Saturday, December 27, 2008
Christmas just the three of us!!!!
Christmas morning was the same "quiet" we slept till about 8:00 opened presents, had breakfast. We got ready and went to a movie (Marley and Me) great show, the modern day Old Yeller. I got a call on my cell phone from GA. just when the movie was just about over, told Daniel we would call at this # when we got home in about 30 mins. That way it was on our dime not theirs so we talked with him for about 1 1/2 hours it was great hearing from him. He is doing well, we will see him in 123 days or this tues it will be 4 months.
Here is alittle video of our first white Christmas since living in Southern Utah.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Open Open Open
We love all you guys and are going to miss them on Christmas, but I guess we have to share them with their in-laws. :)
Monday, December 22, 2008
Conference Center
Saturday we drove to SLC to take my mom to Body World for her Christmas present. Then the three of us drove to the Conference Center to listen to Desirae play the Grand Piano there in the Lobby. It is very peaceful there and we enjoyed listening to her play Christmas music.
When she was fisnished Mark came with the kids and we bought us some hot chocolate and then we waited for the lights to come on, on the Temple grounds. It was beautiful as usual. Then we went to Jasons Deli for dinner and took mom home. I know it was a long afternoon into the night but she was a trooper and we enjoyed being with her. After dropping her off we went to back to Desirae's house and let the kids open their Christmas presents from us. Sunday after church we made a gingerbread house, it was fun being there with everyone right before Christmas. We had dinner at Grandma Fowlks, Roger and Misty are moving to TX. It was nice to have mostly everyone there for their farewell. Good Luck Roger and Misty with your new adventure.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
SNOW!!!!!!!!!!
Monday was a very blustery day in Leeds and in St. George. I picked Logan up from pre-school, I had a hard time getting him in the van he wanted to play in the snow. I told him lets go home and you can play in the snow there. Well can I tell you when we got just past Harrisburg the snow was not sticking to the ground. So when we got to his house all there was on their lawn was the leafs that finally fell from the trees. So in the afternoon when it was snowing to much for Josh to work he went and pick up Logan and brought him out to grandmas to build a snowman. In Leeds it snowed all day long and most of the night. So we woke up Tuesday morning to a winter wonderland. Can I tell you how much fun Ron was having checking out which car would be the safest for Sharise to drive to school, then in his bobcat he was clearing parking lots and the roads and our driveway. I guess when you can't work you have to do something. You can see the top of our car that is the snow that feel we measured 71/2" Tues morning. It was a crazy snowstorm. Now I am ready for the Southern UT sun to come our and melt it all!!!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
I just had to post my Christmas tree and compare it to last years tree. You can go back a year and read about the situation with our tree last year. So this year I was going to have a better tree. We went to Lowes and pick it out of many that was pre-cut. Oh so much better than trudging through the snow. It was still 60* outside when we picked out our tree and it was wonderful. I am a Sun person not a snow person. Don't get me wrong, it was alright for the first and last time to go into the wilderness and pick out a tree. But as you will read from last year Ron forgot to wait for Sharise and I and he found a tree and chopped it down because HE was done with it. I am much happier with this years tree. Last year I had to keep repeating to myself "It is only a tree" Repeated frequently through out the month:)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Making Gingerbread Houses
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday Celebrating B-Days at Leatherbys
Surprise Email Thanksgiving Night
On this Thanksgiving, I wanted to reach out and send you a short note to let you know that we are indeed thankful for your sacrifice in allowing your son to serve as missionary in our ward. Even though Elder Fowlks has been away from home for an extensive period of time,undoubtedly on family holidays such as today, his presence is missed.Therefore, after dinner in my home yesterday, I took the liberty to snap a few photos of him and his companion that I have attached to this email for your enjoyment. As the ward mission leader, I have the privilege of being able to regularly go out and teach investigators with the missionaries. During my outings with the missionaries, I have been truly impressed by Elder Fowlk's diligence in doing the work, his desire to serve, and his love for the people and the Savior. From these experiences, I have concluded that he must surely come from goodly parents. My family's membership in the church is a direct result of diligent missionaries like your son and so we are eternally grateful for their service. So thank you once again and may you have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thanksgiving Fun
We all stuffed ourselves with Turkey, dressing, rolls and more. It was fun being together as a family and visiting many other family members while in SLC. We are thankful for the family that we are.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
I am Thankful For.......
Brittany: Who falls second in command, she is right there with Desirae in keeping the family together (as much as we can be, when we are spread out.) Thankful for her fun spirited personality, fun to have around. Very concerned about family members. She to is a wonderful wife and mother of 2.
Danette: Third in line or as it stands the Middle Child. Thankful for her easy going personality. She has been my quietest, still is. She has always been the peacemaker. She has always been my most practical child. She is very talented in many ways. She is a wonderful wife and mother of 2 as well. (and she lives to far away.)
Daniel: Fourth in the line up and only BOY. Right now I am very Thankful for the man he is becoming. He as well has a very fun spirited personality, always making people laugh. That is the one thing his sisters hated the most, that when they were mad at him he would make them laugh and then they would be even more mad at him because he made them laugh. Can't wait.... 5 1/2 months til he is home.
Sharise: My fifth and last or in other words my BABY:) I am thankful for her love and concern for me. She knows that I have a hard time with knowing, that dreaded empty nest is coming way to fast and she is always concerned about me. It has been very different for her growing up in a emptier house than the older girls, but she has fared well.
Last but not least, I am thankful for my wonderful husband, who is very patient with me. He has always been the provider for this family so that I could stay home with the kids as they grew and I am thankful for that. He has worked very hard for his family. He is a great DAD! He also has that fun spirited personality (except for when playing games and he is not winning) We have had 32 1/2 great years together and intend on having many many more!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU ALL and I pray that you will continue to be patient with me as I continually learn to be a better wife and mother and grandmother which I am in training for right now. (I figure if I don't have the mother thing down I am probably to late.)
Monday, November 10, 2008
Bunnies Bunnies Bunnies
and visits us once and a while. A couple of months ago we had two big bunnies that would stop by our house and see us, we haven't seen them in awhile but now we have this little guy that comes his colors are a mix between the two that used to come around so I think that they must have had little ones. He is so quick that I had to be quick to get a picture of him.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Month of October
The month of October continued
This last picture is of the graduationg Laurels. The RS made quilts for the girls to welcome them into RS.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sharise is up and running
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Update on Elder Fowlks
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Pres. Uchtdorf
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Texas
Monday, September 22, 2008
Post for Sharise
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Everythings bigger in Texas
Just a little update to let everyone know that Chad and Danette and kids are fine. They had a very rough night Friday night into Saturday, lost a few branches from their trees but house and human and pets are doing fine. They have been without power since about 3:00 am Saturday morning so they are a little on the hot and sweaty side, but they have a good attitude what else can you do. They will post pictures as soon as they are up and running again with power.
We love you Chad, Danette, Carly and little Samboman.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Pine View/Deseret Hills Soccer Blanket
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Soccer Season
Monday, August 4, 2008
Eight isn't Enough
Thursday, July 31, 2008
SLC trip for the 24th
Fun filled month of July
Monday, July 14, 2008
Texas or bust
Friday, July 11, 2008
Indy Dan
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Update on Elder Fowlks
The lower baptism is one he baptized in April and the upper pic is his most resent baptism (Jun 28) the pic of Daniel and the older gentlemen (92 yrs) he said they were going to start reading the Book of Mormon with him. And this last pic I received by email with the little caption of "This is my new comp. and he doesn't say much." I told him that, that little guy was kind of creepy. I can't believe as of June 29th he has only 10 months left. He is loving his mission and doing a great job.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Trip to SLC
We had fun at the pool and park. Brittany, Logan, Raylie and I took a trip North so we could spend a few days with Des and family. We went to "This is the Place" Heritage Park and rode the train. Chantelle (Daniel's friend) came with us she came swimming and to the park with us also. We had a great time Fri night we celebrated Joshs' 9th birthday which is tomorrow. We had a great time and will be heading home Sat morning to get back into the everyday routine of things. Thank you Des for the use of your house.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
32 Years and still going strong
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Here is Sharise on her birthday after she returned from a trip to Laguna Beach for a week with her friend and parents. Top pic Craig and Sharise at Chuck a Rama for Josh's B-Day (tomorrow) Brittany surprised him with his family and ours meeting there. But anyway we then came home and Sharies opened her presents and got a picture with her cake. I have to explain her cake, not my idea even though it was fun making it and I LOVE Palm Trees. I text her the other day and asked her what kind of cake she wanted for her birthday. She text me back and said how about a Palm Tree. I said, "a sure anything you want." I then asked her what she was doing that day and she then told me she was sitting out on the beach, therefore I am sure that was the inspiration behind the Palm Tree cake. I'm sure there were Palm Trees swaying in the breeze as she was tanning on the beach. It was fun to make and we are having her birthday dinner tomorrow so that is when we will cut into it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHARISE!!!!