Of course I had better blog about the twins.

Born on May 15th, 6 weeks early.

Jennifer had gone to the Dr. that morning and was told that no way was she going to make it to June 9th which was when they had her scheduled for a C section.

So they left the Dr. and went to Costco. They were standing in line when Jennifer took a deep breath and the cashier asked "if she was ok?" "Was she in labor" Jennifer said "no she was fine."

Then about 2 minutes later her water broke. So they called the Dr. who said go home and rest see if it was really your water. Well it really was and Boe threw all the stuff from Costco in the house, with the help of the Elders who live with us.

At the hospital they did an altra sound and deteremined it was best to do a C section.

So and hour later the babies were born.

Hence they are known at the Hospital as the Costco Twins.

Cole was born at 4:47 pm and Chloe was born at 4:49 pm

This is what Mike does for part of his day.

He has fun. These pictures were taken in Portland Oregon last September.

Hello dear family and friends.

We are great in the great northwest.

We have had our share of SNOW this winter.

Sad but true story. Last Sunday all our neighbors were

with out power but not us.

I told Boe it was because he lives with us and he has some

connection with the Power Company.

He offered to go pull the switch to shut off our power.

But he hasn't done it yet.

The Kitchen

These are the Before Pictures

This is what they looked like in the middle of it all

This is what it looks like now

It is really fun for us.

NOW AND THEN

This is the Christmas front porch

This is our creek now

This is the flower bed now

This was the creek in November

These were my last SunFlowers in November

This is the finished tree out of order, but I got it here.

Mac and all that

Cousins in Washington

We web camed the COUSINS in Missouri,


This was our frist snow day. Mac, Hannah and Owen came over to help

Grandma build a snowman.

Ok I am trying to figure this out. That is what happens when you get enough snow that you have time to try things.

We had a grandma and grandpa night with the grandchildren. They helped decorate the tree and make goodies for thier teachers. We also had a mouse in the house. It was the best fun.

Sorry no pictures of the mouse.

I'm Thankful For

Happy Thanksgiving,

I have many things to be thankful for.,
Here are a few,

1. I am thankful for my Husband Mike,
For 35 years together and eternity to figure out the rest.

2. I am thankful for my Children, Bryan and Julie, Holly and Matt, Melissa and Monti, Jennifer and Boe, Jeff and Heather-Ann. Nathan and Sonie also.
For the many lessons I have learned by being their Mother.

3. I am thankful for my grandchildren Mac, Hannah, Owen, Megan, Wyatt, Naomi, Mariah, Ruth, Lindsay, Cameron, and the rest that are yet to be, for the hope of the future and keeping me young. Thanks for playing with me.

4. I am thankful for our Parents, Ron and Tania, Ray and Leone, Who have always been there for us. To whom we owe our very lives.

5. I am thankful for Brothers and Sisters Gail & Darlene, Glen & Moana, Sue & Mike, Judy & Fred, Cathy & Curt, Dave & Sherri, Rhonda & Harold, Vic and Mandy,
For being our friends, and good examples of love, family, and for living a life worth following.

6. I am thankful for Nephews and Nieces, Russell & Julee, Kevin & Penny, Polly & Dave,Monica & Eric, Curt & Michelle, Elissa & Clark, Stacy & Ben, James & Gale, Heidi & Bruce, Michael & Amy, David & Jennie, Harley & Amber,Anna, Kristi, & Allen, Cheri & Tandy,Brian & Brenda, Jamie & Jared, Scott & Haley, Brice, Darren & Brenda, Trevor & Trish, Brent & Lindsay, Steve & Ruth, Shane & Jolie, Braine & Ken, Nic & Kristi, Andrew, Shara, and Tania.
With out I would not be blogging. for the hope of the future as they raise their familys towards God.

7. I am thankful for my testimony In God our Eternal Father, His son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. I am thankful for my memebership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

8. I am thankful for Friends, at work, church, and everywhere else. You help me be a better person.

9. I am thankful for my job. The children I work with and the teachers also.

10. I am thankful to know JOY

Thank You Monica, I have been tagged.
7 Random things about me.

1. I like starting fires. Of course in a safe place.

2. I don't think you need a vegetable with every meal.

3. Not everyone knows. At the age of 16, I had my nose operated on to give me the wonderful look I have today.

4. I can eat what ever is left from breakfast when I come home from work. That includes cold pancakes, oatmeal and dead toast.

5. I can't wear shoes with out socks.

6. I don't like to drive. (considering my mother loved to drive places and could go forever, it seems a little strange until you realize I haven't always had a car that you could drive without saying a prayer each time you went out to start it.)

7. It is easier for me to talk in front of 100 people than to talk one on one to someone I don't know.

I hope that does it for the 7 random
things and now I am going to tag, Cathy, Holly, Trish, Ruth