Kristi's Camera

Kristi got a new camera for Mother's Day. I have been very impressed with the pictures it takes. She got the Nikon D60. Here are some pictures that were taken several weeks ago, most at Lake Tahoe. The clarity, color and detail is astounding! Let me know what you think, and I am also interested in tips to really taking good photos, because I am certainly not a photographer! Hopefully you can click on the pictures to make them bigger.

11 years!

As Jim, I and our 4 girls finished unloading our uhaul trailer into the storage shed the other night I turned to Jim and said, "Look at all we have accumulated over the last 11 years." Yes, that storage unit is filled to the max, but nothing is more valuable than our family. I am so blessed to have 4 wonderful, beautiful daughters who as we speak are going through the cupboards in the trailer to see what they can give Jim and I for our anniversary:). I'm also blessed to have a husband that is my best friend. He has sacrificed so much for me and our girls. We have had alot of good times together, but have also faced many trials. Those trails have brought us closer together and helped me realize that I can get through anything as long as I have Jim.

Just for my enjoyment, here are some things I remember about our wedding:

*Our ceremony was early and took place in the Rose room at the Manti Temple.

* Mom and Julianne helped me get ready.

*On the way home from the temple Jim and I stopped at the little drive through in Gunnison and got some shakes.

*Jim's family took care of the luncheon which was held at the town hall in Koosharem. If I remember right we had BBQ beef sandwiches and I dropped some of the meat on my dress. (Not my wedding dress)

*For the reception in Koosharem we served PIZZA HUT PIZZA and ROOTBEER FLOATS with SCWANN'S ICECREAM.

*Julianne and Mom did my wedding cake.

*My colors were navy blue, dusty blue, and dusty rose.

*For the centerpieces I made bride and groom's with stuffed gorilla's.

*We drove the ranger to Logan for the reception there. The AC wasn't working so we had the windows rolled down the whole way. My hair was wind blown and ratted when we got there. I didn't have any conditioner and ended up just pulling it up for the reception without combing all the way through it. It looked better that night than any other time during those few days.

*Connie made the cake for the reception in Logan.

*My cake top got knocked off the cake and broke. They stuck a set of gorillas ontop of the cake for the new cake top.

*We opened our presents in our apartment the morning after the Logan reception. We invited family to join us as we opened the presents. We got cereal the night before so we could feed those that came.

*For our honeymoon we went to Minnetonka cave, Timpanogas cave, Lagoon and camping.

Jim, it has been a great 11 years and I am looking forward to another many, many, many years.

Update

There are alot of things that I need to catch up on, but that will have to wait a few days.

We have had quite a busy few weeks. I hauled the kids to Koosharem two weeks ago so we could be there for the Torgersen reunion. I'll post about the reunion another time. After a week in Koosharem I then took the kids to Logan. I still had things to do at my house to get it ready to rent. Jim's family met at our house one night and cleaned most of it. They really helped me alot. Thanks everyone that helped! I love and miss you all.

The girls spent time with their friends and I was able to spend time with my friends. It was so great to see them all and just visit and relax for a minute.

I picked Jim up at the SLC airport early Saturday morning then went to the house and started some more cleaning. It's amazing how much more I can get done when Jim is with me. We got another UHaul trailer and loaded most of the rest of our stuff in it. Late Saturday night we finished with the house and slept for a few hours. For one last time we went to Sacrament meeting with Hyrum 15th ward. We got there a little later than normal and our bench was still empty, but sitting around it was our friends....as if they had saved it for us.

It was very hard pulling away from our house. As we left I was reminded of the last time I moved from Cache Valley. I was a Freshman in College and had finished my first two quarters of school. I packed up and moved to Cedar City to go to school. As I drove out of the valley then, I cried realizing how much I love that place. Obviuosly I couldn't stay away from there for long because 6 months later I was back and never moved from there again until now.

We made it to Carson City late Sunday night. Jim and I will be unloading the uhaul trailer tonight and getting settled in the camp trailer once again. We do have a prospect for renters for our house, so hopefully we can start looking for us a place to live here in Carson City.

Once again, I want to tell everyone thanks for all the love, help, support, friendship, everything that you have helped us with. Some have asked for a mailing address. I'm not quite sure what it is, but I know I can get mail here at the RV park. I am going to check into it here in the next few days.

I have many pictures I want to post about b-days, reunions and other things, so hopefully I can get things pulled together in the next few days to do that!

Love you all!

Hey Torgersen's!

First of all thanks to those who have put this reunion together! Alot of work has gone into it and I want to thank you! Your work is much appreciated!

Are we going to have fun or what!!!!!! I am so excited to see all of you! Being here with Mom has helped me remember some fun times! Riding bikes and building huts in the sagebrush with Brianne and Brian. Making carebears down on that old machinery thing in the field with Megan and Kimala and playing in the tree house and jumping on their tramp. Throwing rocks at Uncle Don's chimney with Terrell, Jen, Jaris and Launi to get the bats to come out. Making mudpies at Grandma's with the red berries in them. Oh, so many memories! Love you all!

Sounds like there will be lots of great food! So, if anyone goes hungry at this reunion, it is your own fault! Can't wait to see you all! I was told there are going to be over 200 of us here! YEAH!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL KARISSA!

Karissa is turning 7 today! Karissa, I love you so much and I am so glad that you are my special Karissa! You are so full of energy and excitment! You are so full of love and also have a desire to be loved in your own special way. You keep me guessing with what random thing you will do next! You are such a good helper with Lexie and Samantha. You have so many people that love you...this includes your primary teachers and school teachers. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Before we left Hyrum Brindley and I gave Karissa a surprise party. It was so fun working out all of the details and seeing her face as she came through the back door and saw all of her friends waiting for her. When I get those pics on my computer I'll post about her party!

I think we are crazy!

Just wanted to leave a note to let you know we are here. We got into Carson City about 9:30 pm UT time. Jim's brother drove with us along with my dad. We couldn't have done it without them. We couldn't have done the whole thing without family. The kids did amazing....no movies the whole way and not once did I hear any complaining!Thanks for all the hugs as we left. I needed them! I have the best family, friends, neighbors! I love you all so much and miss you all already. Mary Jo, that honk was for you....don't know if you heard it!

Thanks to the sweet lady who gave me her phone number when we were visiting their ward a month ago. I was able to call her and get the Elder's Quorum president's phone number. The Elder's Quorum is going to come help us unload as soon as we find a storage unit. Just another blessing from being part of the best organization ever. We will have immediate friends and family where ever we go. I'm glad I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints......They know how to do things!

An Amazing Man!

Grandpa and Grandma Perry

This Picture was taken at our Rowley Family Campout June 2008

I never knew when I met Grandpa Perry when I was 13 years old that I would someday marry his Grandson. There are so many things that I will miss about you, but the one thing on my mind now is the hugs. I Love you Grandpa Perry!