Sunday Easter Hunt 2009

Gma in Kenosha!!

Katelin's Art

At the end of February I benefited a trip to
Ryan and Heathers

compliments of Nancy Jones
for Wisconsin Winter time visit (must be my favorite)
This time I went via SLC - Minnesota - Milwaukee rather than
SLC to big Chicago O'Hare Airport.
It was a quick 2 day trip and of course it was during
the cold n flue season....but knew I needed
to get to see new Brylee and everybody and get it accommodate to
the mandatory job search that is required of me with completion of
my Business Courses. (Madi's Art)
I figured it would be way more difficult to travel once
I start a new job and other upcoming events.

Ryan and the girls came to the Milwaukee Airport to pick me up
they were all dressed up because they had just attended
a funeral for a little boy that was in there ward.
The weather was really nice that day.
I managed to get there in one piece but then I dropped
my camera the first time I went to use it and broke it good.
Crazy since it has dropped
a number of times before that and was fine.
So here are some of the good pictures sent by Heather
to save the day..

Here is finally getting to hold little Brylee
Pretty Brylee Joy

Here is of Wisconsin Grandchildren just before we went to Saturday Jelly Belly Tour
Katelin's hair is a pretty profile.
Smiles of all..
Madison made picture
of Jelly Belly Balloon Freehand.

This is when we squished into Photo booth



That night when the kids went to bed. Ryan hooked up
Willie and Travis to play some online Mario Kart.


We did art work and went to Church.....
Coloring with Alissa and Zack also
Toilet Paper Roll Person with Curly Hair Project with Madi and Kate

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Jelly Belly Tour

Not far from their house - Just outside of Kenosha - Is where the Jelly Belly Factory is.
There was photo booth inside the little candy store there was just after the tour of the Jelly
Belly Tour..

Here is that Jelly Belly Balloon you see when you first get on on the Train.

Just after the tour and just outside the exit is a Jelly Belly Volkswagon. It is fun to catch a picture there -- some tourist caught me to get a picture of them there -- It was fun to oblige...
Here is one with my cell phone!

Mormon Women:
If you, or someone you know has ever felt overwhelmed by all they feel they need to do, Sister Gunther of Redlands , California , wrote a hilarious poem, Dr. Seuss style, about how much LDS women try to take on. David B. Marsh used it at Women's Conference, and Vickie has given permission to share it.

The Girl in a Whirl by 'Dr. Sue'

Look at me, look at me, look at me now!
You could do what I do if you only knew how.
I study the scriptures one hour each day;
I bake, I upholster, I scrub, and I pray.
I always keep all the commandments completely;
I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.
I help in their classrooms! I sew all they wear!
I drive them to practice! I cut all their hair!
I memorize names of the General Authorities;
I focus on things to be done by priorities.
I play the piano! I bless with my talents!
My toilets all sparkle! My checkbooks all balance!
Each week every child gets a one-on-one date;
I attend all my meetings (on time! Never late!)
I'm taking a class on the teachings of Paul,
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all,
I track my bad habits 'til each is abolished;
Our t-shirts are ironed! My toenails are polished!
Our family home evenings are always delightful;
The lessons I give are both fun and insightful.
I do genealogy faithfully, too.It's easy to do all the things that I do!
I rise each day early, refreshed and awake;
I know all the names of each youth in my stake!
I read to my children! I help all my neighbors!
I bless the community, too, with my labors.
I exercise and I cook menus gourmet;
My visiting teaching is done the first day!
(I also go do it for someone who missed hers.
It's the least I can do for my cherished ward sisters.)
I chart resolutions and check off each goal;
I seek each "lost lamb" on my Primary roll.
I can home-grown produce each summer and fall.
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all,
I write in my journal! I sing in the choir!
Each day, I write "thank you's" to those I admire.
My sons were all Eagles when they were fourteen!
My kids get straight A's! And their bedrooms are clean!
I have a home business to help make some money;
I always look beautif ully groomed for my honey.
I go to the temple at least once a week;
I change the car's tires! I fix the sink's leak!
I grind my own wheat and I bake all our bread;
I have all our meals planned out six months ahead.
I make sure I rotate our two-years' supply;
My shopping for Christmas is done by July!
These things are not hard; 'tis good if you do them;
You can if you try! Just set goals and pursue them!
It's easy to do all the things that I do!
If you plan and work smart, you can do them all, too!


It's easy!" she said and then she dropped dead.

He Say's - She Say's Tag!

In response on this Valentines Day -" he says" - "she says" -tag
These are Wjay's answers about me: (personal corrections or additions in green)

1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen? American Idol or the “News”
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does she get on her salad? Ranch
3. What's one food she doesn't like? liver
4. You go out to a restaurant, what does she get to drink? Water or Pepsi
5. Where did she go to high school? Granger High School
6. What is one phrase she says all the time? Stop Screaming
7. If she was to collect anything, what would it be? Pictures of Kid or Grandkids
8. What is her favorite type of sandwich? McDonald Double Cheese burger (actually it is Quizno or Wendy’s)
9. What would this person eat everyday if she could? Cottage cheese – hot rolls - rice
10. What is her favorite cereal? Cheerios
11. What would she never wear? thong (can't believe he said that)
12. What does she always wear? A smile and garments (still can't believe he said that)
13. Who will she vote for? Republican (pretty much)
14. Who is her best friend? Tina or Kathy or Marion or Meisha (i listen to him more than he thinks)
15. How many states has she lived in? One
16. Does she have any nervous habits? Yes
17. What could she spend hours doing? Wii and playing with Grandkids. (going on trips)
18. She is: very happy when playing with the grand kids and she very honest. (oh,oh)

What I said about Wjay

1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen? a dvd like PettiCoat Junction or whichever sport is in season
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on her salad? Ranch - Blue Cheese
3. What's one food he doesn't like? Gravy
4. You go out to a restaurant, what does he get to drink? strictly water anymore
5. Where did he go to high school? Kent Meridian High
6. What is one phrase he says all the time? ya have to catch me first
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? ATV and Trailers
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Subway Meatball
9. What would this person do everyday if he could? Hike 6 Waters (the mountains)
10. What is his favorite cereal? Wheaties (breakfast of champions)
11. What would he never wear? Monkey Suit
12. What does he always wear? Blue jean and T-shirt
13. Who will he vote for? Democrat
14. Who is his best friend? Me or Mark his camping buddy.
15. How many states has he lived in? 5 states (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah)
16. Does he have any nervous habits? No - very laid back.
17. What could she spend hours doing? sitting at a campfire when it's cold.
18. He is: a socialite at work -14hour shifts- a camper or trooper at heart with
country music and a Indian blooded urban cowboy soul.

It took a week but got hubby to do this.

Tag You're It!!! Bug me tag..

1. Tight driveway - streets and parking lots - no street lights

2. Call waiting and telemarketer or x-inlaw calling 40 times over 3 days.

3. Grey hairs -afternoon church

4. Having to roll dishwasher over a rug that geta stuck while hooking it up to the sink

5. Sleeping by cold window and neighbor snagging your Internet signal

6. Dropped cell phone or battery dieing on camera or phone

7. Achieving an award and it drowned out by a disaster.

8. Scraping ice and snow off of windshield daily with tree limbs scratching your head while doing it.

9. Someone gets the sames days off you wanted and brags about.

10. Having money for a Down before a certain date and Not when the date arrives. And being penalized with 401K

and I just have to throw in two more..

11. Unsuspecting day off or someone bidding for the same house you are.

12. Waiting in a parking lot more that 20 minutes.

Reflecting Christmas Day

Sing "Star Spangle Banner"

Inauguration Utah