Remodel

We have asked for bids on our small bathroom remodel.  We have received many excited contractors hoping to get this very impressive job.

 

One such applicant was a very cute guy with an impressive resume.  He brought some of his fabric swatches.

He sewed up some of his visions for window treatments.

Then he went all out and laid out possible floor designs.

He worked very hard on this masterpiece.

Unfortunately his schedule had some conflicts and we had to go with someone I'm sure less qualified.

Maybe this bright young star will be available next time we have a project.

More Wedding Pictures

More pictures!  Juliana gave me a disk with the pictures she took at the Washington open house.  For those of you interested here are some of my favorites. 

Above is Lindsea with a great friend and our adopted daughter Yesica.  She was a great help to Lindsea and us their senior year.

 Ryker is totally exhausted after the whirlwind weekend he had to endure.

Rock, on the other hand, enjoyed all the partying.  He rarely seems tired.

Kevin can usually be found holding a young one.  He has that special touch and kids just love him.

This is another of our adopted families.  Chayo lets us come to her house every now and then and enjoy the best Mexican food around.  We sure love the friendship we have.

I just had to show that not every one was happy with the party.

Uncle Dale helped him out, bypassing parents usually.

As I mentioned before the cake had some mashing in faces to it that was not seen in Utah.

Again, thanks, Mary for the gorgeous cake.

I'm not sure if his look is disbelief that Travis would do that to Lindsea, or if he is jealous he is not getting fed any cake.

Thanks for enduring more pictures.  I'm sure there could be more.

Washington Reception

(Many of these pictures courtesy of Carrie Sorensen, Thanks Carrie!)

More fun happened in Washington.  After a day of traveling we set out at the church to get the gym to look less like a gym.  My eyes were crossing and my lack of decorating was terribly evident.  An angel named Krisy came and saved me and helped the room become a reception hall.

Lindsea's aunt Mary made the gorgeous cake.   Lindsea couldn't have been happier.

The happy couple.

One of my favorite Lindsea looks, especially when it is aimed not at me.

Any who saw the gentle way in Utah that they fed each other cake would be surprised at how vicious it became in Washington.

Family  came and helped the overwhelmed mother of the bride with the table centers.  What would I do without family and friends?

Rock had fun with the "favorites" table, especially the Red Vines.  They were right at his level.  Many young hands stole multiple red sticks.

I had to add this because I love the tongue action, and because he is such a cutie.  Thanks to all who helped make our wild weekend one in a million.

One of the Big Events in Life

This has been a wonderful weekend.  Lindsea married a great guy who we have come love and appreciate. It was stressful and busy, but one of those moments you want to relive over and over.  So here are the pictures to help the reliving.

Lindsea and her sisters.

The beautiful bride with her grandparents.

She radiates happiness.

Our wonderful family.

With all that was going on and all that needed to be done I missed being with the cute little ones.  I missed the carefree times with them.

Rock found some fun entertainment.  It kind of created a bit more stress watching him flying through the air.

Here is one of my favorite people.  She told me not to worry about anything with our open house in Utah.  She let me feel the freedom of being with my daughter and helping her through the big day.  She took care of everything.  It was a beautiful night with pictures coming in the future.  Sisters are wonderful things.  Sherry has always been there for me.  I also appreciate Jenni and Kelli.  They came to help out and enjoy the event with us.  What a sacrifice to leave their children and be with us.  Family is great and mine is about the best you can get.

Christmas Joy

Christmas has pretty much come and gone.  We enjoyed a leisurely morning opening presents.  It was missing the fun noise of Rock  from last year, but we had fun.

Santa wanted to make sure Marissa got in some difficult nursing skills.

The girls asked for posters of their favorite hot men.  Here is my contribution to their wall.

It's been great having the college kids and KC home.  We've enjoyed their help and spirit.  We did miss Aaron and his family, and we also missed Lindsea and Travis.  In three weeks we will get to be together for one fabulous event.  Can't wait!

Christmas night Doug brought prime rib over.  We provided potatoes, salad and rolls.  Desserts were plentiful and rooms were filled.

We made time in the dinner to sing to Nicholas.  His request was his favorite beverage (Travis' also) in a lemon cake.  It was moist and delicious.  

This book was well enjoyed.  It is The Night Before Christmas.  My favorite part is that the voice that I kept hearing as many opened it was my dad's.  Many times I have listened in person to my dad reading that story.  I love that I now can hear his voice with all the many great inflections over and over.  Thanks to all who had a part in this!!

Merry Christmas

Christmas Relaxation

Can you tell I'm not in snowy Washington?  I get to spend some time in sunny Florida, but looks can be deceiving, it is not hot.  I have been relaxing in my hotel room typing addresses, playing with photoshop trying to create a wedding announcement.  Fun Stuff!!!  I enjoy this part with no distractions.

Lindsea and Travis were both singing in the Candlelight Processional at Epcot.  I waited in line, but the best I could do was a bench in the back.  So I spent 20 minutes playing Where's Lindsea and Travis?  Can you see anyone you know?  Yeah, it's not her.  She's blonde but not her.  Erase those 20 pictures.

Look again.  Can you see her now?   Unfortunately I had about 40 pictures of her, plus a video.  Yes, I do know what Lindsea looks like.

Can you find Travis here?   I was sure it was him in the back row.

Trace Atkins was the narrator.  It was with a picture like this that I finally found someone I knew.  Look above Mr. Atkins' head to the right.  It's kind of dark, but suddenly I knew for sure where Travis was.   If Travis was in green and not yellow maybe Lindsea could be there too.

Once I found her I felt foolish.  Of course this is my Lindsea.  How could I have thought she was the other two blondes in the group?

  I loved listening to this program once I could relax and not worry where the two singers I knew were.  Trace Atkins read from Luke 2 with songs interspersed.  My favorite was Away in a Manger.  I love the arrangement and the reverence with which it was sung.

After their first program I went and got my favorite meal at Disney - a turkey leg.  I sat in the cold on a padded chair and listened to the second show.  Even then I felt the spirit of their production.  I loved how Christ-centered it was and brought the real presence that should be with us all.  

To prove to all that they both were pretty close to the narrator.  Lindsea says she is close enough to touch him.  I never did see that, however.

On our way out we took advantage of the Kodak photo op.  They are a very cute couple.

Lindsea insisted having one with her mom.  I think you can see the tired of walking look in my eyes.  Lindsea is flirting with the cameraman.
One fun day.  Having a great time!!