Evan and Ashton love to go sledding. We go every Saturday for about 2 hours. Evan and Ashton would stay longer if their dad wasn't such a whimp. I posted a video of "hurricane fast hill" (Evan named it). Come on out and give it a try if you dare.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
Yay, I finally figured it out...
K, well now that our web administrator gave me 'author' status, i'm all over this!!
So Texas winderts are weird.
Last year this time it was cold enough that I was wearing a coat outside and the cold is a humid cold and so really sticks to your insides and it doesnt matter how many layers you wear...but this year is different...it has gotten cool enought that i need a jacket in the mornings and the evenings but the day is like upper 70's and really pleasant...now we have a nasty front coming on and it is going to be in the mid 80s and 100% humid...what is this?
Anyway, people put up christmas lights and there is a radio station that plays Christmas music 24/7 that I tend to enjoy, so at least I can remember its Christmas...even though it is not at all like i remember. I sure to miss you all though! I am trying to come up with some good traditions to start on my own down here in Htown...so if anyone has any suggestions?!!!
So Texas winderts are weird.
Last year this time it was cold enough that I was wearing a coat outside and the cold is a humid cold and so really sticks to your insides and it doesnt matter how many layers you wear...but this year is different...it has gotten cool enought that i need a jacket in the mornings and the evenings but the day is like upper 70's and really pleasant...now we have a nasty front coming on and it is going to be in the mid 80s and 100% humid...what is this?
Anyway, people put up christmas lights and there is a radio station that plays Christmas music 24/7 that I tend to enjoy, so at least I can remember its Christmas...even though it is not at all like i remember. I sure to miss you all though! I am trying to come up with some good traditions to start on my own down here in Htown...so if anyone has any suggestions?!!!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Women's Suffrage
This is why I'm becoming an educator. I need to help these people!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uPcthZL2RE
Heather
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uPcthZL2RE
Heather
Transfers for Ryan
Here's the latest from Ryan. He says its -15 to -20 degrees, and I wonder, Why do people live in places that are that cold?
So, transfers...we're both staying. I'm trying to be happy about thatbut it's hard...Elder Goss and I had such a strong relationship and 3months with him was tough...Elder Mosley and I are not best friends so 3months with him will be diffrent. lots of prayer.
This week has been pretty good though, we had a baptism, and it wasawesome, sometimes goin' through little success is hard, but that wasjust what I needed to remind me while I'm here.
Last p-day we went curling in Medicine Hat, curling as lame as it lookson t.v. was a lot of fun, it was very difficult too.
let's see what else?
we found this crazy house with a bunch of newfies (people from newfoundland) if you ever meet anyone from there, wait 30 seconds and theywill say something totally ridiculous, can't even explain it.
we found these way awesome old purple jerseys, like old soccer jerseythat say "mormon warriors" on the front, and of course I got number 7.
the ward had a nativity display...live animals, I got my picture takenas a wise man, and we found a new place to e-mail so I'll send somepictures soon.
really excited for christmas.
I think there was something I've been meaning to say but of course Idon't remember it.
if you want to send letters (hint hint) send them to the mission office,I might not recieve them for 6 weeks but I would feel important if theyjust piled up...24 Lakewood GreenBrooks, AB T1R 0S8is my Brooks address, I'll be here for at least six more weeks.
mom I don't think I understood your question...when we get transferreddepending on where you are in the mission, if Calgary you just meet inCalgary and drive to new area, if down south, do the same thing inLethbridge. a big van goes back and forth between the 2. is that whatyou mean?
keep it crisp, Elder Barton
Hopefully the Lord will show Ryan that he is in that place with that companion for a reason. They had a baptism together so they must be doing something right.
Anyway, one more week of the semester. If I can survive it I'm going to have the most awesome Christmas ever!!!
Love you all,
Heather
So, transfers...we're both staying. I'm trying to be happy about thatbut it's hard...Elder Goss and I had such a strong relationship and 3months with him was tough...Elder Mosley and I are not best friends so 3months with him will be diffrent. lots of prayer.
This week has been pretty good though, we had a baptism, and it wasawesome, sometimes goin' through little success is hard, but that wasjust what I needed to remind me while I'm here.
Last p-day we went curling in Medicine Hat, curling as lame as it lookson t.v. was a lot of fun, it was very difficult too.
let's see what else?
we found this crazy house with a bunch of newfies (people from newfoundland) if you ever meet anyone from there, wait 30 seconds and theywill say something totally ridiculous, can't even explain it.
we found these way awesome old purple jerseys, like old soccer jerseythat say "mormon warriors" on the front, and of course I got number 7.
the ward had a nativity display...live animals, I got my picture takenas a wise man, and we found a new place to e-mail so I'll send somepictures soon.
really excited for christmas.
I think there was something I've been meaning to say but of course Idon't remember it.
if you want to send letters (hint hint) send them to the mission office,I might not recieve them for 6 weeks but I would feel important if theyjust piled up...24 Lakewood GreenBrooks, AB T1R 0S8is my Brooks address, I'll be here for at least six more weeks.
mom I don't think I understood your question...when we get transferreddepending on where you are in the mission, if Calgary you just meet inCalgary and drive to new area, if down south, do the same thing inLethbridge. a big van goes back and forth between the 2. is that whatyou mean?
keep it crisp, Elder Barton
Hopefully the Lord will show Ryan that he is in that place with that companion for a reason. They had a baptism together so they must be doing something right.
Anyway, one more week of the semester. If I can survive it I'm going to have the most awesome Christmas ever!!!
Love you all,
Heather
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Elf Kit
Hi Fam -
A few of you were asking for the info on the Elf Kit. My assistant at work had a cute gift idea of giving what she called and elf kit. She has put in a few things that one might need in order to get their Christmas gifts ready to go for Christmas morning like scissors, tape, batteries, notebooks, ribbon, etc...and called it an elf kit. She then asked me to write poem to explain the kit. So here is the poem if any of you would like to creat your own!
Greetings to you from Santa’s Toy Shop
Our records show your house is on the big guys stop
Your Christmas wishes are coming along just fine
And the elves are working hard on the toy assembly line
But I do have some news that I think you should hear
Toyland has been unbelievably busy this year
The Elves are all working day and night
To make sure they get your gifts just right
All of the items on your Christmas list are ready to go
But would you mind checking our work before placing the bow?
We have given you some things that we think you might require
Before snuggling in for the night with cookies by the fire
There are batteries and scissors which always come in handy
Plastic bags to store extra pieces and parts works just dandy
There is a notebook to write down all the great stuff you get
And other things that will make sure you are all set!
So thank you for helping us with the gifts this year
We hope your Holiday is filled with good cheer
The happiest Christmas is our wish for you
And we hope your New Year is first rate too!
The Elves
A few of you were asking for the info on the Elf Kit. My assistant at work had a cute gift idea of giving what she called and elf kit. She has put in a few things that one might need in order to get their Christmas gifts ready to go for Christmas morning like scissors, tape, batteries, notebooks, ribbon, etc...and called it an elf kit. She then asked me to write poem to explain the kit. So here is the poem if any of you would like to creat your own!
Greetings to you from Santa’s Toy Shop
Our records show your house is on the big guys stop
Your Christmas wishes are coming along just fine
And the elves are working hard on the toy assembly line
But I do have some news that I think you should hear
Toyland has been unbelievably busy this year
The Elves are all working day and night
To make sure they get your gifts just right
All of the items on your Christmas list are ready to go
But would you mind checking our work before placing the bow?
We have given you some things that we think you might require
Before snuggling in for the night with cookies by the fire
There are batteries and scissors which always come in handy
Plastic bags to store extra pieces and parts works just dandy
There is a notebook to write down all the great stuff you get
And other things that will make sure you are all set!
So thank you for helping us with the gifts this year
We hope your Holiday is filled with good cheer
The happiest Christmas is our wish for you
And we hope your New Year is first rate too!
The Elves
Thursday, November 29, 2007
I think the world has ended
I had to take a moment and make sure the world was still spinning. I can't believe that Grandma Pat was writing a blog. That is impressive to say the least. Heather thanks for forwarding Ryan's e-mail . It is great to read about the motherland.
Laurie thanks for the update on Nick. Good to hear he is doing well. Maybe he should stay away for the O.J. I am sure his companions would appreciate it.
If someone has the schedule for the holiday festivities and could forward that along we would love to be able to schedule the events into the calender. Have a great weekend. See ya soon.
Karen
Laurie thanks for the update on Nick. Good to hear he is doing well. Maybe he should stay away for the O.J. I am sure his companions would appreciate it.
If someone has the schedule for the holiday festivities and could forward that along we would love to be able to schedule the events into the calender. Have a great weekend. See ya soon.
Karen
Keepin' it crisp
So here's Ryan's or should I say Elder Barton's latest.
oh man, this week has been awesome, where to start?
first off i guess i better tell mom she better have a happy freakin' birthday.
as for christmas honestly some mountain dew and some socks is all i need.
Megan, Elder Thomas's father was one of my bishops in Airdrie, he is now the stake president of north Calgary stake...smart smart man
so this week was awesome, saturday was spent on an exchange with a zone leader, we had so many awesome experiences and taught so many lessons that day it was amazing, we played ping pong with ukranians, talked to this kid (21) who pretty much told us he feels way good when we're around and he wants to be baptized, from congo, real cool, strong church connections in Winnipeg.
transfers are next week, word on the street is that I'm staying in Brooks to train a new missionary, we'll see I guess so I'll write on tuesday next week.
today we are in medicine hat with tthe zone for p-day, gonna go curling...sweet.
quote of the week..."there's too many churches in this town, need more liquor stores!"
"would that really make you happy?"
"bottle of vodka would make me happy...it would at least make me dance..."
-Jim, crazy drunkard
I see miracles, the Lord is blessing me every day!
that's really all the time I got this week, keep it crisp
love ya'll, Elder Barton
Seriously love that kid.
So I'm glad to see we've had some successful posts. Let's keep it up.
I want to wish Mom and Steve a Happy Birthday yesterday! Keep on kickin it!
Kelly, my mom just called tell me that she just watched Bear eat a spider in the desert and he said that there was an explosion of puss in his mouth. Gross.
As for me I'm just trying to get to the end of the semester. Hopefully I make it.
oh man, this week has been awesome, where to start?
first off i guess i better tell mom she better have a happy freakin' birthday.
as for christmas honestly some mountain dew and some socks is all i need.
Megan, Elder Thomas's father was one of my bishops in Airdrie, he is now the stake president of north Calgary stake...smart smart man
so this week was awesome, saturday was spent on an exchange with a zone leader, we had so many awesome experiences and taught so many lessons that day it was amazing, we played ping pong with ukranians, talked to this kid (21) who pretty much told us he feels way good when we're around and he wants to be baptized, from congo, real cool, strong church connections in Winnipeg.
transfers are next week, word on the street is that I'm staying in Brooks to train a new missionary, we'll see I guess so I'll write on tuesday next week.
today we are in medicine hat with tthe zone for p-day, gonna go curling...sweet.
quote of the week..."there's too many churches in this town, need more liquor stores!"
"would that really make you happy?"
"bottle of vodka would make me happy...it would at least make me dance..."
-Jim, crazy drunkard
I see miracles, the Lord is blessing me every day!
that's really all the time I got this week, keep it crisp
love ya'll, Elder Barton
Seriously love that kid.
So I'm glad to see we've had some successful posts. Let's keep it up.
I want to wish Mom and Steve a Happy Birthday yesterday! Keep on kickin it!
Kelly, my mom just called tell me that she just watched Bear eat a spider in the desert and he said that there was an explosion of puss in his mouth. Gross.
As for me I'm just trying to get to the end of the semester. Hopefully I make it.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
This is so exciting. I can't wait to see if I am doing this correctly. Grandpa and I just spent a wonderful few days with the Barton family. It brough back so many memories of traveling with all of you kids when you were small...driving down the road singing and playing games. Taking trips with grandma and all that Jazz. Made me realize once again what I already knew but tend to take for granted is that family is everything. Raising strong children in the gospel is a gift and an opportunity that we should all contribute to and put first and formost on our priority list. I am grateful for a family that supports and helps each other. For the love that we share. Thank you for all that you do for and are to us. We love you all more than you will ever know.
Finally!
I am finally a blogger!! Thanks, Heather, for setting this up. It's going to be awsome! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday. The latest word from Nick is that he loves the MTC, he's too busy to be homesick, and he's not sure yet if there are sedatives in the mashed potatoes or not (but the orange juice gives him gas). Thanks, everyone, for all of your support as he was getting ready to go. It sort of makes me happy the absolute maximum amount of times I might have to go through this is two. Love you all. Have a great week.
Laurie
Laurie
Thanksgiving
Hello Everybody,
It sounds like most of you had a great holiday weekend. I unfortunately was stuck at work. It would have been fun to watch the football game on Chris's beautiful new plasma. The wrong team won but there is always next year. Chris thanks for putting the video of the boys. It always cracks me up to see stuff like that.
Kelly we are huge discovery channel geeks at our house. Man vs. wild is a pretty cool show but
I like Survivor man better because he is truly all by himself out in the sticks and he is Canadian.
Not a whole lot going on with Vince and I. We had several of my family members over for Thanksgiving and we cook the full on feast. It was good and always fun to hang out and eat and watch movies.
Vince and I just had our 5 year anniversary on Friday. Hard to believeit has been that long already. Seems like yesterday that we were eating dinner at the Grand America. We are going to San Diego this weekend for a friends wedding and to do a little celebrating. That means I won't be at the sister's lunch on Saturday but I will be thinking of all of you.
I am grateful for all of you and all that you do. Have a great week.
Karen
It sounds like most of you had a great holiday weekend. I unfortunately was stuck at work. It would have been fun to watch the football game on Chris's beautiful new plasma. The wrong team won but there is always next year. Chris thanks for putting the video of the boys. It always cracks me up to see stuff like that.
Kelly we are huge discovery channel geeks at our house. Man vs. wild is a pretty cool show but
I like Survivor man better because he is truly all by himself out in the sticks and he is Canadian.
Not a whole lot going on with Vince and I. We had several of my family members over for Thanksgiving and we cook the full on feast. It was good and always fun to hang out and eat and watch movies.
Vince and I just had our 5 year anniversary on Friday. Hard to believeit has been that long already. Seems like yesterday that we were eating dinner at the Grand America. We are going to San Diego this weekend for a friends wedding and to do a little celebrating. That means I won't be at the sister's lunch on Saturday but I will be thinking of all of you.
I am grateful for all of you and all that you do. Have a great week.
Karen
Utes & Cougs
Thank you all for coming to our house for the game and for bringing all the food and treats. I hope everyone had a great time. - Chris
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Why I love Football
Hi Fam -
One of the many things I am thankful for is for football. Even though my Utes lost today in another heartbreaker, they looked so cute in their little outfits doing it.
Heath...great idea with the whole family blog thing. I will be sure to submit any updates on my life. The unfortunate thing is most of the time the only exciting thing I have to talk about usually involves something I saw on the Discovery channel or who got voted out of Survivor. Speaking of...have any of seen that Man Vs Wild on Discovery? How I have come to love that show. I hate all things nature related, but from watching that cute little British man go through survival situations has been incredibly enlightening. I know how to build several shelters, find South using a puddle, leaf and small piece of medal, determine which berries are edible from bear droppings, fight off the effects of dehydration and exposure while journeying through the Sahara and how to fend off elephant attacks. Who says TV is not educational.
Love you all!
Kelly
One of the many things I am thankful for is for football. Even though my Utes lost today in another heartbreaker, they looked so cute in their little outfits doing it.
Heath...great idea with the whole family blog thing. I will be sure to submit any updates on my life. The unfortunate thing is most of the time the only exciting thing I have to talk about usually involves something I saw on the Discovery channel or who got voted out of Survivor. Speaking of...have any of seen that Man Vs Wild on Discovery? How I have come to love that show. I hate all things nature related, but from watching that cute little British man go through survival situations has been incredibly enlightening. I know how to build several shelters, find South using a puddle, leaf and small piece of medal, determine which berries are edible from bear droppings, fight off the effects of dehydration and exposure while journeying through the Sahara and how to fend off elephant attacks. Who says TV is not educational.
Love you all!
Kelly
Friday, November 23, 2007
BYU vs Utah
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. Evan was very excited to eat turkey. Apparently that's what Thanksgiving is all about!
Anywho since Gma and Gpa are in San Diego some of the gang is coming to my house for the BYU vs Utah game. All are welcome. I believe the game starts at noon. Feel free to show up early. I must warn you in advance that I will be rooting for BYU, however, all Ute fans will be treated with love and respect. If you haven't been to my house before the address is 4184 Open Crest Drive in South Jordan 84095. You can get a map if you google the address. Sandra is making the family favorite pretzel salad so that might persuade you to come.
I also attached video of Evan and Ashton playing soccer. Evan scored his first goal this year but he says defeating the giant Patrick on the Sponge Bob video game is more rewarding.
Chris
Anywho since Gma and Gpa are in San Diego some of the gang is coming to my house for the BYU vs Utah game. All are welcome. I believe the game starts at noon. Feel free to show up early. I must warn you in advance that I will be rooting for BYU, however, all Ute fans will be treated with love and respect. If you haven't been to my house before the address is 4184 Open Crest Drive in South Jordan 84095. You can get a map if you google the address. Sandra is making the family favorite pretzel salad so that might persuade you to come.
I also attached video of Evan and Ashton playing soccer. Evan scored his first goal this year but he says defeating the giant Patrick on the Sponge Bob video game is more rewarding.
Chris
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
thanksgiving eve
I just read Heathers thankful list, so I thought, it being Thanksgiving eve, I would join in on the thankful game.
I'm thankful for:
having a roof over my head
my kids
shea (especially when he is around)
my family
chocolate
"simple" shoes
I would be glad for urban outfitters at the gateway, but I never get to go to the mall. And when I do go to the mall, I have to go where the kids want to go. Heather, maybe we could have a grown up day and go there one day.
I am so excited for the Holiday Season. What a great time to be alive!
Everyone have a great Thanksgiving and Bartons, and grandpa and grandma, have a wonderful time in San Diego. I'm jealous.
Love you all, Carrie
I'm thankful for:
having a roof over my head
my kids
shea (especially when he is around)
my family
chocolate
"simple" shoes
I would be glad for urban outfitters at the gateway, but I never get to go to the mall. And when I do go to the mall, I have to go where the kids want to go. Heather, maybe we could have a grown up day and go there one day.
I am so excited for the Holiday Season. What a great time to be alive!
Everyone have a great Thanksgiving and Bartons, and grandpa and grandma, have a wonderful time in San Diego. I'm jealous.
Love you all, Carrie
Happy Thanksgiving!
So so far this hasn't been that successful of a project, however I just sent an email that with a bit of an explanation in it, hopefully we can get this baby off the ground. I challenge all of you to post something by the end of the month. In honor of the holiday I just wanted to share some of the things I'm grateful for:
Holidays (i.e. breaks from school)
The new Urban Outfitters store in the Gateway
Southern California
a brother who is serving a mission
pumkin chocolate chip wedding cake (my friend Laura got married yesterday)
my health
good friends
my family
the gospel of Jesus Christ
So there you go...Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Holidays (i.e. breaks from school)
The new Urban Outfitters store in the Gateway
Southern California
a brother who is serving a mission
pumkin chocolate chip wedding cake (my friend Laura got married yesterday)
my health
good friends
my family
the gospel of Jesus Christ
So there you go...Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Heather I think this idea is really cool. Thanks for setting this up and it couldn't have been any easier. It was sure good to see everybody on Sunday and to have Thanksgiving dinner.
It has been awhile since I have been able to have that meal with you guys. I missed the
thankful game. Sorry I am always such a baby. I look forward to seeing you all at Nick's farwell.
Karen
It has been awhile since I have been able to have that meal with you guys. I missed the
thankful game. Sorry I am always such a baby. I look forward to seeing you all at Nick's farwell.
Karen
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Welcome!
Hello family!!!! Welcome to the Hofheins' family blog. I've gotten kind of excited about this. I have a couple of friends whose families do it and I think it's time to bring the Hofheins into the 21st century so here we go. I just hope this is a place where we can all post little updates on our lives, thoughts on whatever, annoucements, invitations, reports on missionaries, pictures, videos, recipes, gift ideas, birthday wishes, inappropriate stories (Kelly) or whatever else you can think of. All though phone calls and notes in the mail are nice and will always be appreciated this can be a forum where you can share something that you may not think is worth the 42 cents. So let's hear what's going on with everyone!!!!
--Heather
--Heather
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