Sunday, December 25, 2016

Merry Christmas Amigos

Dearest Momsie and Popsicle,

There's been some confusion over rooming here at shiz,...... but of course I'll care for Easton, and of course I'll RISSEEE above it. For I know that's how you'd want me to respond.....
Anyways!


Dad : Thanks for all the genetics. We owe you one! One of Jeff's fondest memories was when we were out at Ford in Thatcher and you said, 'no, I'm not walking on a chicken', or something like that....  I don't know, it was funny,  forgive my exhausted goldfish brain..... but now we hope you can go have some memories just as we always imagined you'd be; chicken legged.


Mom:  Here's the thing.... you think we all love Dad more sometimes - don't lie, you tell us. Haha.  But this one is for you (sorry Dad, I love you, but she took me to Texas roadhouse and this is before I got the gun- we will come see you in February, hope that makes up for it) ,  1 ) way more expensive 2) wait for it.....

Thank you for all the TIME, effort, and sleepless nights you've put into all of us. Thank you for the TIME you came and took care of me and the baby even though it was widely inconvenient. Thank you for all the TIME you put into my school for me, because I'm lazy and didn't know what to do. But now it's helping provide for my family, and I kick butt, it's whatever.  Thanks for teaching me all my annoyingly great humanly habits that make our family better, cleaner, and significantly happier. For all the TIME I'm sure you were there and I didn't even know it. You've put ridiculous amounts of TIME and effort into each and every one of us and I don't think there is any monetary thing that we could ever buy to make up for that, so you'll have to accept my lame analogies and my Uber amounts  gratitude from far away. We love you Mom! I can't imagine life without having the best, most educated, hard working, OCD, caring, loving, and all knowing you. Merry Christmas Mom. Hope you like this as much as I did cause I almost sent it to my house :) now you can wear it to the temple, around the house, and when you see it- think about how much we love you! And that is ALL OF THE TIME!!!!

Well, don't think I just got you guys two lame gifts. We are hoping you have a smashing good TIME and shake a leg at one of our most favorite things to do:
GASLIGHT!!!!!! (Jeff's idea)

Have fun my two amigos. Your tickets are for January 7th at 6:00 pm. You will have to pick them up at the call window, under my name :)

Merry Christmas!
Love,
Jeff, Katie, Easton, and Kenai




Sunday, July 31, 2016

May Mayhem 3



The Walking Crew




Michelle Hatch Sandberg, Julia Pratt, GayLynne Longhurst, Dalene Griffin, Judy Sloan, Helen Heder



GOOD BYES TO THE SANDBERGS















Pratt Call, Cherlynn Call, Jim Heder (Not visible), Helen Heder, Michelle Sandberg, Gary Carlsen, Sylvia Carlsen, (John is behind them), Giblert Sandberg (standing), Judy Sloan, Emron Pratt, GayLynne Longhurst, Marvin Longhurst, George Sloan, Julia Pratt













The language class:  Sister Salinas, Julia Pratt, (the crazy lady in the ward), Marilee Hacking, Michelle Sandberg (instructor), Gilbert Sandberg, Helen Heder, Me, Sister Munoz, Raul Munoz

FAREWELL FHE









MOVING DAY


Alejandro Saldana packing up for the move

this was my little corner of the penthouse office.

Vamos Alex





My new little corner of the world.


The new recording studio.

Saturday, July 30, 2016

May Mayhem 2



FAMILY COMES TO TOWN

ARRIVALS









RUDY'S BURGERS















TOUR OF THE AREA OFFICES













Michelle Hatch Sandbert, Judy Sloan, Me, GayLynne Longhurst












Secretaries: Daisy Bratcher and Lilliana ?


CATCH A BUS AND TAKE A STROLL TO THE

Museo Nacional de Antropología





























































A stop at the JW Marriott for lunch after the Museum is a MUST.













































































Movie in the apartment after a long day of climbing the pyramids

THE HACIENDA


















TAXCO

































LAS GRUTAS DE CACAHUAMILPA

If you take a look between Guerrero and Morelos you will find hidden gems below the ground in the form of caves and rocks. Located about half an hour from Taxco is the amazing national park of Grutas de Cacahuamilpa.
This place is THE place to be if you love caves in Mexico or even across the world. These amazing caves are located in the Sierra Madre Sur mountain range which goes into both Morelos & Guerrero. It was 1834 when these beautiful caves were 1st discovered and then in 1836 they ended up being declared a naturally protected area by the government.
When you venture inside the caves of Cacahuamilpa you will see they contain an amazing array of figures that makes you imagine the people who were here hundreds of years ago. The cool thing about this tour is that there are over 90 rooms that have been declared accessible to the general public. To see all of them plan on it taking approx. 2 hours.
































Palacio de Bellas Artes








THE POST OFFICE - DOWNTOWN MEXICO CITY










Maximilian Castle











































CHAPULTAPEC PARK DOWN BELOW


















Ballet Folklórico de México



































DEPARTURES