Saturday, January 31, 2009
Progress report
Pinewood Derby Champion
Grandson Jayse Johnson, age 8, was undefeated in the College Ward Pinewood Derby. There were 26 contestants. He and his dad, Bryan, received help and pointers from Uncle Brandon, who is a pinewood derby freak. If you need help or secrets for a car to beat the competition, contact Brandon.
Jayse was the only contestant who received an award...a trophy stand for his car. It says:
Jayse came over to show us his speedy car and what he won. Way to go, Jayse!!!! We're proud of you! (I wasn't able to capture his usual charming smile, and those valentine boxes look like Mickey Mouse ears.)
1st Place
College Ward
2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
38th Wedding Anniversary
Today is our 38th Wedding Anniversary. We celebrated by going to church. So exciting! Actually, last night we got something to eat at Arctic Circle (now that's really exciting) and then went to a movie. The last movie we saw was a year ago in Tucson. We are just a boring couple. We'll just have to say we are going on a fifteen day Hawaiian cruise for our anniversary.
This morning there was a snowstorm with big flakes. When we got married it was cold but a beautiful, blue skied day. We got married in the Logan Temple during Reed's semester break at Washington State University, so we made our first home in Pullman, Washington. We moved 8 times in 4 years and settled in Millville, Utah, where we lived nearly 30 years. For the past 4 years we have lived in Nibley, Utah.
We had 5 daughters in just under 8 years. I can't believe we will soon be a family of 30! Reed and I served in the Logan Temple for 2 years and on a mission at Heber Valley Camp for 6 months. Besides our family and the church, we enjoy reading, boating, fishing, 4-wheeling, hiking, eating out, gardening, bird-watching and traveling.
This morning there was a snowstorm with big flakes. When we got married it was cold but a beautiful, blue skied day. We got married in the Logan Temple during Reed's semester break at Washington State University, so we made our first home in Pullman, Washington. We moved 8 times in 4 years and settled in Millville, Utah, where we lived nearly 30 years. For the past 4 years we have lived in Nibley, Utah.
We had 5 daughters in just under 8 years. I can't believe we will soon be a family of 30! Reed and I served in the Logan Temple for 2 years and on a mission at Heber Valley Camp for 6 months. Besides our family and the church, we enjoy reading, boating, fishing, 4-wheeling, hiking, eating out, gardening, bird-watching and traveling.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Courtney's (& grandma's) quilt project
Courtney & Hailey got flannel fabric, yarn and batting for Christmas. After sewing the fabric together, we put Courtney's quilt on the frames downstairs. The quilting frames were constructed by Reed's Grandpa Ransom...Courtney's Great-great grandfather. I wonder how many quilts have been made on them.
The backing and yarn ties are brown
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Who is moving?
We have 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 4 granddaughters and 3 grandsons who will be moving in the next few months. Obviously, one family is Jill's. Who else? I don't know if I should announce the other one so I'll wait. But their home will hopefully go on the market next week.
The Schvaneveldt home is under the bubble. On the outside, the roof has been shingled, the garage doors are on and stucco is mostly done. Inside, the sheetrock, taping and texturing are finished, the bathroom cultured marble is partially done, and tile floors and paint will be next. Things are on schedule. Everything looks great!

The Schvaneveldt home is under the bubble. On the outside, the roof has been shingled, the garage doors are on and stucco is mostly done. Inside, the sheetrock, taping and texturing are finished, the bathroom cultured marble is partially done, and tile floors and paint will be next. Things are on schedule. Everything looks great!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
MEXICO
We went for a winter get-away to Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico from January 10-17. It was wonderful to get away from the cold and snow. The temperature was perfect. We didn't do a lot but we sure enjoyed relaxing. The time passed too quickly. The following several posts are pictures of our vacation. This post is of all the miscellaneous shots which didn't fit in with the other post titles.
MEXICO...Rythmns of the Night
We went by boat to Las Caletas. I forgot to wear my sea bands and I felt a little queasy. There is no electricity there. Everything was lit by torches and candles. The use of cameras was banned during the program as it is copyrighted. Of course they want you to purchase their CD. Here are a few pictures before and after the program. We had a tasty meal by candlelight. This experience reminded me a little of a Maori program and dinner we had in New Zealand.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
MEXICO...animal life
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