Tag, You're It!!!

Well, I hope everyone had a good weekend. Tiffany tagged me and so I am answering it.

4 THINGS TAG:
4 RANDOM THINGS I LIKE ABOUT MY HUSBAND:
1-He's a very hard worker.
2-He's very compassionate and caring
3-He's a great father
4-He helps me around the house and yard a ton.
4 JOBS I'VE HAD
1- Working in the Harvest for many years
2- Worked at Johnson Drug in Rexburg during my college years
3- Cheer Coach at South Fremont High for 5 years
4- Floral Shoppe for 20 years
TV SHOWS I WATCH:
1-The Unit
2- Wheel of Fortune
3- Dancing with the Stars
4- Lipstick Jungle
4 PEOPLE WHO EMAIL ME REGULARLY:
1- Lindsay
2- My sister Deanna
3- My sister Verleen
4- Kathrine from Tropical Flowers
4 OF MY FAVORITE FOODS:
1- Fettuccini from Olive Garden
2- Steak and Baked Potato
3- Mexican Food
4- Huckleberry Cheesecake
4 PLACES I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT:
1- Alaska
2- Switzerland
3- Anywhere in Europe
4- A cruise anywhere as long as I am with John
4 THINGS I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THE COMING YEAR:
1- Going on a Vacation
2- Warmer Weather
3- Maybe more Grandchildren
4- David helping with the yard and garden
4 PEOPLE I TAG: Heather, Jaimie, Courtney, and Brittany
I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving and you all get up really early so we will see you shopping in IF. What a great day Huh!!!! It makes me tired just thinking about it, but what a fun memory. See ya.

Update! Update!

I get on the blogs all the time and I get really sad if you haven't all posted. Then, I looked at mine and realized I am really bad at keeping mine updated. I guess I don't have too much going on. I cleaned my house really good the other day, mopped the floor, scrubbed the toilets, scrubbed the tub and shower, did the laundry, vacuumed, and cleaned and inventoried my storeroom. It made me feel pretty good, but it is a bit messy again. Oh well!!!
David is doing really good. He is working for Lyle Rumsey right now doing concrete work. He helped Dirk do some insulating and will help him finish that soon. He bought a used Ford pickup yesterday. It's pretty good looking and he's pretty proud. I don't know what it is about a man and his truck. I'll have to take a picture tonight and post it on here so you can see it. All is well at the Poulsen house.

Being Grateful

Today is a very dreary day outside and my mood is a little bit like the day. I have been a bit weepy lately and I need the sun to shine. I get feeling down and then I realize how blessed I am. I have a wonderful family of my own that are so good to John and I. I have the sweetest grandkids, they are all healthy and happy. They have parents that are so good to them and they are great kids. I have a super husband that works extra hard, probably a lot harder than most. He is very good to me and treats me with such respect. I truly love him. I have wonderful brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles that I really think the world of. I come from the best parents in the world, and I miss them a lot. I am so thankful to live in this land of America and to have the freedoms we have. I'm thankful to have the gospel in my life and the blessings of the temple. It's neat to know that all your children can be there with you if we all do what's right. I'm thankful for my home and the comfort and peace we can find there. For the warmth, food and security of having such things.
Maybe its because its starting to be the holiday season-we all get a little more melancholy and more loving. Anyway, for those of you that read this blog, please take a few minutes and remember how grateful you are for the blessings that you have. Be grateful and let someone know how much you love them. Have a great week.

Good Times

We had a very fun Halloween with all of the grandkids as you can see if you have read all the other blogs. I have the sweetest grandkids and kids. They are all very special to us and we love each one of them for who they are. They are all unique and bring joy and happiness to us with all their different personalities, talents, and zeal for life. David, our youngest has returned from his mission in Japan and we love him so much and are so proud of him for the sacrifice that he made to serve the Lord. Missions aren't easy. And, I appreciate these young men that give it their all to do their best. He is definately a stripling warrior in my eyes and a very worthy, righteous young man. Thanks David for being who you are. We all love you!!!!

High School Musical

This past week, on Friday, I took Malorie to Idaho Falls to High School Musical. It was so fun. For her birthday, I gave her a jogging suit with High School Musical stuff on it and then a ticket to the show. Thursday, the night before, we watched 1 and 2 so we could remember what had happened and then went to the movie Friday. It was so good and the place was packed with a ton of kids and Moms. We really enjoyed it. Afterwards we went to Chuck-a-rama and ate a ton of food. That's where she wanted to go. It was a fun experience for both of us. She keeps me young.

The Tag Thing Again

SWEETHEART TAGThe rules are posted at the beginning.B) Each person answers questions about their sweethearts.C) At the end of the post, the person then tags 6 people and posts their names; then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment, letting them know they have been tagged.

What is your husbands name? John Poulsen
How long have you guys been married? 34 years
How long did you date? 5 months including our engaged time.
How old is he? 53
Who is taller? John
Who is smarter? Depends what we are talking about.
Who does laundry? Me
Who pays the bills? We both do. He takes care of certain ones and I take care of others.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? We sleep on different sides depending where the bed is. John always sleeps closest to the door even in Motels. You never know who might come in and get you. Ha Ha!
Who mows the lawn? John mostly, me once in a while and Lindsay sometimes.
Who cooks dinner? Me, but John does all the grilling outdoors. He also makes a mean bowl of cereal in the morning.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? That would be me!!!! John never admits he is wrong and he never says he is sorry.
Who kissed who first? He kissed me first on our first date.
Who wears the pants? Depends on the subject. I try to but it doesn't always work.

Great Weekend

This past weekend was quite busy, but a great one.

Heather , Koby, and Lizzie came up on Friday night. Lindsay and Camri were at our house also to spend the night because Rob had gone to motorcycle school in Twin Falls. On Saturday morning we all went to Malorie's baptism and then to a yummy dinner at the church. All the Johnson's, except Wayne and Dora were there. And, all the Poulsen's except David. The three of them are serving missions so that is a good excuse to not be there. We ate, took pictures and visited for quite awhile. Here are two pictures...one of the Poulsen family and one of the Poulsen grandchildren.

That evening we had a baby shower at Tif's for Heather and Lizzie. It was really fun and there were alot there to help share in this little miracle of ours. Thanks everyone for coming.

On Sunday, I had planned dinner for all my family because I thought Malorie was getting confirmed that day, but we did that on Saturday as well. But, it was okay. They all still came and we had an enjoyable afternoon visiting, playing games, and stuffing ourselves with lots of food. Christopher said there wasn't enough, but we have been eating leftovers for 2 days. Crazy kid! It was a very nice weekend and it was so fun to have all the family together just relaxing and enjoying each other. Thanks to all of you. I love you very much and couldn't ask for a better family