Teresa's Memories

Meet the "Voice of the Aggies"

2012-02-02T00:59:00.000-07:00

What has Al been up to? Doing Games and Getting Honors....that's all!

2012-02-02T00:53:00.002-07:00

Creating

2012-02-02T00:47:00.002-07:00

Creating

Couldn't say it any better!
"Woman was born to create...in creating she becomes herself, accomplishes her destiny. Her whole life is only an initiation into creative power. To create is not merely to produce a work...it is to give out ones own individuality."-Jeanne De Vietinghoff

Wow, where have I been? PINTEREST!

2011-12-18T00:31:00.013-07:00

I have discovered a site that is so fun and inspiring...I spend way too much time there, but it makes me happy. You find pictures and "pin" them on in categories on your "boards". Lots of repins from the others on the site. Anyway, it's been interesting to me to see exactly what my favorite things are. I have categories like Christmas, Winter, Intriging People, Sewing, Travel, Home Sweet Home, Hearts...Quotes I like. I stay quite consistant with what I like. Anyway, I've loved it. Here are some of the pics I've found by being on the site.

I actually make a framed Santa similar to this one :

I just discovered that I blogged about Pinterest awhile ago! And posted some of the same pictures....well, I still love it!

2011-11-11T01:41:00.001-07:00

"The tighter you try and hold on to something that you are afraid of losing, the more you are pushing it away. Those thoughts are filled with fear, and if you continue to persist, what you fear the most will come upon you.
Fear nothing - just think about what you want. It feels so much better."

Thank you Debbie Raymond. This quote is from "The Secret".
Very wise words I need to live by!

Beautiful Pictures & Quotes

2011-11-10T01:19:00.007-07:00

I enjoy these pictures and quotes. INSPIRED! To look for beautiful words and enjoy the beauty around me!

Christmas Books

2011-11-10T01:12:00.009-07:00

Well I know it's too early, but I love my Christmas Books. I think I love the covers of the books most of all! I wish my kids were 7 years olds and we could read one book every night before bed! Well...maybe not. But, I think it would be really nice to try to read as a family, take turns, whatever, and enjoy these books. They make me happy!

Here's the thing....

2011-11-10T01:04:00.005-07:00

I have been consumed lately with this site I have found called "Pinterest". A person posts pictures of favorite things on their own boards. I have boards for Christmas, My Home, Things I love, Embracing Winter (which I am trying to do so I don't go crazy this year), FOOD (I have so many new ideas and recipes!), and pretty things, wonderful quotes...So I'm just enjoying it so much! I find it inspiring. For example, here are some of the pictures I find "Romantic".....or that I like, or that I put in the "Gifts" category:

I have to go back to Pinterest now....!

Poetic

2011-11-10T00:57:00.002-07:00

Helplessly Hoping by Steve Stills

Helplessly hoping
Her harlequin hovers nearby
Awaiting a word
Gasping at glimpses
Of gentle true spirit
He runs, wishing he could fly
Only to trip at the sound of good-bye

Wordlessly watching
He waits by the window
And wonders
At the empty place inside
Heartlessly helping himself to her bad dreams
He worries
Did he hear a good-bye? Or even hello?

They are one person
They are two alone
They are three together
They are four for each other

Stand by the stairway
You'll see something
Certain to tell you confusion has its cost
Love isn't lying
It's loose in a lady who lingers
Saying she is lost
And choking on hello

They are one person
They are two alone
They are three together
They are four for each other

I love these lyrics. I love how he has used words that start with the same letter throughout his sentences. I think it's brilliant. I've thought about this song for months now...just the way the words flow. I love it.

Favorite words.....

2011-10-17T23:29:00.000-06:00

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes.
e. e. cummings

I like this.....

2011-10-17T23:24:00.000-06:00

"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time."
-Anna Freud

Our Trip to Williamsburg

2011-09-26T02:17:00.015-06:00

Our Historical Trip....Also known as the Catch Our Breath Trip We Never Thought We Would Take!

We went to Historic Williamsburg downtown the first day. It was hot and humid and I was red-faced! It was easy to get back to, and so we went there a few more times, once to hear Thomas Jefferson talk and get a pic with him. The next day we went to Yorktown , the next day was Jamestown , and finally we drove into Washington DC and saw Arlington Cemetery and the other landmarks. The next day we lounged! I was tired. Al was tired and battled a cold the whole time. Our Villa was bigger than my upstairs of my house! We had 4 TV's, two big bedrooms and beds, two living rooms, two kitchens...Al took over the "west Wing" and I had the other wing. It was great for sleeping because he was coughing. Our trip home was smooth and we were really pleased with the entire trip. I learned a ton!

The country is beautiful in Virginia! Green, and clean. Jamestown and Yorktown are State Parks. We watched short movies at the Visitor Centers at both places and they were very good. I was glad to learn my American History all over again!

Our Colonial Villa

2011-09-04T02:06:00.003-06:00

I received this sweet picture of a mama bird protecting her baby birds. I just loved it. There was also a scripture that goes with it.....
"He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection." Psalm 91:4

Ahhhhhhhhh.

Happy Birthday to Me!

2011-08-15T01:24:00.006-06:00

Happy Birthday to me! Aug,11th....another year to live my wonderful life! I sure love my husband and kids...friends, my Mom, my family. New bike and dinner! Perfect!

My Cake:

Gotta ride my bike now....Bye!

The Day After

2011-08-09T21:28:00.002-06:00

Sometimes life gets so complicated, chaotic, & overwhelming...that we simply can't help but break down. Good news: although the break down is frustrating/exhausting, it ALSO helps cleanse & clear your mind. It releases negative thoughts/energy. THIS "temporary cleared" mind CAN be the VERY thing that finally helps you! Why? You have had a breakdown & flushed it all out. NOW...you're in a calmer st...ate. You have the "sudden ability to clearly focus" MORE than ever, especially than before! You're mind is temporary stronger & sharper. This helps your logical reasoning, which leads to faster/stronger decision making, which eases future stress. So next time you have a break down, think: "OK. I just flushed ALL the negative out! Done. I'm NOW very clear & sharp for the moment. So I can do this. Time to focus, plan, & tackle it!" Then use that courage in you & get started. You can do it. :)

Tomorrow......

2011-08-09T01:16:00.004-06:00

Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday. John Wayne

Thank You, Alice, I had a really bad day. This helped.

Happy Anniversary Baby, Got you on my Mind

2011-08-05T01:47:00.003-06:00

On August 4, 1979, I became the bride of Al Lewis. We celebrated today by going to a movie and out to dinner at Elements Restaurant. It was all good. I'm so glad for a great man who is good to me and who loves me no matter what! We make each other laugh and we need to laugh alot these days! BUT....where on earth did 32 years go!!!

Aprons

2011-07-19T15:51:00.003-06:00

The History of 'APRONS'

I don't think our kids know what an apron is.

The
principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath because she
only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material.

But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing
hot pans from the oven.

It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.

From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and
sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.

When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids.

And when the weather was cold Grandma wrapped it around her arms.

Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent
over the hot wood stove.

Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.

From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables.

After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.

In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.

When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.

When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men folk knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.

It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace the 'old-time
apron' that served so many purposes.

REMEMBER: Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs on the window sill to thaw.

People could go crazy now trying to figure out how many germs were on that apron.

I don't think I ever caught anything from an apron - except love...

Matt and Peyton's Twins!

2011-07-18T02:00:00.002-06:00

On May 25, 2011, Matt Brown and new wife Peyton, had IDENTICAL twin girls. Their names are Layla Leigh and Ella Rae. The babies were about 6 weeks early, so they had to stay in the hospital for a month. Now, the whole family is doing well, both girls are home, and they all went on a vacation with Ben's family to the beach last week. Here they are!

Royal Wedding!

2011-07-18T01:52:00.007-06:00

Even Paisley, our cat, went to London for the Royal Wedding!

How could I not mention the Royal Wedding! Prince William and Kate Middleton. This event was at the end of April. I am fascinated with Kings and Queens and Princesses. This wedding was just wonderful, and we need wonderful news in the world today!

Happiness.....

2011-07-14T01:04:00.002-06:00

Another quote I love! Took this from Debbie Raymond's Blog. Thanks!!

"The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."

I Saw God Wash the World Last Night

2011-07-10T17:10:00.004-06:00

I couldn't help but think of this poem yesterday...we had a huge rainstorm in the afternoon, it poured! Out of nowhere, actually. But the world is sunny and new today. I love this poem!

I SAW GOD WASH THE WORLD

I saw God wash the World last night
with his sweet showers on high,
and then, when morning came, I saw
Him hang it out to dry.

He washed each tiny blade of grass
and every trembling tree;
He flung his showers against the hill
and swept the billowing sea.

The white rose is a cleaner white,
the red rose is more red,
Since God washed every fragrant face
and put them all to bed.

There's not a bird, there's not a bee
that wings along the way
But is a cleaner bird and bee
than it was yesterday.

I saw God wash the world last night.
Ah, would He had washed me
as clean of all my dust and dirt
as that old white birch tree.

Written by William L. Stidger

I Love This Land

2011-07-01T01:31:00.005-06:00

God Bless the USA!

Here is my summer/patriotic picture of my children 19 years ago!

I hope I never forgert how fortunate I am to live in this great land!
Let the festivities begin!

For My Dad

2011-06-16T18:24:00.000-06:00

If roses grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me. Place them in my dads arms and tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love and miss him, and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile.... Forever my hero... forever in my heart... thank you for so many wonderful memories

Advice from Dad

2011-06-10T01:59:00.003-06:00

My Mom and Dad on their wedding day...waiting for their wedding
breakfast to begin at Zanavoo.

Advice My Dad gave me:

My Dad would always say, "A job worth doing, is worth doing well..."And he would say that he was "RICH" because he had a wonderful family. Mostly, he SHOWED me how to enjoy life. He told me I was beautiful and could do things I didn't think I could do....

2011-06-09T20:51:00.003-06:00

"For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again." ----Benjamin Button

What soothing words! Thanks for posting that on your Facebook today, Holly!

Newport Beach Trip 2011

2011-06-09T00:01:00.022-06:00

Making Family Memories: Newport 2011

WELCOME to THE NEWPORT MARRIOTT VILLAS..you cannot be sad here. Here is a week of good memories and fun times!

Now don't be shy!

There is a new temple not far from the resort, The Newport Beach Temple...beautiful!

The room, the pools, and the view are the reason we go! Newport Marriott is so NICE!

I love the beds! So comfy you just mold right into them. And the pillows are the best!

This outing was a little bit of Heaven! SPRINKLES! Cupcakes that are $3.50 each and YUmmY!!!! I had Key Lime. I want another one.

We spent an evening at the Anaheim Angel's Stadium where the Angels took on the Yankees! It just wasn't the same without Al keeping stats like he usually does, but it was great to see Derek Jeter!!!

Laguna Beach reminds me of Carmel CA. Very unique, shops to browse through, yummy icecream and fudge, and we had a good lunch at Johnny Rockets ...

Crystal Cove was beautiful with these orange flowers!
A very quaint beach with the original old, vintage lunch shack.

I feel so lucky to be able to get away with my wonderful family (we missed you Nick!) and go to such a relaxed, beautiful resort.
And, I love this great guy...I'm so lucky to have him forever!!

So thankful to be a Mom....

2011-05-09T01:38:00.009-06:00

All I ever really wanted to to get married and be a Mom. I am blessed with such a great husband, who loves me and appreciates me. And our two children, I love them so much. Also, my own Mother...what a special lady. I love her so very much too

Osama bin Laden Killed by USA May 1, 2011

2011-05-02T01:16:00.003-06:00

Adolf Hilter confirmed dead on May 1, 1945. Osama bin Laden on May 1, 2011.

God Bless the USA!

Surprising Sickness

2011-04-16T02:40:00.003-06:00

Little did I know.....that a week ago, I would end up with a bad staph infection that would send me to the ER of Logan Regional everyday for a week. NO!!!! This was certainly unexpected. And very serious. Al and I went to the Emergency Room begining April 7 thru the 14th for treatment of two sores I developed (go figure) on my back...I had ultrasounds, IV treatments, packings, unpackings, an allergic reaction to something I was taking (Lisinopril?) and had to have MORE drugs to fight that. I seem to be in the clear now, but will need to keep an eye on things and finish my antibiotics. I have a big drawing on my back that shows how far the red extended. I didn't really want people to know that I had a staph infection, because it sounds like I'm untouchable or something! But I needed the support and care of others and people really came through. For this I am so thankful, and so grateful that the worst is over. I have a really good husband too. He was very supportive and I wince a little when I think of how often he is GONE and how hard it would have been to go through this without him!

"When you have your health, you have everything." I'm a thankful girl today.

Thoughts That Help Me

2011-04-09T19:16:00.003-06:00

Simply Positive
Who said Life was easy or that there is an end to struggle? Just as you have to make a lifestyle healthy eating change & adjust to it till it becomes part of everyday life and no longer a "diet" struggle. You also can deal w/ what negative life brings to you by accepting, adjusting to it, riding it out, gaining strength, knowledge, & ...adapting to it's changes till life gets easier again. With time and experience, you get better at emotinally and physically handling things. The struggle doesn't ever end. But it does get easier. And life becomes smoother. And you grow stronger & taller. And then you can run faster for a longer time. And then, you gain confidence which leads you to challenge yourself. And then, you succeed. It's always a struggle. You just gotta adjust to it..and keep moving on! Head up! You can do it!! Adjust or adapt. :) xoxo

Happy 19th Birthday Andie

2011-04-01T01:47:00.021-06:00

April 1, 2011

Happy Birthday to my daughter! You have been a busy girl ever since day one! What a joy you have been to us. You are beautiful, you are honest with your feelings, and you are funny! I love you, Andie, and I am so thankful that I'm your Mom!

Bring on Spring~

2011-03-22T00:37:00.009-06:00

It won't be long now!

Grey days, go away! I need color and energy, I need Spring!

I love the colors in this quilt!

I miss the baby lambs that used to be on 14th North. :(

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The strawberries and asparagus. MMMM, I need those good foods now!

Neil Young - Harvest Moon Video

2011-03-22T00:35:00.000-06:00

My favorite current song. Makes me happy!!!!

Matt and Peyton's Wedding...Feb. 26, 2011

2011-03-07T00:38:00.010-07:00

Andrea and I and Mom flew to Las Vegas last week for my nephew, Matt's Wedding. We always have such a good time being with family...the wedding was just one more party! Matt married Peyton Ketcham at 6:00 in a building with a big, winding staircase, followed by dancing and dinner. The night before, Ben and Nancy had a nice dinner at their home for close family and friends. It was nice to get away for a few days, eventhough Las Vegas wasn't very warm! We shopped and ate and ate and laughed. Congrats to Matt! Three down and 11 to go ...for grandchildren weddings!

If only....

2011-02-23T23:00:00.000-07:00

"If only we understood who we are and what is in store for us, our hearts would overflow with such gratitude and happiness that it would enlighten even the darkest sorrows with the light and love of God."

A Favorite Quote

2011-02-14T21:59:00.001-07:00

“If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even ...if we're apart.. i'll always be with you.”

Vintage Valentines

2011-02-14T00:52:00.010-07:00

A Very Vintage Valentines Day

And...I'm so grateful I have a Valentine to smile about. His name is Al.

I love this Victorian feeling of hearts, lace, ribbons, roses, old keys, doilies, old boxes, dolls, handkerchiefs, and old letters. My first wedding diamond was a heart-shaped. ROMANCE is the feeling I get from these vintage pictures. And innocence.

I Need Some Sun on my Face

2011-01-29T01:58:00.005-07:00

I need some warm sun on my face!

A Good Sunday

2011-01-24T01:01:00.004-07:00

I feel so good today! Actually, it's already Monday, but yesterday I went to all of my church meetings and I remembered that I feel really good about myself when I'm obedient and try to do what I need to do...even if it's hard. It's about time I pulled things together! I love the Gospel!

Winter 2011

2011-01-15T00:13:00.005-07:00

I can't lie, this time of year nearly kills me off! The dark days, nothing to look forward to, and worst of all...THE COLD! Now, I like to be positive and see the glass half-full, but January is a real challenge for me to be "up"!
Anyway, We are almost half through, and I am looking forward to more Aggie Basketball, a wedding in Las Vegas for my nephew, Matt...we will be going to in Feb. And then the days will get a little warmer and hopefully the sun will shine more!
Until then....I shall hold myself together! Carry on....

Christmas 2010

2010-12-28T16:05:00.013-07:00

I feel like 2010 was a year of great blessings. I was blessed with some troubles I was having, and had lots of support health-wise and from friends and family. I'm so thankful that I came through it OK. Al keeps working hard, traveling with the Aggies for the Football and Basketball games, and doing a good job at KVNU everyday. Nick finally got a good job at Sam's Club, and we pray it will continue. Nick made great improvements with his Diabetes and he looks so good! Andie graduated from High School and had a great summer...going on the the Art Institute to Culinary School. She is taking a long break from that at this time...really long. We are thankful for a warm home, wonderful family, for the Gospel in our lives, good friends, a beautiful place to live, and so much more!
Ok, that was a Christmas letter. But I mean it!
Hope 2011 is a wonderful year, and I look forward to making tons of memories that I can blog!

Our First Christmas in 1978....

Ahhhh, just the 2 of us 32 years later.....

Andie and Jeff after eating the Turkey Dinner. I hope this dinner becomes a tradition, Al did a GREAT job!

A colored version of one of our Christmas card Poses. Minus one cat, I think.

Our Tree this Year:

The cats thought it was so neat to get in the small boxes left over from our boots!

Hold On

2010-12-25T21:58:00.000-07:00

I just copied this from another blog...Something everyone needs to believe.
Just hold on.
Everything will be OK.
Although in our journey here in mortal life, will encounter forks and turnings in the road from time to time- some more serious and painful than others, but we all have trials that will come.
My heart is so heavy right now, I feel such a sorrow in my heart.
I just feel for those that hurt at such a hopeful time. Hang on.
This time of year you should feel ever grater love from our Savior
and you should feel the peace that comes when we place everything into his hands.
Hold on.
I know in your heart you will have the peace and determination to do this.
I have felt that all is lost, that my life is useless and that I am good for nothing. I have learned as I have healed body and mind that, it is simply not true- and so with you.
I am all for feeling sorrow and loss, but only for a while, soon it will eat away at your soul and hurt relationships.
Carry on- move forward, hold your head high.
This too shall pass. And it does. And sometimes we will carry scars on the outside, some of us on the inside, and some both, but you are never alone.
Never.
Merry Christmas to you, and to your loved ones.

Happy Birthday, Brother Bobby!

2010-12-19T15:31:00.003-07:00

Today is my brother Bob's birthday. 53 years ago, he was born in the old Logan Hospital. We had these pictures taken at Christmas probably when I was 5 and he was 2. Good planning by my Mom! Notice how she had decorated the windows with the snowflocked stencils! Classic!

Our Christmas Card

2010-12-19T15:28:00.002-07:00

Here is our Family Christmas card...I got the idea to do the black and red photo one early morning when I couldn't sleep. Turned out pretty good! The cats didn't like having Christmas clothes on, but it wasn't for very long!

My Nativity Scene Sets

2010-12-06T00:41:00.007-07:00

My latest Nativity is really special. It is a Kokeshi Nativity Set from Japan. My friend, Lesa Stevenson got it for me in exchange for some pillows I made for her. In Japan, they don't believe in Christ, so every figure had to be explained to the maker...Mary, Joseph, Etc. Really a keepsake.

This one is more whimsical.

My Willow Tree Nativity Set remains one of my favorites.

The Tradition Continues...THANKSGIVING 2010

2010-12-02T01:36:00.011-07:00

The Thanksgiving in Las Vegas Tradition continues...we love our family! We enjoy eating, (DO YA THINK?), shopping, Pizza Night with Benrico, skipped the bowling this year and felt sort of bad.., wonderful Thanksgiving Feast, Frape' by Mom, crafts!, (Bells with ribbons this year), Dodgeball, Walking Winston and Shadow, NO swimming or hot tubbing this year, COLD! We had a great time. Now if I can only figure out a way to get Al down here with us. Busiest time of the years in basketball/football for him! Nick didn't make it either...
We count our blessings. Family is the greatest of all.

Getting Reading for the Big Week Down South

2010-11-22T01:57:00.004-07:00

It's that time again! Thanksgiving down in Las Vegas at Ben and Stacey's! And what a great time we have being together! It's a joy! Something always happening, people all around, laughing and eating!!! I just feel bad leaving Al and Nick home! I am THANKFUL for all of my blessings!

Holidays......

2010-11-09T22:18:00.000-07:00

‎"The holiest of holidays are those
Kept by ourselves in silence and apart,
The secret anniversaries of the heart."--Longfellow

Dad's 80th Birthday...Would have been Nov. 2nd 2010.

2010-11-02T23:53:00.011-06:00

The memories! Sometimes just said better through pictures. For awhile I had Mom and Dad to myself, then baby Bob came along and ruined that...kidding! I remember Dad being gone a lot when I was young, driving trucks to make a living, it was me and Bob and Mom lots of the time.
I treasure the memories of nights spent having the family together and throwing together a Family Home Evening. These were times we really got to know each other. Sunday Dinner was a BIG DEAL, with Mom working her tail off and always making a yummy meal, then hurrying to get her Tupperware order in "by 5".
Dad loved his babygirl, Stacey. I remember him rocking her when she had an earache and in his eyes, she could do no wrong...which was actually the truth!
Dad taught me that life was FUN. Maybe I got some genetic thing from him too in this way of thinking. He loved taking us on vacation up to Yellowstone every July, and then that branched out to trips up the California and Oregon coast, Disneyland, Mount Rushmore and Custer's Last Stand....and always Jackson Hole. Away we went in the Tupperware panal-wagon, usually with Bob and Ben in the front seat hitting each other and Dad getting in on the action with a few smacks to their heads....ahhhh, WHEN WILL WE BE THERE!!!?????? We were only at the hotel to sleep for a few hours it seemed and then back in the car we went!
Dad saw all of his children marry in the temple. He saw all of us graduate from college. He loved to bowl and golf, and was a natural athelete, as are Bob and Ben. We go bowling now down in Las Vegas at our annual Thanksgiving Reunion, in honor of him.
Dad always said that he was "RICH" not because he had lots of money, but because he had a wonderful family. We still do. But on this birthday, Dad, we miss your humor, your wisdom, your collections, all of the things that made you YOU. Happy Birthday, I love you.

Fall 2010

2010-11-02T23:47:00.003-06:00

October brought cooler weather, but beautiful days! There is nothing like Logan in the Fall. I enjoy changing my decorations, going for a ride or twto through Sardine Canyon, and eating a Krispy Kreme, or eight.

Quotes that lift my spirits....

2010-10-23T21:47:00.005-06:00

I found this article in the paper and tore it out really quick..set it aside and stumbled across it tonight. I love it.

"Even when parts are broken, there are parts that still work.
Here is one of my favorite quotes for lifting the spirits from Leonard Cohen:"

Ring the bells that still can ring.
Forget your perfect offering.
There is a crack in everything,
That's how the light gets in.

It's Halloween.......

2010-10-09T00:01:00.000-06:00

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Someday...Autumn in Vermont

2010-09-23T14:57:00.006-06:00

Vermont. or New Hampshire, or Maine! Someday, I would love to spend a week way back East, seeing the beautiful scenery in the Fall. I must do a lot more research, and save a lot more money! It's on my list!!!

Faith

2010-09-23T00:15:00.002-06:00

Faith is something greater than ourselves. Enables us to do what we have said we will do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid. To keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain...

A Stitch in Time

2010-09-18T02:14:00.004-06:00

I've been stitching up a bunch of Halloween/Fall Pillows. I really love to be creative. It makes me feel productive. These latest pillows are going to be sold at Beadles and Baubles. I am also working on special orders. I love the Fall fabrics! Halloween is NOT my favorite holiday, but I love Fall.

TOO MANY CATS!

2010-09-04T00:16:00.004-06:00

Too many cats. Newest Addition.....Paisley Lewis

New kitty....Andie smuggles in an illegal kitten.
I name it Paisley. We are not keeping it for sure! UGGGGGGGGGGG

Ashes drinking out of the kitchen sink...I know, I know....

All 3 Guy cats...Lynx, Ashes and Mao (From the across the street)

Ashes and Mao, meeting in the eating area.

"It Will All Work Out"

2010-08-23T02:21:00.003-06:00

‎"Be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged. Things will work out."
- Gordon B. Hinckley

I love this quote and it really keeps me going and gives me hope.

Birthdays and Anniversaries 2010

2010-08-19T00:27:00.006-06:00

Our 31st Anniversary

We celebrated 31 years of marriage on August 4, 2010. On July 20, we realized that we had lived in our present home for 27 years...built it in the Spring of 1983 and moved in that summer. Al had a birthday on July 15th, and I had my birthday on August 11th.
I love Al, he makes me feel safe. That's how I knew I was supposed to marry him, I felt like I was HOME when I was with him. Summer is wonderful because we have lots to celebrate!

2010-07-30T15:17:00.003-06:00

‎"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles."

A Pioneer Story

2010-07-26T01:01:00.002-06:00

Pioneer Story...Al's Great, Great Grandfather:

These lines will give a sketch of my life: William C. Mitten.

My father moved his family to Middleton, England when I was about 3 years old.

My father joined the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints before I was born. The elders that came from America he had better go to America, and he could earn money to bring his family out to Utah sooner than he could in England, so he did so. And he died of chills and fever before he got us out with him, so we had to stay in England until I was part 10 years of age.

After my father went to America, my mother moved. She sent my sister Hannah and I to the same school in Middleton which was 3 miles we had to go. So we would go early Monday morning and stay the week. The teacher was an old man. Him and his wife lived close by the school. I slept in the same room as they slept. I was 7 years old. I slept on the floor alone and while there, the old man died, and was layed out in this room where I slept. I was there for 2 nights. Those 2 nights I did not close my eyes in sleep. I was nearly frightened to death those nights. I made up my mind I would go home. So when school let out for the day, I struck for home and nearly ran nearly all the way. And when I got home my mother said that I should not go away anymore. Well, this was quite and experience for me to begin with.

For the next 2 ½ years, I would go to school half of the day and to school half of the day to make money. This was nearly all the schooling I would get with the exception of the winter of 1860 that I was in Wellsville.

My brother, Samuel, came out to American about 2 years before the rest of the family, and he earned enough money to bring us out across the sea. We landed in Boston in the year 1854. While crossing the sea, we had a very stormy time all the way. It being in the latter part of March, it was very windy all the way. We had been sailing about 1 week and we were in mid-ocean, and it was blowing very hard. That night it blew so hard that the captain came out of his cabin to order the sailors to draw in the sails, for fear the wind would break down the masts and do damage to the ship.

The sailors, they all got hid away in the bottom ot the ship. The was afraid to climb the mast. The wind was blowing hard from the East. It tossed us about so much that he dipped water on both sides. The captain he caught sight of one of the sailors before he got out of sight, and he told him to climb up and draw in some of the sails, but he refused to do it and the captain drawed his pistol on him and told him to climb up or he would shoot him. He went up and drew them in. While it was blowing so hard, the boilers in the cook house tipped over and the 3 cooks got scalded very bad with the water that they boil the meat in. The fire tipped out of the range and set fire to the ship. Then the sailors had to come from their hiding place and get to work in good earnest and put it out, or we would have gone down into the bottom of the sea.

When we arrived in Boston it was about noon and we went into the town and my mother rented one room. It was up in the second story of the building. There was not anything in the room. We bought a bundle of straw to spread across the floor, and we laid on that for 3 weeks to sleep. We lived on fish and dried bread. My mother wrote to my brother, Sam, to tell him we were in Boston, so he borrowed money enough to take us to Cincinatti. It took us 5 years before we made our way towards Utah.
We started from St. Louis on the Missouri river and reached Florence, Nebraska sailing up the river. We stayed in Florence 6 weeks before starting out our journey. This was a gathering place for the Saints to get everything in readiness for crossing the plains which lasted between 4 to 5 months and we had 74 wagons in our train and all of us were poor people. Some of the wagons were very poor and we had to be repaired quite often and of course, it caused delay. And it took much longer to make the journey.

My brother Sam and I made a small tent to sleep in the first night we slept out by the Platt River. The captain would go on ahead and locate a place to camp and when we camped we would drive our wagons all around in a circle so as to protect ourselves from the Indians. One morning we took when we took up our bed, we found a snake underneath it. I soon wore out my shoes and therefore had to walk barefooted most of the way and my feet got very sore. We had to wade the streams and rivers, it sure was a hard journey, and some would murmer and worry and say if they had known what a trial it was they would have dreaded to start out. And so we traveled on and on.

Then our oxen began one by one to give out. They got tired and weary, and sore-footed, and some of them died, some would bleed at the nose, and other would die through alkili water, and some got poisoned. Crossing the sand ridges was indeed very trying and it was a scene never to be forgotten. Our oxen were very weak and so all had to get to work and push on the wagons and lift on the wheels and in the manner we drug on day after day.

I began to think we would never get over those sand ridges and some would cry and others would laugh and I remember my mother saying “We’re going to Zion, and surely we’ll get there.”

It was a very, very hot summer and many of the company died through the hardships. There were also some very severe thunder and lightning storms and then we would get wet and one girl was struck by lightning and killed.

By the time we got over the sand ridges we had but 3 head of oxen left. So we had to yoke up the cow, but in this way we could not keep up with the rest of the train. So finally the captain furnished us with a yoke of oxen and we traveled on with no further trouble.

But with all these trials, there was some pleasures. In the evenings we would gather around the campfire and hold meetings and sing the songs of Zion, and on moonlit nights we very often danced, as some of the brethren had brought along their violins with them.

It was now getting along toward the latter part of September and our food supply was almost exhausted but the Saints from Salt Lake brought food to us which was indeed a very great blessing.. Therefore, through all these hard struggles we finally arrived in Salt Lake City in the very first part of October, 1859.

In the Spring of 1860 it took us one week to go from Salt Lake to Wellsville. We ended up in a home that had been built by the Saints that had no doors, no windows, no floors, and a dirt roof and the rain dripped through the roof.

He goes on to talk about marriage,his years in Cache Valley living in Wellsville, Paradise, and Logan. He and his wife raised 8 children two died young. He always kept working and stayed active in the Church. He did temple work for about 600 of his relatives and friends. At the age of 77 he received his patriachal blessing.

I’m now nearing my 80th year, I shall not remain much long upon the earth and I therefore trust that whoever shall read this short sketch will enjoy the same and receive inspiration and courage to still press on in the great work of the Lord.

2010-07-23T01:19:00.005-06:00

SOMETIMES by Felice Mancini

Sometimes not often enough

We reflect upon the good things

And those thoughts always center around those we love

And I think about those people who mean so much to me

And for so many years have made me so very happy

And I count the times I have forgotten to say "thank you"

And just how much I love them.

Blessed with a Wonderful Week in Newport Beach

2010-07-03T02:39:00.012-06:00

It was one of those really great trips, when everyone feels good, you're at a place you love, the weather is perfect, and you are in vacation Mode!

So many beautiful things to looks at.s...Beach Roses and Bird of Paradise flowers, the ocean and golf course right beneath our Villa window!

The Swimming!! The joy of catching up on a baseball hobby.

Our Trip to Newport Beach...the Marriott Villas

Pretty Andie at lunch above Laguna Beach...

Newport Lovebirds.....ahhhhh

Such a beautiful place! Relaxing, pleasant, I want to go back!

Andrea is all Graduated!

2010-06-03T23:51:00.007-06:00

Here are some pictures of the last two exciting days....Candlelight, Graduation Dinner, and the Graduation Ceremony at the Spectrum. Huge Congrats to Andie, who worked really hard right down to the wire to get everything done! We love you!
HUGE SIGH of RELIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poems I Wrote this Spring 2010

2010-05-31T02:06:00.006-06:00

Poets by Teresa Lewis 2010

What makes a poet, I’d like to know
Do we think too much, are our moods too low?
Are we more tender than the rest
I have to wonder, I confess.

Does comfort come when words are penned
Poems of hurt, will our hearts mend?
Will thoughts of peace, of joy attend?
If our thoughts to paper we send?

Buried

If I can’t face it, does it make me weak?
Those old feelings, I no longer seek.
I put things away, in a neat little box.
To never open, how tight it locks.

But now and then I wonder why
I can’t feel joyful, I can’t even cry.
By hiding my past I’ve buried my heart
A brand new day will be hard to start.

"John Denver's Words" and "The Moon"

2010-05-31T01:48:00.005-06:00

John Denver’s Words by Teresa Lewis

John Denver, he was kind of strange
And I’m embarrassed to admit
That songs he wrote, though people laughed
Into my life they fit!
The healing words in a certain verse
Give me comfort at gloomy times.
A simple verse that goes like this
A very simple rhyme:
“And when you think you’ve lost yourself
And don’t know what to do...
Your memories of love will see you through.”
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

The Moon

The Moon and me, we have a thing
He knows I’m giddy in love!
It thrills me so, when I see him rise
In that big dark sky above.

It’s a joyful thing, a sight to behold,
He knows the delight he brings
He surprises me, he gives me light-
My entire being sings!

It Was a Hard Spring

2010-05-31T01:46:00.003-06:00

Darkness
By Teresa
Just when I’d grown so confident
That life would be alright,
I felt your shadow upon me
And you took away my light.

The years had been so good to me
And I was doing fine.
When slowly, cruelly you reappeared
And life lost all its shine.

Another Poem

2010-05-31T01:40:00.004-06:00

Scarlett Teresa Lewis

I’ll tell you why I love this show
It’s a favorite of mine.
The name of it is “Gone With the Wind”
It’s a piece of work that’s fine.

When Scarlett learns that all her life
She only loved a dream;
I love her awakening, her shock, her surprise
At how things aren’t always as they seem.

And when she’s found her head is clear
And everything makes sense;
She tries to capture what was always there
But Rhett puts up a fence.

And for a moment all is lost...
But as she sits upon the stairs-
Her strong resolve comes back to her
And hope it’s head it rears.

“Tomorrow is another day”
With courage she replies.
She vows to make things right again,
Her spirit will not die.

I've Been Writing Poetry

2010-05-31T01:33:00.003-06:00

Poems I Have Written this Spring.....

Because Nice Matters Teresa Lewis

You looked really good, your day it was fine
But tell me, smart one, were you kind?
The kid with nothing, did you see?
Or was your focus on me me me....

The lonely girl eating lunch all alone,
The kid without friends, did you toss him a bone?
The teacher whose day was stressed out and frazzled
Did you give her a smile, or was it your friends that your dazzled?

It’s really a small thing, to treat people kind
Everyone has some sorrow in their mind.
Reach out and smile, notice a need.
Set an example by planting this seed.
* * * *

Gratitude
There's so much in the world to love
Take time and thank the One above.
For beauties that astound the eyes
For trees and mountains, and blue, blue skies.

For summer days that last so long,
And starfilled nights filled with song.
For friends, for people who really care
Your gratitude, you should really share.

A Beautiful Memorial Day

2010-05-30T18:44:00.004-06:00

Today is Sunday, Mar 30th. What a glorius day, as Twain Tippets used to say! Beautiful blue sky, green grass and hills that almost hurt your eyes to looks at! Everything is new.
Mom and I went over to the Cemetery and did some decorating. I am the decorator, Mom is the gardner. I couldn't get her out of the area because she was digging dandilions. Tons of them!
We have a beautiful place to visit Dad. I am happy that we own more of the plots by his and Mom's. I find peace when I go there.

Senior Ball for Andie

2010-05-25T00:33:00.001-06:00

May 22, 2010 was Andie's Senior Ball. Oh how I shall miss these dances, probably more than her! It has been a joy, to help her shop for gowns, help her get ready, and watch her leave on these "epic" dates! Here are a few shots of her and Jeff Christensen, at the Last Dance.

2010-04-26T00:48:00.002-06:00

Well, my Mom showed up Saturday, with all of her planting pharaphenallia, including, THE CLAW, and transplanted some Daisies into my front yard. What a good gardner she is! How lucky I am to have her a mile away, ready to come over and do something she loves...gardening. Her Mother had a green thumb, she has a green thumb...but somewhere along the line, I lost the green thumb. Oh well, I would rather take pictures of my Mom planting that do it myself!!! Thanks, Mom!~

A Much Needed Getaway

2010-04-16T01:10:00.016-06:00

Oh how lucky we were to be able to spend a week in Arizona! We stayed near Phoenix in a nice Villa called Cibola Vista. We were happy to lay in the sun, eat at good restaurants, shop at fun Malls, and check out the Diamondback Stadium. Andie met a girlfried down there, and also Jeff Christensen, who we love...and we taxied her around because it's a big area down there!
Al got a stomach bug on the 3rd day ( like my worst nightmare), but he was a trooper, and since he was the only one who could drive our rental car, he really had to be strong. One of the funniest things was Karioke night, oh my, people are so funny! Great singers, no kidding, kept putting in songs to sing to. Al and I couldn't believe it, and kept giving each other the shocked look when two people would do a duet or show tune that was really professional!
We didn't make it to a Diamondback baseball game, but we saw the stadium, which was really nice..even had a pool it it that people could rent to watch the game!
We came home tanned and rested, well not really rested, but happy to have had a nice little vacation together. Nick stayed home and worked and tended the cats. I'm sure he had his own little vacation here by himself!

Andrea...Some Senior Pics

2010-03-15T01:40:00.008-06:00

You're Only a Senior Once (Hopefully!)
Here is my Andie in a few of the Senior pics we had taken. She is beautiful doing whatever she does! I'm so proud of her!

A Favorite Poem~

2010-02-16T22:33:00.001-07:00

COMES THE DAWN

After awhile you learn the subtle difference
between holding a hand and chaining a soul.
And you learn that love doesn't mean security,
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts
And presents aren't promises.
And you begin to accept your defeats with you head up and your eyes open.
With the grace of maturity, not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build all your roads on
Today because tommorow's ground is too uncertain for plans,
And futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After awhile you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much.
So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul,
Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong
And that you really do have worth.
And you learn and learn and learn ....
With every goodbye you learn.

2010-02-08T01:09:00.005-07:00

On a cheery note, I love Valentine's Day! I love romance, I love LOVE!! I love these pictures. So sweet, who can't love such a sweet day?

The sweetest thing I've ever seen!

Hawaii, I loved you....

2010-02-08T00:56:00.006-07:00

Ok, seriously, I am so ready to be warm, see blue sky, and get away! I have been sick for a week, and I'm tired of it! Memories of Hawaii are lurking in my head...love that feeling of looking forward to doing whatever I feel like! I love being in a place that is breathtakingly beautiful. I love it when life slows down, and I can really enjoy my husband and family! I want it, I need it, I loved it! Hawaii, I loved you.

2010-01-28T01:44:00.007-07:00

Last Sunday, these 10 Senior girls got together and had some fun pictures taken of them. They really turned out cute! I'm glad Andie has had good friends to go through High School with!
These girls are: Tayor, Tennile, and Tonya Anderson, Maren Broadbent, Madeline Macey, Jacque Andersen, Abby Stark, Brooke Murray, Chelsea Carter, and Andrea Lewis.

Iceskating Fun!

2010-01-19T17:40:00.001-07:00

Don't Drop me Al!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Hawaii, I need to return!

2010-01-19T01:10:00.004-07:00

It must be January. I don't like to be negative, but I could really use some sunshine and warmth! And GREEN! Last March our family went to Kauai and it was wonderful...thought I would post some pictures to bring back some of the joy!

Let Valentines Day Come

2010-01-11T02:23:00.004-07:00

Wishing for February! It has been so C O L D this winter, I just can't believe it. My motto is: Don't Fall Down! Getting ready for Valentine's Day with a few decorations...I've been sewing lots of pillows too. Just made reservations for a week in Arizona for Spring Break. One thing's for sure, we all need things to look forward to!

A New Year

2010-01-02T01:30:00.002-07:00

Here's to 2010!

My one resolution:

To concentrate on the things that really matter!

Pillow Frenzy

2009-12-21T01:23:00.008-07:00

I have been stitching like crazy these past few weeks...Christmas pillows, friends pillows, even missionary pillows. I love it! Here are some of my results:

Christmas Photo Shoot 1959

2009-12-07T01:22:00.005-07:00

Christmases Long Long Ago.....
The following are pictures that were taken of me and my little brother Bobby, Christmas season, 1959. I remember this. My Mom had sprayed those reindeer and snowflake designs on our big living room window. Both of us kids were dressed up nice, and a photographer came to our house. I cooperated fully, but Bobby would NOT let go of either a mop or a broom...he could be rather difficult, hahahha. Anyway, it is the ONLY time in the history of my life I can remember a real photographer taking pictures of us at Christmas, and at our OWN HOME, nonetheless. I give my Mom huge props for this. Now the pictures are treasures!

Must Be Christmas!

2009-12-02T02:16:00.005-07:00

Let the decorating begin!

Thanksgiving Reunion...Las Vegas '09

2009-12-02T01:49:00.012-07:00

Thankful Hearts...Family is EVERYTHING!

Caitlin, Jake, and Andie

Bob's Girls

More Grandkids and the only great-grandchild Parley in a cowboy hat that was too small.

Me and Stacey. I sure love her.

Mom hugging or looking up to the men in the family!
Bob, Ben, Nick, Jake, and Dad...I need to get pics with Matt and Tony, the other two grandsons.

Our Annual Bowling Picture!

Holiday Pillows

2009-11-14T00:46:00.002-07:00

This is what I've been up to the last few weeks...Stitching my Holiday Pillows! I wish I would do lots more of these, rather than play on the computer or sleep! It really relaxes me and makes me feel like I created something wonderful!

Witchy Woman

2009-10-14T00:15:00.002-06:00

Witchy Woman!
Getting in the mood for Halloween with these older witch pics!

BOOOOO!

Senior Year!

2009-10-14T00:10:00.002-06:00

Senior Year for Andie!
I have loved seeing her get more involved in school!!! High School is a once in a lifetime thing...I'm so glad she's enjoying it more this year!

A Few Days at Park City

2009-10-13T23:53:00.009-06:00

No doubt, one of my favorite places! Park City!

Walking uptown and going to the Zipline and Coaster...

Did I mention, it had snowed...and it was freezing! I do NOT like Park City in the winter!!

I love to go to this quaint little town of Park City! We took a few days and relaxed in a nice villa, and enjoyed doing nothing! Just eating out a little, browsing around the stores, and watching Andie and Jeff...they are very entertaining. Nick couldn't go because he is back working at ICON, YAY!
Al had to go to Provo for the BYU/USU game one of the days, and the kids left that night, but I didn't have a problem being alone. We had a good time, and I am loving this Marriott deal we have gotten ourselves into!

Nick's Birthday! 2009 !

2009-10-04T23:20:00.004-06:00

Happy Birthday Nick!

On Sept. 30, 2009, Nick celebrated his 23rd birthday. We gave him a new phone, some money, and a new hoodie. YAY! We went out to dinner at the new Texas Road House and had some delicious ribs..Nick was pretty quiet, but the restaurant was LOUD! Nick has a kind heart and is a peacemaker. He never speaks bad of anyone. I sure love my boy!

Collage for Andrea

2009-09-17T02:18:00.000-06:00

Fall is Around the Corner!

2009-09-16T02:57:00.005-06:00

A week until Fall officially begins...I must decorate! I spent this afternoon getting out the Fall Decor and switching out Summer for Autumn! There's a crisp feeling in the air and I love the way Cache Valley feels this time of year!

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Lynx Lewis gets "lost" again.....

2009-09-15T02:21:00.003-06:00

Oh Lynx! Why do you keep doing this to us!
We love this cat so much, that when he leaves for even a day and a night, we come unglued! We lost him once before, in June, and so THIS time, we wondered if we would be as lucky to find him again. He was gone from Saturday night until Monday afternoon. This time, he was laying peacefully on Velda Anderson's bed! She lives across the street and is 94 years old. Weird thing is, I had been over there and she let me look all over the house for him on Sunday. Well, we are just happy that the neighbors told us they had seen him earlier, and then I sprinted over to her house to check again. There he was! Did I mention, we LOVE that cat???
Huge Sighhh of Relief!

We think that Lynx was probably hanging out with this fellow: Mao Gittens Erickson:

And all of the time, Good Old Ashes kept looking at us like "What about ME!" Poor kitty.

Al's Hole in One

2009-08-30T21:08:00.002-06:00

Here is the ball, the club, and the score card for Al's Hole in One, on #12, at Logan Golf and Country Club. on August 3rd. In an interview with Al, he said, "If felt great! After all of the golf shots I've taken in my life, it was great to finally get a hole in one! And, I wasn't playing that great that day, but on that hole, I hit it perfect." Congrats to Al, it made him a happy man.

The Green Apple Wedding of Leslie & Tyler

2009-08-20T00:21:00.024-06:00

The Green Apple Wedding....Of Leslie Anne Brown and Tyler Denning

I started with the Reception, went to the Wedding and ended with the Engagement!
I must say that Leslie was the most enthusiastic bride I have ever seen! She LOVED being engaged, and enjoyed every second of it! Leslie and Tyler are a great couple and I wish them lots of love and joy in their marriage!

One of the nicest ideas I've ever seen...a Heritage Table, with pictures of the Bride and Groom's parents and grandparents!

My Favorite Wedding Cake EVER! The theme was candy cotton, popcorn, green apples, and just the COUNTY FAIR!!!

The Actual Wedding (Aug. 8, 2009) in the Logan Temple and Leslie and Tyler's Bridal Pictures:

First There Was the Engagement...

And they lived happily ever after!

A Birthday Wish from a Friend

2009-08-14T19:52:00.002-06:00

My good friend, Debbie Raymond, said the nicest things about me on my birthday! And I just love it and want to keep it, so I am adding it to my blog.
Thanks, Debbie...Your little essay was one of the sweetest things anyone has ever done for me. :)

8.11.2009
haPpy bIrThday TeResA LeWis

I want to send an ONLINE haPpy bIrThday to my net-savvy, online and offline {good} friend Teresa Lewis.

Teresa does more to CONNECT people than anyone I know. She sends love to her friends and to friends of her friends (and, of course to her relatives) via her blog, Facebook, and the online communities she brightens.

So here is an old-fashioned image that says it all--

The words say: "Be worthy. Love they Neighbor." "Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the seeds, kind words are blossoms, the fruits are kind deeds." (Credit to Kindred Spirits Quilt Shop for image.)

These words actually look like what Teresa would stitch on the darling pillows that she makes and sells. She finds the best quotes and embroiders the words along with flowers or other cute images. And then she adorns the pillows with buttons and then more buttons! Teresa is also a very good writer with a natural and readable voice. And she's a hoot. A conversation with Teresa leaves you smiling. Happy Birthday dear Teresa!
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Our 30th Wedding Anniversary

2009-08-07T01:58:00.006-06:00

Happy 30th Wedding
Anniversary to US!

Now and Then

Leslie's Shower

2009-08-06T02:12:00.001-06:00

My Niece Leslie is Getting Married!
Here are a few pics from her Bridal Shower:

Happy Birthday to Our Home

2009-08-05T02:21:00.006-06:00

Happy Birthday to Our House!

Our Home Today....

Happy Birthday to Our House!

This summer, on July 20, 2009, our house turned 26 years old. I need to take a picture of it in the summer~ but here it is...right after it was built and newly landscaped...Me staning by the mailbox DURING the landscaping, and the winter after or maybe the next winter...the HUGE snowstorm we had that left so much snow church was called off! And then we had to shovel our roofs! That is my sister, Stacey, peeking through the ladder...she was only 16 when we moved in.

Randy Watts built our home and Ron Monson assisted him. They began in April of 1983 and we moved in July 20, 1983. We have loved this house. It is in the best location! I love cul-de-sacs! Quiet and private. We are blessed....

MANY improvements have been made througout the years, siding, new roof, finished basement, and most recently we remodled the kitchen. Now maybe we can save up to do the bathroom!

This was the front of our house this past winter...2008