Three Fingers

Growing up my dad would always take us on these CRAZY outings to Succor Creek that lasted ALL day and always had the same result... driving in the middle of NO WHERE just to come home and milk cows and change the water. Now that I am a little older I have come to appreciate those crazy trips and I asked my dad if we could do that while we were visiting this past weekend. The plan was to try and find this old horse trap, but we were unsuccessful and settled for hiking this rock called 'three fingers'. From our house it looks like a top hat, because you can only see the side of it, but this is the real view and how it gets it's name. Grandma and Grandpa kept the two babes, Preston and Keegan. The rest of us hiked to the top. About half way to three fingers we saw a huge mountain sheep.

This is what three fingers looks like from our house. Quite deceiving.

This is the view from the top of three fingers. You can see that we are literally in the middle of no where.

It is amazing how beautiful dirt, rocks, and cheat grass can be.

Here is an example of the hike up the first finger. Lots of rocks, and yes we are crazy, and we took a 3 and 4 year old up with us, but they had a great time.

Here is Sterling, my brother, his wife and kids, Lisa, Trey, and Chase at the top with Owen, my brother, and his wife Emily. You can see that Trey is holding a can, it is filled with notepads to sign your name.
We tried to find our names in it from our last trip up there, but couldn't find it.

Blake and I at the top.

Blake told me that I shouldn't go, I was thought it was because he didn't want me to go 'rock climbing', but come to find out it was because he didn't want to go and have me saying that I did it and he didn't.

Here is a fun rock that looks like a tea pot.

I think that Preston had a great time, sleeping through the whole adventure. Thanks Mom and Dad for the trip, we had a great time!

Elise Catherine Johnston

My brother Ellis and his wife Mary had their baby on September 2 at 9:03 am.

Her stats are: 6 lbs 1 oz, 20".

Mom and baby are doing well.

Isn't she beautiful?!

Congratulations Ellis and Mary!

Hands and Feet

I had to show off these precious little things. One of my clients does this- it is called casting. Her name is Heather Pope if anyone is interested. She did a great job.

It is amazing all of the details there are. I love the little dimples in his hands. He is definitely healthy!

It's about Time!!

Back in May, when we decided to buy our house, I ordered this table. It has a unique story on how I came across it, so here it is. Blake and I went into Ace Hardware in Rexburg and I saw that they had a craft corner, and this table was there. I asked the girl at the check out if there were other styles and stain colors to choose from. She told me, "Yes. We actually get our tables from a wholesaler in Pocatello. If you want to go to their website you can tell us what to order." So I thought, I will just buy it from the wholesaler. I contacted the lady and I saved $500!!

{The website, by the way, is countryhomeprimitives.com}

To make a long story short, I have had quite the run around and two and a half months later, I finally got my table! I am so excited!

Our previous table fits in the corner of our dining area- how sad!

{Blake and I could practically feed each other ACROSS the table} I think that now we will have to yell to each other to carry on a conversation :)

And this is an early birthday present from Blake- what a great husband! This rug is in front of my sink and the rug under the table matches it. I got them both at Shopko- 45% off!

Like Father, Like Son

I love this picture! It just goes to show that Preston is Blake's son. Preston also sleeps with his mouth wide open, drooling and all, just like his mommy.

Favorite Recipes

Since I have quit doing hair and started being a full time mom, I have set a goal to be a great homemaker. It is definetly in the making. Part of the goal is to have the laundry washed and folded, have a menu put together, keep the house clean, and the dishes done (I am not allowed to vaccum, that is among Blake's favorite things to do). So I am asking for help. I am in need of dinner ideas, or just fun things to make. So if you have any favorites post them on the comment board. Recipes that you can remember off of the top of your head is the best. Thanks!

Blessing Day

On Sunday we were able to bless Preston. It was a wonderful day. My family was able to come up and spend the weekend with us, and we had a big dinner with friends and family Sunday afternoon. It was fun to spend time with everyone. Blake gave a beautiful blessing to Preston. It was a great example of the type of dad that he is. I am so grateful for Preston and Blake. I am so blessed to have them in my life.