Tuesday, July 10, 2007
HOW SWEET IT IS
David and Jill and kids were just too hot last week and came over to swim in the pool. David is in my favorite spot, under the waterfall. Looking forward to having the pool filled with swimmers in a few weeks.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Our July 4th
Sorry the photos are so dark. The guy in white was a great singer.
Our July 4th was sort of dif
ferent. It was better than last year when I got released from the hospital and stood outside with my drain; and IV in and watched the fireworks
from the corner. Frank, Renee and Bev (Renee's mom) came over for a BBQ dinner. It was too hot; 105 degrees, to sit outside so we ate in the kitchen. I had tons of food because I was expecting more people. Anyway, they left before the fireworks. I was feeling lonely but then our court got together and had a party! It was fantastic. A member of Earth, Wind and Fire was here with his group and they played awesome music and people were dancing. Our neighbor Steve Taylor and his wife, Angela had their band as well.We had a huge fireworks that lasted until 11pm. I've enclosed a couple of pictures but it was too dark for the camera. Next year is going to be a bigger, better event because it will be on a Friday. Our very wealthy neighbor is hosting the event. I've heard he gives some awesome parties because he knows professional entertainers. I'm inviting all family members to come and enjoy the fun. :)
ferent. It was better than last year when I got released from the hospital and stood outside with my drain; and IV in and watched the fireworks
from the corner. Frank, Renee and Bev (Renee's mom) came over for a BBQ dinner. It was too hot; 105 degrees, to sit outside so we ate in the kitchen. I had tons of food because I was expecting more people. Anyway, they left before the fireworks. I was feeling lonely but then our court got together and had a party! It was fantastic. A member of Earth, Wind and Fire was here with his group and they played awesome music and people were dancing. Our neighbor Steve Taylor and his wife, Angela had their band as well.We had a huge fireworks that lasted until 11pm. I've enclosed a couple of pictures but it was too dark for the camera. Next year is going to be a bigger, better event because it will be on a Friday. Our very wealthy neighbor is hosting the event. I've heard he gives some awesome parties because he knows professional entertainers. I'm inviting all family members to come and enjoy the fun. :)Sunday, June 10, 2007
Our New Calling
Hi everyone. No pix this time, but hopefully we will get some around the fourth of July. Dave and I are getting to know the kids in the singles ward. It is going to be a crazy ride!! There are about 400 kids in the summer. They are full of energy and multiple activities weekly that we are invited to attend. We've already been told that our home will be put to good use. We knew there was a reason we got this house :) Since my home is empty of my own children and gchildren, I guess it will be filled with others' children. (Except when you guys visit). We are going to a Luau on the 20th, FHE every Monday night, RS activity on the 13th, VT luncheon on the 14th; sealings on the 26th; and some other activities I don't even know about yet. Pray for me! I hope their energy is contagious.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
The Reception
Its finally over. We've been working on the yard for months and it turned out beautifully. The weather was almost perfect, a little warm around six but cooled down quickly. People stayed until 9PM. There were at least a hundred people there at one time and we had no problem with crowding or parking it seems. Dave and I were thrilled to see so many people from Park Ward. It really felt like home again. We felt blessed to have such a sweet couple, Kari Busath Neilsen and Eric Neilsen have their reception in our yard. Dave and I worked very hard for days before and the day of but it was worth it.
Top left is the receiving line in front of the casita. Barbara and Merry Leverton serving punch and dipped strawberries by the family room window.
Left; some of the table were in the back. This is before it was decorated. We painted the wood and caps on top of this gazebo thingy.
Don't know who that is in the photo. Looks like he is saying a prayer.
The cake was in the kitchen on our table. (Notice that we painted the top of the seating area a lighter color.) It was a good tasting cake with different flavors for each layer.
Here is Julia and Annie working hard on the food table. It looked beautiful and was in the patio area with the fans. They did an awesome job. They served: sandwich wraps; fruit and veggie trays with cream cheese dips; baked Brie cheese with a pastry wrapping and crackers. They also had dipped strawberries (which I pigged out on) and green sherbet punch.
These are some of the people in the yard. The colors were sage green and cream. Virginia sat by the pool and acted as a pool watcher because there little ones who loved the water.
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This is the side of the house by the gate. We put Virginia's fountain in with a crape myrtle tree, petunias and gallardia with black bark. It looks alot better than before. The gate has been painted and we put ivy and tulle on it. The front of the house had white poles with ivy chains leading to the side so people wouldn't go in the front door. I'm glad its over. Now on to the next project, staging and painting Virginia's house to sell.
Top left is the receiving line in front of the casita. Barbara and Merry Leverton serving punch and dipped strawberries by the family room window.
Left; some of the table were in the back. This is before it was decorated. We painted the wood and caps on top of this gazebo thingy.
Don't know who that is in the photo. Looks like he is saying a prayer.
The cake was in the kitchen on our table. (Notice that we painted the top of the seating area a lighter color.) It was a good tasting cake with different flavors for each layer.Here is Julia and Annie working hard on the food table. It looked beautiful and was in the patio area with the fans. They did an awesome job. They served: sandwich wraps; fruit and veggie trays with cream cheese dips; baked Brie cheese with a pastry wrapping and crackers. They also had dipped strawberries (which I pigged out on) and green sherbet punch.
These are some of the people in the yard. The colors were sage green and cream. Virginia sat by the pool and acted as a pool watcher because there little ones who loved the water.
.
This is the side of the house by the gate. We put Virginia's fountain in with a crape myrtle tree, petunias and gallardia with black bark. It looks alot better than before. The gate has been painted and we put ivy and tulle on it. The front of the house had white poles with ivy chains leading to the side so people wouldn't go in the front door. I'm glad its over. Now on to the next project, staging and painting Virginia's house to sell.
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