tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199341162012-01-30T13:28:44.449-07:00Sister Snoopy SpeaksA place for my thoughts, ideas, ramblings, obsessions, and whatever else tickles my fancy<p></p><p><p><p><p><p></p></p></p></p></p>Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.comBlogger11981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-75480543020145062922012-01-29T20:06:00.001-07:002012-01-29T20:06:40.347-07:00My lil MP's Graduation (Part 2)My lil MP asked me a while back if I would go to her graduation. How could I say no? Circumstances were such that I didn't know whether I could go until about two weeks ago but miracles occurred and I was able to go, though I went by myself. Now that was a frightening experience! I was actually second-guessing myself the night before. Did I really want to go do this? Honestly? No. Not Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-51676315323027375442012-01-29T20:06:00.000-07:002012-01-29T20:06:00.852-07:00This Whole MP Thingamajingy (Part 1)My daughter graduated from OSUT this week. For all of us civvies, that is "One Station Unit Training". It's where rather than going to BCT (Basic Combat Training aka Basic Training) and then on to AIT (Advanced Individual Traning) in separate cycles, the solder stays within the same unit from start to finish. It is about 20 weeks total. She left for Fort Leonard Wood, MO back in the middle ofSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-74605288184342762402012-01-15T20:47:00.000-07:002012-01-15T20:47:28.475-07:00The Dawning of UnderstandingPrior to graduating from high school and going to MP school, my daughter was a member of an Army Reserve Teen Panel, a part of ARFP. She'd go to different places all over the country every six months. Participating in this panel helped influence her decision to go Army Reserve and ROTC. Anyway, turning 18 and graduating from high school ends their membership (she actually replaced her older Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-43364833919530654582012-01-10T17:48:00.001-07:002012-01-10T17:51:11.486-07:00Only 50 DaysThat's it. That's how many days are left until my missionary returns home. Until this past week, I've sort of been not thinking about it, I guess. It's always been in the future. In a couple years or next year. So far down the road, why even begin to think about him Returning With Honor.
Oh I've kept track of the milestones as each one has passed. In the last few weeks, there have been a Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-39399209815086881502012-01-09T20:52:00.000-07:002012-01-09T20:52:04.491-07:00Change is InevitableLife is full of change. There's not much we can do about it. Some things, though, stay the same. Usually.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, my congregation is called a ward. In my church, we don't church-hop if we don't like the bishop (equivalent to a pastor) or other members. It is a geographical area that the only way to attend a different ward is to either Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-21605332941407317172011-12-31T16:53:00.000-07:002011-12-31T16:53:54.079-07:00I {Heart} KittiesWith my daughter being home for Holiday Block Leave, we decided to head up to my mom's to visit. The visit was sweetened with the news that my mom had adopted some shelter kitties and a dog the week before Christmas. Road trip!
In the snow. And wind. No Tetons this time around. :(
But we took over 600 photos of kittens in various activities as well as a few of the family snow ball fight.
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-43183981611865774062011-12-24T16:30:00.002-07:002011-12-24T16:30:35.410-07:00Merry CHRISTmas!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-85622066953695404962011-12-08T14:29:00.001-07:002011-12-09T14:11:19.765-07:00The Truck is Home But...Living in a suburban neighborhood like I do, it's inevitable that you become adapted to the comings and goings of your neighbors--even if you really don't have much contact with them. I married a home-body who doesn't like to socialize very much so other than waving at them on the street or seeing them at church, we don't interact with our neighbors very much. But like I said, I'm very well Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-80541233827483640212011-11-16T17:37:00.000-07:002011-11-16T17:37:24.233-07:00My Lil' MPGot a photo in the mail the other day.
That's my baby girl!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-2900524473108362482011-10-26T15:18:00.003-06:002011-11-16T17:33:39.044-07:00A Long Story ShortOnce upon a time, several decades ago, a little girl lived on the island of Maui. Oh how she loved living on that island, it was her own personal paradise. Her mommy took her to the beach every day, often twice a day. Once in the morning to swim, then the whole family walked the beach a block from her home in the evenings.
It truly was a piece of heaven for this little girl. There was only Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-87148611250587946712011-10-17T01:09:00.000-06:002011-10-17T01:09:28.811-06:00The Key of Kilenya, My Very First Book ReviewA while back, an e-friend asked me if I'd be willing to read her daughter's book and give a(n honest) review. I told her that I'd love to. I'm always up for a good read and am usually willing to try new things--like a book review.
The book came in the mail and I opened the package in anticipation. My heart sank as I read the description on the back of the book and realized the story was in a Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-35846948761778524862011-10-10T18:31:00.002-06:002011-10-10T18:31:38.046-06:00A Child's Prayer, Missionary StyleI love missionaries!!!
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-45802776611661832942011-10-10T12:04:00.000-06:002011-10-10T12:04:23.786-06:00Where Did the Respect Go?There is a photo going around on Facebook of a man in a wheel chair standing at attention while Old Glory passes by in a parade. He is the ONLY one standing.
Why is that? I was raised by one of the "Greatest Generation." He taught me so many things that I have passed on to my children. Why aren't the children from others of that same generation teaching their children and they teaching theirSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-8846337974003737342011-09-11T07:00:00.004-06:002011-09-11T07:00:06.557-06:00RememberingHas it really been ten years? A decade? Man. It seems like just last... month? year? But a decade?
I've written about where I was in a previous entry. Here's the link. I shared photos a few years later of the original Healing Field in Sandy. Here's a link to that.
In honor of the 10th anniversary, I thought I'd share photos I took last night at the Healing Field in Sandy again. This Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-5651466821185909822011-09-09T17:14:00.000-06:002011-09-09T17:14:22.833-06:00ReminiscingI'm a tad OCD. More obsessive than compulsive, probably. *heavy sigh* But yeah, I'm OCD. One of the things I'm OCD over is dates. I remember dates. And when the anniversary of those dates comes around every year...
24 January
1 February
8 February
Valentine's Day
17 February
19 March
26 April
3 April
1 June
Father's Day
21 June
23 June
1 July
17 Aug
31 Aug
9 September--uh, yeah.
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-56578561965827870962011-08-17T10:37:00.000-06:002011-08-17T10:37:45.166-06:00A New TitleI have a new... title. Yeah, title.
Yesterday, this little girl
Flew to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, to start basic training in the Army. She'll attend AIT there at the MP school. Once finished, she'll start school in the ROTC program to become an officer. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole thing.
That she's old enough...
MP? Her dad was an MP when she was born and MY Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-71581584237282841422011-06-23T07:26:00.001-06:002011-08-06T16:18:22.158-06:0017 MiraclesI don't claim to be a movie buff. I pick and choose which movies I want to see with care. Some don't get seen until they're out on DVD--though sometimes I find myself wishing I'd seen it on the big screen (The Next Three Days). Others I'm there within 48 hours of opening day (Pirates!). A recent new release, 17 Miracles, was one I really wanted to see I just didn't know if I wanted to watch Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-55740228867133758012011-06-23T00:36:00.004-06:002011-06-23T00:36:00.458-06:00Another Year, Another BirthdayHere's my half-hearted birthday wish, seeing since I haven't missed a single birthday in five years...
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-91261251454034731922011-04-22T08:22:00.021-06:002011-04-22T12:00:43.843-06:00None Were With HimIt's the Friday before Easter, the day traditionally believed to be the day that Jesus Christ hung on the Cross and died so that we may live. I choose to share with you a blog post I made a couple years ago on another blog. I've come a long, long way since I wrote it--and I have a long way to go. I hope you can feel the peace I've felt as I've re-read this talk from General Conference two yearsSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-14086139236080614462011-02-14T16:11:00.000-07:002011-02-14T16:11:30.049-07:00Can Valentine's Day Trauma Be Fixed?I wrote this post three years ago about why I have such a humbug attitude towards Valentine's day. Since it's Valentine's Day again, I've been pondering my last comment...
Perhaps it's my attitude. Perhaps it's like someone who's scared of dogs after having gotten bit by one when they were little. I don't know. I wish I could have a better attitude.I'd really like to have a positive attitude Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-80323356280822417832011-02-10T18:47:00.000-07:002011-02-10T18:47:35.527-07:00Thanks for the Memories!
The longest tenured professional sports coach, Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz abruptly resigned today. I feel like there's been a death in the family. :( :( I've only been a fan for the past 14 years so I can't imagine the Jazz being coached by anyone else. I really, really hope there is no truth to the rumors that have been swirling around since the news broke about lunchtime today.
It's Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-43202946383251782552010-12-24T12:30:00.000-07:002010-12-24T12:30:27.996-07:00The Reason for the Season
Merry CHRIST-masSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-61747294137805630252010-11-25T10:33:00.000-07:002010-11-25T10:33:02.651-07:00Happy Turkey Day!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-37231356583503562992010-11-22T15:38:00.000-07:002010-11-22T15:38:51.385-07:00One of Those BirthdaysYesterday was my birthday.
I was born in 1970.
Uh, yeah. I can't even say it.
I don't feel like I'm that old. Heck, I don't even look that old... I don't know why I'm struggling with this particular birthday.
Anyway, I found myself reminiscing about other 0/5 birthdays over the past *gulp* few decades...
1975: My brother who was born three days earlier came home from the hospital. I wasSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-8669887439485846632010-10-31T18:44:00.000-06:002010-10-31T18:44:11.212-06:00Snoopy's Birthplace
I just returned from a trip to Minneapolis this week. Seeing since St. Paul is the birthplace of my favorite dog, I just had to make the trip across the mighty (ha ha--at least in MN) Mississippi River to check out the statues.
Charlie Brown and Snoopy
I really wanted to see a couple Snoopy statues from Peanuts on Parade 10 years ago but my companions got tired of looking so.. *Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-37825307767877785892010-09-22T21:32:00.001-06:002010-09-23T17:31:33.048-06:00A Surreal Experience, Part 3
On Tuesday, 21 Sept, hubby and I decided to revisit the places we went Sunday night to see the extent of the damage. We also went a little four-wheeling in my Pacifica *chuckle* to try to get closer to Rose Canyon, which was still under mandatory evacuation until this evening (Wednesday).
Looking towards The Cove & Rose Canyon
Hot spots
West flank still on fire
One of the homes Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-55712706283730599932010-09-22T15:38:00.001-06:002010-09-22T15:40:12.468-06:00A Surreal Experience, Part 2Monday morning dawned bright and sunny. The smoke was no where near like it had been at sundown the night before.
Still working on the east flank. I then turned my camera to the west...
In spite of the apparent evidence from the night before (the 11-midnight photos), all the homes looked intact!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-77016477995299629232010-09-20T09:58:00.053-06:002010-09-22T15:40:34.664-06:00A Surreal ExperienceWow. What a difference twelve hours makes.
Last night at this time we were debating whether or not we should evacuate as a result of a raging wildfire that was blocks away from our home. We were just yards outside the mandatory evacuation area but stayed at our home. When you have two cats and a goldfish, it's a little challenging.... Especially when it's late at night.
I had noticed a Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-50594471319683770722010-09-20T03:34:00.001-06:002010-09-22T15:41:06.380-06:00Herriman Utah "Machine Gun Fire"A link to my Google/Picasa photo album chronicling the Machine Gun Fire that threatened Herriman, UT starting 19 September 2010.
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-66076435186728559482010-09-20T01:57:00.001-06:002010-09-20T02:06:35.855-06:00My Mountainside....Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-73747921860728800832010-09-19T22:20:00.001-06:002010-09-20T01:13:27.904-06:00Fire? Seriously?The last one? That's from my driveway.Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-84936224083527999472010-09-13T10:56:00.002-06:002010-09-13T18:07:14.016-06:00Appearances Can Be DeceivingI tagged along to a doctor appointment that my husband had on Friday. He had emergency surgery a little over a month ago and this was a follow-up. I have to admit that I was rather pleased with his surgeon & how he included me in the conversation we had about preventing, or at least trying to control the issue. After spending something like ten minutes describing and explaining a couple tests Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-58874512793972500422010-09-08T17:25:00.002-06:002010-09-09T10:09:09.749-06:00The Last Song (Spoiler Alert)I like Miley Cyrus.
So sue me.
There is a "but" with that, though. I like her acting. Not too fond of her music although I really do like "The Climb" and I'm very disappointed in her recent behavior/music/attitudes... Ultimately, though, it's her choice.
I still like Hannah Montana. Call me simple minded or whatever but we watch it as a family (yes, that includes my husband) and enjoy theSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-81460915496438114422010-07-27T15:32:00.000-06:002010-07-27T15:32:47.620-06:00Obsession?Okay, well, not exactly...
I wrote several years ago about the respect I have for Karl Malone. I didn't think I'd get the chance again to meet him after he moved his family to Louisiana...
Never say never....
This past Saturday was his 47th birthday and he decided to throw a birthday party at his Toyota dealership in Draper. Uh yeah, this Snoopy girl was so there!
Nearly eleven years ago ISister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-3078636904623346512010-07-19T17:40:00.001-06:002010-07-19T17:41:51.941-06:00Running WaterSome photos I've taken of a couple rivers in southeastern Idaho
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-86044831455483271152010-07-12T16:23:00.000-06:002010-07-12T16:23:23.631-06:00My Favorite MountainsI love mountains. Always have.
But these are my favorite!
I'm biased towards the Idaho side... *grin*Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-39660172908352644542010-06-23T04:31:00.017-06:002011-10-02T23:35:48.709-06:00Birthday, Birthday
REMEMBER that things aren't always what they seem, regardless of what people may say.Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-71706576207947652062010-05-27T17:40:00.002-06:002011-10-17T16:40:27.671-06:00Updating Far Away Places with Strange Sounding NamesAbout three years ago, I made a list of all the places that I can remember I've been in my life. I thought it would be fun to bump it--and add ones I left off as well as new places that I've been in the three years since I did the original list.
Sydney, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Auckland, New Zealand
Victoria/Vancouver Island, BC
Vancouver, BC
Seattle
Nogales, Mexico
Big Island of Hawai’Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-38183034558732442182010-04-04T12:11:00.000-06:002010-04-04T12:11:21.974-06:00He is Risen!
Happy EasterSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-53774931620825178612010-03-30T15:18:00.000-06:002010-03-30T15:18:20.711-06:00Too Funny!General David Petraeus, the commander of USCENTCOM, spoke at BYU this past week. He started off with the top ten reasons why BYU graduates make good soldiers... Read and enjoy, even if you're not a BYU grad!
10 — They have already been on many a mission.
9 — Army chow is no problem for folks accustomed to eating green Jell-o and shredded carrots.
8 — It's not a problem if they don'tSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-2914185568082915402010-03-23T12:40:00.000-06:002010-03-23T12:40:47.288-06:00A New Blog My son, Greg, is serving a mission for the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints. He is currently in the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, learning how to speak Spanish and to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Monterrey, Mexico. Because I'm comfortable with the blogging format, I decided to create a new blog that details the experiences of his mission. I've beenSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-33014269336469890332010-03-17T14:46:00.000-06:002010-03-17T14:46:11.721-06:00Kiss Me, I'm .... Something!Happy St. Patrick's Day!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-4446218531780189932010-03-03T10:20:00.001-07:002010-03-03T10:21:24.226-07:00It's Just Common SenseMove over and slow down when you see a police officer at a traffic stop on the side of the road!
(That's my friend, Kris in the video.)Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-32322215232862321462010-01-26T18:28:00.001-07:002010-01-26T18:29:04.253-07:00Sum Fave LOLzsee more Lolcats and funny picturesSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-13471202007222785282010-01-15T16:26:00.000-07:002010-01-15T16:26:23.297-07:00Hot Pink Earplugs, Poofy Pillows, a Rookie, and the CavsThe Jazz played the Cleveland Cavaliers in the late game on TNT last night.
And it was late!
Jazz were up by as much as 12 with three minutes to go but they started missing foul shots and LeBron (is he even human?) James caught fire. I gave up watching with 40 seconds left in the game and the Cavs up by 4 points--89-85, I think. In went my pretty hot pink ear plugs and over my head came the Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-31304183728170408082010-01-12T12:56:00.000-07:002010-01-12T12:56:37.346-07:00Classic Sister Snoopy--Jerks, A Mathematical Equation?There are some blog posts here that I'm rather *ahem* proud of that I thought I'd bump up as a refresher. *chuckle* This is one of my all-time favorites from two years ago. I've gone through and reworked it though, because some things don't apply right now. I also believe the mathematical equation still somewhat holds true as a possibility in regards to men and their jerkish behavior. Ya Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-61905129954705509512009-12-31T17:14:00.002-07:002009-12-31T17:14:15.322-07:00Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-49321319679272691902009-12-25T10:11:00.002-07:002009-12-25T10:11:46.187-07:00
Hope you're having a joyous holiday...
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-21639736011451270272009-12-22T19:31:00.000-07:002009-12-22T19:31:33.292-07:00Updating Places I've BeenOkay, so maybe I'm a little bored this evening. *wry grin*
visited 35 states (70%)
Create your own visited map of The United States
visited 13 states (5.77%)
Create your own visited map of The WorldSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-62536350589472021582009-12-19T18:43:00.000-07:002009-12-19T18:43:30.366-07:00Gingerbread House--Sister Snoopy StyleWhat.... *very big grin* Hello. I'm Sister Snoopy!!!!!
glitter-graphics.comSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-84179705666025488062009-11-11T11:55:00.003-07:002009-11-11T11:56:08.841-07:00Who, Me?see more Lolcats and funny picturesSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-29684511101377709692009-09-30T12:26:00.001-06:002009-09-30T12:27:31.898-06:00Nineteen?Greg's turning 19 today. *gulp*Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-78461123958973573152009-09-29T13:20:00.000-06:002009-09-29T13:20:30.185-06:00A Confused MotherMother Nature, that is. I have WeatherBug on my desktop and this is what I saw when I noticed the bug flashing.
Alerts for Salt Lake CountyNumber of Active Alerts:
2
Go to alert detail:
1
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There are 2 active alerts issued by the National Weather Service for Salt Lake County
ALERT 1 - Red Flag Warning
A FIRE WEATHER WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9:00PM MDT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-57246873792408271192009-09-22T14:00:00.000-06:002009-09-22T14:00:07.018-06:00Season PremieresIt's that time of year again... Woo hoo!!!!
I've noticed that there are a few new shows that look interesting that I may take a gander at. Of course I'm anxiously awaiting the season premieres of my three faves: CSI:, Smallville, & Ghost Whisperer. Only problem is that the CW moved Smallville to Fridays, opposite of Ghost Whisperer. Good thing for DVR!!! Now the decision to be made is Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-23014995997922333002009-09-04T21:07:00.001-06:002009-09-04T21:09:25.765-06:00Who Am I?Who Am I?'WHO AM I'I was born in one country, raised in another.My father was born in another country.I was not his only child.He fathered several children with numerous women.I became very close to my mother, as my father showed no interest in me.My mother died at an early age from cancer.Although my father deserted me and my mother raised me,I later wrote a book idolizing my father not my Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-74510858014657034052009-09-03T09:53:00.004-06:002009-09-03T09:54:15.740-06:00It's Not A Train, I Tell Ya!see more Lolcats and funny picturesSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-73650629530762890782009-08-14T22:35:00.004-06:002009-08-14T22:37:44.532-06:00Fascinating VideoIsn't it amazing what astronomers can find in an "empty spot" in the night skY?Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-64049223660246164072009-07-24T15:28:00.001-06:002009-07-24T15:28:39.774-06:00That's my congressman!!!That's my congressman!!!
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-26563328321878999532009-07-01T12:12:00.001-06:002009-07-01T12:17:23.939-06:00Two YearsI love you, Daddy.I'll see you at the veil.Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-91308633175732998742009-06-29T14:13:00.004-06:002009-06-29T14:21:40.251-06:00Sweet 16HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLIE!!!love you...Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-11894535388987575752009-06-23T00:52:00.019-06:002009-06-25T13:37:52.467-06:0040
Thinking of you, oh ancient one
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-77911567462202125402009-06-21T00:56:00.006-06:002009-06-21T00:56:01.262-06:0012
HAPPY 12TH ANNIVERSARY
HUNNY BUNNY!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-43149859862436012252009-06-11T17:00:00.001-06:002009-06-11T17:01:40.070-06:00Love Story Meets Viva la VidaI love instrumental music--especially piano. Came across this one the other day and I'm just head-over-heels with it.Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-53121973661728987692009-06-10T13:19:00.002-06:002009-06-10T13:20:24.189-06:00A Teen No Moreglitter-graphics.comHappy 20th Birthday, Alex!!!!! Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-58158412204173397482009-06-09T13:38:00.002-06:002009-06-09T13:41:25.680-06:00Zack's Back!!!!Oh My Cats... You have GOT to see this clip!
The Return of Zack Morris!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-36545438095517480902009-06-02T15:38:00.000-06:002009-06-02T15:38:30.228-06:00Go Ahead....You know you wanna say it....
see more Lolcats and funny pictures
Awwwwwwww.........Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-50582505894544675452009-06-01T01:17:00.015-06:002009-06-01T12:47:28.918-06:00Happy Birthday Zoey!Zoey is two years old today!!!!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-83655352099099123912009-05-29T00:03:00.002-06:002009-05-29T00:03:46.417-06:00Aw, So Cute!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-41237566413009118302009-04-30T23:53:00.000-06:002009-04-30T23:53:21.436-06:00Too Cute! (Yes, Another LoLCat or Two)
see more Lolcats and funny picturesSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-42768702351632811502009-04-26T20:55:00.000-06:002009-04-26T20:55:25.482-06:00Okay, That's Just... Ewwww.....I came across this article at MSNBC today (you can read the entire article on the MSNBC site).
Police: Man cut pacemaker from dad's chestIowa man faces attempted murder charge after alleged pocketknife assault MANCHESTER, Iowa - Authorities in northeast Iowa say a man faces charges accusing him of cutting a pacemaker out of his father's chest.That's...
Ewww....
With a pocket knife?
*shudder*
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-55381372910720552772009-04-24T18:55:00.000-06:002009-04-24T18:55:54.814-06:00Oh My... A Chocolate Fueled Car?!?!I can't even comprehend....
And it can reach speeds up to 145 mph?
Read the story here!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-56550282446815857602009-04-03T16:51:00.000-06:002009-04-03T16:51:07.213-06:00Have To ShareI have a "new" friend these days who used to be my favorite radio DJ growing up in Rexburg. Not sure how that happened but it's really a small world! Anyway, my friend, Barney, shared a link that has been used quite a bit in the few days since he shared it with me... And coming from a former DJ... *tee hee hee*
Internet radio rocks! I go back and forth between the 80s channel and the Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-48229835454436627422009-03-26T17:27:00.005-06:002009-03-26T20:55:59.940-06:00Herding SheepUh, yeah...Too much time on their hands?Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-71660311721449736682009-03-20T18:06:00.000-06:002009-03-20T18:06:45.305-06:00Spring!!!!Yay!!! It's finally the first day of Spring!
It's also my grandpa's 109th birthday--happy birthday Grandpa!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-53440784933546969742009-03-10T16:00:00.002-06:002009-03-10T16:09:30.921-06:00Mmm.... Meat LoafI woke up this morning with a craving for meat loaf. My meat loaf. My meatloaf is basic--ground beef, oats, eggs, onion (oh rats, I forgot to buy the onion today), with a sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard on the top. It's nothing fancy--in fact, I think it's a Better Homes & Gardens recipe. Yep. Modified, of course, like the majority of my regular recipes (I use rolled oats rather Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-37448335585716601502009-03-03T16:12:00.009-07:002009-03-03T16:27:39.097-07:00The WindI've been told that the places I lived while growing up were windy more often than not. Every afternoon like clockwork the winds would pick up across the channel between Maui and Lana'i, making things nasty to be on the beach. Then there's Rexburg... Or so I'm told. All the time.
I honestly don't remember the wind in Rexburg. Seriously. I remember wind storms here and there--but not a Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-11810249358325710942009-02-25T21:39:00.000-07:002009-02-25T21:39:53.586-07:00For Real?The fish in this video are absolutely amazing!
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-69049479411974823342009-02-24T15:48:00.000-07:002009-02-24T15:48:29.299-07:00After All--You Know This GuyA person would have to be living primitively under a rock in this day and age if they lived in Utah and had no clue who Larry H. Miller is. He has placed his mark and/or name on nearly everything in Utah from college campuses to sports teams to auto dealerships (we've bought our last four vehicles from dealerships he owned) and everything in between--including the movie theatre my two adult sonsSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-6280886727934477422009-02-13T15:58:00.000-07:002009-02-13T15:58:16.777-07:00It's Over My HeadI challenged myself to something today...
Reading the entire Stimulus Bill (Click on the "Bill Text A/B" to read it) that Congress has or will be voting on. Yes, the language is above my head and below my knees but I can pick out snippets here and there that I sorta-kinda understand. Legaleze isn't something I understand--or even care to understand.
Apparently it's over a thousand pages in Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-34190382938166735212009-02-03T17:42:00.013-07:002009-02-03T18:36:24.161-07:00Taco Salad (Another Recipe)Huh. I normally don't tend to post recipes but for some reason the past few days... *grin*
Anyway, we were supposed to have taco salad on Sunday but it got pushed back until today because I went up to my inlaws for dinner Sunday and neither hubby or ds2 were home last night to enjoy the taco salad...
It's something I actually created (with help from nsdxh) 20 years ago, I believe, in GermanySister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-82705098182814466102009-02-03T09:32:00.002-07:002009-02-03T09:34:15.982-07:00Draper TempleI mentioned a few days ago that my boys and I toured the Draper LDS temple. I found a link today that has photos of the interior. It is truly a beautiful and peaceful place.Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-55893689167933249052009-01-31T21:42:00.010-07:002009-02-01T21:54:08.901-07:00Yummy Dinner (Recipe Included)Hubby disappeared for a few hours this afternoon and when he came home he had some yummy looking pork chops along with some other cool stuff he picked up at the grocery store.
We decided to have taco salad tomorrow and enjoy the pork chops this evening. I grew up with Shake n Bake and apple sauce so that's what my family gets.
Our menu was shake 'n' bake pork chops with apple sauce, french cutSister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-13934725886203654402009-01-30T13:03:00.000-07:002009-01-30T16:09:32.199-07:00Draper Temple Open HouseMy boys and I are heading up to the Draper Temple and its open house in a few minutes. I'm excited because Mr. J. loves to go to the open houses. It's pretty cool that we've been able to attend two of them in just over a year--Draper and the Rexburg Temple open house a year ago. We'll be able to attend another one when our new temple, the Oquirrh Mountain Temple, has its open house later this Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-21395654525993778132009-01-25T17:47:00.001-07:002009-01-26T13:33:44.092-07:00Recipe RequestWendy requested that I post the recipe of the brownies that I referred to in a previous post. Here ya go? (And it's Chocolate Cake brownies)From Better Homes and Gardens "New Cookbook" (1982) Chocolate Cake Brownies 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1/2 cup butter or margarine1 1/4 cups sugar2 eggs3 squares (3 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled (never did this, Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-51413994334103515182009-01-23T13:48:00.001-07:002009-01-23T20:39:10.636-07:00Good BooksA forum I'm a member of has a thread going about good children's books. I, of course, am participating because I have always loved to read.
My mom taught me how to read when I was either three or four. I can't remember which year but I've nearly always had a book in my hand ever since. In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm well over the million pages read in my lifetime mark--especially since I've Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-29643423374924372082009-01-22T17:57:00.000-07:002009-01-22T18:08:38.587-07:00Can't Figure It OutThere was a gang-related shooting at a high school in the Salt Lake Valley yesterday. The victim died as a result of his injuries. It's really sad because apparently the kids involved were all Sophomores and according to KSL, the victim wasn't possibly even in a gang. Such a waste of life.
I guess the thing that I can't figure out is a statement made by the shooter's uncle to KUTV. He told Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-49495963430085821092009-01-22T14:00:00.001-07:002009-01-22T14:11:21.178-07:00Playing with BackgroundsI'm experimenting with different backgrounds today.
Half the fun, at least for me, of blogging is working on the design of my blog. I don't claim to have any artistic or computer training *ha ha* but I like the fun widgets and gadgets that abound in the blogging world. I really like the ones that are free!
Anyway, this is my latest acquistion for backgrounds. If you've been around SSS or Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-27312366927349163882009-01-21T15:45:00.003-07:002009-01-22T12:44:19.782-07:00Mmm... Brownies!Once upon a time, a long time ago, I used to bake from scratch. My specialty? Brownies from the Better Homes and Gardens (red checkered) cookbook--and not just a single recipe. I excelled at Blond Brownies and Cake Brownies. The blond ones were made with brown sugar and had no chocolate in them--kind of like chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips. I think making them is where I Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-303013869361437702009-01-15T21:15:00.003-07:002009-01-16T16:23:02.199-07:00YES!!!Fifty-five minutes of stress for less than thirty seconds of pure GSR bliss...
*happy tears*
But it was totally worth it...
HE GOT THE GIRL!!!!!
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-4310122260216276612009-01-15T12:07:00.000-07:002009-01-15T12:18:04.595-07:00Hand-Me-DownsI'm doing some work around the house today, hanging pictures and adding to my plate collection. As I walked out into the garage to grab a hammer, I paused to look at all the tools we've accumulated over the years. I don't remember how many tools Hunny Bunny brought when we got married but I know we've bought a few over the years. I also know that I had an awful lot of hand-me-downs that I'm Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-46062298751894142372009-01-13T13:45:00.000-07:002009-01-13T13:51:51.092-07:00That Time of YearTime for my favorite kind of (non-chocolate) candy...
Oh yeah!!!
After buying a bag of Neccos and a bag of Brach's yesterday, I've decided that the Neccos are better tasting by far... Maybe it has to do with Neccos appearing to be made in New England while Brach's are made in Argentina according to the bag.
Neccos taste like I remember them tasting--different flavors for different colors Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-50350134099038959152009-01-10T19:27:00.000-07:002009-01-10T20:10:23.027-07:00Yummy Chocolate*sigh*
Okay. I admit it. I'm a chocoholic. I've always been a chocoholic. I love brownies. Snickers are definitely a favorite. I even like 3 Musketeers.
One thing I really, really love though is actual German chocolate. Chocolate made in Germany? *sigh*
Anyway, Santa gave my hunny a Lindt hollow chocolate Santa in his stocking for Christmas and for some crazy reason he didn't want it Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-28052046944437673882009-01-10T18:37:00.000-07:002009-01-10T18:41:12.473-07:00WalMart GrowthI came across this... flowchart/flashchart? earlier today about the growth of WalMart since it was first started all those years ago. I know, it's not really a true flow chart but I'm not sure what to call it.
Anyway, WOW!!!!
My first experience with WalMart was 19 years ago in Louisiana. I remember the "Made in USA" banners that hung from the ceilings in the stores I went in. Back then, of Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-72219593258079467982009-01-08T12:24:00.000-07:002009-01-08T12:53:28.735-07:00Point Spreads?It's probably safe to say I have a phobia about any form of math above a certain level of algebra. My brain shuts down and a wall goes up. I didn't even attempt geometry although I took the upper level algebra class twice in high school to try to pull a "B" out if it. Uh, yeah... Didn't work.
I'm not sure Statistics falls under math although I've heard that it's a different type of math. *Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-33253848988660084892009-01-07T15:54:00.000-07:002009-01-07T16:22:34.133-07:00Weighing in on College Football and Who Should Be Number OneA big thing going on around here these days is how the University of Utah is undefeated and theoretically should be the number one college football team in the country. Seeing since I've lived the longest in Utah (over 15 years compared to 11 years in Idaho), one would surmise that I would agree. Not so fast. Yes, the Utes are undefeated but look at their schedule. One of those wins was Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-41052591151874297932008-12-31T22:33:00.000-07:002008-12-31T22:36:23.007-07:00Welcome 2009Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-84360534742059107592008-12-24T22:05:00.000-07:002008-12-24T22:06:07.977-07:00Merry Christmas!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-64800551183361065902008-12-18T21:52:00.001-07:002008-12-18T21:52:42.805-07:00Funny VideoThis is hilarious!!!!
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-1232596646353390872008-12-16T16:41:00.000-07:002008-12-16T16:44:36.495-07:00Follow-Up to a Musical MondayI decided to google my favorite Christmas song and was very surprised by two things: My Musical Monday from two years ago is second behind a YouTube version of The Ballad of the Christmas Donkey!
I love this song and I'm not alone!
Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19934116.post-45094197517820249512008-12-03T20:22:00.000-07:002008-12-03T20:23:25.165-07:00So Cute, So True!Sister Snoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17636345118631491359noreply@blogger.com2