Fondue?

Yep, crazy us, we had a fondue party last night. We hit a crazy going out of business sale at Linens N Things and bought a fondue pot for $8. This was all Joes doing. So, the kids and I went to work yesterday to celebrate his graduation. First, we went out for supplies and presents. Now this was quite a feet, considering the below zero windchill. Ummmm brrrrrr! We then strung crepe paper all over the living room and accompanied it with hordes of balloons. Then we set to work on the food. We had a cheese fondue, which we hated, so I took cheese powder and mixed it. That was super. We dipped little smokies, pepperoni, teriyaki chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, foccacia bread, french bread, and roasted potatoes. We finished with angel food cake. Yes, we had a lot left over. The best part, Joe was shocked. He had no idea. It was lots of work, but so much fun. I do believe we are having left overs tonight. Mmmmmm!

YIPPPEEEEEE!

Woohoo, Woohoo, Woohoo! We are done!!!!! Yes, Joe officially graduated tonight with an MBA. He totally rocks. He also completed his capstone course with an A . Yep, he is pretty much brilliant. I think I am embarasing him at this point. Love you all and see you soon!!!! Joe is cool! Joe is done! We are happy, happy, happy.

Years Ago

Happy Saturday Morning Family. I know that I missed Photo Phriday but hope you will enjoy this picture from a few years ago. Mom and I graduated from High School in June of 1974. After graduation I went with my mom and dad to San Antonio, Texas to visit Calvin and his family. It was sort of a graduation present for me. Over my years growing up I had the chance to take many trips with mom and dad, you know, being the only one at home. The last one I took was in August of 1974. Dad had meetings in Portland, Oregon. I remember doing all I could to get out of the trip. Just didn't want to deal with it.

Looking back, I am very grateful that I went with them. Dad made arrangements for us to take a fishing trip with Brother Hugey, a man he worked with in SCS. We went Salmon fishing in the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River. It was fun, we caught several salmon and enjoyed them for months to come. In fact, the last one we ate the day of my mission farewell. Here are the proud fishermen.

A few more pictures from our Chicago trip

I know I posted photos yesterday, but thought I would search Marquie's folder for some more fun pictures. Congratulations to all you end of semesterers. I assume, now just finals to go. All you involved in "public school"--James, Liz, Joe, Bryce, Justin, Jodi and of course, Marquie (who is not to the end of the semester until the middle of January), lots of you are almost to the end of your education journey. Some of you are just beginning, and then there are those of you in the middle. Anyway, all that meandering behind us--CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! And, also a congratulations to Michelle and Bryce on the near completion of their home--send pictures! And, to Heather who is very much "back in the saddle" again.

Wow, we have so much to be thankful for!

Skyline High School had a two hour delay today. It rained. Enough said.

May I recommend some good reading to you all who have a little time on your hands. I have been studying Elder Bednar's talks on prayer from the last two conferences for our young women's lesson on Sunday. It has been a marvelous experience. I highly recommend these talks for your perusal (I really have no idea how to spell that word, but I know what it means.) I was especially inspired by his counsel on the connection between our morning and evening prayers. Let me know what yout think.

I guessed I've mother meandered long enough. Have a wonderful Friday!

It's FRIDAY!

This is the dawn of the last day of my first semester as a college professor.  I made it through the classes, teaching, conducting, most of the grading, and more than enough, "will there be extra credit?"

I'm going to take a well-deserved nap . . .

sometime next week after finals are over and graded!

April's Baptism

I keep waiting to get a post on the beautiful experience last weekend with April. But, since I haven't seen anything from the Petersen's, I thought I might just make a little post. It was a beautiful, spiritual experience. When Vickie gave her talk on the Holy Ghost, she told the story about the pearl of great price, then presented April with a beautiful pearl necklace, made from a necklace her mother had given her when she was 16. It was such a tender experience.

April was beautiful in her white clothes and the baptism and confirmation were incredible experiences, just ask the Grandpa's.

We were so grateful to be able to attend and be a part of this very special experience.

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we had so much fun with jj's, i had to try this....mwahahahahahahahahahaha! :D