Our Life and Times

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-08T19:25:00.000-08:00

I have been way to lax about writing this year. I will try to catch up after Christmas and Brooke's wedding. Hope all of you have a fabulous Holiday Season!

A Country in Turmoil!

2010-03-16T11:27:00.000-07:00

Today Nathan and I decided we need to wirte our elected officials. As this blog is to serve as a journal of a type for us I wanted to post our letters to our officials. Please take the time to do the same. The more that Nathan and I study history the more we learn not only about the past but what may lie ahead of us. We are concerned not only for us but for all the generations to come. We need to look forward and give the gift of opportunity to those that come on after us. Not enslave them with our own personal entitlements.

I have included a few photos that Nathan took while at the 9/12 Rally in Washington DC this last September. He felt it was one of the most important things he has ever done. Become a part of history. Participate in the process. Do not sit idly by and then wonder what happened!

Here are our Letters to our Reprsentatives

Dear Senator Feinstein,

I am writing you today as a voter and constituent of the State of California and a citizen of the United States of America. This country is sitting today at a crossroads. The decisions that you as our representative are making as my and all people of the State of California’s representative are of grave concern to me, my children, my grandchildren and those to come in the future.

This country was founded on basic freedoms. Freedoms’ that you as our Senator are sworn to uphold. The current debate on Health Care in this nation and the Health Care Bill that is currently in debate goes against everything that this country was founded upon and goes against the current will of the people.

No one currently in this country is denied necessary healthcare whether or not they can pay for it. If you feel it so necessary to work on the system, why not fix the systems already in place? Medicaid and Medicare are both in shambles. Why should I or anyone else for that matter believe that this or any government run plan can run efficiently?

Senator, I am a quiet homemaker, mother and grandmother. I have been a quiet content voter who has up until recently felt that the system worked and our representatives were honorable, honest, hardworking individuals. I believed they were committed to the welfare of the people they were entrusted to represent. Unfortunately as of now my feelings have been violated as I have watched this current debate.

I plan on making my position known to any and all I come in contact with. If this Health Care Bill passes I will make my voice heard. I will use my efforts to volunteer and ambitiously campaign for those committed to uphold the rights of the people and against those who have denied the rights of the people in favor of their own personal agenda.

I am urging you and all of my Representatives in this country to not pass this Health Care Bill. I urge you to remember whom you represent. What you are sworn to do. Please uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.

Sincerely,

Debra A. Nemrow

Dear Senator Feinstein,

I am a hardworking man with a family and typically do not have time to write letters to my Senators and Congressman. However, I feel that the health care debate that is going on right now in congress is of such great importance that I have to let my voice be known.

Simply put this "Great Free Country of America" was and is founded upon personal freedoms. Healthcare is not part of the "Bill of Rights" setup by the founders of this great nation. Heath care is available to all people who live in America and no person is denied healthcare when they need it even if they do not have a way to pay for it. This country was not founded upon entitlements, but entitlements are going to be what destroys this country. We cannot let the greatest health care system in the world be taken over by bureaucrats because that will certainly increase the cost of healthcare over time and the quality of heathcare will definitely go down. Please stop government from trying to take over one sixth of the U.S. economy. Government will destroy health care and I do want my children and grand children burdened with the debt that will be created by this huge government entitlement program. I will do everything in my power to stop this bill from passing and if it does I will make sure that those responsible will know how I feel when I place my ballot at the voting booth.

Please listen to the people!!

Nathan D. Nemrow

A Concerned Citizen of the United States of America

Valentines Day 2010

2010-02-21T20:57:00.000-08:00

This year Valentines Day was on a Sunday. I tried to make it special and made plans to make a nice dinner for Nathan and I and Travis and Katie. Blair and Shanna were having a get-a-way with friends for the weekend.

Earlier in the week I made handmade Heart shaped soaps for my Visiting Teaching sisters and made some for Shanna and Katie too. They were all shades of pink and were scented like roses. They are really fun to make and turned out so cute! I was pretty proud of myself!

For the first time I made homemade truffles for dessert and they came out really tasety! A Martha Stewart recipe of course! I could use some fine tuning in the dipping in chocolate afterwards but they were delicious if I do say so myself! We had a nice time with Travis and Katie and then Nathan and I were off to a YM/YW fireside. Here I continued my decorating desires and set up a fun Candy Display for the Fireside!

3rd Annual Utah Family Get Away!

2010-02-11T16:26:00.000-08:00

The first week of February has been an annual Cabin Vacation with all of our children and grandchildren. This year was the third year in a row that we have been able to have this fabulous fun with each and everyone of us spending quality time together. I have to admit it is one of my very favorite things we do all year and something I really look forward to.

As the economy has continued to be very difficult it has been a great challenge to our family also. Business has been not so great and it was for the first time in many , many years that doing something like this was a great sacrifice for all involved. We are doing our best to keep the family business going in more than difficult circumstances. We pray daily and hope that what the Lord has in store for us will keep us going.

Needless to say this was a great time for all and we are more than grateful for the Family time for sharing and loving one another. We are so grateful to Ashlee and Jake for getting us this fabulous cabin each year. It belongs to Jake's best friend and his family. Thanks Ashlee and Jake!!!!!

For part of Christmas this year I made all the Grandkids fun colored hats for the trip! I tried to get them done for the adults too but it did not happen. I'll keep trying! Here are some pic's of the grandkids in their hats! Garrett and Bristol seem to somehow have missed the photo shoot!

While our children went out to play in the snow for the afternoon on snowmobiles and tubes and sleds. GiGi (Me) and Grandpa (Nathan) and I watched all seven grandkids! It was party time and GiGi had a fun Valentines Celebration planned. While Garrett and Spencer napped the Girls had Girl time and Grandpa kept baby Bristol occupied. You can see we had a great time! Pedicures, storytime, Valentine making,

"Fancy Nancy" of Course!

And a Special Valentines Cake!

We played many games of Yahtzee!

Some Winners!

Some Loosers!

Dance time

and Food!!!!
Corn Dogs made a photo opp too!

There was a JAZZ Game, Sledding, Extreme Tubing, Cars Stuck in the snow, Night Snowmobiling, Jacuzzi time and much much more!

Needless to say it was some much needed R&R for all of us!

I look forward to many more Family Adventures!

Our Youngest Grandchild Turns 1

2010-02-09T21:43:00.000-08:00

Grand baby Bristol had her first birthday on January 12th. Katie and Travis, the proud parents had a great party for her and we all enjoyed a wonderful time. While they were in Utah this last week Aunt Ashlee, a fabulous photographer took these adorable pictures for her 1 year old photo shoot! She is quite the model! And Ashlee quite the artist photographer!

Catching up on the Years End!

2010-01-11T14:40:00.000-08:00

Well the year has come to an end and another has begun. As I have been a bit behind on my posting as the year went on I will try to catch up a bit! Thanksgiving was great and we had so much fun having Ashlee and her family out for the festivities. We spent some time at the beach, ate good food, visited with family and saw a fun play with all the girls, "Mary Poppins". We missed Travis, Katie and Bristol as they went to New York with Katie's family for the holiday.

The first weekend in December I went out to Las Vegas and met with my sisters Karen and Laura. We had some fun time shopping but the reason we went out was to sing together for the first time in over 15 years!!! Karen asked Laura and I to come and sing for her Relief Society Christmas lesson. We had practice on Friday and Saturday and then sang on Sunday. It was fun to get together and we were suprised at how quickly we were able to blend and sing together again! Thanks Karen for making us do it! It was fun!!!!

Ashlee and Jakes Family were in a church "Mormon Messages" for Christmas and it made me cry each time I have watched it. What a wonderful message and of course they looked wonderful as a family even if it was just a few seconds!

Nathan and I prepared and presented as Christmas lesson on The Love of Christ for the YM/YW Sunday lesson the week before Christmas. Then it was time to get ready for about 20-25 for Christmas Eve Dinner and Gift Exchange! We had a great time but were sad that Mom and Dad Nemrow could not make it up for the festivities.

Christmas day after having a great time with Brooke opening presents, Nathan, Brooke and I went to serve Dinner at a Shelter in Pomona. It was a great experience and we look forward to being able to help out there more this year. After serving we headed home and got ready to have a fabulous dinner with Ted and Terry Pierce and Blair, Shanna and kids, Travis, Katie and Bristol, Brooke and Donna Pierce. Did I forget anyone? Terry's food was exceptional and fun was had by all!

Monday after Christmas Nathan, Brooke and I headed up to Utah to have time with Ashlee, Jake and Family and it was a blast! Lots of snow, snuggle time and stories with the kids. Temple Square, Jazz game shopping and game time! New Years Eve and New Years day fun, movies and cookies! We packed alot into our week and then headed home back to reality!

This year has brought us hard times, good times, growth and learning. We have appreciated all of our experiences and look forward to those that wait us in 2010!

Merry Christmas 2009

2009-12-18T20:25:00.000-08:00

We have enjoyed a wonderful year together as family and friends. May you the Lord continue to Bless us as we strive to be closer to him and be examples to those around us. We look forward to the coming year and wish the best to all our friends and family!

Time Moves On!

2009-12-18T20:17:00.000-08:00

Well, here it is a week before Christmas and I have not had any time to post the latest around here. At the end of September we went up to Utah and saw our first grandchild Baptized! I cannot believe how fast Karlee has grown! Karlee was baptised in the same dress that I was at eight! This has been a family tradition and she has started the 3rd generation of girls in the family to wear it.

After that I went to Orlando Florida for the AACDT Coton De Tulear Specialty and took my Amorette to Show there. She did fabulous and finished her AACDT Championship there. Here we are showing there!

Next we had a really fun Halloween! Everyone dressed for the occasion.

Ashlee, Jake and the kids came for Thanksgiving and Brooke came home too! We had time at the beach, good food and fun with the family and a Girls day out to see Mary Poppins the Musical!

As you can see we had a wonderful time and are looking forward to Christmas next week!

Bristol is 8 months and Loves Puppies!

2009-09-06T21:30:00.000-07:00

Really is there anything cuter than this? Don't think any thing I can say here says it better than looking!

The Summer is Gone!

2009-09-03T09:15:00.000-07:00

Well, here it is September and I have not posted since June! It is not that I have had nothing to say but more like I have had too much to do. I will try and catch you up. That is if you are interested. If not I have a couple of pic's to post just look and enjoy.

June was a busy month. After returning from Our Alaskan Adventure Ashlee, Jake and the kids came for a week to visit and Brooke came home too! It was a great time to be together as a family. Nathan and I had our 32nd Anniversary! Can't believe we are getting this old and we have 7 grandchildren! After Nathan was gone to Northern California for a week at the end of the month on a business trip, we then prepared for the Fourth of July!

July kept us moving! Fourth of July at Canyon Lake with Blair, Shanna, Mackenzie, Garrett, Travis Katie, Bristol, Ted and Terry Pierce and Donna Pierce. It was Blair's 30th birthday and it was a Blast! (literally!) My birthday towards the end of the month and Blair and Shanna went to Utah to visit with Ashlee, Jake, Brooke and the kids. During this time in Utah the family all shared in a tragic event and it was a difficult time. Without going into a long story here, a little girl fell into the Provo River and was drowned. Blair saw her, jumped in and tried to save her but was unable to do so. No one other than our family saw what he did and knows of his efforts but we are proud of him and we know that our Heavenly Father is too. Nathan's mom celebrated her 86th birthday also. At the end of the month Nathan began to have a great deal of pain in his upper back, shoulder and left arm. It was a very difficult and trying 4 weeks as we tried to determine what was wrong. After may doctors, tests, X-Ray, MRI, physical therapists, massage therapists and chiropractor visits as of now we have the pain under control and have a better understanding of what is going on. No surgery for the time being. On the 30th I delivered our Coton, Vanilla's 3rd litter. All went well with that and you can follow my "Dog Blog" for the Doggie News around here! www.lacoquettecotons.blogspot.com

August? Are you kidding? Where did it go? Another litter or so called one on the 11th of August. After a long night of Labor our "London" due with her first litter of 2 had not delivered a thing. So, in for an emergency C-section. Only one puppy survived. We had Katie and Jake's Birthday's this month and had Dave and Karren Nemrow visit. Then a former Elder who served in our ward came and stayed at our house with his brother for a week. It was great to see Nathan Gonzales and meet his brother Kirk! I was also in a small accident with the Bishop and his family on the freeway while trying to get up to Girl's Camp. Unfortunately, we did not make it to camp and I missed out on a great evening!

During all this time, of course, I have not mentioned all that we had going on with the Young Men and Young Women in the Ward. With Nathan working ever so diligently as Young Men's President and me as 1st Councilor in Young Women's we seem to be running from Sunday to Sunday!

I know that I have missed a lot in this quick overview but you get the idea. Life is good here In Chino Hills. We are ever so blessed as a family during these difficult times. We are grateful for all that we have and we are. There is nothing better in life than your wonderful children and their wonderful spouses! That is except that Fabulous Grandchildren top the pile!!!

Here are some pic's of Nathan, Blair, Mackenzie and Garrett enjoying a break from the heat in the pool. Also, I think Travis is the cutest Dad ever with his darling daughter Bristol! I will try to do better at keeping up to date!

An Alaskan Adventure!

2009-06-08T08:19:00.000-07:00

Here we are! Nathan and I decided that we needed a getaway. So when a great deal came on a cruise to Alaska we jumped on it. Day one we flew to Anchorage and stayed at "The Captain Cook" hotel. We walked around downtown Anchorage and went to their outdoor market. While there we ate some fresh fish and chips and had a really wonderful roasted ear of corn! Yummy! We ate dinner ate a place overlooking Cook Inlet and were fascinated by the history of Captain James Cook so we bought a book on his life and I now had some reading material for the trip!

Day 2 we take a train ride from Anchorage to Whittier to get on the cruise ship. It was a beautiful ride and we learned about the mud flats! Then we arrived in Whittier and walked around this large (not) city. It took all of 10 minutes but it is beautiful. We boarded the ship and headed to College Fjords.

Day 3 we cruise College Fjords and see our first Glacier. The colors are amazing! I don't think pictures do it justice! The weather is lovely and we are relaxing!

Day 4 we cruise Glacier Bay National Park and see some awesome Glaciers. We see them calve and hear the sounds of the cracking ice. It is amazing since we can get no closer than 1/4 mile and you can hear it so clearly!

Day 5 we are in a town called Skagway. It is a darling old mining town with the sidewalks made of wood. We take an excursion to Haines and visit an eagle preserve and look for wildlife. We don't see any!!!! Oh well! it was a beautiful day in a beautiful place and we sure did enjoy the scenery!

Day 6 is Juneau, Alaska. The capitol city. It is raining a lot but we have fun! We take a bus tour of town and go out to Mendenhall Glacier! We were here 23 years ago and the glacier has receded a lot!

Day 7 is Ketchican, Alaska. A beautiful town where the salmon run on this beautiful river. It is a bit early in the season so we don't see any salmon but we take beautiful pictures, enjoy the town the weather and eat fresh fish!

Day 8 we are cruising towards Vancouver, British Columbia and the weather is gorgeous! We lay out by the pool and I get a bit of a sunburn. Can you believe it! In Alaska! We have had a wonderful time and can't believe how fast the time has gone.
Day 9 we arrive in Vancouver, head to the airport and before you know it we are home! I finish the book on Captain Cook on the flight home and have learned a lot but the most important lesson in the book reinforces that power corrupts!!!!!! Wow!!!!

Farewell to a Special Man, My Dad

2009-06-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

It has been a difficult couple of weeks since having such a good time with my grand kids. On our way home from Utah and staying with the grand kids my sister Jenny called and said that my Dad who has been suffering with cancer had suddenly taken a turn for the worse.

We were able to stop and see him on our way home and I feel very lucky to have had that opportunity. Although he was now in bed and beginning to have great pain, he looked and sounded good and just like my dad had always been. Nathan and I left there confident that we would be able to see him again and that his time to go was still a ways off.

During the next few days things progressed a little more quickly but I still felt like I could get there to see him again. Each of my siblings were able to come and visit with him during this week and I spoke with him on the phone on Thursday, May 14th. We had a good conversation and spoke of some fun times. I think my Dad was so very happy to be able to see and visit with each one of his children personally here at this time.

On Sunday, May 17th I was called again and told he was really going down fast. By early evening I was told he would not make it through the night and he was now non responsive. I made plans to leave immediatly by plane but no more flights out could be caught by then. I made plans to leave at 4 AM and drive to Las Vegas, meet my sister and drive in early on Monday morning. At 11:20 PM California Sunday May 17th (he had passed at 12:05 AM Monday May 18th, Utah time) I received the call that he was gone. He passed easily and quickly. That was a true blessing.

I left at 4 AM and traveled to Utah and met with almost all my siblings and Mom and made the preparations for the funeral. It was a wonderful day to be together and share memories and bond together as a family. Home again the next day and then out for the funeral on Friday.

The funeral although really hard was beautiful. It was uplifting and happy as we, each child shared happy memories and reminisced together of the great example he was in our lives. Our Heavenly Father has a special spirit home with him now to work and serve in any capacity that he is needed. He has given much and will give so much more as he awaits each of us to return again home and join together as an eternal family.

Dad, we love you, appreciate you, are proud of you, have gained much from you, joy in your service and find strength in your example and hope to serve as well as you! We pray daily for you and know that you are close by watching out for us.

A Grandma's Dream!

2009-05-14T21:40:00.000-07:00

Well, last week I was able to babysit Ashlee and Jake's 4 wonderful children. I was a little concerned that I was a bit old for this and wasn't ready for the time commitment and lack of sleep but what a surprise, the kids made it easy!

We arrived on Monday night and the fun began! I read my instructions and tried to do everything in the right order at the right time. But no worries! I had lots of help and instruction!

Day one was my biggest challenge! After getting the kids going and breakfast done it was time to do Karlee and Rylee's hair and get them out to the bus. All this went well and I felt good. Audree has dance class on this day so we dressed her and got her hair done and got Spencer done too! At 10:35 I got Audree and Spencer into their car seats, check the map Ashlee had left me (I had no idea where I was going) and took off. Well Audree decided to tell me I was going in the wrong direction! Well after a few wrong turns and little bit of being lost we made it to class. Well during class I needed to go and pick up Rylee from Kindergarten as the bus takes her home too early for me to meet her during Audree's class. So, being a very organized Grandma, I take off 20 minutes early to find the school and be in place at the bus area to pick her up. Spencer and I get out of the car and stand in the bus loading zone for 20 minutes and no one comes out. I am concerned and as I am thinking that maybe there is another place to pick her up I see a bus leaving another area of the school. Oh dear! Spencer and I start to run but it is too late, I find her class and teacher and they sent her home on the bus! Well now I am in trouble! Luckily organized Ash has left me phone numbers to the neighbors house so I call her and she says she will meet Rylee and keep her until I get back. So off to pick up Audree I go! I get her, get home and get Rylee. Whew! Disaster averted!

I decide McDonald is our kind of place and head off for lunch and fun at the McDonald's play place. All goes well and we have a great time. Nap time, playtime and Dinner and bed time are great! They really are the perfect kids!

Day 2 seems easy now. All goes well and Karlee has Cheer leading/Gymnastics but Ashlee has rides provided and all goes well. Another perfect day in Springville, UT.

Day 3 is good and I am feeling really competent as a Grandma/Sitter. The kids are eating everything I make and they love playing with the dogs and they are so well behaved I can hardly believe it! Today is Rylee's Karate Class. She is so darn cute I can hardly stand it! Her focus is amazing! She really wants to be good at this! Tonight I make Breakfast for Dinner and the kids go crazy! They eat everything in site! I am getting the Disneybook for Spencer down now and I have the Piggy Book almost memorized. The kids seem impressed with my story telling and I have great volunteers for prayer.

Day 4 is our last real day with the kids. It is Jog-a-thon fund raiser day and I am going to the school to watch Karlee and Rylee at different time run for the fundraiser. Well, my last day and I get lost again. I am late to Rylee's run but am able to cheer her on for most of it. We go home for lunch and then back again for Karlee's turn. Audree and Spencer are happy to be out running around and the weather is great! All goes well and Karlee has piano lessons. I don't get to see this but she has been practicing each day and is doing well.

I am so proud of these guys! Spencer was an amazing 2 year old. So happy and loving all of the time. He ate well. Slept well and seemed to just love life! His only real concern was when it was time to sleep, he wanted his train, car and remote to go to bed with him. He would put his remote control and car under his pillow and his train next to him in bed. Then he would close his eyes and go to sleep! Amazing!

On Saturday morning Nathan and I packed up and left. Brooke was now in charge for the next two days. I was sad to leave but so look forward to a visit from them all here in Sunny CA next month!

APRIL 15, 2009 TEA PARTY DAY!

2009-04-15T15:43:00.001-07:00

Today was a day where we collectively and as individuals could take a stand. Nathan and I have been so concerned and so upset at the direction that this country is moving in. There were TEA PARTY"S going on all over the country. This one in Chino Hills was small but there was supported but most of the drivers going by. Although the Main Stream Media chooses to not acknowlege what the people are saying and trys to call those involved with this movement out of touch, terrorists and radicals, we know better. We enjoy watching Glenn Beck and appreciate how well he expresses how we feel. It was good to see so many people involved in this movement and the support it has.

The main stream media and Hollywood Scene and the politicians on both sides are so out of control. They do not cover the truth or accept another opinion. We are so tired of the viewpoint that you just deserve something with out working for it.

Today a good friend, Diane Rinella sent me an email with a quote that sums up exactly how we feel and I know there are many who understand and agree with us too. I will quote it here for all to read.

"You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is the beginning of the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it." Adrian Rogers, 1931-2005

Please enjoy the photos and take a Stand for your Country! You are just one voice but one voice that can be heard! You can make a choice to be a witness for our posterity!

A Celebration for my Dad!

2009-04-14T21:48:00.000-07:00

Here is my family in 1973. My Parents and their 6 children. I am the oldest of the 6, 5 Girls and 1 lonely Brother. This is our Family Portrait and below are my parents when my Mom was 35 and my Dad was 42.

This last week we had a surprise celebration for my Dad. The City of Sierra Madre honored him and gave him a plaque. It was a very special moment and I was glad to be able to be there. It was fun and we all had a great time. The city newspaper came and took photos and put an article in the paper about it and the service that my Dad had given the City.

Of course Nathan made a few jokes with the reporter/photographer and so you can see the reporter giving it to Nathan in the photos!!! I think he looks good as Paris Hilton, don't you?

Here are some photos of the rest of those who came and participated. Many thanks to all who made it a special event!

Here is a Link to the Newspaper article. You can view the photos larger and read the article.

http://www.sierramadrenews.net/2k9/april/brown.htm#more

Our Baby Turns 19!

2009-04-05T22:12:00.000-07:00

This last week Brooke turned 19 years old. It was the first time that we were not with her on her Birthday and we missed being with her a lot. It is so hard to believe that this time has passed so quickly! As we move on into being Empty Nesters we are so pleased to see how Brooke has grown into such a wonderful young woman. She loves being independent and doing things on her own. We miss her but are excited to see her having such a good time and making great decisions at this time in her life! You go Girl!!!! We love you!

Thanks to her Big Sister Ashlee for preparing her favorite dessert and giving her a Special Day! It is good to see the two of you being able to bond! Love You Too!!!

Always have a Second Key!!!!

2009-03-04T09:32:00.000-08:00

Well, no photo for this one but what a crazy few days! On Saturday late afternoon I was trying to get things ready for the evening (A big JAZZ Game with family and friends) and Bristol's baby blessing and dinner for Sunday. So I ran over quickly (Or so I thought) to Costco to pick up some fruit and a couple of Pizza's for dinner.

Typical of a Saturday at Costco it was crazy and I was hurrying (not a good thing). Well after waiting in a long line I ran out to the car and opened the trunk with my key, threw it in my purse and set my purse down inside the trunk so I could unload the groceries (all the while thinking, "Do not close the trunk before getting your purse out as the only set of keys you have are in there").

Well you guessed it! I ran over to put the cart away and as I stepped back towards the car without thinking I slammed the trunk closed! Well now what am I supposed to to do? My cell phone too was in the trunk! So I walk across the parking lot to the Verizon store and explained my dilemma and ask to borrow the phone to call Nathan and get him to send AAA for help. Reminding him to bring a cell phone to me as I do not have a way to communicate. 15 to 20 minutes later he comes and you guessed it he forgets to bring his cell phone. But the Locksmith from AAA shows up a few minutes later and we begin to try to open the trunk with his tools (He tells me we need to do it that way as there is a slight chance that if we open just the lock and then open the door the security system may lock down the entire car). Well after trying for quite awhile I decide to tell him to just open the locked door and I will try to get to the button really fast and push it. Ah! ha! alas! stupid me! now the alarm is screaming and the car is locked down.

Well now all I can do is call for a tow truck and have it towed to the nearest dealer (in Pasadena 30 minutes away). I now call the dealer (Nathan has since gone home and brought his cell phone back to me). The dealer is closing in 10 minutes and the service people will not be in until Monday morning! They can't take the car until then, so after waiting 2 1/2 hours for the Tow Truck (they told me it would be less than 1hour) I have them tow it to their yard and they will deliver it on Monday to the Service Department of the dealership.

We get home at 8:45 pm and everyone is hungry, wants to see the game and wants to know what I am going to feed them now! So, Blair is kind enough to drive me to Little Cesar's for pizza (as I do not have a wallet, ID or credit cards either but I did have a $20 bill at home). We arrive at Little Cesar's and it is closing time, Great!!! Well luckily I was able to get the last 3 pizza's they had for the day! Saturday is done and the JAZZ win and everyone gets fed! My job is done for the day.

Sunday comes the Blessing is great and we survive without the fruit that I had bought. I am thinking about all that food rotting in my trunk and the money down the drain for a Flat of Strawberries, Fresh Sliced Pineapple and 2 Giant Meat Pizza's in the trunk. I am not looking forward to the smell!!!!

Monday morning I call the tow company. They will deliver by Noon. I call the dealership and tell them what is coming in and why. They are laughing and not looking forward to the smell. By 4:00 pm they tell me they will have to disassemble the entire rear seat to get into the trunk(Great) and they say, "By the way the car really STINKS!!!" We will get it done on Tuesday!

Tuesday comes and by 3:00 PM they call and I can get the car. I drive out with Katie (A life saver) and get the car. I does really Stink. Several people in the service department have to come out and meet me. They are laughing a lot and say that they will never forget this one. I guess this was an unusual occurrence???? They have thrown out the pizza but have saved the fruit. Well when I get home the Pineapple is definitely WINE! and I throw it out! But for some strange reason the strawberries are in good shape and I loose less than half a dozen strawberries!

I have learned my lesson and my second key and remote will be here today. Even if the key cost $300 for a duplicate I guess you had better have one!

A Cabin Getaway!

2009-02-16T16:46:00.000-08:00

The first full weekend in February we took all the kids and grand kids to a cabin in Utah. This was our second annual snow adventure and it was awesome! All 4 of our children and all 7 grandchildren were able to be there. Our newest grand baby Bristol was only 3 weeks old but she, her Mom and Dad are troopers!!

It is a beautiful cabin up in the mountains out of Heber City, Utah. A big thank you to Ashlee and Jake who organized this for us and thanks also to Jake's friends who allow us to use the cabin. The snow was fabulous! The food delicious and the Hot Cocoa never ending!

Counting the Homeless

2009-01-26T09:04:00.001-08:00

On Thursday, January 22nd Nathan and many members of the Chino California Stake were asked to help count the "Homeless" in San Bernardino County. Needless to say I was very concerned. They were told to bring nothing valuable with them and they were to go out on around Holt Ave in Ontario from 8:00 PM until 1:00 AM and look for homless people in bushes and in alleys and the like. "Are You Kidding Me"

Wow! Well here is Nathan ready to go! It ended up being quite an experience. He and his group of four ended up in "Tent City". Ask him about how that was. He has a real story to tell. It makes you feel grateful and so blessed for what we have!

"Bristol Ann Nemrow" Arrives

2009-01-15T13:19:00.000-08:00

This week our 7th Grand Child arrived. "Bristol Ann Nemrow" was born on January 12, 2009. The proud parents are Katie and Travis Nemrow and this is their first born. I am so grateful and happy that Katie and Travis allowed me to be there and see Bristol born. It was a wonderful and exciting time and Katie did great! Life continues to bring us such joy! Grandbabies are the best things in life!

The Nemrow's Take a Stand!

2009-01-14T21:18:00.000-08:00

In November of 2008 the Nemrow Family became very involved with the "Yes on 8" campaign. We spent alot of time and effort in defending Traditional Marriage. We recently completed work on a DVD that documents our efforts. If you are interested in seeing it please let us know. We can send a copy to you!

Girls Gone WILD!

2009-01-14T21:13:00.000-08:00

In October we had a girls weekend and dressed up as Witches and went to Gardner Village in Utah. It was fun to be silly for a bit! I think my girls are beautiful!

Here I Go

2009-01-14T14:49:00.000-08:00

Here we go on a new adventure. The world of Blogging. My kids tell me it is easy and fun. So far I am having a bit of trouble just getting a post to work. Ashlee and Brooke, I am depending upon you for help.

I plan on going back a bit in history and posting info that took place over the last few months. Hopefully this will update a few of you on our latest efforts and endeavors.