Sunday, January 4, 2009

Well I have been doing a really lousy job at blogging this last little bit (OK, 2 months!) so I will put forth an earnest effort to be more consistent with my posts. At the very least I will post a picture (because, as you know, a picture is worth a thousand words!)
First pics are of Henry's Birthday party on Dec 16th. We had a good time. Thanks to everyone for sending cards and gifts.
Next is Christmas time. We had record breaking amounts of snow here. It kept snowing day after day. At the height of it, we had more than 24 inches! I haven't worked in a months due tothe economy and the weather, so we have been sledding and building snowmen and snow tunnels. I have been playing "cooking" with Fern and cars with Henry.
We had a "black and white" Christmas: white because of the snow on the ground and black because the power was off all of Christmas day! We still had a lot of fun.
For New Years we went to my parents house in eastern WA. The pass was icy and was not a fun drive. Once we got there we had grat time andate tons and tons of great food. I Don't know why the computer is underlining everything, but I can not turn it off!! I hate computers. We went bowling with my Fam, and that was pretty fun. I think out of 7 people Henry got 3rd place!

About the new Family Picture: This is and 8x8' mural that I have been painting for the last 6 months. I felt that my dinning room wall was too blah. I have put nearly 75 hours into it. It is painted in Interoir Latex! (well I can find it in relativly large quantities for free) This painting is based on a realization that I had during the Preisthood Session confernce last spring. I had been searching for my place in the universe; how I fit in. Then I realized that I have my own universe that I fit into just fine, and that no other meaning can/will be more meaningful. I am grateful for hte Gospel and the knowledge of the eternal nature of the family. My univese will last forever.

Any way Happy New Year to everybody!


3 comments:

terrie, jackson, lexie said...

Yeah, my buddies are back!!! I have so missed seening posts and pictures! Henry, Happy Belated Birthday Wish!!! Lots of HUGS and KISSES for you!!!

Love and Wishes for 2009!

later, gator

terrie, jackson, lexie said...

oh, and that murral is awesome!

Riley said...

I like the new familt portrait pic! Oh, and I looove snow! Glad to see all is well.

Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala
Continously inhabited for over 550 years.

Sweet

Sweet
This is my favorite shot. I even got an indigenous family in there.

My 1949 GM Frigidaire

My 1949 GM Frigidaire
Isn't she sweet.

Outdoor Nuts

We Love being outdoors, whether it's hiking, or camping, or yard work, or what-not.
When you live in Seattle you have to appreciate every dry moment! (and some wet ones too)

Poopoo Point

Dorothy Lake trail

Lyn on top of Huayna Picchu

Lyn on top of Huayna Picchu
This is the mountain visible behind and above the famous Macchu Picchu, which you can see in the background behind her.

Tulips

Tulips
Henry & Fern in LaConner

Henry & Fern front porch

Henry & Fern front porch
I just thought that this looks like an old 50's photo