I just wanted to take a moment to share with you the happiest news of the summer! After a two hundred dollar part from the Saturn dealership and a very long evening of mechanical work my little car, Manchet Thurston is once again "up to snuff" and shifts like the day I drove him off the lot.
This is all thanks to my wonderful husband Jesse who put a lot of time and effort into fixing this car.
My favorite part of the fixing process was when the car was parked on the curb so that Jesse had enough room to work under it and my elbow hit the emergency break causing it to roll off. Luckily Moses was in the car with me (rather than under it) so he wasn't squished, but it sure made the process more difficult for him...he had to think thin.
We have missed dear Manchet Thurston. I am so happy that he has been repaired. It will make our lives so much easier.
THANKS JESSE!
18 July 2009
09 July 2009
The Quest for the Perfect Picture
The story of two girls and their camera...
It has long been known that Miss Heather is willing to do just about anything to get a good picture...This trip I decided to join in. Here we are giving the people what they wanted...silly poses for great pictures.
Later, while at a scenic overlook in Kolob Canyons, we decided that we needed a "falling off a cliff" picture...to go along with all of the other ones we took.
We got up close and personal with that there rock, and had dad help a little by supporting on of our legs...
Here you can see Heather demonstrating this delicate process.
Success!
Another Success!
We were pleased as punch!
It has long been known that Miss Heather is willing to do just about anything to get a good picture...This trip I decided to join in. Here we are giving the people what they wanted...silly poses for great pictures.
Later, while at a scenic overlook in Kolob Canyons, we decided that we needed a "falling off a cliff" picture...to go along with all of the other ones we took.
We got up close and personal with that there rock, and had dad help a little by supporting on of our legs...
Here you can see Heather demonstrating this delicate process.
Success!
Another Success!
We were pleased as punch!
08 July 2009
Cedar City or Bust
I was so excited when my mom invited me to go to Cedar City with the family for the 4th of July. I have missed "campin" out with them since I got myself hitched. The day came and they picked me up in Nephi on their way down. Poor Jesse had to stay home and work.
The most important stop of the day (to me at least) was in Beaver for some delicious ice cream. Here you can see the caravan parked on the side of the road. I love the sight of these two twin trucks and trailors (well almost twin). They remind me of all of the other fun trips we have taken.
Here you can see a couple of Happy Campers in the back seat of Soda Pop's truck. Heather was gracious enough to let me share that back seat...usually she is the only one riding with them.
We spend a lot of relax-y time on this trip. It was rather enjoyable. Here are some more Happy Campers lounging in the nice weather at the County Aire Estates Rv Park.
This picture was taken to recreate the Chair Folding Incident of 2009 in which Della turned to sit in her antique camping chair and ended up in the grass. Heather claims that it depicts the actual event almost perfectly.
We decided to take in the sites of Cedar Breaks. It was breathtaking and well worth our time.
Please take the time to notice how much my facial features mirror my mother's. This is something that I LOVE about me!
We also enjoyed a lunch picnic each day. I loved it!
Mom sure can make a mean chicken salad sandwhich. I ate more fresh vegetables in that one weekend than in a month on my own...veggies are expensive.
The Next day we visited Kolob Canyons and it was equally beautiful.
My dear Grandma Lucy rode in the car with Pop Corn, Heather, and me...she used her Super Senior Citizen Power to get us in for free. Good thing too because even though it was beautiful, one hour of site seeing is not worth $26
I caught these Cool Cats taking in some shade.
All in all it was a great trip and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I can't wait for the next one!
Thanks Mom, Popsicle, Grandma, Grandpa, and Heather for being such great company and for letting me tag along, and another thanks to Grandpa and Heather for sharing your pictures with me. If I had been left to my own devices, this would have been one short blog post.
Love, Della
The most important stop of the day (to me at least) was in Beaver for some delicious ice cream. Here you can see the caravan parked on the side of the road. I love the sight of these two twin trucks and trailors (well almost twin). They remind me of all of the other fun trips we have taken.
Here you can see a couple of Happy Campers in the back seat of Soda Pop's truck. Heather was gracious enough to let me share that back seat...usually she is the only one riding with them.
We spend a lot of relax-y time on this trip. It was rather enjoyable. Here are some more Happy Campers lounging in the nice weather at the County Aire Estates Rv Park.
This picture was taken to recreate the Chair Folding Incident of 2009 in which Della turned to sit in her antique camping chair and ended up in the grass. Heather claims that it depicts the actual event almost perfectly.
We decided to take in the sites of Cedar Breaks. It was breathtaking and well worth our time.
Please take the time to notice how much my facial features mirror my mother's. This is something that I LOVE about me!
We also enjoyed a lunch picnic each day. I loved it!
Mom sure can make a mean chicken salad sandwhich. I ate more fresh vegetables in that one weekend than in a month on my own...veggies are expensive.
The Next day we visited Kolob Canyons and it was equally beautiful.
My dear Grandma Lucy rode in the car with Pop Corn, Heather, and me...she used her Super Senior Citizen Power to get us in for free. Good thing too because even though it was beautiful, one hour of site seeing is not worth $26
I caught these Cool Cats taking in some shade.
All in all it was a great trip and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I can't wait for the next one!
Thanks Mom, Popsicle, Grandma, Grandpa, and Heather for being such great company and for letting me tag along, and another thanks to Grandpa and Heather for sharing your pictures with me. If I had been left to my own devices, this would have been one short blog post.
Love, Della
04 July 2009
Survival of the Fittest
Starring: Heather Childs and Della Moses
A lovely family outing to Cedar Breaks turns dangerous quickly as Heather lures Della to a "scenic overlook"
(should have been Della's first sign)
A lovely family outing to Cedar Breaks turns dangerous quickly as Heather lures Della to a "scenic overlook"
(should have been Della's first sign)
My Toes Hurt!
While campin out with my sweet sister Heather, I had a recollection...
July 9th 2007, very early in the morning...
H-dizz: (wakes up)...TURN OFF THE LIGHT
Della: I'm reading
H-dizz: Turn off the light. MY TOES HURT! Turn it off.
It was a strange enough request that I couldn't deny her.
July 9th 2007, very early in the morning...
H-dizz: (wakes up)...TURN OFF THE LIGHT
Della: I'm reading
H-dizz: Turn off the light. MY TOES HURT! Turn it off.
It was a strange enough request that I couldn't deny her.
02 July 2009
"...One boy to go with, to talk with and walk with..."
The single most repeated piece of advice given from Jesse's mom, Jacque so far since we were engaged has been to walk together everyday. She and Mike have done so for a very long time and she feels it is one of the biggest ways that they have strengthened their relationship.
Jesse and I had never really tried this...because we are lazy. But recently we have been getting FAT (due to the laziness) and I have been talking about walking for a while. I finally insisted.
It was a silly start...Jesse was sitting on our front porch putting on his socks and shoes and looking for any reason to not go. "Della! There's a scar on my knee...I don't know where it came from...but we can't go." or "Della! I can't go, I didn't comb my hair today." If you know Jesse Moses you know what goof he can , but as we got started we would point out houses or cars to each other and say "what do you think about that one?"
Our walk was so relaxing, and it felt good to be outside. I really got a glimpse of what Jacque was talking about and I hope to make walking a daily routine.
Jesse and I had never really tried this...because we are lazy. But recently we have been getting FAT (due to the laziness) and I have been talking about walking for a while. I finally insisted.
It was a silly start...Jesse was sitting on our front porch putting on his socks and shoes and looking for any reason to not go. "Della! There's a scar on my knee...I don't know where it came from...but we can't go." or "Della! I can't go, I didn't comb my hair today." If you know Jesse Moses you know what goof he can , but as we got started we would point out houses or cars to each other and say "what do you think about that one?"
Our walk was so relaxing, and it felt good to be outside. I really got a glimpse of what Jacque was talking about and I hope to make walking a daily routine.
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