All Better!

I thought I better put up an "all better" picture of Stephen on Samoan Circle so everyone wouldn't have to look at the "sick day" anymore. All is well. Thank goodness for good health. Count your blessings!

Sick day

The past few days, Stephen and Mommy and even aunt Beppy have been sick. I think there is a 24 hr. stomach flu going around. It's been pretty stinky around here. Bring on the air freshener! I'm doing much better. No more puking! Whew! I thought I was out on Resurrection Bay taking a Kenai Fjords tour on the roughest waters ever! have mercy! I feel somewhat resurrected today, so that is good.

The pictures of Stephen show him not feeling so well. He has had the runniest nose. I can't catch it. The cute thing is that he can blow bubbles w/ his nose and it makes us smile. He was diagnosed by his Dr. w/ Croop and a full on ear infection. So, we were fortunate to get him in when we did to get antibiotics and an injection. Yes, the Lord's hand is in our lives daily. May we take the time to see it and write it down as encouraged by President Eyring. O Remember, remember! Do not forget to remember the Lord today, he remembered you.

Hugs,
Kary

posting. . .

If you are having trouble posting pictures, feel free to e-mail them to me and I will post them.

Lots of Love,

Mari :-)

Just a little Will...

I thought I would post some pictures here since it has been awhile. Hope you are all well! Love you lots!

Mari

Kary and Stephen take a trip to the Library

Just testing posting photos. . .

I just posted with no problems. I would check the size of your photos - sometimes they can be too big and it will take forever to upload and then it will error. Please do not give up. You cannot mess this site up so do not be afraid. If it does not work you can always delete etc. I love you! I will post the pictures you e-mailed soon. My hotmail is being weird!

Love, Mari

The Rainbow tree

Here are some pictures of Beth and I enjoying our "snow day" together. This tree is in our yard and I remember how cool I thought it was the first time I came to look at this property. I love how it's grown into the ground like an arch/rainbow. Stephen will have a fun bridge to climb on, over and around during his growing up years. I'll try to keep posting pictures now that I know it will accept two at a time. : )

Beth and Kary sledding!

We had our first snowfall last week. Beth and I decided it was time to play. We got out the sleds and I prayed that I would live through the experience. I did! Beth was super brave and went down the steepest, fastest part of our sledding hill on the property. I went on the 'baby' side, but the ride was still super fast and I screamed "ahhhhhhhhhhh" the whole way down.
I also decided to put on my cross country skiis and give it a whirl. I did it! I went to the top of the trail that is in our yard and skiied down it. I screamed the whole way down that too. After two more runs, no more screaming. I had gained my confidence and control back. I felt alive and free! It was wonderful to me! Beth also decided to try on my skiis and cruise around the yard. She did great. She's a natural. I'm hoping she can get some skiis soon so we can go on the lakes by our home (once they freeze over, of course) : )

Thanks for the fun day Beth.

After some exercise, we went to Freddy's and bought hairspray for Mom. Only Freddy's carries it. so, it's a good thing there is a Freddy's in Wasilla. I was also searching for a pumpkin to carve. I couldn't find one there, but I did find a new shirt to wear to church. It's the first time I bought something for me to wear in a long time. That was fun! We did find our pumpkins at Carrs. Beth and I both got one and we'll be carving ours tonight after our family home evening lesson "letting your light shine" (I'm going to put a candle on a candlestick and set it behind a plant (a bushel) and teach Ray and Stephen about the sermon on the Mount) Then, after carving our pumpkin, we'll light the candle and show how "light" 'can be in our countenances. : )

Hope you all have a Happy Halloween!

hugs,
Kary

PS. I tried to post more pictures, but it kept telling me "error", so it looks like two at a time is the trick. So, I'll try and just post some more random pictures later. I love you all.

Katie looks good she just can't drive!

Katie's Accident

On Saturday we were at my sister Missie's house holding a Scentsy party. Katie left at noon to make it to her voice lesson by 12:15. Suddenly I received a phone call, that dreaded phone call with a crying child on the other end of the line. Katie was hesterically crying and telling me she ran into a fence. I asked her where she was. Luckily she was just around the corner. I ran out of the party and across the street to find the truck off of the main road and half way into someone's backyard. I asked Katie what happened. She said she stopped at the corner and let some kids go by on their bikes, when they had passed she turned the corner and she was caught off guard by the sprinklers turning on, she thaught it might be another child. She swerved, hit the curb and ran into the fence applying the brakes just before she fell into the pool. She did not feel the pain of her injuries until after we were waiting for the police for an hour. Bob arrived on the scene and handled things so well. He was so kind and calm with Katie, I think this made her feel even worse. The owners of the fence were very nice. They did not press charges so Katie did not get a ticket. Any way, Katie is just sore nothing broken, the truck is back in the shop, Katie is driving a rental, and my brother in- law Rick has a new fence repair job. I can't wait until Kimmy starts driving.
-BTW When we got home that night, Bob received a speeding ticket in the mail and he has to go to driving school.

Mom's Hands

Katie's Truck Accident . . .

Here are the pictures of Katie's accident. I do not know the details. I will let Amy tell the story. Glad you are OK Katie!

My Friday Night Story

Hello everyone,
It's been kind of quiet on here lately, so I thought I'd write and say hi. Life is going well here in Anchorage. We're still waiting for the first snow fall, right now it's just cold and gray So, hopefully it'll snow soon. I've been keeping busy with insititute and work. I still love my job, even though it's been very challenging lately. I'm still enjoying being on my own. I've been able to enjoy having people over and not worrying about keep people up, anyways it's just been nice.
Well I have a great story to share. On Friday night I stayed up late reading and writing in my journal. Anyways I fell asleep on my couch, and at about 5AM I woke up to someone yelling freeze, put your hands up. Well I looked outside and there were two policemen arresting two men right outside my window. Then two more cop cars pulled up because I guess one man got away, so the police got out there flashlights and started looking around. This whole time I'm inside wondering what was going on. I wasn't scared though since the police were right there. I was actully thinking this is like my own "Cops" show right outside my window. Well back to the story by this time a K-9 car had pulled up and they had the dog out looking. I could here the police talking to eachother, but I couldn't quite make out what they were saying. After this though I'm not quite sure what happend because they wentdown the street to where I couldn't see them. So, unfortunately I don't have a awesome ending, such as they caught the guy and wrestled him to the ground. All I know is that I woke up later and the police were gone. It still made a fun night though. And don't worry I still feel completely safe here. Well I hope everyone is doing well, I love you guys. Love Bethanie

Pack 'em up! Backpacking w/ Ray.

I was finally able to get some pictures to post on the blog. For some reason, it kept telling me "error" the past few times I've tried to post pictures. So, I decided to try and only post two at a time instead of five and see if the system can handle that better.
So, you can see in the pictures, Ray loves his wood pile. What you see in the photo is only part of it. Now, that wood pile (located under Stephen's fort) is full of wood. It is so great to be prepared for the winter months. I love fires. We are actually having one outside in the firepit tonight for date night. Yes, you need to keep the 'fire' burning in your marriage. : ) For those of you that attended Relief Society last week, your lesson should have been on an Honorable, Happy, Successful Marriage
Does anyone remember the 4 key ingredients to a never-failing formula from Pres. Kimball? Test yourself and see if you do.

Ok, here they are: 1. Proper approach and hard work 2. GREAT unselfishness 3. Continued courting (affection, kindness) 4. COMPLETE living of the Lord's commandments
So, there you go. Isn't that so comforting to know there is a formula for success in marriage? I think it was interesting that COMPLETE living of the Lord's commandments is required, not just partially or when you feel like it....all the time is necessary for the desired outcome. It can be done. Mom and Dad are setting a good example for us. So, keep it up!

Well, I'm off to eat dinner. It's "nacho night" and Ray is in charge! Yummy!

don't forget to mix all the right ingredients together in your marriage (by the way, it takes two) It will succeed if both of you commit to being obedient to the prophet's counsel. It's so worth the work!

hugs,
Kary

Videos . . .

I am sorry the quality of the video is the way it is. That is the best I can do. Just try to look past the lines and ENJOY!

Mari :-)

Dad's great wisdom. . .

Here is an example of why I love dad so much. He is so funny! Happy Birthday DAD! You are the best!

Buffalo Gals. . .

Kary and Ray bustin a move . . . :-)

The Good Old Days

This one is for you Kary . . .