I guess it may be time for me to post something. At least so I don't get too cussed out. I spent a wonderful week in Orofino this last week. We had sponsored a contest with a distributor for Baicor - Western Farm Service, for the top 2 salesman to get either a fishing trip or a 2-day golf outing. Both chose the fishing trip. The first picture is on the clearwater river from our drift boat. This was on Wednesday and I caught the fish in the 2nd picture on that day. It is about a 33" steelhead. The 3rd picture is of the one I caught on Thursday which we had to release. It wasn't any shorter but was quite a bit heavier than the first one. It is a real hoot to land these big fish. Both of them took some better than 5 minutes to land, they will swim to you then dart away . It was really

quite cold, with the temperature being about 34 degrees but the cold came from the humidity and breeze on the river. The last picture is of an eagle that flew by us then landed in the tree. I am not sure you can see it without zooming in a little. I am off this week to Ames, Iowa and Iowa State University for some educational pursuits so will be gone again. If any of you feel sorry for Mom, give her a call she loves it.

Thanksgiving Weekend

We had so much fun with the family!




Quinn looking at books.

Salmon Fishing

I went to Astoria Oregon this last week and did some Salmon Fishing. I was able to bring 3 nice fish home, had a wonderful time. All told, we caught about 29 fish among three of us, of course most of those you have to release. These are some pictures of the trip. I went with Doyle Morrill and his Grandson from Seattle. Doyle helps me with some of Baicor's research.

Astoria Oregon 08-08

As I said we are doing a lot this last week. In connection with The Eastern Idaho State Fair, we also had a Sylvester Keller reunion. I some of my cousins here with their family's. Don and Sue Chamberlain were here as were, Steve and Lezlee Jones, Tim and Paula Rowe, Carol Merrill, Jim and Pat Walton, Max Keller, Scott Keller and Aunt Marleen. We loved having them all here with some of their kids. I will attach some pictures also here of the reunion.

Sylvester Keller reunion 2008

Moving to Meridian

I should also post these pictures, this is the truck that I drove (with Caleb and Elly's help) from Reno to Meridian. It was pretty nice truck and drove very well. We had it loaded to the gills and it was heavy but all made it and not a thing fell off. Right Sara? Chris was just ahead with the van and his RV trailer also loaded to the gills. I don't think you can see the car on the trailer but it is also very full of things. They are all in Meridian now. Thanks Dave for the use of your house while you were away we made ourselves at home.

29 July 2008

I guess it is about time I posted something, anything. These are some travels that I have been to in July. I had some time before an appointment a couple of weeks ago in Bancroft Idaho. It is about 11 miles from Chesterfield. Chesterfield was where Sylvester Keller and Esther Jensen were married so I was interested in the restoration. I stopped and visited Denmark Jensens (Esthers father) home that has been restored partially. It is really interesting to see it and how much they have restored in the last few years. They are working on it constantly, there are missionaries or guides there to answer questions. Chesterfield was settled by 12 families that came from Utah via Blackfoot and settled in the cattle country because of the deep grass it grew.

This an old Derrick that they used to stack Hay with. You could stack loose or baled hay by placing the jackson fork into the hay and latching it, when the hay was on the stack you pulled a rope which let it loose. A horse provided the power for it, later a tractor. Also pictured here is the home they lived in.

These pictures are of the inside of the home with a restored stove. At the home they had pictures of the before and after on the stove and it was amazing to see the change.

I made a deal with Chris that I would help them move (drive the truck) if he would take me to Virginia City. I have always wanted to go and it was neat. The only problem was that when we were able to go everything was closed. Oh well, I at least got to go. Caleb is proof of that.

27 April 2008
OK so I will quite posting pictures of our snow, the last couple have not been too fun, Last week was the last one. We just returned from Kuna visiting Quinn - Yes Dave and Am also where they worked us to the bone. We did get to hold quinn though





We also got some good pictures of Dave N Am and a couple of Quinn - Well Of course!!!

We had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed ourselves immensely even spending a whole day in the rocks. Picking rocks on our hands and knees - OUch!



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Look what happened in Blackfoot today! It was beautiful - This is spring in Idaho. It seems that all we have had this winter is snow and more snow, I was outside last night looking over the yard and thinking how much I had to do, But no! Winter is not done yet. Maybe this next week.

By the Way, Mom has picked up the pictures from the Idaho Falls photographer, she will be mailing them out as soon as we find who has what. Lots of love

Mom and also Dad

WE have a snowstorm

We are so excited. The wind has been blowing here for about 3 months, OK maybe not but it seems to be so. THis storm hit us about 4:00 this evening and along the ballfield is a "whiteout". To be truthful it is about the first time this winter we have had both snow and wind but it is a "BLIZZARD"! Chris Forgive the pictures but that is about as good as I can get currently.
Front Porch in poor lighting


This is the front Yard - Not much snow but it is all blowing currently - about 30 mph.

Up the Street

and Down the street.
I know you guys are all having it to but I was excited.

christmas feast

The family got together for our Christmas dinner. We had a sit down for 23 people and it was great. Great food and family!

Blackfoot Takes State Football Championship

Here is our favorite cheerleader following the 2007 state football championships at the Mini-Dome in Pocatello. Mom and I went to the game where our High school football team demolished Nampa in a 41-14 trouncing. We are 12-0 this year and yes we are very proud of them. This is the first championship that Blackfoot has taken since they have been counting, at least since 1938 or so. The North side of the Mini-Dome (about 5000 seats) was packed with Nampa sitting on the south side - but it was really fun for us. Since all of you kids have graduated from Blackfoot I thought you would like to know. Notice the earrings!

Kuna, Reno and Lake Tahoe

We had a wonderful trip to Kuna and then to Reno and lake Tahoe. THese are some pictures from the trip. Hope you can see them. I am still learning but the link will take you to the web album for the pictures. We had rain, Sunshine and lots of fun on the boat. Love you.

These are some of our projects. First I wanted to show you our new door. Well, the old door painted a different color. I decided to paint the door with a contrasting color so I did it in a color that enhances the brick color. The paint is a terra cotta/burnt orange color. I love it. I am also going to paint some of the trim around the windows that color too. I think it will add some pop to the front of the house. I also have been working on a rag quilt for Linda. She bought the fabric and I am putting it together for her birthday. We also wanted to show you the nice picture we got from Wynn in the mail this week. It was such a nice surprise. Of course we hung it on the fridge in a place of honor.

Yesterday Dad did work around the yard by cleaning up lots of leaves and putting a filter on the rain gutters to help them not get clogged with leaves and pine needles. I had a play day with Linda and her sister-in-law June. They invited me to go to Idaho Falls with them. We had fun shopping and going to lunch. That evening we went with them to dinner at PBG's, a really nice restaurant in Blackfoot, for Linda's birthday. It was a fun day for me.

It has been a busy week for me. It is getting busier at work and I am getting some extra responsibilities. It seems like I have something every night, too. It is all good.

This was supposed to be in the header, I am still learning though.

Hi Everyone, I just thought I would add my two cents worth. We finally did it and made a blog. We woke up this morning to beautiful, big snowflakes coming down and quite a bit of snow on the ground. After looking around the yard we saw that several big branches had broken off the trees in the yard because the snow was so wet and heavy. Some of the branches that had not broken were bent clear to the ground. It was beautiful, though. Some branches broke off and were on the top of dad's shop and had landed on the power line. Thankfully it just pulled the line down partially and it is ok still although we will probably have to get an electrition to fix it permanently. We watched both sessions of conference today. It was great as always. I loved the young women's choir this afternoon. Dad is going to the priesthood session and Linda and I are going to have a girls night by going to The 60's Musical in Idaho Falls. I was given the tickets by my manager and it shoud be great. Well, I am signing off now and will go make dinner. Love ya all, Mom and Grandma

Winter comes to Blackfoot

Just thought you guys might like to see the wintery weather we have been having. I know that it has taken a long time to get Grandma and Grandpa Keller to come to the blog scene but here we are.