Traveling Apron

My mom came up with the BRILLIANT idea of the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Apron". This apron, and matching journal, will be passed between my mom, sisters, cousins, friends, in laws, and anyone who is part of our family. When you receive the apron you are to make or create something while wearing it, then photograph and journal what you have done. I had the apron when I was in McCall. I made my favorite dip. I then took a picture, and wrote down the recipe. Not only is this a fun way to keep in contact with our family, but it is fun to see what people are cooking and crafting. Do not be surprised if you receive the apron soon. I hear it is somewhere in Utah. Great idea Mom! I love and miss you!

School

School has started. Our first couple of weeks were a little crazy. Pinks missed her first couple of days of school because she was sick. So, Bud went by himself. Then Bud got sick, so Pinks went by herself. Finally both kiddos felt better, and they went to school together. Yes, I cried. I can't believe they are both in school. It is so fun to hear them tell each other about their days.

P: I raised my hand today, and the teacher did not call on me!

B: Here's what I do. I raise hand UNTIL the teacher calls on me. And, if that arm gets tired you raise the other one. Then if that one gets tired, you raise the other one.

Me: Or, you could put your hand down, and let someone else answer.

P and B: No.

LOL!!!! (all of us)

PEACHES

My friend GB called me one day and asked if I wanted to pick peaches with her. Little did I know what I was getting into. We went to the LDS Church Orchards and picked for them, then we picked for ourselves. We ended up picking way too many, so we came home with more than we needed. I brought home 3 bushels for myself, and one for my friend Agnus. I have never canned peaches before, so this was all new to me. I canned 13 quarts, then I planned on canning the rest the following week. Well, chaos hit our home. Needless to say we couldn't wait much longer to can these beauties because they were ripe. In comes JAN! Jan called to see if she could help, and ended up coming over and canning almost all of them! She came in, took charge, and told Rocky and I what do to. (Mostly Rocky, because I was passed the point of functioning.) I was absolutely no help at all. Two of my other friends stopped by and pitched in as well. (GB and SM) So, to my darling Jan, GB, and SM... THANK YOU!!!! You rescued me in so many ways, just by canning peaches, and being my friends. I love you all very much, and will think of you every time I eat peaches! Thank you with all my heart!

McCall...again

Rocky, and our dear friends, Charles and Agnus, joined us in McCall. (Their names have been changed just for fun.) They brought their darling kiddos. We, yet again, had a ball! Fishing, biking, jet skiing, playing on the beach, eating, and laughing. Looking forward to another trip together.

McCall

We took a trip it McCall. It was wonderful! The kids and I went up a few days early. We roasted GIANT marshmallows. (Who says they are not good for your teeth?!) We found a hollow tree, and of course spent time on the beach. I have very happy feet in this picture. McCall is one of our favorite spots to visit. We love it!

Eclipse

Here we are in a theater in Utah. Rocky took me to Eclipse. (It was his idea. Can you see why I love him?) He was one of maybe six men in the whole place. We both really enjoyed the movie. We saw it a day before everyone else in the world. (Thanks to my sister in law!) We received gift bags, and I won a door prize. Thanks for the great date honey!