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Rachel and Zack's wedding reception in Boise

2009-01-08T08:32:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful day. Wedding, dinner and reception were all fantastic.

Grandparents love days like this. Our oldest getting married in the temple and praying the rest will follow.

This is our whole family except for Katies family of six.

Grape Stomp anyone????...The Stars are the winners!!!!!

2008-11-05T08:43:00.000-08:00

Grandview has a Annual Grape Stomp each year. My three grandaughers participated this year and won 1st place in their division. Here are Kennedi, Brenna and Daphne stomping the grapes.

Baby Blessing for Kolby Zane

2008-11-05T08:11:00.000-08:00

Brandon and Tammy blessed their son, Kolby Zane on October 12th in their ward in West Richland, WA. This was the first Sunday in a new building for their ward that was just split a couple of weeks before so Kolby was the first baby to be blessed in their new chapel. Kolby was born on July 16th and weighed 6 lb 12oz. He is a beautiful baby (of course I am not a prejudice grandma) and so good natured. He is already sleeping through the night.

My 23rd grandbaby & Luke's baptism

2008-10-21T14:52:00.000-07:00

Luke Terry with his Dad October 12th. What a fun day.

Yea another baby, Callen Cameron Shirley October 2nd. # 23
We now have a football team with one to spare. And 11 cheerleaders too!

2008-08-11T08:37:00.000-07:00

I thought my granddaughter and grandniece looked alike.

2008-08-11T08:33:00.001-07:00

Thought you would enjoy the pictures from the family reunion.

summer with the kids

2008-08-11T07:54:00.000-07:00

Quentin enters the world of Microsoft

2008-07-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

On June 13th and 14th we attended Quentin's graduation at the University of Washington. He received a BS degree in Informatics and two special awards from his college. Here he is with his wife, Carrie, who is still in school and working towards a PhD in Physics. Quentin started work at Microsoft on June 16th.

Our Baby gradutes

2008-07-01T10:39:00.001-07:00

2008-07-01T10:29:00.000-07:00

Our baby has graduated from high school and Gary and I are looking at each other and saying, "What are we going to do now?" (I am sure we will figure it out.)
Here are some pictures of Keagan and the family. Keagan was Senior Class President so he announced the names of his classmates as they walked up to receive their diplomas. He will be attending BYU in the fall and then he plans to go on a mission next summer when he turns nineteen.

Do You Know any Good Lawyer Jokes?

2008-06-08T08:54:00.000-07:00

Just got back from Washington and
Bryan's Graduation from Law School. The guy worked full time all the way through. I don't know how he did it. I've just got to say well done! I picked up a new Dilbert tie. Everyone in the Ward wants one.

Vivian with her new grandbaby

2008-05-28T19:17:00.000-07:00

Well at 3pm this afternoon Stuart and Crysal had there first baby boy. They started Crystal on inducing at 5am, but she could never get past a 4 and the baby was showing signs of trauma so the doctor decided to go ahead and do a C-section. Crystal was disappointed but a healthy baby is more important so it has worked out well. He came in weighing 8 lb 11 oz. Not the biggest but close enough. Both mom and baby are doing well. The girls were excited and kept petting his hair. Ironic that the girls came out with no hair and he comes in with hair.

Did you know Keagan is a belly dancer?

2008-04-23T10:58:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of Keagan doing his belly dance in the Mr. Grandview pageant. He brought down the house with this little number. Those of us who were there will not soon forget this one. His brothers will never let Keagan forget it either.

Daphne cuts her own hair

2008-04-23T10:54:00.000-07:00

We have all had this experience or you will if you haven't. Jessica asked Daphne to go get the scissors and when she returned she had scissors and a handful of hair in her hand. Jesssica was able to make a pretty cute haircut out of it. Here is Daphne showing off her short hair.

Naomi's first birthday

2008-04-23T10:51:00.000-07:00

Naomi, Justin and Jessica little girl, shares her birthday with Vivian. She loved the cake and we enjoyed a family birthday party for her on April 20th

Mr Grandview

2008-04-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

I never had any girls but I now have a son who is Mr. Grandview. Here he is shown after he was crowned along with his nieces and nephew.

Daphne, Brenna, Kennedi and Parker.

It was a pageant similar to a girls pageant but for guys. They were judged by four judges. We all laughed pretty hard but it was a great show and we enjoyed it. Keagan did a belly dance for his talent.

Can You Even Count to 64?

2008-04-20T07:11:00.000-07:00

Counting to 64 is easy unless you do it one year at a time like the person on the right did. What a great life she has had! Happy Birthday Vivian and may your next 64 years be as good as the first 64 years were.

Dad's doing Better

2008-04-18T08:05:00.000-07:00

Dad had a good day yesterday. Delila came by and gave him a hair cut and took him out to dinnner for an hour or so. That really made his day. Health wise he has been pretty stable. His thoughts and reasoning are stable and sometimes it is surprisingly good compared to what it has been. Anyway, I wanted to let you all know that he is doing fine, but could use a visit from each of you.

I'll Bet You all Missed It!

2008-04-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

Look who turned eleventy one last Friday. I remember going on the Round up with Old Nellie and Grandpa when I was about 6 years old. The Cowboys introduced me to MJB Postum and I remember how good it tasted. To this day I have not been able to find it in the Store.

Grandpa had some struggles, but I think he was a good example to us all. There were many times he could have snitched a calf or two from his neighbors, but he never did. He was a lot of fun to be around. He loved his horses. I remember some of the many evenings spent in the shade of the houses in Stone and fun we had in the front yard with Grandpa and Grandma, Mom and Dad and all of us.......good times!

2008-03-30T20:08:00.000-07:00

Me and my daughters
Steven with Conner,Caden and Scott having an Airsoft war at our house
Our home buried in a rare Texas snow storm
My four babies turning 5 this year: Jax, Mack, Eliza and Kelsey
Mack, Jax, Kelsey, Kyle, Creed, Katianna, Eliza, Luke and Maddie (what fun to have so many grandkids together at one time)

I have had a busy month with Heather and Yvette coming to Texas to see all of us. And now I am in California staying a few weeks with Heather to give her some help and reprieve while Cam is gone or 3 months and her being newly pregnant. Just thought I would give a brief update on my family. I know I am lacking in details on your family's lives so hopefully this update on my family will be of interest to some of you.

Yvette and Mike - Rachel started BYUI this year and is dating a Return Missionary quite seriously. Derek will graduate from High School in June and join his sister at BYUI this fall. Sean is in 6th grade and Kelsey will start kindergarten this fall.

Katie and Tom - Moved to Frisco Texas in December and are only 2 hours away which has been fun. Conner 8th grade and Caden 7th grade are adjusting well and enjoying their new schools. Maddie is in 1st grade and Jax also will start kindergarten this fall.

Matt and Cindy - Are busy with their Papa Murphy's stores. Scott 9th grade is enjoying soccer and band, Shantelle 7th grade is a new YW. Kyles in the 3rd grade and Luke is 1st grade.

Spencer and Bev - Moved to Hooper in December and Spencer still works at Hill AFB. Felicia 6th grade and Alexis is in 4th grade are busy with soccer and piano. Megan is in 1st grade and baby Kate will soon be 3.

Stuart and Crystal - Live in Shreveport LA. Stu is managing a Sherwin Williams store. They are expecting a baby boy in June to add to their two girls. Eliza will also start Kindergarten this fall and Katianna will be 3 this summer.

Cam and Heather - Will soon be moving to South Dakota from California. They too are expecting their 3rd baby to add to their boys. Mackguire is 5 this month and Creed will be 3. She has her own blog for her family if you are interested in reading more. www.shirleycrew.blogspot.com

Steven and I are the same old lugs. I am finally starting to feel normal after my shoulder surgery last fall and my arm break at Christmas time. Its been a long painful healing process and I truly appreciate the use of my arms again.

Happy 91 Mom!

2008-03-27T17:17:00.001-07:00

Look who turned 91 on Tuesday. What a blessing she has been in all of our lives! What a portrait of character and wisdom! Truly one of God's masterpieces.

We Need More Family Photos

2008-03-22T19:10:00.000-07:00

I just added to the Slideshow. There are some pretty interesting pictures. I would very much appreciate it if you would post some of your important pictures as well. Bring some of them with you when you come and visit Dad so I can add them to the Slideshow. Here is one of Great Great Grandpa Litz.

Happy Birthday Dad!

2008-03-21T15:27:00.000-07:00

Dad turned 89 Yesterday. We had a party for him Sunday. He was very happy to have us make a fuss over him. He has been very pleasant lately. He is looking forward to the better weather so he can get out more often

Happy Birthday

2008-03-02T18:55:00.000-08:00

I am learning how to blog. Happy Birthday Becky

Wild times in Layton this week!!

2008-03-01T17:31:00.000-08:00

Delicious meal,
and the
company
was good too!

We're off to

Granny

Annie's

For Dinner.

I'm showing Winston

how to use the blog.

This looked like a

good picture of

Chris, Ozzie and Dad.

2008-02-26T14:07:00.000-08:00

Luke, Steven and Vivian went to Hugo Oklahoma where the circus's winter. It was a fun show and Luke got to ride an elephant.

Happy Birthday Annette!!

2008-02-17T08:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Mrs. Christensen!!

I remember the time that every one else on the ranch was gone for the day. Annette and I hooked up the little red wagon to the grey ferguson tractor and pulled each other around for several hours. That was a fun day! (I'm glad we didn't get injured)

Let's Talk About Mom.

2008-02-13T20:03:00.001-08:00

What do you remember about Mom?

I think Mom was so wonderful because you could always trust her judgement. If you have any special stories or pictures let's post them and have a discussion about her.

Grandpa's visitors

2008-02-10T20:59:00.001-08:00

Well I am an official contributor. Heather sent me this photo of her and Yvette's visit over New Years with Dad. They enjoyed their afternoon talking with him and taking him to lunch at Arby's.
Hopefully this is one of many posts for me. I look forward to reading all of yours.

Touch and Go!

2008-02-10T20:22:00.000-08:00

Dad is struggling again. He has had a fever today of about 101. When he gets sick like this he doesn't have the strength to get up. He is slowing down and having a difficult time with walking. His energy is not was it was a few months ago. He has a strong desire to keep going. He gets along as best he can. He tries to do whatever he can for himself. He seems a lot more grateful than he was a few months ago. He now realizes that he needs the help and is glad to have it. Delila came by this week which brightened up his day. Annette called and talked to him for a few minutes. This is all very helpful and makes his boring days a little more bearable. The weather is getting better. If it warms up we will try to take him out more. That is about it for now.

Doing Better.

2008-02-06T06:31:00.000-08:00

Dad has been doing better the last few days. He is moving slower, but he has been able to get himself dressed and make it up the stairs. His temp is normal and his strength has come back. Most of the silly dimensia is under control. (He is living in reality) So in that respect it is quite enjoyable to talk to him. He is bored and needs someone to come and visit. Winston is coming on the Feb 29 Week End to watch him while we take a long week end. We appreciate their help.

I have sent out invitations for each of the siblings to participate on the blog. You don't have to post, but I would appreciate an acknowledgement that you know where the blog is. This is where I am posting info about Dad.

Rough times in Layton

2008-02-03T09:18:00.001-08:00

With a temperature of 102.8, Dad wasn't doing well yesterday. I had to stay home and force liquids and anti-inflammatories down him. It was a bit scary because he couldn't get up. (When you go to the bathroom as much as he does, that's big!) Anyway, we got his temp down to normal and he is better this morning. He was able to stand while I gave him a shower and he made it upstairs to get his breakfast. Temp this morning was 98.0. My medical knowledge was increased by the experience. I now know what the funny looking bottle is used for.

Check Out a Slideshow from Annette's Family

2008-02-02T18:01:00.000-08:00

Annette Sent me this Slide show. They really have it going on in Washington!!

Annette's grandkids

2008-02-01T09:11:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to post a couple of pictures of my grandkids. These are actually found on Jessica's Blog that she just started. The first pic is Daphne and Naomi. Jessica wanted to take them sledding but did not have a sled so she took a wheel barrel apart and tied a rope to it. Pretty ingenious I would say. Anyway they went sledding on some sand dunes near their house in Tri Cities. We do not get much snow here but last week end it dumped about 10 inches. Most is it is gone now. The other picture is Daphne and Brenna (Tony's daughter) with their snowman.

Keagan receives award

2008-02-01T08:44:00.000-08:00

On January 24th we were in Reno at the Safari Club International convention. Keagan was chosen as the Young Hunter of the Year for 2008 and he received his award at a banquet which about 3000 people were in attendance. He had to give a short speech and he recieved a trophy of a bronze deer and a $500 gift certificate from Cabelas. He was pretty excited and nervous but he delivered his speech well and we were very proud parents.

This blogging thing is a great idea and can be a great way to see what we are all doing.

Thanks Matt for getting this started.

Grandpa Alert!!!

2008-01-31T20:38:00.000-08:00

Dad had a pretty rough day today. It started out pretty well. Joe Hyde called and talked to him. He gave me Kenny Hyde's number so I called him. Dad and Kenny talked for about half an hour. I haven't seen Dad that animated for a long time. Then I called Winston who had a nice conversation with him. Later today he developed a fever of about 101 degrees. He complained of some back pain so we suspected that the infection is back that he had in November. The Doctor prescribed some antibiotics and I gave him some Tylenol. His temp dropped to about 99.5 when he went to bed.

Starting a Family Blog

2008-01-31T20:07:00.000-08:00

Check out our new blog. Pretty lame Huh? Well, you're all invited to participate as authors. Keep it friendly. Let us know how and what you and the fam's are doing. Hope you will all check in on it once in a while and contribute. If you have trouble getting set up, ask one of your kids. You will find that it is pretty simple after you have tried it a time or two. Pretty cool photo don't you think?