Jill's Bloggin

My lil niece and her friend. Photography by my amazing sister JENNE..

2011-01-31T20:39:00.000-08:00

My Hats on the beautiful Judkin Girls.

2011-01-31T20:36:00.001-08:00

Our Precious Piper

2010-12-15T15:49:00.000-08:00

Harry and I went to Canada this past weekend to pick up precious cargo from Newfoundland Canada. She flew in yesterday from NL and Harry and I drove to Vancouver to pick and a litter mate up. Her Brother, the black puppy, went to Cali to live in LA. They picked him up last night. We love her, she is a doll...

Here are a few cute pictures of Tucker...

2010-10-25T22:12:00.001-07:00

These pictures are at the river in Bend. The dog park there is really cool and has a fenced in area for the dogs to swim. Tucker swam right away.

This is of Bella, Rubee, and Gus. Jennifer brought Gus up to play for a weekend and we had fun. This is up at 3 Creeks Lake above Sister.

Emotional Day

2010-08-15T19:49:00.000-07:00

We got to Missouri yesterday to visit the Ward Family and to spend some time with Dad Ward. He has been pretty ill for the past few months, when we got here Dad was in bed being cared for by the love of his life. He was able to hear us and reply when asked a question. Harry's Dad was a great man but lost his fight to his illness this afternoon with his family and loved ones gathered around him. We were here in time to say our good byes and see the little twinkle in his eye one last time. This is a man that I admired greatly. He welcomed me into this family with open arms and was only ever worried about our happiness. I know I married a man that will take care of me and love me the way his Dad loved his Mother.

This is a cute picture of Harry and his Dad.

Long time a comin.

2010-08-08T14:06:00.000-07:00

I have been working for the Post Office for little over 2 yrs now, and have not had more then 4 days off in a row. And that was only once or twice. I requested a week off this month and after weeks of games and torture it finally got approved. We are leaving next week on Friday for a week in Missouri. We get to drive which will not be fun, but one of the best parts is we are picking up our new puppy on the way. Tucker is getting big and we can't wait to hug and kiss him. Here are a few pics of him from a few weeks ago.

We found our Male.

2010-07-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

This is Tucker, we just picked him out last weekend from a breeder in Nampa. This is were Rubee came from. Tucker has the same Mom and Dad. We are sooooo excited.

Feeling like nothing to blog about.

2010-04-29T09:36:00.000-07:00

We sold our Canon camera so taking pictures have not been as fun as it used too. Plus not much going on around here. I will post pics sometime this week, after Bella has her babies. She is due NOW. We are trying to will her to have them, and we were expecting them on Monday, but today is Thrus, and NADA. What the heck.

Me and my Sweetie.

2009-11-29T16:48:00.000-08:00

Its been a few yrs since my Sweet Heart and I have had our pictures taken. We went up to Kenniwick for Thanksgiving and Jenne took some pics of the entire family and then a few of the couples. The only one missing was Britt. She will be here in Jan so we will head up to see Jenne on a weekend and have her take some family pics of the 4 of us. Jenne is amazing, she is so talented at everything she does. Thank you so much sister for the time you take to do these special things for us. You can never forget what is said in a picture.

Please go see Jennes photography blog. It's amazing. This was a hobby turned into a money maker for her, and she is very talented.

Cant figure out how to put a link in here but Jenne's blog www.jkphotographyblog.blogspot.com

Ahhhhh what a cute couple. HAHA right.

2009-09-25T22:02:00.001-07:00

Posing for the camera with Harry's long arm taking the pic.

Kelcey creeping in on us. TOOO FUNNY.

Not much to blog about cept the girls. (Rubee n Bella)

2009-09-24T19:49:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pics of the "Girls" as we call them. We love these girls, thats forsure.

Here are Bella and Rubee

Just big ole Rubee

The girls

RIP YoSemite Sam

2009-09-05T17:00:00.000-07:00

Sam had been missing for a few days and we had feared that he had passed away. My fears were confirmed when Harry called me this morning letting me know they had found him. We got Sam when Brittany was in Kindergarten in Germany. He was the best cat in the world. But for the past yr his health was getting worse and we knew it was a matter of time before he would not be around. I don't think we will ever have another cat like him. And if Harry has his way we will not have another cat. I will miss him.

Update.

2009-08-27T16:56:00.000-07:00

Ok so we are moving, moving and moving. Cleaning, cleaning and cleaning. Harry is on his way to Cali for his nephews Eagle Award thingy and I get to stay here and clean some more. I was able to go to Boise for my cousin Roberts open house and guess what? Rubee is staying with us FOREVER. She is so much fun and Bella's best friend. They love it out at our new place. I love it out there too, but I need to get some window coverings. I get a little creeped out when its dark and I can't see out but I know the boogie man can see in.

The best news of all is Kelcey is going to move in with us. She is flying out here on the 2nd of Sept just in time for school to start. She made this decision on her own and we are very happy to have her come out here. We know she will be happy.

Rubee Do Dilgard and Bella too.

2009-08-19T17:43:00.000-07:00

This is Rubee, she has been with us for a few weeks and it has been a blast. She is 2x as big as Bella. The girls love each other. If they are not trying to eat eachother faces, they are spooning on the floor. Which I think is nuts cuz it's almost 100 degrees outside. I hope she gets to stay with us FOREVER.

Here is Bella after getting a pretty hair cut. She looked soooo pretty.

Rubee Doo Dilgard

2009-08-19T17:39:00.000-07:00

This is where we are moving

2009-08-10T18:30:00.000-07:00

There is a guy at church that recently got married and his house has sat vacant for months. He owns 6 acres just right outside of Redmond. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 living rooms, a separate dinning area, and a loft that will become the "Man Cave". Harry can put all his fire stuff up how ever he wants it. He can even get a really big ugly lazy boy and look at it all he wants. I on the other hand get a cute little craft/sewing room. No wait, I might make a workout room. Hmmmm. Well one thing we have decided forsure is we do not have enough furniture for this house. I can't wait to get moved in to share more pics. We will be moving in a few weeks. Wish us luck.

What a fun week

2009-08-05T13:51:00.000-07:00

My Aunt Jennifer and Cousin John were able to come last weekend for a visit. They got here on Thursday and left Sunday morning. It was sooo much fun with them. We went to the fair to see a few concerts and also took the dogs out to the lake. They brought their Newfoundland Rubee to play with Bella and they had a ball. We are going to keep Rubee for a month or so to help out and she is such a good girl. Here are a few pics of the weekend and the Dogs.

Don't mind the date on the pictures, I can't figure out how to hide it and every time we change the batteries the date needs to be reset.

At the Fair

Lady Antabellum concert

John and Bella at the Three Creeks Lake

Jen and John at same lake

Rubee and Bella in the Tahoe

Girls at the dog park

Went to Cultus Lake today.

2009-07-17T20:15:00.000-07:00

This lake is about 44 miles west of Bend, we found it a few weeks ago and fell in love with it. It's crystal clear and nice and warm. You can walk way out to the middle of the little bay and still see the bottom. We took Bella and the canoe out today and had a blast. I wish I could have taken some better pictures but here are a few.
Bella swimming out to Kelcey.

Harry out on the canoe, and Kelceys head.

Bella jumped on top of Kelcey, it was funny.

What a great weekend.

2009-07-07T18:39:00.000-07:00

I was able to go to Spokane for the 4th which is always fun. The family usually has a party out at the lake, and it is so much fun to be with everyone. Carrie was home with Nolan and it was fun to hang out with my sisters. Kelli was not able to come but I know she will make it for the 4th sometime.

We took Bella with us and a new canoe that we got on CraigsList for a great deal. The canoe was a hit, the little boys all wanted Uncle Harry to take them out, even Bella would jump in it when she knew we were going out on the lake. Bella was such a good girl, she loved being near the water. We could not keep her out, she smells sooooo bad right now. Good thing she has a beauty appointment tomorrow, nobody wants to pet her and everyone keeps telling her she stinks. She is going to get a complex. Here are a few pics I was able to take, there are not many, I will post more after I steal some off of Jenne's Blog. She is the photographer.

No Bloggy

2009-06-29T19:31:00.000-07:00

I have not blogged in over a month. Nothing new going on I guess. After this weekend there will be an update. We are headed to Spokane for the 4th which is always a great time. Kelcey is here and we get to take Bella with us so that will be fun. The 4th is always a big deal at the Cabin and we have a blast. Carrie and Nolan will be there. We will miss Kelli tho, she can't make it. We will miss you big sister.

Mothers Day Weekend (a little late)

2009-05-17T09:16:00.000-07:00

What a fun weekend we had last week. Britt and I drove up to Tri Cities on Thrusday to spend the night with Jenne. Jenne left early on Friday morning to go get my Mom for a "day of fun" and as they were shopping I was at the airport picking up Carrie who had just flown in. Kelli was already in Spokane, and without Mom knowing that all the girls were in town we suprised her at lunch. She showed up at the Onion and the look on her face was priceless. She was a bit confused and with a tear in her eye, she said "this is the best Mothers Day ever"

We had so much fun, we went to a Movie, we got pedicures, and we crafted and boy oh boy did we eat. We spent the weekend at the cabin and had a blast. I was lucky to have Britt with me on Mothers Day as well. I love my family.

As most of you know my Mother died when I was 11 yrs old. Mikie slipped right in and took in Kelli and I who were pre teens at the time which I know was not easy. The Smart family of 6 went to 8 within a few days. My Dad traveled alot when we were young and I can imagine how hard it was raising 6 kids most of the week on her own but she did it and I never heard her complain about Kelli and I being there. I love Mikie more then anything, and I am thankful to have had her growing up. Now as an adult and being a Step Mom I see the gravity of the situation. I love you Mikie "MOM".

Jenne took beautiful pics of the whole weekend and here are a few.

Britt Is Back.

2009-05-04T14:47:00.001-07:00

I am so excited to have Britt here this summer. I feel like a real Mom when she is here. I mean I know I'm alwasy a Mom but it's different when you have your kids around. Pray for Britt to find a good job this summer. It will probably go by way to fast. This is going to be a good week. I hope you all have a wonderful week and Happy early Mothers Day to all the Mom's reading this.

39 Years Ago Today

2009-05-01T06:35:00.000-07:00

I hope my dear Husband has a wonderful Birthday. He is out of town for the next few days so I won't get to celibrate with him but if he gets to read this on his special day I want him to know how thankful I am to have him in my life. I feel so blessed to have someone love me as much as he does.

When I was growing up, I always knew how much Grandpa Smart loved Grandma Smart, just by the way he looked at her. He always called her his sweetheart and he took care of her until the day she passed away.

I know I have that kind of love. I know he loves me just by the way he looks at me. I hope I never take that for granted. I thank my Heavenly Father for the blessings of a wonderful marraige. And a wonderful family that I gained when I married into the Ward family. Happy Birthday Love.

Easter 09

2009-04-12T19:38:00.000-07:00

Harry and I had a very quiet Easter. We went to church and then had dinner with our friends. It's strange being empty nesters this early in life. It will be a fun summer though. Brittany will be here all summer and Kelcey will join us for a month or so. Looking forward to seeing the girls again.

Betsy the Wonder Jeep Has a Sibling.

2009-04-09T19:00:00.000-07:00

Harry and I found a great deal yesterday on a new Jeep for work. Don't worry Betsy is just fine but there has been a few days that made me worry and wonder if Betsy was going to make it. I have to deliver the route with or with Betsy. The bad thing is if she breaks down I don't have a way to finish my route. So we have been looking for a back up. As it turns out this new jeep is in better shape, runs better and gets better gas milage. Super EXCITING. We are going to make her look fun and fancy with some paint and pinstriping, so stay tuned. The paint job she has already is in really good shape and there are no major dents or dings. She is 32 yrs old and runs like a champ. I am stumpped on a name for her. I might need some suggestions. I have Betsy, but what will the new ones name be? Please help if you feel so obliged.

Britt's 20

2009-04-04T15:15:00.000-07:00

I have been the Mom of this amazing girl for 20 years today. I have been so blessed that this little girl picked me to be her Mommy. I have 20 things to say about Britt.

Amazing, Fun, Beautiful, Smart, Vivacious, Talented, Funny, Courageous, Strong, Wise, Tender, Loving, Gentle, Kind, Humble, Sweet, Silly, Friendly, Lively, and Daughter.

Not such good news.

2009-03-25T18:52:00.000-07:00

We found out today that Harry did not get the job in Spokane. I'm super bummed but I'm sure that there ia a good reason that it did not work out. I am not sure what it is right now but maybe someday it will come to me. Oh well.

Britt and Kelcey are in Town.

2009-03-24T14:47:00.000-07:00

Britt and Kelcey are here for a few days and it has been a blast to see them. I think they are smitten with Bella. I have missed them soooo much. Kelcey goes home tomorrow and Britt will be here until Sunday.

We were able to celibrate Kelceys 15th Birthday with her. Harry took the shopping yesterday and then we went to dinner at Jonny Carinos. They had a good time and Harry is such a trooper to do all this girl stuff with them while I work.

Cute pics of Bella

2009-03-15T12:31:00.001-07:00

I got a little Kodak camera on Ebay last week just a point and shoot and here are a few pics of Bella. We wanted to go for a drive today but it's been raining down here and snowed over a foot in the mountains. So there is no place to go today.

We should be finding out about the job in Spokane on Tuesday. Hopefully Harry will get a call from the Chief that he would work for tomorrow for a little phone interview then the decision will be made on Tues. Please if you see this post please pray for us. This has been the hardest thing to wait for. I want to move home soooooo bad. I miss my family, and I want to live closer to them. Only 1 out of 6 kids is still in Spokane but I know Jenne and her Family will be back, Carrie wants to move home and I know someday Kelli will be closer to the west as well. So maybe if we move first they will all fallow. Matt is working in Seattle so I don't know what his plans are and Chris is still there. EVERYONE come home

At the Dog park

Notice the horns?

We Love You Kelli.

2009-03-10T18:02:00.000-07:00

Kelli is celebrating her 40something Birthday today. Jenne always does a cute list of the cool things about the person having a birthday and the list is usually as long as their age. So without telling her age if you read through the list then you will know exactly how old she is. I will try to do Kelli Jane justice.

1. She has legs as long as my entire body.
2. Kelli always had really cool cloths, (that I liked to barrow w/o permission)
3. She always had really cute boyfriends.
4. She would scream at the top of her lungs at a tiny spider in the tub at 5am.
5. When she blows her nose it sounds like a fog horn. Sorry Sister
6. I could never barrow her shoes cuz her feet were bigger then mine. (she got lucky)
7. She is a great Aunt and loves her nieces and nephews very much.
8. She cried when she held Brittany the first time.
9. She is always there when I need to talk.
10. I wanted to hang out with her all the time when I was little. I still do.
11. Her hair could do the perfect "feather".
12. The mullet was really cool on ONLY Kelli.
13. She was there for me and Britt when I got divorced.
14. She is a neat freak her house is spotless, even when she was little her room was clean.
15. Kelli never stays up late, when it's bed time she is in bed. Even when she was in High school she was in bed before everyone.
16. When she laughs, it's infectious.
17. She loves being a step mom.
18. She miss's not living closer to her family.
19. She has always had a job, and is a very hard worker.
20. I was scared to death when I got a call that she was in a car accident with Brandi and her brother.
21. When you are Kelli's friend she will be your friend forever.
22. Since marrying Jim, she likes "NASCAR". ewwwwww
23. She does not like HOT food. Some mild salsa is to hot.
24. She is almost 6 foot tall.
25. She never forgets an important date.
26. I wanted to learn to water ski and snow ski because she learned first.
27. She is a great cook.
28. I loved hanging out at the Tee Pee with her when we were little only to find out she liked to go when I was not there.
29. She always had such pretty finger nails.
30. She has to separate her eye lashes with a safety pin after using the curler.
31. While being homecoming princess she was in the running for Lilac Princess.
32. She does not anger easy.
33. She loves her pets, and cares deeply when something happens to them.
34. When she has her mind set on something there is no changing it.
35. She is very adventurous.
36. I always admired how responsible she is with money.
37. She gets very emotional when something touches her heart.
38. Kelli always had the best tan, she was a total sun worshiper.
39. She floss' every day.
40. Her middle name is the same as my Mom's name, Jane. September and Brittany share the same middle name.
41. I am jealous that she has never had a weight problem, she is a very healthy eater.
42. The most important is she is the OLDEST of 6 kids and was and still is the greatest big sister you could as for.

I love you Kelli.

Update on Spokane.

2009-03-10T17:55:00.001-07:00

NOTHING, we know nothing. Harry did not get the call we were waiting for. He was told that he would be called today regardless of the answer. It's the 10th and we know NOTHING. I am getting so frustrated. It's hard to be patient when you are waiting for the answer that will make such a huge impact in our lives. OH WELL.

Sunday Drive "not for the faint of heart"

2009-03-08T18:13:00.000-07:00

OK so the weather was good enough to go for a drive and we planned on going to Mt. Bachelor after church and let Bella play in the snow, but when we got home I was feeding my cat Sam and cut my finger open with the lid. When it happen I went weak in the knees and got queezy. With much decussion and looking to see how bad it was we decided that it was bad enough to go to the immediate care for some stiches. I forgot my camera at home so we got these on Harrys phone. The Nurse thought we were really weird for taking pics. But oh well this was our excitement for the day.

Before

During

After

Sorry to gross you out, I know you looked away playing like it was to much to take then you looked again to see what really happen.

Britts 2nd year of College

2009-03-08T10:06:00.000-07:00

I know I don't update very often on here about Brittany and her doings, but she goes to school in Missouri and I only see her about 2 times a year. Both the girls will be here during spring break and then during the summer. Britt is going to come stay with us for the summer and work. I'm so excited to have her come stay for that long, since we moved we have only seen her a few weeks at a time. I will put new pics up of Kelcey and Britt after their visit.

Ok no more pity party.

2009-03-07T16:37:00.000-08:00

Ok I will stop the pitty party. I guess I get bummed when I am excited about a new blog and I only get 1 comment. I love the comments I do get and I try to leave comments too so please forgive me if I made any of you feel like you should leave a comment everytime you look. Maybe I need more blog friends. LOL. I know my blog probably gets boring cuz all I do is put pictures of my puppy on here. But if I had little kids it would be full of them. Thank you all, I love you all. Until the next blog.

No more posts.

2009-03-06T15:47:00.000-08:00

Just as Kelli starts blogging I am going to stop. I am bummed that I don't get very many comments :o( sniff sniff

Four Wonderful Years.

2009-03-04T19:40:00.000-08:00

Harry and I are celebrating our 4th Anniversary on the 5th. I am posting a day early or a few hours early because I wanted a new post for the big day. For those of you who don't know Harry and I met on the Internet. We talked for months before we met in person, and when we did finally meet we went to Nauvoo Ill. for the day. It was the best first date I have ever had. I knew there was something special about him from the moment we met. We fell in love guy very fast, and I knew that he was it for me. We had both been married, we both had daughters, and we both wanted nothing but to be married in the Temple. Everything fell into place and we were married in the Nauvoo.

Being in Mo. I was afraid that not many of my family would be able to come but my Parents, and my Aunt Jennifer and Cousin September where able to be there with us. I hope they all know how much that meant to me that they would come and support us. Harry's Brothers where there and their wives, but we were sad that his oldest Sister Leslie was not able to attend.

I always imagined being married to a wonderful man and being happy, and my dream came true 4 yrs ago.

Happy Anniversary Harry, I love you.

Jennifer and September Dilgard

A few things I can't live without.

2009-02-06T19:56:00.000-08:00

Kelli did this on her blog and I thought it was pretty cute. I know if you all did this your first thought would be "Husband" or "Kids" or "Family". I can't live without them either but this was for fun. My day would not be fulfilled if I did not have cold caffeine in the morning, carmex on my lips and my IPOD to listen to while working. The ear plugs are a MUST to get a good nights sleep. No offense Harry. :o)

PetSmart Girl

2009-01-31T06:37:00.000-08:00

I took Bella to PetSmart and she got her first professional bath and clean up. She was awesome. The lady that did her said she was going to take her home cuz she was soooooo good.

It's been a few weeks,

2009-01-26T15:38:00.000-08:00

Since I posted a cute pic of Bella. HAHA...

Harry has an interview.

2009-01-24T08:24:00.001-08:00

We are so excited and praying that things will go well in Spokane. Harry has an interview in Spokane for a Training Cheif position. Since I have known Harry this is his "Dream Job" he has always said this is what he wanted to do. I hope I am not getting more excited then I should but I know that Heavenly Father will bless us with this job if this is where we should be. It would be so fun to be home, to be able to see my folks more often and spend time at the lake with my family. We have been looking at houses on an MLS site and the price of houseing quit a bit less then it is here. If you are taking the time to read this post please say a prayer for us that things will work out.

The Ward's are in town.

2009-01-15T08:19:00.000-08:00

Harry's Mom and Dad are here for a few days. We drove down to Klamath Falls to pick them up on Monday and on the way home we went drove up to Crater Lake. It is always so pretty when we go up there. Here are a few pics from our trip.

She is a dirty girl

2009-01-11T15:06:00.001-08:00

I took Bella to the dog park in Bend this week and she had so much fun playing. It was like taking a mud bath. All the dogs would run and slide on there bellies like they were playing mud football. I could not resist letting her play, but getting her home and bathed was another story.

Today she was napping outside and I tried to open the back door without waking her up. It did not work, but she is still soooo cute.

Way to much money.

2009-01-11T11:06:00.000-08:00

When ever we go shopping we keep all our receipts in a shoe box. So I started looking through them a few nights ago and separated them in piles. I added up all my WalMart ones and I almost died. Almost $3000 spent at WalMart in 08. I'm sure that is not even all of them. Harry is better at saving them then I am. I wish there was someplace else to shop in this area.

Happy New Years.

2009-01-02T18:57:00.000-08:00

Well I have had nothing fun to report on here lately so my blog is not getting updated much. We had a great but VERY quiet Christmas and New Years. Bella is getting bigger daily and she is finally sleeping through the night, well most nights. She is house trained and is a really good girl. She loves to go to the dog park and play with other dogs. Harry and I have been working and not much else these days. We are excited that Harry's Parents will be coming to visit next week for 10 days, we want to try to get up to Spokane so they can see the Cabin and my folks.

Here are a few pics of Bella from this week. She is almost 5 months old.

Where's Bella?

2008-12-19T16:01:00.000-08:00

Bella is so funny this week we got about 6 inches of snow, this is her first winter so she was sort of nervous at first, but now she loves to just go out and lay in it until you can hardly see her. She is getting so big and her little personality is really cute. Sammy our 15 yr old cat likes to hold onto Bella's face with his paws and lick her. I can't move fast enough to get a picture but take my word it is really cute. We took her to a dog park last week and she LOVES to play with other dogs. There was 4 other Newfys there and it was cool to see all the different stages of life. I know Blah Blah Blah. Newfy this Newfy that I have it bad for this little girl. And she has Harry wrapped around her paw. Which are huge by the way.

Bella Loves the Snow..

2008-12-15T19:15:00.000-08:00

My Big Baby.

2008-12-01T16:56:00.001-08:00

Bella is getting bigger everyday. I think she grows everytime I leave the house. She loves to lay by her water bowl and her ears are usually in the water.

Outing with Bella

2008-11-23T15:15:00.000-08:00

Just some cute pix of Bella.

Bella and her Baby

2008-11-17T19:40:00.000-08:00

Ok I know you will probably all get sick of puppy posts but sorry. I have a new puppy... I found a stuffed animal after the vet tech said to get a baby for Bella to sleep with, so she will not cry so much at bed time. We will see how it goes tonight. Harry has been really cute with her, it's fun to see him go gaagaa over a little furry animal.

Bella and BubbleGum

2008-11-15T20:04:00.000-08:00

We just brought her home last night and she is a dream puppy. But I'm sure that we are in for it. I am loving every minute of this. Her tounge is out all the time and I think it looks like Bubble Gum. We love her.... I am so lucky.

Patients and Prayers

2008-11-08T10:18:00.000-08:00

Well the house we were going to move into this week fell through. I will not be posting anymore houses on here until we move. The terms of the house kept changing and after seeing the market drop and drop we think we can do better for the dollar. I have been feeling sick for a few days and when we decided that this house was not going to work I felt better almost instantly. I think with patients and prayer we will find the perfect house for us. We are still getting our puppy though. I can't wait until Friday for Bella to come home.

Our New addition to the Family

2008-11-03T08:13:00.000-08:00

Please meet Isabella. She is a beautiful Newfoundland and she will be coming to live with us in less then 2 weeks. We are moving into our new home on the 12th and Bella will be coming to stay on the 14th. I know lots of you "family" mostly will think we are crazy. But this is a dream of mine and in the past 4 yrs all my dreams have been coming true. I know you will all fall in love with her when you meet her.

The Secret Life Of Bee's

2008-11-01T20:03:00.001-07:00

After I got off work today I was able to go to a movie with a girlfriend. Oh my gosh it was so good. I highly reccomend it. The movie was just as good as the book.

A nice drive up McKenzie Pass.

2008-10-30T19:48:00.001-07:00

Well we went for another Sunday drive last week and it has taken me a while to post the pics. We drove up between Mt. Washington and the North Sister. I thought it would be all ruggid and covered with trees but when we got up about 17 miles North of Sisters, it was a Lava field. It reminded me of Craters of the Moon in Idaho. It was really cool, they built a observitory out of lava rock. We drove up past this spot and found a pretty little lake in the trees. I can't wait to get a good telephoto lens for my camera so I can get a better shot of the Mountians.

Pumpkin Fun

2008-10-20T12:44:00.000-07:00

Last yr. my crafty Sister Jenne made some really cute pumkins. I got some fall fabric and made my own. They turned out pretty cute.

This is my favorite look for Harry.

2008-10-10T12:09:00.000-07:00

You know what's funny? As most of you know I was trapped in a fire over 20 yrs ago and saved by a fireman. I have always had a thing for them so it's fitting that I married one. I love seeing Harry in all his fire garb. "Turn-Out Gear" is what he calls it but I like to call it his Fire OutFit. HEHE... He does not ever know when he is my object of OBSESSION... I mean Affection :o)

Sunday Drive

2008-10-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

We decided to head up to Black Butte today after Conference. It is about 5 miles out side of Sisters which is about 20 miles away. Black Butte is a cinder cone and you can drive to the trail head which is about 2 miles from the top. We started hiking up and made it more then half way when we decided to head back down. My battery died when we got to a point where the views were worth pictures. Here are a few pics I did get from today.

We have a 1st Day of School too.

2008-09-23T14:06:00.000-07:00

Today was Harry's very first day of College. He has a few credits from other courses, but has never been to "College". I am so proud of him for wanting to make more of his career. I know he can do this, and I know that he will be a GREAT SCHOOL BOY. hehe.

I wanted to take a pic of him with a back pack on and a lunch box but he did not think that was a great idea. I still vision it. So cute.

Sunday Drive

2008-09-14T16:49:00.000-07:00

We went for a little drive today after church. We went north about 20 miles to
Billy Chinook Reservoir. It was really pretty, reminded me of Lucky Peak just out of Boise. Harry and I are spending less time together these days with our hrs at work so we have tried to just spend alone time on Sunday. I mean alone time as in no Computers, or TV to distract us paying attention to each other. I just can't express how happy we are here in this part of the country. I know Harry miss' Missouri and his family, I miss his Family too, but not Missouri. LOL sorry Harry. Here are some pics of the reservoir.

House Hunting.

2008-09-12T16:45:00.000-07:00

If you looked on my blog a day ago you would have seen the house we made an offer on. Well the offer was not accepted, and I think we are almost relieved but still a little disappointed, but I think it's for the best. We are going to wait for a few more months to watch the market, and maybe get a better deal. The prices are really coming down in our area. A yr ago we would not have been able to even think about buying a house. I hope the house fairies are looking down on us.

OK I will play this TAG thing....

2008-09-09T21:42:00.000-07:00

5 Things about about me:

5 things happening in my life 10 years ago?
1. Living in Va
2. Got divorced
3. Moved back to Boise
4. Lived with Grandpa Smart
5. Bought a VW Rabbit

5 things on my to-do list:
1. Got back to the GYM
2. Start packing to move (we might have found our house)
3. Go Visiting Teaching
4. Get my hair colored
5. Get my oil changed

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Diet Pepsi
2. Otter Pops
3. Chips and Salsa
4. Cookie Dough
5. Bowl of cereal

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire
1. Pay off all the bills of my siblings
2. Travel
3. Get a VW bug
4. Build a Cabin in the Mountain's
5. Get Harry and Harley

5 places I have lived
1. Boise
2. Germany
3. Texas
4. Missouri
5. Virginia

5 jobs I've had
1. Sales Manager at Dillard's
2. Salon Receptionist
3. Salon Manager
4. Computer Program trainer
5. Mail Carrier

I CAN be a Domestic Goddess.

2008-09-07T13:48:00.000-07:00

My very first attempt at canning was a success. Except I am not very patient and could not wait to open the canner to see what happen in there. Harry had to read me the instructions several times so I could understand the timing and all that jazz. We did our peaches today, and I will do the nectarines tomorrow. It was fun and not as bad I thought it would be. Now I remind myself of my Grandma Smart. She made us eat all her canned fruit, hmmmmm but I don't remember really liking it that much. But I'm sure I will LOVE my own.

Why do they call it canning? The peaches are in jars..... ;o)

Look what we got...

2008-09-02T19:18:00.000-07:00

What a fun Labor Day. Mt. Bachelor, and a new Tahoe. Woooooohoooooo

Day trip to Mt. Bachelor.

2008-09-02T19:11:00.000-07:00

Harry and I took a drive up to Mt. Bachelor, it was such a pretty day, we were able to ride the chair lift to the top and the sites were so pretty. It was a little chilly, and some snow and ice on the ground, but it was worth it. I wish everyone we love could come see this with us.

Poor Betsy

2008-08-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

I hit a really big bump on my route the other day and knocked the muffler out , and I just wanted everyone to know that I married Mr. HandyMan. Harry can fix anything, I really think he can. I love this guy.

Memories.

2008-08-23T15:21:00.000-07:00

My Lil Sister had this on her blog and I thought it would be fun to try it out as well. I put a picture of some of the best momories of my childhood on here. My aunt and uncle used to take Kelli and I up to the Teepee for weekends all summer long and sometimes for weeks at a time. I can't remember ever not having fun up there with them and their Newfies.

I know I don't have very many blogger friends but I have lots of memories of each of you.

1.As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

I don't want it to end.

2008-08-18T10:14:00.000-07:00

I finished Breaking Dawn last night and I am really sad that this might be over. Now we have to wait for months for the Movie? I really enjoyed these books. We had a blast going to Forks and seeing the sights. It is a series for all ages. If you have not read them it's worth getting them or barrow them. I'm sure someone you know has them.

Petersen Rock Garden

2008-08-10T20:15:00.000-07:00

Ok so the only day off I had this week was today so we decided to take a drive and go to a rock garden that we have heard about forever. It was really cool but really run down. There was a guy there that said the last time he was there was in the 60's and it was beautiful then. It was really cool though.

Savoring every word!

2008-08-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

Ok so I know the book has been out for about a week now but I am taking my time reading it. I have had it for about 5 days and am only half done. I don't want to finish it. I don't want it to end and I don't want to be a Twilight freak like one of my sisters who has read each book more then once. (Jenne):o) So please nobody spoil it for me. But for those who have not read it yet. All I have to say is GET THE SERIES!

Call me a Trooper, I survived Alice Cooper!!

2008-08-01T20:07:00.000-07:00

Oh my gosh, Harry got these free tickets for Alice Cooper about 2 months ago and has been reminding me for weeks that this was coming up. I have told him from the get go that I did not want to be the lucky one that gets to go. He did not go see Mamma Mia with me, so I thought he had it all figured out and had someone to go with him, but NO, I was the lucky one that got the golden ticket. I did not forget my ear plugs and I used them proudly. There was nothing about this concert that I liked, but Harry LOVED it. I am married to a "Metal Head". I wish he loved country music as much as he loves hard rock.

Mamma Mia!!!!!

2008-07-23T16:10:00.001-07:00

I went to see Mamma Mia with a few friends and we absolutly loved it. Harry was at work and he did not want to see it so I took advantage of a girls day out. It was fun and as soon as I got home I got the music for my IPOD. I love it. If you have not seen it yet, you have to go.

Ward Family Reunion (Jill did not get to go)

2008-07-18T09:16:00.000-07:00

Harry was able to attend the Ward Family Reunion this past week and just got home last night. He had a blast, he said that everyone has missed me more then they missed him this past year since we moved out west. I'm sure that is not true. I sure wish I was able to go but someone has to bring home the bacon. No, I just started at the Post Office so I could not get time off. I'm glad Harry was able to go and I am so happy that he enjoyed himself. He works hard and deserves some time off.

Here is Harry, his parents and siblings.

Here are all the Grandkids, cept Britt

More pictures from vacation.

2008-06-28T21:05:00.000-07:00

Ruby Beach

The girls and I on Ruby Beach in Washington on our way to Forks

Harry and I in cool rock... :o)

Me and my Britt.

USPS Woooohooooo

2008-06-25T16:33:00.000-07:00

I am officially employeed by the United States Postal Service. I have been in training all week. There is going to be so much to remember, I am worried that I won't get it all. Wish me luck. Me and Betsy the Wonder Jeep get to hang out all the time now. Wooooohooooo

Our trip to Forks Washington.

2008-06-18T18:57:00.001-07:00

Harry doing his training

2008-06-11T17:36:00.000-07:00

Harry was in Sisters last weekend and did some training. Here is a cool clip of him he is the one on the left and it says DPSST on his bunker coat. And some pictures.

Betsy the Wonder Jeep.

2008-05-30T18:34:00.001-07:00

Well here the newest addition to our family. She is a beauty.

Memorial Weekend in Spokane.

2008-05-29T17:43:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun this past weekend with the Smart Family in Spokane. Jenne, my Mom and I went to see Carrie Underwood in concert and it was great. The opening act was Josh Turner and man he is a doll. Cute pictues of them on Jenne's Blog. Here are a few pictures of the weekend. Harry in princess shoes that a little princess made him wear.

Harry tried out his lumber jack skills this weekend too. My Dad had a leaning tree that he needed to get rid of and Harry cut it down.

Here is Dad peppering Jenne for dinner and the newest addition to Jenne's house, their new turtle Annie.

We drove up to Manito Park on the South Hill and walked through the Japanese Garden, and one last pic of a pretty flower from the front yard at the cabin.

Happy Mothers Day.

2008-05-11T09:46:00.001-07:00

I want to wish all the Mothers in my life a Happy Mothers Day. Everyone that looks at this bolg are wonderful Mom's. I love each and everyone of you.

I love being a mother. Beautiful Daughters bring you such joy. I love the daughters in my life and I would not trade this life for anything. I am so thankful for everything I have.

When I got up this morning Harry had some beautiful flower waiting for me.

Look at Harry in his Class A Uniform

2008-04-20T20:44:00.000-07:00

Harry went to the Oregon Fire Fighters Instructor Seminar this past weekend and I was not able to attend because of work. I have been away from home for 2 weeks and have 4 days to go. But Harry sent me a picture of him in his Class A Uniform and he looks so handsome. I can't wait to get home. I miss my HUBBY.

A Man and His Grill

2008-04-03T20:39:00.000-07:00

This was an early Birthday gift for Harry since we had to leave his BBQ grill in Mo. Took us long enough to get it.

And I finally got a frame for my favorite picture of Christ. Thank you Mom and Dad for the picture.

And Finally, this is a picture of the Nauvoo Temple that was taken on a trip to Nauvoo a few years ago. We had the photo cropped and worked on to make it look really old. It turned out really cool. This is where Harry and I got married.

Day trip to Portland, taking Kelcey to airport.

2008-03-28T15:58:00.000-07:00

Snow Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-23T08:46:00.001-07:00

Kelcey is in Oregon for Spring Break......

2008-03-21T16:57:00.000-07:00

Kelcey got all the nail stuff out to do her nails. Oh what fun. She painted each nail a different color. Kid's these days.

Bigggggg Hugggggggggggs

A Week in San Diego

2008-03-10T11:18:00.000-07:00

I just spent the longest week of my life in CA. I wish I would have had time to go see the sights but I spent every day from sun up to sun down in the salons. I was able to go to Imperial Beach for about 5 min. Nice sign if you are going to go for a swim.

This was from the plane while landing in LA, the fog was super thick and you could see just the tops of the buildings through the clouds. It was really cool, I have never seen anything like that.

Ya Hoooooo!!!! I got my camera!

2008-02-29T18:20:00.000-08:00

I finally got my camera. We bought it on Ebay and it was deliverd today. I can't wait to go and take it out to take pictures with. And I can't wait to show you all....

I got the BUGG...

2008-02-26T16:44:00.001-08:00

Well here is the best money I think I have ever spent. (Harry does not agree) It is the Body Bugg. Instead of joining Weight Watchers again I thought I would do this. This little device tells you exactly how many calories you burn in a 24hr period.

You log onto there web site and log your food and then sync the Body Bugg to your PC and it will tell you how many calories you have left to burn that day to loose weight. On WW you log your food same as here but WW does not tell you how many calories you are burning. Today is my first day and I should be at my goal by Aug. Just in time for my 20 year High School reunion. I will keep you all posted with my progress. I am already down about 35 (it was 45) but gained a few lbs from last yr, but still have about 65 to go. Wish me luck.

The Portland Temple

2008-02-24T12:39:00.001-08:00

Harry and I drove over to Portland on Friday for the day. We had a great drive, the roads were great. We went to the book store and to the temple. I love all the time I can spend with my sweetheart.

Finally getting my OR drivers license, Harry said "That is a good mug shot"

2008-02-21T14:36:00.000-08:00

Ok so I go and take the test yesterday to get my drivers license. And guess what, I FLUNKED. Not just by a few but by a lot. So I take the book home and try to read it over as best I can. So today I get up and get ready to take it again.. I do my hair and makeup really cute for my photo cuz I know I will pass this time. Well I did, and I only missed 1 today. So I get over in the photo spot and the guy says look just below the lense. I do and I try to give my best smile. Well, flash, no warning and that's it. He hands me my temporary license and I look at the photo and I look like I am stoned out of my mind. I told him that I needed another photo and he said "once it is printed that's the one I get". For 8 YRS. So guess what, I have to loose this new one to get another one. And that will cost me more money. I went to Walgreens for my passport photo and that one turned out really cute. I have waited for so long to get this done and now I look high. The lady at the DMV said. "it looks just like you" I said "YEAH, if i was HIGH". I hate getting my license.

Ok I'll play.

2008-02-17T15:47:00.000-08:00

I was tagged by Jenne to fill this out.

A: Attached or single: Finally attached to the perfect person
B: Best Friend: Harry
C: Cake or Pie: Angel Food Cake
D: Day of Choice: Saturday if Harry is home
E: Essential Item: Lip Gloss
F: Favorite Color: Blue
G: Gummi Bears or Worms: Gummi Bears, living in Germany made me love them
H: Hometown: Boise/Spokane, love them both
I: Indulgence(s): Reading in a nice tub.
J: January or July: 4th of July with the family
K: Kids: Brittany Jane, and Kelcey Nicole
L: Life is incomplete without: Your family
M: Marriage Date: March 5th
N: Number of Siblings: 5. 2 Brothers 3 Sisters
O: Oranges or Apples: Granny Smiths
P: Phobias or Fears: I don’t know that I have any
Q: Quote(s): "Don't quote me on this"
R: Reason To Smile: Harry is on his way home from Salem
S: Season: all four are beautiful hard to pick a favorite.
T: Tag Six: Who ever wants to do this.
U: Unknown Fact About Me: I am an open book
V: Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Man I love a good steak
W: Worst Habit: Carmex
X: X-Rays or Ultrasounds: If I was preggers, an ultrasound
Y: Your Favorite Food: Mom's Chicken Chest & Dad's Stew (I agree Jenne )
Z: Zodiac: Scorpio

Photo's from a Work Trip. And Happy Valentine's Day.

2008-02-14T15:15:00.000-08:00

I spent the past 10 days out of town and on my drive to Medford and on to Portland I could not believe how deep the snow was. Here are few Pics of the sides of the road. I love my new job, I had a long 10 days but made lots of progress and learned lots. I love training on the Supersalon software.

I started my new job... Love it.

2008-01-14T17:59:00.001-08:00

This is what I get to fly out on each time I leave for work. Loud and bumpy ride.

Look at this SNOW!!!!

2008-01-14T17:52:00.000-08:00

Take a look at this beautiful sight. Harry had to go over the pass for a class last week and this is what he had to drive through. It snowed up to a foot an hour in some parts of the Cascades. I love the snow.

Pictures from the Holidays

2007-12-31T14:00:00.001-08:00

I'm totin my horn. Yes I said totin.

2007-12-28T22:10:00.000-08:00

Ok, I know you are prolly thinking that this must be Jill's craft blog, but it's not. I got a sewing machine for Christmas and Jenne showed me how to made a tote bag. The pink one if for Britt and the little one is for my scriptues. Britt thinks the scripture bag looks like an old lady bag, but I like it. "College Kids, think they know everything about fashion" HEHE

Britt's College Fun

2007-12-14T11:37:00.001-08:00

The Copy Cat Sister....

2007-12-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

Jenne and my Mom do some of the cutest crafts and when we were home for Thanksgiving we had a girls craft day. It was a blast to sit with Carrie and Jenne and my Mom and make some cute things. Here are a few things I did....

Halloween a little late.

2007-11-15T19:23:00.001-08:00

We had fun at the trunk-r-treat.

Aren't we cute? I try and I try to get Harry to
dress up, and he finally did. Like his new hair cut?

This is a pumkin patch out near Smith Rock.

Sunday Drive

2007-10-21T19:13:00.000-07:00

After church today we went for a drive up the mountian. We went to Sisters about 20 miles west then headed south about 10 miles to see if we could see the mountians a bit better. There was snow and Harry had to put the truck into 4 wheel drive. We found a pretty lake and got a few good shots of some of the Sisters and Mt. Jefferson. I don't think we will ever get tired of looking out at this site.

Harry has a really long arm.

Beautiful Mt. Jefferson

We think this is part of the Sisters.

Jill's Picture Project.

2007-10-21T19:08:00.001-07:00

Ok here is my attemp at making the cute frames that my Mom and Jenne made.