Happy Holiday's!!!

The years go by so fast – it’s hard to believe it's that magical time of year again. Our hearts are humbled by blessings too numerous to count - and we never lose sight of Him from where all blessings come. Our gratitude grows with each passing year - at the top of the list is gratitude for our health and happiness.
Ed is still working at Nielson Construction and Jeanine is still at the Power Plant – and so grateful for such wonderful jobs. Kaitlyn is a Junior in high school and doing fabulous, as always. With each passing year, we grow closer with each other and realize that the life we share is priceless.
Justin and Antionette are still in Price and just moved into a new home – the boys are growing fast and are as full as energy as ever! Rob & Keri and the kids are still in Ephraim doing fantastic! Their kids are so busy with activities it’s hard to catch up with them! Apryl & Anthony and the kids are still in Rock Springs and doing well. They too are busy with the kids and blessed with good jobs. They’ve had many new adventures at “the rock”! Jud & Donte are thriving in SLC – Jud just opened a new studio for recording and is both busy and excited. Mark and Denise and children are still in Tucson – their three children keep them running and fill their home with joy.
I guess we’re getting older – and perhaps wiser – because we are finding great happiness in all the little things in life. We enjoy our small town existence – with clean air and water and beautiful blue skies. We are pleased that so many of our extended family are doing so well across the nation – from Utah to Colorado to Kansas and everywhere in between! Many things in life bring us happiness, but it’s our family that brings us joy!
We wish for you and your family a very Merry Christmas. We pray for your well being and hope this season brings you peace, joy, and love. Please stop by if you get to Huntington – we’re never very far away.
From our house to yours – Happy Holidays and God Bless you all!!!

Skatin' Around....

We had a quick trip to Rock Springs to see the kid's Primary Program - it was great! So the kids took a minute to hit the ice. What a hoot! There are some real advantages to living at "the rock" - they have an amazing Rec Center - complete with the usual B-Ball court, Racket Ball court, swimming pools, exercise equipment, and an amazing Ice Rink. It's fun to see the kids learning new things like skating! It was worth braving the wind, cold, and snow!

Spooktacular!!!

There's not a man in the land that likes Halloween better than Ed! Our house is the hit of the town! He makes the kids cry and the teenagers scream - but they keep coming back for more! He's already thinking of next year!!!

Kaitlyn-1st Blood.

When did it happen? When did our sweet, beautiful daughter turn into a cold-blooded deer slayer? A couple of years ago, Ed signed her up for hunter's safety class and bought her a gun. It's been down-hill from there - or should I say up hill!

All this time I thought boys liked Prom Queens and Cheerleaders. Little did I know that what they really like is girls who drive 4-wheel drives and shoot deer! Every since she shot this deer the boys are swarming like bees to the hive! Ed - you've created a monster!

At the last hour on the last day, she took the big buck down at our own farm! One shot, and that's all she wrote.

Hunting license - $35
Gas and treats - $100
Guns and ammo - $700
Processing the meat into jerky and various treats - $$$$$
Look on Ed's face - "PRICELESS!!!"

Homecoming 2010

Our princess had a date with Lance Sitterud for homecoming. First a group of them went down on the desert and shot guns and messed around for the afternoon - only in Emery County!!!


Then, thanks to the tremendous talents of Lance's mom - Gina - they got all dressed up as Robin Hood and Maid Marion and went to the dance. They looked amazing!!! Thank's Gina! It was a date fit for a queen!!!

Dare to be scared......

It's that time of year again - time for Ed to get out the coffin and all the creapy, scary things he has accumulated. He is the hit of the town - people come from miles away to get scared! Be sure to stop by - Ed will provide the scare and Jeanine will provide the treats!!!!

Shoulda Been a Cowboy......

After a long hot summer of work, work, and more work, Kaitlyn finally saddled up and headed out. She loves her horse and having Apryl and the kids here gave Ed extra incentive to open the corral and let 'em lose!



When Apryl was a girl, she LOVED to ride the horses. The weather was perfect today - so they saddled up and away they went. This was the first time for the grand kids to be on the horses - Abby was a little timid - but it was a thrill for them none the less.


After a great afternoon of riding, the horses became rather uncooperative. You see our horses are pampered and spoiled - they have all the feed they can eat and live a life of "horse luxury". So as soon as the girls even got within a block of the house, there was no stopping them as they headed to the coral. Flicka took time to say "thanks for the ride" to Kaitlyn. It's pure love for a girl and her horse.

Earth's Bounty...

What a happy birthday I had - first I get a wonderful gift from my daughter- a "Bountiful Basket". This was my first time and I was both thrilled and astonished! Food - glorious food!!!! It's a program where you order a basket and they deliver the most beautiful fruits, vegetables, and bread youhave ever seen. We'll be eatin' good in the neighborhood tonight!


Then to top it off, Ed, being the romantic guy that he is, got me a brand new (at least new to us) great big beautiful rock! I was delighted!! Now when I was in high-school the guys (Jed, Kerry, and Tim) called all of the ugly girls "rock eaters". If they could see me now I would really be the butt of their jokes - for I have turned into the ultimate "rock eater". I love rocks of every kind in the landscape and I'm sure we'll be getting many more. God has blessed us with an abundance of rocks here in Emery County so we will make the best of them. They are wonderful - they don't get mad, make a mess, or grow weeds. They just stay where you put them and look good!(If only we could teach husbands to do the same!!!)

Family Fun

It’s been a grueling summer – work, work, and more work. But we did take a weekend and went to Lagoon - compliments of Nielson Construction – thanks Wayne and John! They gave their employees tickets to Lagoon for a day for their summer party. So we hooked up the RV and off we went. We parked by Max and Beth Lopan in their RV and had a great time. Apryl and the kids and Jud and Donte met us there.

From the minute we hit the park the kids just couldn’t get enough. However, right off the bat, tragedy struck – Canon was 2 inches too short to ride the big rides. The bottom lip came out and the tears rolled. Oh the injustices in life are cruel!!! Then, as usual, Grandma got sick on the first ride – with a little help from Grandpa! But the rest of the day was great – sunny and hot and lots of rides. We had a great day – Abby didn’t miss a lick – and neither did Grandpa. He rode them all until his back gave out! Maybe next year we can get all the family there and Grandma can take Dramamine!

A little slideshow of our adventure!

4th of July fun!

We did our annual watch the parade and gather candy at the Huntington Heritage Days 4th of July Parade. Apryl and the kids were on vacation this year in Washington, so it was just me and the boys. Jordan and Landon are champs at diving for the treats thrown out from the various floats. And that baby – does he look like his daddy or what!!! Little Jayden is just as white as his grandma!

Our latest toy.

Being the perfect wife as I am, I bought my husband the perfect gift for his birthday – a new (well new to us) skid steer loader – John Deere, of course. It’s now the pride and joy of the fleet. Considering how much rust is on the rest of the equipment, it’s a real gem! Then to follow-up for Father’s Day, I bought him forks to put on it. Am I the perfect wife or what!

Ed is the envy of the neighborhood. Of course, there was a motive behind my madness – I have great plans for our yard and we need it to move dirt, rocks, trees, and various other projects I have in mind. I might be crazy – but I’m crazy like a fox! Everyone in the family has gotten in the act and takes a turn at driving it. I think Apryl comes mostly for the opportunity to ride the thing. :) What we don’t do for fun around here!

All about Kaitlyn.

Kaitlyn, Kaitlyn, Kaitlyn…..

Our lives these days revolve around Kaitlyn – otherwise known as the “kaitorator”. Of course, we wouldn’t have it any other way. She is now 16 and driving – AHHHHHH!!!!! Actually, she is a very good driver. This summer she is playing softball, working for us on the farm and at the house, hangin’ with friends, and constantly updating her iPod. She’s a remarkable girl that keeps up busy and brings life to our otherwise dull house.

She is trying hard to be the “farmer’s daughter” this year and loves everything outside. (She’s not much for housework!) All things considered, we’re pretty lucky to have her and would like to keep her all too ourselves. Unfortunately, we have to share her – and sometimes with boys!!!!

Our fabulous vacation.

We were able to make it up to beautiful Yellowstone National Park last fall. We pulled the camper, met Anthony & Apryl in Rock Springs, and continued on for a wonderful weekend.

The timing was just right. Cool temperatures, diminished crowds and animals galore!

The sites were breathtaking!



The picture opportunities were endless.



I ventured up a hill to get within a few yards of this elk. What an amazing site to get so close!


It was a great getaway & even Kaitlyn had a great time.


We can't wait to go again someday!

Up on the roof top.

We've been busy with many projects. Some at the new house & some at the old. We recently completed the huge task of re-roofing at the old house. Ed & Jud put in countless hours as well as myself, Kaitlyn (believe it or not) and even Apryl & the grand kids. It was a joint effort & I'm proud of the outcome!

I have one hardworking son! We couldn't have completed this project without him. I am so grateful for his hard work.

I also have the hardest working grand kids in the county. They always pitch in to help out Grandpa & Grandma.

After a long day of slaving away for us, Jud does like to eat and relax a little with his buddy Ing. Nothing like some milk and cookies before bed! It’s always good to have the baby boy come home for the weekend.

We are glad to be finished with such a huge task & ready to move on to the next summer project!

Let's get it started!

I'm getting the hang of this whole thing & getting accustomed to the blogging world. Stay tuned for the many adventures of the Thomson family!