My Colorado trip

I took Buffi's horses up to her over Memorial Day weekend. I know this is late but hey...at least it is finally a post!

My traveling crew! They were fantastic travelers!

Hesston would fall asleep, wake up and say I didn't go to sleep. It was dang funny. Kallee is so smart and had me quizing her the entire way!

This picture was taken standing on Buffi's back porch.

This one was also taken on her back porch! The Sawtooth Mountain Range.

A huge mansion a few miles from Buffi's house

The lake that wraps around the Mesa that Buffi lives on.

Just some deer that we saw driving on the mesa.

Embarrassment strikes again!

So, I just completely embarrassed myself again! We were on break during my voice class. There was a chair that looked very comfortable in the front so I sat down. I was experimenting with how far I could lean back. Now, I know that I have been taught to never lean back but some of us have to learn the hard way. It might be at this point that I need to remind you that I am not a small person. So, in my zest to see how far I could lean back...I gave it a good push...the weight of my body and the force combined. The chair continued past the normal stopping point! I did a complete somersault off the chair right there in front of my classmates! The base was sitting on the ground and the chair portion was laying on the floor! All I could do was lay there and laugh! What an idiot!

Dear Child

It would seem that moving into the house and getting settled is so peaceful that I do not have much to write about and no pictures to post. I just prepared a young women's lesson about our devine potentional and found a wonderful letter that Heavenly Father could very well send to each of us. I thought I would include it. Never hurts to remember who we are!

Dear Child,

I remember well the day you left my side, wandered through the veil and ventured forth to fulfill your earthly mission. I had a tear in my eye each time I clothed your spirit in a cloak of love and sent you off to school. Be assured that my thoughts are with you, now as always. I love you with all my heart. I know your life, the good and the bad, your grief, your disappointment, your unrewarded efforts, and your frustrations. But always remember, all that I have is yours if you will only come home again.

Child, realize that in you I placed a bit of heaven. I love you. You have some blessed gifts, some talents, and some small part of me in you. Search for them, develop them, use them, and most importantly, share them with others. If you really love me, then help others find themselves and lead them to me. Show your love by serving others. Repent of your failings and be humble. Make yourself ever teachable and continually strive to improve. I gave you weaknesses to help you be humble. Don’t let discouragement engulf you. I’ll come if you need me.

My child, cease your idle contentions, be a peacemaker, for it breaks my heart to see so many of my children fighting. If they could only see what I have hoped, planned, and desired for them. But you, my faithful child, are my hope. It is through you that my work must proceed. You haven’t much time and there is so much to be done. I beg you to get started. Be diligent in my work and my kingdom shall be yours. Accomplish the mission I gave you.

I’m nearer to you always than you might suspect. I have so much I’d like to tell you. Come to me often in prayer. I love to talk to you, my beloved child. I’d love to take you in my arms, but I too, must wait patiently. That time will come. Until then, I leave you with my peace, my blessings, and my love. Never forget, I am near by if you need me. I love you and miss you so very much and oh, how I am looking forward to your return again to your mother and me.

All my love,
Your Heavenly Father

Moved in!

I am officially living in my new house. I moved in on December 23rd with the help of Molli's family, mom, dad, Sandy, Buffi's family, the Christensen family, The Massey/Turly family, and the Shumway family. It was quite the adventure as it was snowing sideways and was extremely cold. I could not have done it without the great help! Here are some pictures that show the finishing up of the construction and getting settled into the beautiful home.

Kitchen sink with a great view.

Master bedroom closet

Master Bathroom

Front door

The drilling rig

The entry wall all decorated.

One wall in the living room.

The "entertainment center".

The guest room.

The guest bathroom.

The kitchen and dining room.

The dining/card playing room:)

I finally have a place for my collection of horses.

Another wall in the living room.

Of course the saddle has to be on display. The rope hanging on the horn is one that Clay O'Brien Cooper used on the day he came to try out the Blue mare. He gave it to me when he was done. I was anxious to display it in my new home.

My bedroom.

Ole Gus finally parked in out of the weather. The garage is so nice.

The best picture of all...I was not feeling well so mom had dad bring the vacuum down. To our suprize, he vacuumed my whole house. He did comment that this is the first housekeeping task he has ever done. I could not pass up taking a picture. I am so thankful for such wonderful parents. They are my champions!

Leaping forward

Chelsi's birthday

Molli decided that we needed to have a party to celebrate Chelsi turning the big 18! Here are a few pictures from the party. Chelsi is an awesome niece. She is good about calling and checking in. She always has a lot going on in her life and she consistently sets a good example. She loves the family. Especially Ryan, Kari, and Kamron's family. She loves to help serve her papa Doy and thinks that he is the funniest man ever. (Note...I must agree with her) She loves all and is such a bright spot to have in our family. Thanks for being you Chelsi!

Papa Doy and Kelton

A few steps further

They spray textured the walls.


One should never mention to Molli that they are painting their baseboards white...
They will soon be stained.
I absolutely love them and am so happy that we stained them.
It was a little longer Thanksgiving craft project but probably never more appreciated.
Thank you my wise and all knowing sister:)


All taped and ready for the painting.


I really branched out on my paint...white! It is really Rosewood blossom but technically...white

I love the stained baseboard. It makes the house.

Let the tiling begin!

They are finishing up with the tile. It is amazing that they were able to lay it all in two days!