Friday, December 10, 2010

Out with the Old, In with the New

In 1982 we moved from Orangeville, back home to Newton. We lived in Grandma Gwennie Salisbury's home since she had just passed away the month before. The family cleaned out most of her stuff, but I inherited a few things no one wanted, like this scrub brush. I've used it for 28 years cleaning my bathroom sinks and vanities. Just this past year, the wood started to crack and the bristles started falling out. No telling how long Grandma had this brush before I got it. It could be 40 to 50 years old.

Anyway, I was thrilled one day as I was watching a Harry Potter movie. In the scene where Harry goes to Ron's house for the first time, there's a frying pan magically being cleaned in the sink with a scrub brush. It's exactly the same as mine!!! (There used to be a metal hook on the end of the handle). I'm probably the only person in the world who took note of the scrub brush instead of the fact that the frying pan was floating in the air :).

It's with deep feelings and regret that I finally retire the old scrub brush and exchange it for this sleek, new model.
Good bye old friend. Not only have you served me well, you've had a moment of fame. I'll miss you :).
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Friday, December 3, 2010

New Family Additions

Justin and Gabriel.
The whole fam-damily :) All 20 of us!

"I Looked Out the Window and What Did I See?"


Must be a popular spot :)

Getting Ready for Christmas

Josh came over to help Grandpa put up the tree. He read the instruction paper to tell us which color of branches went next.


I'm glad someone likes to wrap and it isn't me!

Family Picture Bloopers




What can I say? Boys will be boys :)

High Council Dinner


We had the YSA Stake High Council, clerks, Patriarch, Stake Presidency and wives over for dinner. It was a fun evening with good food and visiting.

Lee's Holiday Food Show


I got to the store too early and they were still setting up. But, I still got a few good samples before I left :).