She did it!!

a couple of months ago Kallee decided that she would run a half-marathon.  She put in a few runs each week and today she finished!!  Not bad for a rookie runner.  Love you Kallee!! 

65 year milestone

Mom was just 18 years old and had graduated from high school four days earlier.

Dad was home after serving in the Air Force in World War II.

He was 21.

Sealed for time and all eternity by

Ezra Taft Benson

in the

Salt Lake LDS Temple.

May 29, 1946

Dad says that mom should be given the credit for their marriage lasting.

She has taken the hard bumps and he had endured the soft ones.

No matter what they have endured the path together.

My mom has stood behind her man.

He lovingly takes care of her.

They laugh at each other in their senior years.

He can't hear her and she can't hear him.

They just look at each other and smile.

They understand each other.

Words don't need to be spoken.

This is true love.

moving onward

Just a quick post to note that we are moving onward.  Our garden is growing, the rasberries have had enough rain and need fertilizer, K Mae is working two jobs, the married kids are happy and Limmie continues to rule the house.  I am almost finished with my photoshop class.  There is so much to learn in CS5 Photoshop.  My head is spinning.  We are blessed and happy. 

Fun new metal sign site

Click on the title and it will direct you to unique home decor!!

detour

Detours are part of life and so it is with Little K.  We both headed down to Cedar this past Monday so she could start a job and then start school in the fall.  However, when we got down there she came to a realization that this move right now would not be in her best interest. So we headed back home the next day.  It has turned out to be a blessing for her.  She has come home to her same job, and two more offers that she didn't even know about.  She interviewed for one today and it went very well.  She is still going to go to college but took a detour for the summer.   Lesson for parent:  Support your child, listen, listen, listen and offer some input, listen, listen, listen....they will figure it out.

the latest carlson happenings

This will be a very short update....Blake is now at McGuire AFB in New Jersey. It is a Tri Base with the Navy, Army and Air Force all stationed there.  He will be working as a parachute rigger and support the airmen.   We do not know how long he will be stationed there.  Kenzie will be attending SUU in the Fall but with the economy the way it is she has an opportunity to transfer with Downeast Basics and starts working...NEXT MONDAY in Cedar City.  She will stay for a short time with her Aunt Vicky and Uncle Dick.  What gracious hosts they are to offer her this opportunity.   Josh and Caraline have moved into part of our basement for a short season.  Kallee is now working at Salon Pure in Syracuse.  I'm taking a big breath with this new season in my life.  The youngest is leaving home and it's not as easy as I thought.  Hopefully taking up photography as a hobby, sewing and crafting will keep me occupied.   I love you my family and friends.