16th wedding anniversary

I wanted to wish my husband Ken a happy anniversary today. We're at sweet 16! We plan to eat out for lunch and see Avatar 3-D.

Christmas Sunday

Merry Christmas

Richardsons –Christmas 2009
Hi, everyone! Our big news is that we are headed to Provo, Utah this next year, where Ken has accepted a job as a neonatologist at Utah Valley Regional! Here’s a rundown of our life in Albuquerque this year:
Andy, 5: Loves preschool, is progressing in his speech therapy and enjoys MOMS Club field trips.
Adam, 6: Is the “ham” of his Sunshine Generation performing group and loves piano lessons and the gifted program in first grade at school.
Betsy, 8: Enjoys her friends & her hamster “Biscuit”. She enjoys Activity Days, piano, gifted and chorus.
Marcus, 12: Was excited to receive the Aaronic Priesthood, pass the sacrament and take trips to the temple. He is a “Star” boy scout and plays trumpet and piano.
Jared, 14: Enjoys high school and early morning seminary. He had a busy fall playing the mellophone in the marching band and French horn in concert band and continues to be an excellent pianist.
Ken: Is a busy neonatal fellow and is looking forward to finishing up his training. He helps the scouting program stay on track and is in the Young Men presidency. He remains a very loyal BYU Cougars fan.
Jenni: Is still the choir director as well as music chairman. She teaches private voice lessons and enjoys crafting hobbies and cooking.

jewelry for sale

Here's a few of the beaded watches I made for a craft expo yesterday. I am opening an etsy.com account under jennisjewelry to try to sell more.

Andy's prayer

Last night this was Andy's bedtime prayer:
"Heaven and Jesus, I love my family. I know the church is special. And I always play nicely. Please bless this food. I love the missionaries and prophets. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen."

Betsy quote

Our neighbor friend who owns a big dog asked us why we didn't have a dog. I mentioned that "we are not dog people". When this didn't satisfy her, Betsy chimed in "Adam and Andy are enough of a responsibility". You don't need a dog when you have an Adam and Andy.

craft project

This time of year inspires me to make crafts. I covered our old ugly cork board in our office. Once side for Ken and the other for me.

Adam quotes

While I was filling up the sink to wash dishes by hand Adam excliamed, "Mom you're wasting water!" "If you waste water, Alaska will melt!"

While Adam was getting a hair cut at Great Clips , "I just can't take it anymore!"

speical shapes day at the fiesta

Balloon fiesta

where I get satisfaction

So the reciept didn't turn out, but it said I saved $222.00 at Albertsons. I told the cashier my goal was to pay under $200 after using my coupons. I made it to $144.00 for all this food. And you don't see the fresh vegetables, 4 1/2 lbs. of london broil and tons of yogurt I bought hiding there. It probably took about 2 hours in preparation and an hour and a half to buy. I used my ad, newspaper coupons and 2 web sites: pinchingyourpennies.com and hip2save.blogspot.com. I also sometimes print coupons on coupons.com. It feels like this is my new job now. Ken is grateful to start putting away money in savings now.

Ken's b-day pics

Happy 39th birthday Ken!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband. He is such a great father and husband. I am so grateful for him in my life. I love you Ken!

latest kid quotes

Jared 14- (With Andy laying on his lap in church) "This is better than having a lap dog!"

Marcus 12-made a report on careers and thought "student intuition" for college was $1000.

Andy 4-"Mom you remind me of a gir.l" and "It would be really beautiful if you had pretty shoes and make-up."

Adam 6-"Andy leave me alone you're fweaking me out!"

updates-new camara

Jared plays the mellaphone in marching band. They sounded great at their first football game. In August Marcus turned twelve and became a Deacon...set apart by his Dad.

Church family reunion

Richardson reunion

Reunion at Snow Basin

More fun in Utah

A Sunday walk around the Provo Temple, 4th of July parade in Delta, Adam's 6th birthday bowling at BYU, playing in Bridal Veil Falls.

More month of Utah

Spending Father's day with my dad, fun at Liberty land and hanging out in Krisi's handmade hammock!

Fun times in Utah

The "Kong" cone at Macy's, Dinosaur museum at BYU, fun with cousins

Highlights from our month in UT

Our rental home in Provo (Shirley's home)

reunion

We've done a lot on our trip over the past 5 weeks. This reunion in Arizona was the end of our trip. Ken is still in UT with a rotation. This is the Richardson clan at the reception for Ken's parents celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

A day at the ranch

The kids and I went to galloping graces horse ranch this morning. They got to scoop some poop in exchange for a free horse riding lesson. They all loved it and Betsy in particular was in heaven.

Happy Father's Day

Ken got to open presents early for father's day. We will be in UT for the special day, and I didn't want to have to pack a bunch of presents...so he'll get breakfast in bed next Sunday and have memories of opening gifts at home. Happy Father's Day we love you!

Edward Cullen hair

BEFORE AFTER

Sorry no more vampire hair for my taste. I get mean with the scissors.

Thanks for your prayers

Jared was in the hospital for 2 nights with pneumonia. Ken was able to take 2 days of sick leave so we could take turns staying with Jared. He is home and recovering. We appreciate all the kind thoughts and prayers for him.