You say tomato, I say tomato....

Yes Folks I canned my first tomatoes!


My dear, trusting friend Tina let me can her tomatoes for her.
I hope I did her proud!!


I think my next batch I will add some chilies....we LOVE spicy!

100 Things about me......

1. I'm short
2. Too short for my weight
3. Have always hated my curly hair
4. Have had my hair straightened in the past
5. Have 6 holes in my ears but never wear earrings
6. Have 2 tattoos
7. I'm grateful to have the Priesthood in my home
8. I'm grateful for my mother
9. I miss my dad
10. Have a great step dad
11. I LOVE my family, faults and all
12. I Love cooking for LARGE numbers
13. I have 2 grandsons
14. I have 2 wonderful step sons whom I adore
15. I hate math
16. Would be LOST without my computer
17. Would be LOST without my camera
18. Would rather go buy socks than launder them
19. I Love Jesus Christ
20. I am loyal
21. I am faithful
22. I LOVE primary
23. I LOVE going to Church on Sunday
24. I am blessed to have a husband who is worthy of his Priesthood
25. I only use chocolate for medicinal purposes
26. I always tell the truth ;)
27. I am grateful for repentance
28. I am a chocoholic
29. I would rather clean a bathroom than do laundry
30. I would rather do it (anything) than explain to someone how I like it done
31. I don't make friends easily
32. I have a hard time trusting people
33. I cherish deeply those I let in
34. I have a great respect for the man I married
35. I pray in my bathroom more than any other room in my house
36. I secretly don't want Connor to grow up
37. If my body would allow it I would have more children
38. I am proud of my boys
39. I love carbs
40. I hate confrontation
41. I love Sarah Palin's glasses
42. <~~this is how old I am

43. I love the people in our ward...everyone of them

44. I am afraid of the dark

45. I love my dogs

46. I would rather clean someone else's home

47. I have designed a few websites

48. I want to give the world a hug

49. I LOVE diet coke

50. I am thankful for my trials

51. I have true joy and happiness in my life

52. I am proud of my husbands, step fathers, uncle's and step son's service to our country

53. I am almost 50% gray

54. I am missing a tooth

55. Sometimes I forget to brush my teeth before bed

56. I can't remember the last time I saw a dentist

57. I am on a first name basis with my rheumatologist

58. I have a high tolerance for pain

59. I hate taking medication

60. I know that John McCain's house is really in Cornville and not Sedona 61. Yes I grew up in a town called Cornville

62. I am related to the Caleb Baldwin that was in Liberty Jail with Joseph Smith. He is my 5X great grandfather

63. I am a night person

64. Music directly affects my mood

65. I am starting to lose my memory

66. I am starting to lose my memory

67. I try to laugh everyday

68. I love to read but don't make time to do so

69. I lack self confidence

70. I used to be a dancer

71. I regret my tattoos

72. I don't want to lose weight cuz I couldn't afford the lower body lift I would need after

73. I could benefit from therapy

74. I tell it like it is and want the same in return

75. I love Dr. Phil

76. I love to sing even though I can't carry a tune

77. I would LOVE to be able to play the piano

78. I want to be a better wife and mother

79. I want to grow old with my husband
80. I am a chronic ice chewer
81. I still have my mothers day flowers sitting in a vase...dead, dry and collecting dust
82. I want to be a scrapbooker but I just don't get it
83. I wish I could still work in a nail salon
84. I am afraid of having to use a walker
85. I have always wanted a REAL surprise party
86. I still admire my wedding ring like it was just placed there
87. I hate to unpack after a trip
88. I sleep with 7 pillows and my husband :)
89. I prefer winter
90. I don't mind snow
91. I love shopping during the holidays
92. I love being around people
93. I secretly watch my boys while they sleep
94. I love going to someone's house and seeing it cluttered
95. I love that I can recognize the Lord's hand in my life
96. I am a very forgiving person for I have much to be forgiven for
97. I don't stay upset very long
98. I never forget a kindness done to me or my family
99. I don't shave my legs because of my psoriasis
100. I don't miss shaving my legs! hehehe

There ya have it. Did ya learn anything? Did anything make you gasp? I dare ya....tell your blog readers 100 things about YOU!

Kindergarten Boy.....

Is it possible my baby is in Kindergarten???

I can't believe how fast 5 years has gone by us!
Connor LOVES school and his teacher Mrs. Faxon!
I hope we can keep that up for a few years!

I'm Crushin'......

I know I know....I'm 42 and married to the love of my life...
but come on...look into my eyes and tell me you don't just
LOVE
this guy!!!!

The Rest of the Story......

Well I am finally home from my 21 day road trip. I will take up where I left off on my last post and try to bring you to the end of my glorious trip.

Friday, August 8th:My brother and I borrowed some quads and headed for Monument Ridge where we were going to finally lay my Dad to rest. My Dad wanted to be cremated and although that was a hard one for me we honored his wishes. My brother Richard decided on just the right place to spread his ashes but the only way to get there was on quads. It was a little rainy and Richard and I were a little concerned as we had waited for quite a long time to make this trek to Jackson. We drove as far as we could in the truck and then he unloaded the quads.Now...I am no sissy..not by a long shot...but these "roads" and I use that term very loosely...were rutted from rain and VERY primitive...I was a bit nervous but didn't want my brother to see it so I acted like this was just another day in the park for me! I kept up with him quite well and soon lost all concern when I started to look around and appreciate the shear beauty that was around me!After reaching the top of the bluff I began to weep at the magnificence of our Heavenly Father's creation. The pictures do NOT do it justice.
My brother took off on his quad for some quiet reflection and so I took my Father's ashes in my lap and sat and prayed. I asked my Father in Heaven to bless me with his spirit and asked him to please allow my father's spirit to be with my brother and I. I wanted to know that my Dad was happy with the spot we had chosen for him and that he was aware of our love for him.

Richard returned and we reverently release my Dad from his urn. We both wept as we watched his ashes catch the wind and spread on the mountain he love so much.
As we stood and reflected on our Dad a small bird flew in and landed in between us and our quads. He was not frighted of us in the least and did not flinch as we walked toward him to get to our transportation. He stuck right with us, following us as we prepared to head back down the mountain. We both new that this was not just some freak occurrence but recognized the Lord's hand in letting us know that our Dad was with us and that he loves us. As I mounted my quad the bird was right at my foot. He just looked up at me when I started the motor without flinching. My Brother instructed me to just go ahead and start down the mountain...I did and didn't look back. When we arrived back at the place we had left the truck Richard told me that the bird followed me, flying just behind my head for a few yards before taking off.I am SO very grateful for a loving Father in Heaven who listens to us and answers our prayers.
This trip was one of the MOST spiritual, magnificent and glorious events, second only to attending the Temple, that I have ever experienced in my life.

Home, Home on the Range.....

After breakfast we cleaned up and started on our Thursday journey....to see my Great Grandfathers Home Stead....Yes those are the Tetons in the back ground!



Then off to the family cemetery.

Most Important Meal of the Day....

My brother brought his home made camping wok with him and he made us breakfast burritos in the park on Thursday morning! Yummmmmy!!

Jackson Hole or Bust.....

Mom, Chelsea, Tyler and I loaded up and left on Friday, Aug. first and headed for my home town of Jackson Hole Wyoming! After a few stops on the way....we have finally made it! Now if we can just get through the Family Heritage Celebration on Saturday we will be battin' a thousand!Idaho Falls Temple.

Thank you Julee for droppin' everything to attend with me!

Heading down Teton Pass into beautiful Jackson Hole Wyoming!

Don't forget to check back later for more pictures!

OHHHH I almost forgot, Doug this one's for you!!!

MMMmmmmm Raspberry Shake!

Better late than never....

I'm a bit late getting this posted as Colton's Birthday was the 9th....but better late than never..right?

Happy Birthday Colton!
I love you son!

P. S. click on the picture to see the story behind it!

Happy 4th.....

We enjoyed a yummy pancake breakfast at the church the morning of the 4th. Scott was one of the very qualified chefs!

Mmmm

That evening we went back to the church to enjoy some more yummy food and great company and watch the firework display put on by the town of Prescott Valley!