HAPPY 2010

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This picture is for Kendell.
You were telling me how much you wanted to put up the light's at Little America. This is a quick snapshot from my cell on my way to work this morning.
I had to pull over to get a little wake up juice (diet coke).
Anyway I hope this brings you many fond memories.
Take care, uncle Steve

The Smithson family and Adie had a wonderful time with the Rapier's. We enjoyed Larry and Jenny Lou's hospitality and the opportunity to renew our acquaintances with the Duncan Rapier's.
It is fun to see our children get along so well. I just wish we didn't live so far apart.
Anyway it was an interesting ride home. We ran into snow around Payson and it got worse as we got closer to Flag. I-40 was closed so we went to Jamie and Bob's and hung out. They finally opened it up to local traffic. The officer told us that there were no accidents between Bellemont and Flag. Please keep it that way:)
Anyway thanks again for the wonderful time, Love the Smithson's

Snow in Duncan

When it snows in Duncan my kids put on their coats and go play...they build a snowman, then bring it in the house to dress it up a bit... notice the shorts?

Then the pre-teen says, mom set the timer for 5 minutes, and he goes and runs barefoot in the snow. That lasts 2 minutes.

Younger brother, not to be outdone, also says, Mom set the timer for 5 minutes! BUT he lasts the whole 5. Now his feet need to be amputated, but he will live in footless glory!!! LOL

It looks like we got the most snow since we are up in the high country! LOL Just kidding, the fields below did have snow, but the angle shows the green crop more than the 1/4 inch of snow that we got!

Swank Girls

I'm adding a couple of the latest pictures I received for our Darling Little Girls. Anna is 4 and Mariah is 2.

Cool PIc

This is an absolutely great picture of your alpha and omega - it's adorable and sweet. I love it. Thanks for posting it.

I like being a Mom!

Some days it all seems worth the work, worry, and stress. Today was one of those days. Here is a picture of my Alpha and Omega...and the e-mails they exchanged today:

Josh, I really want you to come to our house. I just can't wait until you come to our house again. Please will you come when I am 6? Ok? OK, I know that you are going to come when I am 6.

Have a Merry Christmas!!!

Is it really cold there? Do you like the snow? Are you eating it? Are you making snow balls and throwing them? Are you having a good time there?

Benjie and Lorenzo came to my house on Monday to play? We had fun.

I love you!

Bryant


Dear Bryant,

I will come to your house when you are six :) i promise! we will play games and have lots of fun ok, goober head? it is REALLY cold here! super super cold! it is so cold that your spit can freeze! it has been -20 degrees! i do like the snow, i don't eat it though because the snow here is dirty! i have made some snowballs and thrown them :) it was fun. yes I am having lots of fun here :) i hope you have a merry christmas Bryant! and i hope you have lots of fun at home :) I LOVE YOU!

Elder Josh Rapier

Gila Valley Temple: Open House etc.

The dates have been announced for the Gila Valley Temple Open House, Cultural Celebration, and Dedication.

The Public Open House: Friday April 23, 2010 - Saturday May 15, 2010

Cultural Celebration: Saturday May 22, 2010

Dedication: Sunday May 23, 2010
(There will be three sessions: 9am, 12 noon, and 3pm)

According to the announcement the three dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to all of the church units in Arizona and the Silver City New Mexico Stake. The 3 hour block meetings will be canceled to enable the Saints to participate.

I hope we will all get to participate when the other 2 temples in Arizona are dedicated :)!

On my way to work in Winslow.

I sneaked on I-40. It was closed until noon today. Kind of cool having the whole road to myself. As you can see it was very cold! Kept the heater on all the way to Winslow. My side windows never defrosted. I-40 was like glass. I guess that is why I shouldn't have been on there:)

Snow

They said 21 inches total. Hard to tell due to the wind last night.

10pm and still counting

This our back porch around 10. Not sure on how deep it is now cause I
had no desire to step outside to find out. Will check in the morning.

So with these pictures we want to invite anyone that wishes to come visit us and play in the snow. I can't guarantee a room or bed for everyone but I can for the adults other than that we have lots of floor space. I can't guarantee gourmet food but food to keep you warm. We are just above 8 inches and still counting. We don't have any school tomorrow so we are free. Getting here might be a little treacherous, but once here we could have a great time. Considering that we are suppose to continue to get snow most of the week, if you wish to wait for the weekend then I am sure it will still be here. Welcome one and all to our winter wonderland.

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Route 66 on our way home.