SUPER BOWL PAR-TAY

OK FAMILY WHERE IS THE SUPER BOWL EXTRAVAGANZA GOING TO BE HELD? I THINK WE NEED TO HAVE ANOTHER FOOD CHALLENGE!! WHO MAKES THE BEST WINGS? HOT, SPICY, SWEET & SOUR ,TANGY, SUPER HOT, SUPER MILD, BBQ, WHATEVER YOU THINK IS THE BEST. ARE YOU UP TO IT? I'LL HOST IF YOU WANT AND LET YOU KNOW THE PARTICULARS LATER. WHO WILL BE THE " WING DING WINNER" ?WE'LL SEE. LOTS OF LUCK! ! KERRY (THE RIB QUEEN)

My Sweetheart's Finished Project

Just thought I'd show off my new kitchen tile. My sweetheart got this project finished just in time for the holidays. It was just close enough to Christmas that I did'nt have time to put up my tree because my fridge was in the spot for the tree. Oh well, that makes it way easier to take down the decorations. We were a little worried that the large 20" tiles might not be the best size for such a small space but it actually makes the room look larger. All in all it turned out super! This weekend Chris, Matt, Tara & Quentin went to the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fights in Pocatello. A few local boys were participating as well as our grandson. They all were victorious in their efforts and the fans were pleased. I stayed home and went to a non-contact (Mostly) sporting event, Basketball at the high school. This week we have a full schedule of B-Ball and wrestling.. The 7 & 8 grade Boys start this week so we will go watch Kade & Curtis start their run of School Team games. One of the boys already broke his foot before they even started.

Biggest Loser

Last nights biggest loser was a boost to my diet start. At least I don't weigh as much as the contestants did. My goal is to stay on my diet at least as long as this BL show is on and see if my efforts pay off! My biggest obstacle is the excercising part, my knee has bothered me for quite a while now and I've used it as an excuse. I decided last night that if those people could do it with the problems they had I must just be weak and so I'll buck-up and do something even if it isn't much. In the long run it will probably make my knee stronger. Maybe when the weather gets a little better (OK who am I kidding) a LOT better, I'll be ready to walk......

Happy New Year

The new year is here and the temperature is way to cold! I'm spending way to much time wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket. We have been so blessed this holiday season. We had the family over on Christmas Eve and were planning to go to Kay Lynne's for Christmas Day but the road to their house was CLOSED and so everyone came to our place again. At least Kay Lynne's family was able to get out and join us. Matt and Erika got stuck on their way to our house and Kendall rescued them (after getting stuck himself). We exchanged gifts and ate way to much good food, as usual. Chris had his annual birthday BASH (literally), ordering the Ultimate Fight Championships on PPV. Who knew grown men could enjoy watching their own kind beat the stuffing out of each other with so much screaming???? The new year brought an outing to Kay Lynnes for an evening of food, mafia, and Rock Band fever! I sang the only song that looked remotely familiar ( only because it was a remake of an old song). They need to make a 60's 70's 80's version. Today (Sunday) was a welcome relief, we only had Church and an ordination (Look out girl's Keegan's sweet 16). We look forward to warmer weather and lots more family get togethers in 2009. Chris has also been hunting alittle for coyotes and rabbits, and lucky for them he hasn't been to successful. I almost forgot one more thing, Race Dawg turned 1 last week and is running as fast as those little short legs will go. He is the best natured little boy ever, even if he dosen't feel well. And he loves to tease his 4 year old sissy. Hopefully soon I'll figure out how to post from my camera.

BUUUUURRRRHHHHH!!!!!

Oh how I am longing for those

hot summer nights. The older I

get the more the cold bothers me.

My favorite place right now is in

the recliner with a fuzzy blanket

wrapped aroundme. The only problem

with that is that I have to fight with

Chris for the premium spot! The

tile project is in final stages with

only the grout remaining. YEAH!

Tomorrow is my baby girl's B-day.

She is truly one of my best friends.

We talk every day, sometimes numerous times. We have so many likes and hobbies in common that there is always something we need to do

together. Sometimes she even makes something up so she can come to Blackfoot.

She especially likes to go shopping with me cause she knows that mom usually

picks up the bill. She has also given me two of the sweetest grandkids ever. Race

hasn't felt well the last couple of days but dosen't pu up to much of a fuss. Macee

gave a talk today in primary and is taking a Cheerleading-Tumbling class which

she loves. Tara is a great mom and goes above and beyond for her little family.

Have a GREAT day sis!!

Progress

The tile project is coming along nicely. Poor Chris is spending
more time on his knees than on his feet. His time allotted to
this job is running out faster than anticipated. We bought
20" tiles which seem alittle big but I think it looks terrific.
Hopefully we'll be done in time for the Christiansen Kids
Christmas party but just in case I have Pizza Hut's #
memorized. I still haven't put up any Holiday decorations
(actually I'm still putting away the Halloween ones)
It's hard to get in the mood until the tile mess
is cleaned up. I'm starting a couple other things,
painting a Barbie house that Chris built for our neice
a couple years ago, it will get some new decor and
possibly some "Highsical Musical" flair. Macee
is inheriting it and will be so excited to play dolls in it.
Tosh just went home to Chicago after a few days
at home. It was storming there and the thought of
it wasn't very appealing to him. In the big city
the snow turns grey then black in a hurry with all
the traffic and hustle and bustle of the crowds.
He will be back in a couple months to visit again
and hopefully can come at Memorial Day to go
to Summit Creek, which he hasn't done for a
few years. He has promised Macee if she will
walk flat-foot he will take her to Disneyland she
tries but it's a hard habit to break. She loves to
see uncle Tosh and talks of him often.
Well It's off to a Basketball game today to
watch our nephews play. We love following
SR Sports, especially when we can watch family play.

Chris' New Project

Oh I forgot to mention that to add to my LIST
Chris decided to tile the Kitchen, NOW!! Thanks
to my brother Keith for this one. He is building
a new home and all the guys helped out last weekend.
For a year or so we have talked abour tiling but
until now hadn't ever got to serious. But now that
its the count down to Christmas, it's now magically
time! We bought the tile yesterday and are gutting
the kitchen tomorrow. Wish us luck in getting it
done in the next 10 days............................