Nov 26 - Two Trees Up

For some reason we put up two Christmas in our house. Today Micah, Mariah and I put up our fake tree. Wendy and Tyler went to the cabin and cut down one for our basement.

Now we have to get them decorated.

Nov 25 - Finishing up with Yard Decorations

Tyler and I put up the rest of our Christmas yard decorations. Tomorrow we start on the inside. I will be glad when this is all done.

Nov 24 - Thanksgiving

Ok, I am having issues with my camera phone. Not sure what is going on. I had a great picture of my dinner which included the world famous Grandma Noodles. I also had some pictures of several people eating.

So instead you see two groups three groups of people. One is looking at ads for tomorrow (or tonight depending on when you go out) shopping. One is playing a game. And one is watching her football team lose. I will let you guess which one is watching the game.

Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 23 - Getting Ready for Tomorrow

Wendy spent the day getting ready for tomorrow. She baked two pies and gathered ingredients for homemade rolls. She baked a Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake and an Almond Joy Coconut pie. They look fantastic. Almost too good to eat......almost.

I had a picture but for some reason my phone didn't save it. Sorry. The below pictures are leftover.

Nov 22 - Super 8

This was a fun movie. Really enjoyed this when we saw it this summer.

Nov 21 - Doing some shopping for Thanksgiving

Today we did some shopping for Thanksgiving. We will be spending the time with the Bates family. Should be a great meal.

Nov 20 - Puzzle Time

Mariah broke out a puzzle today. She has been working hard on this one. I think this is also a puzzle that we have done in Denver.

I miss my family down in Denver. Wish we could have gone there for Thanksgiving.

Nov 19 - Nap Time for Bogey

Bogey only has a few thing he loves. The only thing missing from his things is a bone (and of course the kids). He has shoes and his stuffed dog. Kind of a cute picture.

Nov 18 - Christmas List - Try #

I post one selfish thing a year.  My Christmas list.  I will try and get other members of my family to give me their list so shopping for them will also be easier.


Last year I posted my Christmas list because I thought it would make shopping for my Christmas gift easier.  I was trying to save everyone time and effort.  Little did I know that all my friends went out of there way to get me things NOT on my list.  Let me be perfectly clear - You DO NOT need to think outside the box.


This is the same list (and pictures) I posted last Nov 17, 2010, with the exception of the trip to Hawaii and a new computer.  It looks like we are going in July (can't wait to go with the Welchs!).  The cruise to Alaska is still on the table.  You should have been saving all year for these items and, as a forewarning, things that don't make it under the tree this year will still be on the list for next year.

60 inch plasma TV screen
Ford F150 Fully loaded (of course), any color will do
14 x16 foot shed (for my workshop)
New woodworking tool to go in shop
Entertainment center (for the 60 inch plasma)
Gift certificate for our kitchen expansion (around $30,000)
5 Cruise tickets to Alaska
New Side-by-side 4 wheeler with trailer (see below picture). Which will be pulled by the new pickup truck

This is just a partial list so if you need more ideas, please give me a call!

Nov 17 - Tebow Time

Again, my TV shows that the Broncos won. Tim Tebow play horrible for 55 minutes, but he played great the last five. Driving 95 yards to win the game! It is Tebow time in Denver.

Nov 16 - Funny Text Message

Below is a text message I sent to Jody. I never got a response, wonder why?

Nov 15 - First Present of the Season

Guess who has the first wrapped gift of the season? My guess is Becky. But in the Welch home it is one of my gifts to Wendy. This is something I try and do every year. I usually have the first one wrapped (and the last one).

Nov 14 - Tyler enjoying the evening

What did people do for fun before all these hand held gaming systems? Good thing I am too young to remember.

Nov 13 - Too Early?

These lights came on the Nov 1. I think that is early to turn them on. And this is coming from someone who had their lights up (but not on) all year.

Nov 12 - High School Football

These pictures were taken yesterday at our state high school football game. It was the semi-finals. We ended up loses but we had a chance to win it in the final minutes. It was a fun game.

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day

This is the proclamation that Micah read yesterday

Today there is, and perhaps there always will be, conflict in the world.  Like other things of value, freedom does not come cheaply.  Part of the cost has already been paid by Americans who answered the call to military duty, when their country needed them.  But another part of freedom's cost must continue to be paid long after the guns have been silenced.  This debt is owed to American's veterans.  Let us continue to help those veterans in need with the greatest possible compassion and efficiency.  We can best pay tribute everyday by recognizing what they have achieved and joining them in there resolve to keep America strong and free.

The President’s Veterans Day Proclamation

Nov 10 - Micahs Veteran School Program

Tonight Micah's 5th grade class put on a Veteran program. Tomorrow they will put it on for the school. Micah is doing the Proclamation. She did a great job.

The bagpipes playing was awesome.

This is a great reminder for me to put out our USA flag tomorrow. Words can't express my gratitude for all our veterans and their families. God bless America.

(I have better pictures on my other camera)

Nov 9 - Drakes Deception

Today I picked up another game to play. It is called Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception. This is one fun game!

Video games have come a long way since Pong

Nov 8 - Youth Temple Trip

Tonight our youth did 312 baptisms in the temple. We had 47 of our youths how up and they did a great job. We also ate dinner with them in the temple. They were there for about 4 hours and where reverent and patient. Very proud of them.

Also, the work on the temple grounds is over. It now has a water fountain out front.

Nov 7 - Out for Dinner

Tonight we went out to dinner at Sizzler. Micah like it and no one else cared.

Nov 6 - Is my TV broke?

Today my TV said the Denver Broncos won their football game. This can't be correct, can it?

Nov 5 - Boo Boo

Yesterday Micah got a boo boo on her forehead. She got this while playing at the Bates home. She said the ground was too high and she hit her head while playing on the swing.

Nov 4 - New Seat Covers

It was time to get new seat covers for my pickup. They were not fun to put in but they look ok.

Nov 3 - Bishop Storehouse Work

Tonight some of our youth went to the Bishop's Storehouse to restock the shelves. We had a great turnout and our youth did a great job.

Nov 2 - We have a mouse

Don't know if you have this problem or not, but we have a mouse in the house. In fact we have several of them.

Nov 1 - Party Anyone

One week from tonight Mariah wants to go to the midnight release of Inheritance. I guess it is some new book that comes out next week. Only problem is her mean old man won't let her go on a school night.