Clinton & Rochelle Arnold: October 2014

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Secretaries Day! April 29, 2014

There are alot of perks working as a secretary. This is one of them. Secretaries Day!

It is nice to be remembered and appreciated. They are so Springy and beautiful!

Chelsi moves home! April 27, 2014

Funny how life changes. This time, in a good way. Chelsi has moved home. I was just up in Washington visiting our new grandbaby, Kash. When my time was up, I flew to Salt Lake City where Clinton picked me up and we drove to Provo. We took Chelsi and her roommate, Tiara Lewis, out to dinner at the Restaurant that Chelsi had been working at. Then we loaded Chelsi up and moved her home.

First night in her new room. We are glad to have her here with us.

Kash, Grandbaby #11 - April 17 - 24, 2014

Grandbaby #11 is here. His name is Kash. He was born on April 9th. They live in West Pasco, Wa.

Don't you want to just kiss those chubby cheeks?!

Sweetest picture! Emma, Kaden and Kimmi sure do love Kash

Tyson, Emma, Kaden, Kimmi and I took a drive to the Country Mercantile and had a picnic lunch. We also had some of their delicious ice cream.

I was not home on Easter, but Clinton sent me this lovely flower arrangement. He sure knows how to make me feel special.

After the kids found their Easter Baskets and we went to church, we got to color Easter Eggs.
Emma, Kaden and I are doing our best.

Tyson and Kimmi are doing a good job too.

I love to take the kids to the library. We came at the right time and got to hear stories read during story time.

Grandma is having fun with cute little Kash.

I Want to be Like Them When I Grow Up! April 3, 2014

There is always something fun going on at bowling!

Isn't that the prettiest cake you ever did see?

These ladies, Alda Remington, Sylvia Miller and Delilah Weaver, are such an inspiration to all of us. They are in their 80's and still bowling strong. I want to be like them when I grow up.

April Fools! April 1, 2014

The Laurels are in charge of the combined activity tonight. Because it was April Fools Day we just had to come up with a few tricks.

Mashed potatoes with gravy. Think again it is really ice cream softened and stirred up to look like mashed potatoes and the gravy in the pitcher is really caramel sauce.

Sushi! Wrong again, it is rice krispie treats with cut up gummy worms wrapped in fruit roll ups

You are thinking beverage, right? Only half wrong this time. Half the cups have kool aide in them and the other half have set jell-\o. We really faked out the kids. The treats were a hit!

Here are the Sister Missionaries! March 29, 2014

Meet Sister Meredith and Sister Spooner. All sister missionaries are important, but we know Sister Spooner a little better than most. She is the daughter of our good friends from Arizona, Tony and Wendy Spooner. Sister Spooner started her mission in Russia. She had some health challenges and came home. She recuperated well, and got reassigned to the Pocatello, Idaho Mission. Who would of thought that her first area would be in Sugar City, Idaho. It has been fun to have them in our home for dinner and go with them to teach people the gospel
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We love these girls! They are doing great things in Sugar City! Sister Meredith, Sister Spooner and me.

A Landmark is gone! March 27, 2014

A Landmark is gone! It is so weird to pull into Sugar City and not see the old grain silo.

One last time to see the grain silo before they blew it up.

I just had to get a close up picture of the demolished grain silo. I am standing at the base.

It actually fell perfectly. It only took out a few small trees. It didn't take them long to clean it up and now a small park with a hill is in it's place.

Snowmobiling in Island Park March 22, 2014

We got to stay at the Albin's Cabin. It is such a great place for winter fun!

Payton is ready with his helmet on. (I think he looks like my nephew Henry in this picture)

Brock and Payton are ready to ride! We rode over to Big Springs and fed the fish.

Chelsi is doing the backwards thing. She does like to do things her own way.

When the Arizona Grandkids Come to Town - March 14 & 15, 2014

We are so lucky! Our Arizona grandkids came to town. They stayed at their Grandma Kim's house, but we got a sleepover with them!

It just so happened that it was Jordan's birthday! He turned 10 on March 14th. A great picture of the birthday boy with Grandma and Grandpa!

Jordan getting ready to blow out his candles. Also for Jordan's birthday we went to Fat Cats and played mini golf. Then he got to pick out the movie we watched and we had popcorn,

So fun to get the cousins together! The Arizona grandkids get to hang out with the Rexburg grandkids. Cheyanna holding Braden, Londyn, Jordan holding Payton, Deegan, and Treyton on the floor. There is nothing better than spending time with our grandkids!

We all scream for Ice Cream! March 6, 2014

Tyson & Courtnie and their family are in town, It is always nice to have them visit.

Emma and I had an Ice Cream Date! There is nothing better than this. It just makes us happy!

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Grandpa's A Horse February 16, 2014

As you can see, Grandpa is a horse. It is so fun to watch him do this because he has been doing this for all our married life. The kids always enjoyed "riding" the horse. Now the grandkids are having their turn. Some things just don't change.

This is Payton Arnold, he is 2. He belongs to Brock and Carrie. They live in Rexburg now so we get to see them often. The fun never ends!

Valentines Week - February 9 - 15, 2014

Clinton and I went to Tulare, California for the World Ag Show. We stayed in Sacramento, which was about an hour away.

We arrived February 9th. We found this really great restaurant called Fitzgeralds. We had a very delicious meal and came away with these yummy chocolates.

Later that evening we went driving around and found the Sacramento Temple. That always makes you feel good.

This is a representation of my shopping while there. I did spend the first day with Clinton at the Ag Show. The rest of the week I would drop him off and go exploring the city of Tulare and the surrounding areas. I found a Mall and the Outlets to keep me busy. I would pick him up when he was done each night. We did find the most delicious Mexican Restaurant and ate there several times. They had the best guacamole that was made right in front of you. Yummy!

Today is Valentines Day. I found these beautiful flowers in the truck when I got in this morning. Clinton is so thoughtful to remember Valentines Day while we were traveling and while he is so busy. We started for home today, after the week long Ag Show.

When we got to St. George Clinton wanted to take me to dinner because it is Valentines Day. We had to laugh because we couldn't make a reservation any where because we didn't know where we would be at dinner time, so we went to Carl's Jr and got right in. There was no wait like the other fancier restaurants. We did go to Nielsen's and got a custard before we left town. This is a very memorable Valentines Day. The important thing is I got to spend it with my sweat heart!

Fridge Worthy February 3, 2014

Not every piece of artwork makes an appearance on my fridge, but this one did. Kaden is visiting from Washington with his family. He came over and this is what he had me draw for him.

The reason it is hanging on my fridge is because he added the pink heart with his name on it and this arrow pointing to me. The interpretation is " Kaden Loves Grandma"! That makes my heart happy! He is 7 years old.

Before And After February 2, 2014

I am still working slow, but sure on updating our house. You can see the addition of tile and painted counter tops.

This is the before picture with the old knobs on the drawers and doors

This is the after picture with the new knobs. I copied my sister Susan in having several different knobs in one area. I like the effect.

Friday, October 24, 2014

This is Why I Keep Coming Back to Bowling - January 23, 2014

This is why I keep coming back to bowling!

I was awesome today! I bowled a 216! This is a "Text" worthy day!

I am the happy bowler today!

Not only did I bowl a 216, I had a 562 Series! Yep! Today is a great day!

When the Family Gets Together... January 20, 2014

Clinton's family has decided to get together once a year for a dinner sometime around the Holidays.
This year Bruce and Nancy were the hosts. They live in Felt Idaho. They served us a delicious meal and we had great conversation, It is always enjoyable to spend time with them.

From Left to Right:

Pam & Ivan Gerdes; Dennie & Janet Arnold; Bruce & Nancy Arnold; Jamie & Darla Arnold; Ronnie & Paula Arnold and Clinton & Rochelle Arnold.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Happy Birthday Payton! January 14, 2014

Payton turns 2. He is such a cute boy! Carrie made him this great Train Birthday Cake. He is so excited! It is great to have family around to help celebrate! This family party was on Sunday January 12th.

The Birthday Boy getting ready to blow out the candles!

On his birthday, January 14th I took him to get Birthday Ice Cream. His face says it all! He loves it! I am glad he lives close so I can do fun things with him!

Chelsi's Birthday - January 11th 2014

It's Chelsi's Birthday! She turns 23 today! Clinton and I went to Provo to celebrate with her!

Our baby is growing up!

We had a birthday breakfast at Magleby's. As you can see, the food is delicious!

Of course. we spent time in the Mall. Here Chelsi is pretending to be Gandolf the Grey. It was fun to hang out with Chelsi and celebrate her birthday.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Day After Christmas 2013

Tyson & Courtnie and their family were spending Christmas with the Gould's in Island Park. So we hooked up with them and went on a little snowmobile ride to Big Springs.