HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In honor of halloween I will post some pictures of the past. 
Can you guess who everyone is?
Can you guess who everyone is?
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Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Letters with no date
I've been chomping at the bit to post letters and emails from the past. I'm anxious for everyone to have copies since it has been so fun for me to reread these. It brings back so many wonderful and funny and special memories. I will also post them on myfamily until I figure out which is the best way to do it. I'll try not to post anything that might be embarrassing to anyone but if you would rather something wasn't on here let me know and I'll take it out. I will start with emails from 1998. Where were you in 1998? These emails will give you a clue:
Dear Grandpa and Grandma, (actually this one is probably from 1994 since it is also to Grandpa Foulger but it didn't have a date on it)
Hello, hello! We just wanted to write you a little thank you letter to tell you how much we love this computer! It is so neat! This is only the second time that I've been able to use it all by myself but from what I've seen when others use it, I can tell it's going to be lots of fun. Anyway, how are you guys? I hope you're feeling all right. Guess what! I've almost finished The Work and the Glory (I would underine that but we're not using word perfect so I don't know how to) for the second time. Pretty spiffy, huh! Well, everyone else needs to write so I better get off. Again, thak you so much. We're really enjoying it! Love, MaryAnn
P.S. I miss you and I love you!!!!
Hi! This is Boyd. I hope your feeling better. This computer is great! I can't thank you enough. It's amazing how fast you can learn how to use this computer. It's only been three days and (I don't want to brag) I already know a lot of things about it. Well, I don't have much things to write except that I hope your feeling well and that I can't thank you enough. Love, Boyd
Dear Grandpa and Grandma Foulger
How are you. I'm doing just fine. Thankyou very very very much for the computer, it's really exelent. We got a game called Mega race that went with the computer. At first the cars went really slow, but then someone did something to it and it made the cars go really fast and it's hard to drive, allthow we can't find out how to get it to have sound. I hope your feeling better grandpa. At school were learning how to keyboard. I'm not doing very well right now but I'm doing better. We'll people are waiting to write so I guess I say by and I love you and I hope you get better from your sickness. xoxoxoxoxoxo
love, Amy
Hello, Grandma and Grandpa Foulger. This is Jared. This computer is almost the best thing we have. The best thing we have is somewhere with the house or family, you know that basic nessesity stuff. It has a lot more than I ever expected. As said, some awesome games, and some not so good games, came with the computer. But it si real good considerable. It is better than the ones we have at school. But you have to consider the fact that they have to buy about 20 of them for one class.
I wonder if there is QWBASIC for this. I have been working on some programs for school. Most are more like screen savers. One program I'm doing is called Dodge Ball. It's pretty much self explanatory. Oh, and I'd like to thank you for the juicer, the beater, and everything else you have given us and helped us with. I really like the microwave popcorn popper. Well, everyone is still waiting to use the computer so I have to say bye. Hope you get better, Grandpa. I love you Grandma.
This one didn't have a date either:
Dear Irene,
How's college been going since you last wrote. I just want to update you on school and wrestling. I'm hoping to get that silver medal in 7th grade for the highest scores for the year. It looks pretty bright. I have something like a 96% if you average it out. My favorite class is Math. One reason is because Mr. Delaney is my teacher. He says hi. Another reason is I'm getting the highest grades there. I have probably a 99.7%! I've gotten 100% on everything except two homework assignments and one test. Each of which I only missed one! The other people in my class cheer when I don't get 100%. They're pretty jealous (not to where they're mean to me or nothing). The lowest grade I have in a class is 90%. That's in science (Mr. Bitner). I have three favorite teachers" Mr. Delaney, of course, Mr. Ghormley, and Mrs. Fahrner. You can see I'm having a good time.
Last week, the 8th and 9th, was the wrestling tournament. I went there undefeated. I came back undefeated. That's right! I am the Destrict Champion in the seventy-six pound weight group. When I was wighed I was 75.9. Just barely made it. To add to that our coach made a bet that if we beat the record of 312 points made back in 1986 he would shave his hair. The eighth-graders made 314! When he did it they put it on the news. You can get a glimpse of me too.
I almost forgot about scouts. I'm planning on being the youngest one in the ward to get Eagle rank. I already have enough merit badges for Life rank. The following merit badges I have received: First Aid, Music, Nature, Sports, Rifleshooting, Emergency Preparedness, Wilderness Survival, Fingerprinting, Orienteering, Skiing, Leatherwork, Basketry, Woodcarving, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship in the World. That's a lot of merit badges! Sixteen!
Hope your haveing a great time. Love ya lots. I miss you. Thanks for the nice sweatshirt.
Love, Boyd
And one last one that didn't have a date:
I was asked to write my testimony but I think it would be better to tell one short experience which, with a multitude of other experiences, makes the foundation of my assurance that God lives. When I was seven or eight, living in the East Midvale 2nd Ward, I remember pondering and asking myself how I could know with certainty that God existed. I was confident that he was "there" but felt that God expected me to know more surely than I knew up to that point. Why a little seven or eight year old boy should be concerned with such things I cannot say, although learning about Joseph Smith and his experiences may have had something to do with it.
I considered the matter for some time and would occasionally look up in to the sky wondering where my FAther in Heaven might be and what he thought of me. Though my pondering lasted for what seemed a long time for a small boy, I did not lose confidence that God would help me with my questions. One Sunday, while sitting in Sacrament Meeting with my family, a young man walked to the podium to give his youth talk, much as the young men and women do now. H seemed very tall and dignified and everything I hope to be someday. He must have been a Priest. He indicated that the subject of his talk was how a person could know that God really lived. When he said this he had my complete attention. I was certain THIS TALK would contain the information I was seeking.
He said many things on the subject that were both logical and reassuring. I felt that he was telling me the truth. Finally, he read from the thirtieth chapter of Alma the following words:
And now what evidence have ye that there is no God or that Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be your word only.
But, behold, I have all things as a testimony that these things are true; and ye also have all things as a testimony unto you that they are true......The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote that there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.
I cannot describe the depths of my feelings or the complete assurance that came into my soul when I heard those words, but I can tell you I have not doubted since. Many times during test and trial, when I needed answers and confidence, I have looked up into the sky to see the stars and planets in their regular motions, and remembered that a little boy had his questions answered so many years ago.
Gordon Law
Dear Grandpa and Grandma, (actually this one is probably from 1994 since it is also to Grandpa Foulger but it didn't have a date on it)
Hello, hello! We just wanted to write you a little thank you letter to tell you how much we love this computer! It is so neat! This is only the second time that I've been able to use it all by myself but from what I've seen when others use it, I can tell it's going to be lots of fun. Anyway, how are you guys? I hope you're feeling all right. Guess what! I've almost finished The Work and the Glory (I would underine that but we're not using word perfect so I don't know how to) for the second time. Pretty spiffy, huh! Well, everyone else needs to write so I better get off. Again, thak you so much. We're really enjoying it! Love, MaryAnn
P.S. I miss you and I love you!!!!
Hi! This is Boyd. I hope your feeling better. This computer is great! I can't thank you enough. It's amazing how fast you can learn how to use this computer. It's only been three days and (I don't want to brag) I already know a lot of things about it. Well, I don't have much things to write except that I hope your feeling well and that I can't thank you enough. Love, Boyd
Dear Grandpa and Grandma Foulger
How are you. I'm doing just fine. Thankyou very very very much for the computer, it's really exelent. We got a game called Mega race that went with the computer. At first the cars went really slow, but then someone did something to it and it made the cars go really fast and it's hard to drive, allthow we can't find out how to get it to have sound. I hope your feeling better grandpa. At school were learning how to keyboard. I'm not doing very well right now but I'm doing better. We'll people are waiting to write so I guess I say by and I love you and I hope you get better from your sickness. xoxoxoxoxoxo
love, Amy
Hello, Grandma and Grandpa Foulger. This is Jared. This computer is almost the best thing we have. The best thing we have is somewhere with the house or family, you know that basic nessesity stuff. It has a lot more than I ever expected. As said, some awesome games, and some not so good games, came with the computer. But it si real good considerable. It is better than the ones we have at school. But you have to consider the fact that they have to buy about 20 of them for one class.
I wonder if there is QWBASIC for this. I have been working on some programs for school. Most are more like screen savers. One program I'm doing is called Dodge Ball. It's pretty much self explanatory. Oh, and I'd like to thank you for the juicer, the beater, and everything else you have given us and helped us with. I really like the microwave popcorn popper. Well, everyone is still waiting to use the computer so I have to say bye. Hope you get better, Grandpa. I love you Grandma.
This one didn't have a date either:
Dear Irene,
How's college been going since you last wrote. I just want to update you on school and wrestling. I'm hoping to get that silver medal in 7th grade for the highest scores for the year. It looks pretty bright. I have something like a 96% if you average it out. My favorite class is Math. One reason is because Mr. Delaney is my teacher. He says hi. Another reason is I'm getting the highest grades there. I have probably a 99.7%! I've gotten 100% on everything except two homework assignments and one test. Each of which I only missed one! The other people in my class cheer when I don't get 100%. They're pretty jealous (not to where they're mean to me or nothing). The lowest grade I have in a class is 90%. That's in science (Mr. Bitner). I have three favorite teachers" Mr. Delaney, of course, Mr. Ghormley, and Mrs. Fahrner. You can see I'm having a good time.
Last week, the 8th and 9th, was the wrestling tournament. I went there undefeated. I came back undefeated. That's right! I am the Destrict Champion in the seventy-six pound weight group. When I was wighed I was 75.9. Just barely made it. To add to that our coach made a bet that if we beat the record of 312 points made back in 1986 he would shave his hair. The eighth-graders made 314! When he did it they put it on the news. You can get a glimpse of me too.
I almost forgot about scouts. I'm planning on being the youngest one in the ward to get Eagle rank. I already have enough merit badges for Life rank. The following merit badges I have received: First Aid, Music, Nature, Sports, Rifleshooting, Emergency Preparedness, Wilderness Survival, Fingerprinting, Orienteering, Skiing, Leatherwork, Basketry, Woodcarving, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship in the World. That's a lot of merit badges! Sixteen!
Hope your haveing a great time. Love ya lots. I miss you. Thanks for the nice sweatshirt.
Love, Boyd
And one last one that didn't have a date:
I was asked to write my testimony but I think it would be better to tell one short experience which, with a multitude of other experiences, makes the foundation of my assurance that God lives. When I was seven or eight, living in the East Midvale 2nd Ward, I remember pondering and asking myself how I could know with certainty that God existed. I was confident that he was "there" but felt that God expected me to know more surely than I knew up to that point. Why a little seven or eight year old boy should be concerned with such things I cannot say, although learning about Joseph Smith and his experiences may have had something to do with it.
I considered the matter for some time and would occasionally look up in to the sky wondering where my FAther in Heaven might be and what he thought of me. Though my pondering lasted for what seemed a long time for a small boy, I did not lose confidence that God would help me with my questions. One Sunday, while sitting in Sacrament Meeting with my family, a young man walked to the podium to give his youth talk, much as the young men and women do now. H seemed very tall and dignified and everything I hope to be someday. He must have been a Priest. He indicated that the subject of his talk was how a person could know that God really lived. When he said this he had my complete attention. I was certain THIS TALK would contain the information I was seeking.
He said many things on the subject that were both logical and reassuring. I felt that he was telling me the truth. Finally, he read from the thirtieth chapter of Alma the following words:
And now what evidence have ye that there is no God or that Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be your word only.
But, behold, I have all things as a testimony that these things are true; and ye also have all things as a testimony unto you that they are true......The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote that there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.
I cannot describe the depths of my feelings or the complete assurance that came into my soul when I heard those words, but I can tell you I have not doubted since. Many times during test and trial, when I needed answers and confidence, I have looked up into the sky to see the stars and planets in their regular motions, and remembered that a little boy had his questions answered so many years ago.
Gordon Law
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
2010 Family Reunion
This was once a quiet, peaceful place.
Serene and lovely.
A place called Bull Trout 
Beautiful! And then...
First one 
Then another...
And another and another. Yes - 
Man was in the forest!
Men
that brought little men
and women and little women
to gather
and fish
and cook
and delight
and play
and create 
and rest
from work
and worldly cares
and just enjoy
each other's
company. To be continued....Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A TRIBUTE TO THE REMAINING 3
Brian as you know is now a graduating senior. He decided to spend his last semester doing 2 choir and 2 band classes (along with government and Language Arts and other classes). He said last night after the concert - Mom you don't know what I had to do to come out of my shell to do this. Well, he came out of his shell and belted out the song ABC and danced to several Michael Jackson numbers and did a trumpet solo in the band concert. I wish you all could have been there to see him dance and sing - add the lights and the screaming teenagers and you can envision what the night was all about. Brian did amazing! The night before he graduated from seminary and was one of about 5 that had memorized all 100 scriptures for the 4 years. He also was thrilled to win his mock trial and enjoyed putting that together. See Brian - you really ought to go into Law:)
Our Lora is on track to receive scholarships, she's doing awesome and played her first season of tennis and found she was a natural at it! Watch out Nampa - she'll get you next year!!! 
Sarah did her first year of choir and also performed in the concert Brian performed in. She learned the dances too and was a little freaked out at having to jerk her way to the stage during Thriller but she really enjoyed some of the other dances and performed in the first 3 numbers. I wasn't suppose to take pictures and hopefully we'll get a dvd of the program so you can see both of them in all their wiggling and syncopated glory! Until then know that Sarah also did an awesome job and also enjoyed her first season of tennis and is also on her way to being a great student in high school!
Brian as you know is now a graduating senior. He decided to spend his last semester doing 2 choir and 2 band classes (along with government and Language Arts and other classes). He said last night after the concert - Mom you don't know what I had to do to come out of my shell to do this. Well, he came out of his shell and belted out the song ABC and danced to several Michael Jackson numbers and did a trumpet solo in the band concert. I wish you all could have been there to see him dance and sing - add the lights and the screaming teenagers and you can envision what the night was all about. Brian did amazing! The night before he graduated from seminary and was one of about 5 that had memorized all 100 scriptures for the 4 years. He also was thrilled to win his mock trial and enjoyed putting that together. See Brian - you really ought to go into Law:)
Our Lora is on track to receive scholarships, she's doing awesome and played her first season of tennis and found she was a natural at it! Watch out Nampa - she'll get you next year!!! 
Sarah did her first year of choir and also performed in the concert Brian performed in. She learned the dances too and was a little freaked out at having to jerk her way to the stage during Thriller but she really enjoyed some of the other dances and performed in the first 3 numbers. I wasn't suppose to take pictures and hopefully we'll get a dvd of the program so you can see both of them in all their wiggling and syncopated glory! Until then know that Sarah also did an awesome job and also enjoyed her first season of tennis and is also on her way to being a great student in high school!
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Favorite Colors
Its Spring!
Time for new beginnings! I'm going to try a new thing with this blog to keep in touch with my grandkids. So first I will ask a question of them and see what kind of feedback I get. OK? As you can tell from this picture, my favorite color right now is purple. It wasn't always my favorite color. When I was growing up my favorite color was red.
When I went to college at BYU my favorite color became blue. So my question is what is your favorite color? Can you guess what great grandma Foulger's favorite color is? Whoever gets it right will get a surprise.
Remember the church is true and I love you!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
2008 Fall
We have been enjoying the fall colors! The trees at the church are especially bright red. Lora is sick of me pointing out every pretty tree as we drive to soccer. Soccer season is over now. Sarah and Lora both made goals so the season was worth the effort. Lora had an orchestra concert Monday night that Sarah and Dad and I attended. Very nice. And Brian competed in a marching band competition at BSU. He had fun. Meanwhile, Jared and Stephen are going at it with college classes and doing very well. Stephen is anxious to go to ISU in January. He attends institute on Thursdays - a Preach My Gospel Class. Amy has a new job at Eagle (oops, I forgot the name). We talk every day. She encouraged us to call her in the morning to say family prayer with her which has helped us to make time to do it. Donna is doing great as you can tell from her letters. Elizabeth is trying to decide what to do this next year. So enjoy the fall weather and I'll send more later!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Whoa. Dude.Okay, I've never done this before, and I don't have time to sit and figure it out now, but I've got to start somewhere, right? How hard can it be?
Things are progressing as usual. The kids won't stop growing, the house is constantly in a state of renovation (although we finally got grass planted in the front yard this last Fall, and I finally painted one of the bathrooms, and am still painting kitchen cupboards and now bathroom cupboards), and the cleaning is never done (but I did just buy a new vacuum that I'm pretty happy with). Oh, we also installed a bathroom fan. Yeah! That's my life, it's all I talk about, and it's pretty boring, but it keeps me happy.
There, my first blog. Now let's see if I actually do this ever again.
--Irene
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