Scott and Leita Farnsworth Family

Been a long time

2012-01-22T11:20:00.000-08:00

Well it has been a long time since I have written, so I thought I would do so since I am at a place that I could do so, at least I thought I could, but I have a 3 1/2 yr. old wanting my attention all the time, which is good also, just not when I am trying to type. I am at my daughter Amy's house in Rogers,Arkansas. She just had a new baby on the 30th of December, his name is Porter, he weighed 8 lbs. 5oz. And is 19 inches long, has lots of hair and is of course cute. Big brother loves him and is always trying to help with him. Amy is doing great, she of course is like all of my girls, very independent and just starts back to everything once they get home from the hospital, it is nice to know that I have great son in laws to take care of my girls, and when they need a break they. The past year I have been trying to get rid of a sinus infection that started last November, I have had two sinus surgeries and I still am having problems, I am so tired of coughing, and feeling tired all the time. The doctors have taken chest X-rays,ct scans and still don't know what is wrong, I am suppose to have allergy resisting done when I get home. Hopefully that will show something. I also had a hysterectomy in August and was layed up for about 6 weeks. I got a job with a dental office and worked a whole not even 2 months.
Scott is and has been looking for work, we would love it if he could either get a job in with wal mart in arkansas like Matt, or get a job in Utah or Arizona. I to have been looking for a job, I had an interview with the bank of American fork and haven't heard back yet, hopefully this week I will hear something. well that is in a nut shell what has been going on since I wrote last, oh yeah Bradley is in Norway on an LDS mission, and is doing great. I will have to keep this up better than I have. Pictures? Well maybe next time!

So Many Things Have Happened

2011-10-25T19:04:00.000-07:00

Well since August a lot has happened. To start off with I had a hysterectomy on Aug 8th, and was down for the first 2 weeks not going any where and staying down as much as possible, I got very stir crazy so Scott would take me on a drive in the evenings every so often, which really helped. After the 2 weeks were over I started putting my resume out there to try and get a job, I went through several interviews and I was getting frustrated, but I did have an interview with a company called Genesis Dental and ended up getting hired and started work on September 19, so our summer went by pretty fast, with Brad leaving and my surgery, then work and then on Sept 30 I had a second sinus surgery, and this time the doctors had found out that I had a fungus growing in my sinus's, they had been treating me for the infection, but didn't know that I had a fungus to treat, so I have been on a lot of antibiotics and fungal medications. And lately I have had no cough YAY! and I have been feeling pretty good, just a little stuffy.
So I started working and it is going ok, I just feel old and can not comprehend things like I used to. And I feel like I have a lot on my mind besides what I am doing at work. If it would just it come to me a little faster. I feel like an idiot, not getting it like I used to.
On October 14th Scott and I went to our Condo in Mesquite (we have timeshare every other year) and we decided to go the week of my birthday. We got there and called our friends Pat and John Higley, and they met us at the Virgin River Casino buffet to have all you can eat sea food. The next morning we woke up and joined Pat and John over at there house to have breakfast and then go on a 4 wheel ride through the desert. That was pretty cool, the weather was fantastic, but it was dusty and muddy through the canal that we had to ride through to get to the desert. We had a lot of fun. When we got back we showered and then our friends the Behunin's came and we all (6) of us barbecued and played games, we really had a good time. Sunday we went to church and then came back to the condo and relaxed, ate and then went to Pat's house and played games and had dessert. On Monday the guys Wendel and Scott went hiking at Zion's canyon to Angel's landing, and took 2 bikes and then Cindy and I met them in Bloominigton with 2 bikes and we rode on the trail that they have there. It was really fun and the weather was so great. We then went home and had dinner and just talked and watched movies.
Tuesday was my birthday and we played games, went swimming (just the hot tub) the pool was freezing so I didn't go in it, I am a woos when it comes to cold water. We went to St. George to visit the Jacob Hamblin Home and other sites, having lunch at Kneaders YUM! We ended up going to the St. George Temple and did sealings and then to dinner at Texas Roadhouse one of my favorite places and yes I sat
on the bull (saddle) and the restaurant gave me a big YEE HA,it was great. Then back to the condo for more games.
Wednesday games and then to The Little Mermaid at Tuachaun which was amazing. On the way home we took the old highway back to Mesquite and stopped and got out of the truck to look at the stars, it was such a clear night that you could see the big dipper, the milky way and others. We ended up getting home so late that we were tired so off to bed.
Thursday, we just stayed at the condo, and then we went to Leeds and just happened to see my Aunt Juday and Uncle Fred at my grandma's house. I felt like I had come home, being there. We then went to the Silver Reef and tried to go to Oak Grove, but it had a gate locked so we couldn't see it. Went to lunch at Chili's and then we headed to Tuachaun to see Grease, which was good but not as good as Little Mermaid. Next year they are going to do Aladin and Hair Spray, which I would like to go to, we will have to see where we are next year.
Friday we packed up and headed home, we stopped in St. George to go to the Brigham Young home and the Tabernacle, we learned a lot of history and I want to go back and see more. All the time I was growing up and as many times as I have been to St. George I don't remember going to those places, what a mistake.
Well we headed home, we stopped off in Beaver of course to get some cheese curds, and an Ice Cream Cone. Then Scott and I went on our way while Cindy and Wendell went to visit a friend there in Beaver. On our way we stopped off at Cove Fort, which we have always wanted to do but never did, cuz we wanted to just get home, but we did this time and we are so glad that we did. Some more great history.
Well saturday was off doing chores and cleaning up things, we then went up to Heidi's to go to there ward carnival, we ended up taking the twins with us, the dressed up in their Halloween costumes and we all had a great time. Now that I have written a book, I will share some pictures of our trip and the other things we saw. I totally didn't take pictures of our trip other than on my phone, which is weird for me. Hope you enjoy!

He's leaving on a Jet Plane!!

2011-08-29T11:12:00.000-07:00

The day has finally come for Brad to leave to Norway! He has been in the MTC since July 6, so a little over a month and a half 2 months. He is leaving a week early, his mission President wanted the new missionaries to be there for a big conference that they are having, so they are leaving today. Scott and I just got off of the phone with him, he is way (understatement) excited to be going. He said that their flight is delayed and so they will be leaving in about an hour around 12:30pm. they will go to Chicago and then on to London and then into Norway. With Chicago being such a big airport I hope they make their flight, if not I guess they will have to find another one, but I hope Heavenly Father is with them, to help them on their way. He said he will try and call us when he gets to London, but without a cell phone he may have to ask to borrow one (which he did in SLC), or buy a calling card. It was sooooo good to hear his voice, but as Scott said as you read his letters you can hear his voice, which is true. Well I will update this probably tomorrow and let you know how it went for him.

This past weekend was our Ward Rodeo, and like always it was a blast, food, games, rodeo, calf riding, mutton bustin, cake walk, square dancing, you name it, it was there or of course cotton candy and sno cones.
Sunday (yesterday) our Bishopric was released and we got a new one. Doug Angus is the Bishop, his counselors are Blair Jensen and Dave Johnston. They will have some big shoes to fill, but will do an outstanding job.

Well He's Off!

2011-07-11T11:52:00.000-07:00

Last Wednesday we took Brad off to the MTC! It was a bittersweet thing. We started off that morning with Scott getting up with him at 6:30 am (since he was his companion until we took him to the MTC where he would be given his "real" companion). We then made sure he had everything packed, which was amazing that the bags did not even bulge. Scott and Brad went over to Gold's Gym to freeze his account for the 2 years that he will be gone. Then they went to see if they could buy a cable for his camera that we had missed placed, so when they found out that it was going to be another $40 we just decided to forget it and we would work something out. Scott gave Brad and I blessings before we left. As we were headed to lunch I had this feeling to look in the glove compartment, and there it was the cable we were looking for. Blessings already starting. We ended up going to lunch early (11:00) Brad wanted to go to Pizza Factory so we get there and we are the only people there so it only took us til 12 to finish, so we had an hour to wait, so then we go to costco to get some gum, and that only took 15 minutes, so we decided to go up to the Provo temple knowing that it was closed for cleaning, but there were a lot of people there, we realized they were there for the same reason we were, to take a missionary to the MTC. we walked around the grounds, took pictures and enjoyed the spirit there. the time had come so we got back in the car and headed for the MTC as we were going Brad's friend Cameron Krammer and his mom were running to give Brad a hug, we told Brad we could go around the corner and he said "it would be that much harder" so they said their good-byes. We got in line and dropped him off, with not much time about 2-5 minutes to say our good-byes. Then it was off to take Scott to work. I turned around and there was Brad's suit jacket, so we turned around and took it back to the MTC, gave it to one of the host missionary's to get to Brad. Well there you have it he is now at the MTC for at least the next 2 1/2 months, then on to Norway!

Temple Day

2011-04-30T19:54:00.000-07:00

It was most spectacular!

To have all of your children endowed is the most exciting thing that can happen in a parents life!

Our youngest child Brad went through the Mount Timpanogas Temple today. It just so happened that we got 3 inches of snow, wouldn't you know, with the way the weather has been like this past year anything would be possible. Any way all of my siblings my dad and Joan were there and 3 out of the 5 girls (Heidi, Lisa and Megan) were there along with Heidi's husband Casey who was there also. Mike (Megan's husband stayed home with their new little baby) and Scott (Lisa's husband stayed home with sick kids). Maybe when every one is here in June we can all go to the temple together and then to dinner, just a thought.

The session was great and there ended up being 6 missionaries that were taking out their endowments including Bradley. It was just a special time to be in the Celestial Room and to have my kids and my siblings, their spouses and my parents there was just great. We took pictures afterwards so here they are. ENJOY! I am especially proud of Brad and am excited for him to serve a mission! And am grateful for his wanting to serve the Lord and be a disciple and preach the people of Norway. GOOD LUCK BUDDLEY!

She's here!

2011-04-14T14:01:00.000-07:00

Our youngest daughter had her baby! She is as cute as can be. Her name is Ashtyn Angela Miner, she weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was a short little thing of 18 inches. She is now growing like a weed. She had a time there for a while with jaundice issues, but they are all gone now. We are getting things ready to do yard work that is if the weather will cooperate with us. It has been a cold and wet spring, the lawns are so saturated that the water can't go anywhere. We have a lot of snow in the mountains and they are afraid that if it gets to hot to soon that we will be dealing with flooding.

We are still getting Brad ready to go on his mission, we still need to get his luggage and other slacks and some other things. He is going to go through the temple to get his own endowments on the 30th of April. I think that he is really nervous about it. I wished that all of us could be there but with Jenn and Amy living outside of the state it is hard to get us all together. There will be one day that we will be there all together, that might have to be when Brad gets married.

So all is well at the Farnsworth's house and will update as things go. Here are some pictures of the baby and other pics as well.

Arkansas

2011-03-11T04:56:00.000-08:00

So I made it to Arkansas and there was my cute daughter and her sweet family.

Matt drove me around to let me see what it was like. A lot of rolling hills and not as small as I thought. I was quite impressed with everything. Matt took me on a tour of Wal-Mart Headquarters and also the museum of Wal-mart and how it came to be. I enjoyed it a lot and want to see it again when I come back with Brad and Scott. We then went to there house which is very nice. We took Preston over to the park by their house and let him ride his motorcycle (with training wheels). After that Matt wanted me to try the best fried chicken he has ever eaten. Which was great, all the fixings and chicken you can eat. A little mom and pop place, you have to have a reservation because it gets so busy.
We did some sight seeing and vegged at the house, Amy thought she needed to entertain me, I told her that I don't need to be entertained I just enjoy being there with her, Matt and Preston. We took Preston to the fire station to see the big woo woo trucks, and was he ever excited, until Chase (fireman) came to show us around then he became very quite. Matt had to be out of town Mon-Wed.
Preston ended up with a bad cold, so we didn't do a whole lot, which I was fine. I crocheted and study my lesson that I was doing when I got back home, so I was just fine with being at the house.
We did go to Gymboree for him to play one day, and we went to a park also, to the mall where they have a play place for him.
On Friday we met Matt and a friend of his, John for lunch at a place called Whole Hog? It was very good also. That evening we went touring downtown Bentonville/Fayettville we saw the University of Arkansas, very nice and BIG. We then went to eat at this place called Catfish Hole which was so good, I have never eaten catfish, it was lightly breaded and very good, but the best thing was their hush puppies, oh my, they are so good that I couldn't stop eating them, and they just kept coming, same with coleslaw, pickles and something else but I can't remember it.
Well Saturday came I had to leave, which of course I didn't want to. I so enjoyed being there and can not wait to go there in May.
Thanks Matt and Amy for everything I loved it there and enjoyed being with you.
Love you! We will see you in May!

Going to Arkansas by the way of Arizona This is WAY long!

2011-03-11T04:26:00.000-08:00

Our number 4 daughter and her little family moved to Rogers Arkansas in November. Matt our son in law got a job working at the Corporate Headquarters of Wal-Mart. On February 18th I set out to go see them. Here is my story of how I got there.
Scott dropped me off at the Salt Lake City airport at around 5 am. I was flying standby on Southwest (our Daughter Lisa works for JetBlue and she can get me tickets on other airlines) so off to the gate I went (C-17) not the closest gate to anywhere it is like in the basement of the airport. I sat there and noticed that there were a lot of people, I asked the gate agent if there were a lot of standbys, she said they are over full and will be asking for people to give up seats, meaning I won't be going any where to soon. So I just sat there and sat there, in the mean time I had been texting Lisa about loads, she would let me know, she even had me go over to US Airways, but that meant I had to go to the ticket counter and get put onto their standby list, so I went there, went through security again and then to gate A4 which is no where near gate C, they too were over sold and were asking for volunteers. I had noticed a lot of soccer teams and gymnastic girls, and apparently there were tournaments in Phoenix. So now it is about 3 pm. I was starting to get a little nervous, but not to. I started praying, blocking out people around me and just pleaded with my Heavenly Father to help me. I had to get to Phoenix, first of all my bag had already gone and I had a flight out to Arkansas at 7:40 the next morning. Well, come 6:35 Southwest has a flight, so I go over there (I had been sitting at US Airways at this point) they were now delayed, but I still didn't get on, so I knew that US Airways only had 1 more flight left at 8 pm so I went back to gate A4 (I surely got my exercise that day! A bunch of pilots came up and needed to get on the flight of course they trump everyone on standby, so I thought there is no way I will be getting on. They were calling standbys and then stopped, they closed the door and then came out and called my name, the gate agent said if one of the pilots takes the jump seat I would have a seat, so he took me down the jetway and I stood there waiting, he came back and said he didn't take it, so I didn't get on. I was so upset, but I just went out and texted Scott to come and get me, but then I realized that Southwest was delayed, I text Scott back and said wait I am going to see where I am with Southwest and I would let him know. Well to make a long story short I got on the flight and ended up in Phoenix around midnight, what a long day. I wasn't able to see Jennifer's girls so I decided to stay a couple of days on my way back from Arkansas. So in the morning Jenn took me to the airport just up the street from her (Williams Field) and I went to Arkansas.

The Call has Come!

2011-03-11T04:06:00.000-08:00

Well it has come and gone and I can't believe that I have written about it! Brad got his Mission Call to Oslo Norway he will enter the MTC on July 6, 2011. We were all excited, but dumb founded, we were thinking that he would go to South America, I guess because thats all we or he has talked about, speaking spanish and all, plus a lot of boys get called there. Well he is very excited, he said "It is out of the states". I was standing off to the side and said (I thought I was thinking it, but it came out) "They don't speak spanish there?" Everyone started laughing, and I said "oh did you hear that?" So we have a missionary, how weird is that? We had Skype going so that Jennifer and her family and Amy and her family could join with us for this special occasion. I had my dad, Joan and my mother in law also come. Brad invited a bunch of his friends to be here as well.

Scott and I have waited 19 years to say that! I remember when he was born and in the hospital, we sat and talked about "In 19 years he will be going on a mission." That is all I think of, I can not sleep, I think of the things that we still have to do, I even think about the day he is going to speak in Church, which by the way is June 26 at 9:00 am. And the luncheon and what we are going to eat, how things are to be set up, etc etc. The following saturday, we set off to Mr. Mac's and started in on getting his suits, and everything that he needed, there are still somethings that he still needs, like luggage and other things, but I guess we have time still. I still can't believe that my son is old enough to go serve the Lord. He has grown up so much, spiritually, physically, and he still has time to mentally grow up (just kidding). He is a good kid and I love him dearly, I as a mother still worry about the decision he makes and all that goes into being a mom of a boy. So there you have it

2011-01-19T15:15:00.000-08:00

So let me think where to begin, ok I last talked about being at Jenn's for a whole month, which was great, we then went back for Thanksgiving and enjoyed our time there. It was unusually cold for that time of the year, but we still enjoyed being with the kids anddoing things with them, like papa and uncle Brad helping Maren how to ride her bike

which was so funny, because you could hear her giggle the whole time.

We also went on our usual hike up to usuary pass, but this time Jenn and Rich's friendsthe Satler's came with us with their 4 very cute kids, who we adore. We even saw a trianchula on some guys arm soI tooka picture of it. Yuck, but interesting.

Jenn got me and Brad to go with her on the black friday shopping which turned out great, But COLD! I ended up getting all of my grand kids Christmas shopping done, but Scott said "did you forget that we didn't bring the truck?" It all fit! We so enjoyed being there with ourcute grand daughters and of course our great son in law and daughter. Thanks so much Jenn and Rich for having us, we always enjoy our time with you. And Jenn knows how much I want to live there.

Next was Christmas and getting the house ready for it. I was really not in the mood to decorate, but Scott convinced me that I would regret it if I didn't, so I helped him bring up the tree and then I asked Lisa to come help me decorate it, which she is always so willing to help me. (what a great kid she is) I then proceeded to decorate the house, which I was glad that I did decorate, there is something about it when you decorate your house with Christmas items. It always amazes me how fast Christmas comes and goes. We had the annual Child Christmas party at Stan and JoAnn's church, where we had the kids participate in the Nativity while my dad read it, then Santa and Mrs. Claus came to visit the kids, boy did they like that.

We talked about how this was Brad's last Christmas with us, since he will be going on his mission this spring/summer.

Next was the new year, well not much to say about that other than it came! Ha Ha, we ended up going to bed before 12 (old farts) As always we go to breakfast on New Years morning, but first this year we ended up having to go over to the church to clean at 9 am and then we went to Jim Family Restaurant for breakfast. YUM!

Last saturday we had our annual Farnsworth winter party up at Mutual Dell, the kids love it there, they sled till their hearts content, we end up pulling them off the hill, because it is dark and they can't see. We even got Grandma Farnsworth to go down the hill on a tube. I have decided that this is going to become a tradition for us, as long as we can do it. Everyone loves it, and it gets cousins together to visit and enjoy each others company, along with Scott's siblings. So if you are reading this it will always be on the menu for the winter. Unless we happen to move, but I don't see that happening. Well that is that for now hope you enjoy the pictures.

I know!

2011-01-05T10:33:00.000-08:00

I know, I know I haven't posted for a while, but I will, just give me a couple of days when I am not doing something. I will post I promise, I have a lot to talk about that is the problem!

Another Month (LONG)

2010-11-04T11:47:00.000-07:00

So it has been awhile since I updated my blog, I guess I just can't keep up with the months and all that goes on in my boring little life.

Well lets see the last time I wrote was in August or September and I have tried to stay busy through the last couple of months. September was kind of a blur, I had to get ready to go to Jenn's for October, I helped Megan, Lisa and Amy with their peaches, these are pictures of Preston showing off is motorcycle and tools.
Then I bought some material to take with me to sew, gathered activitie things to do with the kids. Got all of my doctor visits in, shopped for Brad and Scott so they didn't starve to much.

Come October 3 I was off to the warm state of Arizona where I was Jennifer's live in nanny for the month. Jennifer got the opportunity to start a new job at a new hospital that is only 8 miles from her house, so that will make it nice for her instead of the hour long drive to Scottsdale. She started the next day on October 4 where she had to be to work at 8 am.

The following Sunday, Jennifer's old work through a going away party for her and another girl that left to work at the same hospital. It was fun to meet some of the women that Jennifer worked with. We enjoyed food and company that night.

The girls were out of school on their fall break for 2 weeks. I also watched Jenn's daycare kids for her, so the mothers of these kids didn't need to find a new person while Jenn was going through this. I enjoyed being with my grandkids, we did have our times when we butted heads, but I love them even more for their cute little spirits that they are.

Each week was an adventure, we went to the park a couple of times, we had picnics on the back lawn, making carmel apples, cookies, we did a lot of things to make the days go by, besides their other routine things like hip hop, piano lessons and Maren's preschool. Jennifer and Rich's work out on Wednesday evenings.

I enjoyed making dinner for a bigger family than just Scott, Brad and I and sometimes it is just Scott and I. It just isn't the same as it was when I had all of the kids at home, to fix a nice dinner.

I was able to celebrate my birthday while at Jennifer's. Jenn spoiled me by taking me to get a facial and pedicure. It was divine. And then we went to Pei Wei to dinner. Yummy!!

Scott ended up sending me a bouquet of flowers which I loved!
Then on my actual birthday Jennifer and Rich and the kids took me to a mexican restaurant to celebrate the day!

I was even able to see my nephew and his family while there which was great.

Jennifer worked every day and then on friday she would work a half a day until the 22nd where she ended up working until after 6. The following week was her last week (and at first she really wasn't supposed to work it) and the days were long for her. Poor girl she was so exhausted from all of it. She would come home and crash. But the little energizer bunny that lives inside of her didn't crash to hard, she kept going and going and going.

That last week that I was there I was able to go to the girls grandparent day and eat lunch with them. I loved being able to be there for that since they never usually have a grandparent there for it.

Well it was a long month for all of us, Scott was soo ready for me to come home. I left on the 28th and got home about 2 pm. Scott had booked a hotel for a couple of days for us, it was so nice to be in his arms again. In fact at the airport he almost didn't let me go.

We enjoyed the stay, we went to a couple of movies, dinner and a nice walk around the Salt Lake Temple grounds. And attending my nephews open house for his mission to Peru.

Now that I am home I have been put to work on a RS dinner and I am helping with a funeral this weekend, our dear friend Dave Ballard past away while I was gone. Our prayers go out to Diane and the kids.

I have been getting the house picked up and cleaned too. I also found out that Amy and Matt are moving to Arkansas, so we are having everyone come to dinner to say their good byes this Sunday. I hope to take some pictures of them before they leave.

So in a large nutshell that is what has happened in my life the past couple of months.

Here are some pictures of what I took, not to many. Halloween costumes, also Heidi and Casey's kids in their costumes, Preston in his (I was watching him while Amy and Matt were house hunting)

So enjoy!

Colter's Blessing

2010-09-20T21:37:00.000-07:00

Well a very busy weekend. I had a Relief Society board meeting in the morning of Saturday, and then came home and got ready for the Bridal Shower that we had for Shayla (Michael Barney's fiance) after that a night of grocery shopping, and then to bed to wake up to a very busy Sunday. Brad and I went to Cameron Mecham's homecoming, what a great testimony builder, he spoke as if he was an apostle, his mission did wonders for him, he has changed and has grown in the gospel so much. I was so touched by his talk. Well after that we attended Colter's blessing. It is always so great to be with family.

The day did not end yet, after the luncheon, we decided to go back to our ward and finish Relief Society and Priesthood meetings. Then we got home and went over to our neighbors house to wish Brad Pew the best of luck on his mission, and to apologize for not being there for his farewell. All of these guys, coming and going on missions. Before you know it, it will be our Brad's turn.

Here are some pics at Colter's luncheon and his family!

West Yellowstone

2010-09-01T08:50:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we enjoyed our ward rodeo and then left for West Yellowstone to meet up with Mik and his wife Leslie and daughter Kassie. We arrived around 8:30 pm and boy was it cold, and we had forgotten to pick up our jackets, so we ended up buying some. We met with Mik and Leslie at a quaint little Bistro which was really good eating, the only problem was it was 9:00 at night and we shouldn't eat that late, oh well, it was great. We then went to Mik's hotel room at World Mark, which ended up being like a small little apartment, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, laundry room, dining room full kitchen and family room. The next morning we got up and headed for the park, I forgot how beautiful it was. I haven't been here for a while. We were able to see a lot and the weather was great, a little warmer and no rain. Here are the pictures I took. The slideshow will be of the ward rodeo, and I will put yellowstone in picture form.

The Annual Child Barbecue up at the Stairs Plant in Big Cottonwood Canyon

2010-08-26T18:38:00.000-07:00

Monday 23rd of August we went to the stairs plant where we get together with all of my family to have a barbecue. We do this every year. My brother Scott works for the power company and is able to share this with all of us.

This year it was held on my nephew Richard's birthday, the day before was his sister Karyn's birthday so we celebrated it with them. They provided the cake which was very good. They are big baseball fans, so their cakes were decorated appropriately. Take a look at these pictures of everyone having a good time.

A Surprise Visit with Mik, Dean, Bink and their wives!

2010-08-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

Saturday the 21st of August we went to see Dean, Mik and Bink and their wives (Gay, Leslie and Cindy) in Salt Lake City, they had all come to Utah to go to their 35th Viewmont High School Reunion. (Scott is a year older than them, so it wasn't his).

It was a lot of fun, we went to whole foods market and got lunch, and then we went up to Little Cottonwood Canyon, for the boys to reminisce, and try and show off their climbing skills, but as you see in the pictures, most of them can not do what they used to do when in high school, except Dean, he is still as little as he was in High School, so they say.

It was time for all of them to go and get ready for their dinner, so Scott and I went out to eat at Chili's and then went to see my dad and Joan, we stayed there about 2 hours, then we went back to where Dean and Mik were staying in Salt Lake City at a bed and breakfast. We talked and looked at old pictures that Dean had brought on his computer of all of the old days. We laughed and had a good time.

We are going to meet up with Mik and Leslie this weekend up in West Yellowstone, so I will be taking more pictures of there. Enjoy!

Camping!

2010-08-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

On July 23 Scott and I rescued Lisa and Scott by taking their kids camping up to the Uinta's. We got there and Jason and Lori were already up there and had picked out a spot for all of us to be. It wasn't our usual spot but it worked and with as many people that were coming we needed a pretty good sized area.

Scott and Brad stayed up until Saturday night, and then Scott came back on Tuesday to stay the rest of the week. We enjoyed it a lot and the kids had a lot of fun. It was just relaxing to be able to just read and do whatever you wanted. Mik enjoyed doing things with Ben and the girls just had fun with whoever would play with them. Or they monopolized the hammocks. Next year I will have to make some so there won't be any one with out one. I took way to many pictures, so I will have to put them into a slideshow.

We learned lots of new songs and we still sing them here and there. You know once it gets into your head you can't get it out of there. A tootie tot a tootie tot! I'm making a purple soup, whip whip!! Thanks Whit, Corrine, Emily, Natalie and all of the kids, you made my trip so fun!!!! And to Lori and Mim for putting up with an old grandma hanging out with them. I love you all and am looking forward to next year. It will all depend when Brad gets his mission call and when he will have to report, so prayers are wanted so it won't interrupt our camping trip!

LOL!!

July 9 and 15th 2010

2010-08-14T08:41:00.000-07:00

So now that Brad has graduated, Scott and Brad went on a canoeing trip on the John Day River in Oregon with our Scout Troop, they left on May 29 and came home on June 4, they had a lot of fun, other than it rained the whole time they were there. Brad went to Moab with his friends to bike slick rock and only stayed for 3 days, the heat was getting to them so they came home. On July 9th Brad went into surgery for his feet, he has hammer toes and they need to be fixed before he goes on his mission, so he is in a cast and will be in it for 6 weeks along with having pins in his toes (ouch!) He did really good through the surgery, when we got him home he mainly just slept, but on Saturday he was complaining of the pain, I had given him his painmeds but that didn't seem to be helping, so I called the doctor and he said that his cast is probably to tight and to meet him at his office, so Scott took him in and Dr. Rogers cut the sides of the cast open and relief was in sight. On the following Monday, Brad got a new cast and it seemed to be alright.

On July 15th Lisa gave birth to a newbaby boy! He weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. He was their biggest baby, they were used to Mik and the twins who all were 5 and 6 pounds. He is a good baby, the kids can't get enough of him.

Here are some pictures of the baby. I forgot to take pictures of Bradley. Next time. He will be having his other foot done so I will have pictures of that.

The Begining of the End

2010-08-14T08:28:00.000-07:00

So it is finally here, the day Scott and I had dreamed of for 18 years, and now I can't believe that it is here. Brad graduated on May 27th 2010 at the Marriott Center at BYU. We had all of the family there except all of Jennifer's family wasn't able to come, just Jennifer, so all of our 6 children were there, it was great, but kind of weird to know that your youngest is done with all of public school, no more parent teacher conference's, lunch money, any sports event, wow it is going to be weird this next coming fall, to not take that first day of school picture. I know life goes on but I just still can't believe that my little boy is as old as he is. His plan now is to either start UVU in the Spring or just get ready to go on his mission. Time will tell what will happen and I will update everyone as we know. Here are a few pictures at the graduation. It was night as you can see from the pictures, and my camera was not so great, so if I get some more I will post them.

2010-08-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

I am still here, I just have been a little busy, and forgetful at the same time. I will be posting shortly, but I will be doing it in 2 to 3 different entries. So be patient and I will get to this shortly. Have a great week, if I don't get to this this week!

Spring has sprung or has it?

2010-04-05T17:57:00.001-07:00

Well, here it is April and we are still getting snow almost every day! I know that with spring you get weird weather, but seriously enough!

We have been busy that past couple of weeks, with Brad starting lacrosse and birthdays to funerals, to Easter and this week we are taking a little vacation to see Jennifer and her family. We are taking Lisa's kids with us, since they have spring break and Lisa is starting with JetBlue this week and so I decided to help her out by taking the kids with us.

Conference was this past weekend, along with Easter. All of the kids that live here came over after the last session and we ate and played games. Of course the guys went downstairs to play ping pong and us girls played board games. Scott went into his office to do taxes, yes I know we have not filed our taxes, he says he works with numbers all day long and doesn't want to be near a computer or think about accounting at night, but they have to be done, and so he is doing them before we leave. Any ways that is what has been happening in our lives thus far. Here are some pictures of some of the things we've done. Enjoy!!

Brad at his lacrosse game Preston's birthday Preston helping Papa shovel snow at his house

Joan's Birthday party, My cousins at my uncle Kay's Funeral Luncheon/Dad and Aunt Mary and Uncle Dennis

Brad's Senior picture

A New Calling? What?!! Not Me?!

2010-03-09T13:56:00.000-08:00

Time is going by so fast I am going crazy. We got back from our cruise on Feb 7 and the next day Scott flew out of town/country to Japan. So my week was a little quiet, other than the normal things like housework, in which I did very little! LOL! I hate the weekends when Scott has to stay out of town through, they are so boring, with absolutely nothing to do, plus it was Valentines Day. I got a call on Sunday morning asking if Scott and I could talk with the Bishop at 1:15, I told Brother Morris that Scott was out of town and would it be alright if I just came, he said yes, so I went to choir practice at 11:30 and came home, and waited until 1:10 and left to go to the church. As I was sitting in the hall waiting there were other people waiting also, and thought I hope all of these people need to see the bishop and church starts at 2:00, ok then what is up. But some people were waiting for prayer meeting. Well it was my turn and the Bishop asked where Scott was, and I told him in Japan, he asked if we could call him, and then my mind starting going, what is this about, we tried but didn't him, so the bishop extended the calling without Scott. I was called to be the first counselor in the Relief Society, little did they know that Scott had been praying for me to get this call, but Scott didn't know that the whole Relief Society was being changed and it wasn't Cindy Behunin that I was going to serving with. The President is Marla Rush, and she is just the most go getter ever, and I am so excited to be working with her, the second counselor is Sara LuBean and she too is a very enthusiastic person to be working with. The secretary is a new move in Stacy San Juan, and what I have noticed is the same as the others, just completely determined to do what is called of her and very up beat. I am very scared, nervous and not knowing what to expect or do. I am leaving it in the Lords hands to help me. I hope I don't let any one down especially myself. I love being in Relief Society, and know the importance of it. I love this ward and the people around me. So give me a boost of encouragement to get through this. I still can't believe it.

Cruisin'

2010-02-12T20:23:00.000-08:00

Scott and I were able to get away and go on a cruise. We went with some friends from our last ward, Greg and Natalie Kelly. She does my hair and has convinced me to start up my own hair salon.

We went to the Mexican Rivera, seeing Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. We sailed the first 3 days and then docked in Puerto Vallarta which it rained the whole time we were there, so much for the beach there. We did get to see a lot of shopping areas, and was even offered drug paraphernalia, drugs, it was quite interesting. I don't think that I would visit there anytime to soon. Very dirty and kind of scary.

Our next stop was Mazatlan, which I would stay in a hotel for a week there, it was nice and not as scary, the beach was fun to be on.

The next stop was Cabo San Lucas which was very touristy, but fun and I would stay there also.

The ship was fun to be on, but too much food (I know I shouldn't complain) it is such a vise for me. We enjoyed the meals and the entertainment and the company, Greg and Natalie were a lot of fun to be with and we appreciated them for inviting us.

A Brand New Year!

2010-01-05T11:43:00.000-08:00

Christmas is over and we are in a brand new year wow does that seem weird? It seems as I get older the years just seem to come and go like no other.

I will warn you now that this is long only because I wanted to put in as many pictures as I could without having to do a slide.

We had a great time this past Christmas, with family and friends. We did lose a dear friend from complications to his bone marrow transplant, and we were saddened by his death. We loved him dearly, we knew him and his wife as we moved into our first house in West Jordan and started our families and grew in the gospel together. We wish Cindy and her family the best this next year. Kurt was indeed a very valiant servant to our Heavenly Father. I am sure he is busy helping teach the gospel to those who have never had the chance to hear it hear on earth. Cindy was and is so strong, she not only deserves a very big gold star for her forehead, but a life without having to go through this again. We love them very much.

On December 19 we waited for Jenn and her family to get to our house and from there we went to my side of the families Christmas party. It is always so fun to see the cousins and catch up on their lives. We enjoyed it a lot.

On Sunday the 20th of December we celebrated Brad's Eagle Court of Honor. YES, it is over. We put together with the help of Denise Angus (who lives in our ward) a great life sketch of Brad, it turned out really good.My oldest brother Stanley awarded him the eagle. Because of Stan's influence Brad has accomplished alot. Thank you Stan for being there for Brad and for us. We are so proud of him accomplishing this great award.

On Christmas Eve we went over to Lisa's house and enjoyed the appetizers and other things she had for us to eat, watched the kids get so anxious to go to bed. Scott and Brad helped Mik in putting a puzzle together, at least start to put it together. We watched the kids open their one Christmas gift from their mom and dad, we then went home to watch Brad open his one gift from us (pajamas).

Christmas day was enjoyable, we got up and had biscuits and scrambled eggs and bacon. Heidi and Casey came by to wish us a Merry Christmas, then they were headed up to Casey's parents. We got dressed and went to visit my dad and Joan, enjoyed their company. We then went and picked up Scott's mom and brought her to our house. All of the kids, minus Heidi and Jennifer were there with their families. We really enjoyed the day. Of course always too much to eat.

Jenn and Rich celebrated Christmas in Logan and then to Ogden to visit with Rich's family they came back to our house on the 29th.

We played in the snow, went to the movie Princess and the Frog, played in the snow again and on Saturday Jan 2 we went up to Mutual Dell to have a family party with the Farnsworth's. We had a great time with that side of the family, catching up with these cousins. The kids were able to sled and sled and sled, we couldn't get them off of them.

These are the families that we went camping with this past summer and can't wait to do that again.

On Sunday the 3rd of January Jenn and Rich packed up and left for home in Arizona. We surely enjoyed their visit, and can't wait to be with them again.

We hope everyone is enjoying the new year and have made goals they can attain.

Here are some pictures to see how the kids enjoyed themselves at all the parties.

2009-12-04T08:18:00.001-08:00

Well, here it is December, and I haven't written for along time. I always think that I need pictures to post on my blog. I hope everyone had a fun Thanksgiving and are almost ready for Christmas. I really enjoy this time of year, other than the weather, but I can try and ignore it, but I find myself complaining. I am going to try and not complain to much this year and just bear with it. So if you hear a complaint I give you permission to slug me. I am always reminded of why we celebrate Christmas and I should remember my Savior all year long, which I think I do when I go to church each Sunday. I am so grateful for him and his infinite atonement for all of us, his example of always uplifting others and his love for all for all of us, and his wanting us to be able to live with him and our heavenly parents. I love him and our heavenly father, and know that they live and want us to be happy. I love my family and want them to know that. I know that while they were growing up that I didn't share my testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, but I know that it is true, and ask their forgiveness for all of the things as they were growing up that I might have said or did, to please forgive me. I was doing what I thought was best for you (as all parents do, but that is no excuse) I am so glad that Heavenly Father entrusted them to me and hope that he is pleased with how they have turned out. I love Scott with every fiber of my being, he means so much to me, he lights up my life. I so enjoy and love all of my grandchildren, and never dreamed that they would bring so much love and fun into my life, I want them to know that I am always so proud of them, and they make me feel so young. I love to play games, have sleep overs and whatever we do I am in heaven when I am with them. I wasn't planning on bearing my testimony on this blog but it looks as if I just did. Hope you don't mind. I hope your Christmas opens your eyes of our Saviors love for you, and you too can bear witness of him, and come to realize what he has done for you and your family. We are very blessed and I see his hand in all things. Have a VERY Merry Christmas and always have CHRIST in your Christmas. I love each of you as friends and family. From our family to yours, we are always thinking of all of you, were ever you are. Love to all- Leita

Winter is upon us

2009-10-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

Well the season is changing, and I don't really know if I am prepared for it or not, I am not one that likes the cold, but what to do when you live in a place that gets all 4 seasons?! The past couple of weeks has been busy. We have been working on the salon, putting in more lights and plugs. (can't have enough plugs) The hair business is slow, but I really don't advertise other than word of mouth. I did do a spot light on me in Relief Society and then the R.S. had an auction, where you could bid on the object or in this case hair cut, that went pretty good, and I auctioned off 2 adult hair cuts and 2 child hair cuts. Now if they pass the word it will hopefully work.

Last week I woke up to the stomach flu and the week was not so great, and on Saturday I woke up to a scratchy throat, and I think I figured it out that I have a sinus infection, so I called the doctor and he called in an antibiotic for me, but if that doesn't work he wants to see me. Hopefully it does help. I have not wanted to do anything but sleep, but with a family (even if it is just Brad, and Scott) I still have to do things to keep the family fed and clothes clean. I have decided to forget about the house as long as they don't complain. I do the dishes and straighten up but that is it on the house chores. Sorry who ever comes to visit. Next week better be a lot better. Jennifer and Abby are coming into town for Mik's baptism, so I better be feeling better. Until then or until I feel better. Talk to you then

Another new Job

2009-10-12T21:23:00.000-07:00

I guess it has been long enough. We have been busy with many things and I haven't taken very many pictures. So probably not many. Let's see, we had our ward's annual rodeo, Scott was in charge of helping with the cooking (along with other High Priest) for lunch. I was a judge in the produce and salsa contest. It was a busy day.
Then my aunt Judy, uncle Fred and cousin Lori and her husband Glenn came to Utah to visit and go to the BYU/Florida game, we went to dinner with them on Friday, it was good to see them, since we don't get to see them very much. Scott had sinus surgery that week so he didn't come with us to dinner, he has done pretty good, but still feels like he has a cold, hopefully it will get better.
I no longer work for JetBlue, which has been a blessing for me. I had a hard time with it, I was always feeling anxious and getting headaches, so Scott said for me to quit. I have started doing hair again, but it is slow and haven't had luck in to many clients as of yet, I guess it will take a while.
We just finished painting the salon downstairs, so now I just need the clients.
Well for now that is what is happening in our family for now. I will up date as things come up.

Labor Day Weekend

2009-09-10T08:24:00.000-07:00

Scott and I decided to go camping up to the Uintas again, just the two of us. We had asked our kids and David and Kathy, but no one wanted to go, so it was just us, oh and we took Ellie. We left on Friday morning early, we stopped at Matt and Amy's around 7:30 or 8:00 am to wish Matt a happy birthday, then we were on our way. We got up to camp at around 11:00 maybe 10:30 I don't remember. We set up camp and then went for a walk, it was so nice and peaceful. We fixed some lunch and than just sat by the fire and read for awhile. That evening we went to get bugs at Millcreek, Ellie was crazy in the truck, like our grandkids, so excited to be able to ride in Grandpa's truck. We went back to camp and fixed dinner. On Saturday we got up and had baking powder biscuits and scrambled eggs. It is so nice to have an oven to bake things in or just to keep things warm. We then set off to fish. Ellie would go in the water but if it got to deep she was a chicken, I think if she saw Lucy (Jason and Lori's dog) and other dogs in the water she might not be so afraid. We will have to see next year when we all are up there together. She still had a ball chasing sticks that we would through into the river and she would have to go get them.

Sunday was just sitting around reading or crochetting going for a ride, walking around, having french toast, bacon, sausage and hasbrowns for breakfast, so I didn't need to eat until dinner. It was just a day of peace and quiet until a herd of sheep and all came through our camp. All of the bahhing started to get old. I told Scott I wished we could change the station, it got to be annoying listening to the same thing over and over. We started on our way back to home on Monday and got home about 5:00 pm, it was nice to get home and shower. It is always nice to go for awhile but I am always glad to get into my own bed and get cleaned up. We had a great time. Scott said we wants to make it a tradition every year, but I reminded him of the traffic of the holidays, so maybe the week before or the week after we will just have to see.

The First Day of School

2009-08-20T06:48:00.001-07:00

So here we go again, the start of a new school year. It seems like yesterday they had just got out of school for the summer. For Brad this is his last year of High School. WOW!!! And our last child to finish public school all together, it seems weird to say that, but I for one can't wait till the end of the year, no more parent teacher conferences, no more wondering if there is enough lunch money in the account, no more school supplies, all of that will be gone. YEAH!!! But I still can't believe that he is a senior and will graduate this next year.

It will be different to not have a student at the high school or jr high or elementary, I guess this is where the grandkids come into play. This will be an exciting year for Brad, he is a great kid and he has been a great help to us. He has a lot going for him. The one thing about Brad is that he loves people and he is always concerned about others. I think he will be a great missionary.

Brad will have a chance to go to college for a year before he is able to go on a LDS mission, that way he can get in most of his generals and be able to come home from his mission and start from there (at least that is the plan).

Last night Scott gave Brad a fathers blessing and it was great. When he stood up to hug Scott, I believe he is now taller than his dad. But I want him to still be our little boy.

Have a great year at school Brad. Remember that we love you!

Look at the cool glasses he has on, he reminds me of someone in the 70's when I was in school.

Sundance

2009-08-19T10:53:00.000-07:00

On Monday, Scott and I had the privilege of going up to Sundance to see the play Fantastiks, our neighbors and good friends the Behunin's (Wendell and Cindy) invited us to go with them. We had a good time out in the open COLD air. Cindy and I thought if we got there about 7 we would be able to get a pretty decent seat, Yeah right, there were so many people there we barely got a seat on the lawn up in what would be considered the nose bleed area, but on the mountain. We had brought blankets and just snuggled. All in all we enjoyed it. So here are some pictures of 0ur adventure.

Camping Fun!

2009-08-13T13:12:00.000-07:00

So I am at home finally with JetBlue, it has only been a week, and so far so good. I still am not so thrilled about working, but I will stick it out for a little while. I think that I was spoiled being at home, and not working for the past year, and now I am working and now I remember why I quit. Enough about that.

Last Wednesday through Saturday morning Scott and I went camping up in the Uinta's where Scott grew up camping and we also took our kids when they were young. We decided to take the grandson's with us so Daghen and Tyson came with us, Mik was going to come but he had football practice and we told him it was up to him and he didn't want to miss his practices. So we set off on Wednesday afternoon around 5pm getting up to camp around 9:30 or so. As we were getting onto the freeway Tyson spoke up and said so are we there!? I just stared laughing and said "we are just getting on the freeway, it will be awhile", so after that it was about every 30-45 minutes that we got that question. Oh does that bring back memories from our own kids asking us if we were there yet.

As we arrived Lori and Mim (our nieces,who had been there since Sunday) met us and helped us park the trailer,we got the boys put to bed,since they had fallen asleep, and how they did that on the bumpy road is beyond me. The next morning the boys were anxious to go fishing, but Grandpa told them that they needed to go get bugs first. In the middle of the night Kurt and Jason (Lori and Mim's husbands) had arrived in camp. So all of the older kids went with the dads to go get bugs at Millcreek where we have always gone to get rockrollers, the special bug you use to fish on the Bear river and East Fork of the Blacks Fork where we are camped. In the meantime Kathy and David showed up, it brought back so many memories of when we would camp with them when the kids were very young. It has been awhile since we have camped together, but I think that we areback on track! I had so much fun with Lori, Mim and Kathy talking about old times and also enjoying Lori and Mim's (I should tell you that her name is MaryAnn but we use her nickname)kids, they were so fun to be around and what a great bunch of kids. I appreciated the way the they all welcomed Daghen and Tyson, and included them in everything they did. The boys seemed to have a lot of fun.

That afternoon Jim and Carrie showed up with their 2 kids Jimmy and Katie, and on Friday Cinda and Paul and their daughter Amelia came and what a party around the fire.

I loved the entertainment the the Farnsworth kids showed us, like Alex on his stage (stump)singing is heart out not knowing what he is saying, Will just walking through camp singing or just talking, to Emily, Whittney, Carine, Natalie and Ben singing all the time. Todd and Jimmy jumping into their grandpas truck to help him (or agrivating him). I will always treasure the time I was able spend and get to know these special kids!

Scott and I took the boys fishing on friday morning, and they were having a ball. I was the photographer and was in charge of putting on the bate (rockrollers) on their hook if it came off. I told Kathy that I never did that for my own kids, but I guess as a grandma you do just about anything. I am sure my girls are thinking sure mom, I guess you will have to come next year and find out if I do it.

I hope that we can get back to doing what is so important to Scott as to fishing his favorite place and being with his brother and family. I thouroughly enjoyed myself and can't wait to do it again next year. Please enjoy the pictures I had a lot of fun taking them.
Thank you Lori and Jason, Kurt and Mim, Kathy and David, Jim and Carrie and Paul and Cinda, for making last week the funist time I have had in a long time. For sure it is on my calendar for next year and I have told all of my kids to mark the first week in August to go camping up in the Unita's like we always used to do.

And the FUN continues

2009-07-27T09:01:00.000-07:00

I am still in training with JetBlue, but we will see how far I go. I am taking phone calls now and am working 3/8's (Sun,Tues and Sat) but I am still at the call center, which is not so fun, I am going to see how it is at home and if I still am not having much fun at it I will probably quit. Scott asked me "what did you think this job would be?" I guess I really didn't think I just knew I wanted to do something at home so I could be at home, well I am not home yet and won't be for about a couple of more weeks. I think I made a big mistake. The headaches and stomachs are not worth it.

So on a lighter note this past week we had Lisa's kids over I went swimming with them and they spent the night with us, we went to see Ice Age III with them. Scott took some time off and he and I went on a bike ride on the Provo bike trail, it was alot of fun, we went to dinner, and just hung out, since I had to be to work on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday Amy called and asked us to go boating with them, so we did and that was a lot of fun. Scott and I both tried to wake board, what a joke trying to get this fat butt up, it is harder than you think, Amy and Matt make it look so easy. I enjoyed watching Preston, he was so good. He especially wanted to drive the boat. I did go on the innertube with Amy, she thought that I was crying, but I was just laughing and couldn't stop. She kept on asking me if I was ok, then the crash, oh my thigh! I now have a big bruise. Thanks Amy and Matt for a very fun time! Well for now that is it. I will return later. Enjoy a good laugh at the pictures!!!

If you can't tell who this is it is Scott!And Amy finished the day by going on the tube herself.

The Official Word and some Summer Fun too!

2009-07-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

Well as I told my kids I graduated from the University of JetBlue "JBU"!!! And now I have the fun job of taking calls and working for Jetblue. I finished the classroom schedule today and will be at the Call center for the next 3 weeks on my regular shift, thank heavens it is only 3 days, but I don't know if I am looking forward to being on the phone for 8 hours. After all of that I hope to be working in my own home, by the end of the month. Well enough about that.

Our monthly dinner with my family was held at Lynn and Charlene's house on June 22. We had a great time. Lynn's 2 boys were in charge of the barbecueing, which turned out great. They did an awsome job. I think they just wanted to be able to eat, that is why they wanted to help! I am just kidding they are a lot of fun to have around. Next is my turn, maybe Brad will want to do the cooking? NOT!

I had gone to Jenn's right before I started my training. I was there for about 4 days. I can't get enough of those girls and especially Jennifer. I love going to see her and her family. We had a lot of fun, going to the pool and watching movies, I had a lot of fun. Thanks Jenn for a very fun time, can't wait to do it again, that is if I can talk your dad into it. I'll just remind him of the free flights, and maybe he will come with me!
Well the 4th of July has come and gone, I always say that it is all down hill now and fall and winter will be here soon. Hopefully not to soon. We had a little barbecue with the kids and did some roasting of the marshmallows in the Farnsworth Canyon (our backyard on the deck with the fire pit!).
The next day (Sunday July 5th) we had all of Scott's family over for a barbecue. Scott's brother Kevin and his wife Stephanie were here visiting from Oregon, with them they brought Nick and Shae, those boy's have grown. We enjoyed their stay. We were sad by the fact that David and Kathy couldn't attend, due to Kathy have the stomach flu, hopefully she has gotten over that, we will have to have them over again so we can visit. We miss seeing them. When the kids were little it seemed like we were up in Logan or them down here at least 2 to 3 times a month. I miss those days. Claudia, Allen, Mom, Kurt and Mim and their family, Jason and Lori and their family, Cinda,Paul and their little girl Amelia, Carrie and Jim and their 2 little ones and our family except Amy and Matt were all there. We had a great time visiting and catching up on old times. We need to get together more. So Farnsworth's look forward to the winter and we will set something up for another get together.
So until then keep in touch and I will be thinking of some fun things to do. Any input would be appreciated. Here is a slide show of the fun, food and a lot of talking!

Family

2009-06-08T14:05:00.001-07:00

It has been a busy last couple of days. I finally finished my painting and we got a desk for my office. Once we got that in place, we cleaned up the house for Jennifer and Rich and their family to come. They were here for Rich's brother's wedding, and were only here for a short time. So we went to Farr West for the wedding and then on Saturday we had Daghen's baptism to go to, so we picked up Megan and Mike and then Grandma Farnsworth and started on our way back up to the Ogden area. The baptism turned out really nice, my dad and Joan were there and all of my kids except Lisa was there. (Lisa is the 10yr old scout leader in her ward and had to be with them at an outing), but her husband Scott and the kids came. Also our son-in-law Matt couldn't make it due to a motocross race he was in. After the baptism Heidi had a luncheon out in back of their house at the park, it was great weather and we were even able to see some of the Air Show that Hill Air force puts on, it was fantastic to see the Blue Angels to their thing. When it was all over we went home to go up to the canyon and roast marshmallows, but the weather started to turn on us so we decided to go to Lowe's and buy a fire pit and roast marshmallows on the deck, so that is what we did. In the mean time Brad came home from his Scouting trip from Lake Powell and to our surprise he came back with NO hair or very little and today he is suppose to go get his picture taken for Senior pictures! Oh Well. Well I won't bore you any more than you already are. Enjoy the pictures! Until next time SMILE!!!!!

Oh yeah here is the finished product of my painting and our new desk!

Still have some decorating to get done, but I guess I better get the job first, so I can pay for the decorating!!

I'm Back to this crazy thing called a BLOG

2009-05-30T16:20:00.000-07:00

Well to let you know a little of what has been going on in my life and not blogging here it goes, lets see, after the snow storm in April, I sent Scott off to Slovakia, Switzerland and England where he stayed for 2 weeks, in that time I painted 2 bathrooms, went to my son-in-laws college graduation, 2 grandson's birthdays, sent presents to my other 2 granddaughters, helped Brad with his Eagle Project (can't wait til it is done, we are getting there!)and get ready for Prom, having dinner with my siblings and their spouses,finding out that we are going to be grandparents again in November, going to the twins graduation from preschool, watching the twins riding their bikes without trianing wheels, going to our Condo (timeshare) in Mesquite Nevada, keeping in touch with a friend who has Leukimia and is in and out of the hospital, applying for a job with JetBlue and getting it and will start training for 6 weeks on June 22 and then will be working from home doing their reservations, will be traveling to Arizona to see Jennifer and her family before I start training, that in a nut shell sums up what I have been doing. I know boring! I have been taking pictures, but haven't been able to put them onto the computer.

Last weekend for Memorial day and the following week Scott and I went to Mesquite to our condo. It is so nice to go there and just relax. We bought a bike for me and Brad to share and we took both Scott's and the new bike with us so we could go biking, I know what your thinking, Leita on a bike? I know I didn't think I would ever get on one either, but I have and you know it is pretty fun, (don't tell Scott I said that!) We went into St. George and went on this trail that starts in Bloomington and goes through to I don't know where but we were gone for about an hour and 45 minutes, boy did my butt hurt, and my hands kept on going numb. I just need to do it more or get some gloves and a new seat (or as they say in the biking world, Saddle). We also just sat by the pool and read and relaxed. Brad and his friend McKay came down and stayed through the weekend, we took them on a hike in Snow Canyon and then to a friend of ours the Higley's, I worked with Pat at Dr. Gifford's and we have kept in contact ever since, they just happend to move down to Mesquite, so we go see them every time we are down there. They had us over to dinner on Sunday and Monday. So I hope that this helps in knowing what I have been up to. This coming week I am painting the spare room, but we are turning it into my office since I will be working from home and need a place that is quite and away from noise and Scott's office gets to be a little crowded with both of us in it and then when Brad needs a computer he comes in also, so I need a place just for me. So the next pictures you will see will be of my new painted office. Until then!

Stay tuned I'll be back, Soon

2009-05-27T23:13:00.000-07:00

I know that you have been wondering where I have been. So if you are wondering where I have been you will have to stay tuned to my blog in the next week and I will be letting you all know what has been going on in my life. Nothing serious or no illness, just you wait. You will want to know I just know you will. Take care until then.
Leita

April Showers brings What SNOW?

2009-04-15T13:20:00.001-07:00

YES I said SNOW. This is April and almost the end of April, I have heard of April showers bring May flowers, but really. I just wonder what May will bring. Or even June. I can't believe that it is snowing, we have had a lot of rain in the past couple of days and when I heard the weather man say that we were going to get snow I kept on saying to myself, "did I hear him right?" well I did and as you can see from the pictures we are getting slammed and it is still coming and they say that it is going to go on for the rest of the week. I guess this is what they call Spring in Utah. I need to move to a warmer climate. Any jobs out there that anyone knows of for Scott ANY ONE!!!! HELP! I am so tired of being cold. And my favorite saying is: "And this too shall pass!" It better. And I forgot my new motto is "Enjoy the journey" but no one said it would be a fun journey. or even a warm one at that. Ok I will stop whining!

These pictures I took of our front yard and one on our deck.

Easter

2009-04-15T12:38:00.000-07:00

Easter was a fun day. After going to church and enjoying the messages we heard there, we came home and started getting ready for everyone to come over. Megan and Mike came a little early to help me finish up on decorating the sugar cookies (they are so sinful). As we were finishing up on that Heidi and the boys came and they kept asking if Mik and the girls were going to be there soon. I guess we are boring and aren't as fun as cousins. Once Scott and Lisa arrived the noise level went up a couple decimals. They always have so much fun with each other. Then it was just waiting time until Amy and Matt came. At about 5:15 Amy and Matt arrived and we sat down to eat. Of course all the kids wanted to do the Easter egg hunt first, but I stuck to my guns and said if you eat all of your dinner, we will go out and find the eggs. They couldn't wait for the prayer to be said when they all dove into their food.

After dinner we went out to find the eggs, we had to make it somewhat fair and told the kids that they could only have 7 eggs a piece, and they were ok with that, so we started the youngest first and once they got started than the next group of kids came out and so forth, until Mik and Daghen were the last ones out.

They all seem to have fun, they all know that we put in money into some of the eggs, so they were so excited to find the ones with money in them. It was a great day, sunny, but a little cool. After the egg hunt all the kids, Brad, Mike, Megan and Papa played Frisbee, even Ellie joined in the game (for those that don't know who Ellie is she is our Golden Lab dog), all in all we enjoyed the day with the kids. Enjoy the pictures of our Easter day!

A Grand Celebration!

2009-03-31T15:58:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, we all celebrated Grandma Joan's 80th birthday, and she is still celebrating!!!

Joan is my stepmother and has been for the past 22 years. She is a great lady and you would never know that she wasn't my real mother. She has made me feel like I have belonged to her all my life. Joan has a way of loving you no matter what the case might be. She is such a special person in my life. Joan's kids (Karen, Karla and Krehl and their spouses) did such a great job of compiling things and giving her a great birthday party. It was so fun to be there to honor her. Here are a few pictures of the special day. This is one with my siblingsThis is a picture of Scott and I with our kids and their kids that could come.

Joan and her daughter Karla and son Krehl, next is her wedding dress. And this is my dad with his sister Bea who is 88

Scott and I with the birthday girl.

On Monday we (the Child crew) got together and went to dinner to continue celebrating Joan's Birthday, but dumb me forgot to take pictures. We got caught up in talking and eating. Plus the table we were in wasn't very convenient to take pictures, but I should have had the waitress do it for us. Oh well. We had fun!!! Happy Birthday Joan. We love you very much.

Preston's 1st Birthday!!

2009-03-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

WOW!!!! How time goes by. Well our youngest grand child is now 1 years old. I can't believe it. He was so cute on his birthday, but you have to know Preston, he doesn't get overly excited about anything, so if you can get him to smile you are doing good. He has a very calm and reserved spirit about him that makes you just want to squeeze him.

We all went to Amy and Matt's house up in Heber to celebrate the birthday with them and Matt's family. Amy had made a cute monkey cake which was really cute. (Amy does catering and cake decorating ie...wedding cakes and such, just a plug for you Ame's) and she had made cupcakes also. What do you do for a 1 year old for a birthday? Well as you can see in the pictures, we did a lot of standing around and he ate his cake and we all talked,he didn't know what was going on, so we went downstairs to open presents.

He loved his truck that Grandma and Grandpa Field got him, but didn't really care for the clothes (what kid does), and the little truck that his uncle Rob and aunt Mindy got him, and he especially liked the treats that uncle Jake and aunt Nicole gave him, to keep the sanity for Matt and Amy while in the car. He loved the lawn mover that Mom and Dad gave him so he can go help dad with the lawn. (this one doesn't use gas Matt) But I really think that he really likes the stroller that grandma Field gave you that was Rebecca's when she was a little girl. Preston and his little cousin Abby (Rob and Mindy's daughter)fight over it and they see who can distract each other to see who can get to it before the other one does. (I am sure that Abby is so gratefull for the lawn mower and wagon) We as a family went in on a wagon for him, since he loves to be outside and in his stroller going for walks, we thought that it would be a good change from the stroller. Of course his cousins thought it would be fun to push him in the house, so Ayden and Abby helpped him enjoy his wagon.

We love you Preston and can't wait until next year!!!! Happy Birthday Big Boy!

Been there and Back!

2009-03-17T08:04:00.000-07:00

Well it all started about 3 weeks ago. and yes I know it has been a long time since I have posted anything, so get ready for a long drawn out blog. Don't get to bored.

On February 27th we went with the Scouts in our ward to Moab at 5:30 in the morning, they were riding Slick rock, and Scott had a ride in St. George that same weekend and he (the biker that he is) wanted to ride with the boys, so we went and he had a great time, we stayed there for about 3-4 hours (I read) and then off to St. George ( I know one city on the southeast corner of the state and the other city on the northeast corner) what a long drive, I don't recommend it to anyone.

On Saturday Feb 28 Scott and his nephew Jason started on their way to 100 miles. Jason's wife Lori and I went out shopping, it was a lot of fun to go around (not that I am much of a shopper), but it was fun doing something other than just sitting in a room reading, or out by myself. Thanks Lori I really had a lot of fun with you and little Sadie.

On Sunday Scott and I went to Church in Leeds Utah, where I have friends there (yes I do have some friends) and then got home so that we could celebrate our grandson Ayden's birthday.

On Tuesday March 3rd, I flew to Arizona and surprised my grand daughters. It was Abby's 8th birthday and I thought it would be fun to surprise her for it. So when she got off the bus from school, we were walking up to the bus stop and as she got off she couldn't tell who was with her mom, and then she realized it was me and started running screaming g-ma, I got the biggest hug ever. That night we all went to dinner at Logan's Roadhouse. (similar to Texas Roadhouse). We had a lot of fun together while I was there. We went shopping and out to lunch and dinner, we played candy land and other games, we watched her dad build their swing set, we made cookies and watched movies we had a lot of fun together. You name it and we did it. While I was there Abby was on Spring break, which was great. Hope you are enjoying another week of Spring break Abby. And hope that you had a fun birthday and baptism day. Gma loves you and I am so proud of you and your decision to be baptized. Have a great week with your aunt Jennifer and uncle Fred, and your cousins Anthony and Kennedy!!!

Last friday March 13th Scott, Brad and Megan got to Arizona at 3:45 in the morning, driving all night to get there so they could enjoy a longer time with everyone, and to enjoy the warm weather also. That evening we packed up my things and went to my nephew's (Geoff)house in Queen Creek, so that all of Rich's family could stay at Jenn and Rich's house. We really had a lot of fun at Geoff and Louisa's house even though we were not there for most of the day, just at night and in the morning. Thanks guys we really appreciated you giving up some space for our benefit. We enjoyed the long night talks with you and your kids are so cute. Hope Carson is feeling better.

Saturday was a busy day for all of us. Abby's baptism was at 9:30 in the morning and so that meant getting up early and getting there by 9, (you got to remember their Stake center isn't as close as ours are in Utah). I had the opportunity to give the Baptism talk, boy was I ever nervous. I don't do talks in public, for the most part it went ok. (believe me there were some serious praying going on the week before) After the baptism Jenn had a luncheon at the house, it turned out great, other than we needed a lot more people there to eat all the food. We hung out all day and that evening we went to a restaurant called San Tan Flats, you eat outside and you can have a fire started to roast marshmallows and make s'mores, the kids loved it, there was a live band and dancing going on to.

We enjoyed church on Sunday, and for dinner we had Corned beef and cabbage for Megan's birthday (which is today, Happy Birthday Megan!!!)and left yesterday early to get back and enjoy the evening. So now you know where I have been for the past 2 weeks. Been there and now I am back. So now what do I do with myself, I love to travel. So if anyone wants to go on a trip and needs someone to go with I am willing and able. Have a great week, and I will be talking to you soon!

Thanks Jennifer and Rich for having me for as long as you did. I love you both and I had a great time. We will have to do it again!!

The Super Bowl

2009-02-02T15:18:00.000-08:00

Well it was a crazy game, but very exciting!! Of course we went to church and came home to fix dinner. We had all of the kids over (all that live here in Utah any way. Sorry Jenn, we missed you) We had a pot-luck Fiesta, I made chicken wings with blue cheese dressing with celery slices, and shredded beef tacos. Heidi made chicken enchilada's, Amy made tamale's, and Lisa made southwest egg rolls with avocado dip. And for dessert we had root beer floats, not to Mexican there, but oh well the kids liked them.
It is always a nut house when we have the grand kids over, they love each other so much and can't wait until they are all here. It's like they haven't seen each other for ages, when it is only like a couple of weeks, each of them stand at the door for each to come and when they get here they hug and yell and then run downstairs to start playing. We are so blessed to have them in our lives. Even if it is noisy! Papa is usually in the middle of it all also.
While the adults tried to watch the game, with all the noise of the TV and kids, it made the game more interesting.
We were sad that the Cardinals didn't win, but they gave the Steelers a run for their money. Who would of thought that they would have gotten this far. Maybe next year! So I hope you all enjoyed the game, and if you didn't watch it, or care to, you missed and exciting time, especially the last quarter. Have a great week!

A New Year !!

2009-01-18T12:46:00.000-08:00

Yes it is a New Year. And here it is the 18th of January and I haven't been on this computer to update my blog. So here it goes. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a good start on the new year. In the pictures below you will see Scott and I playing our Wii game Mario Kart, which I am not so good at and am always in 12th place. I guess I better practice up. My grand kids, can beat me and they let me know too. Brad also is teaching Mik how to play the Wii Guitar Hero and Mik thinks he can play the expert like Brad can so he is not to thrilled to be put on beginner or easy, he is getting the hang of it now, so we told him to keep it up and he will soon be up to where Brad is. Notice his face in the pictures. Too funny!! On January 10 (last weekend) Scott and I had the privilege of going to a party of our old neighborhood friends from West Jordan, which we try and have each year, this year it was held at Elaine and Richard Henriksen. It was so fun to see everyone again, and catch up on families and what their kids are doing and also find out who is still in the old neighborhood and who has moved out. We were told that the West Jordan 51st ward is celebrating 25 years this summer and that there will be a party and celebration to be held. We were excited, other than our first bishop Gale Searle has past away and so has his wife (I just got a call today of her passing) so it won't be the same without them, but we will see others that will make it fun. Bishop Searle was a genuine person and so great to have as our bishop. Cowboy through and through, he made you feel so special to have in the ward, he was fun to have as a neighbor also.
Right before Scott and I went to the party the twins Halli and Kinzie found some orange boxes and made themselves little houses for them to watch tv in and put all their blankets and things in, I hurried and grabbed my camera and took their picture.

Well I have started back on my exercise program, with going to my personal trainer and walking, I didn't make my 15 pounds that I was suppose to lose by Christmas, but I guess I will have to keep on pushing myself. Yesterday when I was doing my weight exercising I was just finishing doing a lateral pull up on my stability ball and putting the weight down, and POP goes the ball and down came me on my tail bone! YES it hurt and I was starting to cry and Scott who was riding his spin cycle came to the rescue, but was laughing (or at least trying not to laugh) comforted me and helped me up, but boy do I hurt, and am afraid to get on another ball again, but we went and got another one and the kids helped me pump it up, and I sat on it and the kids asked if it was going to pop again? I said it better not, or I am finished with them. It still hurts to sit down, but I do it really soft.

Well I have done my job in bringing this back to life after a couple of weeks. Enjoy the pictures. Talk to you soon!!!

Say Good-bye to our Camry and Hello to our New Trailblazer!!

2008-12-29T11:41:00.001-08:00

I told you that I would show a picture of the new car that Scott has been looking for. It is a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer. I am excited to drive a car that sets me up higher like my suburban did, when I drive the Camry I feel like I am dragging butt. I wanted a vehichle that had a third seat in it but they don't make them any more in the Trailblazer, I could have gone up to a Tahoe, but it would have cost more and it is longer, and wouldn't have fit in the garage, so we decided to get this one. I think it will work just fine. My husband has spoiled me, I hadn't even said anything about it. I love him dearly and appreciate all he has done for me. Thanks honey!!!!

What a Christmas!

2008-12-28T14:02:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas! We woke up around 8 am, the kids slept in. Later I found out that Mik got up around 2am and came upstairs, then ran back downstairs, jumped on Lisa and Scott screaming "it's Christmas, it's Christmas, Santa has been here, come on mom get up" Lisa told him to be quite and go back to sleep, and he did.

It was fun watching the kids open their presents all excited about what they got. Mik was an animal, opening up everything he could, and then started on the presents under the tree, until his mom said to wait until the girls had finished. The presents were all opened and then we had french toast for breakfast. Yum! It continued to snow from the night before. Scott went out and used the snow blower and did all the neighbors, helping others with their driveways and sidewalks. The day was going good, I went and took a shower late, and then came into the kitchen to start to fix somethings for dinner since the kids will be here about 3 or 4 pm. Lisa and I were in the kitchen when the back door flew opened and Scott was bleeding and saying this isn't the best Christmas so far. He had cut the tip of his index finger almost all the way off, as I was screaming and freaking out, putting my shoes on and having Scott West drive us to the emergency room, since Brad had the truck. and the roads were not that great, and our Camry wouldn't even make it out of our neighborhood. Well after 3 hours later Scott had 14 stitches and has to see a hand specialist on Monday. He has been on pain meds so he can't drive, so I am the designated driver, ye ha!!

Scott had wanted to surprise me with a new car, but he has had a hard time in finding the one he wanted, they are all sold, my brother Lynn works for Gus Paulos in West Valley, he sent him to a sales associate and he has been working with Scott, he finally found one up in Logan so we are picking it up tomorrow, they will bring it down. I will post a picture of when we get it. So all in all everything has worked out and all is well. So What a Christmas it was! I hope all of you enjoyed your Christmas and that no mishaps were in your day or anything else. I love Christmas, even if things happen that you don't plan, it makes it more interesting and memorable. I know that my savior lives and I do love him and am so grateful for his great example. I love my family and the love they show us and are always there for us. I just want you all to know that I do love you and appreciate all that you do for Scott and I and that we are so grate full for your friendship. Have a great day!!

Here are some fun pictures of the kids enjoying the snow, the girls trying to ride their new bikes outside. Scott sleeping (druged from the percect) and many other Christmas pictures.

SNOW!!!

2008-12-20T13:38:00.000-08:00

We never thought that we were ever going to see snow, but it finally came, and so the days of warm have come to a close, for now any ways. Some of us welcomed it but some did not like waking up to white on the ground (me in other words). I guess you would call me the chief snow shoveler, now that I am at home. After shoveling for about the 3 or 4th time in one day, I text Scott saying that I wanted a snow blower for Christmas, just joking of course, but he found one on ksl.com for a reasonable price and we went and got it, now I need to take lessons to learn how to use it. Mik was pretty disappointed, he was my assistant snow shoveler along with Halli, they have had a ball in the snow, going sledding with our neighbor kids and just throwing it up in the air and letting it fall on them. They made snow angels in the yard, while their dad fed the dogs.

After they came in and warmed up we made a gingerbread house.

On Wednesday night I picked up Preston to have him over night, due to Matt had surgery on his ear, so I thought it would be better for Amy to take care of Matt and not have to worry about a baby, so he came to play at grandma's house for a couple of days. Boy did the girls love that. As you can see he wanted to help with the gingerbread house.

Brad is pretty stoked with the snow and all, he can finally go snowboarding, which is doing right now as we speak, we took him up there early this morning with one of his friends ( he can't drive with any one in his car until Jan. so we are the lucky ones to get him up there)

Traffic is not so fun, with the snow, when I was going to the doctor the other day a UTA bus and car had collided and so instead of taking me 5 minutes to get to my doctors it took me 20, crazy what a little white snowflake can do. Well they said we don't have to worry about not having a white Christmas, that it is supposed to snow next week. Well where ever you are I hope that you are enjoying the season, whether in snow or not, just stay nice and warm.

OLD SKIN!!

2008-12-16T09:51:00.000-08:00

Lisa and I were going through some pictures yesterday to put on my blog from my wedding and came acrossed a picture of Scott and I. Kinzie looked at the picture and said "that's my papa!" and then she looked at the picture and then at me, and then at the picture again, she said "is that you mema?" I said "doesn't it look like me?" She wrinkled up her nose and said "you don't have old skin in the picture!" Only out of the mouths of babes!!!! We couldn't stop laughing, it was so funny! So you'll have to excuse the picutres of me with my OLD SKIN!

This was taken in 1991. So I guess I didn't have old skin then.

31 Wonderful Years ( or was it?) Who am I kidding?!!!!

2008-12-15T14:05:00.000-08:00

Well another year has gone by today 31 years ago Scott and I got married/sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. And looking out at the sky and weather it is exactly the same as the day we were married. We were so dumb to have been married during the holidays, but no one could talk us out of it, we were so YOUNG and IN LOVE. I have enjoyed being a wife to Scott, no it hasn't been easy, but that is life, and we have grown to help each other and learn our mistakes together. He is a great provider and is always there for me. He has been a great dad, and such a cute Papa to our 10 grand kids. I love him with all my heart and want to be there for another 30+ years to come. These first pictures are 31 years ago,

these next 2 are today, boy what a difference 31 years make.

This weekend was our ward Christmas party, Lisa 27th Birthday and then our wedding aniversary, so it was full. Scott and Lisa went out to dinner for Lisa's birthday so we took the kids to our Christmas party, they were having so much fun, and then Mik said he wasn't feeling good, so I took the kids home and put on jammies, and the girls had hot chocolate and Mik to bed, Well in the night Kinzie, Scott and Mik all threw up, so now we start all over with the flu in the house, last week the kids were sick, along with Brad staying home for 2 days which is not like him to miss school, so I knew he was sick. SO lets hope that no one else gets sick for the holidays.

We celebrated Lisa's b-day on Sunday I got her a ice cream cake like she always wanted when she was a kid, and as you can see she tried to not have her picture taken and tried to hide behind Brad, but I got her. As she and Brad were trying to cut this frozen cake, it fell over on it's top, we had a good laugh about that. Lisa took our family (Scott, myself and Brad, were getting smaller each year.) on Sunday after church, so here are the results. We hope you all have a great week and if I don't talk to you next week have a great Christmas, and may all your wishes and dreams come true. And may your family have a Christ filled holiday and thank him for all that he does for us. We love you all very much. Love, Scott and Leita and Brad

Wrestling?

2008-12-06T18:49:00.000-08:00

Yeah, you heard me WRESTLING. Brad has never wanted to swim like the girls. He has played either Baseball or Basketball and now he is trying something new and he isn't doing to bad, he has a lot to learn, but he is very patient and doing the best he can. I too have a lot to learn about what goes on, I just yell and copy what ever anybody else says, the other moms help me out and explain what is going on, but I still don't get some of it, I just know that he wants to be the one on top and pin the opponent.

Brad has grown up so much, he is now 6ft tall and weighs about 186, so he wrestles in the 189 pound group. He wants to weigh in at 171 pound group. He is a very social person and is also a very caring about others feelings.
Today Brad is out on his first formal date. He was asked out by a girl at his work (Macey's) she goes to Pleasant Grove High School, so they went to her Preference.

Wow, I can't believe that he is that old now. Driving, dating, working, what next, I know, college, Mission wow it will be here in no time. Here are a couple pictures of my little boy. OK he isn't a baby anymore. So enjoy and will be back soon!

Thanksgiving is over?

2008-12-03T08:23:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how fast each month is going. We have less than 22 days and Christmas will be here. I know that I haven't written for a month now, Lisa reminded me on Monday that it has been since the 3rd of November since I blogged. Now that we are back in town from a 9 day trip to Arizona I can tell all of what we did. On November 22 we (Scott, myself, Heidi and her 3 boys) set out at 5:30 am headed for Arizona. Scott had forgotten something at work so we stopped in Springville to get it, and one of the boys said "are we at aunt Jenn's?" I just laughed and told them we still have 11 hours to go. They were good for the most part, what can you expect from a 7, 5 and 2 1/2 yr old. Well we arrived at Jennifer's around 5:30 pm (we would have been there sooner but I or Scott didn't read the directions right,I was driving and Scott was navigating (and Scott didn't listen to Jennifer's directions) Jenn's girls met us jumping up and down yelling "mema, papa" I was just ready to get out of the car. Thank Heaven for the DVD players and hand held games!!!!
The next day was Sunday and we all went to Jenn's ward which started at 10 am which in my opinion is the best time ever. Not to early not to late. But in sacrament meeting they (the ward) found out that they had split 2 wards to make a 3rd and now Jenn's ward will go to church at 2 pm. I am sorry Jenn, I have done that time and it sucks and I don't have any kids to worry about (OK I have Brad) in teasing I told Jenn and Rich I guess it is time to become inactive since you now have the latest time. They have a great ward, the people were very friendly, coming up to us and making us feel very welcome.
Monday came and Jennifer's girls still had to go to school, which they didn't want to go since they had cousins there, so I would get up and walk Abby to the bus stop each morning at 7:30 and then at 3:10 each afternoon. Paige had preschool and of course I was the one that had to take her in (you have to know Paige, she is like an extra appendage on you) so each day we took her, on Tuesday she had come out of preschool as a Indian and on Wednesday a Pilgrim. She also had dance that we took her too, in both her preschool and her dance class she is the tallest one. I guess I never thought that my grand kids were tall, until I saw them up against other kids. All this time Heidi's boys were having a ball, mainly playing with the girls and of course their PSP's. Wednesday evening we went to see my nephew Geoffrey and his wife Louisa and their kids, it was fun to see their house and visit with them.
Thursday came and the kids were so excited to celebrate Thanksgiving, but a couple of the kids thought that we were leaving after we ate since we told them that we were leaving after Thanksgiving, we had to reassure them we were not going until Sunday. Scott, Rich and Jennifer put up Christmas lights around Jenn's house. Rich calls Jenn Mrs. Griswold.
Black Friday ( I have never gotten up for) we got up at 3:30 (I should clarify who we are Jennifer, myself and Heidi) and was at Wal-Mart before 4, crazy I know, we didn't even get what we really were there for, but we did get some other things that the girls needed. Then off to Target, Kohls, Toys-R-Us, JoAnn's Fabric, and tried to get to Bath and Body Works, but no parking so we went home and it was about 12. We ate lunch and then went on a hike up to the wind caves on Usery Pass. The kids were having a ball until they started to get thirsty and guess what, you guessed it, we had forgotten to bring water, good thing it wasn't 115 degrees, (I don't think we would've forgotten it had it been that hot) well Paige cried and cried and cried and cried, until an older gentleman that we were passing, gave us his 2nd bottle of water that he hadn't used yet, so he was our hero for the day. All was good after that, when we got down we took the kids to McDonald's to get an ice cream cone and play in the play place. Then back to the house for some dinner.
Saturday, was a day getting all of the things put together to leave the next day, when that was done we went to the park by Abby's school for a picnic. They kids had so much fun, with the swings, and slides and everything a kid likes to do. Back to the house to play and have dinner and then we went to the Mesa Temple that night to see the lights on the temple grounds and the Nativity scenes. It was very pretty, but my camera is not the camera to take pictures of such a pretty sight, so bear with. We also went to a neighborhood that had Christmas lights on and each house had a different theme of Christmas, there was one house that we even went into their backyard that had the Christmas story in it. Then home, all the kids were sound asleep, until we walked in the house and they wanted to start playing or watching a movie, but g-ma had cookies to make with her grandkids, so out came the cookie dough she had made earlier and the kids cut out sugar cookies. No time to frost them it was late as it was, so aunt Jenn had to do it with out us.
Sunday we headed back home, left at 8 and got home around 7:30. It was good to be home and sleep in our own beds.
Monday was a crazy day I was in charge of my family Christmas party, so I had a lot of running around to do, to get all of the finishing touches done for the party, I was glad that I had done things before I went to Arizona. So I have now updated my blog and hope that you haven't been to bored. Hope you all have a great month and I am sure we will talk again!

Halloween

2008-11-03T09:16:00.000-08:00

Well another month has come and gone. Halloween was a crazy day!

I started by making rolls for dinner and then went to Mik's Halloween parade,

then back home to get dinner going for everyone to come and eat and go trick or treating, but of course I couldn't forget that Scott and I decided to vote early, and so I went to do that at 3:00, got home at 5:20 (2 hours later) I thought that it would be go in come out and be done, but no that wasn't the case. There will be no one at the voting places now because they have already voted on Friday. So the night was great all of the kids were there except Preston due to having another ear infection and of course Jenn's girls.

We had 2 kinds of soup, brocoli cheddar, and taco with homemade rolls, salad and Heidi brought her homemade salsa, and Halloween sugar cookies for dessert. Then it was off trcik or treating. The kids had so much fun, and got a good amount of candy. It was fun to watch them dump it all out on to the floor and show us what they got and how excited they were.

Saturday was my dad's birthday, so my siblings and Scott and I met for breakfast at Cracker Barrell in West Valley. It was a beautiful morning, the food was good also. Here we are getting ready to eat.

Well lots of things to do today so I better get to them. I hope all who reads this has a wonderful day and a great week!

We're Back!

2008-10-27T09:16:00.000-07:00

Well we are back, as the title says. And I am exhausted! It was so fun to be with Scott for the past 4+ days nonstop. We enjoyed Disneyland a lot. We just took it slow, getting up and just taking our time to get there, going on rides when ever, not having to run to make sure we get there before the lines get to long, which by the way they weren't to bad average wait 25-30 minutes, on Thurs and Friday, not so on Saturday, but we just walked around, went to the shows and musicals, it was fun, I just missed watching my grand kids faces when they would see a Disney Character or getting on a ride, and also watching my kids watch their kids, but that will have to wait until next time when we all go together in about 2-3 years.
Thank you Scott for letting me have such a fun 50th birthday, I love you!!!
We didn't take to many pictures only because I usually take them of the grand kids, and they weren't there, so you get what you get.
The only thing that we were concerned about was our son-in-law Rich, we kept tabs on him by texting Jenn and finding out if we needed to be there for her, but she assured us that he would be fine. To find out more about his situation go to Jenn's family blog and catch up there. We love you Rich, and we are there for you.

Well it is back to real life now, back to exercising, eating right. Yuck, it is hard to come back down and face the things that you don't want to do. Oh well! Just tell me we won't have to do this in the hereafter? I will go I will do the things the Lord commands I know the Lord provides a way he wants me to obey, isn't that the way the primary song goes,well ok than Leita buck up!

The Rest of the Story!

2008-10-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

Well the weekend was quite uneventful. It started Friday night when Scott and I had a High Priest Group Leadership meeting to go to, and had to get a babysitter for Preston. Lisa came to the rescue.

Saturday was my birthday the big "50" Lisa came and picked me up and we went to a super Saturday at her ward, we made a cute little turkey to hold suckers in it. Then dad and Joan came to visit and had lunch with us. We had a good visit. Since Preston hates to go in the car or should I say in his car seat, we just hung out at home and ordered Wings from Wingers, Scott got a call from a single sister that he home teaches that her car had broken down and he went to help her.
Sunday, church as usual, Preston made it all the way through to Sunday School and then I took him home to nap, he went right down. Lisa, Scott and the kids came over to celebrate mine and Mik's birthday (which is today), Megan and Mike came also and we had invited Brother Hal Johnson over since his wife was out of town. Mik had picked pizza for his birthday dinner, so Lisa made homemade pizza and cherry pie , which turned out really good, I made rice krispie treats for those of us that didn't want cherry pie.
We gave Mik his BYU blanket and he seemed to love it, it turned out really cute.

He also got a bike for his birthday and had bring it and show it to us.

Well Monday came and Preston was acting really weird, he usually gets up, takes a bottle, then goes back down, gets up eats baby food, bottle goes down for nap, well Monday was not like that, so I hope that he isn't getting another ear infection. He was fun to have around, you just don't take him in the car unless you want to hear crying (screaming) through the whole ride. I don't know how Amy does it, I wanted to cry with him. We did go on walks which he loved, and I needed the exercise. I walk with a friend in the ward Denise Angus, and she and others at church thinks that Preston looks like Brad, I don't see it, all I see is his dad. He is soooo cute.
Thanks Amy for letting me have this opportunity to take care of Preston.

Well as usual I have made this a long update.

So now Scott and I are off to California tomorrow to celebrate my 50th birthday, we are going to Disneyland, just the 2 of us, so next week you will get another ear full.

The Start of "UEA" Weekend

2008-10-16T10:16:00.000-07:00

UEA started today, but we were not one of the family's that went to California to participate in ("U"tah "E"nters "A"nheim). We did that a couple of years ago and saw pretty much most of our neighbors and even our family doctor, so we are taking it pretty easy this year. I invited Mik, Kinzie and Halli over for a sleep over, including dinner and making Halloween cookies so here are is the start of our visit.

Mema and Kinzie and Halli making Halloween cookies

Tasting the dough (apparently aunt Jenn introduced the girls to cookie dough!!!!)

And Mema is the only one that got flour all over her

Papa joined in the fun of cutting out the Halloween shapes or at least he is the one that rolled out the dough, and the kids did the cutting out, usually putting the shape right in the middle of thedough. They each got a turn in cutting out the shape they picked, and then they took turns,

Halli and Kinzie's turn

Milk's turn!

They all got to have their very on dish of frosting and then shared the sprinkles, what a mess at the end of the cookie decorating, but we all had fun, especially after when they got to finally lick the spoon and eating the sprinkles that had got all over the counter. Then it was off to watch movies in Mema's room. Around 9:00 the girls came to me and said they were tired, so off to bed with them, while Mik joined Papa to watch Knight Rider.

This morning the kids were woken up by us getting up to have scripture study at 6:30 am, so the day began, and we started off with cold ceral (which they wanted), but by 10:00 am they decided or at least the girls decided to have pancakes, so out came the griddle and mema made pancakes. Mik was antsy for uncle Brad to get up so I told him to go get him up, so around 10:30 Brad got up and played games with the kids or at least teased them. Lisa came over by then and we sat and talked while the kids played games on the computer and then went home around 3:00 pm since I needed to go pick up Preston from his other Grandma, so stay tuned like I said and I am sure there will be a great story coming!

Brrrr!!!

2008-10-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

I thought that I would show you what I see when I go for my morning walk! And yes it was cold this morning only in the 40's. I told myself that no matter what I was going walking. Pretty soon it will have to be inside, but I will hold out as much as possible to stay outside.
Yesterday was Amy's 24th birtday, so today Scott and I are taking her to lunch, since we won't see her before she and Matt go to Germany. So that means between Matt's mom and I we will be taking care of Preston, so lots of incouragement in taking care of a 6 1/2 month old. I am sure there will be some good stories for my next blog so stay tuned!!

I'm Back on Track!

2008-10-07T11:33:00.000-07:00

Well the weekend was great, with General Conference and all. All the talks were great, now I need to go back and really read through them and gain a greater testimony of them.
Yesterday Scott and I went to my oldest brother's Stan's house for dinnner with the rest of my siblings their spouses and dad and Joan. We enjoyed each others company and the dinner was great. Gay and I were assigned soups and then we had salad that Claudia brought, french bread from Lynn and Charlene, and dutch oven apple pie from you guessed it JoAnn and Stan. Yummy! It is so nice to be able to be with my family, I look forward to it each month. I brought my camera but forgot to take pictures. Maybe next month.
Today I started back at Curves, it felt so good to get back to excersing. My foot is really starting to feel good. I now have a goal to loose 15 pounds by Christmas. I would like the encouragement from each of you. Therapy is going good, should be done with it in the next week or so. Well I hope that you all have a great week.

Date Night

2008-09-22T08:38:00.000-07:00

Yes Scott does actually take me out on a date once in awhile. We were able to go into Salt Lake City on Friday to see the Utah Symphony and the Tabernacle Choir perform at the Conference Center, It was a Gift of Music Concert with special guests Erich Kunzel of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra,who conducted the symphony & Denyce Graves and Brian Stokes Mitchell, sang with the choir and the symphony. It was very good, the only thing is that we were a little late (like everyone else) and I had on high heel sandals and we were hurrying so fast that I ended up with a big blister on the bottom of my foot, not only does it hurt to walk any ways with just having the surgery and out of my cast for a couple of weeks now I have to hoble with this blister on the bottom of my foot. Well after the performance, I decided to just go barefoot to the car, which was parked at the Triad Center (for those of you who do not know how far that is it is about 4 blocks from the Conference Center)so my feet were pretty dirty, but it did feel better than trying to get my sandals back on, since my feet were swollen. I know wha feel sorry for me, no I should have worn a different pair of shoes, but I didn't think we were going to be late, Scott got tied up with a meeting at work and he works in Springville, so that is why we were late.
Saturday, my niece Lori came down from Farmington and I held a Cookie Lee jewelry open house. It was fun to see all the jewelry and fun to see Lori, she looks so cute being pregnant, and due in the next 4-5 weeks. I appreciate her coming and showing all her jewelry. If any of you would like to see a catalog (a plug for you Lori) go to www.cookielee.biz/lorifarnsworth to see a great selection and priced right jewlery. Thanks Lori for taking time out of your busy schedule to show off your jewelry!!! After everyone left we just did the normal Saturday stuff. Grocery shop, trim bushes and clean up the yard and get it ready for winter. By the end of the day I was tired, and noticed that I was starting to have a runhy nose and coughing, well I now have a full blown out cold and coughing like crazy. So now I know that winter is coming. A great way to start it out. Yuck!
No pictures this time, my head was not on right to remember to get it out to take any. So have a great week anyways!!!! Hope I didn't bore you to much I just don't know how to say anything in a few words. Sorry.

Over for Sunday Dinner!

2008-09-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

Not much happened this weekend. We started to get things put away for the winter, cleaning out the garage trimming bushes and getting fall things down from the attic to decorate the house for Halloween and Thanksgiving! I can't beleive that it is already that time of year. I love the weather at this time of year, just not looking forward to the cold. Yesterday Amy and Matt came over for dinner. It was nice to see them and to be able to see the baby. Matt took Preston out to see the puppies, he set him down in the pen with them and they started to attack him. He wasn't to sure about them. He started to cry when they started to lick him. Of course we all just laughed.
As you know this past weekend BYU slaughtered UCLA. Scott not a big BYU fan has been teasing one of the young men in our ward, who is a big BYU fan. When Scott and I got home from the store there on our front door was a big sign with the "Y" logo on it saying BYU 59 UCLA 0 and then it said "BYU baby" we both started laughing Bo had been at our house. So at church Scott went up to Bo and said I noticed you had been at my house? Bo just started to laugh, the only thing is that he had a red tie on and Scott said it looks like you wore the wrong color isn't that the Utes colors, Bo came back with no this is the blood of th Y's after the game or something like that. It will be an interesting season with these two going at it. I hope that you all have an enjoyable week. Enjoy the weather no matter where you are. SMILE!!!!

Out with the Girls!!!

2008-09-10T08:54:00.000-07:00

I know it hasn't been a week. I was able to slip out for the night with a couple of my friends (yes I do have friends) Natalie Kelly (who does my hair) and Karla Patten, they both live in our former ward in Pleasant Grove. We started by going out to dinner at Yapona which is a Japanese resturant in American Fork. Very delicious! When in town you must try. And then we went to Thanksgiving Point to a presentation of Taste of Home Cooking School. We had a lot of fun watching them cook and having drawings for prizes, of course we didn't win anything, but it was fun watching others in their good-luck. Then home to a husband reading and a son doing his homework. Back to the real world. Thanks Natalie and Karla for a great night. It was good to get away for ahwile, even if it was for only 5 hours.

What a Week!

2008-09-08T07:14:00.000-07:00

It all started on Wednesday here is our story. Well as you know our dog Ellie had pups, but only 2, last Wednesday I went to have the pups dew clawed. Came home and thought I better put an add on to KSL. COM to sell them, but first I wanted to see how much lab pups were selling for, so I started looking and couldn't see very many lab pups for sale, I was now about on the 7th page when an add caught my eye, it read kinda of like this "We have 2 1/2 week old puppies we need to sell now, due to their mother has died tragically." I couldn't believe it. I turned to Scott who was home with a bad cold and said that we need to help these people. So we called and told them that our dog had puppies, but only 2 and thought we could help with nursing them. As it goes we now have 8 more puppies that Ellie is feeding, they are so cute and we were so glad that Ellie took to them like they were her own. The family that we are helping wrote us this letter. "We wanted to let you know how much we have been touche with your phone call to heop out and the answer to a prayer that you were to our family. We have been telling everyone around here about it, and I just wanted to let you know what a true blessing your family has been to us. We think it was such a miracle that your Ellie only had 2 puppies in her litter, that we had the add posted on KSL, that you read it and then had the motivation to call us, and that she accepted the pups so well. It just brings us to tears to think about it all. Thank you so much!' The Betteridge Family. Scott and I now know why Ellie only had the 2 pups, it wasnt' by conicedent, They were led to us. Here is a picture of Elllie and her new family.

Well that was Wednesday what a day.

On Friday my sibblings and Scott and I got together for a barbecue at my sisters. We have been meaning to get together for the longest time. We decided to start seeing each other once a month, all of us taking a turn at our house or what, or where ever. It was great to be with them and my Dad and Joan. My brother Stan was just called as their Stake President in their stake, so he told us of his experience and how it all came about. It was so neat and the spirit was so strong. I know most of you are still in shock and thinking "Stan a Stake President", And yes the Church is still true! Just kidding Stan. We are all so proud of him and know that he will do a great job, both Stan and JoAnn have big callings, JoAnn is on the Primary General Board, and doing a great job. as always. We love both of you, Stan and JoAnn, thanks for being such great examples to us.

Well now comes Saturday! Our ward put on a Fair and Rodeo for the neighborhood, and it was so fun, I had the kids come to enjoy the day with us, so Heidi brought her boys and Lisa brought the girls and Mik. I even invited the people that we are feeding their puppies (the Betterridge's) they came and brought their 2 boys and little girl. We all had a great time!!!! It started out with an early rise for the 5k run, which Bradley did. Then a pancake breakfast, then parade and then all the games which consisted of coin dive, bean bag toss, donut on a string, pie eating contest, tug of war, egg toss and assorted foot races, and horse rides, after that we had lunch which Scott was helping (as you know his is an old man now and only old men cook) the High Priest Group Leaders were in charge of cooking the hamburgers and hot dogs, beans, corn on the cob ect. It was great. All of the condements like tomatoes and onions and the corn were grown in our ward garden. Now after all of that we had the rodeo, first there was the mutton busting, then the chicken catch, we were suposed to have a greased pig catch but the time was running out, our stake had a regional conference that started at 4 for the priesthood and then the adult meeting at 7 so hopefully next year we will get all of the other things in for the rodeo. We all had such a good time and what a great thing to bring our neighborhood together. A lot of work went into all of this and we are very appreciative for the willingness to do this. Thank you to Scott and Laura Carnagie, what an awsome job well done.

Enjoy the slide show of the kids having fun!!!!!

Something New at the Farnsworth's

2008-08-29T08:46:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday Brad went out to feed and clean up the dogs, and all of a sudden he came in with 2 puppies. We knew that Ellie was pregnant, but didn't realize that she was about to deliver, she wasn't very big, and now we know why, with only having 2 puppies. She usually has 8-10. We really didn't want her to have any this year. So if anyone wants a golden lab here you go. Good Christmas gift! They will be ready to go around the end of October. They are both boys. Along with trying to keep Ellie and the puppies comfortable, I have been canning chili sauce. and making a rag quilt for my grandson for his birthday. I did take some pictures of the puppies with Mik, Kinzie and Halli. Ellie was not to happy with the idea. When Brad and I went to take another picture of just the puppies, Ellie came up to me and licked my face and then started to pick up the puppies with her mouth and take them back to her kennel, so I guess she doesn't want us to mess with her kids. Well not to much going on here, we will have to see what happens next week. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Whao Hoo!!

2008-08-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

Well, the day has finally come! Yes, you guessed it! My cast is off, I got it off yesterday, no more purple cast that I have to drag around with me. It does feel good to have off, but it hurts to walk on it for very long. This too will pass and I will be walking my 4 miles soon!

Summer is coming to an end. School started yesterday, Brad is now a junior in high school. Here is a picture of him in front of his truck. Mik (Lisa's son) started school yesterday also. He had to call me in the morning to say "I am going to the first grade, Mema" I asked him if he was excited? and he yelled into the phone YES! He was excited to take his lunch, he didn't want to buy his lunch and is trying to talk his mom into buying him a lunch box. He cracks me up. I have been enjoying being at home. I am trying to get things done that I have put on hold. I have been released from the young womens in the ward, I was not in there for very long, only about 7 months, I was really enjoying it, but I guess they wanted to change the whole YW. I am now the Relief Society's communication specialist, and the ward new member contact. When new people move into our ward boundries I am the one to welcome them. I am trying to put a packet together to give them, so if any one has any ideas to give me let me know. Well all is well here. Oh I was going to show you a picture of Scott and Brad on the 50 mile hike they had gone on. This picture is them on the top of Kings Peak! And then a few other picutres that were breath taking. Enjoy! Take care and have a great week.

In a Jam!

2008-08-07T08:57:00.000-07:00

Well it has been a week since I started this blog. Scott and Brad got back from their 50 mile hike with the scouts in our ward. They went up to Kings peak, the tallest peak in Utah. They had a great time. Scott and Brad bore their testimony in Church on Sunday and had me balling like a baby. I was so glad thattheyhadthistimetogether.
I was released from my calling as Laurel Advisor, I was sad I had only had this calling for about 5 months. Now I am the Communication Specialist in Relief Society (whatever that is) and I am also the ward New Member/New Neighbor move in. So on with the show. Here I come with goodies in hand.
We have been looking at a new freezer the past couple of days, hopefully this weekend we will get one.
Lisa and Amy came over on Tuesday to do strawberry jam with me.

We bought way to many strawberries, I mean way to many. We ended up doing over 100 half pints of jam. They came here at about 10 am and they left about 5 pm. The kids were so good, they helped with Amy's baby Preston, entertaining him. Then they wanted to help with the stirring until Kinzie touched the hot pan with her arm while stirring.
And down she came crying and not letting us put any cold water on it. She did not want to have anything to do with it or us after that.
So Life goes on at the Farnsworth's hope all is well with all of you and please feel free to call or to e-mail us. P.S. Remeber that I am new to this so no wise cracks. The picture thing drives me crazy in how to put them in!

At Last!

2008-07-31T18:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our Blog!!! It is about time that I am doing this. My kids have been after me to do this. Life has been crazy as you all know, you think that when your kids are married that life would settle down, uh No it doesn't, it is just more crazy. I am no longer working and I had thought of doing all the things that I used to do before I worked, but no I had to go and have surgery on my foot the day after I quit. See the beautiful cast that I get to wear for 4-5 weeks. Then 2 months of therapy. And hopefully I will be back to normal (whatever normal is) to start back walking and going to curves again. So some of those things will have to be put on hold until I can move more freely.

[nice purple cast huh?]

This past week Scott and Brad have been gone on a 50 mile hike with the scouts in our ward. Scott was like a little boy, so excited to go on this hike, where Brad was just whatever dad. So I have been home by myself, Lisa brings the kids over for the day to keep me company, and oh yes they did sleep over for 2 nights, I told Lisa that I do sleep better when someone is in the house with me. Even though they are 6, and 4. I never want to experience living by myself. Now I know what my dad felt, and what Scott's mom does everyday. NO THANKS, I want to have Scott here for a long time.
Not only do I hate being alone but our Freezer that we have had for about 28-30 yrs went out on me, you should've seen me trying to hobble all over to get the food out of it and put in our fridge/freezer (that we have in the garage) and I still needed room, so I called Lisa for help and she had room for the rest of the food. Great, I just spent money on storage bins for all the toys for the grandkids, now we have to buy a freezer.

We had a fun time back in June when Jenn and her family came to visit, (they live in Arizona) we had a lot of fun, we went swimming with all the kids, I should say that I went swimming with all the kids.

[Amy and Preston]

[Me and some of the grandkids]

It was great to have my girls all together.

[Uncle Brad is the favorite]

On Friday Scott took the day off and we went hiking up to Timpanogos Caves, it was harder than I thought, the kids did great other then Jenn's littlest wanted to be carried 3/4 of the way. That was so fun that we took them to Cascade Springs and to Aspen Grove on Saturday, we didn't get to go all the way up to the water falls, since Brad had to get back to go to work. I guess we will have to do that again next time she is up this way. Before Jenn had come, they put their house up to sale and while they were here they sold it, WOW!! only 3 days on the market and it was sold, that meant they had to be out of their house by the 14th of July. I had time off of work for a week so I went home with them and helped them pack and watched the kids (Abby 7, Paige 4, Maren 2) while they went to house hunt. Within a couple of days they found what they wanted and are now moved into their new home. We plan on going there for Thanksgiving so that Scott can build shelves for them in the garage and anything else that Jenn and con her dad into doing.
Heidi and Casey are still living in Ogden, while Casey is starting to go to Nursing school at Weber. YEAH!! They have the 3 boys, Daghen 7, Tyson 5, Ayden 2.
Lisa and Scott are living in Pleasant Grove. Scott is going to Nursing school also thru Ameria Tech in Draper, while Lisa is going to school at Salt Lake Community School part time, while also working for Occurance from home (telemarketing) which is nice, to do from her home. They have Mik 6 1/2 Kinzie and Halli 4 (twins) that keep them busy.
Amy and Matt are the proud parents of our 10th grandchild. Preston Matthew was born in March, he is a big boy. Amy and Matt live in Heber. Matt is CFO of Capital Community Bank and Amy is staying at home.
Megan and Mike just celebrated their 1st anniversary, they live in American Fork. Mike is finishing his degree and will graduate in April. Megan works for Bank of American Fork, so does Mike (following Mikes Family).
Brad is now 16 amazing, surely I'm not getting any older. He now drives, in away that is a good thing, especially since he can not have friends in the car for 6 months from when he got his license. He is working at Macey's (grocery store) and says that he likes it, he gets to see people that he hasn't seen them for awhile, and when he says hi to them they can't believe it,is Brad. He now stands over 6ft, yeah a child that is taller than me, since all the girls are not even as tall as me, and I am only 5ft 8in.

Scott and I celebrated our 30th anniversary in December, but went to Cancun in the end of January. This past spring Scott had business in Switzerland and I was able to go with him, so enjoy the pictures! Scott said no more trips this year. I told him that he was a party poop. I still need to celebrate my 50th birthday and want to go to either Disneyland (which is affordable) or Hawaii (my favorite place, which is not affordable at this time.) We'll see what happens.

Every year my brother Scott invites all of his siblings and their kids and my dad and mom to join him and his family to have a barbecue up in Big Cottonwood Canyon, he works for the power company and has access to the property up there that they own, it is a lot of fun there is games for the kids to play and the adults just sit around and gab. My son-in-law Scott was able to take me up there with his kids. Well I hope that has brought you up to what is happening in our family, you will probably notice that some of the same pictures are on my kids blogs. I am a fanatic for taking pictures, just ask my kids. Take Care and I will blog soon. I hope?!