, and Robert<br />after the game!<br /></span></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-38013093382456927712008-10-31T07:03:00.000-07:002008-10-31T07:30:50.480-07:00OKAY -- I have been tagged! FOURSI have about a thousand things to accomplish today -- and instead I am sitting here responding to Natalie's tag!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 Random Things I Love About My Husband:</span><br /></span>I love how he spends time with his kids!<br />I love how he knows something about everything!<br />I love how when I'm struggling trying to get something done -- he will take over and finish it! (sometimes I prentend to struggle) HEEHEE!<br />I love how he is so patient (especially with me)!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 Jobs I Have Had:<br /></span>A Secretary for one of my Professors at Ricks College<br />Legal Secretary<br />Bookkeeper (and still am)<br />A Grounds Maintenance person for the City of Magrath (I got a GREAT Farmer's tan two summers in a row!)<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 Movies I Have Watched More Than Once:</span><br /></span>While You Were Sleeping<br />Mama Mia<br />Annie<br />The Sound of Music<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 TV Shows I Watch:<br /></span>I really don't watch any! The only TV I watch is channel 7 News and College Football.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 People Who Email Me Regularly:</span><br />Andrea<br />Debbie<br />Barbara-Lynn<br />Tricia and Dorothy (my sisters)<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 Of My Favorite Foods:</span><br /></span>Sweet Pork Salad (at Costa Vida)<br />Mashed Potatoes & Gravy<br />General Tso's Chicken<br />Diet Coke (is that a food)<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 Places I Would Like To Visit:</span><br />England (will be leaving in about one month)<br />Canada (I haven't been there in a LONG time)<br />Scotland<br />Ireland<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 Things I Am Looking Forward To This Year (wow the year is almost over):</span><br />Seeing two new Grandsons (twins) who will be born in December.<br />Seeing my Granddaughters<br />Seeing my daughter and son-in-law<br />A Trip to England<br />(OK -- I know, these really are all one in the same!)<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">4 People To Tag:</span><br />Celeste Conlin<br />Amanda Andrews<br />Debbie Hall<br />Mary Hamm (Jeff you can too if you feel left out!)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-69742509816034628332008-10-31T07:00:00.000-07:002008-10-31T07:02:35.327-07:00Have a HAPPY Halloween!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SQsP1Bemx2I/AAAAAAAAAMM/pYcM74pwlXo/s1600-h/happy+halloween.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263317993116845922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SQsP1Bemx2I/AAAAAAAAAMM/pYcM74pwlXo/s320/happy+halloween.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-38048342701050068712008-10-23T10:11:00.000-07:002008-10-23T10:45:35.208-07:00"Quey's Maze"<div align="center"><span style="color:#ffcc00;">For Family Home Evening this week, we got a group together and went out to the Corn Maze. We had a lot of fun -- and here are some pictures to prove just that!! </span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260401277752626450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SQCzF2B0zRI/AAAAAAAAALk/zxsy7qd5Egg/s320/SDC10232.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Eric and a few buddies on top of the Hay Pyramid!<br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260401291706535858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SQCzGqAsj7I/AAAAAAAAAL0/ifDyYA__dbs/s320/SDC10234.JPG" border="0" />Look -- I'm the little piggy!! Jana and Tara and Jana's DOG -- I had no idea the dog was there until I downloaded this picture!!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260401288734637986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SQCzGe8I_6I/AAAAAAAAALs/dgtSzbUjnFg/s320/SDC10233.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">A few crazy friends who make cute cows! Oh and a Corn Stalk!</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260401299467198978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SQCzHG6-4gI/AAAAAAAAAL8/DH5PTDcl66w/s320/SDC10235.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Terry loved playing in the Grain/Corn mix that was in a feeding trough for the little kids to play in! </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260401313745078546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SQCzH8HGCRI/AAAAAAAAAME/Y11xPfJZwVo/s320/SDC10237.JPG" border="0" /></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-46957083337232422572008-10-13T18:30:00.001-07:002008-10-13T18:52:54.938-07:00Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPP2dmfsoZI/AAAAAAAAALE/I2bl5X9itPU/s1600-h/pic1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256816178481635730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPP2dmfsoZI/AAAAAAAAALE/I2bl5X9itPU/s400/pic1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPP2Vxv-qeI/AAAAAAAAAK8/wI-H7jecitY/s1600-h/canadian+thanksgiving.jpg"></a><span style="color:#ffcc66;">I was asked today if Canada celebrates Thanksgiving for the same reason the United States does. My answer was YES we just celebrate earlier because our Harvest is a bit earlier than here in the U.S. I decided to Google Canadian Thanksgiving and see what it had to say! The first thing I read was this, "In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. UNLIKE the tradition of remembering the Pilgrims and settling in the New World, Canadians give thanks for a successful harvest." That isn't what I remember learning in school!! I remember learning about the Explorers and the Pilgrims!! The second article I read said this, "Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday, which is a form of harvest festival." In case you didn't know, Canada is part of North America! In 1578, an English Explorer by the name of Martin Frobisher held a formal ceremony, to give thanks for surviving the long journey to Canada and did celebrate a harvest feast. This is considered the first Canadian Thanksgiving!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffcc66;">So now we know a little history about Canadian Thanksgiving! Eric and I did celebrate this evening with a little pumpkin pie FEAST! I ate 1/2 a piece and decided it was a little nasty! Don't buy pumpkin pie "at the store on the hill"! Next time I will make my own! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffcc66;">But to all my</span> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Canadian Family and Friends</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;"> </span><span style="color:#ffcc66;">-- I hope you had a very</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!<br /></span><br /></span></div><div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-51206943063240911022008-10-13T16:26:00.000-07:002008-10-13T18:03:06.924-07:00My 3 Adorable Girls!<p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256806763546210114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPPt5lIK70I/AAAAAAAAAKU/kOQAFQdRsVg/s200/CIMG0304%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Kennady</p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPPt5wU_B2I/AAAAAAAAAKc/qCy4Qmip6Kg/s1600-h/CIMG0294.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256806766552745826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPPt5wU_B2I/AAAAAAAAAKc/qCy4Qmip6Kg/s200/CIMG0294.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Taylor<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPPt55jCeiI/AAAAAAAAAKk/eYbwJar_h8s/s1600-h/CIMG0294.JPG"></a><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256806928547553490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPPuDLzjoNI/AAAAAAAAAKs/KCoHYxgmQqU/s200/CIMG0301.JPG" border="0" />Andrea<br />These pictures I snagged off of Andrea's blog!<br /></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-73658454581360673812008-10-11T19:56:00.000-07:002008-10-11T20:26:56.580-07:00The Mighty Hunters!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#996633;">Hunting Season</span> is open! The BOYS went out to get a <span style="font-size:130%;color:#996633;">BIG ole DEER</span> (I think it's Deer season)! It snowed, was windy, the BIG boy got lost, and they were home 2 days early with NO animal to be found. I asked Jason if he saw any Deer and he said, "yeah 2". "Just imagine how many deer we would have seen had there been better visibility." I guess it was snowing sooooo much that they couldn't see but a few feet in front of them! Jason called home as soon as he had cell phone service and asked if I would cook up some HOT soup. He said they were all sore and freezing. They all walked in like it had been ONE BAD DAY!!! but OH WHAT FUN they had!!!! <span style="font-size:180%;color:#996633;">MEMORIES!!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPFqdjq57PI/AAAAAAAAAJk/afl9y3KoUaY/s1600-h/SDC10215.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256099296142028018" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPFqdjq57PI/AAAAAAAAAJk/afl9y3KoUaY/s320/SDC10215.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /> <span style="color:#996633;"> Charles & Jason<br /></span> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPFqeCskqlI/AAAAAAAAAJs/S5KhJjYLeAk/s1600-h/SDC10216.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256099304470522450" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPFqeCskqlI/AAAAAAAAAJs/S5KhJjYLeAk/s320/SDC10216.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#996633;">Charles, Robert & Jason</span></div><div align="left"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPFqeWutI3I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/U9XOcKcRElM/s1600-h/SDC10217.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256099309848175474" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SPFqeWutI3I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/U9XOcKcRElM/s320/SDC10217.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div align="left"> <span style="color:#996633;">Jason dishing up a nice warm dish of soup! </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"> What a nice mommy he has?</span></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-86652019858682869502008-10-02T19:50:00.000-07:002008-10-02T20:09:17.784-07:00Mountain Home Stake Relief Society Humanitarian Project/RS Broadcast Night! Sept. 27, 2008<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKDEzlSI/AAAAAAAAAJE/7tM4FXlwy3Y/s1600-h/SDC10127.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252757545137968418" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKDEzlSI/AAAAAAAAAJE/7tM4FXlwy3Y/s320/SDC10127.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKQ8wEVI/AAAAAAAAAJM/mWNse1POe6U/s1600-h/SDC10141.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252757548862280018" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKQ8wEVI/AAAAAAAAAJM/mWNse1POe6U/s320/SDC10141.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Quilts, stuffed toys, hats, mittens, wood blocks, wood toys, dolls, quiet books and the list goes on!<br /><br /><div>All year the Mountain Home Stake Relief Society Sisters have been doing Humanitarian Projects in anticipation of our Stake Humanitarian Project - RS Broadcast Night! Well -- the night finally arrived and the projects came pouring in! We were told that the items would go to Jamaica (where I have a Sister and Brother-in-law serving a mission), Haiti and many other countries. Here are a few pictures of some of the finished projects. And THANKS to all those who participated and helped in any way to make the evening such a success!</div><div> </div><div></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKuxUOvI/AAAAAAAAAJU/KhbxSIOlOqY/s1600-h/SDC10179.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252757556867382002" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKuxUOvI/AAAAAAAAAJU/KhbxSIOlOqY/s320/SDC10179.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKrUUNSI/AAAAAAAAAJc/U-mRC8vjPB4/s1600-h/SDC10176.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252757555940439330" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKrUUNSI/AAAAAAAAAJc/U-mRC8vjPB4/s320/SDC10176.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWLKrUUNSI/AAAAAAAAAJc/U-mRC8vjPB4/s1600-h/SDC10176.JPG"></a></div><div>Cute little Puppets! Quilts, wall hangings, and froggies!</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-85074292996026478842008-10-02T19:48:00.000-07:002008-10-02T19:50:32.394-07:00Nine Years Old!!<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWIGpduJzI/AAAAAAAAAI8/Z1TR_uzM_5w/s1600-h/SNV30772.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWIGpduJzI/AAAAAAAAAI8/Z1TR_uzM_5w/s400/SNV30772.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Taylor turned 9 years old in England this year.<br />Happy Birthday to you!!!<br />We Love You!! XOXOXOX<br /></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"></a></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-30586948334519582132008-10-02T19:09:00.000-07:002008-10-02T20:33:49.057-07:00HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!to Eric and Taylor! We had a "little" get together on Sunday for Eric's 14th Birthday. What fun it was to have a lot of our friends here to celebrate! The only thing that could have made the day better was to have Andrea, Bill and the girls here to party with us! Here are a few pics of the day!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWEkHZk8AI/AAAAAAAAAIk/gNivtumNFu8/s1600-h/SDC10198.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252750296394035202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWEkHZk8AI/AAAAAAAAAIk/gNivtumNFu8/s320/SDC10198.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWEkZytVMI/AAAAAAAAAIs/wD2BYm_0Mc8/s1600-h/SDC10202.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252750301331281090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SOWEkZytVMI/AAAAAAAAAIs/wD2BYm_0Mc8/s320/SDC10202.JPG" border="0" /></a>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901085986516358844.post-87029951700221959902008-09-23T08:05:00.000-07:002008-09-23T09:24:26.636-07:00LOOK what Grandma found!<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SNkHas9k2VI/AAAAAAAAAGk/V9o__snE71Y/s1600-h/CIMG0003_00.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249234996004444498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SNkHas9k2VI/AAAAAAAAAGk/V9o__snE71Y/s400/CIMG0003_00.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hello Little Miss Kenna Benna!</div><div align="center">I was cleaning up downstairs -- and guess what I found??<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SNkGR45ceqI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Ikf4kOuFGyE/s1600-h/SDC10114.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249233745077893794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fW9S0upHE2Q/SNkGR45ceqI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Ikf4kOuFGyE/s400/SDC10114.JPG" border="0" /></a>YEP!! Your "swishswap"! It was underneath the couch!!<br />I bet you have been missing it!<br />Well you know what? I have been missing YOU!<br />Hope you are having fun in England and enjoying all the rain and the sheep!<br />I LOVE YOU!! XOXOXO GRANDMA<br /><br /></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05624580988876478761noreply@blogger.com2