31 May 2007
26 May 2007
THE OBX (outerbanks that is)
WOW we had the best time! A great big beach house walking distance from the beach, mom and dad, joni and jess and kids and our great friends the Bowmans! A big shabang before we leave our beloved East Coast! Just thought you'd enjoy a few pictures--the weather couldn't have been more perfect! YEAH!
Loves to you all!
ang
23 May 2007
Vienna
Greetings from the beautiful city of Vienna!! Tyler has had work meetings in Vienna this week, so we thought we'd all tag along. Monday afternoon (just after the electrition finished installing all of our light fixtures--i think 25 or 26 of them to be exact), we ran to the S-Baun (train) station to catch a train to Munich. We then got onto an international train that took us to Vienna. The ride was about 4 hours...and so enjoyable!! The seats were comfortable...we had plenty of space. We sat in 4 seats that faced each other, so we were even able to stretch our out legs...it was so great! The ride was non-eventful (luckily) but so enjoyable! I can't believe how beautiful the German/Austrian country sides are!! I felt a little silly, I kept catching myself saying "it's just so beautiful!" I know it sounds a bit trite...but it was exceedingly beautiful! For those of you that have been here, you know what I mean! It is just what you see in books and postcards..but it's real! Just lovely...I felt so blessed....the Lord does love us....what a beatuiful world!!
So, the kids and I have been having a great time...really relaxing and taking it easy. They are really enjoying the little treats that we've had--a wafer type cookie with haselnut-like nutella-inside...and then they are layered about 6 wafers high...they've been inhaling them! I'm wondering if that is what has led to our "digestinal unrest". I discovered the need to stay near a toilet for their sakes today...hmmmmm...they are enjoying a second bath today...could it be the new treats? I'm just wondering!
Yesterday we ventured out and walked down the Danube river, it was wonderful and beautiful...and we saw some very european scenes. For example, just enjoying the beautiful scenery around the river, people just jump off their bike, take off their clothes and lay out by the water's edge...some with speedo's on...some w/o!! I tried to shield my kids eyes as we walked past what I'm sure will be the first of many "topless" women sunbathing...
We're enjoing ourselves...and have taken a few fun photos. I'm not sure I have the cord to sinc the photos to the computer..sorry!!
I'll be back...love you all!!!
So, the kids and I have been having a great time...really relaxing and taking it easy. They are really enjoying the little treats that we've had--a wafer type cookie with haselnut-like nutella-inside...and then they are layered about 6 wafers high...they've been inhaling them! I'm wondering if that is what has led to our "digestinal unrest". I discovered the need to stay near a toilet for their sakes today...hmmmmm...they are enjoying a second bath today...could it be the new treats? I'm just wondering!
Yesterday we ventured out and walked down the Danube river, it was wonderful and beautiful...and we saw some very european scenes. For example, just enjoying the beautiful scenery around the river, people just jump off their bike, take off their clothes and lay out by the water's edge...some with speedo's on...some w/o!! I tried to shield my kids eyes as we walked past what I'm sure will be the first of many "topless" women sunbathing...
We're enjoing ourselves...and have taken a few fun photos. I'm not sure I have the cord to sinc the photos to the computer..sorry!!
I'll be back...love you all!!!
20 May 2007
Back from Mexico
All,
Just thought I would drop a quick note to let you all know that Jodi and I had a great cruise this last week, celebrating our 10 year anniversary. For a first time cruise, it wasn't too bad, and we think we could've spent several days on Catalina Island. I must say though....whoever told me cruise food was good, must be on crack though.....the first day, we walked into one of the eating areas, and it smelled like tiny asian men cooking their own sweat....no kidding. From then on, every meal was tainted for us, and we lost collectively around 30 pounds by never eating.
First day was in L.A...enough said...let me say that everything we see on 24, you can believe it will happne in L.A...the town deserves it.
We spend the next day in San Diego-which was fun, walking around and seeing everything downtown....and we had some good chocolate at Ghiradelli's.
Next day was spent on Catalina Island--which was awesome....I could go there anytime.
Last day was spent in Ensenada, Mexico, where I received a lobster type sun tan, and afraid to touch any food. We spent the day being harrassed by the locals, and observing how dirty everything is....granted...I don't think I will go back there...AGAIN. I will stick to Cancun and other "Resort Mexico" locations.
Hope all is well with everyone.
Just thought I would drop a quick note to let you all know that Jodi and I had a great cruise this last week, celebrating our 10 year anniversary. For a first time cruise, it wasn't too bad, and we think we could've spent several days on Catalina Island. I must say though....whoever told me cruise food was good, must be on crack though.....the first day, we walked into one of the eating areas, and it smelled like tiny asian men cooking their own sweat....no kidding. From then on, every meal was tainted for us, and we lost collectively around 30 pounds by never eating.
First day was in L.A...enough said...let me say that everything we see on 24, you can believe it will happne in L.A...the town deserves it.
We spend the next day in San Diego-which was fun, walking around and seeing everything downtown....and we had some good chocolate at Ghiradelli's.
Next day was spent on Catalina Island--which was awesome....I could go there anytime.
Last day was spent in Ensenada, Mexico, where I received a lobster type sun tan, and afraid to touch any food. We spent the day being harrassed by the locals, and observing how dirty everything is....granted...I don't think I will go back there...AGAIN. I will stick to Cancun and other "Resort Mexico" locations.
Hope all is well with everyone.
19 May 2007
IKEA-Mania
This morning I received a phone call from my friend, Frederik, regarding a "friends and family" pass to the pre-opening of Utah's new Disneyland, IKEA. Officially, the doors crack open on 23 May, but you can feel tent-pitching anxiety in the air. Do other cities have as many slumber-partying, tent-pitching crowds as Utah? For those of you that live outside of this Wasatch, what'cha think?
There was lots. And lots. Lots of lamps. Lots of beds. And lots of looking. I could have been purchasing, and in the ideal world, today would have been the day to do it — before the onslaught of public-purchasing comes next wk. I exercised a bit of self-constraint and refrained from the enticing, Swedish dishes and rockers (I did, however, purchase the Swedish meat-balls at the restaurant).
And if people ACTUALLY begin decorating their homes after-the-manner-of-I, I'm okay with that. I'm okay with it because it's smart, stylized, and non-spendy. It doesn't have the stuffed wild mountain goats like Cabella's, but what it lacks in camouflage, it certainly makes up in china and rugs.
I give it 4 stars, especially when you consider the fact that you are handed a MAP as soon as you enter the store and a friendly smile advising to "stay on the grey-painted road." Thanks, Dorothy. We are not in Kansas anymore.
There was lots. And lots. Lots of lamps. Lots of beds. And lots of looking. I could have been purchasing, and in the ideal world, today would have been the day to do it — before the onslaught of public-purchasing comes next wk. I exercised a bit of self-constraint and refrained from the enticing, Swedish dishes and rockers (I did, however, purchase the Swedish meat-balls at the restaurant).
And if people ACTUALLY begin decorating their homes after-the-manner-of-I, I'm okay with that. I'm okay with it because it's smart, stylized, and non-spendy. It doesn't have the stuffed wild mountain goats like Cabella's, but what it lacks in camouflage, it certainly makes up in china and rugs.
I give it 4 stars, especially when you consider the fact that you are handed a MAP as soon as you enter the store and a friendly smile advising to "stay on the grey-painted road." Thanks, Dorothy. We are not in Kansas anymore.
17 May 2007
Thoughts and Prayers
Hello family,
I am soliciting your prayers in behalf of my good friend Julie Cluff. She lives in Houston. She was driving to North Carolina over the weekend with 3 of her kids and dozed at the wheel. She lost her two youngest ones. They were 8 and 10. She is really struggling. She feels guilty. They were sleeping on a bed and not in seat belts. Please buckle up all the time and if you are sleepy, stop and sleep. She is so devasted. She really needs to accept the atonement and try to cope. I ache for her but know that the power of prayer is real. I love you all . Hug each other and express your love all the time.
Love
Amy
I am soliciting your prayers in behalf of my good friend Julie Cluff. She lives in Houston. She was driving to North Carolina over the weekend with 3 of her kids and dozed at the wheel. She lost her two youngest ones. They were 8 and 10. She is really struggling. She feels guilty. They were sleeping on a bed and not in seat belts. Please buckle up all the time and if you are sleepy, stop and sleep. She is so devasted. She really needs to accept the atonement and try to cope. I ache for her but know that the power of prayer is real. I love you all . Hug each other and express your love all the time.
Love
Amy
Summer Colds are a pain
Hey guys! We only have one more day of school! Yippee. Early morning seminary is done and the kids are finishing up. We can't wait. The only bummer right now is that 6 out of 9 of us have a nasty summer cold. What is with that?! I hate them. But it is not too much to bear. I won't complain. Happy Summer Time!
Amy
Amy
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