I have been going through a bin of old paperwork and came across a letter handwritten to Dad and me. I thought you would all enjoy reading this. (I don't remember this letter--maybe Dad read it and kept it from me since that was during my bad depression years!)
11-8-99
Mom & Dad
I was disappointed today when I had thought about our Monday evening. No church meetings are schedules on Monday so that families can spend time together one evening of the week. It disturbs me to see that our home is a mess, yet we all walk over it and go about our things. Family Home Evening wasn't held until 9:30, and I as I looked around I saw that no one was fully paying attention. The lesson was made short, since it was late, we were all probably thinking about other things during the lesson. How are we supposed to feel the Spirit when the lesson is pretty much made up on the spot, we don't have an opening prayer, no one is paying attention, the room is a mess, and no one really seems like they want to be there? I don't want to hurt anyone, I just want this to be brought to your attention so that things can improve and your are aware that I would like things to be better. I know it isn't all up to you, it depends on everybody's attitude & etc, but please, let's all try from now on to get things planned better so that we can all have a funner and better experience.
Your daughter, Kristin
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
March 20, 2009
I thought you guys would all enjoy this picture. I think this was taken in 2006.I still need to post some of the pictures from the reunion with my sisters in Arizona. I had April take most of the pictures. (It was with James' old camera so I have to find the disc for it so I can upload the pics to the computer.)
Dad and I are heading with the rest of the Bishopric and their wives to attend a Young Women leadership retreat in Walla Walla Washington. They are having a dating panel! Who would have thought that would we would be on a dating panel!! I will have to post and let you all know how it went.
Monday, February 23, 2009
25 unique things about me
l. I was a teenage bride.
2. I was a teenage mother.
3. I did not have to get married--got married in the Arizona temple.
4. In H.S. I could beat almost everyone in leg wrestling--yes including guys!
5. If I had to choose between a homemade cookie or ice cream sundae, my choice would be cookie.
6. I was a Mat Maid in High School. (Cheerleader for wrestling)
7. I grew up in AZ and never travelled to Mexico.
8. I have been to Canada, Japan, and Korea
9. My favorite temple is the Washington DC temple.
10. In H.S. as a senior, I took a co-op class. (I worked in the afternoons and got paid. I worked for the school district in the media department, and checked in and mailed out films etc.)
11. Several times a week while working in HS. I would take a break with a co-worker and we would walk over to the 7-11 and I would buy peanut mm's and an orange crush. (Today I still crave peanut mm's if I am drinking an orange pop.)
12. I was the only child in my family that had braces. (I would probably be an old spinster if my parent's could not have paid for braces--truly a blessing)
13. My favorite horse to ride on cattle drives was "Amigo". He was a tall black old and very tame horse that was very easy to ride. We would be at the back of the drive trying to hurry the little calves along.
14. I have eaten beef heart several. It made very lean beef sandwiches--I would eat it again if given the chance and it was cooked right.
15. When I was pregnant with TC, I did crave dill pickles at the beginning--but wouldn't eat them for years after I tasted them going in and coming right back out!
16. Several times a month when I was pregnant with TC, Tom and I would visit Baskin and Robbins on Friday nights. I would get a banana split with, hot fudge, caramel, and strawberries. I would get mint chip, pralines and cream, and some kind of chocolate ice cream, nuts, whip cream and a cherry. (Wow could you imagine if I did that now!)
17. When Maren and I had to do the boys chores, I would beg to do the feeding of the farm animals while she milked the cow. I never could get the right rhythm going for milking.
18. My sisters and I shared one bedroom growing up. We had a small single bed for Irene, and two double beds.
19. I had a high metabolism growing up. I could put away the food. Dang what happened? Stupid thyroid!!!!
20. I had my first real kiss from a returned missionary when I was a senior in H.S. I didn't enjoy it!
21. One of my regrets is that I never took voice lessons.
22. One of my highlights is knowing all of my children sing well.
23. My physical fitness goal for this year is to lose 20 pounds.
24. My all time goal since I have been married it to be out of debt except for the house and car!!
25. I am looking forward to the possibility of going back to Hawaii with Tom and spending some vacation time with Marisha.
26 (I added one!) Hopefully in a few years we can all go as a family to one of the Worldmark Condos in Kauai and spend a vacation there. Save your money for your air fare--we will cover the lodging!!!
2. I was a teenage mother.
3. I did not have to get married--got married in the Arizona temple.
4. In H.S. I could beat almost everyone in leg wrestling--yes including guys!
5. If I had to choose between a homemade cookie or ice cream sundae, my choice would be cookie.
6. I was a Mat Maid in High School. (Cheerleader for wrestling)
7. I grew up in AZ and never travelled to Mexico.
8. I have been to Canada, Japan, and Korea
9. My favorite temple is the Washington DC temple.
10. In H.S. as a senior, I took a co-op class. (I worked in the afternoons and got paid. I worked for the school district in the media department, and checked in and mailed out films etc.)
11. Several times a week while working in HS. I would take a break with a co-worker and we would walk over to the 7-11 and I would buy peanut mm's and an orange crush. (Today I still crave peanut mm's if I am drinking an orange pop.)
12. I was the only child in my family that had braces. (I would probably be an old spinster if my parent's could not have paid for braces--truly a blessing)
13. My favorite horse to ride on cattle drives was "Amigo". He was a tall black old and very tame horse that was very easy to ride. We would be at the back of the drive trying to hurry the little calves along.
14. I have eaten beef heart several. It made very lean beef sandwiches--I would eat it again if given the chance and it was cooked right.
15. When I was pregnant with TC, I did crave dill pickles at the beginning--but wouldn't eat them for years after I tasted them going in and coming right back out!
16. Several times a month when I was pregnant with TC, Tom and I would visit Baskin and Robbins on Friday nights. I would get a banana split with, hot fudge, caramel, and strawberries. I would get mint chip, pralines and cream, and some kind of chocolate ice cream, nuts, whip cream and a cherry. (Wow could you imagine if I did that now!)
17. When Maren and I had to do the boys chores, I would beg to do the feeding of the farm animals while she milked the cow. I never could get the right rhythm going for milking.
18. My sisters and I shared one bedroom growing up. We had a small single bed for Irene, and two double beds.
19. I had a high metabolism growing up. I could put away the food. Dang what happened? Stupid thyroid!!!!
20. I had my first real kiss from a returned missionary when I was a senior in H.S. I didn't enjoy it!
21. One of my regrets is that I never took voice lessons.
22. One of my highlights is knowing all of my children sing well.
23. My physical fitness goal for this year is to lose 20 pounds.
24. My all time goal since I have been married it to be out of debt except for the house and car!!
25. I am looking forward to the possibility of going back to Hawaii with Tom and spending some vacation time with Marisha.
26 (I added one!) Hopefully in a few years we can all go as a family to one of the Worldmark Condos in Kauai and spend a vacation there. Save your money for your air fare--we will cover the lodging!!!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Ain't she a beauty!
This sketch was a Christmas gift from Marisha's friend, Cassandra. It took her only two hours to do. Right now I have it hung on the wall with the other Senior portraits. (I know I am a slacker and should have her canvas order, framed and hanging there!) If you look closely, you can see a little bit of reflection of Tom on the right side of the picture!) I thought you all would enjoy seeing this.Thursday, December 18, 2008
ONE WEEK!!!
My oh my how time flies! We have exactly one week, or to be exact less than 7 days before the big day is here.
WOW! I think I have pretty much done all I need to do, just a little bit of shopping left. I am waiting for Marisha to get home from UT to do the last minutes!
Tom flew out this morning to SLC so he can help Marisha drive home tomorrow. He called today and told me that he ran into the Lakes (Ashley's parents) at the baggage area so he caught a ride with them so TC and Ashley didn't have to go all the way into the airport after all. They joined up with George and April at Olive Garden where they all spent a nice lunch together.
We have been having snow the last few days and frigid temperatures. Down in the low digits with wind chill factors in the minuses. BRRRRRR! Thank heavens for electricity and warm cars!!! The weather is supposed to remain COOOOLLLLLLDDDDD, for a while longer! I bet Marisha will be glad to get to HAWAII! She leaves New Year's eve.
Well that is all the posting for now--I will try to add some pics later.
WOW! I think I have pretty much done all I need to do, just a little bit of shopping left. I am waiting for Marisha to get home from UT to do the last minutes!
Tom flew out this morning to SLC so he can help Marisha drive home tomorrow. He called today and told me that he ran into the Lakes (Ashley's parents) at the baggage area so he caught a ride with them so TC and Ashley didn't have to go all the way into the airport after all. They joined up with George and April at Olive Garden where they all spent a nice lunch together.
We have been having snow the last few days and frigid temperatures. Down in the low digits with wind chill factors in the minuses. BRRRRRR! Thank heavens for electricity and warm cars!!! The weather is supposed to remain COOOOLLLLLLDDDDD, for a while longer! I bet Marisha will be glad to get to HAWAII! She leaves New Year's eve.
Well that is all the posting for now--I will try to add some pics later.
Friday, November 14, 2008
WOW WHAT HAPPENED?
Through the encouragement of the family, I have started a Blog spot for us. I was trying to find a picture to include of Tom and myself and found this cute one of the family.
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