"Back to School... Back to School.."

2012

2012-01-23T11:28:00.000-08:00

Life is as busy as a beehive. Andy has started his internship... Whahooo... I'm in school and loving it to a point. (love the learning! Hate the testing part.) That is sadly all that is going on.

Spoon vs. Fork

2011-10-23T23:20:00.000-07:00

I did an silly argumentative essay on spoon vs fork. My teacher loved it so much she read it to the whole class. Scary, right. I felt I need to share it with all of you because many of you did help me out with a survey. Thanks, by the way.

Spoon vs. Fork

All of us use utensils, 3-6 times a day. Each utensil has its specific purpose, and
proper function. Which one is the most universal? In a survey
preformed by myself, 19 out of 33 people, believed the spoon is more
versatile. Therefore, the spoon out shines the fork by usage,
entertainment, and creating sentimental memories.
The spoon is the shovel of inspiration; anything can be merely scooped into the
spoon and delivered to the mouth with ease. Food can be mashed, cut,
scooped, and stirred. Granted the fork can stab, cut, and shovel
food, but the forks prong like ends, leave gaps for soup, ice cream,
oatmeal, and other liquids, or soggy foods to slip through. Eating
cereal with a fork leaves many in despair, because the milk is left
behind in the bowl. The spoon on the other hand can be used for any
food types, meats, soups, ice cream, and the list goes on.

Spoons can entertain us. Believe it or not, many movies include the spoon.
One in particular is “Robin Hood Prince of Thieves”. There is a
scene where the Sheriff of Nottingham threatens to torture Robin Hood
with the spoon when he says,“I will carve his heart out with a
spoon.” In addition, there are the classic movie scenes where
people are “spooning” each other; not “forking”. Spoons are
used in music as well. For example Bluegrass Percussionist slap the
domed ends together to create a clicking sound. Another form of
entertainment is a card game called “Spoons”. Where someone will
grab a spoon in the middle of the table if they find certain cards in
their hand. These examples all prove that the spoon is imprinted into
our culture.
From childhood to adulthood the spoon has created many memories. We all
have pictures of our first attempt as children eating food with the
spoon. Even in middle school, food fights wouldn't be complete
without the spoon. The spoons convex dome, holds the right amount of
food, and when pulled back just right, it catapults the ammo into the
air landing on the next victim. As adults some collect decorative
spoons to remind them of places they’ve been. Other people have
created memories by relaxing on a stormy nights with a warm bowl of
soup, and the spoon in hand.
In conclusion the spoon can virtually become anything and anyone could
use it with ease, no matter if they are young or elderly. Using a
little creativity, the spoon can become a shovel to dig a hole, or
become a cherished memory, or a part of a favorite movie, or a way to
savor food. In the end, if the fork is missed, the spoon can, always
be filed down to create short prongs, morphing itself into the spork.
This leaves the fork inferior, and the spoon becomes the universal
utensil of choice.

Back to School... Back to School

2011-08-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

Do you ever feel this way? "What have I gotten myself into?" " I hope I can withstand the pressure?" "Am I crazy?" "Help!?!"

This picture is a exact prediction of what I've gotten myself into. An idea, which has been string in my, wee little, brain. SCHOOL... COLLEGE! That is right everyone, if you haven't heard it from the horses mouth, you are hearing it now for the 1st time. I'M GOING BACK TO SCHOOL TO BE A HIGH SCHOOL ART TEACHER...

Like Billy Madison said ,"Back to school, back to school. So that my dad don't think I'm a Fool." For me though, it would say, "...so my future kids don't think I'm a FOOL."

I started last week at DATC. Then at Weber, both Andy and I started Monday. I must say I'm liking the challenge of school. But my poor brain has be neglected for too long. To get it back in shape, has taken some major effort. You know what the smart people say, "If it doesn't hurt, you don't learn."

Already the transportation and parking at Weber has been a joke. Monday we drove up to the campus. We ended up driving around forever to find a parking spot in NO WHERE LAND. This adventure, caused us to be 10 min late for class. Therefore we made plans to ride the bus on Wednesday. Little did we know that this adventure would be the laughing stock of the week. Just image being on a bus, standing inch's away from the next person,(basically sardine's in a tiny can) barley any room to breath. While traveling for 50 Min's, (30 Min's longer than the schedule said) only to arrive at class 30 min late. Lesion learned leave 30-60 min earlier on the bus, to make it to school on time.

Here is Praying, my lovely idea becomes the best decision of my life. (beside getting married and going on a mission.) Hopefully I don't end up like the poor dog, in the picture above. Just waiting for the chair of stress to break. Crushing my little bones. Please, pray, or wish Andy and I luck, for yet, another fun chapter begins in our lives.

Burned Clean Off

2011-06-12T14:07:00.000-07:00

Saturday night I stared to cook dinner. I thought to myself oh I need to tell Jim and Julie something. I ran up stairs to tell them then got talking. Next thing we all smelt burned toast. Jim asked Julie if she was cooking something she said No. He proceeded to ask me I said, No I'm not cooking anything. But I decided I better check. I ran down stairs while taking the last steps I was swamped by smoke. Sprinting to the oven I found this...

I had burnt our dinner, the pan and the spatula's handle was burned clean off. I ran the pan outside just in case it decided to com-bust into flames. I open every door, window, and turn on every fan. An hour later all that was left was a smoke smell and ruined pan. It was funny I must say.

4 years ago

2011-06-05T17:23:00.000-07:00

Four years ago we were on our Honeymoon... I can't believe it how in one blink of your eye, time can pass you by. The last 4 years have been moments of unforgettable memories.

We learned in our first year what it is like to be hours away from family. But it helped us build a friendship with each other I hope never to forget.

Our second year took us even farther away it took us States away from all that we knew. We became hard working co-workers. Then fell in deeper in love with each other and with Austin Texas. We return with very little in our pockets but with many experiences we treasure today. We learned to do without and bask in the simple pleasures we had.

Third year was one I will never forget. We had finally gotten on our feet and were pushing forward with hope in our goals for the future. Little did we know that this year was going to be our first climax in our little life story together. My sweet husband almost left this world but pushed through with the strength, I'm grateful for, I wasn't ready to let him go just yet.

This takes us to this year, Year Number Four, we lost much in weight, gained some back. Andy became a expert in school, he pushed himself forward harder than I have ever seen. We learned to be grateful for what we have. With the effects of Andy getting sick we moved in with his parents. We gained a knowledge of the importance of savings and how to make a budget. We've gone through heartaches with not being able to have children yet. Even with this we mange to lean on each other for peace and comfort.

What I've learned these last four years is that no matter what happens if you have faith in each other and in Heavenly Father all things can and will work out. I love you Andrew Todd Ridd and pray for many more beautiful years to come.

Emery Dwayne Gentry

2011-05-31T20:01:00.000-07:00

My grandpa Emery Dwayne Gentry passed away this month. It was a sad but joyous at the same time. Grandpa was getting old and probably was missing his sweetheart Cleo Hall Gentry. Grandpa we will all miss you but we will never forget those Darn Pine nuts or Hell's Kitchen.

I held it all together hardly cried but when it came to seeing the 21 salute and taps... I was balling my eyes out. Then when each son and daughter kissed the flag I was so proud of my Grandfathers service for our Country.

I promise that I will always keep the fish trembling at the name of Dwayne and the pine nuts showering from the heaven all in memory of thee.

Pool fun

2011-05-29T20:56:00.001-07:00

We were able to have a little family bonding time after the funeral. I'm gratefully for my family and the opportunity be together. I felt the sweet blessings of my brother and sisters enjoy everyday, which is their little ones

Andy Pantz is what? Yeah you heard right 29...

2011-05-29T20:32:00.000-07:00

Andy turned the 29 this month. Super crazy that he is a year away from the big 30. This year we were trying to keep the cost down so I made Breakfast and dinner for Andy.

Breakfast was his favorite Eggs Benedict with OJ. Then for dinner he wanted homemade Enchilada, with Rice and Black Beans. But then I surprises him I made him a tres lechess cake.

He got a switch blade, diet Dr. Pepper from Danielle and Steve (scary... it was funny to see him try and open the switch blade for the first time), Money from parents, gift card from Wes and Jess, a shirt from Abbie and Mike, Then I got him a Soda Stream so hopefully we will save money on soda.

One or a Zero

2011-05-29T19:35:00.000-07:00

My sweetie is a computer geek. I wanted to design the blog to the T like a computer geek would... The 1 and 0 's are how the old basic language computer software was written in. For example 1100 would mean decimal number 12, combining them would tell the computer to do a function. But hey I'll spare you the Nerd talk and let you enjoy the 1's and 0's

If you want a Hollywood version of this computer stuff we would recommend Antitrust. It's a good one.

He is Risen

2011-04-24T16:56:00.000-07:00

I loved these videos, my in-laws shared them with us on Saturday. They really put the true meaning of Easter back in perceptive.

This brings me to my Perfect gospel. Earlier I talked about how my family was perfect it is because of Christ.

The gospel I believe in is perfected by the grace of God and the sacrifice of His son Jesus Christ. Oh how my heart aches for all that he did for me. I hope to make Him proud of me by my actions today. I'm so grateful for the sweet blessings of this eternal life which was give so selflessly.

My Perfect World

2011-04-17T11:56:00.000-07:00

My perfect world! Some people would say, "I don't live in a perfect world." "There is no perfection in this world." "Are you kidding me Perfect look at all the wrong here and there."

Well my world is perfect, Yea I said it. But don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I'm rich or famous or have all that my heart desires. I'm just saying my world was made for me. Our loving Heavenly Father created a perfect world for me.

Let me explain this perfection, there are four things that I see, One my husband & family, Two my gifts & talents, Three my home, and Four the gospel.

One my husband and Family, lest us start here today.

Please don't think I'm boasting or saying I'm better than so and so. No way is that true. What I'm trying to say is this, I have been raised in a loving home. I grew up with 2 sisters, a brother, a mom, a dad and many pet animals. My parents loved each of us and each other.

My father would work so hard from 6 in the morning until 6 to 8 in the evening, Monday through Saturday and some Sundays. He taught us what it meant to have integrity in your work. He taught me how to show your love to your spouse. I remember times when he would defend my mom even if it was clear she may have been wrong. He loved and loves my mom so much and it shows through his actions. These moments of learning from him where placed perfectly before me so I could carry that into my family today.

My sweet mother, I have such love for her. I often feel bad that she was stuck at home with 3 hormonal girls and a son who wished he had a brother instead of 3 sisters. I loved the way my mom would pay attention to each of us. She didn't all the time but really who ever could!?! I know even still today if I have a question or need a friend all I have to do is call her. She has shown me what perfect faith in Christ is, which is an open door and loving arms.

My siblings they are perfect.... Yes many are you thinking this lady has to be kidding or crazy. She could in no way have a perfect brother or sisters. Your right they may not be completely perfect. I remember being teased, hair pulled, arguments. Even though these moments happened my siblings have given me perfect examples of Christ like Attributes.

Shauntell my older sister has shown me how to endure with Christ by your side and to have full faith in the scriptures. As I watched her and her family grow I've been blessed to see what it means to have Faith. All the random calls we had she always bore her testimony and the truths she found as she searched the scriptures. Never once have I quested her Faith.

Dwayne my big brother, He was an awesome ability to find Joy around him and for being Patient (especially with three sisters). When I was a teen I was a little to moody at times & Dwayne would try so hard to make me laugh or have some fun. One time he was driving home and decide make a pit stop to flip some doughnuts in the parking lot. I was scared but I got out of my funky mood and laughed. Then I remember I had a paper do in class, I wrote it of coarse the day before and he stayed up all night to correct it, what Patience he had.

Danielle my big spiritual, little sister. She is my 4 years apart twin, I swear we were suppose to be born as twins. She has shown me what Obedience means. I remember there was a show that I really wanted to watch and she flat out said, "I don't think this is allowing the spirit to be here, we need to turn it off." Of course I was mad being the old sister and having your little sister telling me what to do. But I knew she was right, we turned it off. Even today she shows me what Obedience is. She is also a great example of Love. I never feel judged by her, I feel like I belong when I'm around her.

Last but not lest my Sweet Hubby, Andy. He is my other half. I really don't know what I would be like if he wasn't around. He is my calming water, I feel so much peace when I'm around him. Of course there are those days when everything gets on your nerves. Or when your Hubby decides to be a tornado and tare up the house when your gone. But I know he tries so hard to do his best. He shows me that no matter what happens in life you have a choice to be happy or not. He makes me laugh all the time, we have so many inside jokes it's hard to have conversations with other people because they wouldn't get what we're talking about. The thing I love most is he loves me. I could have the flu or look like I was drugged through the dirt and he still would hold me and kiss me. I love him so much.

I'll stop this novel right here and maybe add my other perfect thoughts latter. Thanks for reading and hopefully you were entertained.

My Angels

2011-04-10T08:41:00.000-07:00

Last friday night I had worked on a client that has had chronic neck and shoulder problems and I was blessed to work on her. When the session was over I had the sweetest comment that

prepared me for a ruff night. She told me I was a miracle worker, and kept raving about the massage. It felt like this praise was a little hug from my Heavenly Father telling me I'm doing what I'm suppose to do. This lady was my first Angel that week, sending sweet messages from heaven, thank you.

My second Angel came last Saturday at work. My boss and I had an couples massage appointment together. Our clients where 1/2 hour late and this gave my boss and I sometime to talk. The first thing that came out of her mouth was, "Are you and Andy thinking about having kids?"

Of course this has been a subject that is tender to my heart. Because Andy and I have been trying to get pregnant for 3 year now, with no luck. Then to top it off I had a major emotional melt down the night before and was up all night thinking about it. I had went to work not prepared with sleep, and emotionally unstable so when I heard my boss ask the question. I broke down and cried... if you want an humbling experience break down and cry in front of your boss. I felt so stupid.

Lori, my boss, is such a wonderful person she was patience and kind as I cried my heart out. She helped me so much in that 15 minutes I felt blessed to have her wise thoughts and concern for me.

A little bit about Lori, she has a disease that causes her to take medication for the rest of her life and if she didn't her body will attack it self and this can lead to death, and also makes it near impossible to have children. Even though she has this disease she has pushed forward, I love her example of endurance. Her husband and her have been blessed to be able to adopt two sweet girls.

Lori talked to me about adopting children, she put to rest many fears that I had. Also she encourage me to talk to families that have adopted so I can talk about the fears I have. I must say it did help to talk about it with her. She was to inspired to say what she did, I couldn't really talk that much because I was crying the whole time but the spirit whispered what I needed to hear. Thank you Lori you were my Angel that day.

Then I was blessed with two other Angels this week. first my mother who is the most wonderful listener I've ever known. She is my anchor to the truths of the gospel she leads me to the Savor every time I have a trail or need guidance. Thank you mom.

Then my last angel was a simple text from my big sister... She told me how much I meant to her and how I'm apart of the family. She didn't even know what was going on she just sent it. Oh how this small message gave me the brightest moment that day. Thank you Shauntell.

I know how hard it can be in this world I'm so grateful for the sweet angels that God sends us when we need them. Thank you for those moments.

Sweet Inspirational Talks

2011-04-10T01:03:00.000-07:00

The sweet inspirational messages that comes from General Conference is such a blessing. I've been feeling the weight of the world lately. Things that I hold onto or allow myself to be bugged by, or just a negative thought, these feels humbled me to ache or look for General Conference this April.

I prayed so hard that our loving Heavenly Father would speak to me through these men and woman. I have to tell you, I not only receive an answer I was blessed with sweet inspiration. I weeped for joy in the truth of the subjects that where given in Conference. (I mean every talk, I was wiping tears and holding my breath so I wouldn't start crying my head off) I felt more prepared for General Conference this time and it was a wonderful experience.

It was funny because we watched Conference at the Ridd's house and I went straight down stairs after dinner, to watch the 2nd half of the Sunday session. About half way through the session, Morgan my nephew came down and asked, "Why are you down here and not up stairs with everyone?"

I responded by, "Because it is quite down here and I really need to listen to these men, I need the spirit to talk to me." I hope that he understood that I wasn't trying to be anti social but that I needed my Heavenly Father and I needed His spirit so bad I had to give up something to make me strong. Not to be selfish but to fill my cup so I may fill others that depend on me. After that I had so much processing I had to go on a walk. I flipped on Pandora to a LDS station and walked until Andy came searching for me... I did tell him where I was going he just got board so he went Camille hunting and he found me...

I hope none of the Ridd's where put off by me for being in my own world. I really have been having a hard time with somethings just like we all do. I had to recharge, get my head on the purpose of life and give thanks to my Loving Heavenly Father.

Thank You to all who fasted, prayed and pondered on a subject to talk about this Conference. You inspired me, gave me hope, filled my empty cup and sent the love I needed. Thank you for listening to the spirit, I know you found one of the lost sheep and guided it/me back home.

Texas all the Way

2011-03-27T12:48:00.000-07:00

For our spring vacation we decide to head over to Texas. We moved between Austen and Dallas. I would say it was one of our favorite vacations because we just did whatever we wanted no set time or place. We ended up visiting the state capital, a Maverick basketball game, to many amazing restaurants, and exotic animal store.
A few things that we miss in Texas are...

1. Traffic lights are horizontal
2. All officers wear cowboy hats
3. Star or the State or Texas flag plastered everywhere
4. Waffle Iron the shape of the TX State.
5. East side Pies
6. BBQ joints everywhere.
7. Meat is the main and sometime only course in the meal.
8. Hot weather
9. Friends in TX
10.The sloth at the pet store
Here are the things you love pictures....

Capital of TX

Wildlife Rescue Center in Dallas

This Rescue Center was awesome these Wild cats where left to die and the founder of the Center found away to save them.

This was Harley

This Lion was just rescued but he has a hard time eating. They tryed to feed him a chicken leg that was the face he pulled

AVA Basketball Stadium in Dallas

The Mav's did not win but we had fun watching them play LA Lakers

We went to a few exotic pet stores this one had a pop belly pig as an exotic pet.

We visited with Amber a Friend of the Ridds... her boys were so cute

Blacks Restrunt getting our meat on or in our bellies.

Baptized by Fire

2011-03-22T13:56:00.000-07:00

Zach got baptized at the begin of this month... Then to celebrate we took the Ottely kids to Idaho and played on the snowmobiles for one last time. This was the 1st time AJ got a chance to play on them it was really fun. But with all Fun somethings have to come to a end. The big blue chair fell apart so to give the chair a final farewell. Steve gave this blue chair a fire salute good bye. It was funny Steve put fireworks in the fire so it had a 21 gun salute.

Snow BRING IT...

2011-02-27T08:11:00.000-08:00

Andy and I decided to go visit my family this weekend. We really didn't think to watch the weather channel or prepare our selves as we went on a wild adventure through Sardine Canyon. As we got closer to Brigham City we started to think, "I didn't know it was suppose to snow tonight." But we kept on trucking forward. As we entered the Canyon it had a warning sign, "FRONT WHEEL DRIVE OR CHAINS REQUIRED." Did we worry at all, maybe, not enough to make us turn around and head back to Fruit Heights. We pushed our little Sliver CRV onward. Then as we were 1/4 the way through we thought this is going to be a long drive.

Have you ever been on the Star Trek ride in Disney Land. You know that part when you just board the ride and it shoots you through a warp speed tunnel. All the lights are zooming past you and everything is dark all you can see is the blur white lights whizzing by. Just imagine doing that but only going 20 MPH, all the snow being blast at your wind shield sticking to it like glue & only seeing about a few feet in front. That is how it was for us Friday night.

Thank goodness Andy was driving he is really amazing with driving in the snow. I swear it is a gift. Anyway as we sluggishly drove through we found some other daring people one of them became our Buddy, a small Toyota car, he was our personal plow man. We would follow right behind him tracing his tracks.

You know the saying, "The blind leading the blind". Well it got so bad our Buddy got a little confused and he took us on the wrong side of the barricade heading into on coming traffic. Thank goodness there wasn't a lot of people on the road and that everyone else were hugging the right side of the highway. As we hugged the left and searched for an opening in the barricade.

After 20 mins of share white knuckle, griping, panic we finally made it to the right side and broke free of the white out.

Lesson learned make sure you have a full tank of gas, chains and be more app to listen to the warning signs. We are so glad that everything turned out just fine and that we were protected.

Enough of the scary stuff on to the fun we had Saturday. With loads of snow that we received my sister Danielle and her hubby Steve invited us to go snowmobiling and sledding. Saturday morning we packed up our snow cloths, dolls and dishes hitched a ride up with my dad and the Ottley kids to Idaho. I think the best part was to see my dad hop on to one of those snowmobiles and drive like a bat out of Heck. He had a grin plastered on his face the whole day. It was nice to see him have some fun, he works so hard.

All in all even though it was nightmare trying to come up to Logan it was all worth it. Here are some pictures.

After a go in the fields we decide to go to an area to sled. To get there we made a path with the snowmobiles and drove the Chev out to a hilly part. While we were waiting for my dad and Steve to make the path we ended up at a cow farm. Maya and Zach found this huge pile of snow and Halie was all dressed in her snow cloths so Dani pulled her on a sled. Well Halie wasn't to fond of the sled but it was cute to see Dani try.

The snow was so fluffy that we couldn't get the sleds to go anywhere. Steve took the snowmobile up and down the hill until we had a nice sledding path.

Steve and my dad where trying to pack down the snow so they tied the sled to the snowmobile and tried to make a nice sledding path. But it didn't work that way the sled just broke. It was entertaining to watch.

Atonement

2011-02-18T01:01:00.000-08:00

I've been thinking about this great subject the Atonement and the power of Christ. I been meaning to dig out a book in our packed boxes called, "Jesus the Christ". As we have been studying the Savor in the New Testament I have a burning desire to get to know Him, and all that He did. The Atonement is such a powerful act and bond that was created. It is what fuses us to true Love, the Love of our Heavenly Father.
Lately I have had some experiences that has made my heartache with the desire for those I love to be healed or touched by this great miracle that we have. But we the loving watchers of our brothers and sisters have to step aside and allow a choice to be made by those we love. This is the hardest thing for me I want to step in, pick up, dust off and gently guide them to our Savor.
I know I can't but I can bare a pure testimony that will hopefully plant a seed.
I know we have a Loving Heavenly Father. When I work on people I feel that love, the spirit whispers the truth of His love everyday. I know He sent His son, Jesus Christ, to be slaughter like a perfect lamb so that we all may live again.
Jesus Christ is real He broke the chains of death, He bought us with His precious blood. He is among us if we only humble our self and kneel in prayer to ask Him to be with us. I know there isn't anything He can not do. I've seen hearts mended, lives saved, peace brought to those in great pain, and much more. I know these things are true I know there is Hope if we only have Faith and Endure. If you feel helpless you are not alone. We all go through hard times we all need help and that is okay, that is what makes us children. We need our Heavenly Father and Mother and most of all our Big Brother to teach us and bring us Home.
I love you al,l I know I'm not perfect but I know I have a perfect source to go to. May you have those blessings you need. Again I love you and if you need an ear I would love to listen. Please remember who you are and that many people pray for you and are waiting to serve you with tender love.

What's that... homemade fun.

2011-01-26T10:58:00.000-08:00

This weekend we ended up in IDAHO, at my sister Danille's, house. We got up there late Friday night, of coarse we stayed up late. Then we woke up late Saturday morning had a wonderful breakfast. Then dressed up for a fun time in snow cloths.

Steve got some older snowmobiles for his Christmas gift this year. Then one of his buddies and Steve got a super cool idea. They built there own ski chair out of ply wood, nails, 2 x 2's, old pair of skies, blue fur, and lots of padding. What they did was strapped the homemade chair with a tow rope to the snowmobile and presto you have a homemade ski chair. I have to say I have not had so much fun on a low budget in a long time. Steve you are an inspiration, you don't need tons of $ to have fun.

Danille and Steve live by miles and miles of fields. It had just snowed enough that we were able to take the snowmobile for a spin. Steve let Andy drive the snowmobile while I was in the ski chair and I almost ended in the ditch once. Then Steve let me Drive while Andy was on the ski chair and I almost jackknifed Andy. I guess I'm a crazy driver when it comes to snowmobiles. I ended up breaking off one of the ski's. I didn't break the ski just a screw thank goodness. Any who Steve had to go back and get tools to fix the chair.

Mean while Andy and I were stranded with Reggie, my sisters dog,in the field so we got a little creative and dressed up the poor Reggie.

After the eventful afternoon we headed to the busy town Preston Idaho, where we went to a fabulous fabric store, and the DI and a movie. Then we played two new games that I fell in love with... Bang and Spot it.

In between the fun I grew more in love with my sweet Niece Halie, she is the funniest thing ever. She is super smart and she laughs at herself all the time. At church she would wall walk to Andy hit his shoe and Wall walk as fast as she could back to her mom and dad while laughing. What a goof.

Then Sunday night we went to my moms stayed until Tuesday. Monday I went to Old Navy and got 6 things for only 30 dollars, one of them being a green wool coat for only 7 dollars. We had fun and hope to do it again. Here are some pictures.

Back on the Plan

2011-01-16T13:56:00.000-08:00

Our vacation for 2 weeks in September became a 3 month see food (& eat) vacation. With a few to many pounds gained we wanted to start the new year with the New Point Plus Plan with Weight Watchers. So far this year we are doing good. I've found out you can't just depend on eating right to lose weight. There are too many temptations. That is why I've made a goal to exercise everyday. This last week I made myself exercise and it worked so well, I felt guilty not exercising one day. I almost got up and at midnight to work out... That is a lot of dedication, because I'm not that into exercising.

Hair Fanasco

2011-01-08T22:04:00.000-08:00

Andy one day decided to grow his hair out. He normally doesn't last long without a hair cut. When his hair hits his ears he is off to chop it off. I was surprise to hear him say he wasn't going to cut it for 6 months. It's been 3 months since he made the goal, so he has 3 more months to go. While his hair is growing like a chia pet, he added a growth of stubble on his chin and of coarse you have to have a mexi stache with that. It is quite hair-larious to see him twiddle his figures in his facial hair. I have to admit I can't stop running my figures through his thick fluffy head of hair too. I've become a Carson, my nephew, I'm addicted to his hair. Running my fingers in his hair helps me to fall asleep at night, I don't know what I'll do when he cuts it short again. Also the lack of haircuts is saving us 20 dollars month, equaling 120 dollars all together. This is one goal I hope he keeps for longer, I love his hair.

Then of coarse I had to get into the Hair Raising Fanasco. I have limited myself to only getting my hair done 2 times a year. I started the goal last year, it was so hard at first. I'm one of those people who can't stand to see the split ends. I would get my hair cut every month but with getting married money is a lot tighter. That is way I only do my hair 2 times a year. With that I got my hair cut and colored in December. I have to say I'm loving it, I'm going to stay this color for ever. I might add a few peek a boo colors here or there but I'm staying dark.

Any who that is what is up with us so for far this year. Hope you enjoy the pictures

A Christ like Christmas

2011-01-02T13:01:00.000-08:00

This year Andy and I still are having a hard time with money, but honestly who isn't. They say that the Recession is over as of the summer of 2009, I say they really don't have a clue what is going on. Any who this year, in my mind been a year of Christ like Giving.
Jim and Julie are serving a local mission in Sandy. With this mission calling they have had the opportunity to see life in a different view. The people in this area are quit poor and are okay with that. In the ward they are serving in, Jim and Julie felt the need to help 2 families this year. They got all the extended Ridds involved with gathering cloths, basic needs, coats, and other odds and ends. Then we all got together and wrapped everything. Latter that week Jim, Julie, and Abbie went and delivered the gifts. I wish I could have been there but of coarse I had to work. To hear Julies testimony and tell the sweet feelings she had as they delivered the presents was a great straight to me. Thank you Jim and Julie for your example of giving up time, being thoughtful and spreading the Christ like spirit.
Then at work I heard the sweetest story of a co-worker. She has had a hard couple of years and one day they received a anonymous card posted from the north pole. In this card was a gift card, and with this card she was able to buy something fun for her kids for Christmas. Again to hear her testimony and gratitude for who ever gave her that was so sweet. I almost cried, as she thanked the Lord for blessing them this year. I was brought back to what really matters. It isn't the presents or the glitter it is the sweet and simple acts that you will always remember. It also inspired me to try harder next year to give of myself more. Thank you for sharing your testimony of gratitude.
Not only was our Christmas good it was great. I got the one thing I really wanted to be able to get my hair done and new clothes, ohhh and a new purse. Andy got a wallet, tool box and cloths. Ohh ya thank you Danielle and Steve for the Donkey Kong Andy has played it almost everyday, he is glued to it. (I love it too)
Nick and Carly were so sweet and gave us a sweet game. Thank you.

Also both of our parents gave us more than we could imagine, Thank you so much we know it took a lot of sacrifice to give us what you did.

Beside what our families gave us it wasn't anything big this Christmas but I know the moments I will remember are the ones of the spirit not of man.

The Ridd Family Christmas Party

Christmas day at the Gentry's

AJ hanging out with Reggie

Grandpa showing Halley how to play.

Christmas day at the Ridds

Wes and Micheal playing with Morgan's and Carson's Moon Shoes.

Our mini Christmas

Poor Lucky he was warn out

My 1$ shrit... oh ya this out fix cost me 6$.

I love to Visit the Temple

2011-01-02T11:47:00.000-08:00

One of my good friends, Taryn, at work was preparing to go to the temple and a mission. When she got her temple endowments, I wasn't able to go but we went to the Ogden together with another awesome co-worker, Maryann. After the session I had a crazy idea, which isn't unusual for me, to see how many temples we could visit in one day. With this idea in mind December Thursday the 9Th 2010 we made it happen. We visited 4 temples and did work Temple work in 2 temples.
Our day started off at 6:00 am with sleepy eyes we meet at Beyond Spa parking lot. Then started our quest up to the Logan Temple, where we did a full session, then we turned around and headed south. With 2 hours of driving we made it to Jordan River Temple, snapped a picture (because it was closed for a yearly cleaning). After the drive by picture taking we headed 3 miles to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple, there we did initiatory work. With spirits filled but gurgling tummies we decided to go to The Cheese Cake Factory. We stocked up on carbs, cheese cake and all the good stuff and ended our Journey at the Salt Lake Temple.
I must say this was one of my favorite moments this last year. I have never felt so much power as I did that day. I know that temples are the House of the Lord and the work done is a divine work. How blessed we are to live in a day that any worthy member can help those who can't receive the blessings of the temple. What a sweet, humbling opportunity we have to have so many temples around us. My new year goal this year is to visit almost all of them if I can and do some work.

Thank you Maryann, and Taryn for supporting me in this crazy idea, I love you girls so much.

Ogden Temple

Logan Temple

Jordan Temple

Oquirrh Mountain Temple

Salt Lake City Temple

Taryn's Farewell Brunch... We are going to miss you Taryn but you are doing an amazing work that will bless many lives. May the Lord pore his spirit upon you.

Maryann, Camille, Taryn, and Jenni

Turkey Fever

2010-11-21T14:47:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity to give a lesson in a Relief Society it was on the topic of Partaking of Christ Daily. I was at first a little nervous but my creative mind took me on a paper mache adventure. I wanted to compare "Partaking Christ Daily" like eating a feast. In doing so I really wanted a turkey. but you know a real one would be messy, pricey and a little to much to handle. In my little world I had to have a "Turkey". I brain stormed for a long night and came up with a plan. I was so sick last Sunday and board that I put my plan in motion.

After pasting and molding the news paper with a flour paste. I waited the a long time for it to dry then the next day busted out my paint and created painted turkey. Than Smeared Moge Poge all over and then tacked on the wings and legs. It was a blast to see what I could make out of news paper, flour, water, glue and paint. Talk about cheap craft... the only other way I could go cheaper was not to make it at all.

Any who this got me thinking lets try a real Turkey, My dad's style, Smoked. So here I am in Logan with my family learning from the pro. and hopefully I'll be able to duplicate it again for the Ridd's. Here's crossing my figure. Hopefully they will gobble it up...

Well I made the Turkey and it turned out pretty good but my dad's tops it for sure.

Our lives in a min.

2010-11-18T18:17:00.000-08:00

Life has been a little crazy, from trips to colds to working hard.

Andy is cracking out the books, he is pushing through school. He has History, Library Research, English, & Computer gaming Class.
He is half way through school. I'm so excited for that.

His health is doing good, Still needs O2 but we are glad that we're not in the hospital. That reminds me last year around this time I was up for 2 days trying to take care of Andy when he 1st came home... I'm so glad we have passed that trail.

We are getting back on the plan, Weight Watchers. Vacation took us on a long detour of eating crazy. But it was worth it for the taste bugs but the weight gain not pretty. Anyway I guess that is why there is always a fresh start.

Me I've been in creation mode, I've got crafts everywhere, my mind is swamped with Christmas gift ideas. Then I'm swimming in homemade soup. I keep making soup so far I've made 4 different types of soups this week and 2 more to make. I made an amazing soup today it had pumpkin, yams, cream, spices, and broth, we named it "Fall Delight".

That is about all that has been happening...

September in Florida

2010-10-30T13:21:00.000-07:00

July 24th Gentry Style

2010-08-11T18:10:00.000-07:00

This year we celeabrated the 24th with my family and it was a blast. My dad had to work so we packed all our dolls and dishes and had a winnie roast in the park right next to the city park. Than we watched the fireworks that were being fired off and the fairgrounds. Roasted Marshmallows and made S'mores. What a great night to celeabrate the states birth.

Joyce Fornoff Weston a Beloved Teacher

2010-08-11T17:59:00.000-07:00

Joyce Fornoff Weston

Saturday evening, Aug. 7, 2010, Joyce Fornoff Weston finished her wonderful journey in beautiful Cache Valley, where she lived her entire life.
She was born on July 8, 1927, in Ogden, Utah, to Harold Leonard Fornoff and Ruth Pingree Fornoff. Living her youth in Logan, she fell in love with Todd G. Weston. They married Oct. 16, 1946. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. Their love and devotion brought to Earth five wonderful children.
Grandma Joyce's life could be described as a life with a fierce loyalty and deep and everlasting love for her husband. She supported him in his business ventures and his political endeavors locally and statewide. She took care of him as he took care of her. Joyce and Todd loved their children and were pleased with their accomplishments and deeply and emotionally involved in the trials that came from time to time. Joyce is known throughout Cache Valley for her love of music and her incredible talent playing the piano - she mastered it. She taught hundreds of students, including students from Utah State University while she was associated there with the Music Department. Many times she expressed her desire to play for anyone at any time. Joyce served faithfully in all she was called to do, serving in particular for many years in the Relief Society including a time as president. She accompanied the ward choir for what seemed like decades. Joyce Weston is one of those people who make you feel like your life is better just by knowing her. Her smile and laughter were contagious. When one thinks back on her life she can truthfully be described with these words: loving, without guile, innocent, desirous to do good, unwilling to do wrong, giving but also appreciative to receive, thrifty and as she would say sometimes Scotch. She could not stand to throw away anything, especially wrapping paper on her presents. Grandma was always happy to see us. Gathering her family at Christmas seemed to be her favorite time during the year, and she could make it seem to last until Valentine's Day. When you went to Grandma's house, you could never eat enough. She always wanted to give more. This was symbolic of her life as she served and lifted many people for many years. Her tired and worn body finally gave up, but her tremendous Spirit and incredible love will never fatigue in the hearts and minds of her family and all those who knew her.
Grandma Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Todd G. Weston, her parents and her little baby sister Carol, who was born on Christmas Eve and died at the age of 4. She leaves her children and their spouses, Bart and Judy Weston, Randy and Debi Weston, Joyce and Greg Oman, Julie and Jim Ridd, and Sam and Judy Weston. Joyce and Todd enjoyed 18 grandchildren from these unions. These grandchildren have given Joyce 24 great-grandchildren, with at least 4 more coming in the near future. Joyce is survived by her brother Louis Fornoff and his wife Shirley.
The family is grateful for all those who have cared for Grandma Joyce these past three years, especially the staff at Legacy House in Logan.

Gentry Family 2010

2010-07-26T13:58:00.001-07:00

Gentry Family 2010 Pitures.

Grandpa 86th B-day

2010-07-26T13:28:00.000-07:00

Grandpa blow out the candles and asked to do it again.
A model A car that Andy's uncle Sam had fixed up and he took Grandpa Gentry on a ride.

Almost the whole dam family as Grandpa would say.

I was up at my mom & dad's house and found the pictures for my Grandpa Gentry's 86th B-day gathering. I just wanted to post some of them on the blog. Happy Late b-day Grandpa Gentry.

Cat Vs. Dog Vs. Dog Vs. Boy

2010-07-19T07:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday Andy and I came up to Logan to hang out for the weekend. We ended up taking Lucky, he is a Toy Poodle, with us because we are dog tending while Jim and Julie are out traveling.
Cat Vs. Dog
Lucky has been pretty good with the new environment except for when Marvin, my parents really fat cat, decided to come out of hiding. Last night all my family was seating a talking. Lucky was seating on the floor and Marvin sneaked out which made Lucky want to chase the cat. Then came on the boxing gloves Marvin charged Lucky and kept whacking Lucky on the head, mean while Lucky kept yelping and barking. Just so all you animal lovers know Marvin has no claws anymore so no animals were hurt. This went on for a good 2 min. man it was so funny cause Lucky kept challenging Marvin and Marvin would show Lucky who was the boss of this house.
Dog Vs. Dog
Danielle and Steve ended up bring there dog Reggie, he is young pup a Golden Retriever, Of corse with pups they think that everyone is there to play with them. I let Lucky out to go do his bussness and Reggie was so excited to see another dog and kept trying hard to play with Lucky. Poor Lucky he kept running away and Reggie thought that they were playing tag or something and kept chasing Lucky. As you could imaganie Lucky was a cranky old man and Reggie a young kid that kept bugging the old man to play. I could just imagne what they would say.
Lucky, "D*** young buck stop bugging me. Didn't your mother ever teach you to respect your elder."
Reggie, "Come on lets play... Please, Please , Please."
Dog Vs. Boy
Dylon my nephew is a boys boy. He is a outdoor, ruff and tuff kid. Dylon loved having the dogs around. But Reggie and Dylon have a special relationship, almost like brothers. You know the type you punch me I get to punch you back.
Dylon was out side with cousins and Reggie was just running from one kid to the other licking, jumping, and wagging his tail.
Earlier that day I tried to teach Dylon how to throw a stick and have the dogs chase it and bring it back. Dylon thought he would try it with Reggie, Dylon got a stick but Reggie was to fast & was trying to take the stick away from Dylon. Then finally Dylon got the stick back but instead of throwing it he started to hit Reggie with it. Reggie again thinking it was a game started to jump and try to grab the stick. Dylon kept swinging the stick around and Reggie decide to push Dylon over. It was so funny because both of them were smiling and Dylon was laughing.

102.2 pounds

2010-07-11T21:58:00.000-07:00

Andy and I still are alive if anyone was wondering. A few things that we have been up to are Weight Watchers, School, Work, Chilling, and Enjoying our Family Events. June we had b-day parties almost every weekend. Early July we spent a wonderful weekend celebrating our Nations Birth and excited for the end of the month because we have more parties and plenty more Celebrations.
One of our celebrations is our amazing goal rinding our self of extra weight. Andy Hit his 50 pounds lost and plus. I'm just a few pounds away. The neat thing about how we are loosing is we are just eating right... NO exercise crazy huh... We are in love with Weight Watchers. They are teaching us how to treat our body as a fueling tank... The cheaper the quality the harder it is to fuel and amount of food you take in the more you have to feed yourself. The better the Fuel like veg's.'s, fruits, lean meats and the right portion size the longer you last and more fat you burn. The best thing is we are not dieting we are just eating what our bodies need. As of Thursday July 8th We weighed in Andy had lost 60.2 pounds , Me 42 pounds. Together equals a total of 102.2 pound lost, that is like the weight of Super Model or a teenager, insane. I must say it feels great to be healthier and lighter.

Pin nuts = Bitter Taste Disturbance

2010-06-06T16:40:00.000-07:00

How Crazy is this... I've had a horrible bitter taste in the back of my mouth for 3 days now. For the life of me I couldn't figure it out. At first I thought that maybe it was lettuce that went bad and I had eaten it. But the tasted lingered for days no matter what I ate or drank. I got worried thoughts that maybe am I getting sick or some form of a brain disease is messing up with my taste bugs or was I bitten by something.... Every thought came to my mind and of course I got myself worried for no reason at all.

I decided to do some research and see if I really needed to be worried and go to the doctor. As I google I came upon this blog.

http://pinchmysalt.com/2009/05/02/pine-nuts-left-a-bitter-taste-in-my-mouth/

The person talked about how pine nuts, if you get a really bad one can cause Taste Disturbance. As I looked back to what we had for dinner a few nights ago Andy had made cous cous and it had pine nuts in it. I was sad to find out that one small pine nut can do that to your taste bugs.... I was raised on these unique nuts. For now on I will not have boxed food with pine nuts. Only the fresh and the best for me...

3 Years

2010-06-02T14:13:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it Andy and I have been married for three years today.... Man time seems to fly. This year seems to have been the longest year out of our three years though. I think it was because of Andy's health. We made it though it and that is what matters.
I love you Andy even through the hard times.... Here's to another 3 + years.

Like new

2010-05-26T07:19:00.000-07:00

As we have been moving and getting ready to move the last 2 months I thought that my wedding ring got lost, dropped into nowhere land or stolen. I have searched high and low near and fare, with a sad heart I decided that it was never to be found.
Yesterday night Andy came and picked me up from work and with a big grin on his face said I have something for you. Never did I ever think that it was my wedding ring... but that is not all the little stinker had went and gotten it professionally cleaned. My heart was just a thumping with joy, it was as though he propose to me again. I love you Andy you made my day/week.
Now all I have to do is find a necklace so I can wear it at work with out having to take it off and risk loosing it again.

Holy Cow UR 28

2010-05-19T20:09:00.000-07:00

Andy turned 28 last Saturday. We celebrated in Park City, boy it was a blast. Friday we enjoyed the condo, Saturday we went to a movie, out to eat at cafe' Rio, then we soaked in the jacuzzi. Sunday we woke up cleaned the condo and went on a 3.1 mile walk in park city. The best part was when Andy tried to blow out his b-day candles.

The first time he tried he totally missed the candles and got out of breath . I love this guy, he is so funny even when he isn't trying to be.

25 pounds of Butter & Flour

2010-05-08T00:21:00.000-07:00

You may be wondering why the title.... Well here it goes.

One of my clients found out that I had been doing weight watchers and flipped a lid when she found out how much Andy and I have lost on our new life change. She told me that I had to go to the store put 25 pounds of butter in my cart and stare at it. Then put the amount Andy has lost as well and try to lift the 54 pounds of butter and cart.

She got me thinking, how much does 25 pounds feel like? of course I had it on my body but seeing it, holding in my hands is a total different ballgame.

Later that night we were at the Ridd's and I told them about the butter story and then Jim disappeared. 5min later he had came back with a 25 pound bag of flour and handed it to me.... I held that thing for no more than 2 min. and could feel my arms start to burn... Crazy I had that on my body.... I can not believe it.

Again I started to think even more and came up with this.... When Andy and I get to our weight goal, I want to make vests that represent the weight we lost, ( so if I lost 100 pounds then the vest would weigh 100 pounds) Taking that X amount pound vest I want to do ether a 5k or a Relay Race or something to remind us of what we where and to show us what have accomplished.

Just for kicks and Giggles I found this picture of 25 pounds of butter on the web

Try it for yourself lift an amount you have lost and you'll be amazed how much you were caring.

Encouragement

2010-05-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

My family has been so encouraging with our new life style. My older sister Shauntell has given me some fun exercise sites, tips on cooking healthier, and setting a new tradition by going on a walk after we eat a family meal. Not only that she works so hard to make her meals healthy for our meal trades. Thank you for your support Shauntell you are a great example.

Then my younger sister Danielle always tries to make sure if we go out to eat the restaurant we go to is healthy not just fats, which help us a lot. She also is so positive and listens to Andy and I talk about points. The biggest thing is she tries out our healthy food, even if it looks questionable.

Hallie is even helping us out by showing how to do a karate kicks and how to dress for a workout. Thanks Chalmers for your support.

My mom is the most encouraging of all, with her sweet comments and uplifting ideas to even cooking low fat meals when we come up to visit.

We are blessed with the best support group ever thank you everyone.

BBQ Joes...Icecream Sunday...& Southwestern salad oh my.

2010-04-28T19:39:00.000-07:00

We have been experimenting on recipes and we found some winners. Weight Watchers has a cool application in which you type in what you have and it finds a recipe that has those ingredients. Here are some of the recipes that we have enjoyed.

BBQ Joe's

This is like the traditional Sloppy Joe's but with BBQ sauce instead of the the sloppy Joe's sauce. Side with a tasty salad. Making this meal 6 points for the BBQ Joe's and 3 points for the salad totaling a 9 point meal.
http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=57831

Hot Brownie Sunday

This desert was made by Andy with applesauce making it low fat topped with Fat free sugar free Ice cream, & smothered in Sugar free chocolate syrup. Believe it or not it came to in points, brownies 3 points, Ice cream for 1/4 of a cup came to 2 points and Chocolate syrup 0 points. Making this desert total 5 points.
http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=129171

Southwestern Chicken Salad

This salsa salad sided with fat free cornbread was so filling and delish. I add to mine 1/4 of a Avocado, and cherry tomato's... the points came to, chicken salad 5 points for a 1 1/2 cups, serving 2 1/2 inch by 2 inch piece of corn bread is 2 points totalling to a 8 point meal.
http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=63741

Sushi & Beyond

2010-04-25T18:56:00.000-07:00

I had a annual work party at Family Fun Classic Center in Layton. Last year we had taken sushi for our potluck item and it was a hit for only the ones that were fortunate to get a piece. This year I had so many c0-workers request sushi; the people demanded it, so we delivered.

I guess you can say we made Sushi & beyond. We had made 6-7 rolls, 2 all veggies, 2 just crab meat, 2 everything rolls, and 1 traditional roll.

One roll of our sushi is 5 points (Weight Watchers points) Taste of Sushi in our mouths priceless.

....... guess how much leftovers we came home with...... Zip, Nota, Nothing. That is right the plate was all but licked clean. I it was a hit again.....

P.s. We decided to adopt a baby......
Just kidding.... Isn't she cute... She is my bosses little girl, she was a love bug.

20 lbs to 26.4 lbs

2010-04-25T14:59:00.000-07:00

Can't believe it Andy and I are on our way down to smallville.... not the show Smallville but in our clothes size.... Andy has hit the mile marker 26.4 lbs lost as of Thursday the 22nd. For me I've hit 20 lbs... lost. We are so excited and I'm excited for this coming Thursday cause I had a huge Saturday I worked for 7 hours in the yard with 10 mins of rest so here is hoping for a big drop in weight this week. I can't believe we have gone this far.
But crossing my fingers that the rest off the weight comes off as fast.
If it doesn't I'm okay with that as long as I'm losing and not gaining that is all that really matters.

Bountiful Baskets

2010-04-18T09:14:00.000-07:00

Andy & I heard about Bountiful Baskets from family and decided to try it out. What it is a company that helps to make the coast of fresh vegg's and fruits a little lower. They drop off the delivery at random drop off points and you bring in your own baskets or container to take the food home. It's a pretty nice set up we spent $28 dollars got 5 loafs bread, 2 bunch's of bananas, 7 apples, 16 red potatoes, bag or carrots, 1 pineapple, a head of Romaine lettuce, black berries, Beet leaves, cherry tomatoes, container of mushrooms, Cantaloupe, & Broccoli.
www.bountifulbaskets.org

Little Mermaid

2010-04-14T22:18:00.000-07:00

How funny was this I dyed my hair with my mom on Monday and my hair went brown orange and my mom's we were afraid it went peach color. When my mom's hair was dried it turned out great. My hair on the other hand got quite a funny comment. A lady at work said that I looked like Ariel the Little Mermaid.... I don't see it but maybe you can....

Walk-It Challenge

2010-04-08T11:55:00.000-07:00

Today @ Weight Watchers we received a challenge to prepare for a 5k (3.1 mile) walk, jog, or run on June Saturday the 5th.

Andy and I are for sure doing it and wanted to challenge everyone else to do it with us... Just go to this website www.weightwatchers.com/walkit key words find a 5k near you.

We hope that you'll join us, we are so excited

Here is a training guide too....

Watchers of Time

2010-04-01T22:20:00.000-07:00

Well I've had a hard time updating our blog... some exciting news Andy has found a new hobbie it's teaching old people how to use the computers. It's a volinteer job in Magna. The 1st day I went with him to help organize and be a scribe. We were trying to find out what they knew and what needed to be taught. It was so funny cause one of the ladies I swear was going to have a panic attack. She thought that she had to know everything we were talking about and kept repeating her self "I don't know even how to trun on the darn thing on! How do you expect me to know what the heck your talking about."
After much convencing we told her this class was for us to know what to teach. My Hubby sure knows how to make friends with older people. Already he has bubbies and it has only been 3 days that he has taught. I'm very proud of him, I guess the older people see what I see in him a big cheerful heart. Man I love him.
Beside that he has been keeping himself bussy with helping out family and friends by fixing computers, babysitting kids, to preparing classes for his volinteer job.
Me on the other had I'm just up to no good ;o>.... working hard or like my dad says, "Hardly working." With my spare time I've gotten pretty addicted to Cafe World, and having the kitchen cleaned... (I wondering if the cleaning fix is do to the Cafe World game.)
Then I've been going crazy with crafts I've defiantly have the Crafty Virus or something.
All in all that has been our life for the last few weeks...
Ohhhh... can't forget the most important thing Andy and I have been doing Weight Watchers. In a month we have lost total together 28 pounds, Andy 15 almost 16, me 13. I'm pretty happy that we were blessed to have this program Weight Watchers in our life. Thank you to all who are supporting us, we love you.

February Hero

2010-03-23T09:09:00.000-07:00

My February hero is my favorite brother Dwayne Russell Gentry. There are many reasons that he is my hero. Of coarse cause he is older and has sat an wonderful example. Manly he has shown me what true selfless service is.
The other day as I was going about my daily activities I remembered a moment in my teens. We had lived in North Logan for a year, I was struggling in school because I was new to the area. Dwayne was very in tune with the spirit or something cause he came up with a fun way to make my blues into service.
One night as I was about asleep he quickly woke me and told me about a Secret Ninja Service, he wanted to start. The point of this Service is to serve others in secret. He thought so much of this that he even made head bands that had SNS. That night we started our secret service, I still remember Dwayne busting out his ninja moves as we did the dishes at 12 am.
That was not his only act of Selfless service he did, he served a LDS mission in Korea then served in the USA Army and now with the greatest service, his own little family. For as long as I've known him he has served those around him with the love of Christ.
Thank you so much Dwayne your example of Christ like service it has blessed me through out my life. You have taught me to reach outward to others, instead of inverting inward. Love you a ton.

AZ trip

2010-03-13T16:27:00.000-08:00

This past week we headed down to warmer weather AZ.
The 1st day we ate at a really awesome restaurant called Farmers Grill. I have to say it was pretty good, the BBQ chicken was to die for. The neat thing about the restaurant they grow there own veggies in the farm behind the restaurant. Talk about fresh food....
Then we went to one of the biggest malls, Arizona Mills. It's so big they have markers everywhere to let you know where you at and they call them towns. After a lap in that mall you can count it for your mile walk.
Then we played at the park with family... It's funny to see the differences in parks in Utah they have green grass, tons of trees and plants, Arizona's trees are sparse more sand or rocks than grass. But hey Dylon loves it a ton... I think that rocks are his favorite toy.
Then Dwayne showed us his school which was pretty neat.
Jeremy with Olivia riding a kids ride.
At the park, the sun was so bright. Andy, Marcha and I posing for a photo.

Dwayne, Marie and Dylon flying a kite.

Malia just being plain cute.

Dylon is showing me how to scare the dinosaurs with my flash light. After we found the Dinosaur with the flash light we had to throw them.... It was quite funny.

Turning 1

2010-02-24T08:45:00.000-08:00

Saturday was Malia Ridd's 1st birthday. To celebrate we all gathered together for dinner, cake and entrainment (the kids). Morgan helped Julie make Malia's 1st b-day cake it was a birds nest with pretzels as the twigs, peeps as the birds, candy eggs, all on top of the cake. Morgan was being the best helper to Malia it was cute.

Boondocks

2010-02-24T08:31:00.000-08:00

Even Malia got into the games
Look I've got a million tickets

Morgan loving his bowling ball. Carso made a high point.

Malia in love with Andy's drink.

Morgan trying out the riffle.

Carso loving the batman arcade game.

Julie fighting to stay ahead of Andy.

Jim-bo doing his thing.

Andy, Beezer, is so fun to watch bowling he throws the bowling ball down the lane it's funny.

Habbiv striking down those pins

Sweet Malia just happy to be there.

Morgan was so happy to bowl & did an awesome job.

Jess the super bowler Watching Carso carry the bowling ball around was hilarious

Michael with his death spin blowing those pins down.

Wes with his smash attack demolishing the pins.

For our February Ridd family FHE Wes and Jess were in charge and they decided to go to Boondocks in Kaysville. We had a blast I must say. We started the night out with a healthily dose of Bowling. Abbie, Micheal, Wes, Jess & the kids were on one lane. Then Jim, Julie, Andy & I were on the other lane. Jess got the high score out of us all & I got the high sore on our lane. Then Wes, Jess, Abbie & Micheal put 10 dollars on a boondocks card & played the arcade games with the kids. I was funny to step back and watch... the kids were so excited to play but the prizes were their favorite. Morgan got a wind up teeth that chatter, a puzzle, fun stick candy & Carson got a snake, Puzzle, & Dumb dumb. It was a the bomb, way to go Wes & Jess for your amazing planing it was great FHE night. Oh ya we had Fire House Pizza for dinner, I love that place the pasta is the best.

Kimchi

2010-02-18T12:28:00.000-08:00

For the strangest reason Andy & I were shopping and this bottle of Kimchi was calling out my name. My brother Dwayne would be proud of me. Cause it is a Korean delicacy, it's fermented cabbage. Any who I went a head and bought it I just wish that Dwayne were here so he could help me to eat it. Andy keeps saying it is stinking up the house. I don't think so...

Valentines Day

2010-02-16T12:19:00.000-08:00

For Valentines this year I made us breakfast, which was Quiche, Coffee cake, dipped strawberries, & fruit smoothie. It was pretty good I have to say.
Thanks Andy for a great few years and hopefully for more to come. Love you my sweet heart.

Super Bowl Ottley Style

2010-02-12T22:11:00.000-08:00

Russell and one of his buddies got creative for the Super bowl they made stadium setting... He created a two level stand for the big couches with the love sets on the side and chairs where where ever they fit. It was pretty awesome. Great Job Russell.

Blessed Hallie

2010-02-12T21:46:00.000-08:00

This last Sunday Feb, 7th my sweet niece was blessed in Idaho. My mother made her blessing dress and shoes. It was crazy how good Hallie was during the blessing and after wards she was happy to be with who ever held her. Here are some cute pictures of her.

January's Hero

2010-02-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

There is no set pattern to the people I choose . I may select them because they were Born that month but mainly it's because of their example they left for me to follow or the value I needed that month to help me grow.

My choice this month is my Grandfather Ivan Johnson. My grandfather grew up in a large family, found my grandmother by the spirit and together they had 6 children. His life was lived for the gospel and his family. Now that he is in his early 90's all but blind, has a hard time moving around because of age, can't hear much at all, to some they may pity him because of age, or because of his job profession. The world would say he lived a hard life not much accomplished in their eyes.
But for me I see more, I see a Hero, a spiritual giant. He never stops trying his best to provide for his home. He never stops learning how to adapt to the changes in his life. He continues to maintain a garden, attends the temple once a week, pushes a broom around and events contraptions to ease their life. Physically he is a 60 years old , mentally still all there, but spiritually a giant.
As I was thinking the other day about my grandpa a scripture came to mind Mosiah 3:19. The beginning of this verse is a little harsh but the end was a word for word description of my hero. He as shown me how it is to submit to the spirit and become like a child, of God.
He knows what a divine child he is and how much the Lord loves him. If you ask him to bare his testimony you can feel the present of the holy ghost engulf the room. As you watch his tears flow they become a testimony of his love toward our Father in Heaven and his son Jesus Christ.
I'm grateful for his example of gratitude and love for his family and the gospel. I hope one day I too can develop a testimony like his and all shall know my love I have for the gospel too. Thank you Grandpa Johnson I love you.

2010 Resolution

2010-02-03T19:54:00.000-08:00

For my 2010 Resolution I want to be more fit, attend the Temple at least 2 times a month, spend more time with my family and find joy in everyday even if it seems like being in outer darkness.
The one that I am really struggling with is changing my life style to be more healthily. I've been kicking and screaming in my head to get myself motivated to be more healthily. I know that all of you have these moments, where you know what you need to do but don't seem to do them.
Well I hope you all have these moments if not I'm in trouble
Finally today I put Wii Fit in and worked out. To my amazement I found out I was 20 lbs. lighter than I thought I was, this piece of info. gave me all the motivation I needed to get the ball rolling. Then by inspiration I've had thoughts that made exercising seem so easy, come to mind.
Also a mother who brainstormed with me on how both of us can eat more healthily came up with a girls dinner swap. Where all of us girls come together 2 times a month and swap healthy prepared meals.

Bean Bohnaza'n

2010-02-03T19:37:00.000-08:00

Okay I have to say I'm so sorry to Danny and Tarin. We went over to there house to play some games and they wanted to play Bohnanza... (it's a bean card game) I thought to myself that looks like a dumb game and I sort of try to wing us away from playing it. We did not end up playing Bohnanza which was fine with me.
Then we went and played games Sunday night with some other friends and guess what we ended up playing Bohnanza. Like they say don't judge a book by it's cover, it is really true. Bohnanza it the funnest, card game it's a hybrid game of Pit, and go fish.
I feel so silly not willing to play that game sooner but hopefully I'll be forgiven and remember the lesson I learned don't judge a book/game by it's cover.

My Heroes in my life

2010-01-31T15:54:00.000-08:00

Last year I kept getting an idea to share stories my heroes in my life. But with all that has happened at the end of 2009, to finding time to blog about it, I sort of dropped that ball. Now that the dust has settled my thoughts have come to this subject once again I feel compelled to share what I've learned from my heroes. I'll focus on one Hero a month revealing their qualities that strengthen my life.

Carcasonne big box

2010-01-29T10:49:00.000-08:00

We hung out with some of our neighbors and got addicted to a game called Carcasonne. In this game you build the city Carcasonne one tile at a time and receive points when you finish a city or a road, but beware when the Dragon is awakened. For the dragon can destroy your chances to win the game. If you are looking for a fun group game this is one Andy & I would love to recommend.

Craft Bug

2010-01-27T21:06:00.000-08:00

So I have cought the Craft Bug... I Just can't stop thinking, dreaming, or making crafts. I've always done something that requried me to make something out of nothing. It usely hovered around woods, paper etc. But My mom bought me a sewing machine for my b-day a few years ago and finally I put my fears aside and pulled out that machine, crossed my fingures and went for it. I started out with making some baby binkie holders moved to baby aprons, then created stuffed animals and attempted an adult aprons. If you don't look to close and see the flaws I think I've done pretty good. Who knows maybe next year I'll be making a quilt or solving the problems of the world with my sidekick the sewing machine... any who here are a few of my creations...

In the Mind of Morgan

2010-01-26T14:49:00.000-08:00

Andy and I went over to Jim and Julie's house to help them out with a project and Morgan came over to take his piano lessons. It was cute to hear him interact with Grandma Julie during his lesson, and after they were making lunch and grandma was defrosting bread.

Morgan said, "Why do you have a microwave?"
"So I can defrost the bread.", Julie said.
"But grandma they are so bad for you.", Morgan replied.
"Sometimes the good outways the bad, and all the good things it does for me helps me out." Julie answered.
Grandma said, "Why are they so bad?"
Morgan said, "Well they spin around and make germs when you open the door."

I thought it was funny how Morgan questioned about something that was of everyday use. Answering with innocent responses.

While we were there, there was another funny conversation. A little bit of history on sunday, Andy brought over lego starwars for him to play.
Morgan said, "Are we going to play starwars?"
Andy responded, "I can't right now I've got to go home."
Morgan said, "Why?"
"Cause' we've been here for a long time.", Andy answered.
"Well I just got here, Morgan replied.
"When are you going to come to my house Andy?, Morgan questioned.
"You have to ask your mom and dad if I can come over", Andy replied.
Morgan said, "I haven't done that yet."

Backyardigans

2010-01-26T14:32:00.000-08:00

Steve & Danielle came over for the weekend. They were going to a farewell on Sunday and decided to hang out with us the night before... They had dressed Halie in a really cute outfit that reminded me of a TV series, The Backyardigans. See if you can see the resemblances... I tryed to gave here antennas...

Handy Andy

2010-01-24T14:36:00.000-08:00

My sweetie was so amazing yesterday that I wanted to share with everyone what he did. I had asked him to do a few things all week and it was never done. It didn't make me a happy wife. But he showed me up by doing the few things I asked him and more he made dinner, and he did it all by himself. I was so happy when I got home I felt like a princess that night. If only this happens every week I would be in heaven, I guess here I am crossing my figures. He is the best Handy man I've ever known. Love you Babe, you made my day.

Avatar

2010-01-20T08:18:00.000-08:00

Andy & I went to this as a one time movie night for a long, long time & I'm so glad that we did...

We went down to Jordan Commons watched Avatar at the IMAX theater... I highly suggest if you see this movie go to a IMAX matinee it is the best way to watch this movie with out the tickets burning a hole in your wallet... It was da bomb.

Fryn' them up

2010-01-18T19:45:00.000-08:00

For Christmas all of us kids pitched in & got my dad a Professional Turkey Fryer. He bust it out Christmas day unfortunately Andy & I couldn't make it. But with luck they planned another night of fryn' it up & we were blessed with opportunity to try Toms sweet mana from Heaven, Redneck style.

This is when Tom carefully lowered the turkey into the 320 degrees oil... If you are a true Redneck you would use a engine lift to drop it in.

As you can see it was so hot it steamed off the juice on the turkey with in a min.

We left it cooking for 50 min.s

How many man does it take to pull a turkey out?

It takes 3 manly Men.

What color is a fried Turkey?

Black

It was on fire when it came out of the pot...

I know it doesn't look all that appetizing, believe it or not it was moist, juicy and tasty.

All hail Tom Gentry & his amazing home cookn'.

With the rest of the Gentry clan we put on a fun delightful dinner.

Rednette

2010-01-18T15:22:00.000-08:00

I am now a Rednette (Red + Brunette). Andy, my sweet hubby, gave me a gift card to Grassroots for whatever I wanted...So I decided to get my hair done and I have to say I LOVE it. I think this is my favorite hair color... to bad that getting your hair done is so costly. Can you believe it costs me 120 dollars, ya, I know an arm and a leg but I only get it done 2 times a year. I feel like a new women a Rednette woman, watch out world here I come.

Packing up the Chalmers

2010-01-17T14:53:00.000-08:00

This last week we helped pack up my little sister and her family on Monday. It was so fun I was able to watch little Hallie while Danielle and Steve went to the temple. I love that little girl it was wonderful niece aunt time. I got her to smile so big and I tried to catch with a snap of my camera. Here is my snap shot of the cutie pie.

We will miss them so much and hope that they love it in potato state Idaho..... Good thing they are not to far away just another 1/2 hr away from my parents.

2009 Ridd Family Pictures

2010-01-07T10:48:00.000-08:00

This year for Christmas we gave Jim and Julie family pictures. I sweet talked my amazing sister in-law Marie Gentry into taking our family pictures with a trade for a massage or foot zone. Even though the weather was freakn' cold, as Andy would say, she shot some wonderful family pictures... Thank you so much Marie they look so super Awesome... I still owe you a massage or zone.
Here are Marie's amazing pieces of art.

This one I love I call it "O2 Man"

I think this one Andy loved a lot.

I think this is the one that Julie loved. I liked it a lot because of the colors.

Ohhh.. How sweet two love birds.
This is the one that we gave to Jim and Julie for the other half of there Christmas gift.

Now you are entering into Camilles amateur photos please don't judge... (just kidding)

Where the kids are the family goes.

Christmas throughout the year

2009-12-25T07:56:00.000-08:00

It was the day of Christmas & I thought to myself
where did the time go ?
how come the days flew by so fast... ?
as I pondered this it came to mind
have I truly celebrate the true meaning of Christmas not only today but throughout all time?
I hope you all have a merry Christmas year not only a Christmas day...
& carry the spirit of the season through out next year
so that all whom come, will love to be near
for you give the greatest gift
a gift we all hold dear
the gift of Christ like love
with all my heart I ask you now share your love to those all around.
To all a Merry Christyear & a happy New Year.

A Book of Mormon Moment

2009-12-15T08:18:00.000-08:00

It seems to me that when life or the world will try to pull you down, the Lord turn things around. This last week has been a challenge for me I'm not sure way but it maybe because of the presser of the holidays or my struggle with other things. Life hasn't been the easiest lately but just like in the book of Mormon story where a group of people are forced to be slaves and the Lord didn't take away the trial but straighten the people to handle the trail. This is how I feel, our trials haven't changed but we have changed to fit or over come our challenges. What a blessing it is to know this story it has given me a peace of mind.
On top of that the Lord has given us straight through our families... I"m so grateful for our families and the faith they have. The days that have been the hardest for me they seem to know, by the spirit, & they will call stop by or help out in some way. I'm so thankful for our families & the gospel. What a blessing it is to know who I am in this world & what a great plan the lord has for me & what Love our Heavenly Father has for us.

How the grinch stole Christmas

2009-12-12T11:35:00.000-08:00

My favorite Christmas movie....

Claymation Christmas

2009-12-09T11:21:00.000-08:00

When my family lived with the McArthurs when we were building our house years ago they got us into claymation. I stumbled on this video and had to post it cause it is the bomb.

Andy on his way home

2009-11-29T22:14:00.000-08:00

Andy getting ready to get his pick line taken out

In the car & on our way

Our friend the tank. we like him a lot.

I found these pictures of Andy coming home and leaving the hospital. I'm so blessed to have him home.

New Super Mario Bros Wii

2009-11-28T22:05:00.000-08:00

Andy holding the baby
Dad playing click click chink chink

Her eyes were wide open for a hour it seemed

Dani Halie & Steve came over to our house a couple weeks ago they brought Dad with them. To visit & let Andy see the baby for the 1st time. I made dinner for them & they made dessert. Andy & I rented a game New Super Mario Bros Wii, we have enjoyed it cause it is like the old school games. Well, we got everyone to play, yes everyone even Dad. It was fun to watch dad play, I've never seen him play anything like that before. Here are some pics from that night.

Turkey Day 2009

2009-11-27T21:29:00.000-08:00

Here is a little of our turkey day this year. My dad cooked the best turkey ever, he smokes it with hickory, man does it taste like heaven. Then my mom made the pies as always she does an amazing job. She also made homemade cranberry sauce this year. Shauntell baked some super awesome rolls. I made candy yams for the 1st time they were not that bad & I did the decorations. Dani & Steve made mashed potato's & they too were yummy. We had my Aunt Dayna & Uncle Scott's family over they brought Grandma Gentry's famous apple salad. We stuffed our self at 12 ish then went to a movie planet 51. After the movie came home and stuffed ourselves with pie.

Here are some pictures I sort of took random pictures most of the decor. Just because I forgot to take pictures the rest of the night. For the decor I made a two thankful trees, where we all had 3 leaves to write what we were thankful for & place them on the tree. Then my mom had a cute idea to use pictures for name tag placements instead of name tags. Then both mom & I bought flowers and didn't tell each other so we had a ton of flower arrangements. Hope you enjoy.

Ridd Alert

2009-11-17T19:40:00.000-08:00

So finally I've found some time to write on the blog. Life has been a mess lately but thank goodness things are calming down. Andy is back home from the hospital and I'm working again. Now if we could win a million dollars life would be grand.

I just wanted to thank all who has been there for us we couldn't have survive with out your prayers, and thoughts. We love you all.

Here is a picture of Andy in ICU... He would get so hot because of the Bi-pap, so we would get wash clothes and soak them in cold water and place them on his head, neck and legs it was a funny site to come into his room and see him setting there with all those wash cloths all over him. He reminded me of Grandpa Gentry with his towel over his head to cover his ears.

Silly Andy pantz.

2009-10-10T00:39:00.001-07:00

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Packed and ready to go.....

2009-10-07T22:18:00.001-07:00

We went up to Park City to watch Conference with Andy's family this weekend. It was alright just because Andy & I didn't go up until Sunday & we drove through a Rain/Snow storm, that part wasn't the fun but once we got to the Condo we relaxed and enjoyed the rest of our Sunday hanging out with the Ridds.
I do have to say that the funnest thing that happened there was when Morgan got into a duffel bag and Grandpa Ridd swung him around.... It was hilarious to see Morgans head peeking out of a zipped up Bag... He was like a small puppy that you sometime see owners have and the only thing you see is the dogs head.... but imagine a kids head instead of a dog... I laughed so hard I almost had a accident. Silly Morgan.

Costume Mania

2009-10-02T01:20:00.000-07:00

Andy & I were having a difficult time trying to decide what to be for Halloween this year... It was going to be hard to top last year costume... Lego people... no matter my ideas Andy didn't think it would bet our Lego head costumes... So I got bored one day and decided to take some regular pictures and make up some costumes & I got way into it. Here for your entertainment are my silly costume designs.

RRR me Mattie it be a Bat.

A couple of devilish charterers

Afro-turf

The Manly Man & such a lady

There has been a Clowning Witch way

Hummmmm... DOUGHNUT

Presto I believe in Magic

Ladies and Gentlemen lend me your ears...

Diva Guru
A Packet of Nerds

If you had choose one, what would you pick for our Halloween Costume?

please leave a comment!

iphone seminar

2009-09-30T22:41:00.000-07:00

Andy went to a iphone seminar, He learned a little about how to program apps for this tiny device. Of course he came home with a bunch of fun programs or new technology to show and tell. This is one of them Apple has created a new laptop called the "Mac Wheel" So all you mac lovers your in for a new toy. Like guy on the show said "If it's new, shinny, and made by Apple I have to have it...." So dip into your pockets or save your pennies for your Mac Wheel.

Dani the mother to be

2009-09-13T12:43:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited for my little sister Dani she is going to be have a baby girl around Oct. 22, 2009. We've had a couple baby showers and still more to come....

It is strange to see your little sister that you use to take care of become a beautiful woman, caring the most precious gift in this world, a Child.

Wow, time doesn't seem to slow down at all, does it.

I remember brushing Danielle's hair, bossing her around, trying to make her feel better when she fell & bumped her knee. I cherish those moments we had when we were teens and talked about boy's or how we had good/bad days at school... but most of all when we would have heart to heart conversations and the spirit of love would envelop us.

I'm no longer a big sister anymore nor is she a little sister.... We've become friends and equals.

I just wanted to let her know how much I love her and how proud I am of her.

Dani you taught me many lessons. Spiritually you were always the bigger sister, one that brought me back to the basics. I love that you are so obedient to the commandments. Your heart is of gold, you truly try to treat others with the love of our Savor. You have taught me so much thank you for being you. You are a piece in our families puzzle that could never be replace or taken away. You have all that it take to be mother and more. I love you with all my heart.

love your sister in heaven and on earth

Camille

Classic Water Slide 2009

2009-09-02T08:46:00.000-07:00

My boss is awesome she rented a small water park for all of us and our families... But Andy & mine, family that is, is so small we invited Dani & Steve to come play with us on the big slides. Here are a few fun pictures of us flopping down the slides...

Boat Adventure

2009-08-23T11:18:00.000-07:00

Steve borrowed his parents boat and took his brother and Andy out to Hyrum Reservoir. Then After Dani and I got off work we headed up to pick up our mom and dinner and we meet them.

Dani and Steve going out on the Tube.

See how fast they go.

Mom just chilling on the boat.

Captain Andy Pants steering the boat. Of coarse with his drink.

Ridd Family Reunion

2009-08-23T10:26:00.000-07:00

Last week all of us Ridds headed down to Koosharem, UT for a Family Reunion. Grandpa Dale Ridd has some land down in Koosharem so Dales kids decided to plan a get together.

After all their hard planing and work we came together a enjoyed the windy warm weather of Koosharem. Some of my favorite highlights were dutch oven dinner, camped out in Grandpas garage or in tents on the front lawn. The train of 4 wheelers, and being able to drive one all by myself. Fun activities for both kids and adults.

Here is Grandpa Dale Ridd, pulling out on his 4-wheeler.

Carson, Morgan, and Andy waiting for the caravan of 4-wheelers to start.

Safety First. I thought it was so funny to see the boys in the huge helmets.

Look dad no hands.

Still waiting for the signal to go.

Michael and Morgan on the road.

All of us on our way to eat our lunch in the mountains.

Me holding on tight as Andy drove.

Eating lunch.

Cowboy the pony he is so cute.

Corey on cowboy while his son leads the way.

Colleen put together a rockn' fun scavenger hunt using the GPS. My team and Andy's team lost, so sad. But the Winning team got some really funny prizes. One was a belly dancing book with chimes. They gave them to Jess because she has a sister that Belly Dances. Jess was showing Malia how to use the Chimes.

Grandpa in cold country

2009-08-09T22:57:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not Grandpa Gentry made a grand leap to the cold country. He came from the hot of all hot, St. George, to the Cold as a ice cube, North Logan UT. His health has become a factor and he felt he needed to be closer his kids. We are all excited because it will give us all more opportunities to create memories with him. Welcome to Logan Grandpa.... I made him a wreath that will hopefully remind him of his favorite fishing spot.... "Hell's Kitchen" and the heat.
We love you Grandpa Gentry.

I forgot to take my camera with me when he first arrived at his apartment at Pioneer Valley Lodge in North Logan. But I'll have to post some pic.s of his new home.

Sweet tomatos

2009-08-08T20:23:00.000-07:00

Slowly we are being able to harvest some of our vegges. We didn't get a ton yet from our small garden but it is a start for our first try at gardening. Here is our first tomato.

Saturday fun with the Gentry's

2009-08-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

Three weeks ago we went up to have fun with my family. Dwayne and Marie came up from AZ to Bless Malia in my parents ward. This was a weekend filled with fun. Thanks everyone for your help to make it a great weekend.

Wasn't Fuzzy was he

2009-08-02T11:22:00.000-07:00

Andy loves to get his hair cut , at one point he was cutting his hair every other week. To save money Andy thought that it would be fun to shave all of his hair off. So we placed a load of old towels down, pulled out the clipers and buzzed it all off. This was my frist time using the clipers and i sure did have fun.
See all the hair there was 2x that much behind him.

Fuzzy was a bear Fuzzy had no hair so Fuzzy wasn't fuzzy was he.

Bear Lake 2009

2009-07-29T22:08:00.000-07:00

Finally I found time to post our bear lake ridd family fun. Here is a slide just cause i took to many pictures.... Enjoy

4th of July it's a Blast

2009-07-13T01:03:00.000-07:00

Andy & I had a wonderful 4th of July this year. Instead of watching the fireworks on a bridge stuck in traffic, like we did last year. We were able to enjoy family and friends. As we watched the Kaysville Parade then spent some time with the Ridds at Wes & Jess's House. After a wonderful lunch we headed with Dani & Steve to watch the local fireworks... As a we watched the fireworks there was a kid who yelled, "I love the 4th of July it's my favorite Holiday." That was music to my ears to see that some still believe in freedom & some who still appreciate those who have & are still serving the country. This was our fun filled day hope you enjoy.

Sister Chev

2009-07-07T20:02:00.000-07:00

My dear sister Chev from my mission, just got into the Utah. She is from Cambodia and I just found out that she is getting married July 18th. It's amazing how the Lord blesses us when we do those things he wants us to do. A year and a half a ago I remember a email she wrote me telling me she wish she was in the states and she had a boy friend... but now she has both.

2 weeks ago we visited them in Provo and went to a Thia Restaurant and Sub Zero ice cream (Andy's Favorite icecream shop).

Toads & Chuck E. Cheese

2009-07-06T12:57:00.000-07:00

For my b-day and Maya's this year we went to Chunkie Cheese, as my mom calls it, and Toads for a full day packed full of fun and excitement. I also got a Wii, Wii fix, some fun games for my b-day, I love it all. Hope you enjoy the great side show.

I'm 27

2009-07-06T09:15:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that I'm 27... I feel 18 still. I guess I'm young at heart. Not that I'm old it's just crazy that time flys by so fast.

Bruges Waffles and Frites

2009-07-03T20:46:00.000-07:00

If you are in Salt Lake City you have to go to this little shop. If you like Waffles this will become a new pit stop. If you love fries one bit of frites you'll stop bying fast food fries and get Frites instead.
We heard about this place on the news and we enjoyed both the Frites and Waffles. Try it out one day and you'll too become a fan for life.

Party Time

2009-07-01T21:34:00.000-07:00

On Sunday we went to the Ridds to party hard for three June Birthday's Nick, Abbies and Mine. After a wonderful meal made by chief Julie and an amazing Dessert. We open gifts, then played my new toy the Wii. All in all it was a fun night.

Grow where you are Planted

2009-07-01T18:07:00.000-07:00

This year Andy and I really wanted a garden but didn't have the money to do a big one so we planted our favorite plants in pots. I was amazed to see that we finally have fruits of our labor. "Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower" Here is part of our happiness we would love to share.

I'm a Aunt

2009-06-25T18:11:00.000-07:00

Dwayne & Marie had a baby girl. They named her Malia Camille Gentry she was bron Monday about 6ish p.m. She is 7bls. 8oz. and 20.25inch. she is cute.... I love her middle name by the way.

Cream of the Crop

2009-06-21T15:58:00.000-07:00

Camilles top 10 reasons Why my dad is the Cream of the Crop!

Number

10 He lets us dress him

9 You can talk his ear off and he listens with both eyes close

8 He always has a napkin in his pocket

7 It can always be fixed with some Duct tape, Bailing wire, or Velcro

6 He know where everything is in his Garage.... Just ask him.

5 I am wearing my seat belt it's on my arm

4 Pass time is spent honking at cows on the side of the road.

3 "That's really Nasty let me eat it for you."

2 He becomes the best Barrtone when his sleeping ZZZZZ...

Top #1 reason why my dad is the Cream of the Crop is...

1 You never have to worry about buying "natural" gas. (even if it is man made)

It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's a Thunder Bird.

2009-06-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

One of our activities we did for our anniversary was we went to the Air Force Air Show. What a blast, we got there about 10 a.m. and stayed until 6ish. We left the base with our eye's exhausted, Skin burned by the sun and our camera filled with fun pictures.

Here is a taste of our fun filled day.

Two Blissful Years

2009-06-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it Andy & I have been married for 2 whole wonderful years. As I look back to the last 2 years, it's amazing to think where we've been, what we have done & how close we've come together.

Here are a few things that we have gain through the years.

We've moved 3 times from Springville UT to Cedar Park TX to Fruit Heights UT to Kaysville UT. Each time we gain friends that will always leave a in print in our hearts.

We've both had entrusting jobs that have pushed us to develop our talents & even how to work together.

We've been through 5 cars, traded 2, 1 caught on fire, 1 was wreaked and 1 faithful CRV.

We both become telepathic, I know it sounds crazy but we are with each other. We'll be driving in the car and all the sudden we'll look at each other and we'll quote the same quote from one of favorite movies.

It's unbelievable that we have taken 2 different lives and molded it into our life. I'm excited for more years to come, which will bring more challenges and opportunities to growth closer.

I love you Andy I'm excited for the years to come.

Swinging into Spring

2009-06-15T10:46:00.000-07:00

I love spring the warmer weather, Spring flowers & being able to enjoy the out doors. The last week of May we got together with all the Ridd Family and Celebrated Grandpa Dale, Michael, & Andy's B-day. After a wonderful dinner we busted out the Golf cart and drove around the neighborhood & played in the backyard.

Here are some pictures of flowers I took.

Fly a Kite

2009-06-08T14:38:00.000-07:00

A couple weekends ago my dad wanted to have a BBQ in Logan. I had to work but Andy's cousin was getting married in Logan. Andy went with his mom and dad to the wedding and I drove up after work. When I got there everyone had gone to the park to fly a kite. They got the kite so high that it was about 1,000 ft. up in the air. Thank goodness there wasn't any lighting.