Rader Parental Units

Our Lehi home

2010-09-27T10:33:00.001-07:00

This is the veiw from the club House looking East.
If you look closely you can see Mt Timpanogos in
back ground.

This is the view of the unit that we first held. then

our house in Logan didn't sell So we held another

one.

This is as you see our garage. At this piont the

electrial, plumbing, furnace and duct work are done.
The bathroom tub and shower are in.

As you can see the garage is out of place.

But I'm still learning. This it the foundation.

This is our unit looking West at the front door/

Same view.

It looks like the move in date is around the 1st of

November. It's been a long summer with alot of

decsions to make. We will up date you as we go along.

Open House Displays

2010-04-11T17:35:00.000-07:00

April 11 Well, girls, since you weren't here to help
'stage' our house, I had my friend Ineke come over and she moved a lot of our things around, (taking more of our pictures down, but putting some of them in the bedroom) and eventually made it look really nice. Dad took these pictures so you could see the results. Tight as I am, I couldn't find any place mats to go with these dishes, so I went to Ross and bought a curtain panel for $6.99 and made these. The blue green is the same as the shade in the plates. It's amazing what the fresh flowers add, isn't it?

I took the little dress form from the bedroom and put it on our bathroom counter. the clock and box are new from Rod works.

Below is most of the stuff I bought at Rod Works, (with Deb's encouragement. :) The scarf is one Gabi brought from Spain.

You probably won't remember how the shelves were before, but this is what they look like, now. Some of the stuff we brought from the curio cabinet in the entry. the one big greenery arrangement that Janelle gave me I had in the dining room by the sliding door, and Ineke said that it was probably better that it wasn't there, since people would be walking by there. SOOO, I took it outside and put it on a stand by the door, since the poinsettias were getting a little outdated. It's looks great there!

I'm not sure why Dad took 2 of some of these. BUT, I have to tell you, that after the open house, our realtor said that a couple of the people who came through asked if 'the lady of the house was an interior designer???' If they only knew! You all know I definitely am not, but I have a friend who is. . . lucky me!

Happy note: I didn't think I had enough stuff to put around to decorate nicely, and thought I'd have to buy a lot, but with a little help from my friend, and spreading it out, not so much! all of the stuff I did buy we will be able to use in our new home. Bonus!

When I returned a couple of things to Rod Works, I bought this faux bouquet of tulips. Since we will be gone for a week, fresh floweres won't be so fresh!

April 2010. Winter wonderland....

2010-04-01T09:21:00.000-07:00

This is not an April Fool joke... It started snowing yesterday and still snowing a little.. and it is to continue through Conference week end.

From the front, from the back, from all around the house, 6 inches of wet snow!!!

The trees look really pretty

The picture the snow makes of the temple between the trees the neightbor planted looks really pretty.

As you can see, the clouds look as if we may get more of this today. It would be great for making snowmen. . . . sledding anyone???

Comments on the Kitchen Upgrade,,,,

2010-03-27T17:41:00.000-07:00

Hi again..

I tried to put these pictures in order but as you can see they are all mixed up. At least I got the pictures on it. How do I get the text and pictures in order. Do I start with the last picture then go to the first picture? Or what . . . Oh well

Love ya, Dad.

Kitchen upgrade. . .

2010-03-27T08:51:00.000-07:00

Here comes the granite...(heavy)

Here is Graham and Adam Howes taping the sheet rock.

This the Back splash tile... Adam Howes applying tile....

This is the Finished product . . ..

This is the project in process... with the inspector

inspecting the work.....

Worried about the floor.. . .

This is the old kitchen as we start on the "tear out".

Hi everyone ... I didn't get it in the order I wanted but you can see the project any way..

It is finished.....

We're still waiting

2010-03-02T18:38:00.000-08:00

Yup, we're still waiting. Waiting for someone to come and buy our house, waiting for the rest of our family to respond as to whether they can come to the reunion on one of the dates asked about, and waiting for the rest of you to respond with your "miracles and tender mercies."

WHERE IS THE COMMUNICATION IN THIS FAMILY?????

Really, it makes me sad that you can't take a minute to respond about the reunion, and it makes me think you don't care enough about us or the requests on the "M & M's" to take that little minute. Do you think there was ever a time when Dad or I took a minute---or even hours--- even when it was very inconvenient to comply with one of your requests? Do you think I'm trying to make you feel guilty? You're right.

Yup, I'm having a pity party. What are you going to do about it???

MUMZ

Testing plublishing a Blog

2009-09-28T18:32:00.000-07:00

I will try to put a image on this page....

Hey.. it worked but I have to rename the pictures so they will have names instead of ####'s

This is Talia and Paige signing the Book....

Pretty Flowers

It looks alot like summer is here...

2009-06-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

We went to Debbi's for father's Day and got to see Tiffany and her new little Logan.

He is a cute little cuddler. Big sister Talia just loves to hold and spoil him.

I can't seem to get these pictures in order, but I'll work at it. If you have

any suggestions I would be grateful..

We have had alot of rain this year and it makes everything so

green and beautiful. This is our front yard..

This what I found in Orissa's back yard this morning .

And he decided to have a go at our garden.. he ate our little patch of strawberries...

This is our garden and a view of the Mansion next door

This is and interesting cloud formation over the Wellsville mountains.

The same as the one above..

Well. I'll practice more later.. We have enjoyed all of your blogs so keep them coming...

Love , Dad

What a Wonderful night . . .Wicked!!!

2009-05-05T16:29:00.000-07:00

We saw a wonderful show Saturday night . . . we saw the musical "Wicked".

Horay!!! Janelle got the picture..... and thank you Janelle, Deb and Denise for the

wonderful evening.. We loved it... Dad.

Interesting Pictures.

2009-04-27T09:40:00.000-07:00

Our Magnolia tree in our front yard. It turned brown this morning due to 28 degrees last night. But we mowed our Lawn for the first time. (Such a treat!)

Navy hair cut . . . Not a center piece . . . Rea did not give me the crew cut...

This is a table center piece for the Preparedness fair . It is made from real Wheat sprouts and flowers. You can see that you need to cut the wheat as it grows. Rea said it reminds her of the first haircuts she gave me. . . .

See above.... (:-0)

The Stake's big Saturday Emergence Preparedness Fair was a great success. Loads of ideas, special foods that used your year supply items, electric power generators, survial clothing, and on and on. the whole Cultural Hall was filled with displays. Rea's part was with the food. She talked me into trying the energy Barley Water (no taste but a water taste) What did I expect, Barley WATER !! Dahuuu. (BUT . . . barley water has many healthful properties, it helps congestion, arthritis, and clears asthma. . . . even if it is the stuff that the kids in 'Mary Poppins' didn't want their Nanny to smell like!) It can even be used for a sports drink. Add a bottle full of fruit juice and it tastes like diluted juice.

We're Back!

2009-04-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since we've posted so we'll start from here!

Visitors from the South!

2009-04-20T14:55:00.000-07:00

They came, they saw, they spent, they ate, they made messes...jk..., they tutored on the computered!

And they left us with happy hearts!

Mom made yummy food
the whole time , and never
a mess in the kitchen ...

How does she do it?

Debbi ... the computer wizard
giving computer lessons.

Janelle - The Flower Girl!

Tah-Dah!

2009-04-20T14:50:00.000-07:00

Tah - Dah!

Nana also wanted "something new" for the island, so we went tropical! (Get it? Island? Tropical? (: )

Fun Stuff!

2009-04-20T14:45:00.001-07:00

This is just some of the fun stuff we did ...

Notice how many times there's food in the picture!

We hung out in the kitchen a lot ...

cuz that's where the food is ....

OH REALLY?!

Deb helping Dad with the computer. Mom is super happy about this!

If you haven't seen the albums Dad is working on, you're missing out!

Amidst all the chaos, Mom still had to give a talk for a Ward Conference on Sunday! She's our favorite
Stake Relief Society Prez!

Dad can't believe his eyes ...

MORE FOOD!

(Nana's really good at food!)

Surprise!

2009-04-20T14:40:00.000-07:00

So after Debbi left we switched visitors! (:
Courtney came up Sunday afternoon... what a nice surprise!

Monday morning came and so did the sound of the rototiller! ...

WHAT? Mom's doing manual labor! We can't let that happen!

Give me that! (:

WHEW!

We got a lot done and we're totally confused with what's going on with the computer...

Thanks to the VISITORS FROM THE SOUTH!

What we've been up to!

2009-04-19T11:44:00.000-07:00

Dad has been putting together all our pictures
of all the kids and putting them into binders.

He has been working hard and long to make
sure they go in the right spot and trims them to look good on the binder
pages. (they do look great!)
And when he gets tired of doing it he sits down
and reads the paper!

Maren in costume

2008-12-22T17:09:00.000-08:00

This is Maren as the cowardly lion in the "Wizard of Oz". Great costume, eh? She did a fine acting job. She really enjoyed it but ti was awfully HOT......

Update 0n the Parental Units. . . ..

2008-12-22T09:52:00.000-08:00

Had to add the "roses" in among the thorns...

The guys. . . . pretty good looking bunch I'd say !

The Boys . . . . handsome group. . .

Hi everyone . . .

Dec 22nd.
It is still snowing, BIG flakes coming down steady . . . The snow blower will get a work out today.. It looks like Bruce and family are not out of the woods yet.. snow forecast for the next few days all the way through Christmas.. Our weather is the same but clearing on Monday and Tuesday... we have at least a 18" to 24" of snow and more coming. Be safe out there......

I'm still trying to master this blog thing .. so you will get it in pieces until I do.. So if you get double pictures just delete one set...

Rea misplace her temple Recommend and needs to get an other one since we have to work in the temple on Sat after Christmas. the temple will be closed from Jan 1st too the 20th. They are replacing the carpet and seats in the endownment rooms and the veil room. They have replaced the greenish lights on the towers with white ones. It stands out and looks much better.

Well it's almost Christmas and we are ready for it and hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and remember why we celebrate the birth of our Savior and all the blessings that brings to us and our families. Stay close to the gospel and listen to the living prophet President Monsen.

Well, I've rattled on and will close with my love to and for each of you and your families. We now have 30 grand children and 18 Greatgrand children and we love each and every one.

Turkey day at Bruce and Gabi's

2008-12-10T17:18:00.000-08:00

Cierra and her turkey hat (?)

Cameron and Nolan just hanging out....

Gracie and the olive plate. She would put
them on her fingers and then eat them..
Where do they learn that???

Tucker and Denise Brian, Jarom and

deep fried turkey. ...

2008-12-10T16:50:00.000-08:00

Bruce deep fried a 16 lb turkey that cooked in about 20 minutes.
After it cooled it was picked clean before it was cut and put on the plate.
It was great, tender, moist and Delicious.

Update on Thanksgiving and mom's 75th....

2008-12-10T16:39:00.000-08:00

I'm trying to use Picasa3 for picturres to the blog and we shall see if it works so stay tuned....

It's Fall and our back Yard has wonderful views....

2008-11-06T08:07:00.000-08:00

Snow on the Wellsville mountain.. alook in to the future.

It was 22 degrees this morning.

We have clean up all the leaves and the next day

the wind blew and we cleaned them up again but

not as much.

The "mountains" of dirt keep changing with each

passing day. We've got big rocks and top soil piles

now. Iit continues to be interesting.

The view from our family room is always changing....

Medical Follow up Plus....

2008-10-15T10:51:00.000-07:00

This is after ther stitches were removed...
Steri tape applied. (Wednesday the 15th )

Looking better.....(Friday the 17th)

Stitches still in......

Almost back to Normal. . . .Going back to theTemple

This is Craig the great "Wasp Hunter". I missed putting this picture in the last update. He also put the Christmas Lights up and mowed all the lawns and found where the wasps were coming in and pluged it up so we have'nt had a wasp in our windows since...Debbi vacuumed
all the upstairs and the stairs and went shopping with mom and she
spent alot of time on the phone on our programable thermostat and
then programed it ..And she is copying a bunch of music records to CDs.

Many thanks to you two.....

The weather has been great . .We worked in the yard, cleaning flower beds, got the hoses
in, turned off the water ( it's been in the low 30's and high 20's this past week) Cut the grass short, will rototill the garden, cleaned up the frozen tomato plants. The Doctor told me to take it easy for a while after the surgery and gave me the ok this weekend. Rea has been out working while I've been told (Rea) to take it easy. . . Not fun !! We have been blessed and are still able to remain active... well I'll send this installment and hope it goes as I sent it.. Love Dad.

Update on events in our life....

2008-10-11T09:43:00.000-07:00

Unfinished business . . .Here are the rest of the children .

When I was practicing getting pictures onto the blog, pictures of Bruce, Debbie and Chris just happened to be with in reach. Denise said that we had more children than three... so here are "the rest of the" Children...

Jeffrey Paul at 6 months.

Denise at 6 months.

Janelle at 1 year

Debbie and Craig came up to help us get ready for winter and did many things. One was to install a programable thermostat. Here Craig and I are trying to figure out the wiring numbering system.

Got it !!!!

As most of you know, I had a Basal cell Carcinoma (skin cancer) on my left temple. I had removed on Wednesday the 8th of October. The procedure was
what they call MOHS Micrographic Surgery. It involves taking out part of the growth, examine it, mapping it and taking more of the tissue if needed. I had to have a repeated procedure to get all the cancer roots out. The second procedure proved cancer free.

This is the before picture.

This after the second procedure. The ink lines
are for the skin flaps for plastic surgery to cover the wound. (I have now had a face lift..)

Right after I got home . . .

Two days after surgery. . .

Three days after surgery. . .with two black eyes and some brusing on my chin..

I can now smile, kind of. I'll be glad when the swelling goes down. I see the Doctor next Wednesday.. He is a member of the Dry Canyon Ward and lives close to us up here on the hill.

So that is all that is happened in our lives...

P.S. It Snowed this morning uuugh. Love Dad.

56th Wedding Anniversary

2008-10-03T12:40:00.000-07:00

This is the famous LaBeau's Sweet Shop that has wonderful Fresh Raspberry shakes and hamburgers..

Fall colors in Logan Canyon.

Beautiful Clouds over the Mountains....

We celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary going out to Bear Lake and enjoying a Raspberry shake and hamburger. And enjoying the colorful mountains. We remembered back on October 2nd 1952 when we were sealed to each other with all our future children. We had to be at the temple at 7:00 am. That meant Rea's parents had to get up at 3:30 am to milk the cows. We remember bits and pieces of the temple endownment session.

We had our wedding luncheon at the Blue Bird restaurant because it was the only one in town..

------------------------------------------------------------------

Doin' Stuff around the House and Yard...

Backyard with the dirt piles that will someday go.....

Rea getting the grass out of her bushes....

Rea getting at the flower beds....

Cleaning rain gutters because it is going to rain on Conference Saturday...

I have a little wood project that I work on while Rea works on her flower bed project...

Rea's handy work ... flower beds and containers...

That's all for now folks!

Update on the Parental Units....

2008-09-19T09:51:00.000-07:00

We have been busy cleaning up the yard for the up coming winter.... The fall colors are starting in the canyons and its getting rather cool in the mornings and it's not too far from the pictures below. ughhhhhh. We can still function with the yard work, shopping, cleaning the house and windows, reading, watching TV , checking our E-mail and of course taking naps.... Rea keeps busy with her Stake Relief Society. The Stake Primary President and Young Women's President, both from pur Ward were released in the last two weeks.. They were called the same time as Rea.. ?? We see if she gets a call from the Stake President to "come to my office."

Thanks Sarah for the help with our blog.. I can even get pictures in our updates....

Love, Dad

Check this out.....

2008-08-28T09:19:00.000-07:00

How about this for a test.. Good looking kids don't you think??? And of course from them we have very good looking grand and great grand kids.
I finally figured out how to do pictures... so I hope we can share some of the things that's going on in our lives....
Love,

Dad.

I can't believe we're bloggers!

2008-08-22T18:02:00.000-07:00

Dad has set up this blog (with Sarah's help) and now he wants ME to think of something interesting to say on it.

Here's the only interesting things that have happened to us in the last week.

1. A valve in the sprinkling system started leaking. Dad has had to dig out and bail out water from around this valve three times!

2. The valve is now repaired! Yipee skippy!

3. We went to Denise's for Maren's birthday Tues. and came back Thurs. While there I helped ??? (sewed!) three skirts for her girls to wear at Tucker's neices wedding reception. Dad had made a chest for Maren's birthday. Now he can start on another one.

4. I finally got my hair cut!

5. Dad's contribution to this list is that he took a shower today! (Don't interpret this as though it is something he seldom does, it's just that it adds to this weeks blog.

6. while I was at the hair salon I learned that there was a stabbing murder in Logan today as well as a bank robbery in our bank!

So much for our exciting life this week. Lovies to y'all! MUMZ

Blog Name Final change...

2008-08-22T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Kids...

This is the final name of our blog.. "The Rader Parental Unit." This makes more sense than the others... We just got back from Denise' . We took the Pine Chest to Maren for her birthday and now I have just a few more to make.. I'll send the name change to you all via Email.

Love, Dad.