Garden Patch

We are busy caring for seedlings. As starters we have, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers (see above), bell peppers, and an assortment of herbs. In the planter boxes we have lettuce, spinach, peas and carrots growing already. Soon we will have more boxes made and I will get to start my sugar pumpkins. They are the small ones you cook with, I can't wait! (dinner rolls, bread, pie etc.) Ben is very into growing all kinds of hot peppers right now and desires to win the chili cook-off this year with the hottest. The chicken wire is to keep the cats out. Dad planted some sprouted potatoes to see if they will do anything. In the fall we will have a whole different crop.

Come out Come Out Whever You are

Has anyone seen "Global Warming"? This is a picture of TUCSON, ARIZONA! It snowed last night. It's February! Well I was just wondering if anyone has seen these...hotter days some people like to talk about.

A little about me:

I am going to start an online class soon. It is to become a certified medical coder/biller. I figured it was time to add to my credentials. This is also a job that will be easy for me to do part-time or from home should the need arise. I am still getting my health in order. It seems as if I am sensitive to changes that happen to me.

The temple

We are going to the temple tomorrow. Even though it is only 2 hours away in Mesa it is still an 8 hour day for us if we don't even stop to do anything else. 4 years ago in April we were married here. It was only the beginning to such a great relationship. I would still do it all over again.

A Taste of Gratitude

My grandfather enjoys giving and has favored me with gifts of the jewelery kind. These are just a few pieces I have acquired.

Christmas Joy

Friday after Christmas decided to be an extra cold day. My husband took some frosty southwest pictures.

We had my uncle's family and my brother's family join us for Christmas. Fun was had by all.

Kids performing "Rudolph Rap" and showing off their pictures.

Before the aftermath

Lilian was "giving" me presents from Santa.

Merich Nathaniel Schaupp

Look at this cute baby! Merich is pronounced more like Merrick. He was born on November 29th 6lb 7oz (now 6lb 13oz) and 19 inches long. He is healthy and eating well. If only I could queeze him in my arms. Denver is so far away.

A New Baby

My sister is going to have a baby today! We are excited to meet this little guy. As soon as my mom has pictures (she going to Denver today!) I will post them.