Wow, Long Time

Wow, it has been since 2011...since I wrote a post to this blog.  It almost feels like I should start all over.  Robb and I have just finished listening to Conference.  It was quite tricky because we watched and listened to it on our computers and cell phones.  We stopped DirecTV in February--suspended service for six months to give us a break...ha ha ha, now we watch more Netflix.  I think I like conference on TV better than on our computers or cell phones.  Next October, will watch in on TV.  It seems funny since when we first moved to Idaho, we did not get the broadcast.  I grew up with the conference broadcast because in Fredonia, we got KSL.  I missed it for several years and it felt like we were left out.  We got the Ensign with the talks but that was a month after Conference was over.  Now we have a choice on how we want to watch Conference, an yet I complain because we had it on our cell phones and computers, not TV.   We are a spoiled couple.

Priesthood session took on a new meaning last night for Robb.  Since he was ordained a deacon, he has attended Priesthood session with is father and brothers.  When Robbie reached age 12, he and Robb attended the Priesthood session together.  This tradition to go with Robbie has been going for about 20 years and last night was one of the few times Robb did not go with Robbie.  I think it was sad for Robb to go alone.  Last night, I stayed home instead of going to Deseret Book, which I have gone to for several years with my daughters.  Deseret Book called it "Ladies Night" because all the men attended Priesthood.  I remember one time when a woman and her husband came to Deseret Book on "Ladies' Night."  He wondered if he could come in and we welcomed him and explained what the tradition was.  I don't think he came back to another "Ladies' Night."  Either he was embarrassed that he was not attending conference or he did not want to be included with all the giggly and fun loving women waiting to hear their names being drawn for prizes.

General Conference was great. I will need to read or review each talk to make sure I got the full message.  Once conference was finished, I said to Robb, now we will need to listen to the commentators to find out what each person said like they do in political and sports broadcasts.  Thank goodness we do not have to have someone else explain what was said as each were so clear and we have study the talks for ourselves instead of have someone interpret for us.  I love the Gospel and the plains truths therein.

Since last year is already past and 2013 is 1/4 of the way through, you can imagine that there has been a lot happening.  I am still working at the Human Rights Commission, thank heaven.  Robb is no longer with Olsen and Company as he was let go in January 2013.  He has been trying to locate a job to keep himself busy but I like him being home so we do not have to wait for him to get off work to leave town.  His schedule is much more flexible.  We have had to cut back on expenses and we are careful with our money more now and before.

We just moved Robbie and his family to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a job.  Tracy and Robbie had another baby in the last year, Lily, who is just as cute as Zoey.  We have four grandchildren now and they all live hours away from Boise.  I wish they lived closer.  We have cell phone, text messaging, Facebook and other devises to stay in touch more than when I left my   family in Fredonia. We had letters and telephones back then.  AND, we had to be careful about our long distance telephone bills.  The world has changed and the computer/interest age has made communications much easier.

I will need to upload some photos of the family.  well, there isBIG thunder and lightning out side with hail stones.  It is pretty and I love the thunder but the family next door (west side) was trying to have a backyard wedding today and the decorations have all wilted with the water and the back drop has been blown down.  I feel bad  for them.  I wish we had something to help them.

Christmas 2011

 Jackson got his Tonka truck with a toolbox.

 Zoey with her pink pajamas

 Oh how fun and how cute

 Jackson had to have a ride with Bert and Ernie after our shopping was completed.

Jack saying Hello to Ernie, I think. 

Cynthia and Kyle's project to frame in our TV Screen.  That is over our fireplace.

Wow, we had a very nice Christmas this year.  Cynthia, Kyle, Jack and Claire traveled home.  They came on Thursday so I had a lot of Grandma time.  Cynthia got on her get up and go horse and decided she wanted to paint the back room.  We painted the family room and it looks really good.  We also framed a screen on the wall.

We had our fondue on Christmas eve and really had a nice peaceful dinner.  Then on Christmas morning, we got up late and got ready for church, except for me.  I was sick, coughing, and had laryngitis and could not go to church.  I stayed in bed until everyone got home.  Then we fixed breakfast and everyone had our traditional breakfast with an addition of Orange rolls, which is Kyle's family breakfast addition.  We loved the orange rolls...we readily adopt this as part of the Christmas day breakfast.

We opened presents....with all sorts of joy.  I received a Kindle touch from Rob.  I am so excited to get started on books.  Rob got a 22 rifle from me so he, Kyle, and Robbie went target shooting on Monday.  Tonie got her bookcases for her new house, Cynthia got a viking sewing machine, Robbie got a 22, Kyle got a 22 and Tracy can go on a shopping spree with all her gift cards.  I think they were all happy.

We have such good times as a family.  I love my family.  I thank the Lord for all the blessings Rob and I receive. We have received all material gifts from each other but Christ gave us an eternal gift, the opportunity to repent of our sins and the opportunity to live with Him, Heavenly Father, and our families.  I am blessed.

We are now off to January soon with new resolutions for the year to come.  New celebrations, new memories, and renewed dedication to the gospel and church we love.

wrap up

The year is closing and I have not been active in keeping my blog up to date.  We have had such good times with Jackson's birthday, Thanksgiving, and now the Christmas season.  Zoey is walking and Jack is talking.  Claire has the biggest smile and she laughs.  Oh how we love our grandchildren.  We want to visit them every week but I know that that is not always possible.  I am so happy to know that they are mine through the sealing powers of the Temple.

We are getting ready for Christmas.  We have lots of projects to do and I wish I did not have to work... But that is how I afford my "projects," I guess so it is good that I work.  Vicious circle.  I do enjoy what I do at my job for the State but I also love doing things for my children and grandchildren.  I love cooking meals for my loving husband.  I love driving to SLC/Springville and back with my dear hubby...reminds me of when we first got married, not as spry; more aches and pain; but still devoted to each other.  I guess we are in the minority when you consider the general population of married people.

I am excited to see the children and grandchildren for Christmas.  I have to do a lot of cleaning to make sure that the bookshelf does not come down with the books, the fish tank is secure, Simon has a place of refuge and that Jack and Zoey cannot climb out the dog door.  Oh the things I have to think about.  My mind cannot remember all the things little half size people can get into with their curious minds.  It is fun though!!

well back to work... Love you all.

Family Pictures 2011

 

We had family pictures at Katherine Albertson Park this year. I am pleased with the prints that I have been able to copy. I am still looking for frames so I can display the photos.

We just returned from Salt Lake City tonight from a week-end of fun with Tonie, Cyn, Kyle, Jack, Claire, Robbie, Tracy, and Zoey. Robbie and Tracy purchased a new car so we were all excited for them. I guess we need to get a photo of the van up on the blog now too.

We watched BSU beat Georgia and BYU beat Ole Miss so it was extra exciting week-end for us. We cheered each team on when the games came on.

Ragner Relay

We, Robb, Robbie, Tracy, Zoey, and I, just returned from Salt Lake City where we spent time with Tonie, Cynthia, Kyle,Jackson and Claire. It was as quick and very busy trip. I feel bad we did not get a family photo though. I guess we will need to arrange for a family picture when we have the RC Fisher reunion on August 13th here in Boise.

On Friday, Robbie started the Ragner Relay with his cousins. We chased him around Eden, Huntsville, and some other places over the mountain from Ogden. We were so tired but we persevered and cheered him on. We also cheered the cousins on in their part of the run. We finally gave up and attempted to get back to Ogden. The canyon, Trapper canyon, was backed up all the way down a hill that looked like the Horseshoe Bend hill. We wanted to find a faster route to go back to SLC. We tried to take a pass that was not far from Ogden but that was closed. After we had gone the same route three times, we finally stopped at the Maverick station and asked how to get to Ogden. We were directed to Ogden canyon and we made it through. We came into Ogden at 12th Avenue - - which lead directly across Ogden and to the interstate. We stopped at Tonie's house and then went to Cyn's in Springville. We visited and then went back to Tonie's for the night.

On Saturday, we had Robb's dad aka Grandpa come to Tonie's so we could have him come with us to Park City for the end of the race. Robb and Grandpa went back up to South Ogden to visit Aunt Peggy, Grandpa's sister. After Robb and Grandpa got back to SLC, we immediately left for Park City. The Ragner Relay started in Logan and wound through the mountain tops to Park City. We met Robbie at the finish line and cheered the team in as they ran across the finish line with Russell.

After the race, we all returned to Tonie's for dinner. Of course our family dinners over the campfire never occur at a reasonable dinner hour. We had Cyn and Kyle eat first so they could go home and put their babies to bed. All were very tired and thankful that their sacrament meetings did not start until 1:00 p.m. The rest of the family ate as the tin foil dinners were cooked. It tasted really good.

On Sunday morning, we all slept in. We left SLC at about 11:30ish and got home to Boise I think around 6:00 p.m. We stopped in Snowville and then gassed up in Twin Falls. Other than that we drove....We are tired and glad to be home. We had a good time with our children but we sometimes make the mistake of planning too much into one day. We do this quite often and wear ourselves out by the end of the day that we can barely drag ourselves to bed.

Robbie drove us home from Twin Falls so I was glad. I drove from SLC to Twin Falls. We all rode in the Honda Passport. It was tight but we did it. Not only did we have four adults and Zoey in the car, we had three dogs, Simon, Vinney, and Mikey. Thank heavens for tiny dogs. Oh yes, we met Sadie, Tonie's little pup. She is so cute but still a pup with puppy tendencies.

Robb and I will be going to Springville for July 3rd because Claire will be blessed on that day. Claire is such a doll and we love her. She looks a lot like Jackson but with darker hair. Jack, of course, is his usual handsome self. We had Zoey down in SLC with the other too. Talk about a Grandmother's delight. It was really fun to have all three. I love holding my granddaughters. Jack loves to be off and running doing other things. He is a sweet boy!!

We are BLESSED.

Easter 2011

Well, Claire decided to come early. She was born on Easter Sunday at 10:00 p.m. She was 8 lbs 2 oz. and was 21 inches long. Dark brown hair and olive skin. Just a contrast to Jackson's blond hair and blue eyes. Claire's facial features look very similar to Jackson's. What a blessing it is to have grandchildren. I spent about 10 days in Provo helping Cynthia get adjusted to two children. Thank heavens Jack is such a good boy and Claire sleeps a lot.

On May 5, 2011, my sister Ruby and her husband Joe went through the temple and were sealed for time and eternity. We are so excited to have Joe go through the temple. Robb and I gave them a gift of temple clothes minus the shoes because the shoes that were available were not the correct size for Joe. Ruby wanted to get shoes as opposed to slippers. They are set to go to the temple over and over with their own clothing and carrying bags. We were so thankful that we were able to get them the gift. Joe was so grateful he hugged me several times.

In the afternoon of May 5th, Melissa graduated with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Utah. It is such a treat to see my nieces and nephews progress. Missy wore her Navajo outfit under her robe. We got pictures so I will upload them when I get my camera recharged.

On Friday, May 6, 2011, Robb and I went to the Karl Bloch exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts at BYU. The exhibit is on loan from Denmark. We really enjoyed the paintings. I think my favorite one was a charwomen feeding birds. I wish I could get a copy of this. I will see if there are any available.

We spent some time with Cynthia that afternoon. On Saturday, we returned to Cyn's to help out some more before going to SLC to help Tonie move her box springs from the RC Willey warehouse to her apartment. It was rather tense as we tried to not lose the box springs. After we moved the box springs, we went to Thanksgiving Point in Lehi for the tulip festival. The gardens were beautiful. We had dinner at a restaurant and enjoyed the food. This treat was from Tonie and Cynthia for my mother's day treat.

I had a lot of fun and enjoyed my two weeks with Cyn and visiting the sites. I have had a wonderful time.

January 2011

The year started off with a Bang, or a c-section. Zoey entered the world on January 12, 2011. Tracy labored all day long and then ended up have a c-section. Tracy gave us a scare after her delivery but she was taken back to surgery to get the bleeding stopped. Whew!! We are so blessed with modern medicine that can diagnose quickly and take necessary actions. Zoey and Tracy stayed in the hospital for several days and when they went home, they were both doing well. Robbie and Tracy are getting used to having a baby to take care of and to sleep at all hours that are available. We love Zoey and just love to hold her when they come over to visit. She is beautiful!

Tonie came home for MLK holiday and we attended the Rotunda celebration. It was very nice and the guest speaker was a surviver from the Holocaust.

Then at the end of January, I did something I thought I would never do. I had my eyes done with permanent makeup, tattooed eyeliner. Can you believe it! I feel like prophesy fulfilled about the last days. My eyes hurt and sting and I have some gubers on my eyelashes. They will eventually come off as the healing progresses. I think I will like it when I am not wearing ointment on my eyes. I am excited. Conne' did a really good job and understood what I wanted.

This week is my birthday and Super Bowl. My family is coming home to enjoy the weekend. Jackson will be home so I need to do some child proofing in the house. He loves to explore and walks around everywhere he can. He is such a joy.

I do not know what my kids will talk me into doing next. I am sure it will be fun. I am having a exciting life and super good adventures, some painful but interesting.
We will see what this weekend will give.