Moving Van loading party for Brandon and Elysha

Grandma was in charge of babysitting the kids while everyone else loaded the van. Sounded great to me....but how was I going to keep Reacher entertained. I refer to Reacher as silent but deadly. You never know what he will get into. Well, the idea hit me to use the van ramp as a snow ramp. I put Reacher in the sled and held him while he went down, he would then crawl back up so we could do it again. His mom caught us in the act and said Grandma was a bad example.

Jade said, "Yeah Grandma, your a bad example and I'm not going to be a bad example!" Seann wanted a turn and asked if he could do it, but I told him he said I was a bad example. He said, "Sorry, now can I try?" Well of course he could. After a few times, jade said she wanted to try. I reminded her she would be a bad example, but she wanted to do it anyway. After she did it, I yelled at Sidney and told her Jade was being a bad example. Jade put her hands on her hips and told me if I told her mom again, she would be really mad at me. LOL. She went down again, so I yelled to Sidney that she did it again, then I turned to Jade with a big grin on my face. She was mad, but then started smiling again. These grandkids are so dang fun.

Brandon got here about 10:30p. last night took a nap for an hour or so and left at 12:30a. at 6:30 they were in Boise at Ihop enjoying a pancake breakfast. They are making good time and happy to be together. We all wish them well on their new adventure. Love you guys, be safe.

My really cool experience

So today was turning out to be a typical day on the floor of the hospital i was working. I ended up having to switch patients with someone for some reason, but it ended being great because I had the opportunity to accompany this patient down to the operating room and watch her entire procedure being done. That was such a neat experience. I had a colonel talking with me the whole time giving me a play by play of what was happening and how the machines in there worked. She then gave me information on how I can progress on further to become a CRNA. She is a CRNA herself, so the information is really helpful to my goals, but that experience I got to go through today re-lite the spark that I've had for a few years now. It was an amazing thing to watch and I'm very thankful that I got to participate.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes

Dad's shed. Cool, Huh?








Little Van



Van and Valarie after a fast ride.







Dad



Valarie, Van and Ruger



Brookie Cookie



Dad having a good time with Brooke behind him.

What a great time we had. We decided before going to our campsite, we would drive into Kanab and get maps of the area we would be staying and pick up some sandwiches at the 3 bears restaurant. (Dad and I always ate there when we did inventories.) When dad went to pay for lunch, he got the pin numbers mixed up on his 2 credit cards and it locked both of his card up so they can't be used. He used some of the cash we were supposed to use for the campground.

We found a campground by the bathrooms and we had partially set up when the ranger came by and said the site was reserved for tomorrow night. We found another site and set up camp.

We were so excited to explore, so we put on coats and hats (it was extremely cold) and off we went. It was awesome and we were in awe at the beauty around us. We played on the dunes and found a trail to ride on. We pulled off the trail and went shed hunting. (That is deer horns that have been shed.) Valarie found a little 2 point. We then rode some more and stopped again to look for more sheds and found nothing. Next we went back and played on the dunes and returned back to cam for dinner.

After dinner we sat around the fire and it started snowing. Finally it got too cold and we all went to bed. It took quite a while to get the bedding warmed up so I was not wanting to get up for the 2AM pee break when it rolled around. Dang, it came and I couldn't hold it any longer. I jumped up and ran and went. Boy was I happy when I returned to bed to find out it was still warm when I got back in. It still took time for me to warm myself up again. At 6AM, Dad was squirming and we both had to go. I assured him our beds would still be warm when we got back. We did not get up again until the sun was shining on our tent.

We ate breakfast and off we went again. (I wore snow pants cause it was so cold.) Again we played on the dunes. We hit some trails and they were so fun because they were sandy and windy.

We went shedding again and your dad found a nice set of 4 points. Uncle Van and little Van each found a horn. We also saw a lot of deer.

We rode hard, and it was warmer in the afternoon. We went back for dinner and started a fire and it was very enjoyable sitting around talking. It was warmer that night. I made sure I didn't drink much so I didn't need to get up. Dad and I woke up at 6:30 needing to go to the crazy restroom and decided we should just pack up since we were already cold and head for home since we wanted to be to church to see who the new Bishopric was.

We figured it would take us a half hour to get loaded up and it took us almost an hour. I poured our gas from our can into Van's can because he he had filled all the 4 wheelers including ours Friday night and we left.

We drove to Panguitch and decided to get gas in the truck. Guess what! Dad's credit cards still wouldn't work because of the pin number problem from Friday night.

Van had paid for the campground so we figured we would pay him when we got home, so dad used the last $15.00 in the tank. We hoped we would make it home. If worse came to worse, I guess we could ride the 4 wheelers on the back roads the rest of the way home. LOL.

Guess what again!! We made it home safe and sound and to church on time. Yeah!!!

Brookie Cookie Rides again!

Brandon and Elysha's Wedding

Here is one picture for the wedding. I will get the rest of the Pictures to Brandon and Elysha and let them decide which pictures they won't to post on the family blog. They are so cute together.

Wedding

The next wedding is almost here. We are doing finishing up stuff. Today I am making ice rings for the water to drink. Signature book has been completed. Friday we will be working on the flowers and dipping Strawberries in Chocolate. I have recruited my little Brookie as my side kick to help me out. She will be spending the night Friday and we will keep her very busy Friday and Saturday. I can always count on her to help with whatever I need. Only 3 more days and Saturday will be a crazy day. Thank goodness Sid's house is right next door. I think she will feel like she is living in a freeway zone by the time we are done.

Everyone have a great day!

Brad and Amber

Loved having Brad and Amber here. Can't wait until they come back in Aug. We will have a great time.

Love you guys.

Congrats to Amber for being sworn into the Navy the first part of this week. After boot camp, they may be stationed in San Diego. I'm looking forward to that. It will be easier to visit them.

THE BEST WINDOW CLEANER

Mix the following in a spray bottle:
*1/4 cup vinegar
* 2 cups water
*1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

You may also add a few drops of lemon juice to add a nice scent.
This costs about 14 cents to make.

Prayer

Dear Family,

I'm going to ask you to pray for me at this time. I am having a lot of difficulties with who I am and what I am doing with my life and would ask that you please keep my in your prayers that I can figure myself out. My most pressing concern that I struggle with right now is my job. You'll note that I am posting in the middle of the night, and the reason for this is the fact that I am assigned to work a graveyard shift. This is not uncommon, however, I also have to work days sometimes, too. That really puts a strain on my emotional well being and for the last couple of weeks I feel like I am in a train wreck that continues. Please just pray for me. Thank you for having always been there for me.

~Q

I want to see if I can post from my phone to blog.

We got TP'd even in the back yard.