I've Been Tagged !!

For all you married people out there! Tag your married friends that you want to know about!I am old and probably Boring, but here goes

1. When is your "engagement" anniversary: March 29,1968
2. When is your "marriage" anniversary: June 13,1969.( Friday the 13th)
That's 40 years this June.
3.How long have you known your spouse:43 years
4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: 1and 1/2 years
5. Altogether? 43 yrs
6.Where did you meet your spouse for the first time: At Roy High School
7. What is your spouse's full name: Robin Bennett Arnold.
8.Do you have any children yet: yes
9. How many: four beautiful daughters ! and 11 grandkids !!!
10. Do you have any house pets:Yes, two dogs, Sassy, and Bernie
11. Do you own a house or rent: We own a house
12. Do you live in the country or town/city: City
13. What is one of your favorite activities together: We enjoy going out to dinner, four wheeling, singing together, and traveling.
14. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: We Love Hawaii
15. How many siblings (including in-laws): 9 he has 4 and I have 5
16. What church do you attend: Alpine Christian Church ( when we go).
17. Is this the church you were married in: No, we were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church
18. What town is your current address: Roy
19. Do you work or stay at home: Stay ay home and work !!
20. Where did you honeymoon: Jackson Hole Wyoming
21: Leave a piece of marriage advice: Don't fight over the small things, and never go to bed mad. Let each other know that they are appreciated. .....Remember that they came first because when the kids leave, it will be the two of you again.

Had to share pictures

Jeanie sent me some pictures of her boys riding their horses. Jake is 12 and loves to make funny faces. Ryker is 4 and he called me and was so excited that he rode his horse all by himself !!!

Guess Who's getting Married !!

Our Grandson Kyler Harsha is engaged to a darling girl, Kaylee Bell. They are getting married in September. CONGRATULATIONS !!!

January in Arizona

Here's a few Pictures I took of the beautiful scenery. The shadow of the cactus looked to me like A Mother holding a Baby.


Well Robin and I had our first little taste of being Snowbirds as we headed to Quartsite AZ for the month of January. We got there about the 10th and came home on the 6th. We stayed at an RV Park called "Wagons West ". It is about 18 miles east of QUartzite. It was so fun. They have so many nice people and Lots of activities going on. There are several RV parks in the area and someone always has something happening. Robin made his debut by doing a show and several Jam Sessions. Every Day there is one at some park in the area. He has 3 shows booked so far for next year.
We had a lot of fun going on Four Wheeler rides and Finding Rocks !! Robin has become somewhat of a Rock Hound. The club house has several classes going on. I took wire wrapping classes and Line Dancing. They have Pot Lucks, and of course BINGO nite. ! I think we are getting old, because we had FUN !!
I enjoyed taking pictures of some of the scenery. The cactus is so beautiful and on our rides we saw Longhorn sheep. I thought a month would be so long, but it went by SO-OO fast. Next year we will probably stay longer if we can.
We are glad to be home. It was so warm down there, and nice to get out of the snow and cold, but it was nice to be back home.

My little "SANTA BABIES, Aren't they Cute ?

I can't believe it is already 2009 !! I thought I would never live long enough to even see 2000 !
This will be quite a year for our family that is coming up. Tyson graduates from High School, Megan is having a Baby Girl and Kylee is having a Baby girl also. I will be a GREAT Grandma in April and a Grandma again in June.
Also in June, Robin and I will have our 40th anniversary. Which also means my HS Reunion will be this summer too. WHEW !!
What a wonderful family we have ! I love seeing it grow and grow. I am so proud of each and every one of them. The day I met my Hubby Robin, 43 years ago, was probably the best thing that happened to me. We have been so blessed,throughout our life,we have had ups and downs, but they have only made us stronger and closer.
Here comes 2009 !!! Bring it on and I pray that we have a wonderful new year and our country will be recovering from it's problems. Thank God we live in such a wonderful country. It may not be perfect,but it is the best there is. May God Bless all of You, and may he also Bless America.
Happy New Year !!!!

Tag You're It !!!

I'm in Colorado tending my Grandkids and was tagged by Janet.
Now You're It !!!

1: Two names you go by: 1. Kathie 2. Grandma

2. Two things you are wearing right now. 1. Pajamas 2. Slipper socks

3: Two things you want very badly at the moment: 1. To go back to Bed 2. To Get done with shopping

4: Two people who will most likely send this back 1. Megan 2. Shawna

5: Two things you did last night: 1. Visited with Jeanie's Family 2. Made Carmelcorn.

6: Two things you ate today 1. Cereal 2. Banana

7: People you just spoke with: 1. Amy 2. Barbara

8: : Two things you're doing tomorrow: 1. Shopping 2. Tending Ryker ( my Grandson in Colorado)

9: Two longest car rides 1. To Boston from Minnesota 2. To South Dakota

10: Two favorite beverages: 1.Diet Coke 2. Milk

11. What are your Two Favorite Things about Christmas ? 1. Family 2. Music


People I am Tagging

Megan, Shawna, Kady

Send this to a whole bunch of people you know INCLUDING the person who sent it to you.

It's that time of Year Already !

I can't believe that December is here already. I need to get busy shopping as fast as time flies. I am not brave enough to go shopping the day after Thanksgiving, so I better get on the Ball. We put up our Christmas Decorations Today. The Pressure is On. !!!
Last week I went with Kylee and Hadlee to see the Nutcracker. I had never been there before, and it was fun.
I Hope Everyone has a Wonderful Holiday Season,

Happy Halloween

Well it's Over Already, But we had so much fun. The grandkids are ADORABLE. Robin's Mom, aka Nana, got dressed up and gave out candy at the Care Center. Today she moves to an Assisted Living Center. Janet thinks of the cutest Costumes, A and Nana is such a good sport !! Especially at 95.
Then we had Cameron & Kaycee, ( Shawna's) come over as BatGirl and Darth Vader. They are so cute and get into Character. Hadlee ( Amy's) was Dr.Hadlee, and then Jeanie sent me pictures of Batman Ryker and Nerd Jake ! What a Hoot.It was fun seeing all of these cute kids having fun.

ON TO THANKSGIVING ! Here's a few PIX ! Hope Your Day was Happy too !!

A Thrilling Night out !

Megan asked me if I wanted to go to "Thriller " by Oddysey Dance Company this year. It was fun, and I enjoyed itingspending time with Megan and Kylee and Tristin and Kensley. It was freaky !! This is the second year I have gone ! These Freaky " Dead People" walk around and scare you from the minute you walk in the door.

Thanks Megan for inviting me.

I'll babysit next year if you want to take Trent next time !!

Happy Halloween !!

The FrontRunner Experience

Cameron enjoying his ice cream

Chief the Blaze Dog

Braden,Kaycee & Hadlee Loved the Ride Shawna & Cameron

The Splash Pad looked so Nice !!

Silly Girls !!

That Ice Cream tasted so Good ~

I have been promising my Grandkids That I would take them for a ride on the FrontRunner Train. Finally I decided on the Sat before school Started to take whoever could go and we "Climb Aboard"
Shawna went with me and we took Kaycee, Cameron, Kylee, Braden, & Hadlee and decided to go to Salt Lake and the Gateway. We had lunch at the Food Court and shopped a Little, although it was pretty HOT that day. The kids did find the Water Splash Pad and got good and wet. If I wasn't so concerned about being an "adult" I would have jumped in Myself !! Then the kids saw the Blaze Dog "CHIEF" so of course we took a picture of them with him.

The kids really liked the ride and it was so smooth. Braden and Kylee thought it was great fun. I was surprised Braden wanted to go but he was really excited to go. It was fun to spend the day with all of them.

The Big Day has Arrived !!

Rob is officially retired !!! This is so scary. For the last 30 years he has had a job and now, he is unemployed !!! It of course is retirement and we will still have money coming in, but it still feels wierd. It will be fun to be able to go when we want to, and do whatever we feel like, it still feels strange though.

CONGRATULATIONS ROBIN. I Love you and Thank You for all of the years of hard work and for allowing me to be a Mom and Wife first. I look forward to spending the rest of our lives together.

14 Days to Go !

Well the time is coming for Robin to retire from the Railroad . His last day is the 31st of August and it is coming fast !! I think it is kind of scary. He won't be working much this month because he has 8 more personal leave days to use ( or Lose) . Last weekend we celebrated Jeanie's Birthday in Colorado. They are also coming to Utah on the 27th for a week. Jake is starting Middle School and it starts on the 18th.
Amazing, I can't believe we are going to be able to go and do anything we want after he retires. He is a little nervous about it though, I think. After 30 years, It would be scary !!!
I am bad about getting pictures downloaded, but will put more on soon.