CARTERVILLE Rd

More transformations.....

2010-09-12T15:27:00.000-07:00

It's always embarrasing when you put your chairs around for guest to sit on and they're stained. It finally got to me and I re-covered my chairs and it only cost me $14 bucks!

Breathing new life into something old....

2010-09-10T14:43:00.001-07:00

I have been thinking of re-doing this table for the longest time. I inherited this table from Kim who inherited it from her mother-in-law. It was fun to see what I had in mind come to life.

When you have a birthday at my age, sometimes you just need a new look!

2010-02-21T17:54:00.001-08:00

My Grandma, Grace Leah....

2010-01-28T18:21:00.000-08:00

Out with the old and in with the NEW!

2010-01-25T07:35:00.000-08:00

After years of grateful service, I have traded in my old Corelle Ware. It has served my family well. I've been looking for just the right set to make the replacement. I have seen many, but most are so HEAVY. My mom and I were at Ikea heading to the exit. We took a wrong turn and ended up in the dishes section and there they were. (if this scene were in a t.v. show this is the moment when the unseen choir would sing "AAAAHHHH") They called my name and I was immediatley drawn to them. But, before I could get too excited, they had to meet certain criteria.
#1-the weight test (PASS)
#2-do they have serving bowls and a platter (PASS)
#3-can I buy additional plates and bowels besides the pre-packaged sets (PASS)
#4-are they affordable (PASS)
#5-can I convince hubby I needed them (PASS, of course. And since it's almost my birthday I had that to fall back on!)
#6- a bonus. They came packaged in a serving of 6! Most are 4. (PASS)

So, we had a winner!! The color is perfect and it matches so many of my other dishes. I love them. I'm glad we took that wrong turn in Ikea........

HOMEMADE BREAD ANYONE?

2010-01-20T19:05:00.000-08:00

Scott! Shame on you!!

2010-01-08T15:43:00.000-08:00

I borrowed this from Scott's mission president's blog.........

While visiting missionaries in Lerdo, the missionaries from Santiago Tuxtlas we also there. One of them, Elder Carter from Bakersfield, was growing his sideburns about that much too long. Mom reminded me that I had a razor in the van. So, . . . adios sideburns. Dry shaving is really fun. (I know. You are asking, "So, who shaved the front of your head?") I don't think he has enough hair on his lip to grow a moustache, and he wasn't, but what the heck. As long as we were in the neighborhood.

Katelin & Kaitlyn's B-Day Party

2009-11-07T15:18:00.000-08:00

HOPE YOU HAD FUN GIRLS!!

2009-11-07T15:09:00.000-08:00

2009-11-07T15:04:00.000-08:00

2009-11-07T14:49:00.000-08:00

May I just say..........

2009-10-25T14:16:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER for sending young men on missions!! It has been such an honor to have our boys serve missions. It always melts my heart when I get a letter that says this, "well mom, i sure love you. i really do !!! im so blessed to have been born of you. i really dont know how to say thank you for all that you have taught me. if it wasnt for you, i wouldnt be here in Mexico testifying of the true gospel. thank you for showing me the way to heaven. now its my turn to give this town Heaven. te amo muchísimo. " I wouldn't trade these words for ANYTHING! How blessed I AM.............

Katelin goes to college........BYU baby!!!

2009-08-29T13:35:00.000-07:00

So to help her get in the BYU spirit we had a blanket making party!! Not really, but we did get together and had fun making her a blanket. Rob's friend Emily, an avid UofU fan, wanted nothing to do with it, so she jeered from the sidelines. We put this blanket together in 30 minutes. A record I'm sure. Good luck Brent and Katelin. Have a great year.........

Life IN the FOOTHILLS of the OQUIRRH MOUNTAINS

2009-08-14T10:25:00.000-07:00

HOME SWEET HOME

We are glad the BIG move is behind us and we are LOVING our new surroundings. We are settling in nicely and our home is MORE than we ever dreamed it would be. My favorite part of the house is our deck that looks out over the valley. We have 3 temples in our view. It's AMAZING and it's a DREAM come true. Here are just a few pics of our homestead. Actually, I like to call it our COTTAGE because I think it looks like one!

Here are some pics of g-pas quarters........

TiMe Of YoUr LiFe

2009-03-14T17:03:00.000-07:00

Elder Carter performing to a captive audience.

Scott and El Pollo

2009-02-28T17:16:00.000-08:00

WARNING. This video is graphic in nature. View at your own risk!

WELCOME TO THE WORLD BABY!

2009-02-04T20:56:00.000-08:00

Dominic Maddox is the newest addition to our family! We are the PROUD grandparents and Cheri and Kelby are the PROUD parents.........We love you Dominic and can't wait to hold you........

Cricket Plays Jeopardy

2009-02-01T19:36:00.000-08:00

Since living with us, Cricket has become a fan of Jeopardy. She especially loves the bird categories.

Spoiled GIRL, that's ME!

2009-01-19T17:23:00.000-08:00

Growing up surrounded by these boys was not always a walk in the ball park! But believe me when I say IT WAS WORTH IT! They protected me, spoiled me, teased me, taught me to play all sports, tolerated my endless singing and dancing, taught me to surf, water ski, and how to beat up every boy in the neighborhood. They took me to the movies, the beach, the mountains, sang with me, talked with me, took me for ice cream, out on dates with them, let me drive their cars, bought me nice gifts, the list goes on and on. Now that we are grown, I love them even more. They are wonderful husbands, fathers, and grandfathers and I look forward to each time we can be together........Thanks, BROTHERS, for all the great memories. I love each of you SO much........

MMMmmmThe Best Chocolate Sheet Cake Ever!

2009-01-17T12:16:00.000-08:00

Do you remember grandma's chocolate sheet cake?
We are heading to a party and I was asked to
bring something sweet. What could be better
than this....

And what do you do with the frosting left in the bowl?

Are you a spatula or a beater licker?

Or do you just dig right in like I do? mmmmmmmm

BEST SHEET CAKE EVER!
1 ¼ c butter
½ c cocoa
1 c water
2 c flour
1 ½ c brown sugar
1 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
½ t salt
1-14 oz sweetened cond. Milk
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 c powdered sugar
1 c nuts
Melt 1 c butter, stir in ½ c cocoa and water. Bring to boil, remove from heat.
In separate bowl combine flour, brn sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add cocoa
mixture, beat well. Stir in 1/3 c condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Pour in greased
15x10 jelly roll pan. Bake 15 min at 350. In saucepan, melt remaining ¼ c butter, stir
in remaining ¼ c cocoa and remainder of cond. milk. Stir in powdered sugar and nuts.
Spread on warm cake.

YOUNGER BROTHER'S, whatcha gonna do with em'!

2009-01-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

We were all busy getting ready for church and Dad was giving us the countdown for departure (the one that drives us all crazy but we love him in spite of it!) Around the corner comes McKay in a suit. I said, "Wow McKay, you look great!" It didn't register until we were walking out the door that McKay doesn't own a suit. Upon closer inspection I recognize it as Brent's beloved treasure from his mission. His departing gift to himself from Spain. The suit he loves so much. The one he decided to keep home and not take to BYU. The one he safely packed in a travel bag and placed in the entry closet. So, I did what any other loving mother would have done. I said, "When we get home I want to take a picture of you in Brents suit. And by the way, McKay, have you ever heard of blackmail?"

ELDER Carter

2009-01-05T13:06:00.001-08:00

If you read Scott's letters, you've probably seen these pictures already. I really miss the boy. Honest, I do! One of the things I miss most is when he would come home from wherever he had been, he would walk in the door from the garage, through the laundry room, down the hall, through the entry, and finally to the family room singing whatever song he had just heard on his iPOD at the TOP of his lungs. Good thing he has a great voice! Now he's singing in Spanish in MEXICO. Can you believe he's been gone 6 months? Way to go Scotty! Get er' done and give em' HEAVEN!

Is it country or modern, that is the question?

2008-12-30T16:59:00.000-08:00

My son-in-law, Ryan, says my choice of TV stand is too modern for my country decor. It's a little hard to tell in the pic, but it is distressed and weathered, so I ask for your opinion, is it country or modern?

GRANDPA GG, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH YOU!

2008-12-22T07:44:00.000-08:00

So, we had this little ant problem yesterday. I'm thinking what on earth are these things after in g-pa's bathroom. These are the kind of ants that like the sweet stuff so really, what could they want in G-pa's bathroom. What do you think we found in g-pa's bathroom. I'm sure most of you already know what we found. And if you guessed a sleeve of OREO'S in g-pa's drawer, you would be right! Oh Grandpa, what are we going to do with you!

2008-11-02T18:31:00.000-08:00

Here is Marsha and her family at a pumpkin patch in Wisconsin.

2008-07-18T07:50:00.000-07:00

OK, Kim wanted a new post.............

Unfortunately my laptop isn't reading my picture disc, so I'll probably be taking it back to Best Buy, again. I really will get this going someday. It's not too fun without pics........So until then I'll continue to enjoy reading everyone elses!

Adios Scott...........

2008-06-27T20:14:00.000-07:00

We just returned from Utah after taking Scott to the MTC. We were asked to take him to the Stake Center near the BYU stadium, not the actual MTC. The new mission presidents were reporting this week. After a short welcome and an even shorter goodbye, the missionaries boarded buses and headed off to the MTC.
Before Scott left we had a couple of days to spend with family. Cheri, Cindy and their families and Robert, Janelle and Kent along with Al, Brent, Mckay and myself were able to eat and visit together.................Thanks to all of you for making Scott's last days with family the best!