Got Milk?

About a month or so ago, we went to Braums for ice cream and to take pictures. This set is one of my favorites. Jessica was with us and we felt like taking pictures for our favorite Sister Misisonary--Hermana Madsen--so this one of the sets we sent her. Because I like to show off the fact that I'm not very mature ALL the time (any of the time??) I thought I'd show my fans.

Elvis is ALIVE! I met him at Braums

Who knew Ken looked live Elvis! LOL!!!

At the Durhams

Last night we went over to our friends, Josh and Ashley's house for dinner. After dinner, Josh showed us around their new house (they just moved to GB) and the last room of the tour was the TV room in the basement. At that point, I lost Ken and never saw him again the whole evening. I actually left him at their house at 9:30 and took my kids home so they could go to bed. I guess that's what happens when you hook up a play station to a big screen TV. If they had guitar hero, I'd be all over it too! It was a ton of fun and I'm glad Ken was able to play with his friend too.

Blogging Award...

My friend Amy gave me this award! Thanks Amy!

I'm supposed to pass it on to 5 of my favorite blogging buddies, but since I couldn't decide which ones to give it to, I'm giving it to everyone on my blog list! I love reading them all, that is why I've linked them from my blog. That is also where I get some of my ideas. I'm a huge copycat!

Great Bend Christmas Parade

Last week we went to the Parade on Main St and it was really fun for the kids. They loved seeing Santa and getting the candy. Ken and I loved the modes of transportation that some of the people decided to drive in the parade.

We had 3 favorites. The first one, which sadly the picture did not turn out, was of a guy riding his lawn mower. It was just any lawn mower though, the bottom part was round and he could also sweep the street, which he was doing. It was special.

#2, a truck with the BIGGEST sleeper I've ever seen in my life.

#3, another guy riding his tractor.

All in all, it was a fun night.

A conversation with Nicole

Nicole: How old was Elder Wirthlin?

Me: 91

Nicole: Did he have a heart attack?

Me: No, he was old.

Nicole: Did his wife die too?

Me: Yes, 2 years ago.

Nicole: How old are their kids?

Me: probably in their 60's or 70's. When I'm 91, you'll be 71!

Nicole: Even if I'm 71, I'll still go to your funeral.

6 things I told my kids last week...

*Please don't sweep the dog.
*A bathrobe is not a jacket.
*It is inapropriate to smile with mashed potatoes covering your teeth.
*That would fine to sing opera during the closing song at FHE.

*Thank you for taking the trash out without being asked.

*You make my heart smile.

Animal

Here are some pictures of our dog, Animal. He is a Cockapoo--half Poodle, half Cocker Spaniel. I don't feel the obligation to post pictures of my dog the way I do my children, however using the word obligation and my kids in the same sentence does seem wrong to me. ANYWAY, the reason for this post is because I recently learned that my Dad has a picture of him with Animal on his bathroom mirror so I thought I should let him seem how big he's gotten. For the rest of you too, look how big our dog has gotten! The first one was when we just got him, and the last 3 were taken 3 days ago.

In Memory of Joseph B. Wirthlin

SALT LAKE CITY 2 December 2008 Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, the oldest living apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died last night, age 91.

Elder Wirthlin had gone to bed at his Salt Lake City home, and died peacefully at about 11:30 pm of causes incident to age. His oldest daughter, Jane Wirthlin Parker, was present. A member of the family had been staying and caring for Elder Wirthlin, whose wife, Elisa Young Rogers Wirthlin, died in 2006.

He had continued to work at his office right up until the Thanksgiving holiday.Funeral arrangements will be announced.

A Christmas Wish from Matthew