tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58036560263168588292024-02-01T21:07:48.807-08:00Big Daddy & BekBekMark & Beki AlderBigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-86031200599101135452008-05-01T10:32:00.000-07:002008-05-01T10:54:49.646-07:00This Is It...<div align="center">Well, this is it...my last blog. I love to blog, but after re-evaluating I have decided that this is something that I need to let go. I am just too sick to keep this going. I will continue to read your blogs and will LOVE every minute of it...so please keep going. The bare neccessities are the things I need to concentrate on and will let go of many things I love, but just are unable to do. </div><div align="center">As Crystal (from Biblical Womanhood) says, </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;">"I need to do all things in strength and grace to fulfill His calling in my life."</span></div><div align="center">Right now, for me, to fulfill my 'callings' I need to direct the energy I have in other ways. Please do not think that I think blogging is not a good thing. I think it is a GREAT thing to keep connected to loved ones...so all of you that read this...and blog...keep blogging. I love this passtime and hope to be able to begin blogging again soon. </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;">LOTS OF LOVE TO ALL OF YOU!</span> </div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-40998189087931982472008-04-22T12:29:00.000-07:002008-04-22T20:39:54.350-07:00TaggedOh 'Momzoo' tagged me and I am to write the Top 10 reasons why I like to Blog!<br />So here it goes!<br />10-It is fun to be a blog stalker! I look at blogs of old friends and take a peek into their lives and they don't even know it! But, it really bugs me when I know people are doing the same thing to me!<br />9-Blogging helps me put things into perspective in my own life as I think ,a lot, about what I will blog about.<br />8-Since I have been sick it has gotten pretty lonely on many days and blogging has been a great friend. I have really liked getting comments.<br />7-As I have checked out others blogs I have learned so much stuff! I have tried some great recipes...I am making cowboy beans and cornbread today that I got from "Confessions of a Pioneer Woman". I have been spiritually uplifted from an Easter post on "Biblical Womanhood". I have ordered some books from another and learned about a new craft project from another and been given a boost to straighten up and get organized (thanks Aimee) and the list goes on and on.<br />6-I try to post things that maybe others might learn or be edified or even laugh...as a return favor to those that have done the same for me.<br />5-It is a really fun way to get connected and stay connected to family members and friends and even those that check my blog out and <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">don't comment!! <span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffff;">We all know what is going on in each others lives and that helps to bind us together in a unique way. </span></span><br />4-BD even checks out my blog to see what is going on in my head! I wish he had a blogspot!<br />3-Blogging has helped me become more efficient on my computer. I can do a lot more things because I have learned how to do all kinds of stuff so I can do blog posts!<br />2-Blogging is the "in" thing to do...and since I can't look or dress or act "in" or "hip" or whatever (see I don't even know the right way to say it)...at least I can blog.<br />1-I really have no idea why I do this because it really does expose my life and my thoughts and my weaknesses. I guess I just thought if I could share my life with you...that you would share your life with me....and we could be friends! Wow, I think I just wrote a song!<br /><br />I am tagging Rachel Alder, Ann Montgomery and AbbyBigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-79320403766858843842008-04-22T12:11:00.001-07:002008-12-09T12:23:10.728-08:00SpringCould it really be true that Spring is really here or is it just another joke from Mother Nature?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipa8-Pg7U3vENKxZih8ZXuYum-ndLaYKOSjHTWZNiAqOvcAWFfSmt6byWq2KN20TRE316lGmJy01msY-4P0uKzB6lJcMqWo323eNgGRL1BzCcHK7HE4GRXWdzK7-xX_gQ5_-eNYoeLnvw/s1600-h/tulips+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192251948394733074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipa8-Pg7U3vENKxZih8ZXuYum-ndLaYKOSjHTWZNiAqOvcAWFfSmt6byWq2KN20TRE316lGmJy01msY-4P0uKzB6lJcMqWo323eNgGRL1BzCcHK7HE4GRXWdzK7-xX_gQ5_-eNYoeLnvw/s200/tulips+001.JPG" border="0" /></a> Spring is not my favorite season. I love Winter and Summer and Fall...but Spring...not so much. In Utah it seems that Spring is just a bunch of ups and downs. I will just get my hopes up and think warm weather is here...and we will get blasted with a frost or East wind or both!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pF6hTIWyCuvY2RnpnN5d943K6XP8b3ODgM3f7l0fj9BuM6F_wiRvq0yDuAk6r_m5KIEf6oWm3xyKJKu9IoBqzqKMk4er9Rt0w3uJPjXa1j9bRv5aINGYjCQ32heZwFd-DxuNpD-d8j0/s1600-h/tulips+002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192251956984667682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pF6hTIWyCuvY2RnpnN5d943K6XP8b3ODgM3f7l0fj9BuM6F_wiRvq0yDuAk6r_m5KIEf6oWm3xyKJKu9IoBqzqKMk4er9Rt0w3uJPjXa1j9bRv5aINGYjCQ32heZwFd-DxuNpD-d8j0/s200/tulips+002.JPG" border="0" /></a> This year it has been so cold for so long that I am barely seeing blooms on my tulips. I have planted some Spring veggies and they are slow coming up. I hope they will produce before it is time to pull them up to make room for the summer ones. Spring is something you can't count on around here. I am anxiously awaiting Summer!<br /><div></div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-76130360701833570952008-04-19T18:33:00.001-07:002008-12-09T12:23:11.640-08:00Blog Blessings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mZZwjIpZM6SegtoNDhSPIpbOhNndk6w1gVWFey3aVVmty_9UosL-pRnMmPyjdAX0L6FvOPkki7dXY_iEkUlOVeYMQzfvPRqO8iCwANhH0GtGjNLqRGGR0BqejAL53Nk3k0x6oSy9ds0/s1600-h/bread+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191136580818594050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mZZwjIpZM6SegtoNDhSPIpbOhNndk6w1gVWFey3aVVmty_9UosL-pRnMmPyjdAX0L6FvOPkki7dXY_iEkUlOVeYMQzfvPRqO8iCwANhH0GtGjNLqRGGR0BqejAL53Nk3k0x6oSy9ds0/s200/bread+008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOiK95SSxm1hdJlBvqN7T4M1ymLUNN3oMOCvLmdp7s08s9jq5tTDWSUb12vZkRabpCMD66xTEVWCuQf0Lkmvq3n1lNlJFl2DK2-0gfGPg2g0qiMutHEo5xjAVI90PFjUyQ71rT7-KI0o/s1600-h/bread+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191136593703495954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOiK95SSxm1hdJlBvqN7T4M1ymLUNN3oMOCvLmdp7s08s9jq5tTDWSUb12vZkRabpCMD66xTEVWCuQf0Lkmvq3n1lNlJFl2DK2-0gfGPg2g0qiMutHEo5xjAVI90PFjUyQ71rT7-KI0o/s200/bread+007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I think blogging is fun, but more than that I am amazed how it has connected family and friends! I have looked at blogs of people I don't even know and have received some good ideas to run my household better, recipes and even had a good laugh or two. A couple days ago I checked in on a blog called "Chickens in the Road". She had a GREAT recipe for something called Grandmother Bread. It sounded good so I tried it...and it was delicious! I think it will become one of my favortie recipes. The neat thing about it is that it can be all done by hand and it is easy or it can all be done in my Kitchenaid mixer and it is easy! Let me just tell you it was good. And also let me tell you all</div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"> T</span><span style="font-size:180%;">hanks for blogging.</span> </div><div>I love the pictures. </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Thanks for your comments...many days they keep me going...literally!!!</span></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>! </div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-88318337853288470722008-04-17T21:03:00.000-07:002008-04-17T21:14:43.995-07:00AnswersOh, I wholeheartedly agree with your comments about the draw backs of womanhood! Shaving...bras...veins...andthe uterus issues!!! Yes, ain't it great being a girl! <br />Aimee asked what i would do differently when raising kids...if I could do it all over again...<br />Good question. I can answer that ONLY because I am older and wiser and I'm not raising any children any more! First of all I would take more seriously the admonition from the Prophets to have family prayer, scripture study and FHE. We did this...but I would be more consistant. I totally believe that this helps put ALL things in the proper perspective. I remember one year when my kids were really little that we did not go to the park all summer long. Oh, my laundry was done and the house was clean and my church calling fulfilled.etc. etc....but we never had 'time' to go to the park. I have felt guilty about this...forever. I think even these kinds of things are helped by doing the "big 3" things first. <br />So...to all you young moms out there remember that when you do things in 'wisdom and order' that 'great things will be brought to pass'.BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-29038459334707417502008-04-15T21:19:00.000-07:002008-04-15T21:28:01.458-07:00Aint it GreatAint it great being a girl? I am just sitting here eating my edamame and sweating like a...well...there is no lady like way to put it...like a <span style="font-size:180%;color:#330099;">pig</span>! Oh, I think this stuff is working, but it is a long way from a cure! I am really getting sick and tired of being so hot. BD just looked out the window and it is snowing! I would LOVE to take off my clothes and go running out there just to cool down to a normal 98.6...or is it 96.8? Anyway it doesn't really matter to me because I am easily 999.666!!! So, you have heard it from me.<br />What is<span style="font-size:180%;"> <span style="color:#330099;">your</span></span> biggest 'beef' about being a girl?<br />If I ruled the world I think I would take care of the hormone issue!BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-14475149837268352882008-04-14T17:04:00.000-07:002008-04-14T17:13:11.194-07:00TVWell, it is certainly time for a new post! I must apologize for not keeping up lately...I have had bloggeritis. Every time I thought about doing a new post I just felt queazy, so I have been avoiding it. But, I feel better now! <br />If I could change the world do you know what I would change today?<br />I would tell the TV people to get their act together. Have you noticed that when you get the volume just right for your TV viewing...and everything is going along just fine...and then when the commercials come on you get BLASTED!! That is always when BD comes along and says, "Can you hear it ok?" So, I turn it down...and when the commercials are over I can't hear the dang thing! <br />I have no idea how to change this...but if I could, I surely would.<br />Thanks for your questions last week.<br />If you have any more pressing problems, feel free to ask.<br />I feel better now and will get right on it!<br />The gas issue was a big deal and so I do recommend that all of us stay away from Mobile and Exxon gas stations...and yes Kathy was right about why.BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-16972604451635820892008-04-09T12:26:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:23:12.242-08:00AnswersThank you for asking me some very important questions. First of all let's discuss the price of gas! I have heard that the very best way that we, as the ordinary people, can do anything to make a difference is to STOP buying gas at all Mobile and Exxon gas stations! If all Americans would do this it would force gas prices down! But, I went by an Exxon station yesterday and the cars were lined up waiting to buy their gas. I just don't get it. So, pass the word around and maybe we can change things!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSc8Y5vci1hrlETStalHdcXYsoRSY_k4wv6-f9ecV-8w5c17xzlkbo4pCZe3ZBqpNpjk_FzreCVG9HxrTTrOOAZr6rypCmHpX0ZqTcEWzV1QAFGGgc8VrAKTjKgOHEarMLqqD1uiPGcw/s1600-h/conference+020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187329896838520754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSc8Y5vci1hrlETStalHdcXYsoRSY_k4wv6-f9ecV-8w5c17xzlkbo4pCZe3ZBqpNpjk_FzreCVG9HxrTTrOOAZr6rypCmHpX0ZqTcEWzV1QAFGGgc8VrAKTjKgOHEarMLqqD1uiPGcw/s200/conference+020.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now, about children fighting and minding....Well, what can I say. Look at what my kids are STILL doing and they are adults!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDo0YoJ_xyzcfVfomO1ErfJJdFc9Y1CmV-cdm0O22pJ2h1WEnvgrW4ZggY4fG0Sng1tr1uCBlqZiCvlWGOdvOjgp5tzxqQsgTewYBnMR5wk59Dxj0XovgJ38DZ0WDS-Jmb_ivmV0GZmXc/s1600-h/conference+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187329905428455362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDo0YoJ_xyzcfVfomO1ErfJJdFc9Y1CmV-cdm0O22pJ2h1WEnvgrW4ZggY4fG0Sng1tr1uCBlqZiCvlWGOdvOjgp5tzxqQsgTewYBnMR5wk59Dxj0XovgJ38DZ0WDS-Jmb_ivmV0GZmXc/s200/conference+011.JPG" border="0" /></a> Seriously, I can give you some great advice because I have finished the task. It is just like when </div><div align="center">you don't have any children you have all the answers for those that do! </div><div align="center">First of all...most of the time the kids are fighting for YOUR attention! </div><div align="center">If you can force yourself to not get involved and allow the kids to work things out. This is really hard to do because when the kids realize you are not stepping in to 'referee' they get louder and more intense. It will take a few fights, but the kids will settle down and realize that they can nicely work out their differences with one another. If you really look at it there are a very few times when you need to be involved in their fights. Let them work it out. </div><div align="center">Next....minding. There is only one answer for this and that is to be CONSISTANT. </div><div align="center">Give them rewards and consequences for their actions and stick to it. </div><div align="center">For example, if you ask them to do the dishes and they don't do it...then they know they cannot watch TV the rest of the night. </div><div align="center">Or, if they do the dishes they know that they get a huge hug and kiss and a thank you and an offer for an extra story at bedtime. </div><div align="center">You never have to yell or get mad or ask more than once...because they get a reward or consequence of their choosing. Once they figure out it is their choice they become better at minding because they don't feel forced and they feel like they are in charge. Funny thing is...they aren't...you are! Just be consistant.</div><div align="center">Both of these things are HUGE issues when the kids are young. I know the anguish of trying to get the kids to mind and to get them to stop fighting. I think you can try all the techniques in the world but the thing that truly was the BIGGEST help to me was to follow the prophets council to have FAMILY HOME EVENING and to read the BOOK OF MORMON every day. The promises that have been made to us if we do these two things are amazing. We are promised that there will be more harmony in our homes and that children will be more obedient! </div><div align="center">Exactly what we are looking for! </div><div align="center">Just remember I only THINK I know everything! So take my suggestions with a grain of salt! </div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-30082633681483883952008-04-07T19:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:23:12.381-08:00If I Ruled the World<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLIedTFbkj0mboLc2xwhzxmHes8iz1VyzH_hbpSiFTZE6pmq-_xDn1NfWG7QoHnl4v3CeMEeMv2mtnHM9FLi3pAR4FndTw3F_uhKgnd2WkZRlxwxDbrbvKocO14Di27gmJQDLgcVfM8A/s1600-h/conference+029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186706974373430962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLIedTFbkj0mboLc2xwhzxmHes8iz1VyzH_hbpSiFTZE6pmq-_xDn1NfWG7QoHnl4v3CeMEeMv2mtnHM9FLi3pAR4FndTw3F_uhKgnd2WkZRlxwxDbrbvKocO14Di27gmJQDLgcVfM8A/s200/conference+029.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">If I ruled the world I would do some things differently...for sure. I have a whole list of things that drive me crazy, and, if someone would just ask me...I could fix this world and make it a better place. The thing is...nobody asks me! I need to be <span style="color:#ffcc00;">Oprah</span> or <span style="color:#ffcc00;">Glenn Beck</span>! </div><br /><div align="center">I thought maybe I would offer my advice and wisdom to YOU...in all humility of coarse! </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;">So, just ask me!</span> </div><br /><div align="center">Let me tell you one thing I would do to 'change the world'.</div><br /><div align="center">You know the dispensers of sanitizer that the grocery stores have so you can easily clean the shopping carts and your hands? Well, have you noticed that they are almost always empty? What good are the cute little dispensers if they are always empty? </div><div align="center">What about having an employee being assigned to keep those things refilled! </div><div align="center">If stores can have 'greeters' why not? </div><div align="center">Why is it such a big deal to have those handy little wipes...handy? </div><div align="center">I am not complaining, I am just saying, I would do some things differently, </div><div align="center">and in my humble opinion,</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffcc00;">BETTER!</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">OK, if you have something that doesn't seem quite right, or something you need fixed, </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;">just ask me!</span></div><div align="center">I'll tell you how it really is and together we'll solve the world's problems!</div><br /><div></div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-65973648049838404962008-03-31T10:37:00.000-07:002008-03-31T10:45:19.356-07:00Getting OldI am really getting old! Not only did my husband turn 50...but I did the unimaginable! Yesterday we had all the kids over for a nice Sunday dinner and...I made a "relish tray". Yes, a fancy crystal tray with pickles and olives. Can you believe it?! I always thought that was what very old ladies did when they had a special dinner. Oh my! It was a hit and every single pickle and olive was eaten... so I will probably do it again...and that will just confirm it. I am a very old lady. I guess I might as well accept it and embrace it and just enjoy it cause it 'aint gonna change!BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-72512307987111117692008-03-28T16:33:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:23:12.527-08:00Happy BirthdayBigDaddy<span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Birthday Big Daddy!</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5OweaIUaJr-a9UTj9WW5o8EGMUeATMOIH6QMx6gbsu6Y0F0BoNHFy5NLBHVTetvsURPGH2F463kshr4WqS5qN6DZrZKRGpsEP747WrIK0Ee-ayz9xyYIINGuscZNysU66j3Bi8naRts/s1600-h/BD+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182940270874969762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5OweaIUaJr-a9UTj9WW5o8EGMUeATMOIH6QMx6gbsu6Y0F0BoNHFy5NLBHVTetvsURPGH2F463kshr4WqS5qN6DZrZKRGpsEP747WrIK0Ee-ayz9xyYIINGuscZNysU66j3Bi8naRts/s400/BD+001.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is not just ANY birthday for Mark...this is the big <span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">50</span>! I had a huge suprise birthday party planned for him with a live band and everything...of coarse most of you already know that because you were invited and then uninvited...Big Daddy did not think the party was a good idea and reminded me that what 'goes around comes around'..so I cancelled the shin-dig...ok so really the whole thing was just to be funny so don't feel offended if you didn't get a flyer!<br />I couldn't think of a thing to do or a present to buy that could say Happy Birthday good enough for the 50 years of Mark's life. I have had to settle for dinner on the town with the family and some token gifts...and this little tribute! I could list 50 reasons why Mark is great...but that would really get boring, so I will condense it down to the BIG TOP 5!!!<br />1-Mark is so <span style="color:#3333ff;">NICE.</span> He is so very kind hearted. He even treats strangers nice. He is really trying to help me be nice. (He thinks I need a lot of help in this area) but, what a great teacher I have.<br />2-Mark is so <span style="color:#3333ff;">GENEROUS</span>. He is generous with both his time and his money. I know I can call on him for any reason and he never says no. Not only is he generous with me...he spoils the kids and grandkids really bad. I am sure if you are reading this ...you have been on the receiving end of his generous ways!<br />3-Mark is devoted to his religion. He is a <span style="color:#3333ff;">MORMON MAN</span>. He honors his Priesthood and follows the Lord's every command. I respect and honor him for this and try to be as devoted as he is.<br />4-Mark is a wonderful <span style="color:#3333ff;">HUSBAND </span>and <span style="color:#3333ff;">FATHER</span> and <span style="color:#3333ff;">PA</span>. We all love him. He is the man of my dreams...really I used to dream about him...and I still do! He is a great example to copy to be a great husband, father and grandpa.<br />5-Mark is <span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">LOVEABLE</span>.</span> He is fun to be around because he is accepting and funny and fun. Everybody loves him. If he has been your boss or bishop or neighbor or relative...you just love him...of coarse I love him more than anyone else does. I am almost sure of that! He is my beacon in the dark. I love him with every capacity I have...and can't even say more than that.<br />But most of all I love him because he loves me...he loves me no matter my size or shape or mood . He loves me no matter how I feel or what I do. Big Daddy is simply wonderful.<br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG DADDY!<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(oh boy, is he ever gonna be crazy when he sees this post!)<br /></span>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-46638618456694132462008-03-27T09:46:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:23:13.106-08:00What a Day!I am still trying to get back on Utah time...and was feeling REALLY tired when look who showed up at my door!!! Just seeing Brigs and Poots gave me a boost and I felt like a millon bucks after they left. They were the best part of my day. Being a BokBok is the BEST!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlrlpV6Kv7aH0ZjuctnCvaZbNZXI3mlT7R0Awb8EEiAz22ZeubgSEll46uD0JJ3QTWW8jwMht7WMDm8B5bfDeDQbyE7UchvidMgNa1orC3m4DBaeCt6k-sGfUSxrr4HdhZlQl80bIFQ0/s1600-h/hawaii+075.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182475465219229314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlrlpV6Kv7aH0ZjuctnCvaZbNZXI3mlT7R0Awb8EEiAz22ZeubgSEll46uD0JJ3QTWW8jwMht7WMDm8B5bfDeDQbyE7UchvidMgNa1orC3m4DBaeCt6k-sGfUSxrr4HdhZlQl80bIFQ0/s200/hawaii+075.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is Poots playing with Dannon and Brooke's new puppy. He was fascinated with the puppy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCFtjE9ZUy8Hvm9UChQMBU2Vx_FErm0ZC-qWDGkvka_gv-E2tbthK3XsaYM3NIQNLsNbdnM4KyVThU2oWK5pSzPEFWJx0_Fc5oZMJ5O69X4b88M9Po-OVoqsIUtAuqWF-og_LjiqRqY0/s1600-h/hawaii+083.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182475478104131218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCFtjE9ZUy8Hvm9UChQMBU2Vx_FErm0ZC-qWDGkvka_gv-E2tbthK3XsaYM3NIQNLsNbdnM4KyVThU2oWK5pSzPEFWJx0_Fc5oZMJ5O69X4b88M9Po-OVoqsIUtAuqWF-og_LjiqRqY0/s200/hawaii+083.JPG" border="0" /></a> Nothing can be more fun for Brigs than a bat and a ball! He really can hit the ball...and then he loves to run and slide in safe at home. What a great day!<br /><div></div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-8974656301944281232008-03-23T23:38:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:23:14.462-08:00Aloha Oe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9RUx2z1jxMBDE4AshBIkFxY2r-yfYYy5LCAijt5sBF8DE3ZXXTN6PGRztYEiTD8PuSsPUfQQf5jl2NqrQL3mxxAQv4pEyw25oh7k4dsHGck0gplfu-oz1V-1u_so_0C64KvltmjkmtE0/s1600-h/IMGP0073.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181195423231100514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9RUx2z1jxMBDE4AshBIkFxY2r-yfYYy5LCAijt5sBF8DE3ZXXTN6PGRztYEiTD8PuSsPUfQQf5jl2NqrQL3mxxAQv4pEyw25oh7k4dsHGck0gplfu-oz1V-1u_so_0C64KvltmjkmtE0/s400/IMGP0073.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As BD looks longingly into the sunset we realize that our week here in Paradise is coming to a close. We have truly relaxed totally and completely. In fact never before have we had a vacation quite like this one. The sights and sounds and foods have been so wonderful. We could not have asked for anything more and could not have needed anything more. BD deserves the break from being my care taker and the bread winner. Some how he has ended up with a really bad sore throat! He thinks it is from eating too much Hawaiian pineapple..but he has been kinda miserable the last few days...but it has been worth it. I guess we would all trade a week in heaven for a sore throat? Hopefully is will clear up as soon as we eat like normal.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iXVfP5V8wUMDnIKPuUr9J9dGkPLEpjlDnzKfmXOFffJ0_-iRf6qlud689T73Xv2tqBe8jtoHrQwat2V8xAj1rEsSHzFTx2eMhOmYccRb2hCTApKUQ4uc22ggeTZI1O1EjkvmNHE9T3w/s1600-h/IMGP0081.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181195431821035122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iXVfP5V8wUMDnIKPuUr9J9dGkPLEpjlDnzKfmXOFffJ0_-iRf6qlud689T73Xv2tqBe8jtoHrQwat2V8xAj1rEsSHzFTx2eMhOmYccRb2hCTApKUQ4uc22ggeTZI1O1EjkvmNHE9T3w/s400/IMGP0081.JPG" border="0" /></a> This photo was taken on our last night while we were sitting on Sunset Beach. What an appropraite name for the beach right? We realize that all good things must come to an end. But just like each sunset promises a brand new day we know that all good things await us as we return home. We sure have missed our family! Aloha!BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-9596650817337310112008-03-20T22:34:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:23:16.412-08:00Aloha<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180072869103781442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5W_kHpwuXBZ5AA62Kp2bFQCyNFHK8XqrVMx8vWXAA-we6iK5_iKhyphenhyphenAtycub11V87PgfK5FbEwIkytbZMwqpud3qazuQk1xTed5dOtZdCRH77rRZYls8jMbHpKkgoqzVTrFVs2wENf8o/s200/IMGP0033.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Aloha from the island of Oahu!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">We had a great day at the beach. </div><div align="center">We watched these big sea turtles in the sand and we saw whales out in the ocean. The whales really gave us a show! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeoS2TT4QL2Rg0VBd4WJMNVhev4Ay0jU52iIb5IMU5OG8gzxF7U8nFDQj7eHTAOjCXPj4RBxCp0jprGUDI61Vii-fr9HGgtHYRVT91LgDW6z6OC4ujLpOUCMSzXzWS75NG3f5x0XrR89I/s1600-h/IMGP0035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180072877693716050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeoS2TT4QL2Rg0VBd4WJMNVhev4Ay0jU52iIb5IMU5OG8gzxF7U8nFDQj7eHTAOjCXPj4RBxCp0jprGUDI61Vii-fr9HGgtHYRVT91LgDW6z6OC4ujLpOUCMSzXzWS75NG3f5x0XrR89I/s200/IMGP0035.JPG" border="0" /></a>This is how beautiful it is everywhere we look!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXBPv81ADNQ6xglF47FN1iGQaX8yVXn9MDJGIA1RwD_zBWkP8xCXr8-EIZH_Xbu-unryE0irlBm7kRul5H4vTtHJIlpqY9dKQ50HnNTQK3ES6FNl8I5FmQpU3vJuWmYreTcfRudxb3ms/s1600-h/IMGP0029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180072276398294562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXBPv81ADNQ6xglF47FN1iGQaX8yVXn9MDJGIA1RwD_zBWkP8xCXr8-EIZH_Xbu-unryE0irlBm7kRul5H4vTtHJIlpqY9dKQ50HnNTQK3ES6FNl8I5FmQpU3vJuWmYreTcfRudxb3ms/s200/IMGP0029.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here BD is enjoying a shaved ice from the famous Matsumotos<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRu1-PXhjDZFV9WroFIxd3hd7_y0O8gNJsRvzMej_X6pkpjTEfYZIebj_PnGrhog71zl0-AHP0T9l5hpflZ5k_vZnV4JXYeOFC40rdCYrfg6qlIM-MAZtvzFmlg_dwgv-oEjAE2q6fNYk/s1600-h/IMGP0039.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180072280693261874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRu1-PXhjDZFV9WroFIxd3hd7_y0O8gNJsRvzMej_X6pkpjTEfYZIebj_PnGrhog71zl0-AHP0T9l5hpflZ5k_vZnV4JXYeOFC40rdCYrfg6qlIM-MAZtvzFmlg_dwgv-oEjAE2q6fNYk/s200/IMGP0039.JPG" border="0" /></a> We have been eating like kings...or pigs...with Genes cooking we can't go wrong.<br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYhvfKYO8T2WGvGusZbCG7C4rUegVqUHDYQ8nQb8fHyXSB2VvQ3kzH0cdI_5X3LYJsVwOrQVA63X8eZV5X92ZOeySniKITk7IrBNCV064bmuqS0bdlJH0_MstkjvQ2KCUVO97CSuiA1I/s1600-h/IMGP0032.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYhvfKYO8T2WGvGusZbCG7C4rUegVqUHDYQ8nQb8fHyXSB2VvQ3kzH0cdI_5X3LYJsVwOrQVA63X8eZV5X92ZOeySniKITk7IrBNCV064bmuqS0bdlJH0_MstkjvQ2KCUVO97CSuiA1I/s160/IMGP0032.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /> Here is BD last night as the sun set over the beach. Today we went to the Dole Pineapple Plantation..tell Briggy the pineapples are on the way! We went to Waiamea Bay and there were some mighty big waves rolling in?! We sure wished Dannon and the BIL (brothers in law) were here to smash a few! We have not had a pina colada yet...but when we do it will be in honor of Matt! The sunset was beautiful again tonight...and then as soon as the sun goes down the big, almost full, moon appears. You just couldn't ask for anything more wonderful.<br /><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><br /></div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-36792810781505689992008-03-18T08:59:00.000-07:002008-03-18T09:01:00.405-07:00Good-bye!I am on my way to Hawaii today...so I might not be posting for a feqw days...but I just might post some pictures of me and BD in our swimming suits on a beach just like this one!!! Stay tuned!BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-66328855470741166912008-03-17T22:05:00.001-07:002008-12-09T12:23:16.633-08:00Leprechans<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOS6BQas7QEUu5qWt8l0NxVEiMjzX7089VnsK6ZNPe4rd-D9HfhbP24nuqHX6L5yhS5BQDG1FMTVwXfeEayrW9S-ieK3c9prnljITHF36mm2sKQgo45zgaq5zZZtT6yzcpSrV9WvqwF6o/s1600-h/leprechans+002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178943737985086562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOS6BQas7QEUu5qWt8l0NxVEiMjzX7089VnsK6ZNPe4rd-D9HfhbP24nuqHX6L5yhS5BQDG1FMTVwXfeEayrW9S-ieK3c9prnljITHF36mm2sKQgo45zgaq5zZZtT6yzcpSrV9WvqwF6o/s200/leprechans+002.JPG" border="0" /></a> Look at the two dang cutest little "Leprechans" that came to visit me on St. Patricks Day! BD and I think that grandkids are the pot of gold at the end of our rainbow!!! Gotta love 'em!<br /><div></div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-70463240434488305982008-03-17T11:30:00.000-07:002008-03-17T11:41:35.805-07:00Fun QuizHere is a really fun thing to do with you and your family. The neat thing about it is that it is all very mathematic...and this year ...2008...is the ONLY year it will ever work!! Try it out.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1. Choose the number of times that you would like to out to eat in a week.</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">(more than once but less than ten times)</span><br /><span style="color:#663366;">2. Multiply this number by 2</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">3. Add 5</span><br /><span style="color:#663300;">4. Multiply it by 50</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">5. If you have already had your birthday this year Add 1758</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"> If you haven't Add 1757.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.</span><br /><br />You should have a three digit number.<br /><br />The first digit of this was your original number (the number of time you want to eat out)<br /><br />The next two numbers are <span style="color:#000099;">YOUR AGE!!!</span><br /><br />It works every time! AMAZING!!!BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-28377909092002783122008-03-16T21:38:00.000-07:002008-03-16T21:44:25.128-07:00Business MattersI have two matters of business to conduct at this time.<br /><span style="color:#993399;">First</span> of all I know I should change my template to reflect a more appropriate image of what my current posts discuss...but I think these little piggys are so dang cute I can't quite give them up yet. Sorry.<br /><span style="color:#993399;">Secondly</span>, If you read my blog...please comment! I feel like I am talking and nobody is listening! You know the feeling...like when you are trying to teach the children...and duhhhhh. If you do not have a blog account you CAN email me at <a href="mailto:alderfam@msn.com">alderfam@msn.com</a> Even if you are a STALKER...identify yourself! Maybe we could be friends!<br />That's all!BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-22268102803785753982008-03-16T21:23:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:23:16.811-08:00BD is back!Aint he a fine looking man?!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dD7WIGA9PIs0sGwCXnI5i_kAR7QX-qUUDnMNRGo731WSzEbQjQXk6c9yq4IhczWKcAWYsznHM8y0hfJv97vQerXQBrVL44SAUmzVPmSdAr7a4sshzd2cWdgksINlA8mmKQNBu7f83aY/s1600-h/BDis+back+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178561833788093522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dD7WIGA9PIs0sGwCXnI5i_kAR7QX-qUUDnMNRGo731WSzEbQjQXk6c9yq4IhczWKcAWYsznHM8y0hfJv97vQerXQBrVL44SAUmzVPmSdAr7a4sshzd2cWdgksINlA8mmKQNBu7f83aY/s200/BDis+back+007.JPG" border="0" /></a> Big Daddy is back! He has been gone to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Las</span> Vegas for the big basketball tournament. Naturally he was cheering for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BYU</span>. They won one and lost one! He was gone for three days and three nights...just long enough for me to miss him. I used to get really scared at night when he was gone, but over the years I have gotten quite brave! Now, however when he is gone...everybody is gone...and I am ALONE. I have learned the tricks so I don't freak myself out...like get home before dark, and don't watch any <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">scary</span> movies etc. I did fine...but I am sure glad that I have him home tonight! Enough is enough if you know what I mean. <br />I like it when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BD</span> is gone because he always brings me home a 'treat'. This trip he brought home a camera. If you have noticed my blogs have not had any real life photos lately and that is because our camera is on the fritz. Well, now we have a new camera that is supposed to be very easy to use. I took the above photo and so far so good. We are going to Hawaii on Tuesday so I will read the manual for the 5 hour plane ride and maybe I'll know how to use it by then. If so, I will send you beautiful pictures of us frolicking in the warm Hawaiian sunshine!<br /><div></div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-47304791252873432882008-03-14T20:43:00.001-07:002008-12-09T12:23:16.954-08:00hummmmm<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznXbVKHAn9o_Z5ZpDWHeyfOYaK12HwzbtWGcJp1sKKeqi_znIEUJzk_DwgLjKtcwAUQVdNZTr7jQvuOBTfjXLTeAgzDa1Y0zzQ8TYsTiDY4RbDIIQ9w697lbFJaP7elM3JwD3TA0r2GM/s1600-h/sisters.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177815832328516674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznXbVKHAn9o_Z5ZpDWHeyfOYaK12HwzbtWGcJp1sKKeqi_znIEUJzk_DwgLjKtcwAUQVdNZTr7jQvuOBTfjXLTeAgzDa1Y0zzQ8TYsTiDY4RbDIIQ9w697lbFJaP7elM3JwD3TA0r2GM/s200/sisters.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Ho hum, I am at all sure what I want to write about today. I have been reading lots of blogs and am so amazed at the things people write about. Mostly they write about what has happened, for good or for bad, in their day. </div><div>Well, I shall tell you about my day. Today I went visiting teaching! I have a wonderful partner named Angela. She set up the appointments today, which means she also gives the lesson, and I give the prayer! I also took a little Easter treat for each one. We have three ladies to visit and so it seems to take a really long time to complete the duty. I always feel it is a duty...until it is done and then I feel it is a pleasure. I really love Mayra, LouAnn, and Camille. They seem to be as concerned about us as we are them. I do consider each one a friend and certainly a sister. Several months ago I decided to quit complaining about visiting teaching or VT as I like to call it. I would gripe to anyone I talked to about having to do this job...then after it was done I felt guilty about my evil speaking and I never called anybody back to tell them what a nice experience it had been. So I quit the murmuring. However,I am so glad it is done this month and I don't have to worry about it one more day. Because I do...I never quit thinking about it until it is done. </div><div>Now, my next goal is to look forward, and not complain, about my visiting teachers coming to me...but that is a story for another day!</div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-30935611640766521472008-03-12T21:07:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:23:17.333-08:00Oh, the things we EAT!<span style="font-size:85%;">I love to eat! One of my favorite things to eat is chips and salsa!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKjy-nhe8GZ-4rsD97ZTC-M_Ux0XZPqsubkEoPpSDGDgniBdeaxDd1NH-sZiB2pHopR4jicJBOMovjgljgzQlvqMVZfpZmRYOxQXjstb1sgNklGsXOcWKRA3Wx5duQylsXrDLsxhxgzng/s1600-h/piggy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177080392193520690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKjy-nhe8GZ-4rsD97ZTC-M_Ux0XZPqsubkEoPpSDGDgniBdeaxDd1NH-sZiB2pHopR4jicJBOMovjgljgzQlvqMVZfpZmRYOxQXjstb1sgNklGsXOcWKRA3Wx5duQylsXrDLsxhxgzng/s200/piggy.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now I know that chips and salsa are not the most healthy food to be eating, but I don't care, I love them! I can honestly say I have not met a salsa I did not like. Or a chip either. Oh, I have my favorites. You just can't beat a good ol' corn Dorito. I really like the thick greasy chips that they make in Mexico! I really like my salsas with some spice! BD likes his mild...really mild...which is kind of odd because he is a pretty spicey kind of guy...(we can talk about this later!) Anyway, don't you think the best part of going out to eat is when you are so hungry and the waiter brings out a pile of chips and salsa before you even order!!! You can just sit there and eat and eat. BD always tries to pace himself so he doesn't get too full before his meal comes. I never worry about that because, to me, if I am too full of chips and salsa, who cares, the best part of the meal is usually the chips and salsa anyway! Yummy yum yum!!!<br />P.S. the above photo is me...after a good batch of...you got it...chips and salsa!<br /><br /><br /><div></div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-84731698526600023222008-03-10T12:59:00.001-07:002008-12-09T12:23:17.610-08:00Help!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgrYtAJSat9rbhy0nUmT9CFixAyO_gMygm_KkCJXIUATrN2-Vi5NcpuLETO2Ci1-YkEVOubcQtLqJwRlXwRTjD7k9BeKx-496l5WWXAjyyH3PbPy-BMGvmLWCh5_nrV9Z0GnqImqVs4g/s1600-h/fun+pics+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176257085617583138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgrYtAJSat9rbhy0nUmT9CFixAyO_gMygm_KkCJXIUATrN2-Vi5NcpuLETO2Ci1-YkEVOubcQtLqJwRlXwRTjD7k9BeKx-496l5WWXAjyyH3PbPy-BMGvmLWCh5_nrV9Z0GnqImqVs4g/s200/fun+pics+006.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">This is edamame</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><div>The last 6 months I have been having a<span style="color:#ffcc00;"> REAL BIG</span> problem. I have been having <span style="color:#000099;">GIGANTIC </span>hot flashes. I mean they come on fast and furious and rage on for several minutes and then go away as quickly as they came. I get really hot, then water just starts pouring down my face and neck. I feel rivers running down my back. My underwear is stuck to my body most of the time. I usually allow myself three times that I will blow dry my hair and then I give up and just pull it back. This goes on all through the night too! I have been patiently enduring this, thinking that it was all part of the 'game'. But I am so tired of it all. I thought maybe this distress was due to medication...or the illness...I never dreamed that maybe it was <span style="color:#33ff33;">MENOPAUSE!</span> My mom told me that some of her friends...(mind you they are over 70 years old!) have these hot flashes and have been able to control them with <span style="color:#3366ff;">EDAMAME</span>. That is the fancy name for soy beans. After I asked every Dr. that I go to about these annoying and uncontrolable heat waves...and...they said they had no idea what would cause this...of coarse when was the last time they DID have an idea? Anyway, I decided to try the edamame. After about five days I noticed a big difference. It has been ten days now, and I have had only a few hot attacks and only one that was really bad! I think edamame works! I am saved! I can go on! I HOPE that I can be hot flash free. I am passing this news along so that maybe someone else can have their life saved or that of a loved one. </div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-23045816494138003772008-03-06T21:15:00.000-08:002008-12-09T12:23:18.299-08:00Friends?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgeKi-2LnFuy2Gyk1dIjzxt2da9vQ2mUE9pXDvyEWlj4vpB1XCu7D-m9tPy2FuRLt50-Y9att3jylJ_Y6p4XgnF8bcKik9zU_XsgnBBdYbzcwBY0uDIOsJT2sSYc1eVTZwgbDdG7bK7c/s1600-h/TIDE+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174867922989316146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgeKi-2LnFuy2Gyk1dIjzxt2da9vQ2mUE9pXDvyEWlj4vpB1XCu7D-m9tPy2FuRLt50-Y9att3jylJ_Y6p4XgnF8bcKik9zU_XsgnBBdYbzcwBY0uDIOsJT2sSYc1eVTZwgbDdG7bK7c/s200/TIDE+001.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#3366ff;"><br /></span><div><span style="color:#33ffff;">If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will remember last month I wrote about something that I loved every day. On one of those days I wrote about my really wonderful friends who did not say anything about how bad...well...huge I looked. I loved my friends that day.<br />Well, I went to lunch with those very same friends this week and I am thinking I don't love them as much.<br />Let me tell you why.<br />Again I was very self conscious about the way that I looked for the lunch date. I was totally stressed out about it. So, I finally found a shirt that fit and did lunch and had a great time. Then...I came home and as I was putting down my purse...I saw it...a great big blob in the front of my shirt. Yes, I had dripped 'lunch' right in the middle of my front! Not one of my so-called friends said anything! Some friends!<br />Well I had more things to do that day and so I got out my "Tide to Go" instant stain remover. My sister-in-law, Cathy, swears by this stuff. I bought some last summer and I have used it, maybe 4 times...and it has never worked very well. I thought I'd give it another try. I actually tried it 3 or 4 times on that one stain and I still could not get it out. I ended up changing my shirt before I ran my other errands. That really bugged me.<br />If I were writing about the things that really bug me...I would have TWO things today.<br />1-Friends that are not really friends because they let you embarrass yourself and not say anything!<br />2-The Tide to Go instant stain remover that doesn't remove stains instantly or even slowly!<br />So. how aws your day?</span></div>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-76559887654609032402008-03-05T20:51:00.000-08:002008-03-06T21:39:50.314-08:00Daily GemToday I received a "Daily Gem " that seemed very pertinent to me and I would like to share it with you.<br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">"Elder Neal A. Maxwell linked patience and faith together when he taught: 'Patience is tied very closely to faith in our Heavenly Father. Actually, when we are unduly impatient, we are suggesting that we know what is best--better than does God. Or, at least, we are asserting that our timetable is better than His.'<br /></span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Oh boy, do I ever have this problem. I <em>try </em>to wait patiently upon the Lord...but it seems the Lord always holds out longer than my patience does and then I start to....well, should I say...murmur. I know without a doubt that I do not know better than the Lord and so I must work even harder to wait...and wait...and wait patiently upon the Lord.</span><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">Robert C. Oaks said, "We can grow in faith only if we are willing to wait patiently for God's purposes and pattern to unfold in our lives, on His timetable."<br /></span><span style="color:#ffcc33;">So, I am back to square one again. I will begin again to have increased faith and increased patience and then I will be able to see and know and understand....because I ceratinly do not know now. But I will wait.</span>BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803656026316858829.post-59510457060151806662008-03-03T21:01:00.000-08:002008-03-03T21:59:04.855-08:00Pantyhose..Again!<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2242719620076482484IIdwny"><img src="http://thumb4.webshots.net/t/24/665/7/19/62/2242719620076482484IIdwny_th.jpg" alt="If I Have to Wear Pantyhose...."></a><br /><br />While I have been sick I have learned a lot about kindness. I have been the recipient of so much kindness...but there definitely are levels of kindness. I have had a ton of kind acts done to be of 'service'...and it is so amazing that there is such a difference in those that do it from love and those that do it out of obligation...and it is noticeable and obvious. I appreciate so very much ALL kinds of kindness. But, I have learned a good lesson and will try to do better myself. You know sometime when you are asked to do something and you really don't want to...well, I have thought a lot about this and think that from now on if I am supposed to 'be kind' and serve...I will get down on my knees and pray until I want to do it and until I do it with love. I can't imagine that I will ever have a hard time doing anything I am asked to do after receiving so much from others. But I am realistic and know that as time goes on I will forget and slip back into my old ways. I am making a promise to myself that I will do better and I will not forget this and other lessons I have learned.<br /><br />So, you ask yourself...why is this blog labeled PANTYHOSE? Well, one of the truest and most honest acts of kindness came this weekend from BD. Now BD has been the kindest and most caring person I can imagine since I have been sick. He was always nice...but he has really stepped up to the plate and has had to do things and see things and handle things that are unbelievable and he, honestly, is the kindest most thoughtful person I know. <br />Now, let me tell you about the PANTYHOSE. <br />On Saturday I was going to go to the grocery store. Well, by the end of the day I was pooped and so BD said he would do the shopping. He is getting good at it because he has done it more than I have, by far, lately. Anyway on the list I had written 'black, knee high, PANTYHOSE' He asked what size to get. I told him that they came in only one size. I told him not to worry if he couldn't find them because I had some old control top PANTYHOSE I could wear to church if I had to. <br />So, BD did the shopping and got everything on the list and did such a good job...<br />When I unloaded the bags I came to two packages of PANTYHOSE. BD had found the 'one size fits all' and then he also found a Queensize pair! Knowing how much I have grown, and always trying to make me comfortable, he bought the Queensize just for me! Surprisingly, I was not offended, but I was touched that he had been so thoughtful.<br />So, that is what I have learned about kindness. There is such a difference in kindness levels. As I have been given much...I too will give...and will try and do it with the kind of kindness that is pure. May be this is the definition of charity. I have always wondered what that really meant. I think I know now.BigDaddyandBekBekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081279375350907711noreply@blogger.com4