Ending October with Fun

Well, joy of joys, my laptop that I teach with, bring home, and do everything with became severely ill. I brought home on a Monday and it would only open up in safe mode. I tried several times. I had that sick pit in my stomach. How many times do you hear "back up your computer"? I had backed it up, but not recently. Long story short, it wouldn't back up in one fell swoop, so folder by folder, I was able to back things up. Six hours later I was finished, 2:00 am, thank you very much. They did take my laptop at school, diagnosed, and repaired it. I lost my hard drive. When it was returned two days later, I was extremely thankful. However, it had been programed with set up material that was old. So I had to update everything. Taking hours and hours to do so. Restoring my backed up files took only 45 minutes. Like I said, I am grateful to have it all. It took several days to figure out how to make the laptop talk with the the inter net at home. Still don't know why it didn't work and why it does now, just thankful. I rediscovered things I forgot I had, like Elliot walking in David's boots.

Keith took me to Idaho to get potatoes. We had a wonderful time.

Potato Sheds in Aberdeen, Idaho

Inside a potato shed. Yup, that's a lot of potatoes.

We also put flowers on Grandma and Grandpa Peterson's grave, as well as Uncles Max and Neldon. This picture is taken looking east. I love how the sunset colors the whole sky.

We stayed at the Ramada Inn in Pocatello. We will never stay there again. Look at the reviews on line, our experience was similar.

On Sunday, we went to hear Cirrus and Crimsel say their parts for the Primary Program.

This week we had a Halloween Party at school for the teachers. We had Thai food from Thai-Chinese Fast food made by our friend Judy. It was delicious.

Keith and I made witch's fingers.

Our principal had a good time. He repeated his performance for us that he did earlier in the day for the kids at lunch time.

Friday, we went to Dirk and Laura's Ward for Trunk-or-Treating. Somehow we missed the Trunk-or-Treat, but we were in time for Dirk and his Dad to showcase their slow-burn chili. They got great reviews, many raised eyebrows, and many rushing for something to cool their mouths. Dirk and Keith had a great time.

A little lady bug, Ari.

Bree, the Elephant.

Then we went to Emma and Jon's Ward for Trunk-or-Treating. Their ward eats first and then Trunk-or-Treats.

Xanthisa, the Unicorn

Crimsel, The Bee.

The Queen, Cirrus.

Rick and Charlotte Bezzant at the Trunk-or-Treat, friends of ours.

The Bezzant's house. They go all out.

More Halloween Spirit at the Trunk-or-Treat
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We all had a great time.

Fall Recess

During Fall Recess Keith and I decided to travel a little into Idaho and soak in a warm pool. We found a place near Preston, Idaho that has accommodations for the night. You can click on the picture to find out more about this place.

We soaked all afternoon, got out for a light supper, and then soaked all evening. The next day we traveled towards Soda Springs, and Lava Hot Springs. On our way we found Maple Grove Hot Springs.

This in on the way to Maple Grove. We traveled a dirt road for a while. The setting is gorgeous, and pictures don't give it justice.

I grabbed this picture from Maple Grove's Site. Click on the picture to see some amazing photos, and to find out more about them.

On our travel home we listened to conference. We had a nice time together. Every once in while one needs to do that.

A Night at the Races

Keith has wanted to go to Rocky Mountain Races for a loooong time.

So in August, or was it September, we went.

Some guy proposed to his girl friend, she said yes.

It was interesting and a lot of fun.

There were several different kinds of races.

It was a good thing that we brought ear protection along.

It was very noisy.

As usual we had a beautiful sunset.

Thanks, sweetheart for a fun evening.

September Flew By...

While waiting to celebrate Xani-bug's birthday, Opa read to the grandchildren.

I love how Bree is looking in as well. Xanthisa was being held by Great Oma.

Happy Birthday Xanthisa!

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Keith and I left for Arizona right after SEPs, Thursday the 24th. When we pulled up to the Kanosh Motel the parking lot was full. Full of four, four wheelers.

After getting a good night's rest we moseyed on down to Kanab - Don't bother to stop at the Three Bear Creamery anymore. They used to have great service and a treat for us sugar free people. Seems they've lost both of those

We arrived late Friday in Phoenix area. After checking in we called the David Widdisons' and dropped in for a quick visit. They next day after breakfast we went back and did some shoe shopping with Zach and his Mom.

Next came the baptism. It was a nice meeting. Our first grandchild, baptized. It doesn't seem that long ago when David was baptized.

Keith forgot a tie and David loaned him a tie. He selected Dirk's plum suit tie.

Steven Landon played for the baptism and came to the house afterwards.

Here he is with his son, Drew.



After all the guests left, we had a little family time. It was nice. Of course it ended up with silliness, but they are cute... even the big one.

We had to leave early the next day, so we could make it back in time for work on Monday.

The visit was extremely short, but nice. Happy Birthday Zach, and congratulations.

Bree's Quilt

I finished Bree's quilt in time for her 1st birthday.

I love the way she is looking at it.

Babysitting Oma

It all started EARLY Wednesday morning.

Keith dropped me off just after six in the morning, and

I had been given the review and drill earlier in the week.

Dirk and Laura were going to the Stampin' Up Convention.

A first time for Laura. Everything went well.

Bree ate her lunch with enthusiasm.

Using the great gesture in sign language, she said, "all done."

Can you see the food in her hair?

After holding her like a football in my left arm, I put her head under the water tap in the kitchen sink. I thought for sure we would have screaming baby, but she just looked at me. The result was a beautiful curly headed baby.

While Bree napped Ari sat down on the sofa with me,

and helped to pin Bree's quilt for finishing.

She was a wonderful little helper.

Things were off to a good roll. Laura came home about 4:00 ish.

The next day I came about 7:00 in the morning.

This was going to be the marathon.

Laura spent Thursday night in downtown SLC with Dirk.

Laura took the time to make some cute paper doll cut outs that are new from Stampin' Up.

I love the way that Ari is concentrating to make matching outfits. See her tongue sticking out? She had a fun time.

We had spaghetti for dinner. Remembering lunch from yesterday was good for Oma. I stripped Bree down to her diaper and put a bib on her. At least it saved some clothes.

Yes, her head went back under the water, but it does make for some cute curls.

Friday went mostly without incident. Opa called to let me know how special today is.

At 12:34 and 56 seconds, the 7th of August, 2009 the numbers are

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,and 9. Here is a picture of his watch.

This Oma forgot that she had promised Emma and Jon, sometime ago, she would watch the two older ones over night so they could get an early start for a wedding in Provo. Things were okay-ed by Laura and Dirk, and Jon brought the kids over about 3:00. They actually played quite well together.

Crimsel brought his dinosaur, and Bree was enchanted.

Watch her tongue, it made me laugh.

Laura made it home about 8:00.

There were some pretty happy little girls.



At that point I took Cirrus and Crimsel home to spend the night.

They went home in the afternoon. Can I tell you that I was tired?

Hats off to all the young mommies out there with little ones!!

Busy Busy Friday

Today we went to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House with Emma and Jon's Family. Cirrus and Crimsel slept over, and Opa and I drove them to the open house.

As we were driving Cirrus was a constant chatter box. Now I remember that she became quiet and didn't say much after 6200 South on Bangerter Highway. Just as we were parking the car, and I'm getting out, Cirrus says very calmly, "Oma, I threw up." I'm thinking, "Oh, a little spit up." I didn't smell anything, so... Boy, was I wrong. Cirrus further enlightened me by saying that she forgot she wasn't suppose to look out the side window, and look up instead. Lucky for us, we had cleaning wipes in the trunk and a bag to put them in. I started cleaning up Cirrus, and Opa cleaned the booster seat. Cirrus was a very good sport. Soon we were on our way. We watched a little video on temples, and then waited in line. While we were waiting Emma, Jon, and Xanthisa joined us. All three of the kids were very well behaved.

Cirrus dutifully open her brochure to match the picture to the room we were in. She made sure that I paid attention to this information. Kids are amazing and entertaining at the same time.

After the tour we took some pictures, ate cookies, drank water, and took some more pictures. Cirrus and Crimsel threw pennies and made wishes.

Cirrus and Crimsel went home with their parents, Keith and I went home and crashed. Keith went to work in the afternoon while I taught English to our Thai friends, went to a wedding reception, and helped Oma with her genealogy, and email. It has been a good day.