The Bridal Shower, May 25, 2013

In celebration of the wedding of the year in our family, we had a bridal shower for Melanee at our home.  We got to finally meet Melanee's mother, Crystal; her grandmother, Marge; her Aunt Marsha; her sister, Molly; and her sister-in-law Heather.  These are wonderful people.

There was a theme to this shower - aprons.  Melanee received about 5 aprons - all handmade.  One of them was for Curt - it was camo.  The second theme was choppers - she got 2 by-hand and one electric one. 

It as a beautiful day and we had a great family visit.  Thanks to all our family who supports us!  Here's a few pictures of the event.

L-R: Melanee, Shanna, Neala, Carol, Brittney, Molly, Molly's baby.

L-R: Molly, Heather, Linda, Grandma Marge, Aunt Marsha.

Swinging - it's that time of year and the Blessing of Tyce

Marc spent the month of May on a "some assembly required" project.  What a fun backyard addition.

 

Look how Tyce has grown; he can't swing yet though.  He is good for Theron but cries when I hold him.  Okay what aura am I emitting?

On the May 5, 2013, Marc gave Tyce a blessing and an official name Tyce Neal Schaefermeyer.

He has changed a lot, in this picture he is smiling.

Mother's Day - May 19, 2013

I dearly love my mother and thank her for all she has done for me over these many years.  She is the most kind person I know.  She will literally give you the shirt off her back if you needed it.  She has always been a people person; she loves to talk to others and she loves to tell stories about all of us.  Yes, sometimes it's a little embarrassing, but you now what?  That's her way of telling us she is proud of us and loves us.  Mom, I love you.

My dear sweet daughter, Adrian, is another woman that I honor.  I appreciate that she was such an easy child to raise with such a sweet spirit and happy countenance.  She has had her share of struggles but she is so resilient that no one knows.  There have been many times I have wanted my testimony to be as strong as hers; many times I envy her weekly Temple days; and often I envy how great she is with Cameron and Taylor.  She is a great mother, a great woman in the gospel, and a tremendous daughter!  I love you Adrian.

I admire my daughter-in-law, Brittney.  She has so much energy and is such a wonderful mother and wife.  I love how you love Marc.  You expressed in your testimony that he keeps you grounded; thanks for recognizing his creative ways.  I can't imagine how some of her days must be - three small children, running a surgeon's office, and doing all other things around her home that require her attention.  Brittney has such a good heart.  She is always aware of her relative's needs and always aware of birthdays and other special events.  I also love the sugar cookies she makes and lets the kids decorate each holiday; that is so special to see these little ones stand at our door and honor us with these cookies.  I love you Brittney.

Melanee, you are not a mother - yet, but I love how you love Curt.  You understand his humor, you understand his work-aholic ways, and you love him for who he is.  We can't wait to see you as a mother; you will be a very special mother.  I love you Melanee.

Thank you all for the special flowers.  Happy Mother's Day to all.

It's Getting Closer - The Wedding

We are down to the last 6 weeks or so before the wedding.  We have talked to Joanne Clapham about the flowers, the chairs and tables are ordered, I have an outfit, the food is coming together, and the house is - well - the house is still being built.  As Curt said, 'most people rent a reception center, I'm building one.' 

I'm anxiously awaiting the preview of the invitations. 

Melanee is cleaning a closet for Curt's things - just looking at his room, it will have to be a big closet. 

Our family bridal shower is scheduled for May 25. 

Melanee and Curt registered at Target; but Melanee wouldn't give into letting Curt register at Marine Products or the Ford store.  He has also tried to register at Cabela's.  Melanee, hold your own he will push the envelope in fun and jest.

As of today it's just 38 more days.

Easter with the Family

It is only on rare occasions that our entire family is together, this Easter was one of those rare occasions.  It was wonderful to eat dinner together, watch the kids look for Easter eggs and roll Easter eggs.  The one thing I noticed right off was the age difference of Cameron and Taylor and Mason and Ali Jo.  I had a very good idea (oh, I like thinking of something novel once in awhile).  Theron had a great time hiding the color coded eggs - Cameron's were blue; Taylor's were green; Mason's were yellow and Ali Jo's were pink.  It's so good to have a little girl that can be attached to pinks.

By color coding the eggs, we controlled the hunt and everyone got equal eggs and of course the dollars that were in them.  Not to forget the adults, each one of us got one egg with our name on it and a whole five dollars.  Wow, what a pay day.

Theron and I had a great time boiling 4 dozen eggs, coloring them and then giving them to everyone to throw down the hill -- why do we do an Easter egg roll? 

Easter is not just for fun and family, but it is all about the atonement of Jesus Christ.  My dear family he has made it possible for us to be together forever, let us all live in such a way that we will make his unselfish act the greatest thing in the world.

We are spending our childrens inheritance

This is the year of big purchases.  For some time, Theron and I have been thinking about trading the motor home in on a truck and 5th wheel trailer.  Well, we did it.  We went to the RV show in Salt Lake and tramped through at least 30 trailers (it really seemed like 130).  We found this one that we liked the best and that was big enough - we wanted a 31 foot and ended up with a 36 foot one.  It has a fireplace, central vac, king bed, 3 slide outs, a large shower, and a double refrigerator. 

 We literally bought the cart before the horse this time - the trailer needed a pick-up truck, so we traveled to our good friends at Murdock and purchased a one-ton Chevrolet diesel - I wouldn't have a stinking diesel was our saying all these years and now we own one.  Well, it doesn't stink, the new ones have some filter that makes it so it doesn't smell.

We were ready to roll - we waited a good three weeks for the trailer to be delivered and then took a two day trip to Crystal Hot Springs in preparation for a week trip to the drags in Las Vegas.

Theron has been working feverishly to finish the "basement" in the trailer by putting slide-out shelves and racks, buying lots of hoses and things.  This will be a luxury to go camping now - they call it "Glamping" - glamor camping.  It is nice to recline in our lazy boy chairs or lay on the couch in a comfortable position to watch TV.  As you can see, Theron doesn't have to travel far to eat and relax!

This will be our travel life for a while - as I have said - I'm tired of airplanes and such and traveling all over the world.  I'm content to stay on land and ride and walk around.  There are so many neat places we have seen and need to "re-see" and places we haven't seen and need to "see".  We are ready to hit the highway!

Cameron turns 11 years old

Where does the time go.  I remember when Cameron was just a little baby and then a toddler and now he is 11 years old.  He graduated from Cub Scouts and is now officially a Boy Scout and can start working on his Eagle and all the merit badges leading up to that achievement.

Cameron also competed in the District Math Competition!  Wow, what an achievement.  Good going Cameron.  I also can't believe that it has been one year since he broke his femur bone in the motorcycle jump of the year.  The doctors all say he is just fine and should grow to be a tall, nice looking, creative, fun, smart young man -- well maybe grandma embellishes a little for them - but it will be true.

Happy Birthday Cameron!

The big box is the race car!

Grandpa and I gave him a 9 generation family history chart.  We want him to remember who he is and how many people are depending on him to make this life count.