May 17, 2011

Caramie's Wedding Quilt





Levi & Caramie

Wedding Quilt

Married August 21, 2004


For my “little girl”

And her husand


Caramie Baker & Deb Dowdle

Quilt #9 (3.29.11)




May 13, 2011

Fantastic Four go to Prom

Shawn and his brother Andrew took their good friends Kristi and Alix to their prom in Lehi. They had a wonderful day together and then came to our house for a very memorable ... and interesting .... dinner, before heading to the dance. The boys looked so good in their tuxes. The girls looked like princesses.










Dinner was a five course meal; an appetizer, a salad, a soup, and then the mail course above ... cross-eyed chickens. Each meal was served with a different ethnic theme. This course was delivered by a hillbilly ... Eric!



His hillbilly is quite convincing!





He also served a chinese course (complete with the chinese accent), an Indian course, an Italian course, and many other "personalities" that he tapped into. Like I said, it was very "interesting".

Thanks Eric for taking the time to make this a fun evening for Shawn and his friends. You're a wonderful Step-Dad and we love you!

May 11, 2011

Caramie's Wedding Quilt






Levi & Caramie

Wedding Quilt

Married August 21, 2004


For my “little girl”

And her husand


Caramie Baker & Deb Dowdle

Quilt #9 (3.29.11)




A Night With Chris Stewart

Chris Stewart came to our ward for a special Relief Society night. What a special treat that was. I used to work for Chris' company (Shipley Group) quite a few years ago. We have stayed friends and he was very gracious to give us some of his time. Who is he ... if you don't already know? [see below]

Signing books after the fireside


The Durfeys ask advice about their son wanted a military career


Good friends


It was our friend Ted's birthday and he and Jen came to listen to Chris. A picture was a must!


The Turscanski's ... our very good friends

Monica, MY dear friend gets her book signed


My favorite picture of all! Shawn, me, Chris and Eric

Chris Stewart is a bestselling author, world-record setting pilot and president of The Shipley Group, a nationally recognized consulting and training company. He is a member of the Renaissance Organization, a private group of leaders from across the globe who meet to explore the "Renaissance spirit."

Chris served for fourteen years as a pilot in the United States Air Force, where he piloted both the B-1Bbonber and rescue helicopters. On June 3, 1995, he led a flight of two B-1S on a nonstop flight around the world, setting three world-speed records in the process, and received the MacKay trophy for the "most significant aerial achievement of the year."

Chris is the author of three highly popular military techno-thrillers. His books have been selected by The Book of the Month Club and published in twelve different countries. He has also been a guest editor for the Detroit News, commenting on matters of military readiness and national security concerns.

Chris and his wife, Evie, are the parents of six children and live in Utah.

May 10, 2011

Cody's Egg Business

The easiest sell for sure - Wendy!

Wendy's check

Going straight to the top -- now that's a good business practice

Ursula doesn't even eat eggs

Looking in the warehouse for new clients

Bishop Jacklin gets his eggs over the fence .... farmer to farmer


a few extra photos...

Cody on the tramp in a suit


Mom and daughter


Ryan and Autumn ... two peas in a pod

The family bon-fire. I don't think Cody wanted to share the picture with Joey.


Eric's two sons, Joseph Hewes and Cody Reed

Easter Egg Hunt

Our families were separated for Easter so when we all got back together, Cody and I had an Easter Egg Hunt ready for them. Equipped with their beautiful plastic bags, the kids were rearing to go!