Wow, it's been a while since I blogged (is that what you call it? That sounds like another slang term to take the place of "Ralphed"). Anyways, things sound just about the same as they did a year and a half ago. The cows and calves are doing great, I'm still not into the summer cabin yet (I'm gonna have to resort to something diabolical) but it is painted, Cliff is still the Bishop and is going to have to start cussing right in church, I guess, to get realeased. I have survived teaching the Gospel Doctrine Class (if I just study the basic 5, I have a better chance of not spreading false doctrine) and the shop is doing great, Surprise! (There is a web-site at "sweetpeaantiques.net) We do have another couple grandkids though, and another on the way. You can read about them on their blogs. We got to go on vacation after all and poor Cliff had to sit through a time-share presentation to get plane tickets (he's gonna be mad at me for some time over that one) but Hawaii was sooooo worth it! We stold some of the grankids and went to Disneyland for Christmas Eve, that was a hoot. It is the 2nd happiest place on Earth. I guess we've had a great year with all kinds of other stuff thrown inbetween. I'll try harder to keep up with this...bloggin'. Maybe Colton can show me how to put some pictures on too. By, Tammie

Katelynn

Since ---- has frozen over, I'll update anyways.

Colton has said I will learn how to use a computer when ---- has frozen over so... Tara's here and she is going to show me how to do this (better get your muff's out Colton). Cliff had a good year. The weather cooperated for shipping and we got a good price for the calves. Of course, there weren't enough calves, so things will be tight this next year, but I've heard that before and still got a vacation out of him. Cliff is in his 5th year as Bishop so will be getting fired soon. They say you make 20% of your Ward mad every year, so by the time 5 years pass, they've got to find another. (just kiddin', he's learned to love it and is doing a great job!) I have actually been released from working with the youth for the last 7 years and they are going to try me out with grown-ups. I'm teaching Gospel Doctrine now and there's lots of stretching and growing pains going on (spiritually speaking of course) but I love getting into the "Thick of Things" in the scriptures again. The "Shop" is off to a great start. We are fully rented out and are keeping the customers coming, even after the honeymoon of Christmas and a new shop in town. It's alot of fun and it gives me a whole other reason to shop! Tara has had to work full time at the Pharmacy so she doesn't get to spend as much time at the shop as she wants, but she stops in every now and then to make sure I haven't messed things up too bad. We had a great rain and the creek in the back yard swelled up and took away our trampoline, but we got the neighbors floated down to us so we're all looking for poles to put us back jumping. I'm sure you all know how to find out how my kids are doing. My washed out version isn't as entertaining as theirs anyways, so you can look up first hand at their sights. (I'm not sure about Destry's though. It's my duty as his mom to check him out and make sure he's behaving himself... on line anyways) Well, that does it. I'm going to try to find some pictures and put them on too. WOW, won't that be scary Colton?

Sweet Pea Antiques

How cute is this?? If you are ever in Camp Verde, with nothing to do, stop by and see all the great things at Sweet Pea

Antiques!

Sweet Pea Antiques

Well, it's almost time, and lots of stuff has been happening. Mom didn't have time to post much, she's been painted and nailing and gluing and hanging, and it's looking great. Nikki helped me hack into her blog so that all of you can see what's been keeping her so busy. Hope you all can stop in sometime and see her new "baby". It's turned out very cute and my favorite part, a little room for the shoppers to drop their kids so they can browse without little fingers to bump things!