The 4th in Koosharem

There's nothing quite like celebrating the 4th in a small town!

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The neighbor had a fishing boat for sale.  Brindley asked him if we could borrow it and make a float out of it for the parade. The girls did a great job decorating it and loved every minuted of being in the parade.  They even got an award for float!

Without Grandma and Grandpa they couldn't have pulled it off! 

 Lining up for the parade. Notice our ribbon on the front!  YEAH!

 After the parade there is always games, food and fun! And LOTS of catching up with family and friends. A rainstorm came through later in the afternoon.  Samantha and her buddy Jessica (cousin) ran and played in the rain together then dug in the sand...They definitely knew how to enjoy themselves.

It has been several years since we have been to Koosharem for the 4th.  So glad we could go!



Ebony...Riley

Ebony, it was so fun seeing you!

Here's what I think...

Ok, So I agree with all of you.  I sometimes get concerned about the safety of my kids, but that isn't my biggest reason for going private.  The reason I have stayed public is the same as some of you.  I leave it public for my parents.  It is easier access for them to see what we are up to and to see pictures of the kids.  I also like the idea of sharing the gospel (which I haven't done much). One of my friends has a family blog that has many links to gospel pages.  On her sidebar her family picture links up to The Proclamation on the Family.  She has many other links like that.  I love it!

My BIGGEST Reasons for going private (which may be more childish) are:
1. Those people that want to read MY blog...then exclude me from their's.  I'm ok with them being private. That's their choice.  I don't know how else to say it.  I just don't feel like I need to share stuff with them if they won't share with me....like I said, Childish, I know!
2. Another reason is that some of those closest to me have read things in my blog then used those things against me.  Comments have been said to me that have been hurtful. My blog is something I use to lift me up. If you are going to take the things that I post on my blog and knock me down, then you don't need to read it.
3. With having the food blog, that is very public, I wonder about those that check my food blog then find my family blog. I guess this is where keeping my kids safe comes into it.

Anyway, those are some of my main reasons.  Still haven't decided yet what to do. If I do go private I will let you know before I do.

UTAH!

It's a loooong ride for these girls, but there are always cheers when we reach this spot on the road! Even from the littlest one!

 One foot in Nevada.  One foot in Utah.

What do you think?

Pro's and Con's

of making a blog PRIVATE.

I would like to hear from you!  For over a year now I have contemplated making my blog private.  I have reasons why I haven't and reasons why I want to.  Please share with me what you think the Pro's and Con's are of making a blog private. And remember, everyone has their own opinion and what they do with their blog is their choice and is what works for them!  After I hear your responses, I'll share with you my thoughts.  Thanks!

Nine Lives!

When we moved from Hyrum two years ago we left our cats with my Mom and Dad.  We couldn't have cats in the place we were renting in Carson.  Mom tried as hard as she could to help the cats feel comfortable at her place, but the other cats my Mom had chased my cats away.  They never came back.  We knew this would be a possibility.  For the last two years we have accepted that we wouldn't see our cats again and that they probably weren't alive anymore.

Well, lastnight Mom and I were visiting with a lady that lives here in Koosharem.  Some how we got on the topic of cats.  This lady mentioned she had alot of cats.  Mom asked her if she happened to have any show up awhile ago...maybe a solid black one, or a black and white one.  This lady confirmed that she had.  She had a black and white one show up 2 years ago. She described the cat to us and shared a few things that were unique to our cat.  Guess what?!  It is Ebony!  Our black and white cat!  I was so happy that I almost cried. This lady told me how much she loved this cat and had become really attached to her.  I was thrilled.  I am so glad to know that Ebony....now known as Riley...has a happy home.  The family that has her also owns a dairy farm, so Ebony/Riley gets fresh cows milk every morning.  She still goes out hunting in the fields and hides in the bushes just like she did with us.

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This picture is a few years old.  This is Lexie with Ebony (the black and white one) and Chessy, Ebony's sister.

 

 This is Ebony with her siblings.

The new owner of Ebony/Riley said we could come down and see her.  The girls are so excited to see her!

5th Grade Promotion

Brindley, You are an amazing young lady.  You are a role model to so many.  You are a friend to those who need a friend.  Your teachers look to you to help those around you.  As your Principal told me, you are trustworthy and an all around excellent student.  She was very proud to have you in her school.

I am amazed at what you have accomplished this year.  You have learned so much academically, socially, and spiritually.  Keep it up!  Love you!

Brindley with her teacher, Mr. Test.