Bucket list #3. I think I've got to have more than 3 things, but will try to limit myself: I want to see Scotland & the UK hard thing is to hind a time when it's warm there! I want to do a Church history tour and stay long enough to do some family history, and then I want to go to Vermont and Massachusetts again to do the same thing there.
I have a chance to take one on one painting lessons from an renowned painter/educator, so I'm thrilled about that one!
I want to have all of you and your families here at the same time for more than a day or two, and have a house big enough that we all fit with room to play and enjoy each other! I also want to go to Oregon, also when it's warm, and spend some time there before Steve & Jenni come back.
Right now, that's more than enough!
I've been reflecting on my memories of Prs. Hinkley, and I remember as a small child when he came to Brigham City to speak at Stake Conference. I knew then he was special! It's been hard to know he's gone. It's made me miss Dad all over again, as to me they were of such an age and cut from the same cloth! I'll really miss him. I know the Church is in the Lord's hands, so I have no concerns, just miss him, but am happy for him as well.
I love you all so much and it's fun just to read your posts and see your photos! I feel so blessed to be your Mom and love you all! It's my bed time, so good night to all of you!
Love ya lots! Mom

Bucket List

Its an interesting thing to sit and think about some things I would really like to do. I think, at the moment, I would love to go to Prague in the Czeck Republic. I would also like to see Jerusalem. Jennah also loves the idea of a Caribbean Cruise (really any cruise would count) for several days. I'm pretty close to that one, we reserved a spot for a cruise that we'll probably be taking some time next Spring. It won't be quite as long as Jennah would like, but it still counts. By the way, we're trying to think of what we're going to do with all the kids for 7 days. Any ideas? Its a good thing we've got a year or so to think that through.

Jesse played basketball again today and they got their first victory. Talk about an excited and happy group of 9-10 year olds.

By the way, Jennah got me a small digital picture frame for my work office. Thanks for the idea Jan.

Brielle has a case of pink eye right now, so you all better cancel your plans to come visit this weekend. How about a rain check. Anyway, it seems to be clearing up quickly and hopefully it will be an isolated case.

You better all be on your best behavior when we come to visit next or Caleb will send you to time-out. Lately, when Jennah or I scold him or if someone does something he isn't happy about he's been trying to send people to time-out. The other day, I lightly tapped his bottom to get him to sit down at dinner and he promptly said something like, "Mommy, Dad go time-out on the steps." The steps are the place for time-out at the moment. Needless to say, we're all trembling with fear of Caleb's wrath now.

Love you all

Dave and Co.

our windows

so we got to have Mindy spend the night Sunday. don't you love long weekends? anyway, Mindy got to discover that being inside our house when it snows is like being inside of a snow globe.it is so beautiful! we got about 14 inches on monday. the snow piled by the driveway is officially taller than the mailbox. ahhhhhh! winter in Utah. So glad that the storm hit on a holiday so that we didn't have to trek anywhere.
Jana thanks for photos of the ice thing. So cool. I hope you make one every year, even if we don't ever seem to make it to your house, just knowing that Chet is playing with water when it is cold somehow makes the world that much more as is should be.
FYI -- Madi is getting baptized March 1st at 10:00am. All of you are invited, of course, but the thing is, how can she be old enough? Time has a way of racing past, doesn't it?
So, on that note, I have been thinking about the new movie "The Bucket List" and thought that it would be interesting to know three things that each of you would like to do before you "kick the bucket". These need to be actual activities, not character improvements -- so no weight loss goals.
My three for today -- visit the UK, take a photography class, and finish my scrapbooks. I think I'd better get busy!
Have a wonderful day. Looking forward to hearing from you -- (please?!?)

The Ice Thing

Well, here is the ice thing for this year. It is totally different because we had to put it in the back yard this year because of the trees getting so big and taking over the front yard. Chet is a regular monkey cimbing like it is no big deal. Makes me nervous so I stay inside and don't watch most of the time. It is really cool though. We made it on top of the mountain, so that it would be easier for people to see from a distance. Next year we don't know what we will do, because there will be a dentist office right next door and there won't be much of a way for people to see it. I think we wil do it anyway, just for us, cause it is fun to watch it grow.
Hope you like the pictures. I miss you all and would love to hear from you and find out how everone is doing. (hint hint)

Wish we had had more time!

Hi everybody!
Thanks for wishing me a happy birthday! It was nice to know I was thought of!
We got to go down to St George for the week end,which was great! That is actually what I asked for for my birthday. The only thing is I wish we could have had more time! The time always goes so stinking fast when you are having a good time! Alas, we had to come home because Megan has to go drive for drivers ed tomorrow and tuesday! She was technically suppose to drive on Saturday but they are going reschedule that day for her since we weren't here.
Anyway, it was a very nice day! Thanks Mom & Dad for havin us and for feeding us! Hope we can be back down soon! Love you all. Thanks again for thinking about me 2day. Love ya Jana

Hi all!

Hi all!

It has been a while since I posted, and I apolagize for that. It was good to see you all at Christmas time.
We all (my family) so enjoyed visiting St George! It was nice to visit with Mom & Dad. We also got to visit with April and her family for a little while. I wish we could get paid to NOT work so that we could just spend all of our time going from place to place just visiting everyone!
I had surgery on my wrist just before Christmas, it made Christmas a little slower for me but I am on the mend now. I am even back to work now. :)
Megan and Ford are still fighting to get grades up before the end of term. Wish them luck, and if anyone has any advice on how to help them< I am all ears, cause what I have tried is for sure not working! All I am doing now is just making sure they are getting to school and then we sit around the table at night and PRETEND to do homework! Not much ever seems to get done, but we are still trying! Ford can accomplish anything when he finally decides to just do it, but a lot of times it's takes a long time to get to that point.
I love my kids tons, but feel like I am failing them and I don't know what to do about it. So like I said if anyone has any ideas........ come on lets have it...... I'm waiting....... well ok I know where to look for the answers, so I will be back.
I guess thats all for tonight I am really ready for bed I am tired. Love to you all.
Steve, missed seeing you and your fam, congrats on passing again. Give all of your a squeeze from us.

Happy New Year

Well everyone, it was marvelous to see you. We'll catch you next time Steve. Jesse especially missed seeing you Steve. He told us he didn't want to miss seeing any Aunts, Uncles, or cousins. We had an enjoyable, though long, trip. Fortunately, the deer decided to stay out of my way on this trip and the roads were very good except on the trip home where we hit about an hour delay around Vail due to icy roads. Thank you all for your hospitality, love and friendship. One of these days I'll get that teleporter built so we can all see each other more often. Until then, we'll keep in touch and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love

Dave, Jennah and Crew