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.