DC--Day Three
Day 21We started the day with a drive through Arlington Cemetery and made several stops on our way back to the Smithsonians. The Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials were awesome—truly bigger than life. We...
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Day 22Leaving DC and venturing to Williamsburg, VA156 MilesWe left DC and detoured to visit the Washington DC Temple. Not only was it beautiful but the surrounding neighborhood was beautiful...
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WilliamsburgDay 23If you wanted to know what life was like in the 1700’s—Williamsburg is a great place to visit. It’s rich with history from our young nation. The Declaration of Independence was signed...
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Day 24Williamsburg to Charleston—368 milesWe drove through Virginia and into West Virginia—home of the Hatfields and McCoys—and beautiful green rolls hills—and did I mention all the green? It made me...
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Thursday, Friday, Saturday and SundayLouisville, KentuckyWe arrived in Louisville, Kentucky on Thursday afternoon. Are we there yet? And now how much longer? were frequent questions. The scenery and...
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Day 30Louisville to Independence, MO500 milesThe last few days have been such a happy blur, it’s hard to keep track of what day of the month it is and exactly where was I last week at this time. It’s...
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Day 31Independence to Hayes, KS378 milesThis morning we stopped at the Church Visitor Center in Independence to view some of the church history here in Missouri—it’s located right across the street...
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Day 32Hayes, KS to Denver CO348 milesKansas, home to Dorothy and Toto, and miles and miles of corn fields. We are westward bound on the 70 West—just before we reached Colby we saw huge fields of big...
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Blessing DayIt was so nice to be able to share this day with Melissa and Chad. Their sweet little Izabelle was blessed today. Many of Chad’s family were able to attend so we made a visible impact on...
View ArticleMarshmallow Warriors-- Isaac Turns 13
Isaac turned 13 on August 22. It makes it official now—I have 2 teenage boys. Isaac asked if he could have a few—8--friends over—like a party. I like parties, I even love parties, but the thought of...
View ArticleWe're Back To Fall
So perhaps I’ve been a little slow blogging my somewhat unorganized life. In spite of the changing pace during our 5 week road trip, it was easier to write about the places and sights we saw daily. We...
View ArticleThe Witch Is In
As many of you who know me very well know, I have a varied and sometimes strange assortment of collections—I started having children when I was just 19 and by the time I was 25 I had collected 4 sweet...
View ArticleRED HOT NEWS--THE BERGLOFF FAMILY REUNION
Save The DateAugust 6 through August 9, 2008The much talked about family reunion is finally going to happen. Our location for the party is at Camp Cascade--just over an hour outside of Boise. I know...
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Iam happy about the positive response to the family reunion. Sara suggested that a save the date be sent out to everyone to help get the word out and to have a reminder to pin next to your calendar....
View ArticleA Visit From A Sister
We were delighted this weekend to have Michelle visit from Utah. Her visits are never long enough and so here it is Monday and she's already left to return home--ok, to her job and her cat too. She...
View ArticleIt's Huskie Football
Isaac decided to go out for football this year. Because we were treking through most of the month of August, he got a late start with the preseason practicing. He said the first week was so hard he...
View ArticleCake Anyone?
I turn 51 tomorrow. I know I am getting older because I’ve moved the font size from 12 to 14. I look back on the past 12 months—a short 12 months and wonder how it is that time really does speed up. I...
View ArticleJacobs Eagle Project
One of the odd things about Idaho that I still can’t get my head around is that you can drive—as in drive a car—here at the age of 14 1/2. I sometimes pick Jacob up from the high school and there seems...
View ArticleSave the Date Reunion Postcards
If Lacey did not have your address, she mailed them to your parents and they should pass them on to you. It's not fancy, just a postcard. Look forward to seeing everyone there!
View ArticleBaby Olivia is Here--Grandbaby #10
What a sweet little girl we have added to our family. Olivia is the third grandbaby that has been born this year--Melissa will give us #11 sometime around Thanksgiving.In spite of all that is really...
View ArticleA Sneak Peek
It’s a tea party! My Mom is turning 75 next January. To celebrate her birthday and honor her as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend I am hosting a tea party. The party...
View ArticleWhen I grow up . . .
I can remember back to a time and season in my life when I was asked--What do you want to be when you grow up? My response was almost always the same--a nurse. When I attended BYU I took pre nursing...
View ArticleA Most Favorite Thing
Christmas is a favorite time of year for me. It starts with the weather getting colder, leaves changing and the planning for Thanksgiving. Actually for me it's more about gathering my family and making...
View ArticleTea for Grandma
In just a couple weeks a collection of moms, sisters, cousins and friends will be gathering to celebrate the birthday of someone we all love and cherish, Edna Bergloff. Her daughter, Julie, has sent...
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