Julianna LOVES the playmobil from Grandma (even though it was for Toby - that's ok, because Toby has taken over Julianna's dump truck from Santa), Heather says homemade doll clothes are SO much better (and softer), and TJ must be growing up because he was EXCITED to get clothes! We got Grandpa a blue VW bug - we couldn't find his original one on craigslist, so we got him the lego one (all put together already) . . .
Baxter is 14
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Happy Birthday Baxter. Wow I can't believe you are 14. Time goes so fast.
Baxter thanks for being such a great young men. You set such a great
example for ...
Romney endorsement
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This morning the Arizona Republic formally endorsed Mitt Romney as the
Republican presidential candidate. Read more here.
The Republic's reasons for doing...
Drumroll please...
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Well, I don't know how to make a screenshot, and David has temporarily left
the building (to get me a Coke Zero, so I can try to stay awake long enough
to ...
A Walk on the Wild Side?
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Matthew's voice piped up from the back seat of the car this afternoon.* Mom,
guess what? I have a new precious game on the iPad. *
At first I thought this ...
Buddies
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We've finally reached the place where these two can take a bath at the same
time--saving us water and time! Yay! Julia needed some time to warm up to
th...
What Dental Expenses Can Be Deducted?
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*If I paid forCE in 2011 that I am going to actually take in 2012, do I
deduct it out of my2011 taxes or my 2012 taxes? I also paid for 2012
membership d...
Presidential Debate in Mesa, Arizona
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I didn't really want to post last week after my Arizona post. I was too
content just staring at beautiful pictures every time I logged on. But,
new week,...
Pebble, a poem by Zbigniew Herbert.
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Post 657 - Zbigniew Herbert was born in 1924 in Lvov, which was then in
eastern Poland but is currently in the Ukraine. In a world which seems
confusing to...
Print Journalism
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I am a long time fan of The Onion. My first run in with them was with my
brother Jason. We were killing time before my Mom's graduation ceremony
from nursi...
Revolving Toy Fund
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Few things everyone should know about Ty:
He is a natural salesperson...
He will search FOREVER for "The Deal"...
He will never buy anything unless he knows...
Top Secret Version of Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies
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Our son decided he wanted to make cookies, as he often does. He was tired of the regular fare so he got out some of our cookbooks. In the cookbook his gymn...
Pinterest, Easter and a new Printer
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I have to be atFlick's for dinner in an hour and I look terrible. This
must, as aresult, be a very quick post but I am happy to share fun
things. Especia...
MISCELLANY
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This is a morning so quiet that I can hear myself chewing my
gum. My blinds are still closed, so I don't even know exactly what the
weather is l...
Pamper Night
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The Birth parent Support Group is excited to invite you (Birth Mother's and Expectant Mothers) to PAMPER NIGHT on Wednesday, 29 February 2012 at 5:30 to 8:00...
Temple Blessings
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I believe that it is after a show of our faith that we are blessed and in
my life it has been so with my temple attendance. Although, Doug and I
have no...
Happy Valentine's Day
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This is for my sweetie, who is ever thoughtful and understanding, whom I
love more than anything. I love you, Aaron - Happy Valentine's Day! Will
you be mi...
Midnight Miscellany
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It's 1:40 am (even though blogger says it's 12:35). I can't sleep. Here's
what's going on:
I have the worst cold ever. Can't stop coughing. Can't. I've bee...
shootin the breeze
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Master guns man Mark teaching Saige and I how to shoot properly and safely.
He is quite the good teacher and we aren't the best students because it
scares ...
Eric's Mission Call
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Last Friday, Eric opened his official Mission Call from the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints. He has been called to serve in the Micronesia
...
Not Your Typical Disaster Fiction
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“We’re going to crash,” the woman in the seat next to Manny said again. Her
voice sounded like brakes squealing on asphalt. She wore a green flowered
dress...
Meet our Lil Mr. Jack Taungahihifo Marshall
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Where to begin? Jack is almost a week old, which is CRAZY to me. A week ago
from today the chaos started. I was 37 weeks and 3 days. I went to the Dr
that ...
Photo Catch Up
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I keep waiting to get Cory's pictures so that I can post the events of the
last few months, but it's not happening, so I will at least post the
pictures t...
Christmas Village 2011
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My Christmas village has been a passion since about 2004. My sister Julia
and I were shopping with our husbands in The Dalles, Oregon. We were in
JoAnn Fa...
December Already?!?!?
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Oh mercy, I have so much catching up to do! But frankly, I am too tired
and lazy to approach that right now and instead of putting my blogging off
for yet...
Another shot of the dog
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Marci posted about how much fun our new dog is. I have to say that I agree
for the most part. However, he is a bit of a freak though. VERY
enthusiastic at ...
moving
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I was in the need for something new. So I have moved my family blog. This
is my last post on here. But you can keep up with the Turner family here...
Marie...
Be cheerful through adversity
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This is my talk that I gave on 9/18/2011 in sacrament meeting. I thought I
would share it here with you.
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*Being Cheerful through Adversity
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Adversity ...
Family Updates
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Mabel is at such a cute age right now. She is 14 months. She is getting
very particular, but is still adorable.
- She loves shoes. Has to have them o...
"oh yeah"
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Oscar has been really into saying "oh wow" and "oh yeah" lately. The other
day I put him down for a nap and he played and bounced in his crib a while
as he...
Thoughts on the day....
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Today, we're exploring our thoughts about September 11th. David is 10 and
was 5 months old that day. Connor and Brennen... well, they're firmly in
the post...
Arizona trip- Wikieup stop
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The trip to Phoenix is not a great one- through the desert but there are a
few spots you can make on the way there or back. We had to make a stop in
Wikieu...
GO GREEN GECKOS!
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Gracie running to the goal!
Gracie getting ready to kick the ball. She loves to run up and kick the
ball as hard as she can!
Gracie, ready to go to h...
PCH Day 9
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Today was 603 long hot boring miles from Bishop California to my driveway.
We left Bishop shortly after 8 am and arrived home shortly after 6 pm. It
was a...
The Wallow Fire
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Well this was an exciting adventure! We moved up to Eagar on May 27. On May
29, the state of Arizona's largest fire ever was started by some campers up
nea...
Freestyle Swim Meet
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I am liking the reaction time. Red hasn't even moved yet.
Zoe finished second in the individual meet.
Here she is swimming anchor leg on the relay team....
Blessings
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Today we blessed our sweet little Hannah. We are so grateful for her. She
is such a wonderful addition to our family. She is kind of the superstar at
our h...
Jog-a-Thon
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My boys had a jog-a-thon at school on friday! Both of them could hardly
sleep the night before because they were so excited! Brayden even wore his
short so...
Annual East Valley Career Expo - Saturday, April 30
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East Valley Career Expo on Saturday, April 30, right here in our
neighborhood (at the Red Mtn LDS Institute) from 9 to noon.
Go to www.evce.org to preregis...
Feather Her Nest...
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I am an aunt again! This is number 30 for me! Wow! That's a lot of nieces
and nephews! This newest little nephew decided to come 4 weeks early.
Courtney a...
It is finished...my never ending advent
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Well I started this in November 2010... finished it in February 2011.
That's not bad considering the blood (literally- countless pricked
fingers...hopefu...
Beehive Article about the Regional Conference
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Make sure to check out the article in the Beehive newspaper about our most
recent FSA SW Regional Conference that was held in Tempe in October.
Special th...
Free Webinar 15 Dec. 2010
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BYU alumni and friends are invited to a free webinar Dec. 15 from 1 to 2
p.m. (MST) featuring acclaimed business strategy expert and bestselling
author Jos...
It's been a while...
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Got talking last night with my sister in law and realized that its been
well over a year since I last posted on here, I figure there is really too
muc...
Kinslee Ann Merrill
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Kinslee Ann Merrill will be joining our family in March!! We are more then
excited to be having a little girl! I have been grossly out numbered far to
long...
The Runaway Mom Saga Part 2
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Just to give you an idea where I'm at and what I'm doing!
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slideshow - Powered by Smil...
So Long Hair
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So today was a busy day... Shea came over this morning and gave Loch, Brae
and Ash hair cuts, we finished packing, cleaned and ran a ton of errands...
By 5...
Blahg Blahg Blahg
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Still trying to figure out this whole blog thing...
I was "encouraged" by my sister-in-law to post more, so she can read about
my crazy life, I guess. The ...
VALENTINE'S TRIP!!
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For Valentine's Day this Year we decided to spend it as a family. We
usually do something special for each other, but this year our "LOVE"
encompassed ever...
So Far, So Good
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I am one month into my 365 photo blog and still having a good time doing
it. Only once did I have one of those “why am I doing this?!?!” moments.
Belize is...
5% + Interest on your Savings
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I recently looked at my savings account and realized that I was getting a
whopping 0.2% on my Money Market account. 0.2%!!! On the other hand, my
low inte...
Public vs. Private - the Eternal Dilemma
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So, I know this is just as irritating as can be, but I'm going back to
private with this blog. Why? Mostly for the same ole reasons - I'm getting
hits from...
My Big Kindergartener!
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It's official! Reese is in Kindergarten! Today was her first official day
and the whole family got up and ready and out of the door by 8 o'clock!
This is a...
WE MOVED BLOGS
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Our new blog is now rmnelsonfam.blogspot.com. If we've missed you go ahead
and leave your address and we will add you to our private blog.
ps, if you are l...
The Boathouse - Rentals
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Hello fellow Powell Priders!
My name is Katie, I am one of the owners of the Powell Pride. My husband
and I have been doing rentals on Lake Powell for the ...
Volleyball Champions!
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Well, I just finished another volleyball season yesterday, this time on a
co-ed City of Gilbert league. Yes, I have to brag a little since we came in
first...
The Superstition Wilderness Bible
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If you like hiking in the Superstitions and are looking for some good
hikes, then look no further. This book contiains all kinds of information
on over 50...
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Kade always wants Callie to take naps with him. He was pretty excited that
she joined him in the crip (a.k.a. jail cell) after he woke up from his
afternoo...
Update...
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Well, we moved some things today, and things are going well. We're planning
on staying here (John's parents') from now on, but we still have a week to
be o...
Serious Bed Head
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Soph woke up from her nap with the best bed head. It cracked me up! The
pictures don't quite do it justice but I still had to share.
Happy birthday, E-Man!!
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Well, what can I say about our little man, Easton? Today is his 5th
birthday and just as EVERYONE says, I can't believe how quickly the time
has gone by. I...
Tink, Pupcakes, & Boots
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Annie in her new Tinkerbell shirt.
While I was folding laundry Annie found her "Pupcake" panties. She showed
them to Brad and he showed her how she should...
1951 Farmall "H", Serial #366058
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The second tractor that Phil purchased in June, 1999, was a 1951 Farmall
"H" with a loader, which weighed in at 5890 lbs. The tractor was purchased
from t...
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