5k Fun

Yes, I actually "ran" a 5k. My time was 45 minutes. What slowed me down was:

1. I'm out of shape and in desperate need of exercising.
2. I'm very over-weight and need to lose 50 pounds.
3. I'm old and I can't do anything about that. But since I'm going to live to be 108 I'm not even half done.

So here are some pics from Steve's phone.

Beyeler kids at the race.

Will at the race.

The crowd goes wild at the kid races.

Reed speeding along.

Abby with her medal. A sparkle halter top and plaid shorts are the latest in running attire for the 4 year old set. And it is true, I'm wearing denim shorts.

Easter 2011

The group lined up to start the egg hunt.

  Reed doesn't have his own pic due to his running wildly and fast.Will was more interested in eating the candy he had than in getting more.

Emmy was slow but steady getting all her eggs.

Abby was very intense in her hunt.

Going Off Grid

Today we received this letter:

Dear Sister,

We regret to inform you that there has been a tornado, a flood, an earthquake and a volcanic eruption (take your pick of any or all).

·  Electricity is limited (no TV, computers, gaming systems, cell phone chargers, and few lights).

· Water is hard to get, so limit its use.

· All of the stores and gas stations will only accept cash.

· Between your house and the grocery store there is no way to get across the flood, or the flow of lava, or the giant crack in the earth circling your home.  Therefore, you and your family need to live on your food storage for the next few days.  Please enjoy all the wonderful things you have accumulated for just such a time.

Keeping in mind we don’t want anyone to put themselves or their family in danger, we do ask that you participate as much as you can and in as many areas  as you can for this “disaster”. Bring a  report on how it went to our RS Activity Meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 6:30PM.

Have a good day.

Love,

Kim Williams, 1st Counselor Relief Society

Cheryl Belcher, Home Making Leader,

                 Provident Living Coordinator

PS: Please bring one of your 72 Hour Kits to the RS Activity  Meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 6:30PM

So I'm going off grid until Friday. Checking back then.

Bingo's haircut

Bingo is ready to go and spend the weekend with the grandkids. She had a bath and a haircut. She looks totally different.

When I was picking her up another customer said, "You're Bingo's mom? She's the sweetest dog. And I just love her spots."

The summer heat can arrive.

IKEA

Yes we went to IKEA while in Dallas. I was put to work cutting cheap fabric. Turns out Mandy already had this print.

Spring Break

He had a cold and he was a little horse.

FHE in the country.

Monday night started out innocently enough, filling the raised beds. We need to go get more dirt.

Once too often the rooster crowed. Now this is country style FHE.

After stalking and shooting the other rooster Steve strolls over to add it to the other body. Note the gun in the back pocket. Is this safe?

I notice a chicken lying in the middle of the yard. I suspect she's egg bound so I put her in warm water to try to get her moving.

You may be a redneck if you have a chicken taking a sitz bath in the kitchen sink.  PS It didn't work. The chicken was dead within an hour.

Sing a song, say amen, and eat a treat.