February recap
Posted By amy on March 3, 2010
Success is yours!
Posted By amy on February 20, 2010
Thought you might enjoy this short video. http://www.thestrangestsecretmovie.com/?cm_mmc=Responsys-_-WK-_-2.20.10-_-TSSCmovie
New Pics
Posted By amy on January 26, 2010
We got family pictures with the Chandler Family over the holidays before Brady and Sammy leave on missions. They turned out great thanks to my awesome neighbor www.suzetteandersonphotography.com
A Tribute to Grandpa
Posted By amy on January 17, 2010
This week we said our goodbyes to my grandfather Leonard Foster. He was a good man and we will miss him dearly, but are grateful he is free from the ugly disease of Alzheimer’s and his suffering can end. Below is a copy of the obituary and a few photos in memory of the funeral. I am so blessed to be from such a wonderful family. They are good people who do their best to serve others, live the gospel, and do what is right. What a legacy he has left behind! Love you Grandpa!
Leonard Foster Jr. was born in Idaho Falls on April 30, 1934 to Charles Leonard Foster and Martha Jane Billman Foster. He attended school in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High school. He was a hard worker and loved to keep busy. After graduation from high school he went to work for George Hartwell at Hartwell Excavating. In 1952 at a dance in Ririe, Idaho Grandpa met the love of his life Jean Taylor. They were married on April 1st, 1955 in Idaho Falls. In 1974, their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. In 1975, Hartwell Excavating and Kennedy Paving merged and it became H & K Contractors. Leonard became the Vice President in charge of operations and over the years he became the sole owner of H & K. Leonard took flying lessons and became a private pilot so as to cut down on travel time to out of state jobs. In his younger years Leonard liked to hunt and fish. Later on he took up snowmobiling and golfing. He also enjoyed playing his electric guitar. At one time he played in a dance band. He loved spending time with his sweetheart Jean and they travelled to many destinations together. Although Leonard never went to college he was a good businessman and full of wisdom. Leonard was an advisor and counselor to many who came to him for advice. Because of Leonard’s hard work he taught his children and grandchildren to work hard and become self sufficient. He is proceeded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and a sister. He is survived by his wife Jean Foster, 1 brother Brent Foster (Maureen) or Rigby; 3 children Wade (Cindy Foster), Debbie (Stan) Searle and Cheryl (Carl) Sanders, all of Shelley, 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
SNOW much fun in Idaho
Posted By amy on January 5, 2010
Merry Christmas all!
Posted By amy on December 25, 2009
We began the Christmas festivities on Christmas Eve with the Chandler family. We had yummy food, a short program, watched Forgotten Carols, played games, opened our first gift (new P.J.’s and a new book that Dan and I write for the kids each year). Then it was finally off to bed at midnight–who’s idea was that!
Christmas morning we had to wake the girls up to open presents and get the stash from Santa. We had just a few minutes to do that with the Chandler family and then it was off to Salt Lake for a Christmas breakfast with the Rivers/Palmer family. We enjoyed delicious food, good company, and more presents. Then we went to Grandpa and Grandma Rivers house for a movie and yummy dinner and of coarse more presents and alas we have returned home exhausted and yet trying to get ready to make the trek to Idaho for more fun, food, and of coarse presents. What a great holiday–we get to see all 3 families this year!
We hope you all enjoy the most wonderful holiday season!!!
Love the holidays!
Posted By amy on December 20, 2009
The holiday festivities have begun and it’s been fun! Dan had a work party where the kids got to see Santa and get some goodies. Shockingly they all like Santa this year and we’ve had no tears….that’s a first!
Then we had a great day with the Chandler/Nielsen fam at This is the Place Park yesterday. It was a wonderful day. We started with family pictures with the chandler family (post those when we get them), then a walk around Temple Square, watch the Joseph Smith movie, then enjoyed a family dinner at the This is the Place Park and then participated in the Candlelight Christmas they have there. It was a ton of fun. We went to a puppet show, made candles, crafts, and ornaments, wrote letters to Santa (which if you didn’t know the best way to deliver letters to Santa is to put them in the fire and the smoke goes straight to the North Pole—why didn’t I think of this earlier?!), visited a live nativity, walked through Elfland, danced, made Christmas cards, ate yummy treats, visit Father Christmas, rode trains, played in the snow….hmmm….am I missing anything else??? Oh yeah….sleep!!! We are exhausted but had a WONDERFUL weekend with family. Thanks for the memories!!!
Winter Wonderland!
Posted By amy on December 7, 2009
Loving the snow! Annalyce would play outside all day in it if I would let her…Erica is slowly warming up to the idea of actually “playing” in it.
All Aboard!!
Posted By amy on December 2, 2009
We had a great time at the Polar Express last night. Went to the North Pole, had hot chocolate and Mrs. Clause’s cookies. Then a visit from Santa and Christmas carols….sure got us in the spirit for Christmas. The kids had a blast!
Thanksgiving FUN!
Posted By amy on December 1, 2009
For Thanksgiving we headed north to visit with the Idaho family. We spent a few days in Island Park at the cabin where we played int he snow, went swimming, played games, and just relaxed. Then we hung out in Shelley for family dinners, games, Christmas decorating, went to Forgotten Carols, hung out, and just enjoyed time with family. It was a great week….unfortunately it’s back to reality today! Boy was the playing more fun!!!
