Sad day in February

After fourteen wonderful years, we had to say goodbye to our dog Sunny. It was almost more than we could bear! She has been a part of our lives for so long, it was tough to let her go. She was so good with kids and Ed's constant farming companion. Camping without her will never be the same. We miss her dearly - she will always be our smiling dog!
There was only one thing we could think of that day - we headed to SLC at met the kids at "Monster Jam"! There's nothing like some monster trucks, cotton candy, and popcorn to help heal a broken heart. We had a great time cheering on "Grave Digger" and "El Toro Loco"! It was loud (ear plugs were a must) and fun!

Our Baby's Prom

Life comes at ya fast - and here we are to Kaitlyn's Prom! Wow - where have the years gone? She was radiant and it was a wonderful evening. Her date was Kody Snow from Salina - they looked great together!

Apryl came from Rock Springs to share in the night - our beautiful girls!!!


Cody Dale was a great partner for the promanade - they danced so well together!

But, of course, her favorite dance partner was her dad. This was a very special night for them both - something they will remember forever! He cleans up good!!!

A New Year - A New Day

Why is it that the older you get the faster time goes! It seems like yesterday we were going to Apryl's Prom with her. There wasn't a prettier girl ever, all dolled up and dressed to kill. It was a beautiful night. Fast forward 16 years - which has gone like the blink of an eye - and it's almost time for Kaitlyn's Prom. Life really does come at you fast!
With the new year there is always thoughts of doing better in the coming year. Our goals are to
--Work to live - instead of living to work
--Dream, and Dream Big!
--Learn the joy of Zumba
--Get healthy - and hope to lose a few pounds in the process
--Love more, forgive more
--Build new fences and tear down some old ones
--Plant grass - lots and lots of grass
--Play more - with family & friends
--Visit family we haven't seen for a while
--Pass along a few memories and some wisdom to our grandchildren
We are anxiously awaiting Spring and have more dreams and plans than will fit in a year, but none the less, we are dreamers. We're off and running!

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!!!"