Scenes from the reception

I was sure that Jacob and Kelli's reception would not be well attended due to the fact that the highschools state championship game was being played in Las Vagas at the same time. I was wrong. There was plenty of people there and it was simple and elegant. It was not even hard to decorate for. Most definately the easiest one I have ever decorated for. More wedding pictures will be coming. More of the bride and groom together.

The building of a wedding cake!

I was calling this cake a "monet" because it looked so good if you stood away from it. As you got closer you could see the imperfections. I was sure it was'nt a very good job. I guess I am a perfectionist when it comes to certain things. Both my friends that helped me with the cake somewhat talked me into not doing it over. I am sure glad I didn't worry about every little imperfection, because it looked great at the reception and everyone thought so. Thanks to Audrey and Julie for giving me help and encouragement.

This means so much to me.

Here are pictures of my father's grave and my grandparents grave markers at Cypress Lawn cemetery in San Francisco, California where they are all buried. Josh decided to go visit it when he and Courtney went to San Francisco, the first part of February. I have not been there since I was 15 years old. I had planned to leave for California in 2000 for my Grammy's funeral, and my daughter Elliah was hit by a car that day, so I did not get to go to the cemetery then, with the rest of the family. I used to go there with my Grammy to put flowers on my Dad's grave. I remember how the fresh cut flowers and the crisp california air smelled way back when I was a child. Thanks to Josh and Courtney for these pictures. It means alot to me.

He is Married!

Well our 6th child is married. It happened on Thursday and we all had a wonderful day. All of our married children got married in their birth order. How often does that happen, and I am sure that it will continue with the last two. (I mean the order) We were lucky that the weather was as good as it was. Sunny, and the snow was melted away in Utah Valley. After the Temple ceremony we went to the 6th floor of the Wilkinson Center on BYU campus for a beautiful wedding dinner. There was a wonderful program and Jacob surprised us all when he sang to his beautiful bride. A popular song called "With You" He did a great job and Kelli loved it. There was wonderful live Celtic music for part of the program and so many other wonderful things including all the siblings of both Jacob and Kelli saying a few words and telling some interesting stories about them. Todd and I were exhausted after the day was over. We realized however that it is not over for us as we will have a reception here next week with many relatives and family coming. I will collapse after it is all over! These pictures aren't the best angles. Very candid. We will post some good wedding pictures later on.

Of Course!

Of course we were excited to get them here with us!
Of course, we had to make Valentine Cookies!
Of course, we had to make Valentines!
Of course the girls had to draw many pictures and
color many pictures in their new coloring books.
Of course we probably gave them too many treats!
Of course we got lots of squeezing and loves in.
Of course we read books!
Piggie Pie
5 minute stories from Disney
A bad case of Stripes
Of course we watched movies. They had not seen. . .
Lady and the Tramp or Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
We watched Charlotte's Web, and lots of Spongebob Squarepants
Of course we went to church
OF COURSE WE LOVED HAVING THEM AND. . .
Of course we were glad to get back to the quiet.
Of course it was GREAT GREAT GREAT!

Always entertaining. (the kids, not the washer!)

This must be a very entertaining washing machine! Our washing machine has a see-through lid and you can watch the whole cycle if you want. Then when it is on spin, it goes so fast that it sounds like it is an airplane
taking off. The girls were entertained for a good half hour. This just looked so cute and funny to us, that we had to take some pictures.

Our little bathing beauties, Cameron and Carys

Sad Day in Logandale

The steeple is still standing. It reminds me of a world war II zone.

Upon awaking Wednesday Morning Feb. 5th, we knew something was on fire and it was something very large. We got in the car at 6:15 a.m. to go see what it was. And to our surprise, the beloved White Logandale Chapel was burning to the ground. We could not believe our eyes. No it was not foul play, just one of those electrical things in a very historic building to this area and even all of Nevada. One of the oldest of it's kind. Tonight the Stake leaders and Bishops are deciding where each of the Wards from that building will meet now. The great thing about it is the records were not all destroyed and there were things that were salvaged, like hymn books and maybe a piano or two. Life will go on, and everyone will be fine, but it is indeed a sad sight to see. Our two youngest children were baptised in that building and it was our meetinghouse for ten years. Good-bye to an important icon to this area!

Wow, whirlwind month ahead!

Jacob and Kelli came this past weekend to talk about wedding plans and just visit. They announced to us just as they were pulling in and we were leaving that they had moved up their wedding date.
SURPRISE SURPRISE. Well we told them we would do whatever they wanted, but secretly I was thinking YIKES! They will be married on Thurs. February 19, 2009 which is exactly one month from today. I simply am switching all the Feb. stuff with the stuff going on in March. I think it is going to work and with some help from friends, I think we will be able to pull off the Wedding reception in Logandale on Feb. 28th. We are actually very excited for this very cute couple.

My new job

Here are some of the printed material they send out each month in large packets to it's members. You can visit their website at www.Storytellersclub.com and see what it is all about.
Note:these are not some of what I have designed, this is just an example. Each one of thise pages is full of diecut punch-out materials with coordinating paper. Each set I design consists of approximately 20 pieces

My new designing job is going great. The company I design for is called Storytellers club and I am having a lot of fun doing something I love to do and get paid for it. There is not any pressure, because I get to do this in my own home, and on my own time.

love this guy!

Ty is sure becoming a wonderful person. thoughtful, helpful and steadfast. I really enjoy him this year. He will turn 16 in 3 months. I really think he is getting to be quite handsome.

Evelyn

I took this picture myself, and did the editing.
Isn't she a cutie? I don't have the camera and
editing software, that Tara has, but I think it
turned out quite nicely. We were lucky to have
Evelyn stay with us for 2 weeks, while Daddy
came here to work for his dad and also be here
for the holidays. I am going through Evelyn
withdrawls. I miss waking up to her sweet
adorable smile every morning.

4 generations

There isn't to many times that we have 4 generations
come together at our house, so this was a definate photo
opportunity. From left: Isaac Andrew Askeroth, Jerrold
Marvin Askeroth (Gramps), Caleb Isaac Askeroth, and
Todd Jerrold Askeroth

The place!

The picture behind our blog title is located in Kolob Canyons (which is part of Zion National Park)
We have dubbed this exact place as our favorite place in this world, and we call it simply "the Tree" That is to say Todd and I. This tree and canyon has special meaning to us and each time we are here, we don't see anyone else. It is our secret, and that is another reason why we like it so much. It is great to have a special place that you can retreat to. Only one problem, we have to pay a $20.00 fee each time we want to visit. 30 years ago, it was free. Probably even 15 years ago it was still free. Oh well!

Almost!

Well I will say 'Almost' to many things in this past year. Here are some of them. They all turned out Okay.

*Almost got to watch Tara and Trent's baby girl (Evelyn) be born, but Dr. came in and said she needed a C-section, we were so close! The experience was still great and I was the first family member after daddy to see her!

*Almost got the search and rescue called on my friend Linda Liddle and I as we did not return from a hiking day trip, when families thought we should. (We were enjoying the wildflowers to much!)

*Almost went to Hawaii for our 30th wedding anniversary, but instead got a whole week away with my sweetheart in Ouray, Colorado. (We had never been there before) It was completely non-stressful and more beautiful beyond my dreams. I did not miss Hawaii at all. I have been there!

*Almost got to the end of the trail to a very old mine, high above Ouray, but a storm was coming, so we turned back. We got back to our hotel room just in time to jump in the hot mineral tubs for a few minutes before the lightning and the pouring rain hit.

*Almost caught a nasty cold, but nipped in the bud with that great stuff called AIR BORNE while scrapbooking in Fairview with friends.

*Almost had the entire family here for Thanksgiving, but Josh and family went to support family in Heber. We missed them, but had a great time anyway.

Cameron's gift

Have to post this one. Cameron worked so hard on cards for the entire family. She took it very seriously and must have done at least 30. She brought them along to give to everyone. They were so cute, each with specific name. Here is a small sampling of some of them.

Christmas at the Askeroth's

Breya naming all the reindeer for her cousins she did it perfectly!
5 oldest cousins: Nolan, Carys, Cameron, Breya and Afton on Christmas Day
Kylee and Tara, bonding and watching "The Sisterhood of the Traveling pants 2" in the scrapbook room
Our Christmas morning breakfast table. We had sausage, bacon, Irish toast (Askeroth favorite) and scrambled eggs. Yummy, but couldn't eat that kind of breakfast everyday! Once a year is enough!
Our Christmas Dinner on Sunday Dec. 21 Check out that festive jello!

Christmas Celebrating began at our house on Sunday, December 21st with 13 adults and 4 of the grandchildren here for a big Christmas Dinner. It was busy, but we knew that we would not get them all there for Christmas Eve and our regular program and dinner. We had a very quite Christmas Eve, and a lovely-busy Christmas Day with 6 of the 7 grandchildren here. I took lots of pictures in the last week and here is a little photo montage of the events.

Jacob is Engaged!

Jacob has found his sweetheart, and has asked her to marry him. We would like to introduce Kelli
Ann Snelson as Jacob's fiance, and welcome her to our family. She fits right in to our family, and looks like she belongs. We have also fallen for her as well! She is beautiful and very nice. Welcome Kelli!!!!

Make a Smilebox postcard

Caleb with Santa!

have to post this one even though there are similar ones on Isaac and Tiffany's blog. I snapped this picture when he was so enthralled with Santa and completely not scared of him in the slightest. We thought that he was the Cutest Santa ever, and he was so nice. We had a fun day at the Meadows mall in Las Vegas.

Christmas Decorations done!

Got it all done. We had a Christmas Tree Tour for a Girls Night Out Activity. My house was on the list. It was fun to see the different trees and taste the different recipes and everyone's Christmas decorations. We saw 10 different trees, all with a name attached. Names like Winter's 'Shimmering Solitude' and 'A Snowman's Fantasy.' Here are some pictures of my own decorations and my other tree called 'Scrolled Elegance' and also the treasured Dept. 56 North Pole Series Santa's Village.

I have been busy making ornaments for this new tree. The large peppermint looking pinwheels were made from wrapping paper with buttons in the middle. The red round snowflake ornaments are round flannel circles with batting in the middle and fancy stitched on my machine. I got to use my Cricut to cut out the "Seasons Greetings," then they were glittered. This tree has many blown glass ornaments on it that I have been collecting. some I got at the DI. It has a new Tree Skirt from Walmart and ribbon from Costco. Total cost of This new tree is about $45.00. I am proud of this because if you go into Tai Pan Trading or Roberts, some of the trees cost around $1,500.00.

December is here!

December 1st means putting up the Tree. So many people seem to put the decorations up sooner and sooner each year. I used to gripe about it, but now I really enjoy it, because of the weird and troubled world we live in, it is just nice that we can enjoy the holiday season a little longer. I say as soon as Thanksgiving is over let's get out trees and think about getting them up. (I also put up a tree in the living room and a mini one in the kitchen.)
I was having an unbelievable day with phone calls, requests and trying to get some of the new Christmas ornaments done for the new tree. I can't believe I was able to get the one tree downstairs done on Monday, December, 1st.

Ty was less than enthused when he heard that I would be doing a new tree for the downstairs
instead of the traditional ornaments we have put on every year from all of the stuff the kids made at school etc. There were many ornaments that had special meaning. I say just trust me Ty, and you will probably like it. (He grumbled all the way through helping me to decorate it under his breath trying to make me feel guilty that I wasn't doing it the way it has always been done), but now he agrees that the NEW TREE is really nice.

Thanksgiving

Todd and I have decided that it is really cool to use the China, but after this past 4 day weekend and doing endless dishes after meals, that next time we host Thanksgiving, we will definately get some Chinette and plastic cups. We did about 4 load just on thanksgiving day and we still weren't done with the dishes.

Also thanks to: Elliah for the great rolls and doing the beautiful relish tray
Tiffany for the wonderful candied yams
Tara and Trent for the chocolate pie fixins
Kendra and Sterling for the Apple pie
Paula Askeroth for the cheesecake

Thanksgiving at our house was pretty much the same as it always is when you have 20+ people for dinner. We had all of our children home accept for Josh and Courtney and their girls. But we had a very special treat, in having Gramps, Paula and Aunt Jeanne here for a little while. They came here from St George, Utah and all of our older kids came from Utah as well. Caleb and Nolan were the 'life of the party' and Breya was Grammy's little helper. We brined the Turkey again this year and that makes for the best meat and all the other dishes were pretty much quite traditional, and that makes for the tastiest food.

Isaac, Tiffany, and CALEB time!

On my way up to Fairview, I decided to go stay in Cedar City for the night to spend time with Caleb, and his parents. I also got to spend the time with Jacob and Kelly, and got to see Lindsay and Micheal Peterson (Tiffany's sister and husband) We had the yummy chicken and garlic pizza from Papa Murphey's and watched a movie late after Caleb went to bed. Caleb entertained us all with his dancing and charming little ways. I sure love that little guy. And check out those green eyes of his!