Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Monday - Dec. 12 -- Aunt Pat's mothers funeral.


When Pat's Mom passed away at Uncle Tims home, he called me
and asked an unusual request.
He asked me if I could get our church for the funeral.
She was to be be buried in the Rexburg cemetary so it would work
out better for them.  At least I didn't have to provide food
as they went back to Tims to eat.
I arranged the church and got a key to get in and called
the funeral home a few times.
Becky got some easels for me from the library as I had to leave Sacrament
meeting and come home.  I was itching really bad and didn't know why.
After all of the worry, it turned out very nice and they
had quite a few there.  A lot of the relatives are
around here.  I'm glad I could help him out.
That is what family is for.
I called and told all of my brothers and sisters, at Tims request.
Bonnie came, but I was dissapointed that Lynn and Lyle didn't make the effort.
My 3 younger brothers have been on the outs since supper.
Life is too short to hold grudges.
Pat's Mom was born in Tetonia and grew up in Teton Valley.


I took this picture Sunday night of Arnell's Home. 
This doesn't begin to tell the story as most of them are in constant
motion.  Looks a little different from ours.
I like our Nativity much better.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Cristmas letter over e mails


Becky wrote my short Christmas letter this year.
Nothing much has changed so I decided I just wanted a picture.
I sent you all a letter so you will have to look at it.
The first 4 pictures are on the letter.
Kendra didn't have her family picture at this time.



The Welch Family



The Lance Bates Family



The Otteson Family

And then I added one I liked that you may not have seen.



I am very proud of my lovely daughters.
You are special.

Saturday Dec. 10 ---Address those Christmas cards.


I spent most of the day addressing Christmas cards and writting notes to friends and family.
Sister Parle from Aberdeen Scotland, always sends me the first card.
She is a dear friend and I was able to teach her husband the Gospel
and shortly after I got home he joined the Church.

Friday Dec 9 -- visit to If


We went to IF tonight to take Kedryn his birthday gifts early
and to see their new 4 wheeler.
It is a beauty.



We also ate out at Out back.  It has been a long time since we have been there.
Dad likes "Chuck a Grandmas"  better.

Thursday Dec. 8 - new camera


Thursday night Dad and Becky went over to watch Ottesons kids
while their parents were at the Melaluca party.
I took a break from indexing and took these 2 pictures
to compare which one I liked.
Which one do you like best?



I kinda like the dark one.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

We are taking these "trees" out to neighbors this year instead of goodies.


We bought these glass trees last year on the after Christmas sale
and the greenery and the lights.
Then Becky put them all together.
Guess you could say we were prepared ahaed.


Tuesday, December 6 - - Christmas cards to send.


I need to get my cards addressed and sent.
Not my favorite thing to do, but I love getting letters from friends
and family members.