I really hope this works. I'm going to try to post a link to a video on YouTube. I'm not real experienced at this sort of thing. If it doesn't work, just go to Youtube.com and put Piano Stairs into the search spot. It should come up. It's so cool. I copied and pasted the URL, so I hope that will link you to it. Love Mom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Catch up and Family Info
Lots of misc things have been going on with everyone, lately. Netta called today and said that JC had his gum surgery today. She said he was a real trouper. Good going, Jason! I find it interesting that three of our kids (Alan, Netta and Shawn) all had receding gums and now both JC and Nikki have the same problem. Check all your kids gums in front of their bottom two front teeth. This is obviously a genetic anomaly. Our kids had gum grafts, but JC had a newer procedure they have developed. They make an incision in his gums and insert a biological material and the gum grows up and over the added material which strengthen the gums and makes them grow higher. It's less painful than the graft from the soft palette our kids went through. Nikki will have her procedure later.
Alan and Tammy and the girls came last week so Julliete could have her test. It went well, but they still don't know the results. I will keep you updated on that one.
Jason and Becca are doing okay. Becca is still real tired, but everyone is over their "mouth sore" virus that they had. (I think)
Ryan and Tanja informed us that the family that wants to buy their home have a buyer for the home they are trying to sell. If all goes well (and it looks good), when they sell their home, they will be able to buy R&T's home in Logan. We are pleased and I know they are happy. They celebrated their anniversary on Wednesday, the 14th. Sorry I didn't get a post on about that on Wednesday, but this is a belated Happy Anniversary wish to you. Hope it was a nice day.
These two pictures show a picture of the quilt and the fabric I am going to use for R&T's baby's quilt. I just went nuts when I saw the pattern and knew it would be pretty in the blues and aqua colors. I had a lot of fat quarters and bought the rest on sale at JoAnn's. The larger cuts of fabric I got with coupons and I am really excited to get going on it. I have to finish my gingerbread applique blocks for my quilt exchange with Brad's Mom, Vallorie. There are 9 of us in the exchange and we will be swapping blocks in about a month. Mine are almost done, except for small bits of embellishing. I'll put in photos of that later.
Here's how the fabric breaks down. The stripe will be the backing fabric. The white has a pattern on it that are really small ovals. The one on the left with the round star bursts on it is for the large outer border and the teal batik on the left is for the inner border and binding. All the fat quarters are for the small bits and pieces on the inside of the quilt. I will have tons of these little pieces left over and plan to do something with them later on. (I love these colors!).
It will be a really pretty quilt when it's finished. I also played in Photoshop this weed and printed a really unique picture I created from some leaves I scanned. You'll see that later, too.
Alan and Tammy and the girls came last week so Julliete could have her test. It went well, but they still don't know the results. I will keep you updated on that one.
Jason and Becca are doing okay. Becca is still real tired, but everyone is over their "mouth sore" virus that they had. (I think)
Ryan and Tanja informed us that the family that wants to buy their home have a buyer for the home they are trying to sell. If all goes well (and it looks good), when they sell their home, they will be able to buy R&T's home in Logan. We are pleased and I know they are happy. They celebrated their anniversary on Wednesday, the 14th. Sorry I didn't get a post on about that on Wednesday, but this is a belated Happy Anniversary wish to you. Hope it was a nice day.
These two pictures show a picture of the quilt and the fabric I am going to use for R&T's baby's quilt. I just went nuts when I saw the pattern and knew it would be pretty in the blues and aqua colors. I had a lot of fat quarters and bought the rest on sale at JoAnn's. The larger cuts of fabric I got with coupons and I am really excited to get going on it. I have to finish my gingerbread applique blocks for my quilt exchange with Brad's Mom, Vallorie. There are 9 of us in the exchange and we will be swapping blocks in about a month. Mine are almost done, except for small bits of embellishing. I'll put in photos of that later.
Here's how the fabric breaks down. The stripe will be the backing fabric. The white has a pattern on it that are really small ovals. The one on the left with the round star bursts on it is for the large outer border and the teal batik on the left is for the inner border and binding. All the fat quarters are for the small bits and pieces on the inside of the quilt. I will have tons of these little pieces left over and plan to do something with them later on. (I love these colors!).
It will be a really pretty quilt when it's finished. I also played in Photoshop this weed and printed a really unique picture I created from some leaves I scanned. You'll see that later, too. To finish off, I am posting this cute video I took of Elijah singing the alphabet song when he was here for conference weekend. It's a cute one.
I send my love to all of you and hope all is well. Love, Mom
Monday, October 5, 2009
Trips and News
This will be a long post...mostly because of all the photos I have put in. I still don't have the posting "put things in backwards" thing down, yet, so this post is backwards from this last weekend backwards to my trip to Milwaukee. Anyway, here goes.
First, a little news about Alan and Tammy. Tammy called and told me that Alan has been able to get a 7th period to teach. This will be most helpful in helping with their tight budget. We're grateful and Tammy says it's an answer to prayers. She is almost completely recovered from her pneumonia. However, Juliette will be undergoing an MRI on her head on Wednesday of this week at CHOC. She has, for some time now, been experiencing episodes of a kind of seizure-like behavior. I've only seen it briefly, so I can't really describe it. They are trying to figure out what is happening. I will keep you all updated when I know things. Please include her in your prayers.
Don't have much news from Ryan and Tanja. Tanja has been feeling the baby kick and is feeling pretty good. Her pregnancy seems to be a healthy one. They have found a female OBGYN who is willing to try a VBAC on her. This same doctor had the exact thing happen to her. A C-section due to a breech birth followed by a VBAC with her next baby. R & T are hopeful.
Jason and Becca are doing okay, but also experiencing some illness. Liesl has had another recurrence of the virus that causes the sores in and around her mouth. (I forget what it is called). It's hard on her and she can't eat for a couple of days. Owen and Clara have had the fever, but not too many of the sores. Clara, as some of you know, bent over to get a ball at her other grandma's house and hit her head on the brick fireplace. She got 3 stitches in her forehead. She is recovering, albeit experiencing a little trauma going through the process.
Netta and Brad and family are adjusting to the newly cold weather. More on my trip to see them below. My visit there was way too fast and the next time I go out I'll stay longer and take Dad with me.
Shawn and Kim came for Conference weekend. It was fun seeing the little firecracker, again. Elijah is doing better and I see potty training in his near future. We all enjoyed watching all the sessions. I was blown away by Elder Holland's talk on Sunday afternoon. It seems that every conference there are one or two really powerful talks. This was no exception. We enjoyed their visit.
So enjoy these photos. I took many more, but you can only spend so much time downloading them into the blog. BTW...I invited you all to join the blog as authors.(Except Kim who has done it already). Please register with Google (remember your passwords) and start posting on the blog. We would all like to read and see things about each other. Love to you all, Mom
As to our tradition, we went out to dinner after Priesthood session. This time we went to Ruby's This photo was taken there.
Also at Ruby's. Elijah did okay for a little boy who was tired and ready for bed.
Elijah would have stayed outside for their whole stay. Here he is out front. Sweetie.
We tried to take group pictures at the reunion, but it was hit and miss. I missed Nancy and Greg's family and both Hannah and Ethan were in the car when I got this photo of Eugene, Noreen an Joseph's family. The great grandkids are hitting their teens!
Janet and Larry and family. Next to Kevin is his new wife. Danielle is in front on the left. She is 20 years old and a student at USU, but looks so much younger. Cozette's new daughter is two months old.
Karen and her girls. They had family there, but this was all I got together. They are all as happy and kind as they have always been.
Uncle Glenn conducting Family Home Evening. We had a trivia contest. It was very enlightening as to memories of Grandma and Grandpa. This next photo shows the b-day cake we had in celebrating Grandma's 100th birthday which was August 2nd. So hard to believe.
Dad forgot to pack a jacket. He said he wasn't that cold, but he looks like he's a little chilly here standing by the fire during our campfire. We enjoyed smores and the siblings and spouses told about an experience about grandma and grandpa that really changed them. It was wonderful.
The fabulous five!
First, a little news about Alan and Tammy. Tammy called and told me that Alan has been able to get a 7th period to teach. This will be most helpful in helping with their tight budget. We're grateful and Tammy says it's an answer to prayers. She is almost completely recovered from her pneumonia. However, Juliette will be undergoing an MRI on her head on Wednesday of this week at CHOC. She has, for some time now, been experiencing episodes of a kind of seizure-like behavior. I've only seen it briefly, so I can't really describe it. They are trying to figure out what is happening. I will keep you all updated when I know things. Please include her in your prayers.
Don't have much news from Ryan and Tanja. Tanja has been feeling the baby kick and is feeling pretty good. Her pregnancy seems to be a healthy one. They have found a female OBGYN who is willing to try a VBAC on her. This same doctor had the exact thing happen to her. A C-section due to a breech birth followed by a VBAC with her next baby. R & T are hopeful.
Jason and Becca are doing okay, but also experiencing some illness. Liesl has had another recurrence of the virus that causes the sores in and around her mouth. (I forget what it is called). It's hard on her and she can't eat for a couple of days. Owen and Clara have had the fever, but not too many of the sores. Clara, as some of you know, bent over to get a ball at her other grandma's house and hit her head on the brick fireplace. She got 3 stitches in her forehead. She is recovering, albeit experiencing a little trauma going through the process.
Netta and Brad and family are adjusting to the newly cold weather. More on my trip to see them below. My visit there was way too fast and the next time I go out I'll stay longer and take Dad with me.
Shawn and Kim came for Conference weekend. It was fun seeing the little firecracker, again. Elijah is doing better and I see potty training in his near future. We all enjoyed watching all the sessions. I was blown away by Elder Holland's talk on Sunday afternoon. It seems that every conference there are one or two really powerful talks. This was no exception. We enjoyed their visit.
So enjoy these photos. I took many more, but you can only spend so much time downloading them into the blog. BTW...I invited you all to join the blog as authors.(Except Kim who has done it already). Please register with Google (remember your passwords) and start posting on the blog. We would all like to read and see things about each other. Love to you all, Mom
As to our tradition, we went out to dinner after Priesthood session. This time we went to Ruby's This photo was taken there.
Also at Ruby's. Elijah did okay for a little boy who was tired and ready for bed.
Elijah would have stayed outside for their whole stay. Here he is out front. Sweetie.Following are pictures from the Larkin Reunion.
We tried to take group pictures at the reunion, but it was hit and miss. I missed Nancy and Greg's family and both Hannah and Ethan were in the car when I got this photo of Eugene, Noreen an Joseph's family. The great grandkids are hitting their teens!Janet and Larry and family. Next to Kevin is his new wife. Danielle is in front on the left. She is 20 years old and a student at USU, but looks so much younger. Cozette's new daughter is two months old.
Karen and her girls. They had family there, but this was all I got together. They are all as happy and kind as they have always been.
Uncle Glenn conducting Family Home Evening. We had a trivia contest. It was very enlightening as to memories of Grandma and Grandpa. This next photo shows the b-day cake we had in celebrating Grandma's 100th birthday which was August 2nd. So hard to believe.
Dad forgot to pack a jacket. He said he wasn't that cold, but he looks like he's a little chilly here standing by the fire during our campfire. We enjoyed smores and the siblings and spouses told about an experience about grandma and grandpa that really changed them. It was wonderful.
The fabulous five!After we left the reunion, we drove to the Provo area and spent 3 days visiting with my siblings. We stayed at Aunt Dede's home. They were so kind to us and we greatly enjoyed our stay. We (my family) were not all together in one spot. Ria has been quite sick and could not join us at the resturant. (I failed to get a photo there. It was the only time we spent with Darrin and Jill). But this is a photo I took with the timer on the camera of the four of us. It's been 2 1/2 years since we were together and it may be another year before it happens again.
These next few pictures are from my trip to Milwaukee to watch JC and Nikki while their parents went to a job interview in Iowa. I spent a lot of my time sewing for Nikki's American girl doll, reading "Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites", and driving them here and there. (Playground, McDonalds, etc). It was fun and the weather cooperated. Following is a photo of their duplex. The place has two identical apartments which are mirrors of each other. Their's is on the left, next to the garage (which they share). The landlord lives on the right.
The photo above is JC an Nikki eating icecream cones at McDonalds. Notice, we don't even have jackets on.
However, this photo was taken on Sunday, before I flew home on Monday. We had driven to Lake Michigan to let Grandma see it. It was a little cooler and that is reflected in the photo and what we are wearing. There is a breeze that comes off the lake.
Last one...The building in the background is the Museum of Modern Art. It's really unusual.
The photo above is JC an Nikki eating icecream cones at McDonalds. Notice, we don't even have jackets on.
However, this photo was taken on Sunday, before I flew home on Monday. We had driven to Lake Michigan to let Grandma see it. It was a little cooler and that is reflected in the photo and what we are wearing. There is a breeze that comes off the lake.
Last one...The building in the background is the Museum of Modern Art. It's really unusual. I'm kind of glad my traveling is at an end for awhile. I've got a lot that I want to get back to. So I will end this long post. Hope all is well for all of you. I love you.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Crazy Busy and Annoying Encounter
I have been so busy, I have been unable to post much. I have so much to tell about my two trips and videos and photos of both trips, but that is one of the busy things. So this is a quick blog to tell you I promise to go back and update you on my trips. (Milwaukee and Utah).
I will tell you quickly about a real annoying thing that happened to me on Tuesday. We flew in from Utah, in the evening and had been home an hour (Just enough time to check mail and phone messages) when the phone rang. It was my "high maintanence" friend, Louanne. She had run out of gas on her way to the bishop's office and was in a no-stopping area. At her request, Lyle and I went with our gas can full of gas and drove the mile or so to bail her out. While we were standing on the side of the road, someone drove by and threw a cup full of Coke and ice at me. I hit my arm and really hurt! None of us actually saw them throw it and there were 3 cars going by, so even though Dad raced off after them, he wasn't even sure which one did it. He actually didn't know which car it was so we have no recorse to press charges. I am amazed at how stupid and uncaring some people are. I'm just grateful it didn't hit my face.
Shawn and Kim are coming later today to watch Conference with us. More news later. Love you all, Mom
I will tell you quickly about a real annoying thing that happened to me on Tuesday. We flew in from Utah, in the evening and had been home an hour (Just enough time to check mail and phone messages) when the phone rang. It was my "high maintanence" friend, Louanne. She had run out of gas on her way to the bishop's office and was in a no-stopping area. At her request, Lyle and I went with our gas can full of gas and drove the mile or so to bail her out. While we were standing on the side of the road, someone drove by and threw a cup full of Coke and ice at me. I hit my arm and really hurt! None of us actually saw them throw it and there were 3 cars going by, so even though Dad raced off after them, he wasn't even sure which one did it. He actually didn't know which car it was so we have no recorse to press charges. I am amazed at how stupid and uncaring some people are. I'm just grateful it didn't hit my face.
Shawn and Kim are coming later today to watch Conference with us. More news later. Love you all, MomThursday, September 24, 2009
Is this really Autumn?
I totally question whether it's really Autumn or not. See photos below for my reasons.
I didn't get the chance to post much for Alan's B-day so this is for you, Alan. This cute little picture is in honor of your birthday. I wasn't home for your birthday to put a proper post up. So belated late birthday, Alan. Enjoy this photo. It's always been one of my favorites of you. Uncle Jack took it when you were a little sprout! Love you.
I think the first official day of Fall was two days ago. In our typical Southern California fashion, we're still in the throws of Summer here. Yesterday the high for Orange was 101 degrees! This is our wall clock/thermometer this afternoon. You can see that it was over 95 today. I'm ready for the weather to cool off, but I think it will be another month before we see it get cool enough to satisfy me. Sigh!
I will post photos and videos I took in Milwaukee later. I only had three days between trips and will fill you all in on both that trip as well as our trip to Utah. We are flying out tomorrow morning (early) and we'll be back on Tuesday evening. I'll post then. In the meantime, enjoy your Fall weather; whatever that may be. Love you all. Mom
I didn't get the chance to post much for Alan's B-day so this is for you, Alan. This cute little picture is in honor of your birthday. I wasn't home for your birthday to put a proper post up. So belated late birthday, Alan. Enjoy this photo. It's always been one of my favorites of you. Uncle Jack took it when you were a little sprout! Love you.
I think the first official day of Fall was two days ago. In our typical Southern California fashion, we're still in the throws of Summer here. Yesterday the high for Orange was 101 degrees! This is our wall clock/thermometer this afternoon. You can see that it was over 95 today. I'm ready for the weather to cool off, but I think it will be another month before we see it get cool enough to satisfy me. Sigh!
I will post photos and videos I took in Milwaukee later. I only had three days between trips and will fill you all in on both that trip as well as our trip to Utah. We are flying out tomorrow morning (early) and we'll be back on Tuesday evening. I'll post then. In the meantime, enjoy your Fall weather; whatever that may be. Love you all. MomWednesday, September 16, 2009
Birthday Extra
Quick post here to say Happy Birthday to Alan on Friday. Since I won't be able to post on Friday I am giving a quick shout of HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAN! I can hardly believe I will have child 39 years old. Have a great birthday on Friday. We all love you! Love, Mom
Sorry...no time to get a picture loaded up. I'll post some of you when I get back.
Sorry...no time to get a picture loaded up. I'll post some of you when I get back.
I'm Off!
Tomorrow I fly out to Milwaukee to watch JC and Nikki while their parents go to a job interview in DesMoine, IA. I'm excited to see their family and spend a few, short precious days with them. I am not taking my computer, so I will post pictures and report my trip when I get home next Monday night.
Updates on everyone:
Tammy and girls are better, but it's been a bit harder for Tammy to recover. She's hanging in there. All grandchildren are back in school and working hard. They seem to all be doing well. JC and Nikki are making new friends and enjoy riding the bus which they've never done before. It does make their day quite long, though. JC has joined a chess club. Becca's little pre-school is in full swing and Elijah seems to be adjusting to being there with new little friends. Everyone in Texas has colds. Andrew seemed quite miserable the last time we talked to them. Grandpa and I will be going to Utah on the 25th for his family reunion. We're looking forward to it. Wish all of you could go with us. I'll only have 3 days between trips.
Well, got to run. Love you all. Call me once in awhile and keep me up to date, so I can post.
Updates on everyone:
Tammy and girls are better, but it's been a bit harder for Tammy to recover. She's hanging in there. All grandchildren are back in school and working hard. They seem to all be doing well. JC and Nikki are making new friends and enjoy riding the bus which they've never done before. It does make their day quite long, though. JC has joined a chess club. Becca's little pre-school is in full swing and Elijah seems to be adjusting to being there with new little friends. Everyone in Texas has colds. Andrew seemed quite miserable the last time we talked to them. Grandpa and I will be going to Utah on the 25th for his family reunion. We're looking forward to it. Wish all of you could go with us. I'll only have 3 days between trips.
Well, got to run. Love you all. Call me once in awhile and keep me up to date, so I can post.
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