Monday, December 29, 2008

November Mexican Riviera Cruise








It just seems like the other day that Chuck and I piled in Ethelyn and Craig's souped up van and headed for California. It was before all of this December snow. Laron & Linda and Lee & Klea met us at the Los Angeles Pier and we all boarded the Norwegian Star for a week of relaxation and friendly activities.
When Chuck decided to ran off the ship and all the way through immigration and the parking lot to get his book out of the van I watched out the ship window thinking that I might have a stateroom to myself. He's a fast runner and they let him back onto the ship just before the horn blew and the generators turned the engines to set sail.
The weather was so good for November. As soon as we neared the Mexican border the sunshine was typical tropical and we drank in the warmth. The stongest liquid drink we had was delicious mexican Diet Pepsi.
We spent in port days sight seeing, shopping, walking, riding the tour trolley & taxis. The boys took a tour into the jungle and tried the zip lines. Laron & Linda sneaked away to Lover's Beach.
We spent at sea days sitting on deck, reading, playing cards, watching the dolphins jump, people watching, movies, bingo and trying another eatery every other hour or so.
In the evenings we had dinner together then went to the ship's entertainment shows.
After a week of play we had to clear our rooms and get off the ship so that a new list of passengers could get on. Hope the new folks had as much fun in the cabin as we did!
Another cruise is in the planning .

Friday, December 26, 2008

November Bunko at My House










It's been so long since I've posted that I almost forgot how to sign in. It's been an exciting few weeks. Here are some of the photos from our November fun dice shaking good time. The winners are the girls with the purses.

For December Bunko Amy hosted at Lyn's house. We had a lunch potato bar and took care of some elf work instead of having a regular Bunko Night.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Baby Gracie



She's here! Ryan and Chani are happy to have their new baby home. Mom and baby are doing fine. Ava is excited to have a sister too. Born Monday, Dec. 1st.






She's precious and beautiful.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Great Place for a Photo Shoot

Hey, I was looking at a talented aspiring photographer's blog site and these photos really caught my eye. Not only are they great photos, but the background and props are very familiar. Lyf, do you recognize the Dodge ambulance?
www.feelslikehomephotographyblogspot.com

Thursday, November 6, 2008

October Bunko at Chani's




12 fun women --- the best of friends !

November Bunko/Bonko
will be on the 13th at my house
6:30 pm

Friday, October 31, 2008

TRICK OR TREAT



Look who came knocking at our door tonight












Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Grandpa's 86th Birthday Party

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
OUT SOUTH AT THE WHITE ROCKS

Waiting for the work project part of the party to begin.

MaryJane getting a Grandpa Great hug
The barn is stocked with hay for the winter range
Tony drove up with a load of 2X4's on his 4 wheeler
& said, "Redneck Delivery!"

Reed & Helen making the traditional stew & scones
Grandma Alice with the last of the melons they grew on the ranch
The John Deere Gator is their Out South jalopy
Aunt Shella w/ Ava, Kate & MaryJane
Ava on one of her many trips to water the trees
White Rocks Deck--or on a dinosaur back?
What a gorgeous day with family at the White Rocks!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA REEVE-------NOVEMBER 4TH

Sunday, October 19, 2008

What a Place to Lose a Cellphone!


See the orange hunting cap? Chuck isn't deer hunting--he's cell phone hunting. Before cell phone hunting, he was hunting for property line markers
and scrubbed his cell phone off his belt.
No, he didn't find it.
We were able to program and activate his old cell phone on line this evening.
He's sad about losing his new RAZR K1M, but he's happy to have his old phone buddy working again.
Note: When going through brush and such--put your cell phone in a safe place.

Fuji Finepix Z20


We'll see if Shella puts any new posts on her blog with her birthday surprise.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Emily's Winter Cap


I took a picture of Emily's new hat while we were in Cheyenne. The TV weatherman just said that it snowed there today so she may be wearing it. I think the rows of different yarns are very cute.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Shella's 20th


Happy Birthday to our darling daughter, Shella. She is officially out of the teenage years and has mixed feeling about that loss of youth. Happy Birthday Pumpkin!

Friday, October 10, 2008

2 Seasons on Cedar Mtn

Chuck & I drove to Long Valley yesterday for an ATV exploring trip. We stayed overnight at the cabin and drove home today. The scenery was gorgeous! What a great life this is!

October Fall Leaves

October Snow !!!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Conference Weekend

We got together to watch and listen to General Conference. We feel so blessed to have the Gospel with a living Prophet in our lives. It is such a blessing and joy to be part of an eternal family.


It was fun to have some of the kids around the table again working on projects of various kinds.
Nathan was recruiting help with his UNLV statistics homework. He finally had to be locked away to work on it.
The girls worked on sewing pieced quilt tops.
I had some of the little girls in the kitchen with me making rolls for dinner and cinnamon rolls for dessert. Kids played outside and inside.
Thanks kids, for making Dad & me happy. Be good wherever you are!