A Tough Decision

While we were gone to Utah on our last Trip, a great family, the Rowleys, tended Dukati for us and just fell in love with her. The Rowleys have 9 Children from Kamdin's age to Jesse's age and they all really enjoyed Kati. When I went to pick her up they said "If you ever consider giving Kati up we would love to have her, she is a great dog for the kids and they love her". I didn't think too much about it at first but after we talked about it, we began to realize what a great opportunity it would be for Kati to have all that love and attention 24/7. When we talked it over with Jesse and Tone, they weren't to happy about it and were a little dissapointed because they all (Baylee, Jennie and Boston too) love her so much. The deciding factor for us was that she spent so much time in her Kennel while we were at work.
When Rowleys came to pick her up, she was beyond excited. She passed out licks and kisses right and left and was literally jumping for joy. We miss her but requested visitation rights, especially when Baylee is here.

I Made a Pie!

I am not a pie maker! And, pie is my poor husband's favorite....
My boss told me about this wonderful product
 
So today, Arlin peeled and cut up apples (from off our very own tree) and I did some majic with this piecrust!!
 

And now we have pie. Of course not as good as Norma's ~but hey~ he likes it and is very glad I keep trying!!

 

I dug up some cards the kids made me at different times in their lives. I treasure these!!

The Visit

Luke with his new airplane

 

Baylee in her candy cane pajammies!

 

Kamdin and Barbies!

 

Logan with his Power Ranger motorbike!

 

Boston in the hat Auntie Nin made him!

We had a great time visiting with our kids and grandkids. Anthon made it possible with his rigs that we could drive out to Sis and Brydon's on Saturday. We are so grateful we were blessed to drive safely to and from Utah and hope for many more visits!!

CHRISTMAS 2008!

 

We opened all our presents on Christmas Eve. Then we went over to mom's (w/ Neil and Maddie) for dinner. After that we hit the road for Utah. We traveled over the river and through the snow to The Dalles, stayed the night then continued through the snow to Clearfield. We got there Christmas night at about midnight. (maybe a little after)