Picture of Emmalee playing with Weasley (Aunt Joyce's 5 week old Kitten) on friday the 16th of may while we were up in Idaho.

Mindy's Tag

Two names I go by: Mimmee and mommy

Two things I'm wearing:pink top and grey pajama pants

Two of the longest cars rides:Salt lake city to Kalispell MT and Salt lake city to oregon

Two things I want to do right now: go to sleep and go to sleep (just got back from Idaho for grandpa Haroldsen's Funeral)

Two animals I've had:Smokey (dog) and a cat named Snuggles

Two things I ate today:hot dog at aunt Joyce's and french toast (also at aunt Joyce's)

Two people I talked to last:Husband Craig and Daughter Emmalee

Two things to do tomorrow:go to church and visit grandma Janet's

Two favorite Holidays:Christmas and 4th of July

Two favorite beverages:Dr Pepper and fresca peach citrus

Two People I tag:Stephanie Haroldsen (Danny's wife) and Amanda Haroldsen (Richard's wife)

Big News!!!!

The Nelson Family is moving to Utah!!!!! Matt applied for another job in Lehi (he didn't get the last one he applied for) and he got it! He'll still be working for Micron as an Electrical Engineer, but it will be in a more stable environment! He starts work on June 16, so we don't have much time! We're spending this weekend starting to get the house ready to sell! We'll meet with the Realtors (that Micron will pay for) this week and get our house on the market! We'll stay in an apartment the first two months we're there so that we can take our time house-hunting. (Micron pays for that too!) We're very excited!

Ryan's tag

Two names I go by: Snuggle Bug and Bubba
Two things I'm wearing: dinosaur shirt and smiley face shorts (note from mom- they don't match!)
Two of the longest cars rides: Boise to Oregon and Boise to Salt Lake
Two things I want to do right now: play on the Internet and play a video game
Two animals I've had: dogs named Buddy and Murphy
Two things I ate today: donuts (mini) and Taco Bell cheese roll
Two people I talked to last: my Mom and Anthony
Two things to do tomorrow: play outside and go to church
Two favorite Holidays: Christmas and Halloween
Two favorite beverages: Root Beer and Sprite
Two People I tag: Mindy Haroldsen and Uncle Delrey

Anthony's tag

Two names I go by: Tony Bob Nelson and Turbo
Two things I'm wearing: green shirt and Scooby Doo shorts
Two of the longest cars rides: Boise to Oregon and Boise to Salt Lake
Two things I want to do right now: draw and finish reading my book
Two animals I've had: dogs named Buddy and Murphy
Two things I ate today: donut and cheese burrito
Two people I talked to last: my Mom and Ryan
Two things to do tomorrow: watch "Extreme Makeover, Home Edition" and go to church
Two favorite Holidays: Christmas and Thanksgiving
Two favorite beverages: Root Beer and water
Two People I tag: Michael Nelson and Ryan Nelson

Amber's Tag

2 names I go by: Beanie, and Chinaho
2 things I am wearing: fire shirt and EMT pants
2 longest car rides: California, and California
2 things I want right now: popsicle and sleep
2 animals I've had/have: Charlie, my dog and Thumper, my cat
2 things I ate today: french toast and runts
2 people I talked to last: AJ and Jones
2 things to do today: go home from work and sleep
2 things to do tomorrow: go to work and then on to Logan
2 holidays I like: Christmas and Thanksgiving
2 beverages I like: Jones sodas and orange juice
2 favorite colors: green and black
2 favorite things to do: swim and drive the fire engine
2 to tag: Hailey Prete, Sam Walsh-Prete

More Jeremy and Rachel

The Murdock Girls!

Top Left: (Izzy is the sleeping one)

Above: Madison, Isabelle, & Lily

Bottom Left: Izzy, Lily & Maddy

I finally remembered to bring pictures with me! Here's my girls.

Mary's Tag

Two names I go by: Mary and Ma or Me (Maddy's version of mom, I think)
Two things I'm wearing: A blue shirt Amber gave me and Valentine socks
Two of the longest cars rides: Between Blackfoot and Boise in the same day, three days in a row, on a school bus for Boys Basketball State tournament.
Two things I want to do right now: Finish my book, (tThe 13th Reality) and listen to another CD of Eragon.
Two animals I've had: a cat named Panda and I think a goldfish.
Two things I ate today: Spaghetti and Muti-grain Cheerios
Two people I talked to last: DJ (my husband) and Maddy (my daughter)
Two things to do tomorrow: sweep/mop kitchen floor (again) and call Amber
Two favorite Holidays: Christmas and Easter
Two favorite beverages: Dr. Pepper and Water
Two People I tag: Andrew A. and Anthony N.

Debbie's new house

Hey Everyone,

Guess what? I am about to become a homeowner!!!! We just bought this house, and we get to move into it on June 14. I am very excited, and I can't wait. Talk to you all later.

Grandpa Haroldsen

This is a sad, yet in a way, a happy day. Grandpa Haroldsen is no longer suffering, and he is in a better place. This is a Picture from when I was up with them in Idaho in January. I am Glad I had that opportunity to be with him.

Norman Haroldsen

Hi All,
Janet hasn't had time to post this, but just letting everyone know that Norman Haroldsen passed away this evening, about 6 pm Idaho time. Our condolences, love and prayers, go to Brian and Janet and Brian's siblings, and their entire family, grandkids, etc. . He was 80 years old.

Emmalee loves Spaghetti!

Looks like our normal two year olds!

Hey Everyone!

It's Cassy Pearson Here. My mom says i need to post more but she pretty much says eveything thats happening with me... I'll try say things she hasn't already... Well im a sophmore soon to be junior! oh yeahhh! I resently turned 16. This summer my plans are to take classes out at the local community collage in hopes to maybe graduate a year early from high school but thats still be thought about. I'm the baby cousin in the Taylor Family. I'm really exited to see all of you this summer. Honestly there some of you i dont remeber at all so it will be fun to catch up.

-Cassy

Family History

Morning,
I'm off to the Family History Center, where I work 4 hours a week, and was wondering how many of THE TAYLOR group, have the new family search program, available to them? It's really awesome. We were one of the first areas to get it, and they are working out some bugs before they open it to other areas, from what I've heard. Anyway, it's a lot of fun, and is motivating me to do some research and find some more family, out there. There is a lot of work to do. I'm hoping to bring everyone a complete 4 generation, updated PAF file, to the family reunion, and hope to work with Carma, and share some stories, of our ancestors, with you. We have an amazing heritage!!

take care!
Love
Aunt Betty

Gail Taylor Tag

Grandpa Taylor doesn't have an e-mail, nor does he understand anything about computers. or blogging, so I , Joyce, will answer his tag for him. I have asked him the questions I didn't know.

Two names you go by: Grandpa Taylor and Dad
Two things you're wearing: red flannel shirt and blue suspenders
Two of the longest car rides: He took a bus tour back east. He drove to California
Two things to do today: Brush teeth and go to bed
Two things I want right now: To get a drink of water and go to bed
Two animals I've had: horse named Penny and a dog named Ginger
Two things I ate today: enchiladas (to celebrate Cinco de Mayo) and tossed salad
Two people I talked to last: Joyce and Randy
Two things to do tomorrow: watch a John Wayne movie and take a walk outside
Two favorite holidays: Thansgiving and Christmas
Two favorite beverages: Root beer and Pepsi
Two people that I tag: Ray Taylor and Roy Prete

MY BABY IS DRIVING

OK, what girl wouldn't have a chevy silverado 1/2 ton pick up as her dream car!! Well, at least it gets her around. Can you believe Cassy is DRIVING!

A typical Monday

Hi,
I finally get a minute to myself until one of the grandkids needs or does something that needs immediate attention. I usually tend 3 of Debbie's kids and one of Craig's on Mondays. Debbie's twin boys are in all day kindergarten. Savannah is 4. Jennifer is 2 and trying to go potty. She has done good so far today since she came. Robert is 2 months old and happy when he isn't hungry or someone isn't bothering him. Craig and Mindy's Emmalee is 2 1/2. Jason is home today and has been helping me. Jennifer got her head stuck in the wooden railing at the top of the stairs. Emmalee stripped down to her skin and climbed in the bathtub with a dry bar of soap. The phone kept ringing, too. This was all within 10 minutes while Robert was crying because he was hungry. I remember my kids doing this but it's been a long time since they did. I am glad we have kids when we are younger and just tend grandkids once in a while. It tends to wear you out. Robert has been fed and is lying on the floor happy until someone steps on him. The girls are all watching Sesame Street at the moment. But it will get very quiet when they all go home.
I hope to get a few more things done today when I have the time to myself. But I do enjoy the grandkids.
I think that all of my kids are signed up for the blog now. I don't think that all of the son and daughter in laws have done that yet but hopefully they will soon.
Have a wonderful week.
Janet

Old dogs CAN learn new tricks!

This old dog is actually learning how to do this. I still have a lot to learn, but I am enjoying this! It is so great to read the news everyone posts. it is a wonderful day today. It should get to 70 and the wind is only a slight breeze. Yesterday Randy, Dad and I took a drive around the Palisades Reservior. It is still mostly frozen, but most of the snow is gone. We saw over 100 deer! When Randy comes home I will try to post a picture or two of them. It was a beautiful day! I hope we are finally getting good weather that will stay. I tagged Dad and Randy. Randy will do his own and I will do Dad's. I will ask him as much as I can. Should be interesting!

Joyce's Post

Two names you go by: Grandma Edie and my geocache name, eaglemom9

Two things you're wearing: sandals and a white tank top with a blue/lavender stripe blouse over the top

Two of the longest car rides: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Nauvoo, Illinois

Two things to do today: Plant peas and carrots, and turn in the monthly Relief Society report

Two things I want right now: A long vacation and all the yard work done!

Two animals I've had: a spaniel mix dog named "Sam" after Sam Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings", and his mother, Hershey

Two things I ate today: scrambled eggs and toast

Two people I've talked to last: Randy and Gail

Two things to do tomorrow: yard work and Relief Society Presidency meeting

Two favorite holidays: Christmas and Easter

Two favorite beverages: home made root beer and diet Cherry Pepsi

Two people that I tag: Randy Edie and Gail Taylor

Emily's Big Girl Bed

Since we are expecting baby # 2 in three months  or so, we decided to start training Emily on her toddler bed.  She took to it wonderfully, so far.  She gets down at first, and tries to get the door open, but then she climbs back up and falls asleep.  She has slept in it for two nights.  I check on her several times during the night, and both mornings I found her asleep on the floor, but she's getting the idea.  This morning at 5:00 am she was still in bed, and at 6:00 am, she was on the floor.

           

-Kim

People left to tag-I THINK!

Michael Prete
Becky Doig
Rob Doig
Austin Doig
Mark Doig
Preston Doig
Hannah Prete
Olivia Prete
Evelyn Prete
Emmalee Haroldsen
Olivia Haroldsen
Derrick Tucker
Emily Coates
Chris Bartholoma
Nathan Bartholoma
Alex Bartholoma
Savannah Bartholoma
Jennifer Bartholoma
Robert Bartholoma
Heather Airoldi
Zeke Airoldi
Ethan Airoldi
Kya Airoldi
Kayla Vargas
Rylee Vargas
Kyle Vargas
DJ Murdock
Lily Murdock
Izzy Murdock
Maddie Murdock
Eliz Taylor

If you don't have thier email, to let them know they've been tagged, email someone in their family. You might add the blog URL, and instructions to make sure they add 2 people.
There are a lot left, and we want to hear from them!

I'm LOVING IT!!!

HI
Thanks to everyone for posting! I'm loving this!!! It's so good to hear from you! I'll nag my kids, that haven't posted (Cassy and Jeremy) and David has an excuse.... please nag your kids/siblings, etc. to post! I really want to hear what is going on in your lives!!!!

Nothing to new going on with us. Our life for the next 2 months will be centered around THEE BIG DAY (July 3rd, in case you don't know haha), and our trip to Vermont, for Delrey's graduation.

We had a great visit with Jeremy and Rachel last weekend. Ben and Ashlee came, too, and it was great! Robert came to dinner, so I had 4 of my kids in one spot! Was great!!!!

Saturday, Delrey and Cassy are flying to Vegas to pick up the truck we're buying from Grandpa Pearson, so Cassy can have someething to drive. What girl wouldn't want to drive a Chevy Silverado BRIGHT GRASS GREEN 1/2 ton pick up with a shell???? Well... at least she has wheels! Will be great daddy/daughter bonding, too. (will send pictures )

All is well!!!

Take care!
Love,
Aunt Betty, to most of you, mom, to some, and Betty to some!

Finally!

Thanks to Aunt Betty's patient tutoring, I've finally figured this blog thing out! I'm very computer illiterate!
I'm Rochelle (Gardner) Nelson. I'm the daughter of Joyce. I've been married to Matt Nelson for 11 years and we currently live in Boise, Idaho. We have 3 adorable boys. (next project will be to figure out how to post pictures so I can show you how cute they are!)
Michael (my step-son) just turned 11 in March. He loves soccer and plays the Bass in Orchestra. He's in 5th grade.
Anthony is 9. He is our creative one. He loves to draw and write stories. He's in 4th grade.
Ryan turned 7 last week. He's my snuggle bug! He loves to read and play on the computer. He's in 1st grade.
Matt works as an Electrical Engineer for Micron Technology. He is also the Elders' Quorum President at church. His biggest accomplishment this past year has been to lose over 100 pounds!!!!! He looks great! He did it by just eating right and exercising! He's a wonderful husband and father and takes very good care of all of us! I'm so lucky to have him!
I'm almost done with my year as PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) President at the Elementary School. We have our school Carnival next week and then one more meeting and I'm DONE!!!!! If any of you every hear me say that I'm thinking about doing anything like that again, come and knock some sense into me! At church I'm on the Enrichment Committee and I also play the piano for Relief Society. I also spend a lot of time at the boys' school, helping in the classrooms and in the library. I stay busy, but it keeps me out of trouble! I find that if I stay home during the day, instead of cleaning like I should, I end up sleeping, eating or shopping when I shouldn't!
Well, that's my family in a nutshell! I'll try to be better at posting!
KEEP IN TOUCH EVERYONE! Hope to see all of you at the reunion!!!!!

Rochelle's Tag

Two names you go by: Mom and Roach
Two things you're wearing: jeans and a Snoopy Shirt.
Two of the longest car rides: Blackfoot, Id to Cardston, Alberta, Canada for Becky's Wedding and from Blackfoot to Holton, Kansas to visit Aunt Betty.
Two things to do today: Get my Tag done and go to bed.
Two things I want right now: Chocolate and Strawberries.
Two animals I've had: My dogs Murphy and Buddy. (we lost Murphy in Dec. from old age and Buddy in Feb. we think from anti-freeze)
Two things I ate today: Burritos and an oatmeal cream cookie.
Two people I talked to last: Matt (My husband who's out of town tonight) and Aunt Betty.
Two things to do tomorrow: Help at the boys' Elementary School and pick up Matt from the Airport.
Two favorite holidays: My Birthday and Mother's Day. (Because I get spoiled!)
Two favorite beverages: Water and Cherry Pepsi.
Two people that I tag: My mom (Joyce) and Matthew (my brother)