Ostvig Antics

Christmas Vacation & Engagement

2012-01-06T17:05:00.002-05:00

I was able to go and Pick up my new college Graduate Amy and her Husband Richard,and my unborn Granddaughter and Bring them home for the Holidays we also brought home Minnie and Leann. I didn't use my camera much this time since I was very busy. the first order of business was to carry out the Baby Shower for Amy it was a surprise for Sheila, my Sister in Law also. Her and Amy are due a month apart. I have a few pictures from that also but just want to comment first on how good Amy looks even though she is 7 months pregnant. I also want to thank my little granddaughter for moving and squirming so I could actually feel her... How fun was that. The Christmas Break was so much fun and I am going to just talk about alot of things out of order...though I do want to mention here that Richard was very helpful and fixed a wonderful dinner during the visit.

This next picture was taken after Christmas...Its Leann and her fiance Aaron. Don't they look happy...this was taken right after they got home and shared the news with the rest of the family...Leann had a huge grin all night...the Koala was Aaron's aid to assist in the proposal.

This is the ring..just thought you might like to see it!

Christmas Morning I had to get up around 6am to put a turkey in the Oven... Eli and Jim were already in the Living room gazing at presents awaiting everyone else to wake up...I told them to go back to bed because I was going to turn the lights on. Jim ran back to bed to wait there but l ittle Eli decided jsut to wait by his presents...he fell asleep while I got the turkey in the oven so I took this picture and then went to Shower for the day. Having church Christmas Morning made gettign dressed early a priority. Jack showered after me and then the festivities began...we think we were the only family that managed to unwrap all our gifts before church and make it on time to the Church.

The Tuesday before Christmas we had a family Baby Shower for Amy and my SIL...shes the one in the Picture below dishing up fruit. She also made the cute Center piece for the table...all my SiL's helped bring food and things for the shower so to keep the surprise seh did the centerpiece...it was so cute...

It was a busy time to have a shower but I am so glad to have been able to attend one for one of my Daughters.. another first!

Another First for me is the Mild winter we have been having. No Snow for Christmas! It allowed Jack to do some Shooting with the kids and his SIL. Minnie took thses cute pictures of the event.

I just love this picture...it really does jsut Scream...ELI! You can also look close at his lip and see the stitch he had to get while I was traveling...Jack handled that very well... I guess he only gets faint from ER's when I am around to see it!

it was a fun Busy fun time...we did so many things in such a short time it was a good Christmas and a Very Good New years... so many things to look forward to this year already....It will be fun to see what the year holds.

Halloween

2011-10-31T23:14:00.000-04:00

Halloween was a fun night. we crammed homework, pumpkin carving, trick or treating all into one crazy evening.

The kids had fun carving their pumpkins...Eli broke a few of my little saw blades this year trying to make those round eyes on his pumpkin.

Jim had fun grossing everyone out saying disgusting things while sqeezing gooey pumpkin seeds and pumkin insides through his fingers. He did manage to carve quite a nice pumpkin in th eprocess though.

Valerie was up to her elbows in her pumpkin this year also.
Seems we got really big and tall pumpkins this year.

Here is Captain jack Sparrow ready to roust the neighbors and get some delicious candy for himself, and Dad...notice no winter clothes under the costume... Its been quite the nice fall around here.

Here is a shot of the pumpkins glowing for the world to see...

I think next year we need to carve them earlier so I can actually have a crack at it again..!
Oh and the nice thing about large pumpkins.. nice plump pumpkin seeds...I made a ton and didn't taste one.. no candy either...I am being so good.. its ridiculous...next year though.. I am having some roasted pumpkin seeds.

Cider and Donuts

2011-10-29T22:55:00.000-04:00

The end of October we had a family Cider and Donut activity at our house. Jack had spen every weekend in the month of September making an apple crusher...the first picture is a shot looking down at the spinning part. He uses it to shred and break up the apples prior to making cider.
A few years ago he made the handy Cider press shown below. the motorized part is the Shredder in the background.

We had gallons of lovely cider and now should hve a lot less apples go to waste now that we can make our own tasty cider.

Last year, my nephew, Caleb got a Deep fat fryer for Christmas. Through the year they have refined their Donut making skills so we had the family over and had cider and donuts. The kids either wore their Halloween Costumes or Dressed up into some from our Costume container. we visited and ate too many donuts

this Picture has Julia, Annie and Lucy in it...
dont you love their smiles!

This picture has Jim Eli and Caleb in it...Aunt Laurie brought, a fun game her mom did one year for Jerry's Birthday party. some of the kids were a bit freaked out by it.. but it was a fun evening.

Even grandpa got into the costume adventures by putting on Eli's Optimus Prime helmet and talking. The kids thought that was funny.

here is a picture of a portion of the tasty donuts...

I heard everyone raving over the donuts and Cider so I think it was a successful Family Event

Pensacola

2011-10-24T23:48:00.000-04:00

During MEA we took a trip down to Pensacola to see our Daughter and her family. Our other Daughter and her family came also. It was a fun trip and way to short.

This is the Happy Mom and Aunt Full of my Grandsons on her lap. the first evening we had Dinner at DD#1's House...it was nice after a long drive. We went to the hotel and the boys swam in a the pool a bit and then hit the hay.

The next day we went to the naval Air Museum a the AF base.. We had a lot of fun there last time so we thought we would go again.. we have so many pictures form there. So I will only share a few.

The Ancor is always a must take picture...so happy Eli was well enough to enjoy it this time.

This shot is in front of a Model of the USS Hornet a ship Grandpa O was stationed on in the Navy years ago.

My SIL was a ham and got really dramatic for this picture of him flying a Blue Angel plane

My SIL family came to the museum and joined us. Her is a cute picture of the little family and Auntie Brenda to the side.

Valerie insisted we take another picture to show that her and her Guy are still together.

My SIL Mom took this great family picture of all of us...at least those who were there...
we were missing those who were in College.

We went to a fort on The island where Pensacola Beach is.. cant remember the name.. but it was fun to explore. Once again we took a ton of pictures. I liked this one...with all the hooligans in their place.

After the fort we went to the beach. I chose this one because it shows a lot of our group...Everyone enjoyed it and we had great weather this year a few years ago it was very windy and cold.

These last two pictures are two of my favorites...my grandson was just having a blast at the beach and these 2 pictures show it the best...the sand and water flying. He was digging sand castles with grandpa and having a great time...

I love my new camera lens because it let me get these shots with out having to be right there. I want to get a frame with three opening to put these pictures in...with another one.

It was such a fun trip, and I am so glad that we finally got to get a picture of DH and I with both our grandsons... We hope to get one with all three of our grand kids next year... not sure where but I am hoping to have the opportunity.

Birthday and the Start of School

2011-09-07T12:00:00.000-04:00

Dad had a regular forest fire on his cake this year, We actually had enough candles on hand to add on for each year so if you can count the candles you might be able to guess his age.

This year for the start of school I asked Val and Jim to take pictures...well you should see some of the funny shots I got they were pretty funny. Eli had Breakfast at school the first day so these pictures are from riding the bus on Day 2.

I don't know if this is the best one from val but she definitely has the I am in shock school is starting I want summer look on her face.

Eli as ever is a real poser for the camera. He wanted to take pictures and took some nice ones of the plants around us while waiting for the bus.

He also got tired of the sun and wanted to borrow some sun glasses and insisted his picture be taken with them also.
It was a real sunny day.

I for one was not ready for school to start this year I could have used a few more days of summer.

The last picture is of the bus driver and Eli. I don't know if he enjoys this or not.. he was running really behind this day but such is the first week of school.

So enjoy the smiles becaseu some year I should take pictures of them coming home from school.

the smiles are not quite as bright because the realize that school means schedule and less play time and of course homework.

I do believe however they are in general happy to be back with old friends and doing fun things as part of their education.

29 years together

2011-07-22T15:43:00.000-04:00

Yes we have happily achieved another Milestone. so I thought I would load a picture and add another slide show to the page in case any one is still looking.

Baby OOT is Here

2011-06-11T00:00:00.002-04:00

such a cute family

Memorial Day ended up being a bit more Busy than expected in our lives instead of jsut making a few items for the family picnic. I ended up packing my bags and hopping in the car and driving to FL, to be with DD#1 and my newest Darling Grandson, hereafter to be known as DGS#2.

During my drive in the middle of the night around 4am I recieved a call informing me little OOT had been Born, all 8#9.3Oz. of him. I remeber I jsut happened to be in between Nashville and Birmingham when I got the call.

I got to Florida a little after 11 am. I was glad everyone was doing so well. and my new grandson is the cutest ever.

Don't mommy and Daddy look the happiest

His Aunt Sally sent the Beatles Shirt.

Aunt Brenda got the glasses..so cute

I got to dress him in this little out fit for his first Dr. Appt. I hear he is growing up way too fast.

Easter 2011

2011-04-26T00:00:00.003-04:00

I thought I should type a current post to share. Easter Morning started out bright and cheery until we found out Audrey had the flu. Poor girl was sick. James had been really effective at passing the bug off he had in UT., and managed to have everyone in my house sick with it for this whole past week. We always take a lot of pictures on Easter and this was no different. Though we didnt get a picture of Audrey or her family out in front of the tree...maybe this week?!hmm we will see. Its an annual tradition for the last 29 years.

We did Enjoy having Her and her family even though we got sick it was great watching James filling and emptying his Easter basket...over and over.

The kids colored their usual eggs. Even Keven got in on it. with several well decorated ones.

Eli Showed off with his eggs.
We are amazed he got it back out of his mouth with no problems!

Jim had a hard time sharing his eggs Sunday morning as they were all so awesome!

Jack had fun Monday night after work with James and an empty plastic egg, James was very worried, and hung out close to mommy, Having the occasional smile a reach forward.

The food was great and we had a wonderful time with the family.

Audrey and Keven Graduation

2011-04-25T00:00:00.000-04:00

My Daughter Audrey and her Husband graduated from BYU this past weekend. After getting back from our spring break trip I had 10 days to get ready for Easter and then hed back out to UT for their graduating and to pick up th egirls from college.

Friday evening was their commencement exercises. at 3 pm in the Marriot Center. Richard G Scott spoke and had great things to say about service and using their Degrees with Integrity and honesty. Audrey actually graduated in Dec finishing up her Math Education Degree.

Keven finished his Interneship In Latin American Studies in April.

On Sat they had their convocations, where they recieved their Diplomas in the JSB building. They decided to walk together with Kevens class.

The Kennedy Center For International and Area Studies. Now begins the job hunting and searching.

We decided his parents have set the bar pretty high for little James, what a great example they have set for him. we are so proud of them their hard work and their college efforts.

We are so proud of them.

Congrats Class of 2011

Little Lucy

2011-03-09T13:43:00.001-05:00

So last week I took this cute picture of Lucy to share I took a video clip also, but haven't had a chance to put it on my blog! I do think she is the sweetest little thing ever! I also got to hold her today and play with Annie and Mimi.

SNOW

2011-02-24T12:04:00.001-05:00

This last week Minnie was asking about the snow, and Amy was asking for another Blog update... Jack spent 2 and a half hours blowingth esnow out from this last weekend...and he was so tired after that the snow blower is still in out side...and th epath to the dog shed and Propane tank havent been done yet...its been a busy week. As of right now we are at the 10 snowiest Winter recorded. We need 24 more inches to be number 1..that would be abt. 99" but I have been thinking go for the 100" right; I mean if you are going to have Snow you might as well set a record and be able to wear a T shirt that says,"I survived the Snowiest Minnesota Winter EVER!" and on mine I would have to add," and I didnt shovel 1" of it!" Right now we are over 78" for the year. Today was supposed to be snowing and Cloudy but we have sunshine.

I do have this little movie from Jan. It was taken the last time we got about 10" of snow. I caught Eli just rambling through the front yard after school making new tracks all over. Here is the short clip I got.

I wish I had pictures of Jim. He took a field trip to Powder Ridge and had his first experience Skiing last Friday. He said," it was fun... he advanced in skill.. and fell alot..." Maybe you should call him and see if you can get more of the story, I wish I had a camera shot to share.

PS... Amy I will work on getting caught up...Next week....I need to get Keven Birthday stuff in the mail..It will be late ~ Sorry Keven!

E Reading

2011-01-24T16:34:00.018-05:00

I filmed this particilar reading episode this school year and was looking for something I havent posted and thought this film was just the touch. This is of DS #2 reading he cant seem to sit still It was cracking me up this day to watch him read. So I filmed it some with my iPod. Enjoy maybe if you come for a visit he will read to you!

OK Video did not work here are some pictures of the same event. Anyway I am happy he is getting to be a better reader everyday

Christmas 2010

2010-12-27T00:00:00.000-05:00

So today as I sit staring at the boys room wondering how in the world it got so messy! I decided it was the love affair with legos! Thousands of legos recieved for Christmas gifts and Buirthdays, and I decided yep I would rather type a blog post! SO here is a tribute to Christmas! Maybe if I get a littel free time later in the week I will catchup on a few more blog post maybe even a before and after of the boys room! Though I have to admit just tossing stuff around trying to find a Shoe this morning already did improve the room a bit!

David ehld th eannual Ostvig get together the weather was not that great but the company and family time was wonderful...everyones schedule gets busier it gets harder to see everyone there...More were coming when we left. but the first few pictures were from that.

Jim had fun with James. and Cousins had fun visiting with each other.

The last picture is just proof that being too lazy to get up and go get eh big camera is not a good idea to just grab the iPod. However, I did get the little filmstrip because I had the iPod..a mixed blessing I guess. Next year I will use the Big camera!

Christmas was a fun time. We loved having little James here, OK and his parents also. I hope you enjoy the pictures. We wish you could all be here for Christmas.

James Birthday &Their Family Picture

2010-12-20T00:00:00.014-05:00

James had his first birthday at our house. We celebrated in grand style. He had fun with his new toys and the birthday cake. Here are a few pictures.

Christmas visitors

2010-12-18T00:00:00.001-05:00

hanging out with Grandpa

My girls came home from college and brought my dear little grandson with them. His parents drove in the car for 2 days and wanted to spare him half of the traveling across country time. I was amazed at how well he took the trip and how hid didnt cry for mommy and daddy. I guess it helped that he was so fond of Aunt Leann.
He also enjoyed having walking space I guess Our house is bigger than BYU housing apartments.

Being held by one of his favorite Uncles

Playing Peek A Boo

Playing with Aunt Val

Hope you enjoy having a few pictures to see.

sickness

2010-11-24T02:54:00.001-05:00

Everyone has been up and down under the weather the last few days except Eli...he was an Indian at the harvest party at school. I took this picture at home, but it was getting dark and there were no lamps back in the living room from doing the carpets. Eli said he didn't get to be a pilgrim because he had some late work... Talk about incentive... I wonder if they told him that...ahead of time...he would have always chose to be an Indian!

snow

2010-11-13T11:24:00.001-05:00

We are having our first snowfall

hello

2010-11-09T13:27:00.001-05:00

Just trying to see how posting from my iPod will work while traveling. I have a great picture to share of Eli trick or treating the businesses in Buffalo

A Funny Phone Story

2010-10-26T09:29:00.002-04:00

Val came home from school yesterday and said you

need to see my cool phone.

It seems the cover for her key pad had

fallen off during the school day.

Not to be detered she used markers

to color the key pad so she knew what each button

was for. she said the little LED lights were too bright

so she crushed them...I felt her keypad lttle

wires on the buttons...not too comfortable

I started to say I guess we need to get a new phone, and before I could say anything she grabbed the phone from my hands and said I like my phone I think its cool. This from someone who a little over a month ago said they needed a new phone.

Don't you love the picture?!

Its Official....Happy Birthday!

2010-10-25T17:19:00.001-04:00

I am all caught up on my family blog!

So I would like to include in this little post

a tribute to DD#5
can you believe she is 20 yrs old.

Happy Birthday, Honey
we miss you!

Picking out Pumpkins

2010-10-04T16:23:00.000-04:00

WE used to always be able to get pumpkins from a farmer that lives downthe road from us and never had a problem getting one close to Halloween. The last few years however Pumpkins have been a little lean and the Orchard Business near the Pumpkin trailers gets a lot of customers every weekend inthe Fall. The reasons I think the pumpkins have been all sold out before we actually went to get them.

So this year we went on a Monday night. The kids love chossing their pumpkins off the wagon beds and I love the fact that the farmer trust me to put the amount I owe in one of his coffee cans and doesnt worry about me taking the money. I wish our whole nation had this kind of trust and integrity. Wouldnt it be a wonderful place to live. Can't wait until we get to carve them in a few days.

Conference with the Family

2010-10-03T16:09:00.000-04:00

Every Fall and Spring our church has a conference and broadcast the 4-2 hr meetings for memebers around the world to watch. We dont have cable so we dont get it in our home but Grandpa and GRandma Ostvig do so the whole family converges and watches conference together and tehn eats a potluck meal in between the meetings. This year I took the camera and managed to get some pictures to share.

Cousin Mimi loved the hoodie carrier Valerie made to carry her around in

Every year Grandpa adds more objects to his hat to show the grandkids. This year he also added the wig! When he saw me take the camera out to get a picture..he said "wait a Minute, Is Sarah Going to see this?"..."If so I need to go put on the Shirt!"

Years ago he tried to hand this shirt off to Sarah to have for his wardrobe...I think He put it on to show her it is still getting used...after all it's a High Quality Shirt!

One of Those Days! One of Those Beautiful Days!

2010-10-02T20:00:00.000-04:00

Every Fall has at least one of those days where you wake up and have to go take pictures. October 2nd was oneof those days!

In past years it was always Liz or Minnie that would ask to use the camera and go take the pictures. This year Dad did it.

We have had such a beautiful fall this year we thought we would share the beauty of our surroundings with you.

The only thing missing from this picture is all the apples that usually load up this orchard.
the early spring and late freeze wrecked the blooms before they even had a chance.

DS #1 Birthday

2010-09-22T15:34:00.001-04:00

DS loved his Cheese Cake Brithday Cake! Can you believe he is 12!

His sister sent him a Tshirt form College! How cool is that!

LittleBrother teasing Big Brother with his presents

OK Yes he only got the shirt, and it was adult size and not kid size but he still thinks it is cool

First and Second Day of School Pictures 2010

2010-09-09T14:55:00.003-04:00

First day of School Breakfast

First day of School in his classroom

2nd Day of school Waiting for the Bus, wearing moms glasses

Here is the first picture Eli took with my camera while we waited.

This is the second picture he took of the WasteManagement garbage truck driving by

This is the third and I think most funny picture he zoomed in on a white truck driving by. It still makes me laugh when I see it

Love this one cause you can see his shadow. I think every angle of the car is in a picture

Finally he got on th ebus and went to school It was a fun morning

Another visit with James!!!

2010-08-27T12:00:00.001-04:00

One of the Joys on taking th e girls back out to college this year was going to visit James again.

These pictures just turned out so cute.

The house is pretty empty now with only 1 Daughter at home. Jack and I thnk It is pretty odd that we have more kids living in Provo than we have at home now.

It is was a real answer to prayer to get to see james so much this spring and summer.

We cant wait to see him for Christmas this year...
can you believe how big he is getting!

Camera+ Cousins+Spam +MN = Fun

2010-08-10T20:00:00.002-04:00

Aunt Sheila was so nice to haul Jim and Eli with her and Caleb down to the Spam Museam in Austin MN.

Cousin Boyd lives close by so he also joined them. Sheila was generous enough to give me copies of all the pictures she took during the tour. Doesnt it look like they had fun. Jim has returned home raving about Spamwiches.

I think you can tell they all had wonderful time.

Thanks for a wonderful Day, Aunt Sheila!

Valerie's Birthday

2010-07-23T13:13:00.017-04:00

The Birthday Girl

Being Sweet Sixteen is a big deal for every young person wanting to drive a car. Luckily I have a very patient daughter that is okay with waiting to drive more often because of weddings vacations and trips. We are hoping she will get her license before the end of the year but happy she still had a wonderful Birthday! My girls are all getting so big!

Jim loving Spice Cake

My Handy Men

2010-07-16T13:26:00.001-04:00

I am starting to have quite the collection of Items for use at receptions and etc! For Amy's Wedding Jack made hinged Picket fence's and and wooden supports to hold trees up for the garden theme we had.

The boys were playing withthe wooden structers one day this week ad see what they created.

Mt. Rushmore on the Fourth of July

2010-07-04T23:00:00.000-04:00

The fouth of July was awet drizzlely day at Mt. Rushmore this year, but I am so glad we stopped.

Jim thought it looked to small, I guess distance awaydoes make a difference. I have been to Mt. Rushmore several times but never for the fourth of July. Every museam, hiking path, restraunt and shop were open. Jack took the kids to hike on the path the one you see them hike on in National Treasure 2. I would have taken way more pictures, but tried to keep my camera dry. I was soaked clear through by the time we left.

Eli's Coat was buried somewhere in the van so he wore Valeries hoodie and Valerie grabbed her throw; what a great big sister to have. While Jack and the kids were hiking I ventured the crowds into the gift shop and bought a small resin Mt. Rushmore Statue. There was a family in line right before me buying tons of Tshirts and gadgets, etc., while the teller was ringing up the total and processing the order, the dad and son opened a little box on the counter and both uttered a very loud "OOOH,...AWWW" in unison, so much so that the teller ,the man's wife and Daughter and I all started to giggle at them. Oh the box had a very fancy gold Mt. Rushmore belt buckle in it...

There were also vendors outside selling T-shirts that had a picture of Mt. Rushmore fireworks and said "Fourth of July" on them. They were only 5$ so I bought one for all the kids. They were happy to have them when we all got back into the van. They were all wet, and having dry clothing to put on saved us from having to dig and uncover all the suitcases.

Mt. Rushmore turned out to be an excellent place to visit on the 4th of July. The flags of every state flying as you walk out to the viewing area really gives you a sense of how Great and Wonderful it is to be a citizen of the United States. Its a very blessed country to live in and to be from.

Glad I still felt that way when the police man pulled me over and gave me a speeding ticket in So. Dakota later that night, abt. 7 miles form the MN border. I was doing 40 in a 35. I guess one ticket isn't to bad ona vacation that covered over 5000 miles and traveling through 7 states.

Amy & Audreys the 2nd time around & Martins Cove

2010-07-03T20:00:00.002-04:00

On the way home from Grampy and Grammys we stopped at Amy's and Audreys again to get a fresh nights sleep before the journey home. Audrey had fed us all Spighetti the ifrst time through so Amy fed us Lasagna this time. We enjoyed our visit and were amazed at how much storage are in the little married a housing apts. !

We reserved a room at a hotel abt an hour from Mt Rushmoreand decided to stay their the first night on the way home. On our Journey we passed the LDS visitors center at Maritn's Cove just west of Casper Wy. So we quickly turned into the site and had a fun after noon.

The boys pulled a hand cart around a little loop that had pictures and markers talking about the journey of the Willie and Martin handcart Companies.

Jack helping the Boys

The Kids and jack then hiked out to Devils Gate and climbed rocks and took quite a few pictures. her are some of them. I stayed back under a tree sat at a picnic table in the Shade.

Val Gal

The Kids

My Strong Young Men!

Val the nountain Climber

Hold On...... LOL

Min

Grammys& Grampy's and Minnies Birthday

2010-06-30T22:41:00.001-04:00

Minnie only had one request when we planned this Vacation, and that was that she didn't have to spend her Birthday driving in a car. So that is what we did! We spent the day at Grammy and Grampy Bagley's house in St. George UT.! Her presents were sent to her sisters so she got them a day late because of timing on the shipping, but we spent the day at the local water park, Jack had never seen it. We also saw a Movie I cant remeber which one, and had small family birthday party. Here are some pictures from the day.

Santa Maria, Solvang & Santa Barbara Beach

2010-06-28T22:23:00.021-04:00

What do you do when you visit your old stomping grounds and have only one day to show your Kids alot of your favorite things. You hit them all very quickly. First was a tour of my home town where I spent my K-12 Yrs and the home I grew up in. I took the girls becasue amazingly enough one of them forgot their swim suit so it required going shopping. thankfully we found one tht fit relatively quickly and since we were relatively close to where i grew up I drove them throughthe old neighbor hood by my childhood home and Grade school and around the High School. I think some day we wil have to do it again with a Camera. Thre town is so grown up and different around the edges but so familiar near where I grew up.

Next we drove to Solvang because I had to have a Danish pastry...so that is all we did in town then we went to the Santa Ynez Mission and took a tour there. Then we headed to the beach in Santa Barbara. The girls had their eyes open to see if they could see the place where Psych is filmed, but we mostly just found a parking spot and enjoyed the sun sand and Ocean. Can I say I miss the Ocean, the waves and the Sea Gulls everywhere. I wish I had pictures to share but I think I used Valeries Camera...I need to see if I have any some where.

Inthe evenings on Sun and Mon we spent with my SIster and Her husband and my nephew and his wife and Daughter and my other Nephew. I so miss the fact that I didnt get to see them grow up but they kept us very entertained and it was a special few days we had together.

The only thing that got lost on the trip was a Quarter!, and we still havent found it...Sorry Arlin!

Sacramento to Santa Maria

2010-06-27T20:00:00.008-04:00

When we drove from Sacramento to California we decided to take the Coastal Highway. The children with me had never seen the Pacific Ocean and so we were going to look over the ocean and see the sites.

We werent disappointed. The day was beautiful. We actually found a pull off with no cars by it and the kids hiked out to look over the cliffs with DH. I just sat and watched be cause I didnt want to do the hiking. Minnie took my camera and got some excellent pictures.

As We neared hearst Castle. the Beach for the seals was jsut packed with large seals and the Zebra Herd was actually down the hill from the Castle where you could get a good view from the road.

We had inteneded to stop and see the castle but some delays from road constructon delayed us so we were already late for arriving at my Sisters' home.

Granite Bay

2010-06-26T08:00:00.030-04:00

Richards parents Pam & Doug providied us with a lovely home to stay in as well as a lovely meal when we arrived. Jmes felt right at home I suppose becasue he seemed to be happy most of the trip and was extremely pleased to be out of his car seat.

Aunt Sarah flew in, from Arizona Sat. morning, to attend the wedding reception. As a special bonus she got to meet her new nephew for the first time. They seemed to have lot of fun together.

In the evening after all the events were ever the girls enjoyed goofing off and palying wild dress up together. This also ultimately ended with them out side up in a tree, and reportedly included some jogging....
Sarahs visit was way too short and she flew home Sunday Morning.

Driving to California

2010-06-25T08:00:00.022-04:00

In Utah we Picked up Amy & Richard and Audrey, Keven & James to join us as we crossed Utah on our way to Granite Bay to attend the Wedding Open House for Richard and Amy.

We stopped several times for potty breaks and such.. The one stop no water for miles. I would not recommend anyone do anything other than keep on driving. The place we took pictures was near a spot where wagons had to be lowered down justabove Donnars Pass. It was a beautiful overlook.

1st Leg of the Vacation

2010-06-24T08:00:00.002-04:00

We took a very long family vaction the end of June which included an over night stay at our DD's married housing complex luckily they live very close together and we could enjoy visiting and seeing each other...and our little grandson. Isnt he the sweetest. We enjoyed our dinner made by DD#2 and watching SIL #3 play Volleyball in the quad area.

The boys enjoyed burning off some energy after being couped up in th ecar for nearly 24 hrs.

The girls enjoyed getting some more play time in with their Nephew.

And so did Grandpa and Grandma and the boys... sadly I didnt take any pictures inside the apartments.

Coming soon "On the Road Utah to California!"

Driving to UT

2010-06-24T07:59:00.000-04:00

It took several minutes to get this picture taken.

On Our way to Utah for Vacation we stopped at the Borglum Lincoln Memorial Reststop on Hwy 80.

I loved this veiw looking up through the pass.

I made the kids pose why I took a few pictures of the kids.

HS graduation

2010-06-13T17:57:00.000-04:00

DD#6 graduated from HS on the 10th. Her grandparents stayed after the wedding in order to hit all the family events. It has been a crazy week and can I add that we are all getting very sick of Cake even if it does taste great.

One of the highlights of the evening was the fact that DD recieved a second scholarship from a local Bank, to go along with the full tuition scholarship she recieved from BYU. She definately worked hard and these scholarships are well deserved. We are so proud of her Accomplishments.

We were very glad to get this picture with her calculus teacher Mr. Urdahl.

This picture is of DD#6 and her friends Cora And Emily!

I think minnie is relieved to hav ethe yearbook Finished and distributed and to have this phase of her education over , but she will greatly miss her HS friends.

After graduation Minnie attended the All Night Grad Party and had alot of fun. She and her friends had a great time in the photobooths.

We had an open house for her at our home on the 12th. We didnt take many pictures, but we will share what we have! Funny thing DD#6 wanted a spice cake...and it was delicious after eating...Marble wedding cake all week.

We did have a Chocolate cake also. Minnie was an excellent HS student and participated in many areas at the HS. We are thankful for the excellent education she recieved.

TMNT

2010-06-10T13:52:00.002-04:00

What happens at your house when you bring home a specialty tin of the TMNT that includes all 4 movies and 4 colored TMNT mask. You would think that people would sit quietly and watch the movies maybe wearing the mask...NOT so at My House. Oh and Richard fit right in... and after the pictures of course they needed Pizza Like any real TMNT would!

Wedding Day and Reception

2010-06-07T17:05:00.008-04:00

DD#4 and SIL#3 were married on June 5th in the St.Paul MN temple. It was a wonderful ceremony and we were happy that DD#1 and SIL#2 were able to make it for the ceremony. Most of

My New SIL family made it also. It was wonderful having so many family and friends at the temple and to clebrate with us.

After the ceremony was over we were able to get a few pictures out side before the light rain started to fall.

The reception was later in the afternoon and we got a few more pictures taken there. I love this one of DD with her Sisters..I just miss the two that weren't at the MN reception.

I think everything turned out well and the DD and her new Hubby had a wonderful day.

The cake was beautiful and tasty. SIL # 3 proved to be a great cake cutter despite the fact that the cutter had a Bow on it!

Grooms Dinner

2010-06-04T18:39:00.003-04:00

I have a few picture from the Grooms dinner thrown by SIL#3's parents the Hoffman's.

It was a delicious meal, and with all the siblings and family there it became a very memorable event. It was wonderful to hear all the great things everyone had to say about our Daughter and our new Son In Law. It really seems that years of prayers said on their behalf have been answered, and that they are well suited for each other. I feel there is something wrong with pictures taken of people while they are eating, but that is what DD managed to take at the event.

We also showed a slide show of the couple which I need to figure out how to upload here.

5th Grade & Dare Graduation

2010-06-02T16:35:00.000-04:00

DS#1 graduated from Elementary school. I can hardly believe how my children are growing. the graduation also included a graduation from Dare. We took some far away pictures..another reason I wouls like to have a new lense with a greater Zoom. It always seems to be an issue at graduation events. But I did get a few great pictures after of DS with the Dare officer that taught the class..."Deputy Dave"....and of The Boys with the Dare Lion Mascot. All in all it was a fun evening and another milestone for our family. We can hardly believe that next school year we will only have one of our children in each of the 3 schools. Its hard to believe that they will never have a sibling at school with them again. Exceptions to this I guess may be college!

Special Visitors in April

2010-05-01T16:23:00.001-04:00

DD#2 and SIL#1 came for a visit and brought my darling new grandson with them. I think he grew and chenged inth e2 1/2 weeks since I saw him last. It was fun to have them here and to introduce DGS#1 to his Grandpa Ostvig. He also got to meet his great grandparents also. They brought hm a smiley face balloon that entertained him for days. He seems to bring smiles to everyones faces. We had a dinner and invited the extended family of Aunts and Uncles and 1st cousins to meet him also. It was a fun visit but in my humble opinion was way too short. I can't wait until he shows up at Christmas time!

The Past Few Weeks Have Been Crazy

2010-04-01T19:59:00.000-04:00

I am recently back form the Sr. Spring Break Trip to BYU...DD#6 and her friend Rebeckah had a great time going on tours

(We actually got T-shirts) and hanging out with her Sisters at College.

Funny thing is I didnt take any pictures of them together. I did get a few of DD#6 with the DGS. She skillfully helped put the bouncey chair together with the toys for him to play with.

The camera seemed to be left at DD#2's apartment where I used it to take pictures of the Darling GS.

SIL#1 was gracious enough to
download a ton of pictures and videos of my Grandson for me so I canget some loaded to share I will do that this coming week sometime..my head is still realing for the trip the engagement and easter all being so packed together.

Seeing our Dear GS and Nephew was wonderful, my did he grow in the past Three Months.

The last evening we were(suppossed to be) there...DD#4 got engaged to her Sweetheart Richard... they have started a blog and I put a link in my sidebar if you want to go there and read their story. Happily for me I-80 was closed so I actually got to do the whole wedding dress shopping thing...DD actually had quite the entourage(sp?) DD#2, DGS, DD#5,6, Beckah and I I think she looked great in everything...her dress is beautiful. She says with the biggest smile on her face that," she is my favorite since I got to go dress shopping with her and she has decided not to do the Christmas winter wedding thing..." I have to admit I am happy not to have to be standing out in % or -5 degree weather this time.

Here is a picture I took of them when they went to show DD#2 the Ring and share the great news...and to pick up DGS#1 to take to the girls apartment to baby sit.

DD#4,#6, Richard, and Beckah went to see a play at BYU, and DD#5 and I watched the wee one.

He was sure smiling at her. Oh and I got to rock him to sleep with out him wanting mommy, so sweet..cant wait to see them in a few weeks. DD#2 and SIL#1 went to an awards ceremony form theBYU Math Department..DD got a Distinguished Student award...She tries to minimize her getting the award but I am sure it is well deserved... I told her I wanted to get a picture of her with the award but I think we were to tired to take the picture...

I know its Easter, I hope you had a great one; I will post Easter pictures tomorrow, so I can keep things in chronological order.

I Am So Behind

2010-04-01T19:37:00.000-04:00

Well now that the wedding photos have arrived and I have done some editting I need to post pictures. But I am so behind I have pictures from DD#6 Graduation form HS DS#1 6thgrade graduation the DD#4 engagement & wedding, and DD#2 visit.

I think I will start in Chronological order, and maybe do some post dating on the post so the time frame is correct.

Some engagement pictures if you wnat to know about DD#4 and heR new husbands life keep intouch withthem through the Blog link to the right but here are a pictures to go with the story.

Yes this is the actually Proposal Tree!

Another Birthday

2010-03-22T10:39:00.007-04:00

What happened to Feb and Mar...Yesterday was DS#2's birthday, can you believe how big he was getting. the past few months have been very eventful...For one bothte DS have been getting rich cashing in their teeth with the toothfairy! On DD said to post a picture of the missing teeth...he lost both of them in the last week. You'll get to see the cool Electronic shooting gallery he got for his Birthday too! I tell ya Grandma O hit the jack pot on this purchase, I have been searching for one of these for 3-4 yrs during Christmas time, and have been not around or sold out.

It works great and there is a great competition going for highest points at greater distances.

He also got alot of Hero Wars Mega Bloks; In other words we have added a bunch more little pieces of plastic to step on.

DD #6 got a DQ: Ice Cream Cake for DS's Birthday...which really saved the day because I had been sick ,and no one was up to baking a birthday cake. She also did all the Birthday shopping. Ds would not have had a Birthday Celebration until after his Birthday if it hadnt been for his Sisters at home!

Okay one more tooth shot!.

I head to Utah this week so I should have many more pictures and things to post after I get back.

Photographer Pictures

2010-02-04T18:36:00.015-05:00

I went to meet with the photographer today. She is such a sweet person and does such a wonderful job. She said I could post some of her pictures on here the are watermarked and low resolution (makes them easier to upload), but still viewable.

I posted the first picture just so you can see the stairs I fell down.

Next I chose this one of them together arent they beautiful as Husband and Wife.

The Photographer also took some of them apart....

I think they look better together.

She did some editing as these are just preview pictures...so DD#1 and SIL#2 could see some of the special effects. One particular look was a vintage look I liked that technique on this picture.

We also had alot of random pictures at the Reception the following are a few of those.

Some Candids

Some with family

Some with Friends

Some with the Cake.

Thanks Cindy you did wonderful!

I am sure these will be treasured forever...

Cindys Web site soleexposures.com

Blessing Day

2010-02-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

The family in MN sadly missed the blessing day. But thankfully DD#4 provided mom with an email and lots of pictures so she feels almost like she was there.. I was told it was a very "Special Day".

I just love this pictures of this happy family!

SIL#1's parents and family made it to the what a wonderful blessing that was.

Great Grampy & Great Grammy also drove the few hours north to the cold weather...this made me very happy and greatful for my parents.

DD's 4&5 also walked all the way to the chaple just to be there and very dutifully took pictures and wrote Grandma a little message aboutthe blessing and sent them very promptly...Thank You!. This post would be a few short sentences with out these lovely pictures.

This one is of DD#5 holding little J* dont you just love the smiles...>

the Sisters at home said nice coat!

DD#1 said on the phone yesterday" how come I didn't hear about this..I want to know what is going on?" ..sorry honey I figured..DD#2 told you..I will try to keep you better informed in the future..Hope you enjoy the pictures.

I also uploaded another slide show of the extras. I will take the slide shows down in a week or so I am sure they take some memory to run...But they allow a quicker upload of pictures...I believe if you click on it it will enlarge so you can see the pictures bigger.

A New Nephew

2010-02-02T00:00:00.007-05:00

Usually when the DD's head back to college after Winter break they are a little reluctant and wanting to stay a few more days..this itme however they werent quite so reluctant because they knew they were going to get to see their new Nephew.

They get to see him alot so I have burdened (only slightly!)DD#4 withthe job of sending me pictures, because DD#2 and SIL#1 have not been as forthcoming with the pictures...I guess they are busy getting to be expert diaper changers...something I happen to personally have a PHD in.

Luckily DD#2 and SIL#1 go to DD#4&5's Apt. weekly for their Sunday Dinner...and everyone ooh's and Awws over my little Grandson. Yesterday DGS#1 was blessed at Church and DD#4 promptly sent me a video clip and weeks of pictures 7 emails in all. Yeah!!! Grandma is very happy and we all sat around the computer saying"hes so cute!" and "How sweet".

To keep the chronical accurate we will show pictures of DD's holding James first and then do a separate post for the Blessing Day.

I am going to try to post a slide show of all the other pictures

Scott & Liz

2010-02-01T09:11:00.007-05:00

I suppose I should hurry and put this post up before tomorrow so I can say it took less than a month! I just got the pictures from my SIL last week. For those of you on facebook you might have seen some of the pictures already from Sarah, Sally tippetts, and a few I posted so my Sisters coulde something to look at The rest of you have been very patient. I need to get more dedicated to my blog posting for this blog..I will try to be better this year. although I am already behind a bit for Jan. now back on task...

DD#1 and SIL#2 were married on Jan 2nd...a freezing cold day up here in MN. If I remember correctly it was 5 degrees. the only great thing about that...is when it is cold the sky is always vibrant blue and not drab grey and cloudy. so the pictures taken at the temple were just wonderful with white white's and blue blue's...

DD#6 loaned DD#1 her new earrings for the day...she is still axiously waiting for them to be returned...hint , hint ...They sure looked beautiful.

on memorable story for me from the day was falling down the stairs as we got positioned for the group picture in front...my hair must have looked lovely for the picture since I was literally upside down at the end of my fall. You'll have to ask me to tell you the story some time, but lets just say big winter gloves do not let a person grab someone to stable themselves, and you just slip right down white satin as it parts cause it thinks you are trying to get through...and I hate heels and I am certain I will probably be getting something flatter before my next set of wedding pictures...

This picture I added so you could see DD's hair!!!wink, wink

MN Receptions

2010-02-01T09:00:00.001-05:00

The reception was wonderful..it was alot of work to get the plastic table runners hung, but thanks to DH and DD#4 &5 we got it up and much to DH satisfaction it was still hung the next day whenwe showed up for the wedding reception. Everyone said how lovely it looked.

DD#1 chose Red and Black with a touch of white for her colors...the red roses looked stunning in her boquet.

I love how the cake turned out and it was very delicious. I t was awhite cake with A light hint of Almond and raspberry filling.

My good friend made a few sheet cakes that were also served...Everything was delicious and wonderful.

All the little nieces and DH's cousins took their turn wearing the brides fur winter princess cape and holding her boquet...love all the smiles and grins.

A few of the boys had some fun with the boquet pretending it was a sword but alas what fun is stabbing someone with roses...

FL Reception

2010-02-01T08:59:00.000-05:00

When SIL#2's Parents traveled to MN their suitcase was lost and remained lost the whole weekend...anyway this caused alot of things to be a miss for one. the wedding rings didnt make it to Minnesota, but aren't they beautiful.

SIL#2's mother used some of my table settings and added some helium balloons...what fun...

ANother funny story fromthis reception is that SIL #2 forgot to bring his SHirt and tie to the Reception, luckily since DD's Room mate was still at the apartment she brought the shirt and tie to the reception, but for the first few minutes of the recption this is how the lovely couple looked.

(side note DD#1 and SIL#2 are very happy to finally be settled into their own apartment)

The FL reception was alot of fun we got to visit more with The Tippetts family and we got to experience 25 degree weather who gets to do that?!?

The other thing that didnt make it to MN was this lovely cake topper SIL#2 bought for DD#1 for Christmas, isnt it beautiful.

SIL#2's Parents bought this lovely statue to display at the MN wedding so it was used again in FL.

...Welcome Baby James

2009-12-24T01:31:00.013-05:00

I just got back from spending a few days with the newest addition to my family.
...James .....the cutest little grandson in the world....my friend took this picture of DD#2 and I and the baby in the hospital...neither Mom had gotten any sleep..I have told the other girls to wait and call me after the baby is born because I had a very nerve wracking night waiting to hear from DD#2 and Waiting for DD#4&5 to arrive safely home from college...the college girls arrived at 5 am the baby arrived around 7 am our time. What memories flashed through my brain as I remember all my little babies and how sweet they are and how they all are growning up way too fast. Here is a picture of DD#2 when she was a few short weeks old and baby James a few days old . Do you think Mommy and baby look a little bit alike..I think he has moms nose. It was funny to hear Mommy giggle after giving James his first bath at home when she went to check him and his hair was standing straight up like hers. It was such a sweet experience to go and watch the new Mom and Dad assume their new roles as parents...this is one very loved baby. I had to take 2 family pictures to get them each holding the baby. As I was look at this picture it reminds me of one taken over 25 yrs ago
(I dont have enough of the early years scanned yet..my goal for the year... that was severely sidetracked by all the family events..Hopefully in 2010 I will be able to get the first 8 years scanned.) when DH and I first brought DD#1 home...what a special day that was,and here 25 years later we get to see how life has changed...our first grandbaby joining our family, and first baby (DD#1) getting married just a few short weeks apart what a Wonderful Life we are having!...and my how time does fly.

Hope everyone is having a great Holiday Season!

This video was taken by the new Daddy at the hospital

hmm..Where Does the Time Go!

2009-12-09T10:54:00.002-05:00

We have all been very busy getting ready for the wedding and The Holidays and the Birth of Our First Grandchild.

...The girls are excited to end another Semester and BYU and we are excited to have them all come home. It will be a fun month if everything goes as planned and the house can be full at the end of the month. Liz & Scott are anxiously waiting for their plane to land in MN, and the year to be over..I think Christmas will be something they have to get throught to get to Jan 2nd. We wish they could come sooner and spend more time with us...Sarah is excited to come also..Its too bad everyones stay will be so short.

I am sure there will be a few more post here in the next few weeks!
We are hoping everyone has a Glorious Holiday Season!, and that you recieved your announcements...because they will have to double for Christmas cards this year also to busy to do everything..The basement is a sea of Pool Blue has been replaced by a sea of Red and Black this year. I posted soem pictures of some of the items made for the Reception and weddign on my craft blog...Oh well I know there is something I should be doing...

Pensacola

2009-10-22T00:00:00.015-04:00

We arrived in Pensacola Wed evening. The first thing we did was go and meet our future SIL's family...which included much to my younger kids joy 2 puppies to play with...Everyone had a nice visit and enjoyed some Pizza..It was a fun evening! I should mention we all got to meet DD#1's Little Chihuahua "Tink" also...DS #1 enjoyed holding her also. DD#7 gave the older dog some love also.

No one even seem sick at all...Until Wed morning when DS#1 and #2 woke up with 102.7

degree temperatures...Ugh I didnt see the note inthe bookbag until we got home that 5% of their Student body missed school that day...

Thursday, because the Boys were sick, DH stayed at the hotel with them and we made them rest. the girls and I went shopping for Bridesmaids dresses and found a great sale and managed to get the 5 girls dresses... Then the girls and Scott and I went to Hobby Lobby...we were hoping to find some flowers we liked but we managed to buy a guest book and pen for the upcoming wedding receptions..it was nice because they were on sale for 50% off...We also ate out and Tiajuana Flats..I also managed to leave my purse behind not a great feeling when you are traveling! Luckily they found it locked it up safe and I was able to pick it up. we went back to the hotel and ate KFC and watched a movie with the boys...making them stay inthe back of the room...They are not used to that. On Fri, DS#2 had no fever at all so we all loaded up int he Van and met DD and her Fiancee at the Naval Air Museum. We spent a few hours there sitting in Cock pits and posing with Statues Etc...the Boys thought this was a wonderful experience! you can tell by the smiles ont heir faces.

We stopped for Lunch and then went to the Pensacola Beach..you have to drive over a very long bridge to get out to the island with the beach on it. the sand was very white and I was told by Future SIL Father that the sand is hauled in by ship from an island somewhere... I cant remember. Ds #2 started filling really sick with a bad headache here I was able ot take a few pictures of everyone sitting in a chair with DS#2 sitting on my lap groaning...DD #6 managed to tkae many more pictures...so it might warrant another post

The Engagement

2009-10-20T16:36:00.006-04:00

well DD #1 got engaged on the 2nd of Oct...and is getting married on the 2nd of Jan.

Does this sound familiar to you becasue it is really ringing the Sep 27th Dec 27th tone from Last year....Here is a picture of the ring...Isnt it pretty I go to see the wedding band also and it is quite pretty when its all together...DD likes it very much. it was nice gettting to see it and DD and our Future SIL in real life.

Here are a few pictures we took at Pensacola Beach...Liz forgot to dress for pictures...so now she has to find someone else to take some for the Announcements which should be mailed after Thanksgiving...

I guess I will be very busy again this year!

Dont they look happy together?!!

You all now know what SIL#1 looks like...

I will post another Blog post tomorrow with some other picture and information about our trip to FL.

Arrow of Light

2009-10-13T14:20:00.005-04:00

Everyone keeps asking when I am going to post more information about DD#1's Engagement and share some pictures....well , we are going to meet her and her Guy this week for a few days we will get some pictures to share and some stories to tell...right now though I want to post something about DS#1's Arrow of Light! It has been cancelled a couple of times since last May for different reasons but we finally held it on the 7th we had descent wether and it was a nice ceremony...He is now an 11yr old scout working on his tenderfoot anyone have any idea what I should do...

Here are some pictures from the evening!

I'm so behind I was gone the last week and a half of August and sick the first few weeks of school. I will try to post some first day of school & labor day stuff when I get back from the trip...

DD had a Birthday

2009-07-24T19:01:00.006-04:00

DD#7 had her 15th Birthday recently...she is now old enough to go get a permit so she can start driving...I think We are going to take th etest on Monday not sure yet she has girls camp that week also so we might have to wait another week.

DD#5 decorated her birthday cake showing off some of the cake decorating skills she has picked up at DQ...Everyone thought she did a wonderful job deocrating the cake.

We opened presents and had a fun evening..Surprisingly enough Summer is flying by...

DD#6 is happily settled into her new room and DD #5 is enjoying having her own room for a brief moment before she heads off to college in the Fall.

The room pictures are hard to see it was much easier to take the pictures without the walls there...LOL. Any way in the one picture the wall looks Pink it isnt the off whie color is closer to correct...

The Grad Party

2009-06-12T10:13:00.009-04:00

We had a house full for the Graduation Party...I think more than usual. DH says more were inside because the weather was cloudy..Luckily not raining but it means more mosquitos in the yard.

Thanks for coming everyone...

Hope everyone enjoyed them selves...I took some pictures of the Decorations...we had a Poster for people to sign...hanging on the Front Door no one uses...I know ironic, but if you have ever been here you would understand.

The Baton is the award all the seniors get from the track coaches...and yes all the M&M's and Cake are gone!

The food was Yummy we did a taco bar and fresh fruit...had it all prepped and ready to go by Sat night making for an easy Sunday event.

The tables were decorated with awards and pictures form her school career and covered with plastic...

Graduation

2009-06-11T09:52:00.001-04:00

I can barley believe myself another child has graduated from high school...Half way finished 5 down 4 to go!..I had a few parents of 4 kids bragging how they were done with it...and me thinking gee I still have one barely done with K-garten...He's a big ol' 1st grader now...even he can hardly believe it. I guess I will be full blown gray when he graduates...should be a fun experience. I must Brag a bit for DD#5... she graduated with honors and got several all academic awards from her school and the state athletics..she has a straight A average and has done very well. She did get a scholarship from the school...the Kurt Weiche Memorial Scholarship..its for athletes...We feel very blessed. She's been a great example to her siblings. One of my favorite pictures is of her and her littlest Brother...two of the biggest grins I have ever seen...

Any way enjoy the pictures...

Oh and if you are reading this and didnt get an invite its because of the great Computer fiasco in Jan...I am missing alo tof my addresses...please email me it so I can add you to the mailing list again...I know we have many more gradautions , weddings and other things in our future.

I love this one of my parents also...so I never did get to tell my mom, that I know an actual descendant of Buffalo Bill ...seeing her Shirt now reminded me of that...

Can you tell I have lost 20 lbs...probably not...DH looks great as usual...

... We missed the siblings that were unable to attend. We missed them and cant wait to see some of them this weekend and next week...and others the end of summer.

I think I need to do another post of Party Pictures...

I am sure I'll post some Family Reunion ones when I get back from...that.

Another May Update

2009-05-31T11:41:00.008-04:00

The end of the school year and the start of Summer means a very hectic schedule around the Ostvig home...

The distribution of the yearbook went really well for DD#6 as well as the last edition of the Hoof Print newspaper. I dont think DD #6 has been to bed before midnight for a few days...we are glad that seminary ended last week for everyone...DD#6 is looking forward to the Yearbook Banquet Mon. Night and her last yearbook meeting for the year on Tuesday after school. I can tell you the Yearbook for this year was great it turned out really nice. I am sure its another award winner.

DD#5 is relieved to have Track over with; actually she wishes she could have a few more meets to do better! This week DD#6 & DD#7 have a banquet for Track awards on Tues. another Busy night.

I think on Wed evening we get to be at home getting ready for the last day of school and the arrival of Grammy & Grampy!

Then Firday is Graduation and the Graduation Open House on Sun...I will try to get some pictures posted from all these events after they occur.

These pictures are from Prom, KnowledgeBowl Awards and Arts & Academic Awards.

I have a few more pictures from these events but they require some picture editting to be able to get the picture viewable online.

Minnie has been taking hundreds or thousands of just for fun pictures...wish I had time to post some of them.

Ostivg Family Reunion A Look at Camp Nauvoo

2009-05-31T00:00:00.000-04:00

In Early May my Sister In Law & I, did a special trip to Nauvoo to check out Camp Nauvoo for the family reunion. We were really pleased with the Location, Site, and Facilities. I took a few pictures and a short camera video Clip of the site.

I thought I would share the pictures so Family could get a look and have an idea of what to expect. The restroom facilities are very nice flush toilets, and private dressing areas for showering, and the womens restroom has a washer and Dryer...which is always a plus when you have a few dozen kids running around and getting dirty....

All of the cabins have Air Conditioning in them...Who isnt actually thrilled about that!

Enjoy the pictures and if you have a question just call One of us, part of the "CREW" and we will try to help answer your questions.

Family News: May Updates

2009-05-20T02:00:00.001-04:00

I typed this up last week I need to get the pictures attached also so I guess I will upload some later Life has been very busy around here withthe end of the school year Leanns graduationa nd hOur construction project room being finished up...

DD#2 and SIL#1 called a few weeks ago to let us know they will be making us Grandparents around Christmas time!

DD#4 went to Pittsburg for a Scientific Journal Editing Conference and her team one first place for their Poster how to make Scientific Journals More readable...She was pleased with how the Poster and Conference Turned out.

DD#5,6&7 all got awards at the Academic banquet this week..DD#5 got the Presidential academic Excellence Award for having a High GPA all through High School...The others Lettered academically for having an a- GPA or higher for the first 3 quarters of the school year.

DD#5 threw her Discus 98'11"...she is hoping for 100' this year we are praying and keeping our fingers crossed for that.

DD#6 designed the Announcement for DD#5 graduation party...so when you get it you'll know who did the work.

DD#6 also applied and got the job of being the Editor and Chief for Yearbook next year she worked really hard and is very deserving of the honor

DD#5 and 6 went to Prom

ETC...ETC...ETC

And tonight DS woke up with a fever!

Blowing Out Candles

2009-05-20T01:00:00.001-04:00

I thought I uploaded this picture months ago..Hope you still find time to enjoy it..It had to be converted to Jpeg

Here is the Cake or cupcakes...DS cannot blowout candles this is his second deep breath...I like the picture...

Derby Car #3 & Updates

2009-04-28T14:44:00.004-04:00

I cant quite figure out where all the time goes and I am finding it hard to believe DS is building his final Derby car as a Cubscout. I suppose DS #2 will be getting his turn in a few short years they sure seem to be flying by. The Pinewood Derby will be on Friday. The car is being weighed tonight so I told DD#! I would get the car posted by tonight. I'll probably post some more pictures after the race with DS maybe him with all three cars also.
This year DS wanted a lightning bolt. We planned it out on paper and he took it to a Memebers house two weeks ago to cut out and sand. he brought it home and this last weekend we spent painting it. Coats of Blue Spray paint being added all day long. After it dried well We helped Ds get some painters tape to mask the lightning bolts ont he side and then he painted it a few times...after that dried we decided it needed a bit more decoration so we cut out some vinyl on my cricut and added it on the front. Jim really liked the Radiation Symbol and decided to put that on the top back... I think we are calling it Toxic Bolt or something.

We have been working on the garden and orchard every weekend. I finally got he new room painted yesterday and tday... so now we can work on The trim and doors getting sanded stained and installed. Hopefully that will get done by Sat... Can you say busy week, or busy life.

The HS Prom is Sat...DD#5 & #6 decided on Saturday night to go ...so yesterday amongest the painting..I had to seam rip some trim off a skirt and drop it off & another Prom Dress at the Dry cleaners. I get to pick them up on Thursday. and sew the new color of trim on. Today I finshed painting the new room And shortly I will be cutting fabric and sewing it for the top to the prom Skirt. Never a dull moment around here....

There is way to much to do And I am way too busy. I did get pictures taken of track and field events...I will try to post some of them later this week also...I am also still working on Scanning pictures though it is getting harder to find time to do that...

DS#2's Birthday

2009-03-21T01:39:00.005-04:00

So we had a lot of fun celebrating his Birthday this week...he had an immediate Family birthday and Friend Birthdy and is getting an extended Birthday thrown by grandma tomorrow...I think he is getting really spoiled this year. Here are a few pictures the kids had fun, Ds had Fun and the family had fun..I'll post somemore pictures when I get back next weekend we did his Friend Birthday on Thursday . only 4 could make it probably becasue the schools have been loaded with Sickness and Because it was in the morning before class.

They got gift bags one of the items inthe bags were these fun mask to put together...I got these jungle sets two years ago..to be honest DS said thats Baby stuff when he saw it last week...Kids they are so honest !, but he had fun despite it..the kits cost me about 5 dollars altogether..I got two sets for 8 one had gift things and cups and plates and the other gift things... then I got a few items and Wala a birthday party. We used the mask . then went bowling for Monkeys, Hunting Wild beast with frisbee flyers(part of the kits) and then fed Alligators.. all and all they had a good time...I have pictures of the items I cut out for playing the games on my craft blog their is a link inthe side bar....We used left over wrapped silver ware from the wedding we jsut took the scalloped circle soff them the blue kind of matched. I am having trouble loading more pictures I might have to make a few separate post to get it done....

BUSY, BUSY LIFE

2009-03-19T18:44:00.003-04:00

SO Life has been very busy and does not appear to be slowing down at all!

DD#2 has a new address and Apartment, after dealing with some mold issues for Months...

DD#3 is still in AZ and says she will be back in MN sometime next month.

DD#4 will be staying in UT, at college. She will just be working. Her boss for the Campus Journal offered her summer work she could not pass up.

DD#5 got accepted at College ad will be attending there next fall...she is so excited to be finishing up HS. Her and I will be going to visit campus and her Sisters next week We are both excited to do this road trip together. She also signed a contract to share an apt. with DD#4 next year. Track for the year has also just started, so we are looking forward to how she does this year.

DD#6 found out she will be the EIC:Editor and Chief of Yearbook next year she worked reallyhard on both HS Yearbook and Newspaper this year to get the assignment she had to apply and interview for the position.

DD#7 is also venturing into Track this year...she is going to do someJumping & Sprinting,...not sure exactly what Jumps yet I'll post again.

DS#1 is starting to work on his pinewood derby car for this year. He is also almost finished with his webelos and Arrow of Light awards for Cubscouting. He is a very busy boy.

DS#2 is having a birthday. Because of everyones schedules he has actually had 2 birthdays parties already. I have some pictures from both to share. I 'll get that done soon.

Next week is spring break and we are all so happy to be having a break from our schedules and to be finished up with our hard schedules at school...such as AP CALC(AB), AP Statistics, AP Physics, CIS Chemistry 1 &(2(independant study)), CIS French 3, etc...DD#5&6 feel the last quarter of school should allow them alittle bit more free time...and less homework though they still need to study for the AP test which dont happen until May...

I have been busy also trying to scan many years of pictures into my computer. I have aproximately 6 years completed...I noticed today how a digital camera has improved both thenumbers of actual pictures taken and my ability to actually edit nd get a nice printable picture...I have scanned years 1990-1995 onto my computer in the past few months in my *FREE* time in most of those years I took about 180 pictures some months more and some less. Inoticed just for the month of March I already have 197 pictures....so right now I am grateful for technology and how its blessed my families life...I have also been reminded of many fond memories and events..I have also come across some pretty funny pictures..I am sure all the kids will be happy to be getting their own digital copy some day...

Wedding Video Clips

2009-01-19T17:46:00.006-05:00

DH and I returned home from Maryland early this morning we had a wonderful time. Why I was gone the Videographer emailed me the clips I can post on my blog to show to family and friends.

If you are interested in Buying a DVD the Videographer is selling them for 10$ a piece, but said we can copy them also...

his Web site is David Perry Films . He did an excellent Video.

The Photographer has also uploaded some pictures to her blog from the wedding so here is a link if you want to send them. Melissa Papaj Photography

I am going to try to upload the separate films all to this one blog but I might have to do three separate post the first clip is of the Photo Montage, the second outside the temple and the third the Luncheon.

DD#1, DD#3 and Bread Tags

2009-01-14T15:56:00.004-05:00

You will need to Click on the images to enlarge them I really do need to get the exposure correct but I am waiting for my new software to come to tackle that.

Grammy and Grammy didnt know what they were getting into when they let us actually come and stay at their house this Christmas. Definately a short but memorable few days. I will just let the following pictures speak for themselves

Well the post has been slow in coming...

2009-01-14T15:27:00.003-05:00

I have been wanting to do a post since the reception in MN, but alot of unfortunate events have occured. First i lost my computer for a few days..I totally had to reimage it and restore the files to it..I think its mostly back up and running. The only files I lost that werent backed up yet were the images I got from my SIL for the reception. So there fore no images to share. Well they are available to share but requires me to make another 30 min drive to her house to pick them up or to wait until she mails them... She did send me an email of some converted to .bmp files with a slide show so If you want to see it you'll

need to email me to requesst it since I did lose all my email addresses....(hint, hint)

I have also been talking to the videographer, He put together a great DVD of Audreys wedding outside the temple and at the luncheon in Bountiful...They are just beautiful. He said to email me and he would either send a link or some files I could upload to my blog...He said that on Monday afternoon, and I am still waiting for a response. Hopefully he will come through soon because I would love to share it or parts of it with you. He is though also getting me a copy of the audio from the luncheon, that was left off the DVD so that might take a few days.

Tomorrow Night DH and I are heading out to the Open House...so It may be another week before I get the reception post up. I do however have a few pictures from Christmas to share.

Okay seriously looking at the picutres there are a few most post that should be made separately.

Grammy can tell you Bread Tags deserve a separate Posting

Wedding

2008-12-31T19:45:00.010-05:00

Well things have been very busy...the wedding went wonderfully.

For those of you on facebook, I uploaded several pictures into an album of pictures DD#6 took.

She took tons of pictures(254) faithfully following the photographer around..She said the videographer told her to get out of the way a couple of times. cant wait to see the video and Pictures. Melissa Papaj the Photographer was kind enough to send a few to me to get ready for the Reception to go on the tables... What I have seen looks great.

The first 3 pictures were taken by Melissa, Check out her blog, pictures 4- 5 by DD#6. I have a lot more pictures to post from the trip to Utah it was so fun visiting with Family and celebrating a wedding and Christmas. DD#6 got a nice picture of the Heart shaped burn that accidently happened to DD#2's arm when DD#4 was curling her hair in preparations for the big day. It was cold outside but DD#2 has been toughened up by those MN winters so she managed to be outside for over an hour taking pictures in the cold...Melissa was a genius and brought little warmers they could use on their noses and hands to keep warm and keep the red away.DD#6 got some pictures of them being used. There are too many pictures to post..and it takes forever I hope to get a slide show put together to post on here with them then you can see more. I decided to add one more of Minnies so you can see their faces better.

Pumpkins and Engagement Pictures...

2008-11-02T20:13:00.007-05:00

Okay I am still seriously behind... I have been making 400 invitations glad to say I finished them on Halloween....Yeah! You'll be seeing them soon...DD#2 and her intended need to decide which pciture they want included then I can start getting them addressed...I am happy to say I finished them a week sooner than I thought...

If you wnat to see a sampling of their engagement pictures you can check out Melissa Papaj Photography blog she has a sampling there look for DD#2. You'll love the great pictures.

I know I am late with Halloween already..but I will upload and post the few pictures I got tomorrow...a few weeks ago thought DH took the kids to get Pumpkins and had a fun ...DD#7 went along and took the pictures...

You can see we got a trunk full of gourds, squash and pumpkins....

Their carvings for Halloween were great I will try to get those pictures up soon.

ValleyFair part 3; The WAVE

2008-10-23T14:02:00.008-04:00

Okay I am finally getting around to this again.I always think I will have more time than I do...but I was wrong again...One of the kids favorite rides at Valleyfair is the wave I got a gret still shot of it so you can get an idea, but the ride climbs up high and then drops down. when you get off the ride their is a bridge and you can cross it quixkly or astop and linger and wait for the next wave...DS#2 loved waiting for the wave it was fall and freezing but he didnt care...Its a ton of water. Years ago with the older girls, DH took them on the ride and after they were standing on the bridge he saw all the fingers of water heading toward him and turned his head at the last minute...he said water just went right in his ear. It would have been better to just close his eyes. I noticed this year he wasn't with them on the ride and waiting for the huge Wave of water to hit. It was summer that time and very hot, he and the girls must have done the ride about 10 times because there was no wait they went home drenched. This year we were prepared and brought towels in the car...And of course we had some participants willing to get wet! I took a video of the whole ride... I hope you enjoy it and the pictures...now I can post the Pumpkin Pictures and Homecoming...its only taken a month. The Engaged couple(hehe..not sure what to call them) went and had engagement pictures taken last Sat.! We should get a link soon so we can go look at them. We will also be getting a CD of the pictures in a few weeks...so if you see one you like let me know! I cant wait to see how they turned out...I am sure there will be a future post. DH is home today& tomorrow doing sheetrock. Maybe I'll have some pictures of that year long project to post soon...He said I had excellent timing I actually got hoem from my errands right when he finished unloadingthe 27 sheets fo sheetrock...I am really glad I timed it so well or I'ld be taking a bunch of Advil right now! I do have to get the invites made so we can get them in the mail, so I better get going!

Valler Fair part 2

2008-10-17T20:01:00.012-04:00

Sorry it has taken so long to post I have been a little ill lately and I got a bit behind...

Here are a few more pictures form Valley Fair!

The first two pictures were taken of the antique car ride.

The next are from the Caroselle. The same one Dad rode when he was a kid. I think I actually got everyone in the picture. We rode on tons of rides all day we had beautiful weather. We also ate a few things compliments of DH company.

The last picture is of the kids.. no its not the Mickey Mouse head from Disneyland but it is the Mirror ball fountain! (its the best I could do).

I guess I will have Valleyfair part 3 also so you cansee how DS#2 got all wet.

I will try to post the rest of the updates in the next week, so I can be all caught up!

Late Post # 4: Valley Fair: Part 1

2008-10-09T00:00:00.003-04:00

DH's new job paid for the employees to go to ValleyFair a few weeks ago. I t's an annual thing and everyone already cant wait until next year. It was a fun day we were there an hour after it opened until about an hr before it closed we got home around 8:30 pm. I had no problem getting anyone to bed that night. Infact Ds#2 feel asleep in the van. Found out a few things about the kids also...DS#1 and DD#5 are afraid of heights. DS#2 is fearless not afraid of anything, and that "The Mad Mouse " is a scarier than it looks...Most of the pictures I got were of DS#2 since we went to the kiddie area while everyone else went on the big people rides...You'll notice even on the "Frog Hopper" ride DS#2 was surrounded by girls just like at home...he really liked the plane ride he had to do it a couple of times he liked pulling the stick back and making it go high in the air.

The picture of the ferris wheel through the trees was taken just before Lunch the girls hollered to me while they were sitting there I was walking over to the front of the ride to meet everyobne for lunch...If you click on it it will enlarge and you can try to see the girls there..I think Dad and Ds#1 were on the "monster" ride at the time... they also went on the old white wooden rollercoaster together...Dad wanted to take him on the rollercoaster he used to ride as a kid. After lunch we did some rides together like the old fashioned cars, The carosel, & the ferris wheel. the two boys came with me for a while in the afternoon and thats when we rode the "Mad Mouse". I'll have to tell you about that sometime...DS #1 sure was brave. The end of the day we paid to do Bumper Boats, the Bumper Cars were closed they were getting ready for Halloween scare and I guess that ride becomes the Haunted House. I have alot of pictures and another clip so I will probably have to make two post. I guess this one will have pictures of the pre lunch rides and the Bumper boat clip it's quite long so dont feel obligated to watch the whole thing.

Late Post #3 : DS#1 Birthday

2008-10-08T00:00:00.002-04:00

We had another Birthday!

we have alot of those around here.

I have a few pictures of DS#1 opening presents. I tell yoy they were hard to get becasue Ds#2 was right there anticippating the big reveal from under the wrapping paper... he got some money from grampy and grammy and a nice lego set from grampa & grandma, and mom and dad...relieved they weren't identical...He also got a slotcar race set its been fun to play with should get a picture of it set up since it is still inthe Living room...something needs to change about that..I was thinking the Air hockey table would be a good pace for it ...maybe it would keep it from collecting the stuff people put there when they walk into the house...Yes, even I am guilty of that...I also got this fun picture of the girls on the couch...but notice their eyes are open...

Late Post#2: First Day of School

2008-10-07T21:40:00.008-04:00

The kids had their first day of school over a month ago... The first thing we did was drive to school the firstday and have breakfast there..They do it every year and the kids enjoy it..DS#2 was disappointed he had to come back home...I caught DS#1 mid sentence catching up wiht his friend he missed over the summer.

It was a fun day. DS#2 took the bus to school and then I went and met the bus there..Some poor little kindergartener's got ont he wrong bus and were still on it when the bus driver Picked up DS#2 what a long day for them but a long ride for DS also...He got to school late...

He is slowly learning all his classmates names. Every day he tells me a few more and where they sit..he is so excited to go to school most days. This last picture is of him sitting at his table...you can see the back of his head...
Today I had shopping to do(reception stuff) and he was telling Dad his schedule and how if you leave late you have to run, etc it was quite funny... Dad asked if he was always like this..I said no he is a bit more excited today, probably because dad was walking the long driveway to the bus stop with him and not mom...Still uncertain about freezing to death doing it in the winter...BRRR.
Oh..DS#2 was also very excited to give me the award he brought home today for being a good helper...nice to know he's behaving himself and it wasnt a note from the Pricipal....LOL

I also have to apologize for not getting up early enoughto take a pictue of the older girls before they went to early morning seminary...they informed me however I didnt miss much except the bags under their eyes...It was very early in the morning!

Late Post

2008-09-30T14:35:00.010-04:00

Well I did not post all summer and I am sadly behind on Post...

My DD#2 got engaged a few days ago and we are soon going to be very busy with plans for that..I hope to post a picture of her and her intended soon, but first I have afew more post to catch up on from Summer and other events in September...My Sister asked me what happened because for some reason after I visited her last Spring I was no longer posting...LOL too funny! I will try to do better...Life is just too crazy quick for me lately...and keeping up with three blogs is not an easy task...

These are the last of the few vacation pictures I took in Aug..can you believe I did not get one picture of DD with her BF now fiancee shame on me!

These were taken with my DD and are of friends and companions from her Mission. we visited them on our way through Denver and GrandJunction to visit my parents. The others are from a few rest stops and the visit to the Dino Museum near Grandma's...fun times not enough Pictures sorry to say. Some more realfunny ones of DD#4 and tons of the water park .

Now hopefully tomorrow I can get some of the other events I need to do such as:

The First day of School

DS#1 B-day

Homecoming

The Engagement (working on getting a picture...)

More Water park Pictures

2008-09-23T20:09:00.008-04:00

I think this will be the last of the waterpark pictures...I have a ton more, but I think you get the idea.

We had Fun there.!

I'll post some from the rest stops and visit in Denver tomorrow....

Summer Fun

2008-09-21T22:55:00.006-04:00

Okay Summer Fun, First day of School and Valley Fair alot to blog and I have been way too busy! I took a zillion pictures yesterday on our ValleyFair trip with Carlson. I have decided I should do some long over due Pictures first. When I dropped the Girls off at college we went for a fun day at a water park in St. George...I got alot of great pictures there. The kids had fun! I think they would like a water park in the yard during the summer. Can you believe they were cold when it was so warm outside? Next year we need to take our shorts and Swimsuits!!!
It is taking the pictures from my new camera so much longer to load. I may have to take a few days to post the summer pictures I tried to load a few fromthe water park so you could see everyone and get an idea of what the park looks like

May Is So Busy

2008-05-21T09:11:00.012-04:00

DD#1 came to visit for a week everyone loved having her here...

She insisted she's never missed a Mother's Day and holds the longest standing record and even came early to make her first one...So true...

My SIL took this picture on Mother's Day of the Family.

DD#5 has had terrible weather for all her track meets but finally had some nice weather yesterday as she went to subsections...she is only throwing discus right now...

DS#1&2 had their first Tball and Baseball games last night as well as DD#7's 8th grade chior concert...

I took this picture of DS#1 as I dropped him and DD#6 off at his field.

DS#2 had fun playing his first ever game. And got a hit every time, ...you know how Tball is...and lets say the coach and DS#2 move faster than my camera, but I still got some pictures.

He really kept his eye on the ball when he was up at bat but would get causght playing in the dirt when he was out in the field...One great play he made not even looking at the ball and we are happy he didnt get hurt!

A little kid on the other team...hit a hard line drive that headed straight towards DS#2. It actually hit his glove and his shin really hard but it didnt even phase him. he just grabbed the ball and tossed it to 2nd base...You wouldn't have known it hit his shin so hard by the smile on his face...

DD#4 dropped DD#7 off at her concert and came and replaced me at DS#2's game so I could go to DD#7's concert at the Preforming Arts Center at the HS...I made it right as all the kids were getting on the stage...so did DH...

DD#& participates in 2 Chiors one is Chamber chior a small group that practices after school every Tues all school year long they must audition in the fall to try out.

DD#7 also auditioned a few months ago to do a small group preformance... with only 5 other girls she was very nervous about it and we engouraged her a lot to try, she was very nervous about it, but succeeded and did a wonderful job.

The final song was a medley of 60's and 70's songs and th kids had a great time singing them they also dressed up all colorful for the preformance.

Everything except DD#1 visit happened yesterday....I have been so busy I didnt even post last week...when DD# 5 & 6 had their Academic awards...I also for got the camera so no pictures until later...DD#5 got a top ten award for being int he top ten of her grade level academically and DD#5 got an award from the science department...they both received letters for their grades being above an A- level for the year...

New Baby Chicks

2008-05-02T13:57:00.005-04:00

DD#7 has taken to photography really well.

She has taken some beautiful pictures of the new baby chicks...

They are so cute....Picked them up on Monday... Doesn't she take some great pictures.....

Pinewood Derby and Prom

2008-04-27T13:19:00.000-04:00

I went to Utah and picked up DD#4 I took DD#2 with so she could look for housing(not) and Spend time with her guy.... what a whirlwind trip....

WE tried to make it home intime for the Pine Wood Derby..wanted to leave town at 5:30 Utah time...I think we got out at 10pm...We didnt see any racing, but we made it home in time for seeing certificates awarded... glad I made it back for part of DS#2's Pinewood Derby....

DS's Car was Silver and had a lime green colored grasshopper I cut from vinyl on both sides....We tried writing Hopper Chopper on the front, but the paint wasnt all the way dry when we sent it to be weighed a week ago... I think this is the fastest Pine wood Derby Car ever made on record. This year we plain ran out of time....

DH used plenty of Silicone to help DS's car fly down the track according to everyone there,
Jims was the fastest car on the Track...

DD#6 used DD#7 camera to take Pictures I think I need to find a better one of the car...

I wish I could have been there to see it happen

but Driving takes time.....

Next was Prom for DD#5

Doesnt she look beautiful...

Older sisters being home is great because you get to have your hair and nails done for you...

DD#2 did the hair thus the side picture......to show off the great Updo..... DD#4 gave her a french manicure on her Fingers and Toes...Hmmm should have taken a picture of that...

...she went with a group of friends who also didnt have dates...

You'll have to ask her about the One legged goose and the Italian Resturant, her friend picked(hahaha)!

...Antone's Fish & Whiskey....

Okay she wasn't too happy about it at the time she was there eating but someday it will be funny...Right!!!

I told her next year she should let me make dinner plans....

This was such a busy weekend...Ther e was also a Stake Dance Festival DD#6 was in and she had a great time...but no pictures

Snow Day/Work Day

2008-04-11T13:59:00.007-04:00

You should have heard the whooping an hollering that went on this morning in my house.
We finally have a snow day the girls & boys were so excited. if you look out the window you can see all the snow we got last night. Can you believe it was all dried up and gone before this storm came through. DH was a little , "Why did they cancel school?", I guess he didnt realize it was still Raining and freezing. Yesterday DD#2 convinced me to let her rip out sheet rock so I taught her how and she ripped some down. Well today with every one home, DD's#2,5,6&7 went to town. these pictures were taken before lunch time...They sure have a lot more energy than I do. This will help DH make much more progress on the room Sat. We are so thankful for small blessing like this.

So you can see the project is on a roll. You can also see some of the new shiney duct work. We might actually get some sheetrock up this weekend, but I am uncertain because a fair amount of 2X4's need replacing and moving. Hopefully by the time DD#2 and I leave to pick up DD#4 at college a good amount of progress will be made.

The utility
belt is more of a fashion statement. DD#5 thought that it looked cool and liked that her hammer could hang from it.

Hoping the sheetrock guy can come and do the finishing part and ceiling why I am gone getting her. Then she will just have to help me paint, and finish Oak trim when she gets back. I dont think that we will have it all finished by the time DD#1 comes to visit the first week of May, but I am hoping it will be finished before the end of May.

Who have thought they would rather workthan go to school...
Oh shhsh, We wont tell them its work!!! *me winking*

Activity News

2008-04-09T17:08:00.003-04:00

DD#6 has finished up her JV Knowledge Bowl events, and ended up first in the finals meet....It had been first or Second all season with another team a difference of 1 or 2 pts...In the finals they won by 7 pts...so she is really pleased...Her banquet ceremony thing is in a couple of weeks so we should have some pictures then.

DD#7 has signed up for another year of track and was uncertain if she wanted to do it because of getting a new throwing coach... Well She loves her new coach and he is working with her alot. The old coach had his favorite ginormous Male thrower that he alwasy worked with and never worked withher much no matter how much we asked for help and for a summer coach. Her first meet last Thurs. she threw the Shot 31'2" a personal best her old best was about 25 or 27...Her new coach has taught her to spin throw and it is working quite well for her...She never liked throwing shot before and now is looking at breaking the School Record...She just needs a few more inches...
Her first meet to throw the discus was yesterday but was cancelled and postponed until Friday...I think that may get cancelled also from Snow, ugh doesn't the weather know we are ready for Spring here... We cant wait for the warmer weather so she can practice outside...It is a nice day today so I am sure she is getting to throw the discus at practice...at indoor meets she only gets to throw the Shot....

Saturday I went to sign DS#1 for baseball, and found out DS#2 can actually do T-ball this year so their schedules will keep us busy this year...they play on the same nights....I thought they had to be in K-garten but they have to be 5 by the 1 of June... He is so excited to get to do something like his Older Brother...

EASTER PICTURES...Finally

2008-04-01T10:39:00.015-04:00

DS#2 peeking around the tree trunk! Yes all the snow was melted when DH left o go to the NCAA wrestling tournament, and it snowed for a few days while he was gone... but we still dragged the kids out in the snow to get their pictures taken on this early Easter in Spring.

DS#2 did manageto come forward and get his picture taken infront of the tree also... DH didnt get home until 10 am....they left St. Louis around 10:30pm and drove all night to be home for Easter Dinner...I didnt take pictures before church becasue their was to much going on, We also waited on our Candy Egg hunt. Can you believe I for got to take pictures of the kids coloring their eggs.....Funnt storyabout Ds#2 Easter Morning, he came out and saw his Orange shirt and was a little mad, seems he wanted a Dark green one.... last year he got light green...he was convinced the Easter bunny made a mistake... Luckily his Sister(DD#5) convinced him Orange looked great on him...this last week though he complained it was orange all over again...funny because this morning he wanted a new water bottle, and of all things wants it in his new favorite color Orange... DS#1 got a new shirt also and doesnt the tealish blue color look great on him. You have to admit the white background really makes the colors of the Easter clothes standout. I think the kids would still prefer the green grass. DH also managed to shovel a path to the picture area, I guess the lack of foot prints tipped him off. the younger DD's got skirts DD#7's was very colorful and looked very good on her. Isn't she just growing up so beautiful.

DD#6 found the cute shoes at a second hand clothing place and jsut loved them , after all finding a bargain is great especially when you are shopping for clothes. they go great withher new Easter Skirt.

DD#5 got a skirt and a lovely chocolate jacket...she wasnt quite sure what she thought, but everyone who has seen the picture says oh so pretty. I know they are talking about her, but doesnt the outfit look great.

On Easter Morning DD#2 was so excited to be home and have Easter with the family. She said "This is the first Easter I have had here in 5 years!" Can you believe it... between her Mission and College. Wow, where does the time go?...we were glad she was here to share it with us!...

Can you believe she missed this-------->

for so many years.

The sun has always been an issue for the Easter pictures... it shines straight into their eyes every Easter morning.

I just had to put this picture in...

Happy Birthday

2008-03-31T11:23:00.001-04:00

Can you believe he's 5 already...
Where did the time go...
Here are a few pictures from the day.

The neon green Frosting looks more like Shrek...But I ran out of green food coloring and the only color of green I had was a neon greenwe have for decorating eggs...he loved the color though so that was great... we all giggled as he tried to get all the candles blown out.

An Aunt and cousins came to the party because they were staying at grandma's and grandpa's house. DS#2 thought it a special treat to have them there to help celebrate his birthday. Mom was glad becuase the crazy schedule for the week hadn't helped get a real party planned so the party with friends will have to wait another year.

A big relief ...because of how early Easter is this year. DS #2 loved his new presents he got some K'nex he really loves putting them together or having Me put them together, if he wants something made form the actual book....He also loved his new bike and cant wait to take it outside and go exploring.

Okay you can see DD#7 with her camera took all the up close pictures on her camera. Which I havent managed to get on my computer yet.
So I finally am just doing this post with the pictures I took... It was a fun day and DS loved all his presents and had so much fun...he asked me if we could it again soon, he doesn't want to wait another year... I told him he had to wait until everyone else had a turn....I think that should hold him most of the year(wink, wink).

Wowza, Time flies when you're busy!

2008-03-20T11:00:00.002-04:00

Life is a bit crazy around here lately. DD#5 is back to work at DQ, and Doing Track again...Hoping to throw the Discus and the Shot Put even further this year...Cant wait until the warm weather so they can go out side to practice had a few warm days so far so we can tell spring is coming.

DD#6 is finished with knowledge Bowl, what a hectic scheadule...Her team did so well. they had First or Second Place Consistantly the whole season..I should take a picture of all her Medals. She was pictured int he paper several times... at some of her last few meets the scores were very close between her and another team. liek 1 pt separating first or Second...coming in Second was no fun in these circumstances. the final JVTournament was yesterday and we can Say DD's team finished first by 7 points...a resounding win. so can I csay she is all smiles... She also had an Ortho appointment and is smiling bigger because the metal woll be coming off before Summer it looks like.

DS#1 Finished his Cubscout Bear award, can you say relieved...He is the only Bear and it is sometimes hard to get his Cubscout stuff done. Few weeks ago we took him to the Sheriff's Department to visit with a sargent and get a tour of the Command center. we picked up a lock for a Gun and got some finger print kits. It was a fun visit and DS asked some great questions.

On Saturday because DH is out of town I get to go to with Jim to a friend at churches home to make his Tool box wood project and cut out his Pinewood Derby Car. Yes it is time for the Derby again...Cant wait...

We celebrated DS#2's Birthday Early and he is so excited...I'll post the pictures and stuff for that tomorrow.

Life is fun and busy...wouldnt have it any other way...

She's Back

2008-02-23T12:53:00.006-05:00

Wish I had Audio...so you could hear DD#2 playing her violin...sounds so pretty...I've missed that alot.

DD#6 even took her old Violin out and played a bit...found she was rusty, but she hasn't played for 4 years.

We picked her up at the Airport over a week ago...her first Comment is waht happened to my family it is so small... Gpa& Gma Ostvig came to the airport also so it was a fun time from the airport we went to the Stake Center for the release...but because her flight was 2 hrs earlier we had time to kill. We went to Perkins for Dinner and had the slowest service ever, but enjoyed visiting. took an After Picture of her withthe Stake President also...It was nice to visit with him about her mission...

Saturday was busy getting ready for Family to come on Sunday, but DD#5 found sometime to take down DD#2 and Pin her to the floor so everyone else could jump on the pile DD's #6&7 were in the pile also, but managed to get up before I could get he camera ready...Spontaneous pictures are hard to get around here...you can barely see DD#5 smile under the arms but you can see her grey sweatshirt clad arm around the waist, and DS's so enjoying the moment. Somethings never change....

last night was the Cubscout Blue and Gold Banquet..I forgot my camera...Ugh...could have got some great pictures...A tape recorder would have been nice also. DS#2 was giggling his head off the the skit the Webelos did...Woul dhave been a great sound track to have...they did the whole one scout behind the other eating whip cream and stretching thing...always a fun skit for the boys....the theme was oriental so we got some good food also...we made Cream Cheese wontons...

It was a fun evening... we also got the Pinewood Derby Sar starter kit so we are off to start another...car seems these scouting things never end...

update

2008-01-29T10:59:00.000-05:00

well things are rolling along here rather quickly. I think January is just flying by, DD#6 on the other hand is thinking it is dragging why she waits for DD#2 to get home from her mission.

DD#6 has gotten a few more second places in Knowledge Bowl and has also been moved up to Varsity...Drivers Ed is still going well.

DS#1 is participating in a BB gun Shooting class and loving it. though it does go until 9pm and he is so tired the next morning when it is time to get up, It only has two more classes though so I think he'll hold up. He is loving being a Cub scout and almost has his BEAR done..Yipee!

DS#2 has discovered his voice and has been chatting upa storm all weekend long, Seems he has something to say about every thing....It's great but by Fri after school I was ready to pass him off to a Sister....

DD#5 I think is so ready for her Job to open back up and get back to work. Her friend from So. Africa finished up being here for a year of school and went back home, She is tired of driving in the weather and is really tired of the deer that seem to be jumping in front of her car all the time on her way to seminary....She hasn't hit one but now even she is jittery just like the deer...

DD#7 seems to be busy all the time she loves the Books her Sister sent her to read and is devouring them quickly, made anew rule last week...No reading unless your room is clean seems all the girls have read several books since the beginning of the year love that but they need some balance in their lives....

DH has been working on all his Do This list and has made a lot of progress now to start working like a maniac on that bedroom down stairs.....The weeks are just flying by..

DD #4 got a job on campus so we are hoping she can work hard and do well at both she starts today, and is contemplating working through the summer, we will miss her if this is her choice.

Me I am just hanging around filling in the gaps doing what I can, and unwinding from the holidays...so enjoying the lack of holiday hustle and bustle

Look whose 50

2008-01-28T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hey Sis just couldnt let it go unnoticed

and without a celebration....

"Happy 50th Birthday"

Where Have I Been?

2008-01-24T14:26:00.000-05:00

Well this month is just rolling by...

The last few weeks have been cold...cold...cold!

So I have few pictures to share with you...

Martin Luther King Day every one had the day off of school. The night before we had Popcorn and Rootbeer Floats a family favorite on sunday evenings.

We didn't do much last ear because of the change in church schedule.

It has been freezing weather here, way below zero and I think only a few days above zero for over a week, and frankly everyone is tired of it.

Sunday Night I told the two boys to get ready for bed and they came out looking like this. I guess they wanted to be warm the furnace is havingahard time keeping up.

Nothing like wearing all your PJ's in one day...

Last weekend we took it easy also because it was cold...after ice cream the boys wanted to be maggot boys.

Usually we dont roll them up together but they brought the huge bedspread out so what could you do but roll them up in the same cacoon.

For "Maggot Boys" you roll them up in the blanket and then laugh your heads off while they try to get unwrapped... always funny with one kid in one blanket, I guess two in a blanket was just as just as hilarious.

I guess I am just raising a couple of comedians. Always hamming it up for the camera....But with this great of smiles how can you not take pictures and then of course you have to share them.

Lastly DH & DS#2 were doing one for the money...DS had the biggest smile I have ever seen. I got the camera and decided a little video clip would work better for this....

can you tell DH is cold wearing his down vest in the house....Oh well you can still play and have fun indoors when its freezing cold outside.

we are all looking forward to running around in the 50 degree warm up we are getting this weekend....maybe we'll runa round with out jackets...LOL

Ostvig Antics

Christmas Vacation & Engagement

Halloween

Cider and Donuts

Pensacola

Birthday and the Start of School

29 years together

Baby OOT is Here

Easter 2011

Audrey and Keven Graduation

Little Lucy

SNOW

*E* Reading

Christmas 2010

James Birthday &Their Family Picture

Christmas visitors

sickness

snow

hello

A Funny Phone Story

Its Official....Happy Birthday!

Picking out Pumpkins

Conference with the Family

One of Those Days! One of Those Beautiful Days!

DS #1 Birthday

First and Second Day of School Pictures 2010

Another visit with James!!!

Camera+ Cousins+Spam +MN = Fun

Valerie's Birthday

My Handy Men

Mt. Rushmore on the Fourth of July

Amy & Audreys the 2nd time around & Martins Cove

Grammys& Grampy's and Minnies Birthday

Santa Maria, Solvang & Santa Barbara Beach

Sacramento to Santa Maria

Granite Bay

Driving to California

1st Leg of the Vacation

Driving to UT

HS graduation

TMNT

Wedding Day and Reception

Grooms Dinner

5th Grade & Dare Graduation

Special Visitors in April

The Past Few Weeks Have Been Crazy

I Am So Behind

Another Birthday

Photographer Pictures

Blessing Day

A New Nephew

Scott & Liz

MN Receptions

FL Reception

...Welcome Baby James

hmm..Where Does the Time Go!

Pensacola

The Engagement

Arrow of Light

DD had a Birthday

The Grad Party

Graduation

Another May Update

Ostivg Family Reunion A Look at Camp Nauvoo

Family News: May Updates

Blowing Out Candles

Derby Car #3 & Updates

DS#2's Birthday

BUSY, BUSY LIFE

Wedding Video Clips

DD#1, DD#3 and Bread Tags

Well the post has been slow in coming...

Wedding

Pumpkins and Engagement Pictures...

ValleyFair part 3; The WAVE

Valler Fair part 2

Late Post # 4: Valley Fair: Part 1

Late Post #3 : DS#1 Birthday

Late Post#2: First Day of School

Late Post

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