Neither Hide Nor Hair

So, I believe that Jennifer has NEVER posted anything on the blog. Jenn, Even DAD has posted something! C'mon! What's the deal? Now, I believe that Jenn and Mike have a computer. Although Jennifer is busy busy with three boys, if there's time for scrapbooking, there's gotta be time for blogging. We all know that there are many things going in their lives, but we don't know what for we have neither seen hide nor hair of them on the blog! I would like to see a post: something, anything! Otherwise it's hard for the rest of us to know that you still exist.

Eating Healthy- Veggies are Free

Vegetables-- Eat at least 3 helpings per day or as many as you can. During the summer harvests utilize those great gardens. Find out who has one and see if you can pick anything they have. As of Friday the Vawdrey garden is going to be open for business, since Lowell & LuVera are touring in Scandinavia for 17 days. You can bet we will be eating zuchinni, corn,tomatoes and peppers 24/7 per their invitation. That's right breakfast, lunch & dinner. Muffins, casserole, salsa, stuffed, steamed, grilled and so on. Anyone wanting some let me know & I will get extra for you.

Dark greens are the best, zucchini, green beans, peas, broccoli, peppers, lettuce and spinach. When they are on sale at the stores or a farmers market, buy and eat them every day. (Broccoli @ $.50-75 pr lb., peppers 3/00, lettuce/spinach $1. are good prices) Out of season watch for frozen food sales. (16oz up to $1.)

If you are dieting, the Weight Watchers diet says most veggies are free. That would be no points which includes all green ones. You may eat 10 baby carrots before they count. Corn is out. Eat up.

Thirty is Not That Old Anymore

When you’re a kid, thirty seems so far away especially if your parents say they're that old. Then as a teen it is like twice your age. Along the way you get busy with mission, school and easing into adulthood, pretty soon there it is just a few months away. Before you know it one day you wake up & BINGO! You are thirty.

That is probably how Jed is feeling today. Yeah, thirty! Oh, it isn’t so bad when you are two times his age. Thinking back you’ll say, ‘Wow such a long time ago. I was good looking and so fit then.’ Yeah, that would be Jed, now. Good looking and fit. Twenty nine was a tough year; but he made it through and has a great future.

He likes concerts, fishing, hunting and movies. He doesn’t like messes, peaches, or annoying kids. Who does? He is great with computers, finding good deals and getting his yard in shape. He is not demanding but is in demand, when his expertise is needed.

Jed, we hope you have a great birthday and year. We love you.

The Midnight Hike of Pal's Revere

Let me tell you a story, one that is so dear. It is the midnight hike of Dad, Jory, Heather & Mom Revere. We caught a few winks, filled our jugs and assembled head gear. Leaving at midnight, we headed for American Fork Canyon’s rear. Finding the last parking spot, we did cheer as we started up the trail with the sky so clear. Jory & Heather sped forward fording streams, snow fields and rock cliffs without fear. We waddled behind as if we’d drunk beer.

Dad pooped out half way with his legs wobbly and queer. I trudged on, lost my way, heard sounds and thought a bear was near. Hooking up with a group, we hiked on past an edge quite sheer; but I got behind again, because they ran after a deer. Soon a school principle sitting on a switch back did appear, saying he was finished for this year. I urged a gal chilled from the snow, her eyes full of tear. So we forged on toward the top & made it our career. At sunrise we stepped on Timpanogos' Saddle shouting, “We’re here!!”

Jory, at the peak with his face all a smear, kept watching & listening for us, with his ear. He curled up for a 2 hour snooze not realizing we were done with this cruise. We hiked eight to sixteen miles up and back. With aches & pains we’re now getting back on track. See a few pictures Al took and there you have it, our Friday full moon hiking habit. PS.I posted these photos on KSL.

The Dark Knight

I give The Dark Knight 4 stars. It was an entertaining movie with a lot of action and great acting. First of all, you can NEVER go wrong with Christian Bale. He's not only great looking, but is a great actor as well. Of course there's the (Oscar Buzzed about) Heath Ledger, who I always liked. The story is great - I've heard a lot of people say that it is a really dark movie and a lot of people say that is wasn't as dark as they'd expected. Who knows? The only drawbacks for me were that it did get a little long there towards the end, dragging on a bit. Also, I've heard a lot of people talk about Heath Ledger's voice (was it his own?, did they digitalize it?, etc.) but the voice that I was most bothered by was Batmans! I hated that he sounded all gruff and what have you - I mean I realize that he's disguising himself, but I would have preferred it to have been a little more normal.

The prized float of Grantsville

We did a float for the Grantsville 4th of July parade. Of course we had to fight about it the night before, like any normal people would. It actually turned out better than we thought it would. Aaron thought that the stuff around the bottom would fall off half way through the parade and it would look stupid but it lasted. All of the ward members said it was the best part of the parade, even the women that aren’t into dead stuff really liked it. After the parade we went to the park so people could come up and see Aarons work up close. A lot of people were really interested and hopefully it will generate a lot of business for us. Don’t you think this idea of mine, to be in the parade, was a great idea? Hope it worked! Next years will only be bigger and better, hope to see you all there.

Eating Healthy: My Pet Chia

Chia Seeds Chia, a super food, is a tiny seed from South America packed with lots of nutrition. It possesses 19% complete protein and all the essential amino acids needed. It carries the highest amount of essential fatty acids, more omega 3 than salmon, rich in vitamin B, C, calcium & minerals.

Two tablespoons of this tasteless chia in a cup of oj, juice or water, added to bread, soups, drinks or eaten as a snack will keep you full all morning. Great for dieters or a person that doesn’t eat the best of foods. Because of the cost, I am using 2 teaspoons daily which seems to satisfy. There is no taste whatsoever. I even made some Chia oj banana nut muffins. They were delicious and I couldnt even taste the banana which I really don't like baked.

At health food stores it sells for about $10 or more per pound. Some say that only the white seed is best. They both have the same and that is just a gimic. Brother Bob Koch has ordered 100 lbs. and selling it for $7. I have ordered some, so if you want to try it before you buy some, let me know.

Dad is even taking it daily for his breakfast to see if he can loose some pounds. I am trying the afternoons for my shot to help fend off those afternoon munchies that take control. I'll keep you posted on how we do with our new Chia pet.