The Twin Falls LDS Temple

During this last week we had the chance to go to Twin Falls and attend the open house of the new temple there. I went with all three kids, my parents and my youngest brother Matt. We all piled into the van and were on the road by 7:30AM. For us it was a 3 hour drive. My first thoughts as we approached was how much smaller it was than our Rexburg Idaho Temple. This open house was really neat for Taylor, because although we had just gone thru a temple open house in January, this time she asked more questions and seemed to understand a lot more about the purpose of temples. I want to share a link so that you can see some pictures for those who are not so lucky to make it there. It really was just beautiful and I'm so thankful that we could go.

July in hindsight...

Since I've started blogging, my journaling has taken a bit of a dive since I tell myself that I would rather blog that than journal it. And as you can see by July, I have not done much to keep up with anything. A work party on July 1st to the parade, rodeo and fireworks for the 4th of July. Having family pictures taken on July 9th, going camping in Island Park July 10th (at my uncles cabin) with a trip to West Yellowstone the following day-hosting a block party at our place on July 14th. Anyway the list goes on and on.....

Dylan at the splash park.

My mom making FRESH strawberry ice cream.

Happy days at the rodeo.

Twin Falls Temple.

Taylor at the Twin Falls Temple.

Dylan & Taylor at Shoshone Falls just outside of Twin Falls.

Shame on me.........

I have started this post 3 times now, just to cancel it because, what do I have to share!?! Just more of the same complaining......The dishwasher is broken (the new one we got just months ago) and besides the fact that washing dishes by hand bites, it has ruined the hardwood kitchen floor, the WHOLE FLOOR. The dryer is on the fritz but we hope it will last a few more months. The windshield in the van will be replaced tomorrow but the compressor that's gone out in the van is another question then to have it charged... we'll see. I have rescheduled Dylan's MRI four times now but am adamant to stick with the date we have now because the rest of the summer has now been planned around it. It has come time to convince the world (or at least the state of Idaho) that Dylan still qualifies for Katie Beckett and the only way to explain that would be to explain the road of good intentions..they lead to the same place.
.....And in the midst of feeling overwhelmed by my current misfortunes, bombshells have been dropped in my back yard. Or I should say 2 doors down. That's where the Lynn family lives. We learned days ago that Leukemia has hit their family, their wife and mother. The salt of the earth family, for whom you have NEVER heard an ill word pass any of their lips....Leukemia. Only 2-3 things in this world have rocked my world like this news has. I don't know why. I've been analyzing that a lot to no avail. But I feel my core extremely shaken. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to this family, as well as to the family(across the field from us) that their 10 yr. old needs open heart surgery. And I'm upset about my dishwasher. Shame on me..........

My voice is gone

I woke up yesterday morning and my voice is gone. Well, not completely but to hear my own voice so horse and squeaking is like nails on the chalkboard. Taylor told me that I should just not talk anymore. Jeff started laughing and said that that was the polite way of telling me to shut up. Later I was singing and she told me that that was the worst sound she had ever heard. I worked last night and I'm sure all the patients thought I must have been terrible to show up to work. Answering the phone was also a great time. Way too many people kept saying, "What did you say?" A whisper is just not enough, I guess you just have to squeak.

I worked Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday night, (had Monday night off) Tuesday night and of course I work tonight. The strangest thing happens when I work. Even though I'm gone for just a few short 'awake' hours, I come home to it looking like a tornado leveled any of the work I had done in the previous 3 days. Dishes, laundry, cooking on the stove, the microwave looks like something blew up in there, the bathroom is turned upside down, and the kids' bedrooms -- I wonder why we even try there, it never lasts very long.

I think I might so on a simple laundry strike. I am so tired of Jeff leaving his socks on the floor RIGHT NEXT TO THE HAMPER!!! I think my new rule might be that if its not in the hamper it doesn't get washed. I'm not sure how long that will last. Then what would happen. Would they get washed by someone else or would they magically appear in the hamper!?! If I find out, I will let you know. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Summer Classes for Men at

THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER

REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED by Friday, July 4th 2008

NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF

THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8

PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM

Class 1 How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays--Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.


Class 2 The Toilet Paper Roll--Does It Change Itself?Round Table Discussion.Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.


Class 3 Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor--Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.


Class 4 Dinner Dishes--Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink? Examples on Video.Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginningat 7:00 PM



Class 5 Loss Of Identity--Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other. Help Line Support and Support Groups.Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM


Class 6 Learning How To Find Things--Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.Open ForumMonday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.


Class 7 Health Watch--Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.Graphics and Audio Tapes.Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.


Class 8 Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost--Real Life Testimonials.Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined



Class 9 Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?Driving Simulations.4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.


Class 10 Learning to Live--Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife. Online Classes and role-playingTuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined



Class 11 How to be the Ideal Shopping CompanionRelaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.


Class 12 How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy--Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.


Class 13 The Stove/Oven--What It Is and How It Is Used.Live Demonstration.Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.


Upon completion of any of the above courses,diplomas will be issued to the survivors.



If only.....

Sorry it's been so long.....

I'm not quite sure if anyone even reads this page, but I like to try to keep up with it. If for no other reason, than keeping track of events-journaling.

Wednesday:June 18th My co-workers have a play group in the summer. This was the day that we went swimming. Beth from the NICU has a clubhouse with an indoor pool. The kids had so much fun. They haven't had swimming lessons but had a great time anyway.

Saturday:June 21st Thank goodnees it was the longest day of the year, we needed it. We put together our swingset/play gym thing-im-bobber. I called in the recruits to help us get it done. Its a little bit more of a motivating factor if you have other people there working hard-good incentive for us to work hard. Trent Gailbraith and Alan Beagley (previous home teachers) and their families came and pulled us thru. Also Jason Sorensen from across the street came to help. (MANY THNX TO THEM FOR ALL THE HELP!!!!) We got it done in decent time for a project like that and I think the whole neighborhood will be the recipients of this. The kids really love it though. It is a great focus for them while being outside instead of wanderin on the road or throwing rocks in the ditch.

Monday:June 23rd Dylan had a round of sedation dentistry done. There is finally a pediatric dentist in Rexburg and I'm thinking very highly of him. He has been so good with Dylan. We had to go up to the hospital and we masked him before the IV. It was general anethesia and I'm so glad we did it that way. He ended up having to have a baby root canal, sealants, fillings and caps. All done in one trip. YAHOO!!! That day was tough because he never could keep anything down. But the next morning, he woke up like his normal Dylan self and we never heard a word about his mouth hurting.

Dylan-Waiting for a better day....

Tuesday:June 24th Jareds trip to the audiologist went off like a hit. He was very co-operative and his hearing is within the normal range. The tubes we had put in-in February are working, doing what they are supposed to. He continues speech therapy and is really doing a great job immitating what he hears.

Jared:Just call me "he-man-baby...."

Monday:June 30th I finally got the lawn mowed. It's only taken all summer because the lawnmower we had just bought, broke 3 times. So I took it back and it took another week to get another one in. What a headache...which is what I had when I was done in addition to being burned on my arms and half of my face. LOL!!!

Jeff also got a 'toy'. I think he's been wanting something to play with for longer than what I can remember. Hopefully it satisfies his inner child..

Today is of course the first day of July. I cannot belive how fast summer is flying by and I truly am trying to schedule all that I want to do. I know that if I don't, it will not happen. Of course in July is this holiday weekend full of fireworks, a flag rasing ceremony with breakfast, the parade, perhaps the rodeo, more fireworks, camping and who knows what else. I really will try to keep up better. If you read my page, PLEASE let me know that you're out there. Many Thnx!!!!