~Granny Annie~

New Adventure

2009-11-04T07:50:00.000-08:00

Well, I promised I would blog again soon, so here it is. I am going to try to start my own little business on the computer....have checked out everything carefully to make sure it is legit!....will not get rich I am sure, but every little bit helps. I am on the computer all they time anyway, so why not?
This is totally a new experience, but I love a challenge.
My business name will be: "AMJ Adventure". I have so much to learn, but I have always loved a good challenge.....we'll see!!!!
I need all the luck I can get everyone, so cross your fingers....if I become a millionaire I will share...hehe!

SURPRISE!!!!!!

2009-11-02T11:59:00.000-08:00

Quiz of the day...who is this person?

Well here goes...yes it is about time I got back to blogging and off Facebook so much! addiction! addiction! Why am I such an addictive person?....can't just do anything half way! (I might add my hubby calls it half assed!)...now I didn't say that! because I always finish what I start if it is something I know how to do. Or am I OCD?....or is it Old age?...it's my birthday this month...oh no!!!

Well so much for this blog....I am boring today!...better luck tomorrow... I'll be back!....love all of you out there!

New background...about time for new posts!!!

2009-09-01T19:54:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my sweet grandaughter Crystal, she fixed me right up with a new background!!!...isn't is cute!...I love it!

Thank you so much Crystal! and by the way is this a hint???...yes it has been over two months and I must get busy!...I read everyones blogs and love them!!! keep them coming! I will try to do much better...just give me a couple of days to get my head on straight, or until the smoke clears, then my brain will hopefully!

Love all my bloggers! and thanks again Crystal for all your help!!!

HAPPY FATHTER'S DAY!!!

2009-06-21T07:51:00.000-07:00

I want to express my love to all the Fathers in my Family!....they are the best! and to all the Fathers out there!
I would not want to leave out my Father in Heaven!...He put this whole plan in place!..how grateful I am to him! And I love Him so very much too!
I couldn't ask for a better husband, son's, and grandson's...you are the greatest!
To Laney on the other side I think of you everyday, as I miss you so much!...and think of the dedicated Father and son you was and are!.....To our son Jeff!....he is so kind and loving!...always there whenever I need help!...spends countless hours helping his mother with whatever she needs and even her wants... that she really doesn't need....I never have to ask...he is always here for us! And I want to tell him what a great Dad he has become...you are the best! Jeff is always embarrassed to be given a pat on the back....but, if you really knew all the kind things he does for people, never wanting recognition. He is just amazing!
To my son-in -laws Russell, and Craig....please erase son-in-laws ( I don't like the word)...I like "Son's ". I appreciate all the love kindness and service you provide our family....you are the best!..we couldn't ask for better! Love to you all..."GRANSON'S" on this Fathers Day and all the many other Father's in our Family....my love goes out to you!
And to all our Ward and Stake Father's!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! I love you!!!
Will post pictures later of our Fathers Day Barbecue!

More pictures!

2009-06-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

Baby Taton...comfy on Grandma Ann's big bed!..our little sleepy head has the biggest prettiest blue eyes!

Baby Taton..sitting in Grandma Ann's Prayer Room...it is so bright in there and she loves it!

Daddy Tyson, with his two girls! Taton is 6 days old.

Pictures!

2009-06-17T10:38:00.000-07:00

Kerstin, Baby Taton, Grandpa Swede, and Aunt DeAnn

"Kerstin's Graduation! and Baby Taton Jane"

2009-06-17T10:17:00.000-07:00

Kerstin with her Daddy and Taton's Grandpa Jeff.

Sorry I am so slow this has been about 3 weeks ago...I just finally got the pictures down loaded from my camera....We are very proud of Kerstin's accomplishment...we know the past months of it was really hard for her!...but she just made up her mind to finish what she started ....Wonderful Accomplishment! Kersty you are such a good Mommy!

Inspired by Crystal.....

2009-06-16T06:14:00.000-07:00

Yes...as I said on my comment to DeAnn's blog...Crystal could inspire me too!...and she did just that. Isn't the new background cute?..love it!..thanks to Crystal!
DeAnn, Crystal and Kendra have visited us and while here Crystal helped me with my blog!...thanks Crystal!
They brought Papa Swede, a Strawberry Shake...he wasn't feeling well. But, little Kendra always brightens up our day! What a little ham!...she calls me "Gama"...she loves our beds and loves to get on them for some reason. Goes from rocking chair to the next, to rock...yes we have 4 of them and she makes the rounds in them all! And not yet 2 years old until Sept 22,... she talks, and does American sign language as she does it....it is so darn cute!...of course she finds the big Candy Jar and knows there is always a treat in there for her. She also knows where the cupboard of cookies, crackers and snacks are!...we love it when all of our family come to visit us! those little ones bring us such happiness! Love those big hugs and kisses!
Well, I have to admit I have been spending far to much time on Facebook....although I love to chat with our family...even from Sweden. And I have made a great friend from S.C. on chat...she is such a nice lady and her name is Sue! I won't even mention "Farm Town" on it...I spend hours on!...should have been a real farmer!.. The world of technology is amazing!....as the 4th of July draws near, I remember it wasn't that many years since we only had radio...and I can remember that in my life. I remember when there weren't many cars and we walked everywhere....the telephone, that I had to stand on a chair and talk into the receiver on a box, which hung on the wall, while holding the ear phone to my ear to listen through! We cranked a little handle on the side of the box to get the operator who said "number please!...you would then tell her the number....sometimes I didn't know it and would tell the operator..."I want to talk to my grandma...some how she knew who I wanted to speak to and would put my call through anyway! I remember one time I couldn't find my mom, so I called the operater and ask her if she knew where my mama was?...she just ask who my mama was and told me she wasn't far away and would be there soon...sure enough she was! she had such taken something across the street to our neighbor........Wow, times have changed! We all have Cell Phones! Now, instead of writing letters to our families & friends, who live in other towns, and hardly saw one another, all we have to do is get on a computer, or get in our cars to see and talk to them.
Well, until next time......when I post some pictures....stay well, safe, I miss you and love you all very much!
And Happy Fathers Day to all the Father's out there! And especially to my husband!

Really special visit!

2009-05-15T10:12:00.000-07:00

Our niece...Carroll Jean....(Swede's brother Carroll's daughter) and her friend, partner Joe, came to visit on Tues. for the day, from Florida!...our kids DeAnn and Russ, Jeff, Debbie and Craig all visited with us all.....It has been just years since we have seen them. Swede's brother Carroll, passed away last November 18th. We don't see many relatives often on his side of the family...they live far away. Russell Johnson, from Salt Lake calls, email and brings his mom Norine to vist us from Salt Lake more often. It is always a real treat to be with family!

Don't know why the pictures were taken in the garage?.....

Baby Taton's first visit to Grammies and Grandpa's.

2009-05-15T10:00:00.000-07:00

Three days old....Kerstin and baby Taton look like "twins" in their newborn pictures.

Kerstin and Tyson are having such a good time with their new baby...Kerstin is feeling great!

and of course already dressing her in dresses and bows....Grandpa Kip has Camo...already bought for her!

Grandpa says Taton wanted him to hold her!...she is a really good baby...slept the night through her first night home! Parent's are so lucky!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!

2009-05-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

David is on the right...holding baby Lance. It is the only picture I could find of him already down loaded on my computer!

Today is my Grandson, David Shelley's Birthday!

I am sorry!..I totally spaced it until today. I didn't get his card in the mail. I have always been one to stay up on this....Sorry David! I hope you have a wonderful day!

We love you!

Grandma Ann and Grandpa Swede.

(P.S. is this telling me I'm losing it!)

Taton Jane Sherwood

2009-05-13T10:51:00.000-07:00

Welcome home Taton!...you have so many people who love you!

Taton is 15 hours old...and changing all the time...she looks alot like her mommy! she has really big blue eyes!

One eye opened...she doesn't like the flash of all the camera's, they make her jump!..she has long fingernails and has been scratching her little face....had to have her hands covered.

Taton, with her little bear Grandpa Jeff bought her.
Kerstin, won't let her go to the nursery...wants her at her side all the time.

Kerstin has always been Jeff's little "Spud"...so Taton is "Tator Tot"...he says when she gets bigger he will call her T.J.

NEW BABY GIRL

2009-05-12T03:57:00.000-07:00

We welcome a new baby girl to our Family.....Kerstin and Tyson are the proud parents..
Taton Jane Sherwood, was born :
Tuesday, May 12, at 4:15 A.M.
Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. 19 inches long.
Sorry, I don't have a picture yet, but she has alot of hair!
Congratulations! Kerstin and Tyson!
Good work Kersty....we love you all!
Gram

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAIG!

2009-05-11T10:27:00.000-07:00

Today is our new son's birthday...."Craig Halverson"....is Debbie's new husband and best friend!. Craig we wish you a very Happy Birthday! and want to thank you for being so good to our Daughter and to our Family! (And by the way "Jim" hehe)......................................

We Love You always!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!....lets celebrate!

Wonderful Mother's Day!

2009-05-11T10:08:00.000-07:00

On my way to church on Mother's Day!...it was such a beautiful day outside!

It was a wonderful Mother's Day!....as usual my husband, kids, grandkids and even friends, spoiled me by visits, cards, phone calls and special gifts.......what a blessing in this life, for family and friends......my husband bought me a beautiful corsage for Mother's Day.....he wanted me to wear it to church!....It was a wonderful service!.........I always love the gospel! I know I am a daughter of God!... and I know His gospel is true. I am so thankful for all of you !

I love you so much!

Happy Birthday Danny!

2009-05-08T09:23:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of Dan and his Sister Stacy, when they were younger! He has grown up to be an even more handsome man!....sorry I don't have a more recent picture. This one was already on my computer.

Today is my oldest grandchilds birthday.... he is very special . He lives near Seattle, Washington.

It was such a wonderful day when he was born. He made us happy grandparents for the first time.....We are very proud of him and the man he has become.

We wish him a wonderful Birthday and hope you have a very special day Danny!

We love you so much and really miss you!.....you are so far away.

Immmmmmm....back!

2009-05-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

Well, I just have to tell you I really am going to start taking pictures and posting them!...now the camera thing?...all this technology is just simply confusing my brain!..you know I wasn't born during the age of all this stuff!...well, found out my little card in the camera wasn't full...in just needed new batteries! I am now writing down everything I learn because I can write really well, but just can't remember....."Now What Was I just Saying"..(he he)

I am going to Beaver today to get flowers for my flower pots!... Now, what kind to buy??? The exterior of my house is a different color than my old house. Decisions, decisions!

Well, I remember what I just said.....I will post some pictures soon! if and when I get my flowers planted.

By the way if you can't find me.....Farm Town on Facebook has me addicted! I must now go outside to plant my fields. Love ya!

Look!

2009-05-06T09:32:00.000-07:00

I just have to tell you I put this new background on all by myself!...aren't you proud of me!
Love ya!

HAPPY 32nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!

2009-04-28T09:42:00.000-07:00

We want to wish our daughter DeAnn and son, Russell Holm, a very happy wedding anniversary.....sorry I thought I had more pictures loaded on my computer, but can't find them. We are thankful for the wonderful man who has made our daughter and our family happy. He is a great man! Together they have had a great marriage, have worked hard at making it this way. They have taught and raised six great kids!.......We are proud of them! What a blessing for their children to all be sealed to their mom and dad. When we are young, sometimes we don't really acknowledge the importance and happiness this can bring, knowing they can be families together forever. DeAnn and Russell have been a great example to our family and have taught and loved their family so much ....teaching righteous principles! They have always been so good to us, as parents! Thank You! oh and I can't forget the great grandparents they are to nine and 1/2.

Wedding Day....30th April, 1977

13 May, 1978

Russell, DeAnn and baby Melissa

Married and sealed for all eternity in the St George Temple...all other children were born under the covenant.

HAPPY EASTER!

2009-04-09T16:50:00.000-07:00

Left to right..Grandaughter Crystal, great-grandaughter Neeley Ann, daughter DeAnn and son Jeff.
Grandaughter Kerstin with baby "Taton Jane"

Great-grandaughters Neeley Ann and sister Brylen Jean, with their mommy, our grandaughter Melissa who lives in Helper, Utah.

My brothers...Clint, Gary and Neil....Gary (middle) isn't in the party pictures (below) as he has been very ill, but is doing some better now.

At the surprise birthday party for my brother Clint (sitting) in Cedar City. My brother Neil who lives in Santaquin, picked me up in Milford and took me to the party. Was fun! Just wish Gary could have been there! The party was at his son Shaun Kinross's home.

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I have really been slacking on my blog...even though I have really enjoyed reading and commenting on everyone's! I was wondering when someone would catch up with me and thanks to my little "Lambfam", they did! And thanks to them for the invite to get busy! I needed that!

Well, I have been pretty busy, even if I'm not just sure just what I've been doing to make me that way!

I have visited with our grandchildren and great-grandchildren which has been really fun!

March 25th was Swede's and Melissa's, husband Brians, Birthday. We had a birthday dinner at DeAnn's for them. It was a spagetti dinner and everyone brought food, so it was really easy. The little ones were a blast!...Jace didn't like blue frosting on his piece of cake and little Neeley ate all his blue frosting and any other color she could get!....she loves that frosting! We all went together and bought a new patio table and chairs for grandpa Swede for his birthday and Brian got a Wii.

It wasn't even my birthday, and here came Jeff with a new flat screen monitor for my computer...everything else was new, but I insisted that my old monitor was just fine until some things wouldn't fit on the screen. Anyway that was really nice of him! I am sure I had driven him crazy with my old one being that he is a computer repairman. Now, I am all fixed up and will be using it alot on Geneology, being that a Stake Geneology Consultant is my new calling. I can't imagine that, because I am totally lost. I can do alot on the computer, but I am on Facebook too, now and it is driving me crazy. I think I am a little late to learn all this stuff!....oh well! they say practice makes perfect and I like a good challenge, even if you can't teach old dogs new tricks!

Kerstin, had a nice Baby Shower last Saturday!...Baby "Taton Jane", should arrive in about a month and we are getting really excited! This is going to be one (spoiled) loved child. She has everything except a diaper bag and enough clothes for 5 babies.

The same day my grandaughter Stephanie had a Mary Kay party that I went to, even though I can't really wear the make-up. It was fun visiting with my grandaughters Stephanie, Sara, Dayna and Kerstin and others.

My brother David came to visit us on two days and had lunch with us...he had to take his rules for the railroad and it was really nice to see him. Ran into my brother Ken and wife Paula, in Cedar one night at Lin's Market....loved it! My daughter Debbie, and I made a fast trip to Cedar for groceries.

I have talked to my Grandaughters Shanda (Laurie's daughter) and Lindsey (Lane's daughter) on the phone, who lives in Fernley,Nevada. Also, my good friend Nona from Winnemucca, who never forgets me and my neighbor who moved to Kentucky, last year. It is always so nice to hear from old friends.

On the sad side of things a friend of mine pasted away from Cancer last week and was laid to rest. We had lots of fun together when younger. She later worked as a conductor on the railroad and lived in Milford. We both lived in Beaver and she tended Laney for me when he was a little boy. My daughter DeAnn, took me to the funeral in Minersville that day.

I have taken a few pictures. I will post some of them each time I blog of family.

Last weekend I watched all the sessions of General Conference....it was really good and I always look so forward to it!...seems like the messages are always so uplifting and give such good instruction.

It is Easter already! Time does fly...was just telling my hubby that it isn't like when we had all the little ones!...it was so much fun back then. He will work the Airport all weekend and I will go to church on Sunday! I do have a new Easter outfit, but don't have a picture of it! The Easter Bunny bought it a little early! Probably won't even color eggs unless Kerstin comes by.... other years she has, but she has a new life this year. We'll see? It is always fun!

Everyone enjoy those little ones!....they are the best, and nothing brings more happiness!

Will try to blog sooner next time!

Until then have a wonderful Easter!....I love you all!

Blogging time again!

2009-03-05T10:05:00.000-08:00

It is hard to see the border, but it is stairways, which remind me of the stairway to heaven.
The Book of Mormon's are the ones our son Lane wrote a message in to my husband and I. They are probably the last thing he could write. At this time he could no longer write, but had to print in them, before he lost the use of his hands and arms.....we really cherish them!
Vinyl lettering in my prayer room....I still need to put up the rest of it which says "Walk beside me".

My Valentine Flowers from my son, Jeff.

It has been awhile since I have blogged.... I will post a few pictures!

February has been quite a month!....it is getting closer to spring (and allergies..ugh!) tree pollen has already started! But, spring is always so beautiful.

I had a really nice Valentine! First thing Valentine morning, the door bell rang. A beautiful bouguet of flowers from my son, Jeff, arrived from the florist. I thought I had better water them, so took them to the sink to find they were silk flowers...you couldn't tell the difference. I love silks because they never die... my husband and Jeff, got a real laugh out of that, as did I! He was so thoughtful and I love him so much! My daughter, DeAnn's birthday was the next day the 15th, another special day...we celebrated it on Valentine's day..a day early. We had lots of fun visiting with everyone and the little ones were just so cute!

We went to DeAnn's a few nights ago for dinner...Melissa and girls, Rachel, and Lynette, and their boys were all there. The little ones are such a blast to watch and play with. Lance sat right beside Grandpa Swede and played with Noah's ark and all the animals. Little Luke was so cute too. He wouldn't take his eyes off Grandpa Swede for a long time, then he sat on my lap and we played. He is such a happy baby and just laughed so hard with great big belly rolls. His laugh is so contagious, he had me just laughing too...(Rachels boys). Melissa's little girl Neeley, is such a cute little girlie girl and so smart! She got right in there and played with all the boys, even though she is so petite. She said here ABC's for us and sang for us.Baby Brylen is just beautiful and such a little smiler, a really happy baby! Lynette's boys were so fun! Jaxon, is learning to talk and is so busy and cute and his big brother Jace, is really quite the big boy! I ask him what he did at pre-school? he told me he learned about trains, boats, airplanes, etc. I told him that they were transportation. A little later we ask him what transportation was and he told us "you ride". He's got quite the memory and also imagination! We played games with the little ones...of course Grandma DeAnn is good at this! Grandma Ann just helped a little with the hand and body movements. It was just so cute to watch. There is nothing more

precious than little children. I could just watch and listen to them forever!

I will post just a couple of pictures of my Prayer room as Grandpa Swede calls it!

Grandpa Swede has been pretty sick for a few days now.....he got a few shots and meds. Sure hope he feels better soon!

As my aunt once told me..."old age ain't for sissies". I would like to be able to do all the things I once could! But, oh well! we all get here eventually! I am so very blessed for all I can do and all I have learned! And for my loving family and friends and especially for the gospel in my life!

Pay it Forward

2009-02-20T18:04:00.000-08:00

I won, and you can too! Pay it forward!
The Rules...
1. Be one of the first three bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which entitles you to a handmade item from me.
2. Winners, you must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway.
3. The gift that you send to your friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It's the Spirit and the thought that counts!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate Linky Love!
If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along.
Start your own Pay It Forward game/link/chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!
*Leave a comment even if you're not one of the top three, and who knows...maybe you'll get something anyway. :)

"Happy Anniversary Jeep and Nisha!!!"

2009-02-16T18:15:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful surprise this evening.....Nisha and Jeep stopped by! It is their anniversary and were out to celebrate. They were riding by and decided to stop....loved it! I gave them a tour of our new home! They are such great examples of true love for one another and of Christ-like love for others ! I really miss them in church. They have three of the cutest little children....I really miss seeing them.

Happy Anniversary and may you always be as happy as you are today!

Thank you for stopping by!

Love ya!

Ann

Happy 50th DeAnn

2009-02-16T14:55:00.000-08:00

DeAnn blowing out her candles with help of her grandchildren!

Happy Birthday DeDe!... I love you, Mama

DeAnn with her "Sweetheart Russ"

She is such a cute birthday girl ..... such a good sport! with a great sense of humor!

DeAnn's Birthday was on February 15th...can hardly wait until that day in Feb. arrives! Everything gets better! She was a wonderful blessing born on this day to our family!

A surprise Birthday Party was given for her on Valentine's...Feb. 14th. She was really surprised and we had such a fun time! Her daughter, Rachel and family and son, Nils couldn't attend and were really missed. Her kids and grandchildren and brothers, sisters and parents were in attendance. It was really a blast. It was held at the City Office Bldg. The big sign out front was covered with "Happy 50th DeAnn" for the whole town to see!... and Mary Jo hung pictures of her all over town! She was dreading this birthday, but think she decided it was a great one! Melissa, did a good job of getting her out of town until time for the party by taking her to the Cheese Factory in Beaver.

There was lots of good food, and we all played fun games and visited! Also, fun party noise makers to greet her as she arrived! All her little grandkids had a blast and we all loved watching them.

I will post more pictures from the party! Crystal took alot. I am sure she will post them.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEDE!

2009-02-12T16:32:00.000-08:00

The best day out of the month of February is the 15th! oh I know I always dread this month for other reason's, but always stop to remember the greatest blessing in my life is in February...Feb. 15th, the day my daughter DeAnn was born! I agree it is a month of "Love"! I love my family so much! I want to tell you she gave so much to her sister Laurie with love. She shared her birthday with her....on her birthday she was laid to rest. Now, how much more loving and special can my precious daughter be? Well, she is so special and loving to her parents in every way! We are so blessed that we were picked out of all the other parents to receive her. She is thoughtful, loving, funny and keeps up my spirits all the time....a best friend, is so understanding and helpful. I thank God everyday for her!

Now, to... the not so serious side of things. If you need a good laugh, call DeAnn, if you need a helping hand, call DeAnn, good food! you can't out-do her! just ask her Dad? he gives her a bad time all the time, telling her he is starving (does he look like it!) and here she comes with dinner for him. She is a wonderful daughter, mother, wife and grandmother. She gives me little pep talks occasionally which lifts me up and I love spending time with her. Now, a word of advise to my DeDe. When you turn 50 you have earned the time in your life to take time for yourself! Without the word guilt in your thoughts! From now on time goes very fast!!! Live, Laugh, Love", and Relax.... Just a word from the wise, your old mother.

Special Day!

2009-02-03T21:32:00.000-08:00

Today was a really special day for me!....I have a hard time going to the hospital since our Lane left us. But, today I went there for Relief Society.....I gave the lesson, which was actually a little talk and a poem about the Season's of Life. It is important to keep it simple and upbeat to those precious little ladies.....who are so full of love and appreciation. Two of the little ladies had a blank response when greeted, but when we turned the page in the song book for them to sing, they perked right up! they love the music... I must try to go visit them often. I do know most of them. I remember how much our Lane loved company! A little lady (Jetta) whom I did her hair for 15 years is there. She was happy to see me and told me she would just love for me to come and remarked that maybe I would take her for a ride. She cried and told me she was just so homesick. These little people are so close to the otherside. They are so close to the veil and so spiritual! I love them!
Well, maybe next week my membership in the 3rd ward will be read...it hasn't happened yet, but I am beginning to fit in.
I really miss my little friend Gladys whom I sat with every Sunday in the first ward. I visited their Gospel Doctrine Class on Sunday after going to all my blocks. Was nice to see everyone!

Hoopty Doo!

2009-01-28T09:46:00.000-08:00

January is almost over... (and the January blahs). Does everyone have the let down from the holidays???
I just got on line and found some wallpaper border for my (granny's prayer room). I am excited to get it and see how it is going to work out. You never know until you see it. I couldn't find what I was really looking for, so found one with a picture by Thomas Kincaid. It is a white stairway in a beautiful garden, which reminds me of the stairway to heaven.
My grandaughters, gave us vinyl lettering for our wall for Christmas.....it was really nice, but guess what? The paint on our walls will not let it stick to them! Disappointment to them and myself, I must say! It was such a nice gift. Brian and Melissa and girls gave us a special picture to go on the wall and it will look nice in the little (prayer room) also. I am going to keep really busy in February, so as to keep up good spirit! I am not trying to wish our life away, but these are two very hard months it seems like every year, no matter how hard we try or where we live. I know that "old Satan" just loves us during this time and darn it he isn't going to get us this month.
Nisha and Jeep you and anyone who wants to drop by are very welcome. Would love it! just call us at 387-5132 and let us know so we are at home. Our house number is 645. We are going to get our name in vinyl for the front door so people can find us......and if it won't stick I will paint the door!!!!!
Love all your blogs and always look forward to new ones!
Love you all!

Fun Day!

2009-01-27T15:01:00.000-08:00

Kendra and the baby have the giggles!

Great-Grandpa and Kendra playing Dollies!

Monday was such a fun day! Our Grandaughter's Crystal and her baby Kendra came to spend the afternoon. We had so much fun! As we visited we made lots of candy and played with little Kendra. What a little cutie she is... and so much fun! Grandpa Swede and Kendra played dollies for a long time, watched movies. Kendra danced for us and she ate the whole time she was here. Of course she loved the candy best of all and was our little sampler......we know she belongs to us because she loves that chocolate! Today, we heard she didn't want to eat any dinner last night though.....imagine that!.....the candy was so much better! Kendra gave lots of kisses to Grandpa and loved the baby doll, as it would talk in baby sounds, sucking sounds when drinking her bottle and even burped really loud when she fed it. She couldn't figure out why that baby doll snored when it fell asleep. We need Kendra here more.....don't think Grandpa Swede moved from playing with her all afternoon. When she left she gave him about a dozen kisses and would clap her hands after each kiss. In the past she didn't like his mustache tickling her and I think she was really proud of herself! Anyway, Great-Grandpa sure loved her and we all had so much fun together!

Craig and Debbie's Wedding Day!

2009-01-25T16:58:00.000-08:00

"Today is the first day of the rest of our Lives"

This picture is with Debbie's daughter Stacy, which was her maid of honor(w/her husband Eric Ray) and Craig's son's, Kyle and Colton. We are so happy for them and happy to add new members to our family!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Debbie and Craigs Wedding

2009-01-23T09:59:00.000-08:00

Here a some pictures of Debbie and Craigs Wedding in Las Vegas at the Little White Chapel.

Happy Birthday Debbie! and more.

2009-01-22T19:45:00.000-08:00

I have so much to write about.....I am a very blessed person! My good friend Karen LaOrange, invited me to go to the temple last Saturday! We did one session....what a great day! I know it is just what I needed. I had a wonderful experience! I did the work for a little lady from the Netherlands, born in the 1700's. Her names were the same as my own..(not coincidence, but amazing!) the weather was warm and beautiful. They were planting flowers on the temple grounds already. Sunday, when I went to church I felt so good, although my records still haven't been read in my new ward yet... I think that might be my problem?.....I joke about it saying I feel like a man without a country!....this week is Stake Conference, so it won't happen then either. During the week my brother David and mom Marie came to visit. It was so nice to see them. They brought me a beautiful picture of Christ, by Greg Olsen and a pretty white lamp for my house. It was a special day!

Our daughter Debbie was married on January 17th in Las Vegas to Craig Halverson, they are so happy and we are happy for them. It was her birthday on the 20th and we celebrated at DeAnn's for dinner and Birthday Cake. It was really nice. DeAnn posted pictures on her blog of it.

I will post pictures of the wedding as soon as I get them down loaded.

My brother, Gary, who lives in Beaver, has been really sick for a couple of weeks. He was in the Cedar Hospital! He went to emergency there. Even though he was under doctors care in Beaver, he became so dehyderated. He has a kidney transplant so it was really serious. The kidney could have quit working. He is home now, but still very ill. He was allergic to the meds he was put on and couldn't swallow for days. He is such an example of endurance to me. I put his name on the prayer roll at the temple. I just love my family so much and it's hard to see them hurting.....I pray for them everyday.

Tomorrow, Swede goes to the VA Hospital in Orem,, to the doctor and then on to Salt Lake for a cat-scan of his lungs. It is just his check up time. Sure hope the weather is good and all goes well.

Spring will be here before we know it.....I can go for that! Like that warm weather!

I talked to my good friend Nona, who lives in Winnemucca, this week. It is always nice to talk with her. I really miss her. We have lots in common. Her husband is having Gall Bladder Surgery this week.

My first cousin Mary's husband in Salt Lake is having surgery on Monday for colon cancer. I pray for him also. This has been one heck of a week! So much going on....I hope next week has all positive come to it.

I will post a picture of Debbie, being as it was her birthday on the 20th and our Laurie's was on the 16th. January and February are always both happy and sad months. We lost our Laurie and Swede's Mom in February. But had three beautiful daughters and a grandaughter born in those months and Swedes mom's birthday was Jan. 19th.

This is a pretty crazy life! full of so much, both happy and sad, but that is just what life was meant to be, so we can learn from it!

I have so much to be thankful for! and it is so fun to read and see all the neat blogs of our family and friends. All those little ones are just adorable and bring so much joy to our lives. Computer technology is wonderful!

I'm so blessed!

2009-01-10T13:19:00.000-08:00

After the last depressing blog........I know I am so blessed. Does it take days like these to wake us up and think only of our great blessings? I am so blessed! I have a loving husband....our three children all live here in Milford. They are so wonderful, loving, thoughtful and helpful! What would we do without them? I especially miss our son and daughter, and all our loved ones who have already passed through the veil. I realized today that this time of year I always miss them so much! It doesn't matter how long they have been gone, it never really helps. The hole in your heart never heals. But, now I must remember where they are and Heavenly Father's plan. They are in a better place than we are! A great blessing!

God does answer Prayers!

2009-01-09T11:57:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I feel so un-grateful! This week has been kind of a down week, Maybe because Swede and I have felt a little under the weather. ... but, I have to humble myself and admit I was feeling kind of sorry for myself.

I changed wards...I did bear my testimony last week, but didn't really feel good about it, and trembled the whole time and didn't really say what was truly in my heart. I loved everyone elses testimony. Everyone in my new ward was so nice and really welcomed me. Gospel Doctrine class and the lesson was really good. Relief Society was wonderful too, and I know most all of the sweet sisters. I'm not sure what was wrong with me!#?? Did I leave my comfort zone? Was I having a panic attack? Was I sad to leave my calling? People who I really love? I can go on and on......So I have spent alot of time on my knees this week. I didn't like feeling this way.

I know this was an answer to my prayers, when sister Ashley, called me and ask if I would like to help her with her R.S. lesson this Sunday?... I know Heavenly Father heard my prayers, knew my feelings and that I was trying to overcome whatever was bothering me. Honestly, I'm not sure what was wrong with me. There are just so many great people in the 3rd ward. In fact everyone is....I sat in my usually seats (creature of habit I am).

I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father and His love for me and all of us. I am thankful that I can be forgiven for my imperfections....and last, but not least, that He hears my prayers. And I know and love the people in the 3rd ward very much too.

I am looking forward to this Sunday! I know we are happier when we are in service of our God, and we can grow from the experience and I know our testimonies grow from them.

Ok! Now, I just poured my heart out! I will be alright and will be happy!

Love you all!

More pictures of our house.

2009-01-09T10:32:00.000-08:00

Grandpa Swede's room...Craig (Debbie's fiance) gave him the beautiful painting on the wall for Christmas! It is a large moose with a real arrow on the bottom of it
This is the small bathroom...it has a tub/with shower.

This is a huge bathroom, with the mirror and vanity the full length of the room...it has a double walk-in shower. At the end of the room is a door into a very large walk in closet.

Master Bedroom, although you can't tell how big it is. This is a California King Bed.

Here is some pictures of our dining and kitchen area. To the left of the kitchen is a glass door which goes out onto a large completely covered patio. To the right of it is a large laundry room and the door into the double car plus, garage. Automatic door opener also. We are in heaven. This is the first new house we have ever owned. Our family all just fixed us up with some really lovely things for our house! We are spoiled!
I need to take outside pictures, but I don't think you want to see all the snow...it wouldn't do the home justice. I failed to take a picture of the small 3rd bedroom. I have the computer in it a T.V. and a couple of chairs....it is in the picture where my previous Christmas Tree and Lindsey Blog was. Swede calls it Grandma's Prayer room. I don't have it decorated yet, as I want it to be really special!
I will add a picture of our large entrance way. It is pictures of all the little one's, at another time, when I get it finished.

PICTURES OF MY NEW HOME

2009-01-09T10:06:00.000-08:00

The Front room, Dining room, and kitchen are all open. It has a vaulted ceiling. My favorite is our new intertainment center.....and finally it was delivered on Christmas eve morning. I think I love it so much because I could put my picture of Christ above it and my plague the says, "Christ is the center of our home, a quest at every meal, a silent listener to every conversation". Our new matching leather recliners and love seat that has the double recliner is really nice too. Only one thing wrong with it....we fall asleep when we sit on them!

Help me Honey... I've messed up again!

2009-01-03T11:35:00.000-08:00

Nope! my hubby can't help me...he knows nothing about blogging! But just laughs!

And Yep! I did it again!...did you notice I have a new background?...but, that I also lost information!

Help Me! anyone Help!

Signed,

Dumb! Dumb!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

2008-12-31T08:38:00.000-08:00

I need to get busy with the camera...I don't have many pictures of Jeff....the one is with his 4 little girls when they were little: Dayna, Sara, Stephanie and Kerstin. The next one is more recent of Jeff and Kerstin.

My goodness! here it is... another New Year!....where did 2008 go??? Today, (new years eve) our son, Jeff and I are going shopping in Cedar!..oh!oh! hope I don't do to much damage to our finances!...well, tomorrow I will start the New Year off right, with the new resolution to not spend so much money!

I wish everyone a wonderful New Year full of much love, and may it be full of positive things...health and happiness! And Happy Birthday! goes out to our Rachel, she was a New Year Baby! Love ya' Rach!

Get out the old pots and pans and spoons to bang on and all the noisy things you can think of at midnight, to bring in the New Year Right!...well I just hope I can stay awake. I know Grandpa Swede will be long asleep before then!

Again, " HAVE A WONDERFUL 2009!"

LOVE YA' ALL!!!

Christmas!

2008-12-27T15:50:00.000-08:00

For awhile I wondered if I would even get decorated for Christmas. I am posting a picture of a table I decorated just in case I didn't get a tree done. I had stuff in every little space waiting to decide where to put it. Even under the table.
Christmas was really nice...we got to see lots of our grandchildren and great-grand children. Christmas Eve Debbie and Craig came over to our house, Our daughter DeAnn, grandaughter, Crystal, Nick and little Kendra (from Colorado came to visit.....we just had snack foods this year and I made homemade candy. Time was very limited! Rachel and David and their little boys Lance and Luke came from Rexburg, Idaho. Kerstin and Jeff came over for awhile. Dustin and Lynette and boys, Jase and Jaxon came from Cedar to visit last night! The Holm family had a party and we, Grandma and Grandpa Johnson, were invited. We missed Russ Jr. and his cute little family. They left for Cedar before we got to see them. The weather was so terrible and road closed, so Brian, Melissa and their little girls couldn't get here for the party from over by Price. The little children really make Christmas, they are so adorable!
We got a new great-granddaughter a couple of days before Christmas! Jeff's daughter Dayna had a little baby girl....Jesse and Dayna now have 2 precious little girls. Dayna had to have her 2nd Cesarean and had to go back to the hospital with complications for 3 days. She is back home today and doing better. The baby is doing great! I will have to post a picture of her when I get one. She is really cute and I know her big sister, Jeslyn, is thrilled to have a baby sister!
We also, found out on the 22nd that Kerstin's baby is going to be a little girl. We are really excited...it should arrive on about May 13th. Our family is growing in leaps and bounds.
Well, now we will get back to the everyday life. Tomorrow will be my last day in my ward and I will go to the 3rd ward on the first Sun. of January.
I loved teaching Gospel Doctrine....I'm wondering if I will get another calling and what it will be?
We will get back to getting settled in our new home next week....we still have stuff to move. We did get all of our furniture on Christmas Eve morning. So we feel like we aren't just camped out now!

LINDSEY CAME TO VISIT

2008-12-27T15:22:00.001-08:00

It is time I finally got to catching up on my blogging. Lindsey, our precious grandaughter came to visit us last weekend. It was so nice to see her, as she has only been here one other time since he daddy passed away. I am sure it was very hard on her, as she misses him so much and he isn't here when she comes to visit now. She is such a beautiful girl!...just seems like yesterday she was little and now she is all grown up. She is already 19 years old. We really miss seeing her often. I am posting some pictures of her. We thought she was going to be really short like her mom, but she has grown as tall as her Grandma Ann., (love it!) She has the best of both her mom and her daddy. Some of the pictures are taken by our Christmas Tree, which was the fastest decorating time in my life! Amazing, because I usually decorate for a couple of weeks.

2008-12-18T15:06:00.000-08:00

R is for....
Top Ten - Letter R time!!!! I thought that this might be fun to play. All you have to do is make a list of ten of your favorite things. But there is a little catch. Everything on the list has to start with a specific letter of the Alphabet. That letter is randomly assigned by the blogger who you are playing with! I was assigned the letter R by Rachel, MY GRANDAUGHTER.
1. Rachel is my precious Grandaughter. She is so beautiful, thoughtful, sweet, and loving.
2. Remember! I remember all the wonderful things in my life. My daughter and son who have passed to the otherside so young. The fun we had and all my precious babies when they were born, how cute they were and how much I loved them! My beautiful grandchildren and the love I have for my husband.
3. Reliable....a very important trait in someone. One that I am very obsessed with.
4. Reach out whole heartedly!...nothing is impossible if you put forth the effort.
5. Resurrection...I know that if we walk in obedience to Gods commandments, we will be resurrected and have eternal exaltation.
6. Redhead....got two of the cutest little redheaded great grandchildren!...have been waiting forever for them!
7. Russell.....a very special son- in- law and a precious grandson by this name. Oh and a nephew also.
8. Roses...my favorite flower is the pink Rose.
9. Refridgerator.....just got a new one for my new House.
10. Rudolf..Santa's Reindeer, with the red nose!
Hey! that was easy. I could go on forever...R. is an easy one.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE....HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY AND REMEMBER IT IS ALL ABOUT OUR SAVIOR, OUR REDEEMER!

TIS' THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIGHT?

2008-12-07T08:07:00.000-08:00

Well, everyone I don't have any pictures to put on my blog right now, but just an update... Our house will close on Tuesday or Wednesday. Exciting!!! Have so much to do and it is holiday time! Oh my gosh! on the otherside of things, I came down with a bad bug.....fever, sinus, sore throat, nose running buckets and now the fever blisters, haven't been able to get much sleep until last night.... Anyway I have the new house totally spotless, have been working at moving the small stuff, until last night. We got a few bigger things moved, but then disaster! my little hutch, which I got from Crystal, fell off the truck and shattered to smitherines (not spelled right), but you get the idea. Now, I have all my pretty decorations I put in and on it and I am totally lost at how to decorate my new house!....will take any ideas I can get! My fevers gone, my house here is a disaster, no Christmas decorations up yet! (I have decorated my childrens graves at the cemetery though). I still don't know what ward I am going to be in....it is being looked into by my Bishop. I have been told I will have to change wards.....I don't know whether to prepare my Gospel Doctrine Lesson's. Actually there isn't time! but I love my calling! I sluffed church this morning (bad girl). I look a sight with the swollen blistery nose. My week will never be the same. It never is when I don't go to church.....I love it and it just starts my whole week off right! and I'm getting old and slower, darn it!
Now, to the bright side of things and many great blessings! my family are all the best! Jeff, put in the in-line, reverse osmoses water filter yesterday and also the water filters on the showers, so I won't be allergic to the clorine, and fixed a ceiling fan. Debbie, Craig, Kyle and Austin moved a couple of trucks full of stuff to the new house. DeAnn, Russell and their family are all so supportive too, and they will help us as they always do! It is such a busy time of year for everyone! Yes, this will all get done sooner than later (can't wait for sooner) and I am so blessed and thankful for my friends and family. Everyone is always so great! My hubby is working at the airport, so I can have more money to spend in our new house! He teases me, but is so thoughtful and never complains. He is really excited too!
Well anyway, everyone have a great holiday season, full of the love of everyone and remember especially our love for our Savior Jesus Christ, and His Love for us.
Next, blogg I will be able to blog pictures of my new house and maybe my Christmas Tree.....I am sure I won't be stressed and the big swollen nose will be better, and Annie can be her old self again....only an even happier one! My Crystal will help me put on a new background for my blog....I haven't ask her yet! I can't make one work. She also, did some shopping for me in Cedar.
Love all you guys so much and thankful for the "great gospel of love" in my life! Thankful for trials and all that we learn from them, and that they make us stronger. I am truly thankful for all the good times and the blessings, which out measure the hard things, although it makes us wonder a little at times, (the norm!)
I KNOW THIS WILL BE A GREAT CHRISTmas!
I love each of you so much! I love my Savior and I love CHRISTmas! ( but I also, don't love to wait on slow old granny!)
No, "Granny won't get run over by a Reindeer!"
Keep blogging everyone! I look forward to them! Remember the stress of Christmas is what makes it exciting! (and rememberable!) Wow! I think I will have some great memories! hope so!

Crazy Lady!

2008-11-25T17:47:00.000-08:00

That's right I think I am going crazy and my patience, which I am noted for, is proving not to be very good right now!

We are suppose to be buying a Town House. They say it will probably close the first week of December, and that everything is good and in order. We were qualified for it. But, I keep worrying....With our country in the financial mess it's in...."Will we get the loan? I always have my Christmas Tree up by now! and I don't even know where I will put it yet! Yep! I am running in circles, cleaning one corner and then another. Trying to get ready for Christmas. Measuring....cleaning, tossing out stuff and I can't even see a dent yet? Well, this picture looks like me and if I could eat Chocolate....I would eat all I could get my hands on! What is that? "HAVE FAITH", but what about PATIENCE? I will update you later, if I am sane ok?

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

Love ya!

Just thinking!... what I do best!

2008-11-20T09:52:00.000-08:00

As I read my grandaughter's blog this morning.....it really made me wakeup and do some thinking! She is so precious! and I am so blessed to have such a great family and friends! I am so blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life to help me on my path. I am so blessed that they all share with me the great knowledge that I need, because I am soooooooo far from perfect!

As I read her blog, the thought came to me....."Cleanliness is next to Godliness".... One of my challenges I deal with on a daily bases is my house. My thought: CLEAN OF WHAT? a spec of dust!....."No, clean of sin", to be loving, take time for others, be forgiving, set a good example and serve our Heavenly Father, and keep his commandments, and then the Savior will help me take over the task of making my own house, a home on earth. "And hopefully help me get over the "too dusty thing!" Only the house of the Lord needs to be in perfect order and we need to keep it clean, for us to live with him someday! Well, I probably sound a bit off today, but I really need to be reminded of the most important things in life. I know I can't do them alone.

We had a wonderful visit night before last.....Jace and Amy Lambeth, and their beautiful little children stopped by to visit with us! Such timing.....we really needed their sweet spirits with us that evening, because we had barely got the word that my husbands brother, Carroll, had passed away, minutes before they arrived.

Well, me being such a baby lover!....got to hold baby Ellis, for about a minute when Swede retrieved him and so much for me! The "big kid", my husband, and baby Ellis really bonded. Ellis just laughed for him and it put the sparkle back in my husbands eyes! He is just the cutest little "round mound of sound!" just adorable. I got to hold him for about 2 seconds after that. But, my time was wonderful with their beautiful little girl, Kylie. She is just a deliteful little princess! I think she liked me and I just loved her! she played with the train and books and then Grandpa Swede's, turtles, which he collects. She is just beautiful and so smart. The visit was short. Jace had to be at work, but he and Amy are just such an amazing couple.....can't wait until we can visit for a longer time! They shared lots of really interesting things with us! and I am so thankful for them and want them to know how much we love them, and look so forward to visiting again and playing with those precious babies. They gave us a greeting card with the picture of their beautiful family on it! It is really special!

Next, we are most likely going to be moving in 2 or 3 weeks to a new residence. But, we are going to live in our same ward. I am so glad! Change is always so hard, even though I love all the people in all the wards and I also love my calling. The moving part is going to be the hardest challenge as we just aren't as young and strong as we use to be. Darn it! so that part is really worrying us...Not to say we keep acquiring more, no matter how much we get rid of. Will post our new physical address if we move later.

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving full of much love and joy!

Until next time!

We Love Ya!

More pictures of my special day!

2008-11-15T10:06:00.000-08:00

Best Birthday Ever!

2008-11-15T08:51:00.000-08:00

Other than I am a year older I had such a special Birthday! It began with a trip to the St. George Temple. My daughter, DeAnn and Grandaughter Lynette, took me there. This was the first time we have gone to the temple together as family and was my greatest desire for my 71st birthday. But it turned out to be so much more! Thanks to Grandpa Holm, he tended Lynette and Dustin's little guys all day until Dustin got home from work.

It was such a wonderful day at the temple! I just know it is the closest place to Heaven! The day was so warm, the grass so green and the flowers still in bloom. We went to the visitors center after the session. It is always so special, no matter how many times you might have visited it.

The day followed with a shopping spree to Tai-Pan.....and I do mean shopping! Love that store and it was the first time I had been there!

My sweet husband bought me new tires for my car and did a repair on it......I had so many nice phone calls and visits from my family and lovely gifts! Family is the best! and I love each and everyone of them so much! Presents are always great, but the gift of time and their love is more precious than anything else.

I'm posting pictures of our three generations...myself, DeAnn, and my granddaughter, Lynette.

We got home and all was well on our home fronts..... I played with Jase and Jaxon for a little while, basket ball, and applying tattoo's like Grandpa Swede's, on Jase, except they were of Pumpkins and Ghosts and they do wash off.

I am sure Grandpa Holm was pretty tired, as he had worked all the night before. He had taken the boys on a bike ride and he and Daddy Dustin, had taken them out to eat and play.

My hubby Swede, was already in bed when we arrived home....as always he left the lights burning for me when I got home, but was sound asleep as usual. I'm so glad he is so thoughtful and good natured. Yep! I am a very blessed person and have so much to be thankful for. Especially for such loving family and friends!

Teenagers grown up & "Older" Together

2008-11-11T08:21:00.000-08:00

"Love the Journey to Forever"

OK, here's some "Oldies"

2008-11-09T19:09:00.000-08:00

Just for fun! I found some pictures of Swede and I. He was 17 and I was 15 years old. Not taken at the same time. When he was 17, I was 13. Wow! what a long time ago that was!

By the way, now you all know my secret..."I never have been a true blonde! This was my natural hair color. What becoming a beautician will do for ya!..

Do blondes have more fun?...

probably not, but you can see them better in the dark!

2008-11-07T12:47:00.000-08:00

Three Generations

2008-11-07T12:02:00.000-08:00

I'm posting a special picture! taken from the wedding. This is three generations.....my brother, Ken Lambeth, his son Jace and grandson "Baby Ellis" (named after his great-grandpa Lambeth). All very handsome I would say!
I was reading my grandaughters blog and I was clicking around on it...upon it came a list with the "Lambeths" on it! Guess, my detective instinct came in handy... It was really exciting when Jace's wife Amy's blogg came up. I got to see their beautiful little girl and baby Ellis, who has grown so much since this picture was taken. He is a little hunk now, so chubby and adorable! And I want to say that Amy is so special also...(we're both originally Beaverites!)
Anyway, now we can get to know oneanother better! FAMILIES ARE THE BEST! I have been very blessed to get to know them all in this life! Just wish I had known them sooner.

Characteristics

2008-11-06T09:44:00.000-08:00

By Leticia.
Okay So heres how it goes:
1.) Leave me a comment about at least 2 characteristics that you like about me.
2.) After your done with it copy and paste this to your page.
3.) See how many people will comment you, what characteristics do they like about you? So Go!! Comment.

Having Halloween Fun!

2008-11-02T08:44:00.000-08:00

Halloween Trick and Treat!

2008-11-02T08:17:00.001-08:00

Halloween started out with a "TRICK"! Grandpa Swede was in terrible pain and early Halloween morning we had to head to Beaver Hospital to emergency, to find out he had a severe case of the Shingles....that was a dirty trick I would say! He is still very sick as his arthritis has kicked in and now he is walking on his walker (poor guy) nothing seems to help the pain.

On to Halloween night....It is always fun to see all the little ones having a really fun time! And the big ones too! Kerstin, came by for a recipe and was going to make Pumpkin Pie and Caramel Corn. She visited with us for awhile.

Little Kaylee and her parents came by, she was dressed like a little witch, but was a bit bashful.

We was surprised when Lynette, Dustin, and boys showed up from Cedar. A nice surprise! They were all dressed up so cute in their costumes...I will let DeAnn and Lynette post pictures of them!

Dayna and Sara, then brought their little ones by all dressed up so cute in their costumes!...they were having a ball!

It is so fun to see family, when they show up and especially to see them celebrating! This has always been a fun time in our lives!

I will post some pictures....anyway we had over 50 trick or treaters. By the way do you see any resemblances in the above picture?

News Flash!

2008-10-27T09:19:00.000-07:00

"Debbie Boop"reports she is protected by "Angels"....Her best, favorite, beautiful and MOST LOVING SISTER in the whole world!!! and (maybe) her mommy?

The Girls???

2008-10-26T15:40:00.000-07:00

With regret, I am sending from my blog, a message from the President of the "I.B.T." Committee. As she has no blog of her own... She requests at this time that you not rub it in! But, would be very honored to look like you! ...I'm jealous! Watch who you pose for.......Your Loving Sister!!!!

6 Quirks

2008-10-21T18:00:00.000-07:00

Here's how this works..List 6 quirks about you..Tag 6 people..Tell who tagged you.
Rachel tagged me.
1. It drives me crazy when people leave cupboard doors or closet doors open.
2. It is very annoying when the bathtube (shower) isn't rinsed down after each use.
3. Oh yes! I have a place for everything and can't stand things just laying around and messy! (unless it is me that does it, and thats ok, because I'm the one who has to pick everything up anyone, right?)
4. Really clean dishes! If they aren't it makes me gaggy!
5. Clothes put away clean and pressed and in neat order and shoes clean. I know I am a bit overboard, but what else has an old lady have to do? If I could go dancing I wouldn't care?
6. Bad language! or contention! It makes me really nervous and I just want to run away and hide! I can think of lots of other things, but they just don't matter!

Okay! if you read this you are tagged!

Appendage to my previous blogs!

2008-10-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

OPPS! I made a mistake on Brylen's name! Also, we had a fun time at DeAnn and Russells on Sunday evening.......She helped make the good food too! And also, Debbie brought food! Thanks to my girls for all the help! And thanks to my son Jeff, for updating my computer and helping me on it! I love you all so much! And it is wonderful to feel the love of everyone with togetherness! It is the greatest thing in the world to feel this! JUST THE LOVE FOR ONEANOTHER!

I will let DeAnn post on her blog on the fun time we had at her house. She took lots of pictures too.

Sara and Elias visiting with us too!

2008-10-14T09:34:00.000-07:00

Our Grandaughter,Sara, and Elias DeLane, came to visit with Shanda and her family and all of us! It was great! We loved seeing them! Elias loved playing with the train and wanted to take cake home to his big brother Isaiah, who was taking a nap, and some more for himself!.....they are such cute boys and we are glad to have them living back in Milford.

I have more pictures with Kenny and Shanda, but I took them with the 35 mm. Which I will need to get developed....I wasn't thinking! Maybe DeAnn has some on her digital camera. Anyway, I hope I haven't left anything out because it was all a wonderful weekend. Now, lets just get another new great- grandbaby Melissa, Brian and little Neeley! Just Can't wait! And by the way today is Jeslyn's Birthday also, and we are going to her party! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SHANDA, AND JESLYN, AND HOPEFULLY BABY BYRLEN!

And time goes on!

2008-10-14T09:16:00.000-07:00

Russell and DeAnn spend lots of time with us. Also, Kerstin and Tyson......And then Sara and little Elias. It was such a wonderful weekend.

Sunday morning Leticia, Bianca, and Elina showed up to go to church with me! They loved it!

Then here came Debbie and Craig to Sacrament Meeting and to Gospel Doctrine class, where I gave the lesson on that day!

After my class I looked for the girls .....they were not waiting in the hall, so I preceded to look for them, as we were not going to stay for 3rd block. Well......to my happy surprise they loved it so much with the Young Woman, that when I looked into the classroom....sure enough they wanted to stay until church was over. So I went to Relief Society. I felt such a happy emotion to have more of my family join me in The Gospel of Jesus Christ, which I know is where we belong! I know it provides us with the plan of happiness......and the way families can be together forever. I look forward to the happiness of having them join again with me soon! You will never know the happiness I felt that day.

We came home from church and all joined for dinner of just Hoggies and lots of goodies. Elina helped me make a cake for her mommy, Shanda. We celebrated her birthday a little early. Which is the 14th.

I will post more pictures.

Fun family time!

2008-10-14T09:03:00.000-07:00

Kerstin and Aunt DeAnn arrived to give us a hand at their expertise! What a good time! And more fun visiting!

Then Jeff, showed up and Debbie and Craig and we all enjoyed our time together with lots of food!

Great Weekend with Family!

2008-10-14T08:53:00.000-07:00

SCRAP BOOKING!

What a great weekend! Shanda, Kenny and the girls...Leticia, Bianca and Elina came for a visit. We hadn't seen them for such a long time!

Grandma Ann made a folder for each of them and we scrapbooked for hours....it was so fun! as we visited!

Grandpa Swede at the Milford Airport

2008-10-14T08:17:00.000-07:00

This is a very large airplane.... a Twin Engine Otter... it landed at the Milford airport where Grandpa Swede, fueled it up with 360 gallons of jet fuel! It is from Alberta Canada and on it's way to the South Pole. It belongs to the British Government and is a Antartic Explorer Survey Plane. Notice the ski's on it, which can assist the landing on ice and snow. This occurs each year!

Notice Grandpa standing by it in the first picture......airplanes and the airport is his life most of the time!

4th Picture Tag

2008-10-14T08:10:00.000-07:00

Here's how the game works: post the 4th picture from the 4th folder in your pictures. Way easy.

Love your Blogs and Pictures!

2008-10-07T11:27:00.000-07:00

I just tried to put some pictures on my blog of Grandpa and a big airplane. I can't make my camera download. (Stupid Me). Just don't know what I am doing wrong. Will do that at a later blog.
Anyway, I loved reading all the new blogs today, and looking at all the precious pictures.....hope Lissi, gets that new baby soon! I'm excited! Dayna is going to have a new baby in January and Kerstin in May, so we are getting a lot of greats! It is exciting! there is nothing more precious, or that brings more love into this world.
DeDe hasn't blogged for awhile either. I'm watching for one! Decided I couldn't complain if I didn't either.
Don't I have just the cutest grandchildren? I need to get pictures from all the others too, on my camera, so I can post them too. I just talked to Jeslyn the other day! What a doll! She goes to Kindergarten already...they grow up so fast!
Crystal, is so good at photography! her pictures are beautiful!
Shanda and her family will be coming on Saturday and staying until Monday....will be so glad to see them all. It has been a long time and we have really missed them. Have been getting stuff together for the girls to scrapbook....I have lots of pictures of them and thought they might like to do this so they don't get bored.
Well, better get working on my lesson for Sunday! Until next time......
Love all your blogs!

"Oldie but Goldie" Twins"

2008-09-29T13:38:00.000-07:00

Ok! every one seems to blog in 3's so here goes.......I don't have another recent picture of my hubby, so I am going to post an "oldie". I mean a really "oldie". This is probably one of the only vacations we ever took together alone, in our married life. Actually, we haven't taken many vacations in our 53 years together. We planned them, but something always came up more important within our family. We went to Encinada, Mexico. Had a blast and bought all kinds of good stuff to bring back at a great price. We are sure all of our kids had fun while we were gone!

And by the way we use to dress alike alot! This was in the year 1973....(long time ago). Great Memory!

On My way to Church! and on my way to somewhere?

2008-09-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

Sunday...my favorite day of the week! .....I'm on my way out my door to church. I'm teaching on this day! but, think I learn more than I teach! It takes alot of time to prepare my lesson......It's kinda' scary, but I love it!

My Competiton!

2008-09-29T13:14:00.000-07:00

My hubby loves the airport and the airplanes, which is my biggest competition. This one is quite unusual! Just can't imagine why he really likes this one! Can you? ....the lady on it is very pretty!

Nils I miss you!

2008-09-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking about Nils, alot lately, and how much I miss him! He use to come for lunch on school days, and since then the "Mississippi Mud" icecream Sandwiches don't get eaten, or the white cheese. I miss my grandkids coming for lunch and visiting with them.
Isn't Nils handsome! I don't see his pictures much on the blogs....he just loves his little nieces and nephews! I can't download the pictures on my camera, to my computer, for some reason.....it just wants to scan from my scanner. So, I thought I would post one I already have on my computer. I've found part of my mind, but not this part yet, but I will keep looking and maybe I can find the problem..
This is such a cute picture of little Neeley and her Uncle Nilsy.
Shanda and her family are going to try to come visit 2 weeks from this Friday. Hope they can make it. We haven't seen them for a long time.
Wish Lindsey could come with them....I mentioned it to her.

I'm a copy cat!

2008-09-22T16:51:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness! I just noticed I picked out the same background as Melissa! Dede was helping me and we couldn't bring some others up. Later I got this one to work by myself....oh well, Melissa, guess we have the same idea and we will probably both change it in a few days. It is nice for the season.
Love,
Gram

In Memory

2008-09-22T07:41:00.000-07:00

Just can't forget Sept. 22, and our baby boy who left us three years ago on this day. We really miss him! but just look at this great picture! His football # was 22 and he left at 11:22 on that day!

BUT... TO THE HAPPY AND POSITIVE SIDE.......THIS IS HIS BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY BODY~ HE IS HAPPY AND OUT OF PAIN. THIS IS THE only WAY WE WANT TO REMEMBER HIM NOW!

We are going to the cemetery and re-decorate his and Laurie's resting place today for fall.

He was such a blessing in all of our lives and taught our family some of the greatest lessons any of us could receive. He is with his sister, our Laurie and her son, our grandson, so they are not alone. I'm sure he is teaching our Casey on the otherside.

I am so happy I know the plan for sure and we can be together again....I am doing the very best I can to make this happen!

WE LOVE YOU LANEY!

What???

2008-09-19T08:11:00.000-07:00

What???? I don't know what to say!...can you imagine that from me! Granny who never shuts up?
Actually, I believe I have lost my mind and I can't find it. Or it is so over flowing with information it is stuck. I know there must be lots to say, but can't begin.
I lost my paper with information I wrote down of instructions and need to find them! so I can change my blog. (forgot how to do that too!) and pictures. I can still type though!
Well, one thing I can tell you... we are so relieved with the news that Grandpa Swede's cancer is gone. He doesn't have to have treatment at this time. They will keep a close watch on it, so if it comes back. What a blessing!
My family and friends are great blessings and I love you all very much!
For now...I'm going searching....I forgot what for, but I am going!
Til' then I love you!

Just a little update

2008-08-25T07:49:00.000-07:00

It's been quite awhile since I blogged on my own blog......I don't have any pictures for you today though, but will work at that.
It has been a really good month, but also a trying one! I just loved seeing all the grandkids and great grandkids and reading all your blogs......It makes my time more enjoyable, as I have been hiding out in my fort, from my enemy the allergies......not at all fun!. But, I have so many blessing, so I must not complain.
Grandpa Swede's stomach healed up well and is doing good, but now is waiting for a little cancer surgery, which was to be on Wednesday of this week. We don't know what he will do now, as his Cancer Doctor Ellsworth, was killed in the airplane crash. What a sad and upsetting event. Our heart just goes out to those families. I am so glad that I know God's plan and they must have passed their test here on Earth. They were all so very dedicated to helping people!
Anyway, we will try for a new plan for Grandpa's surgery.
Church was so nice yesterday, as the returned missionaries spoke. My gospel doctrine class was wonderful! The class is what makes it that way and the spirit they bring to it. The class is always so great to participate. A few weeks ago Jeep and Nisha and Lary Carter, just made the lesson. Jeep was hillarious! They are always so willing to help whenever ask. And yesterday I was so thrilled, as Dr. Spaulding was able to attend class. He is an amazing man, a great example for enduring. We are so blessed to have both the Livingston and Spaulding families in our ward!
Well, I guess I will stop for this time and get to something else.
Look forward to seeing everyone!
Love you all!
Gram

2008-08-14T07:31:00.000-07:00

Anyone who wants to play...
This is Fun!
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember--it can be funny, weird, awkward, random, etc.!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Grandpa got shot by a rock!

2008-08-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

Well, I can't get a picture I took from the camera...something is wrong. I took a picture of Grandpa's belly.

Will just have to tell you about it! Seems everyone in town knows about it and was really concerned.

He has been waiting all month for this old McDonald house to be torn down....the day finally came. Mike's Tires bought it to enlarge his business. He even took this picture days before and had his camera to take pictures as it was coming down. A very large track hoe came in on a big trailer. Grandpa parked and I sat in the car to watch from the far south end of the old Maverick parking lot. There were a lot of people standing around the track hoe, as they were unloading it. The track threw a rock. All of a sudden I saw Grandpa headed back to the car. Holding his belly and blood pouring from his hands. He couldn't stop it~ I grabbed my face masks and some napkins and stuffed the wound and drove him to the hospital in Milford. They told me there, not to loose any time and get him to the Beaver hospital, but not to go so fast that I would wreck.......they gave him lots of thick gauze and told him not to let go of it as it was running like a rippling river.....he is on blood thinners, but they also thought the rock was still in it. It was about the size if a 22 bullet.....went right through his shirt and thank goodness into the fattest part of his belly. They exrayed, and stitched him up with 4 stitches, gave him 2 weeks of antibiotics. I wanted to post a picture of his belly as he seems to enjoy showing everyone his wound and everyone asks to see it! It is really quite gross, but very bruised and colorful! He is more concerned about not getting even one picture of the old house coming down! And so thankful that it didn't hit one of the little kids standing there. It could have killed them. It is the one time he is glad he had a fat roll on his tummy! It could have been worse.

GUESS WHO?????

2008-07-27T20:51:00.000-07:00

Aren't they cute!!!!!

And it's a real live tree too!

Here's a clue.....(notice the little boy with no clothes on except his underwear!)

"More Memories"

2008-07-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

"Thought I would post another picture of Russell and DeAnn's wedding! We are all much younger then, but fun to remember back! This one has our Jeff and Laney in it too! Great memories! We need to try to live everyday so that we can have those wonderful memories. To see them in picture is even more fun! When you get old as the hills like me and Gramp, they are the things that mean so much to you! KEEP CREATING MEMORIES!.... IT'S IMPORTANT!!!

Love this Picture!

2008-07-24T17:36:00.000-07:00

As I was going through the pictures downloaded on my computer I came to this one. I love it!... to see my girls together when DeDe got married. Laurie was her maid of honor. I have the most beautiful girls! Debbie couldn't attend. She lived in California. We really miss Laurie. We haven't seen her for 26 years. We do have another little Laurie though. Emma is named after her...(Emma Laurie)and she has that same bubbly personality and is a real go-getter like Laurie! She is a cutie!
Thought Shanda's girls might like to see their Grandma Laurie.

Grandpa Swede and the girls!

2008-07-24T17:22:00.000-07:00

Thought you might like to see this picture taken at DeAnn's. It was awhile ago.....little Emma has grown up to much!
DeAnn's now a blonde and Debbie is a brunette.....And grandpa stays the same and gram just has more wrinkles! (they call those wrinkles "wisdom") I'm not so sure about that!

Swede and Brother Orlyn on their Ship

2008-07-22T13:44:00.000-07:00

Can you imagine these two "Hell Raisers" on the same Ship? That's exactly what they did until Orlyn got transferred.

They are splicing a mooring line....which ties the ship to the dock.

Picture of my Honey!

2008-07-22T13:36:00.000-07:00

The good looking Sailor I feel in love with!

"Getting it Right at Last"

2008-07-22T11:33:00.000-07:00

Hey! I finally did something right!!!!!

Now I am sending a picture from a wedding we went to in Cedar on Saturday night.

My half brother "Ken Lambeth is performing the Wedding Ceremony of his son Tyler and his new wife Ashlee. Ken has three children. They are all married now. Ken is the Bishop in his ward. They are a really nice family. I will email more pictures later.

Granny's Gardens

2008-07-22T11:10:00.000-07:00

Goofed It!

2008-07-22T11:03:00.000-07:00

"Well I really messed the last one up!" Thought I had lost the writing and duplicated the message! I'll try again later!...... [LATER]....guess what? DeDe told me how to fix it! Wow, it did work. I figured out what I did. I picked white for the color, so I couldn't read it and wrote it again. All I had to do was highlight and add color.

Wish Me Luck!

2008-07-22T10:14:00.000-07:00

Well here goes.....I'm trying to download pictures to send. Grandpa Swede took this picture ..... sneaking up on me while I was detailing our car. He thought I looked pretty cool in his hat and had a good laugh! What a sight for sore eyes. I think I should name this one "Granny is an Alien".Well,

Special Invitation

2008-07-20T08:23:00.000-07:00

I haven't blogged for awhile......but I am going to when I figure out the picture thing! (just lost my mind again and need to find it!)
THIS IS A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL OF MY FAMILY......I invite all of you to move back to Milford, because I really miss all of you! How wonderful it would be to have all of our family together always! I know we will never get out of here to visit you and we miss you all so much!......the kids are all growing up so fast! We don't want to miss any of it!
I know there is one way this can happen ! "Families can be together Forever" It will be a long time, but it can happen in our next life where everything is possible......We just need to work at making it happen while we are here!
What a glorious thought! I was just sitting here thinking about all of this on my favorite day of the week...Sunday.
Hey! I am just sharing my thoughts and dreams with you!
I know this is a bit on the serious side.
Remember how much we love you and miss you and how important family is to all of us.

Fun!

2008-07-07T07:55:00.000-07:00

Well, no pictures again this blog, but wanted to say we had a great 4th of July weekend. Went to the parade where I saw my brother Clint and his wife Karma and daughter, Melanie. After which Stacy, Eric and their children had arrived from Seattle. I took DeLana and Alex to the park for food and concessions! They had a ball. Later, we had fireworks Jeff and DeAnn, Rachel and Lance came and Nettie and Dustin and their boys! We all had fun or at least I sure did! the best fireworks were the display Dustin did after the community ones......I felt just like a kid again and the little ones were having such a good time! They were beautiful!
We had a nice dinner at DeAnn's on Saturday. Debbie and Craig came, Jeff and Stacy and their family. DeAnn, her girls and myself, made to much food as usual, but everyone really enjoyed it! The little ones were so cute! Lance really loved Grandpa Swede, and Grandpa loved every minute of it! Lance and Grandpa made up their on language to communicate, but don't believe either understood one another. They made us all laugh! Jaxon and Jase where little charmers as usual and all the kids were really good! and so much fun!
Sunday I went to church and taught my lesson....thought it was terrible, but I got phone calls when I got home, telling me it was good.....surprising when the spirit is in your classroom. I'm sure that is what made the lesson a good one. Melissa and Brian came to our house Sunday evening with DeAnn and we had a quick visit, but it was really special for them to come to see us. Little Neeley is a doll. Stacy and family were here to eat, chicken was barbecued and Kerstin made her delicious Cheesy Potatoes.
Well, it was a great weekend....sorry it had to end! We will probably go to DeAnn's today to visit Melissa and Neeley and Rachel and Lance too. Little ones are so fun!
Wish everyone lived closer and I was younger with more energy......It is so much fun to be with everyone and play with the kids!
Til next time....Love you all!

Hello Again!

2008-07-03T06:47:00.000-07:00

Well Hello again!
I do have big plans...have taken lots of pictures and Grandpa Swede has taken some also. Some of those I don't want to post!#* But will probably have to....it's his idea. Just need to take the time and figure it out again!
We have been detailing our cars, yard work etc. It's pretty hot for us, but better than winter.
Enjoy all of your blogs and love you all.
Until later....Love ya!

Grandpa Swede says "Summers Here"

2008-06-26T19:09:00.000-07:00

Grandpa Swede's ready for Summer! He has put on his shorts and that's the sign of Summer. He was just ready to walk out the door for his trip to Salt Lake to his Doctor. He made it back in really good time. He left at 9:00 and was back home at 5:00. Haven't heard any results from his Cat Scan, so guess no news is good news!
This is my first post from my camera ......I'm learning! Hooray!

Grandpa Swede at the Milford Airport

2008-06-23T20:49:00.000-07:00

Wow! I am just playing around with my blog.....think I have learned to post a picture!

This is a picture taken at the airport where Grandpa Swede works.....he is fueling this plane, which Senator Orrin Hatch flew in on.

I'M BACK!...

2008-06-22T12:06:00.001-07:00

Well, I believe I'm back to my old self again!....I went to Stake Conference this morning. It was really good! I really miss when I can't attend church.
Grandpa Swede went to Salt Lake for his cat scan and made it home in good time, without any problems on his way. We don't have the results yet. I took some pictures of him to post on my blog, but now have to have someone help me with putting them on. I'm such a ditz.....my memory is about as long as it takes to blink. I just need to write down the order of doing everything.
We went to DeAnn's on Friday evening for a barbecue with them. Nettie and the boys were there. How cute they are! Jase sang us songs and entertained us and little Jaxon, joined right in with the singing and doing big boy and patty cake! He even gave grandpa Swede a kiss, but only one! He shuddered and made a sound of "no more kisses". His mustache tickled him. He is such a busy happy baby. Jase sang his favorite song with Grandpa Swede, "I went to the Animal Fair", he thought it was pretty cool Grandpa sang it with him. I believe grandpa taught it to all of his grandchildren, and they have passed it on.
Well, I think I will study my lesson for next Sunday. It's time I get back on track.
Until next time.....Love you all!

Dear Journal........

2008-06-18T13:41:00.000-07:00

Have been reminded again to get blogging (my DeDe)......I have been slacking! We are finally over the stomach flu, but the allergies are off the chart! (this too shall pass). Well, it is hot here in Milford now, the flowers are beginning to grow, but it is hard to keep them watered with all the wind we have had. I will take some pictures when they are blooming. I have about forgot everything Crystal taught me about blogging, so will have to figure it out.
Grandpa Swede goes to Salt Lake, tomorrow for a cat scan on his lungs. I wanted to go with him and be dropped off in Provo at my allergist, but it would be a long wait for him to come back to pick me up. Allergies are bad up there to and I don't know if I could make it that long in the doctors office. He won't stay over night in a motel, like we use to when we lived in Winnemucca. There is one right by the doctors office. We will have to make an appointment just for my doctor later. Sure could use the treatment now though.
We do have lots of exciting good news! Stacy and her family will be coming to Milford on July 4th and 5th. they live near Seattle & work in Seattle. We have never met her husband, or her youngest little boy Alex. We are excited to see them. Sure wish Danny and his wife, who we haven't met, were coming also.
Leticia, emailed us today and said her and her mom Shanda are coming to visit this summer. They live in Fernley, Nv. It will be really nice! we haven't seen them forever either. If every one was here at the same time we could have a family reunion. We wish we could travel to visit everyone, but our health just won't allow it, or maybe grandpa's work schedule won't allow it!!!!! (my pet pieve), he doesn't need to work every weekend and holiday. We need to get with it or we will be too old. We could at least make a days travel at a time or something. Guess, our destiny is Milford forever. It's fine to be our home, but need to get away from here once in awhile. (depressing).
So much for the complaining......as I watch all the awful stuff on the news throughout the world we are very blessed!
I am really excited! One of my favorite people, Larry Whittaker, my bishop from the 2nd Ward, has been put in the Stake Presidency. He will be so good! I will never forget all the support he gave me during the time of Laney's last years. I got my drinking water from his house by the gallons for years, and he and Adrianne always made me feel welcome. I'm sure it was inconvenient for them at times. I will always be indebted to them. They are both very special !
I am very blessed to have family here in Milford! I don't know what I would ever do without them! I still have that wild blood running through my veins to travel.....I use to just jump in the car and go wherever I was needed, or wanted to go. Guess, I just can't accept the change. I should just remember all the things I did do! or maybe that's what makes me antzy.
Well, the highlight of my day is to read all the blogs and emails from my dear family. They really make me smile! Kerstin, comes to visit daily, she has her drivers license now and seems to be fine. She is very busy with 2 jobs...I enjoy her visits.
When I figure out how to send pictures I will.
Until then............love ya!

Excitement at our house!

2008-06-12T12:09:00.000-07:00

I am really behind on my bloggin' The stomach flu hit our house.....I just started to feel just a little better...thinking my hubby had missed it, when he came down with it this morning! It's a bad one! You think you are going to die (funny!) no such luck! you just have to tuff it out. Looked it up on the internet and it said old people (that's us) can take up to 10 days to get over it!....that's good news!

I've lost 7 lbs. don't want to loose anymore. My diet has been water, apples and rice cakes. I am now eating a little bit of steamed potatoes.

Anyway, I haven't been up to [commenting] on all your blogs, but just love them all! They are so exciting! the kids are all so cute!

Will blog again and comment at a later time, when this old body gets a little better.

Love ya all!

"Pucky and Poopie"

Gram and Gramp

Practicing

2008-06-04T20:30:00.000-07:00

Well, I am practicing my blogging. Crystal helped me, but I think it is going to take time.....can't teach old dogs new tricks very fast!

I Belong

2008-06-04T20:19:00.000-07:00

This is the temple (Salt Lake) where I was endowed...

I was sealed to my parents in the Provo, Temple.

2008-06-04T18:20:00.000-07:00

Create Fake Magazine Covers with your own picture at MagMyPic.com

Since you all voted on my poll that I should have been a model, I thought I would humor you. By the way, an interesting fact about myself; I attended and graduated from Modeling School in the year 1986.

My Newest Poem

2008-06-04T10:57:00.000-07:00

My newest poem, I will call it:
Blogger
Today is the day before tomorrow...
It's cloudy and windy and allergies are horrible,
But, it's a condition that you can not borrow.
I know this poem is a bit ridiculous!
No rhythm, nor rhyme ... it is somewhat hideous!
Happy I'll be as the day goes forward ...
Crystal and DeAnn are coming to teach the process ...
Of how to be a real blogger and become a success!
Now, DeDe will be happy, she says "Mom get busy"
She is watching for my blog, but it makes her dizzy.
Soon they will teach me and I will proclaim!....
"I'm the greatest blogger and you're all the same"
Now I know this poem is a simple disaster
But, I will blog til' my fingers go faster
THE END

"Bad Girl"

2008-06-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

Well, it's Sunday and I feel like "old rotten socks". My sweet daughter DeAnn, gave my lesson today. I haven't been able to handle the paper and ink or concentrate on my lesson this week, (old age ya' think?) Love church, but don't think I could handle the perfume today. My allergies have made me sick with asthma....or maybe I have made myself sick. I worked in the yard alot this week (my place next to heaven). It was a mess and the flowers I bought were going to die. Maybe, my allergies will be better with in a week or two. It doesn't seem to matter if I am in the house or outside. In fact with my mask on, I believe I have been some better outside. If I ever figure it out, I will become an allergist!... It does depress me though. I'm not a patient person when it comes to being held down by all this nonsense of allergy. I'm a doer. Oh well! I have watched KBYU on T.V. and they have church, but can't partake of the sacrament! It is very rare if I miss and sometimes even go to DeAnn's ward (my old ward) some Sunday's when mine is over. It is the place that makes me feel so good and just makes my whole week better!
I might have to give up teaching.....but still go to my meetings! yet I love to teach!
Well, my pity party must end! and get onto something else, but don't know what. (boring......!)
My blogging is a blessing! and to get to read all of yours!
Til' next time....... which will be more postive.
Love ya all!

PLANTING FLOWERS

2008-05-29T20:31:00.000-07:00

My aching back!!! I finally got out into my yard this afternoon to plant flowers.....got carried away and stayed out until 9:00 and it was pretty dark and grandpa had gone to bed already. I got the front gardens prepared and planted and my planters also. Now, if they just grow and bloom I will take a picture of them and post them on my blog. I decided to to mow the front lawn, so at least one side of the house will look better. I wondered if I would ever get that much done. It has been a cold late spring this year. Actually I think it is just here now.
My flowers are usually blooming and growing pretty big by now. If my allergies are ok tomorrow I will finish the rest. I didn't realize I bought so many plants.
Well, that's about all I have to say tonight, except I am glad the day is about over. It was just a year ago today that Selma passed away. I know Grandpa thought about it all day and felt bad. Time flies to fast.
Good night.
Love Ya!

Granny"s Grumble

2008-05-27T20:26:00.000-07:00

Grandpa just went to bed.....he was so tired he worked lots of hours today at the airport...(the crop dusters were flying all day). It was to quiet around here and still is. I have to keep the lights out so grandpa doesn't wake up, so it's the computer or the T.V. only. Seems like when I get into a project I need the whole house and I'm to noisy as I go through the house and turn on lights.
Well, yesterday was fun! I went to Cedar City with DeAnn and Crystal. That is always fun! Got to see Lynette, Dustin and the boys. They are just to-ooo cute! And Kendra was her usual cute little self as always! What happy little ones. Jase has an imagination that doesn't quit! He was really entertaining believe me! Little Jaxon is a little hunk and just eats and smiles continually. I have two little red haired great-grandbabies. Have been waiting for that red hair forever and we finally got 2 at almost the same time. How's that for coincidence?
We went shopping, mostly did the Wal Mart thing, which is always crazy. We had so much stuff to bring home we were wedged between the packages. It was fun though, we didn't mind at all. It is always fun to get out of Dodge, where the sidewalks roll up at sundown. Only because there is no where else to go. Actually, I wouldn't mind getting into a little trouble, but QVC is about all the trouble I can find. I can order to much stuff and spend to much money, so had to kind of give that up for awhile, now that I have the bill paid off.
Kersty and Jeslyn stopped by today for awhile which was nice.....Dayna is pregnant and so sick with morning sickness. Kerstin helps her and watches Jeslyn for her whenever she can. She was so cute! She said "mama's sick and I had a fever for 30 days". She played with the toys for awhile and they had icecream, then went to plant flowers at Jeffs. My family is the highlight of my day! I love the phone calls and visits.
Well, when I learn how to send pictures maybe I can be a little more interesting. This sounds a little boring I'd say......but better Luck next time. Till then toddle-do.....Love ya!

2008-05-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

Well, I think I have got a little carried away...But, this is really fun! Keep your blocgs coming I love them! My experiment worked.
Love ya!

2008-05-26T08:02:00.000-07:00

HEY! THIS IS REALLY FUN! JUST RECEIVED MY FIRST COMMENT!

GRANDPA SWEDE IS WORKING AT THE AIRPORT ALL WEEK! SO I DON'T SEE HIM MUCH! AND I MISS HIM. HOW COULD I NOT? IT WILL BE 53 YEARS ON JUNE 3RD.LITTLE NEELEY WAS OUR ANNIVERSARY SURPRISE 2 YEARS AGO. WHAT A SPECIAL GIFT!

IT IS RAINING TODAY BUT IF IT QUITS I WILL PLANT MY FLOWERS!

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE....LOVE YOU ALL!