A House of a Different Color

Isn't this a lovely color! I really love the door and lg pot.

We are felling so relaxed since the wedding festivies are over. Tonight we are going to the Temple to do endowments. I can't wait to feel the peace and spirit of the Temple. It seems all your worries and concerns fade. I love to have a prayer in the Celestrial Room after each session. It gives me strength and hope for answers and blessings in the lives of my family. I God lives and loves us! The Temple is evidence of his love.

We had FHE here and Mark Mace who just returned form his mission gave a great lesson. We have Linger Longer on Sunday and the Priesthod is in cahrge of bringing all the food. Should be interesting to see if we have enough! Dad's going to make a lasagna.

I can't get over how beautiful spring is around here! It's so green and I love all the beautiful flowers. The birds are out in full force and the sounds are sweet. Last night Janet came over to visit and we had a great time sitting out side and sharing news. I am so blessed to have such a good friend. One more month from today till school is out for summer vacation!!!

You all know with the weather being hot Dad will be riding tomorrow with the guys. It's his hobby that brings him happiness and relief from stress. I will be having a SMALL yard sale with the Shadow Runs annual yard sale. What ever doesn't sell will go to the good will! Dejunking the house gives me pleasure! We really do have too many things we hang on to.

The boys are just getting cuter by the day. They are learning so much now. It brings back so many sweet memories of you all when you were babies having them right here to observe.

Jillian and Cody need to update thier blog but don't have internet. I will tell you they are doing fine. Cody found another job for a plummer and will start Monday. He will make $2 more an hour and get more hours (40). Jillian really needs to find a new job too. She hates her currant job. Been there too long. We need to go over there to see her apt.

Kim is flagging in the day and working Winco from 6-10 at night and all day week ends. I think trying to make enough money for the bills means she doesn't get to see the kids much. Summer sill be hard for them.

Oh Happy Day!

The Happy Schultz Family
Cody and Jillian Robles
Kimberly, Tre', Alexis, and Karabbean Calhoun
Bailey and Kooper DeRoest
Ryan, Rochelle, Cole, Kamden and Carter Bassett
Chauntel, Makayla, and Jackson Logsdon

Easter

Carter and Kara hit the jack pot!
The kids made a haul. It took both grandma's to fill all those eggs!
Mother and daughter
Need a bigger basket Alexis?

We had all the family living here over for dinner, plus the Bassetts. We sure did miss Bailey and Chauntel's families not to mention Cody who is still in Utah! It was trying to rain and was cold but we went ahead with the tradition of the Easter egg hunt. I really love tjis family of mine!!!

Kim's new living room

Kim's new lamps and end table.
Kendall and Dad trying out the new love seat.
Tre playing a game.
Dad and Kendall once again because he is so cute!!!!
See the coffee table? The wood is a pretty brown.
Wedding plans march on and we seem to make alittle head way every day. Life would be terribly dull with out stress in it!!!

Dad, Jillian and I are off to do temple baptism tonight. Too bad Cody is out of town and will miss going to the Temple with Jillian. He better not miss the next temple date, May 3rd!

Hi everyone.... this is Jillian
I am forcing mom to do the questions she was tagged with here we go....

A. The rules of the of game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names and then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and that they should read your blog.

10 years ago...

10 years ago I had 5 unmarried daughters and one married. I had two grandchildren. You girls have been very busy these last 10 years having babies.

5 things on my list to do today...
1. Give blood
2. Babysit
3. Kiss babies
4. Bug Jillian
5. Mop

Snacks I enjoy... Popcorn, chocolate, and cookies


If I were suddenly a millionaire...
I would buy a house with a giant family room and a basement, pay off the car, take a trip with the family, quit daycare and give half to my daughters!

3 of my bad habits...
1. Nagging
2. Snacking
3. Chewing on my cheek

5 places I have lived...
1. Fossil, Or
2. Vantage, Wa
3. Anchorage AL
4. Kirkland, Wa
5. Spokane, Wa

5 jobs I have had...
1. House cleaner after school
2. Car hop in Rexburg
3. Photo booth attendant
4. Daycare
5. JC Penneys

5 things people don't know about me...
1. I don't like large parties (get togethers)
2. I am afraid of hieghts
3. I LOVE law and order Criminal Intent
4. I love Sean Connery
5. I love motorcycle riding, espically wearing leathers!

I tag Jillian, Rodger, Jeremy, Ryan, and Mike:)

We're Back!!!!

Alexis and Kamden love holding the boys!
I must really love these kids if I play candyland with them! What a good thing to do when it's snowing.

Valentine's day! What cute little valentine's! I love holding both of them. What fun to see them every day and how they are changing. They have been smiling this week and we all act so goofy just to see the smiles.

Dad and I really enjoyed having yesterday off! We went to a movie after we hit the gym. I wish I could say I am losing lots of inches exercising but that is not he case. I am getting stronger though.

Dad and I have taken the challenge to read the Book of Morman this year with the branch. We bought a book to help us learn more as we read.

I think the out come of this national election really worries Dad and I and the effect the new president will have on ur wonderful Nation. Our advice to our family is to be dilligent in reading the Book of Morman and GET YOUR FOOD STORAGE! And last but not the least, get out of debt.

We are so Happy Rochelle's cancer is shrinking! How blessed she is to live when we have new drugs that can help her. You CAN beat this Ro! The family is your cheer leading teem! It has been such a blessing to see all the charity friends and family have given her. Thanks!!!!

Dad got out the motor cycle yesterday and rode alittle. He is getting anxious to have nicer weather so he can go out more often. The sun tricks us into thinking spring is here! But the air is still cool.

Compare how much snow has fallen.

Check out these pictures. This is about 6 hours later. Ryan went out on the patio and measured the how deep the snow was. It was 7 inches, I am quessing maybe 8 to 9 inches by now. Check out the bottom of the fence. The snow right now is up the bottom of 2x4.
Also the trampline is complete gone, just the cylinder shape of snow on top of the trampline.

I am not sure how tall the arm of the sun dial is but it is almost gone.

I can not remember how long it's been since I have seen it snow this hard for this long.

Mom wont update so I will.

Tristin was admitted to the hospital on Monday the 21st with RSV. He had a bad cough that was crackling in his chest. They had him on oxygen and was given him treatments. He was able to come home on Friday. Saturaday Gavin was admitted to the hopital. Same thing, RSV. He is not as bad and probably will not stay as long. Bailey and Kooper flew in to visit Kendall and Tristin. It was a nice visit. I didn't get to see them to much. I was busy Tues, Wed. and Thurs. in the evening. Kooper loved playing with Carter and mom's day care.

Dad and Tristin. This is how dad babysit. Time just flies by.

We are getting snow. They canceled all of our Church meeting today. Freezing rain last night and now 4 to 6 inches of snow. It is fun to watch the snow fall. We are suppose to get a couple more hours of snow. Rochelle and Ryan are on their way over to spend the day with us. Turkey dinner to night for dinner.

Since Mom won't update Dad will.

My honey with a flower from clown.

Great family.

I was showing Kooper and Jackson some pictures on the computer of my motorcycle. They were loving it.

New Grandsons

Kendall and Gavin are getting aquainted. What a beautiful mom and cute kid.

This is Gavin Martin, 6 lbs. 11 oz. he was born second so he is the younger brother. Born Dec. 19th. around 12:40 pm.

This is Tristin Rodger. What a great name. Tristin is the oldest brother but is only 5 lbs. 15 oz. so even though he is older his brother is bigger.

The doctor says they are not identical. They are health and have all their fingers and toes. They were released to come home Dec. 20th around 6:00 pm. Now the fun really begins.

Tag Your It!

Thanks Bailey! Since we haven't updated our blog since Oct I guess this forces me to do it. You know if I was as funny at saying things as my girls I would look forward to this assignment. You all know how much I love Dad so here goes.

1.Every where we go we see people who have had kids in Dad's class at Burbank. Even last night in the Temple we saw Bishop Lot ans his wife. They were strangers to me but they knew Dad. And every time we see people who know him they ALWAYS say "You are my kids favorite teacher by far". So if you didn't know this, your Father is loved by many not just his family.

2. Dad loves to do yard work and is happiest when he has a project to do out there. He really has a green thumb. It wasn't always this way. Trial and error and tips from his father. So it is a learned thing but he definitely has a gardening talent. I think he would have made a great landscaper as a career. Thank goodness he chose teaching, the insurance has been a blessing to our family.

3. Even I didn't know this about Dad until a year ago, He loves riding motorcycles!!! I am so glad his back is better so he can ride again in in the Spring. He loves his Honda Aero. I've never seen anything besides his kids and grandchildren to make him smile and laugh with such pure joy! He is so handsome in his leathers and bandanna, look out Peter Fonda (Easy Rider star)!

4. Dad believes in free agency and practices it in our marriage. He lets me make my own choices. It has helped me learn from my choices. When we married I couldn't make choices on my own very well. I thought I would go from a Mom to help me to a Husband to make them for me. I can't say I give him the same courtesy, that's one of the reasons I value that quality in him. I think it is a quality our Heavenly Father has.

5. Bet you didn't know what a sense of humor your Dad has:) I guess that's not a secret to you who know him. That quality is what lead me to fall in love with him. What fun to have someone to laugh with during the good and tough times. He keeps things in prospective for me. There is always a funny side to things or a blessing to see in life's trial's.

Well maybe you knew all these things about Dad but it is nice for me to remember and write them down!

Tag to Kendall, Jeremy, and Mike ( the guys must do thier wives) Have fun!

Dad's back is still a pain

Just got back from the surgeon. He said, another month with physical therapy. I was so emotional just knowing a time, and no surgery that I broke into tears coming home. I have three appoints set up for therapy next week. Called Mr. Taylor my principle told him and now just a lot of therapy work.
Mom celebrated Kim's move by cleaning and Kendall didn't hestiate to move into the middle bedroom. Life is good.
Mom and I grateful for all our blessings, family, friends, jobs, health, the gosple, the priesthood, and for prayer.

ALOHA!!

I Loved the cruise and Hawaii! But mostly I loved being with my family! What a great opportunity for me to grow closer to them. A person really gets spoiled on the ship.



These Pictures are on Oahu. The rest of my pictures are on Steve's lap top. He will be sending them to me soon. I was unprepared with such a small digital camera card! I took about 300 pictures and mine only holds 100.



I love the Temple grounds! They are so beautiful. I can't decide if I love the Ocean beaches or the green mountains best. Snorkling was my favorite thing! I was so brave to do it with out Rodger to hang on to. The fish are so wonderful.



If you haven't heard, Rochelle has breast cancer. We would really appreciate all your prayers for her recovery. Thanks so much. she has a new blog with info about her journey through this disease. the address is rolumpybreast.blogspot.com

Back to School

This picture is of Dad and I with Mount Rainier in the background. We took this on a trip to Packwood.

Dad and I are back in the swing of things and glad we had such a nice summer. I went to Packwood with Rochelle's family and Dad went on his bike with Cole Labor Day. I tried to put pictures up and my blog won't let me or I am doing something wrong. Janet and I went the the Parade of Homes Saturday. Ther are some very rich people out there and some very pretty homes. There were two that were contemporary in design and in decor. They were interesting to look at but I would never choose that for my self. We ahd another wedding reception on Friday. One of the Linde girls. We have had a bunch of weddings this year. Our branch numbers are dwindling. We had our branch dinner on thursday and we only had about 15 come. Last night we had FHE here and we had about 10. I made sinful brownies and they loved them! Wed we have branch temple baptisms. I am going to do a session while Dad helps with the baptisms. So we are keeping busy. I am looking forward to the cruise next week. I'm alittle nevous that I won't be able to tolerate so much ease and relaxing:)

Camping at Mount Rainier

Jillian, Kendall and the grandkids roped mom and I into camping. They wanted to go to Mount Rainier. So Monday and Tuesday we did the primative life style.

We had two absolutely beautiful days. The road was block to Sun Rise, so we hiked and did all of our sight seeing on the south side of the mountain.

We hiked around Paradise, Silver Falls and the Grove of the Patriarchs. Kamden and Carter did really good. Although Carter hitched a ride most of the time.

We camped at Ohonakopoch. We had somemores, hot dogs, chips, and of course dutch oven pineapple upside down cake.

On Tuesday after hiking to Silver fall and back we hike the Grove of the Patiarchs. The Bridge was out from a Flood they had on Nov. 6th 2006. After several day of steady rain they got 18 inch in one day. You could tell it was quite high at one point. Damaged the bridge. As you could see from the picture. They allowed one person at a time to across. It took along time to cross because there was a large family infront of us.

Coming back Jillian and I brought Kamden and Carter across the bridge. Everyone else crossed the river.

After hiking we had lunch and came home.