Hoping the weather warms up!

Didn't really do much decor for Valentines Day.....

This would have been really cute to make!

OR this for St Patty's Day!

Yes I have Spring fever!! Doesn't everyone right now?


http://itsagirlthing1.blogspot.com/search/label/St.%20Patrick%27s%20DayGoing to make this!! Looks pretty simple?.....



http://itsagirlthing1.blogspot.com/2009/04/spring-blocks.html
http://cindis.blogspot.com/2009/03/moms-do-some-grass-this-month.html

Way cute other ideas I have found..... Would love to try!

http://www.theletteredcottage.net/2009/03/guest-post-by-mr-lettered-cottage.html

http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/Blog/bean_bag_chair.pdf

http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/2009/04/flower-clips.html

Re cap of 2009

Have been getting around to posting this.....

2009

Took some great family pictures!

Had some good family visits!

Had fun making things for the new year!

Had fun making xmas presents this year!

And decor for the home

More presents

KarLee played some volleyball!

Had a really good team and coach!

Colby had lots of rodeo's!!

Had some falls, but was safe all year, no broken bones

Took 3rd in district for saddle bronc!

Not to bad for his rookie year!

He took 1st for "cutting" and

for 2010 is Wrangler All Star!

And we went on a cruise!

Really can't tell you who had the most fun?!

It was a blast! We drove to Cali and made a few stops

1st to Vegas

then to Hollywood , seen the "stars" on the boardwalk

Went to see John Force's shop!

It was a blast, Ryan showed us lots of places in CA!

Oh and ate at Bubby Gump's!!

So fun!

Then we worked

and worked

Before the siding and new windows and doors....

Than siding and windows and doors

New porch and everything turned out beautiful!

The pump house before

After

Built a shop!!

(well Ryan and his friends did, and brother and dad!)

RYAN LOVES LOVES this shop!

(this was the year of lots and lots of water....

and the year we had to dig up our yard and

to put in a french drian all the way around our house to stop the flooding)

If we only knew what that summer was going to bring!

And made more things.........

Had so much fun, making & making







This was for my sis!! HA ha!!

KarLee and I really enjoy doing little projects together!!

Made some yummy applesauce and jelly!




Watched my nephew win!!!

KarLee had a blast at Mackay's annual fish race!!

Had a wonderful 4th of July

(right after Ryan and I cleaned up our flooded basement)

My sister Brandy had to come home to get her

daughters my other sister brought back with her

after KarLee and her went to Missouri!!

Lots of 4 wheeling!

Spent time caming and hanging with family!

Had fun trips together!

Then we had County Fair...

KarLee showing her steer at the County Fair

Colby showing his steer!

KarLee won lots of ribbins for all the different projects she entered in the fair!

Oh and we got riggin.... He is already bigger than this picture too!! We love him!!

And my youngest sister moved home!!!


It was a wonderful year!!

Thanks to all that shared in 2009 with us!

All our love in 2010!!

Bring on the memories!!

GUESS WHAT????

So I have been sick.... tired...

sick... and very tired..

And this is why

Yes we are having a baby!! The doctor said the heart beat was strong!! Ryan will be a daddy Sept. 25 2010. 3 days before his b-day. Maybe the baby will come late??? Yes daddy is thinking blue! We are so very happy!! So are the kids!!

This is our friends family.

Ryan has been friends with Pete and Jen for a long time!

We just heard about Pete going to Haiti and wanted to post this

in support for him and his family and the group he is going with!

http://haitisakplen.wordpress.com/

Many of you may have not heard but Pete has been invited to go with a group to Haiti on a relief workers trip, there is 12 guys going. They are going to help rebuild some of the homes in the outer borders of Porta Prince and train the Haitian men on masonry. This is a volunteer group and they have been getting sponsers from businesses and anybody that would like to donate. They are also delivering items the Haitian people need. If you are interested in reading more about his trip or would like to donate some money to Haiti and know where the money is going visit the website they have set up http://www.haitisakplen.com/ . Pete is both excited and anxious for this trip, he leaves Feb. 18th and will return on the 28th. Please keep these 12 men in your hearts until they return home safely!!

Thanks,

Jen

This is one of my very best-est friends' son. Knight! He is a very smart young man! I am proud of him and would like to support him and help make this happen for him! I am asking anyone that can help to do so. There will be more later.
You can go to this web site, every time you do that helps too!!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Knight gets chosen to go to Costa Rica (click here!)

My Li'l guy, who isn't so little anymore, has the opportunity to go on a trip with a group of students from his school next summer.
The trip is to Costa Rica, Central America, through a program the Discovery Channel is doing with education called Discovery Student Adventures.
The teachers who are going selected a number of students who worked hard, are responsible and mature enough to accompany them (at least, that's what my boy tells me!
I'm probably a sucker).
These teachers have already started certain fundraisers to raise money for this trip to be possible.
Each student must also raise money through fundraisers and service projects.
Knight has asked me to send out this email hoping that you can put him to work doing yard work, mowing lawns, raking leaves (this fall of course) and shoveling snow.
Throughout this year Knight would like to help any of you with anything he can to put a little extra cash into his savings for this trip.
Whatever you need help doing, he's willing to help.
I'm hoping to do several fundraisers myself through raffles, dinners, etc., just to let you know that's coming! haha!He's a hard worker and loves to volunteer.
I think this is a wonderful way to teach him about earning and saving money as well as helping out his neighbors.Here's the website for this program if you would like more info.

http://discoverystudentadventures.com/destinations/costa-rica/at-a-glance.aspx

Thanks everybody!!!

Mandee Weaver

I went to school with Mandee Weaver. She is a year younger than me. I read this today and would like to but this out there to anyone that could help! She is a single mother of 3.




Our dear friend and classmate, Mandee Weaver, was in a serious accident on Veterans Day in November.
While four-wheeling with friends, she was thrown from her ATV and it landed directly on her back.
The weight of the ATV crushed her spine and left her nearly paralyzed.
She was rushed to the hospital.
She had to wait for the news.
She hoped for the best, but feared the worst.....could she walk again?
The doctor had returned with good news, she was able to walk again and since has been on a steady path to recovery.
She has made tremendous progress, but the accident still had it's price.
Because of the nature of her job, Mandee has been unable to work and will not have the opportunity to return to work until late April at the earliest.
As you can imagine the economic strain of Mandee's circumstance has added to the stress of her situation and is impeding her recovery.
We wanted to help!!
And we know many of you do too.
So, as Mandee's friends, we are asking for any help that can be extended to her at this time.
An account has been set up specifically for donations to help Mandee and her three children.
Any amount, big or small, will help ease the pressure and be greatly appreciated by her and her children.

To contribute you can make direct deposits or send cash, money order or check to the following
location:

The Bank of Commerce,
Angela T. Anderson,
donation account for Mandee Weaver
P.O. Box 1046280 W. Judicial
Blackfoot, ID 83221

Nineteen things to say to your children

http://www.klove.com/BLOG/post/2010/01/05/NINETEEN-SOMETHINGS-TO-SAY-TO-CHILDREN.aspx

Nineteen things to say to your children...

1. I love you! There is nothing that will make me stop loving you. Nothing you could do or say or think will ever change that.

2. You are amazing! I look at you with wonder! Not just at what you can do, but who you are. There is no one like you. No one!

3. It's all right to cry. People cry for all kinds of reasons: when they are hurt, sad, glad, or worried; when they are angry, afraid, or lonely. Big people cry too. I do.

4. You've made a mistake. That was wrong. People make mistakes. I do. Is it something we can fix? What can we do? It's all over. You can start fresh. I know you are sorry. I forgive you.

5. You did the right thing. That was scary or hard. Even though it wasn't easy, you did it. I am proud of you; you should be too.

6. I'm sorry. Forgive me. I made a mistake.

7. You can change your mind. It's good to decide, but it is also fine to change.

8. What a great idea! You were really thinking! How did you come up with that? Tell me more. Your mind is clever!

9. That was kind. You did something helpful and thoughtful for that person. That must make you feel good inside. Thank you!

10. I have a surprise for you. It's not your birthday. It's for no reason at all. Just a surprise, a little one, but a surprise.

11. I can wait. We have time. You don't have to hurry this time.

12. What would you like to do? It's your turn to pick. You have great ideas. It's important to follow your special interests.

13. Tell me about it. I'd like to hear more. And then what happened? I'll listen.

14. I'm right here. I won't leave without saying good-bye. I am watching you. I am listening to you.

15. Please and Thank You. These are important words. If I forget to use them, will you remind me?

16. I missed you. I think about you when we are not together!

17. Just try. A little bit. One taste, one step. You might like it. Let's see. I'll help you if you need it. I think you can do it.

18. I'll help you. I heard you call me, here I am. How can I help you? If we both work together, we can get this done. I know you can do it by yourself, but I'm glad to help since you asked.
19. What do you wish for? Even if it's not yet time for birthday candles and we don't have a wishbone, it's still fun to hear about what you wish for, hope for, and dream about.