Thursday, January 1, 2009

Final memories of 2008



Jordan came home from his mission.


We held our annual Sunday before Christmas family get-together on the 21st.










Brenda, Roger, & Scott were
here from far away Michigan











We played our candy bar
right-left game again

















We had a really white Christmas
It has been a super wonderful year
Good-bye for now and Happy 2009
to all!!!!




Thursday, November 20, 2008

Life changes every once in a while. On November 9th Merrill was sustained as Bishop of the Caldwell 5th Ward. Instead of the phone ringing because someone needs a key or it won't work, or the toilet in the bathroom in plugged..... the phone rings and someone needs other kinds of help..... but the phone rings..... so we don't get lonely or bored.... If he does get bored he builds cages for moose.... new hobby?

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

A Trip to Kansas

What a beautiful time of year to travel!!
First day we went to Ephriam & spent the
night with Gayleene & Richard........ Then...
We drove down through southern Utah on
Highway 70. Then took 50 down through
Colorado by way of Gunnison, Monarch Pass,
Salida, Pueblo, to La Janta where we stayed
the 2nd night. I loved seeing that part of
the country. Monarch pass was especially
Interesting!! Was snowed on even!!
We ate lunch in Dodge & went to one
of their museums.... then got out of Dodge!
We got to Derby late afternoon & Brock
was so glad to see us........















Raegan was glad for more attention too.












Merrill spent a couple of days putting in a tile floor in one of McDavitt's bathrooms & we
had a great time with the kids......
Halloween was fun..... Raegan dressed
in her costume the entire week before. After
she went out to a few houses 'Trick or Treating'.
She came home & helped give out treats. She
would stand @ the door & call out, " Come to
my house, people.... I have treats for you!".











They have a really fine Zoo.... where we
spent Saturday Nov. 1




















Brock Maxwell Bastian was given a name &
blessing by his daddy, Steven on Sunday Nov 2.
Now back to home & business @ hand...................

Friday, October 10, 2008

Favorite things.... late summer


So I am learning how to do this blog thing. Thought it would be fun to show our garden cause it is like a jungle out there!!!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Bastian Family gathering

The Bastian family met @ Ephriam @ Gayleene & Richard's house for a family get together for a few days the end of September......... It had been a l o n g time since all were together. Merrill & I, Lewis & Gerry, Stan & Kathy, Gayleene & Richard, & Roger spent a few days eating, visiting & enjoying the beautiful area close by their home.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

no time for blogging

I may have time to write something tomorrow. Love G Bastian