Aug 03 2008
How we did not celebrate pioneer day (Thursday, July 24)
Since Twin Falls comes before Hazelton, we stopped at my brother Zach’s house to meet his new baby Sophie. And see Holly and Abby of course! Zach was at work and Ellie was at school. Holly was gracious enough to let us barge in on her around 8:00 am and visit for a while. Sophie is a sweet little baby with wide eyes looking out to see what’s happening around her. Her hair is so soft, I loved to just stroke her head.
We left Zach’s house and headed to my mom and dad’s. We saw the new wood floors in the kitchen - very nice! John planted some gladiolus for my mom. I hope they are getting water. We met my dad’s new dog Yeller, whose name used to be something else until my dad got her but I can’t remember what.
We drove out to the farm where my dad was working and picked him up for a visit with some old friends. My friend Karlene was visiting her parents so we chatted with her while my dad visited with her dad. Karlene is a great friend. We don’t see each other a lot, but it’s okay because we get together and catch up and I get to see her cute little boys (four little blondies and they all look alike!).
After visiting with the Hansen’s we drove into town to see my mom at Dr. Joe’s clinic where she works as a nurse. Dr. Joe is the orthopedic surgeon who visited me in my hospital room for about 5 minutes and charged me a couple hundred dollars after my car accident. He was a nice guy. My mom seems to like working there so that is good. John and I practically took a nap in the waiting room until she was ready to leave and then we went to buy some food for the family reunion. My mom knew everyone at Wal-Mart. I miss those days when I used to know everyone in town.
My dad made us steaks for dinner but John slept through it. He was tired from driving the night before. We just hung out at home and enjoyed being there with my parents.
Becky. Your parents never age! I love seeing the house and go yea I remember that! I love seeing your cute big family’s blogs! Reminds me of the good ole days of farming! Love it! Enjoy you family!
Oops! I guess I spoke too soon! (I read from the bottom and go up.) It sounds like you had a great time with your family!
Hey Carrie, I’m glad you found my blog. How did you find it anyway? It is so nice to be able to let my family know what I’m doing here in California and see what they are doing in Idaho. I will have to email you so I can find out more about what you’ve been up to. I have so many fun memories of playing at your house too - one from a long time ago was riding horses at the ranch - 4-H lambs - playing freeze tag in your yard - sleeping over in your basement - learning dance routines in your living room. What fun times!
Doesn’t that yard look nice? I think Dad did a great job replacing the grass that he accidentally killed last year!! And mom’s flowers always look great.
It was so fun to see you guys!! You need to home more often. Maybe someday we will come to California, too.
We were bummed we didn’t get to see you guys! Sorry! Isn’t Sophie adorable!!??
hey! i didn’t leave a memory on your blog and it was a downer that we couldn’t get together while you were up…but, it looks like you had fun! family is so awesome! so, some of my favorite memories are, of course, floating the canal and that crazy surf board that had the carpet on it, cleaning your mom’s bedroom, going to lagoon and raging waters in the back of the green van, eating hamburger helper for the first time at your house after zach broke both his arms when we went to pomerelle, going to cal ranch with you and your dad during sunday school…wow, the list goes on. how about the time the whole house was full and your dad cut up your mom’s credit cards. good times, good time! thx for the great memories…we will for sure have to get together over christmas!!!! oh, and remember, singing our favorite song…eternal flame and when you broke your wrist after we jumped from the swings?!!