Christmas Exchange 2009

August Happenings

August has been more normal than July. Cheryl came for a couple of days with Whitney and Reagan. We went to the zoo and shopping as well as visited Grandma H. Grandma enjoyed the visit. Whitney liked swinging at the playground at Willow Park in Logan. We went to the new Walmart in south Logan. It is huge and very modern.

Dave and Kim came up Sunday evening and stayed over till Tuesday when they went to their friend, Josh's wedding.

I've been going to Curves since January, three times a week. In July my friend, Deanna fell out of a cherry tree and broke her ankle and can't do the exercise thing so I have to go alone. It's much harder to go without a friend. We encouraged each other. Today I plan to go. Bye for now.

Mom

This is Mom :)

Blast from the Past

Thought you might enjoy a little blast from the past picture! Hello 1980! (This is Cheryl, I'm helping Mom and Dad learn how to use the computer a little bit) :)

Mom's blogging

I'm finally catching up with everyone else. Cheryl is visiting and teaching me some of the tricks of the modern world. I'll try to post more often now!

To Mom

Thanks for being a great Mom!

Here are some memories we have of you for this Mother's Day!

Love You!

Mother Memoirs

All you ladies out there -Any stories you'd like to share about being a mother?

Featured Family

This month’s Featured Family are the May Birthdays:

Sonja, Kim, and Brent

Spotlight Topics
5 Things on My To-Do List
5 Things I Can’t Live Without
5 Things I am Looking Forward To
5 Favorite Foods
5 Favorite Places to Go/Visit

Spring Cleaning 101

Springtime-cleantime!
Do you have any good ideas or tips for spring cleaning? (organizing, cleaning tips, time-savers)

Example:
This fall we had some people come clean our windows on the outside. The guys cleaning it told me all they use is Dawn dishsoap and some water. I think it's about 1 TB soap to 1 quart water.
Anyway, it doesn't leave behind filmy residue like Windex or other glass cleaners do. They also said you can use it on mirrors and car windshields!

Having Fun With Grandpa

Mom and Dad's New Kitchen

Check out Mom and Dad's new kitchen remodeling. New flooring, new countertops, and new paint. Looks good!

Reagan's Baby Blessing

Anyone who'd like to come up for Reagan's baby blessing is surely more than welcome. I know it's a long distance for most everyone so I don't expect you to come. But you're definitely invited! We'll be blessing her on May 3rd here in Rigby. Our sacrament meeting starts at 9:30.

Easter

Does your family have any family traditions for Easter?

Anything fun you did this year? Go anywhere?

Featured Three

This month will just feature the three April birthday people.
This month’s Featured Three are:

Tiffany
Jessica
and George

Spotlight Topics
5 Things on My To-Do List
5 Things I Can’t Live Without
5 Things I am Looking Forward To
5 Favorite Foods
5 Favorite Places to Go/Visit

Recipes: Easter Treats

Anyone have any favorite Easter treats? Or Easter dinner ideas?

Anyone??

Is anyone reading this blog?
Just wondering...

Everyone Has a Story: A Little Bit O' Luck!

Ever had a really good lucky day?

OR

What do you feel you've lucked out on?

March's Featured Five

This month’s Featured Five are March Birthdays:
Lucy
Susie
Joe
Bob
Brennan

Spotlight Topics (You can answer all, some, or whatever you'd like!)
5 Things on My To-Do List
5 Things I Can’t Live Without
5 Things I am Looking Forward To
5 Favorite Foods
5 Favorite Places to Go/Visit

Idea Share Station: Relief Society

Happy Birthday Relief Society!

This month's focus will be sharing ideas for Relief Society. Got any great ideas for visiting teaching, lesson prep, study helps?



Here's one idea I got for visiting teaching from http://www.theideadoor.com/

Recipes of the Month: SOUPS

Got any great soup recipes? Even though it's officially spring this month, it feels like winter still (at least here in Idaho). I can always go for a nice bowl of soup!

Everyone Has A Story: My Sweetheart

I thought it would be fun to share our stories of how we first met our sweethearts/or how you got engaged in celebration of Valentine’s. If you’d like to share your story, you can post a comment or make a new posting. I’m sure everyone will enjoy getting to know your story better!

Here’s my story of Robert & I:
The very first time I met Bob was at the Singles Ward in Idaho Falls. I actually was dating somebody else at the time, so when I first met him I kind of did the brush off. He knew my roommate from college and she introduced me. It was his first week at church. A few months later I broke up with the guy I was dating, and Bob and I were just friends. We “hung out” with mutual friends for a long time, until I got jealous when I saw him paying attention to other girls at a party one night. Then I realized maybe I liked him more than just a friend.
We got engaged the weekend of Sept.11th, 2001. I remember because it was really sad that week. We went out to eat at a restaurant and they had a moment of silence that was happening nationwide. It had been a long day and week for me at school, so I was tired. But Bob insisted he wanted to drive out to see some lava flow caves out in Arco. I really didn’t want to go, but finally agreed. When we got there, we climbed down into the cave and walked down the cave for a little bit, when Bob said “come here, look at this rock”. He was pointing up at something, and I came over to look but couldn’t see anything. Then he kept saying, “no, look there!” And there was my engagement ring! Of course I said “yes!” I think he had driven all the way out there to the cave earlier that day and planted the ring. He must have been sweating bullets when he thought he couldn’t get me to drive out there that night!

February's Featured Five

Each month 5 people will be featured for a spotlight. All you have to do is answer the 5 topics to share something about yourself with us!

This month’s Featured Five are:
(The Dec., Jan., and Feb. birthday people)
Becky
Dad
Sandie
Kelli
Cheryl

Spotlight Topics
5 Things on My To-Do List
5 Things I Can’t Live Without
5 Things I am Looking Forward To
5 Favorite Foods
5 Favorite Places to Go/Visit

Idea Share Station: Primary Ideas

I thought it would be fun to have a spotlighted church calling to share ideas for. This month is Primary. For those of you who serve in Primary Callings and have some ideas to share, or even if you just have an idea that you think others might enjoy, post your ideas here!

Checkout this great website: www.theideadoor.com/Primary.html

Kids Korner

(Yes, I know I spelled corner with a 'k')

This is for sharing updates on the kids and what they're up to.

What are your kids up to?
Or kids- what do you have to say?

Whitney's been getting more and more creative with her pictures. She likes to draw people, especially herself and her mommy and daddy. Poor thing loves to be outside, but her pregnant mommy hasn't had much energy to take her out so much, plus it's freezing outside! We did go outside once this week though on a "nice day" of only 35 degrees out. When she's inside, she likes to play in her room and listen to her primary songs and dance around. Sundays she gets to wear her "pretty dress" which she gets excited about. Now we're just waiting for baby sister to come soon!

February Really Good Recipes

This month's feature is CHOCOLATE! Post your favorite chocolate recipe here!

49 Years Ago...and Still in Love

Mom and Dad, February 1960

Wayne's 1st Blog!

Ok, this is my 1st blog ever, so don't laugh too hard...I enjoyed reading what Cheryl wrote in "Some Mommy Days..." on her web-page-blog-thingy. Whitney is a doll. By the way Cheryl, hugs work on fathers too - even after they grow into teenagers. Hey, no laughing at my fat face, ok. ;)

Ryan got a racquet for Christmas and he's been setting up non-stop racquetball appointments for me at the YMCA ever since. He's actually getting pretty good, and he's fun to play with.

I'll have to post something about Chris or Tiffany another time. They are great too.

Sandie's father had back surgery and she went to Denver for two days to give him some extra support. His surgery went well. Because Sandie's mother has ALS, she doesn't communicate verbally very well anymore: it's difficult to understand most of what she says now. Sandie has been struggling since her mother was diagnosed because ALS is a terminal illness. I'm sure Sandie would appreciate any prayers for her or her parents.

Happy Birthday Kelli!

Kelli- Jan. 6th

Snowfall

I am wondering how many in our family are experiencing a lot of snowfall this year. Any good snowfall stories to tell?

My family has been shoveling, and shoveling, and shoveling for about a month. Excellent exercise and it keeps us in good standing with the county laws. I've only heard few grumbles from Paul, who seems to get a lot of the shoveling assignments. Nimitz, one of our kitties, has to inspect the job. She watches from the window. When the walks are clear enough for her satisfaction, she heads outdoors to play for a while. The rest of us are just happy to enjoy the warmth of home and good books.

Love,
Becky

Welcome Porters

In another attempt to keep family communication going, I've started this blogspot to replace the newsletter mailing. I hope it will be a way for us to stay in touch and inform each other of the big happenings in our lives!
Anyone can post to the site, you just need a gmail account (which is free). Just go to google and create your free gmail account. I can help you with getting on to the blogger, just let me know.
Anyway, put this on your favorites list on your computer, and Happy 2009!