Sunday Drive

Yesterday was just gorgeous. We started out going to church for Jaran's farewell. He did a pretty good job of speaking. I was actually surprised. He only talked about 7 or 8 minutes but he did okay. Afterwards, we went to the Parker School pavillion and had a scrumptious dinner of ham, salads, baked beans, rolls, and lots of deserts. It was yummy!!!! Thanks Dena and Dirk. It was fun to see all of Renee and Cleve's kids there. We don't get together often enough anymore. Everyone is so involved with there own families, so it is hard.
After dinner I had to go to the flower shop for awhile to work. On my way home, I called John and said get ready. Let's go on a drive out thru Kilgore, over thru Shotgun, and Home thru Island Park. It was amazing. The trees are all turning colors and it was so pretty. It was a beautiful day with no wind and just pleasant fall temperatures. We really enjoyed ourselves. We hope everyone is enjoying this Fall season because before we know it, it will be snowing.

Fun Weekend with the Old Man

Well, first of all, I had a great week with Heather, Koby, and little Lizzie. I came home Friday morning in time for work. I just worked until about 2:00 and then went and tended Camri for an hour while Linds went to school. Then, I headed up to Victor, Idaho to meet my Hunny. Tif and Brett gave us an overnight stay at Teton Lodge and Spa and a night out with the Bar J Wranglers. It was super. We had a suite with a kitchen, living room, 2 baths, jetted tub, and a king size bed. It was so relaxing and very much needed. It is so great to get away, just the two of you. John has worked alot this summer and so it was nice to actually have some time together. We really enjoyed the BarJ. We had front row seats and the meal was great as always. John loves the Wranglers. He could go 5 or 6 times a year and be very content watching them over and over. Thanks Brett and Tif. We really appreciated it. And to all you young bucks, you're never too old to get away with your sweetheart. Remember that always.

Our Little Lizzy - Home at Last!

Grandma couldn't drive fast enough to get to Lewiston. The only bad thing was that I arrived about an hour before Heather did. When I got there, people were decorating the yard and the front of the house. It was so cute. I'm sure Heather will show you some pictures. The proud Daddy got her out to show us, Lori and Maynard were here too. Koby was beaming from ear to ear. He got her out and we finally got to hold her. Ha Ha!! He is one proud father. In fact, she slept really good last night because Daddy was up half the night watching and holding her. She already has him wrapped around her finger.


After Placement



Grandma and Lizzie Nay




Elizabeth wide awake


In her dress made by Grandma Whitaker


She is very sweet and tiny. We took her to the doctor today and she now weighs 5lbs. 13 oz. She hasn't slept too much today, so that may be nice for tonight. They better sleep when they can. We are so grateful to have another grandchild. They bring so much joy into all our lives and we love all of them very much. We are so glad to be a big family forever. Thanks to all of our children for being such good examples and such great parents and for choosing to have eternal families. Dad and I love you very much!!!

She has arrived

I am so excited!!! We have a new baby to add to our family. In case you didn't know, Heather and Koby have been waiting for a birthmother to have her baby, so they could adopt her. Well, today at 2:37 she was born. She weighed 6 lbs. and was 18 inches long. Everyone is doing great. I will let Heather tell all the details because it has been a very long ordeal, but we are so grateful for her and so happy for Heather and Koby. We love you guys! Congrats! Love, Mom and Dad Poulsen

Surprise!!!!!

Sunday was Grandparents Day and the Johnson family surprised John and I with a Poem, written by Brett. It was pretty dang good. They gave us a night away at Teton Springs Lodge and Spa in Victor, Idaho and tickets to Bar-J Wranglers. John has helped them remodel their bathroom and they said it was for helping them. Anyway, it was great and we will enjoy it soooooo much. We need a night away together. I will take pictures and try and post them when we go. It is on Sept. 19th. Hopefully our new little granddaughter is here before then and we have spent time with her. Can't wait for that day. Everyone have a great day!!!!

Labor Day

Labor Day morning John and I slept in until 8:30. That doesn't happen very often. He said, Do you want to go to IF to breakfast at IHop? I said sure! So, we got in the car and headed to IHOP. I think everyone had the same idea. There was probably about 40 people standing and waiting to get in, so we decided to wait until 11:00 and go to Sizzler for lunch. It was really good and we had a nice time. On the way home, I said, why don't you and the boys go golfing? Dumb Question!
He said, yeah that would be a great idea. So, John, Brett, Trever and Rob went golfing at Teton Lakes. They only got in 6 holes when it poured on them. So, they waited for the rest of us to come to Rexburg. We all went bowling at Teton Lanes. It was Trever's birthday so we had a bowling b-day party. Lindsay, Jaimie and Malorie were the top scorer's. Afterwards, the men went back out and finished their last three holes. Then, we went to our house and ate chili, grilled cheese, relishes, chips, pies, and cake and icecream. It was fun and for once we didn't work on Labor Day. That's what we usually do.

beautiful flower

Okay, here I am again. I haven't posted for a while. I have to do this at work and I have had the last few days off. I am writing to show you my beautiful amarylis that is blooming at my house. It is supposed to bloom at Christmas time, but for some reason, it is a bit off. It has never bloomed before, and one day there it was. It gets prettier every day. Lindsay will be putting the picture on for me because I don't know how yet, so wait until later to view it. Everyone have a good day.