Come and Gone-So Sad!!!!

Christmas has already come and gone with all the magic and excitement. This year we dragged it out for 3 days. It was so fun. We had Christmas eve with Heather and Trever's family and that was so fun with sub sandwiches, salads, relishes and games. Christmas morning was celebrated with all the excitement of Little Lizzy. It was so fun to watch her open her presents and be sohappy and excited. When I called the other kids to see what they got, you could just hear the excitement in their voices. We went to some of their houses to see their stash and they were all pretty darn good. Of course, I have perfect grandchildren you know, so Santa would surely bring them all what they wanted.

Christmas day was spent with Heather, Trever, Christopher and Lindsay's families. We ate, played, ate, slept, played and ate some more. And, of course we stayed up way late laughing and having a good time after the kids went to bed. Then, on Sunday we had our biggest day with everyone in the family. There is 27 of us now and we all packed into our house with just as much fun and excitement as if it was Christmas day. This was the day that everyone exchanged gifts and everyone got their presents from us. It was a wonderful time and we had lots of fun. Of course, Grandma and Grandpa gave all the grandkids new pajamas and they had to all put them on. I didn't get a picture of all of them, but they looked pretty dang cute. We played games and laughed and visited and just enjoyed being together. I am kind of sad that it is over and I am back to work today, but the memories will last forever. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that the New Year will be good for you and your families. Love to all!

The "ORR" Deal

This last Saturday night was our 'BIG" Orr Christmas party. My family was in charge of it and they did a super job. We decided to have a Christmas birthday party because it was my Dad"s 100th birthday this past year. We have over 200 in just him and Mom's posterity. We had a great turnout and lots of food and fun. We served turkey, salads, baked beans, rolls, relishes and dip, and deserts. And of course Santa was there. We had some great minute to win it games and some hilarious skits. We involved a lot of people and it was so fun and they were great sports. I want to thank all my kids, grandkids, and husband for doing such an awesome job. I had to work most of the day and they just did what needed to be done and it was beautiful. I even had to shed a few tears when I seen my Dad's birthday table and all of the decorations. It is so great to be part of a large wonderful family. I love you all!

WINTER WONDERLAND

Boy oh boy has the weather changed in Idaho. Last week we got snow and the last 2 days we have been dumped on. It has probably snowed a good 10-12 inches and the wind has blown a lot. In fact, most of the schools around here are closed today because of the weather. There are a lot of drifts, roads closed and lots of ice. I even made John drive me to work today because I didn't want to be on the roads driving. The weather report says we are to get lots more snow today and tomorrow. There is a weather storm warning until Tues. night with the possibility of another 10 to 15 inches of snow. And the wind is supposed to blow at least 30-50 miles an hour. I wish I was home curled up with a good Christmas book. I really think our white Thanksgiving and Christmas are here this year.

OUCH!!!

The snow has arrived in Idaho. On Monday, it was beautiful. On Wednesday, I had already had enough. I headed to work Wednesday Morning and decided I was going to stop at McDonalds and get a diet coke for the day. Bad idea. I got the coke and was stopped waiting to pull on to 2nd East when a white Blazer was coming a bit fast and decided to turn into McD's. And, crash, he slid right into my driver side door and crunched it good. The roads were slick because of new snow that morning. When the cops came, I started crying, not because I was hurt , but I was just a little shook up. I have never been in a wreck and it scared me a little. All is well though. We can still drive the car, the guy had insurance, and it will all be fixed shortly. So, be safe and slow down everyone.

I LOVE FAMILY

This past weekend we had a great time with all of our family. It all started on Thursday with a day of scrapbooking at Tif's. We turned her living room into a scrap, toy, kid filled room. It was really fun. We scrapped all day and then the girls went over to Wendy's and made watches and bracelets until 11:30 at night. The next day we all sort of done our own thing until that night when we celebrated Taylie's birthday. She turned 1 and we all enjoyed her b-day with cake, ice cream amd fun being together. Saturday morning we headed to Rexburg where we took family pictures. You may have noticed my new heading with John and I and all our grandkids.It was really fun with all those kids, but our pictures really turned out good. Kelli Hanks took them and she did a super job. Afterwards we all went to Craigos to eat and then home for the afternoon. That evening David and Heather had a dinner at the church for Nikida's blessing which was the next morning. After dinner some of the kids went to the movie and some stayed home to relax a bit. On Sunday, we blessed Nikida and then Jaran reported his mission. He got home at the end of September from Australia. After church we all went to Dirk and Dena's for Jaran's homecoming dinner. The rest of the afternoon some of the family went riding motorcycles, jumped on the tramp, watched football, played at Grandma's and napped. It was a fun filled, very full weekend. But, always worth it. I love being with my family!

The Great White......Fisherman!

Yesterday, Brett's family went to the neighbors pond to fish. They called Lindsay, Camri, Taylie and I to c0me and fish also. So, after Taylie's nap we went over there. Well, Malorie, she got me a pole and kept casting for me. I had a few nibbles, but nothing stayed on. I finally learned to cast myself and then, dundunahna, drum roll please, I caught a fish. I was so excited and was screaming like a little girl. They were telling me to reel it in and I was trying. But, it was tough. It was a BIG fish. I finally got it in with Mal's help and Brett got it off the hook and made me take a picture. It was awesome!!!! I loved it. I had never really caught a fish before. Once, we were ice fishing with Bernie and he let me reel one in, but I didn't really catch it. This was so much fun. I think I could really enjoy being a FISHERWOMAN! Brett cleaned it and filayed it and all I have to do is cook it. I can do that. Yum!

Summer Again

This past week has been unreal as far as nice weather. We have had temps in the high 80's with no wind. It is the 1st of October and that is not normal. It has been nicer than it was all summer. I just had to record that for future reference, so enjoy and have a great day.