Shelley and Ella make a visit...

A few weeks ago my purse was stolen. To be truthful having my credit cards and drivers licence taken and used wasn't what bothered me. It was the taking of my grandaughters favorite purses, and the camera and phone that was in my purse that stinks. I do not like not being able to able to call my kids at any given time...a visit from Shelley and Ella was wonderful. Ella is already changing....she's sweet.
Shelley and David had some really cute pictures taken, I love them all. Now I need to head to the store and print some up to hang on the wall. It is really been fun getting to know these grandkids...

The meaning of GRAND


–adjective

1.impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.

2.stately, majestic, or dignified: In front of an audience her manner is grand and regal.

3.highly ambitious or idealistic: grand ideas for bettering the political situation.

4.magnificent or splendid: a grand palace.

5.noble or revered: a grand old man.

6.highest, or very high, in rank or official dignity: a grand potentate.

7.main or principal; chief: the grand ballroom.

8.of great importance, distinction, or pretension: a man used to entertaining grand personages.

9.complete or comprehensive: a grand total.

10.pretending to grandeur, as a result of minor success, good fortune, etc.; conceited: Jane is awfully grand since she got promoted.

11.first-rate; very good; splendid: to have a grand time; to feel grand.

12.Music. written on a large scale or for a large ensemble: a grand fugue.

Rogers Memorial Theatre...

For Christmas since Brent and I got married he has purchased season tickets to Rogers Memorial Theatre... I have loved it. As you can see we have some fun plays to attend this year. Tonight it was HMS Pinafore; very cute. Aboard the ship, H.M.S. Pinafore, Captain Corcoran’s daughter, Josephine, is in love with a lower-class sailor despite her father’s intentions to wed her to the pompous cabinet minister in charge of Britain’s Royal Navy. Ever the dutiful child, Josephine abides by her father’s wishes at first—but true love’s siren call convinces her to elope with her heart’s desire! They are caught mid-flight, but as a result of a surprise disclosure from a local bumboat woman, things change dramatically for our lovers in the end...

Ward Hawaiian Paradise Cruise

One of my callings is the activities chairman...I love it; Brent saids he's called by default. Let's say he's learning to like it. We have lots of fun things planned this year, our Hawaiian Cruise March 6, was a success. Thank goodness we have dollar stores, I found most of the decorations there. Kathy Rodda had some beautiful large shells that we use to decorate our buffet table. Sharon Fredricko loaned us a large tropical looking plant for the center of our buffet table. To get our large gym to look somewhat like the inside of a cruise boat John Anderson printed up huge port holes...they are my favorite! I have a wonderful group of people I work with. I wish these pictures could really reflect how nice the Hawaiian Cruise looked... 

I am looking forward to more fun things to plan...I guess I am somewhat of a party girl at heart....

Another Son...another Mission we are please!!!

March 17, 2010 the letter with his call arrived...
Funny storie, Ryan does not seem to like attention. When his letter arrived I emailed Brent, who could hardly contain his emotions. That same afternoon Ryan showed up as he was heading to the golf course with a friend. I informed him his letter had arrived and we wanted to know what his plans were. He had no clue!!! Then later we get a call that he would come up to our house and open it along with family members who could make it. This was an exciting evening. Grandpa Max was so pleased. Those in attendance, Brent and myself, Eric, Brandi, Hayden, Maya, Crew, Matt, Heidi, Jaxson, and Max.


New Jersey Morristown Mission...
he reports June 2


Ryan has completed his mission paper work...we are now awaiting his Mission Call...
This Sunday  Feb 28, at 8:30 p.m. he will be ordained an Elder. We are excited for him and very please at the decision he has made...
We wish you the very best Ryan...this will be a wonderful experience for you as well as your family...

Happy Birthday wishes to our Crew!!!

This guy is now a year old....my how they change and grow up so fast!!!

The start of my future remodel of the kitchen...

My trip to Las Vegas was the start of a future kitchen make over badly needed...I am getting really excited about this project. Right now however it is pouring down rain. I have plastic sheeting over the trailer...hoping nothing gets to wet before I get it unloaded tomorrow!!! The kitchen is next years project, I am gathering materials. This year it is my master bedroom and bathroom...

Quick trip to Vegas....

I made a quick trip to see more grandcritters...I love these kids!!!! TONS

I cannot stay to long just stealing loves and kisses and hauling back some cabinets for my kitchen remodel...

Day 5....recap of events

I arrived at Shelley and David's last Sat. Feb 13th, Shelley had on and off contractions which finally started moving forward Feb. 15th; our little no name baby arrived at 1:53 p.m. very alert, very healthy, and very cute...more than cute she's beautiful...David and Shelly keep telling me that forsure today my little grandaughter will have a name. I am enjoyinf my visit....even the cold snowy weather...
Day 10 Back in Farmington, my little no name baby has a name...Ella McKinley Crowther
Day 9 New born pictures for baby
Day 8 Shelley and Baby first time out....we went to dinner
Day 7 Back to Cedar to spend more time with Shelley, David, Baby
Day 6 Quick trip to Las Vegas...
Day 5 Baby Laundry
Day 4  Mom and Dad still have not been able to decide on a name for this cutie...For now she is my no name baby!!!

Day 3 Dad gives baby first bath
Day 2 Grandma takes long nap with baby
Day 1  Both Grandma's get in on babies first outfit

Born Feb. 15 at 1:53 p.m.
Weighing 7 lbs 9 ozs
20 1/2 inches long



 

Day Four.....Still we have no name!!!

I am having fun with this cutie!!!

Spanking...A must read!!!

Tough Love vs. Spanking - Good Argument

Most of the American population thinks it improper to spank children, so I have tried other methods to control my kids when they have one of 'those moments.'

One that I found effective is for me to just take the child for a car ride and talk.

Some say it's the vibration from the car, others say it's the time away from any distractions such as TV, Video Games, Computer, IPod, etc.

Either way, my kids usually calm down and stop misbehaving after our car ride together. Eye to eye contact helps a lot too.

I've included a photo below of one of my sessions with my son, in case you would like to use the technique.

Sincerely,
Your Friend

This works with grandchildren,

nieces, and nephews as well....

Brent often fowards me funny emails passed around the office....this one gave me a little chuckle!!!

Thank You Brent....

Saturday I left for Cedar City missing the flowers that Brent was going to give me...I was rather sad about it. But today I had a flower delivery from my honey...I am still in Cedar City helping Shelley with her new baby girl!!!

I love Brent...I love these flowers...Thank you Honey!!!

Grandcritter number 8

Our little no name Baby born Feb. 15, 2010 at 1:53 P.M. weighing 7 lbs 9 ozs

20 1/2 inches long...She's a cutie....

Conversation hearts change up their phrases and flavors for the first time ever...

"Be Mine." "Kiss Me." "Sweet Talk." Nothing signals Cupid's arrival quite like conversation hearts. This year, thanks to the landslide results of an online survey in which the candy's manufacturer solicited suggestions for new messages, one in 80 candy hearts will say, "Tweet Me.


Isn't that modern. But did you know just how vintage these 144-year-old candy hearts are?

We'll give you a short (and sweet) history lesson: The New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) debuted their Sweethearts Conversation Hearts in the 1800s. Originally called "motto hearts," their precursor was a trendy fortune cookie-like treat sold during the Civil War called a "cockle," which had printed phrases rolled up inside its scallop-shaped shell. Printing words directly on the candy was the bright idea of Daniel Chase, the brother of NECCO's founder. He also invented the machine that both pressed red vegetable coloring on the candy dough and cut the shapes. The new candies were a hit, especially wedding-day versions with sayings like: "Married in Pink, He will take to drink," and "Married in white, You have chosen right." At the turn of the last century, NECCO "Conversation Mottos" were even produced in shapes like watches, horseshoes, and baseballs.

Many of the original sayings, like "Be Good," "Be True," and "Kiss Me," are still printed, but NECCO began to update its lexicon in the late 90's with hearts that said "Call Me," "Fax Me," and "Email Me." Last year's new phrases were all food related, from "Recipe 4 Love," to "Top Chef." And while it used to be impossible to find the candy hearts during any other time of the year, in March of 2009 NECCO produced Twilight-themed candy hearts, with sayings like "I heart EC," "Lion and Lamb," "Bite Me," "Dazzle" and "Live 4 Ever."

NECCO manufactures eight billion Sweethearts per year and approximately 100,000 pounds of candy hearts are sold each day during the six-week period between January 1 and Valentine's Day.

If you'd like to personalize your own candy hearts, but don't want to purchase a full production run (approximately 1.6 million individual hearts), take inspiration from the Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. With a Microplane and rubber stamp kit, the possibilities are endless.

If that's a little too crafty for your taste, type your phrase into the Acme Heart Maker for a virtual conversation heart. What can you do with virtual candy? If you can't eat it, at least you can tweet it.

Printed in bon appétit magazine, on Mon Jan 25, 2010

It's that time...to be ahead!!!

There is one/many things I have enjoyed, loved, about my marriage to Brent...When a bill comes in the mail he whips out the check book and pays it. Then as soon as we get those w-2's he's on those taxes...I spent most of the day gathering all our paper work so that we could finish these taxes this weekend. I can remember a time feeling like the pictures below...   

                   not anymore!!!

                      Thank You Honey...

I am so Thankful....

Wacky Gift...

This month is Mildred Bell's birthday...as my parents get older it becomes harder every year to fine something they could use, would like ect. Yesterday I decided to drive into Salt Lake and have lunch with my hubby. I also decided that a few times a month I need to take in the sites of this wonderful Utah Valley. Today I to headed to Trolley Square. A few weeks ago Brent and I went there to eat at Rodizio Grill, The Brazilian Steakhouse located in Trolley Square. We met some friends  on a Monday evening for dinner and a presentation. Afterward we walk through the shopping area, I  always have an interest of window shopping... Brent does not share it...LOL. So a return trip was an adventure, I love looking at shops. Besides I needed to find a Birthday gift...I saw these facing Grannies and knew that I had found my gift...You wind them up and watch them go!!! I can't wait to find racing grandpa's!!!