ShuppyShenanigans

Reflections on Halloween

2009-11-03T18:00:00.000-08:00

Well, here's a look at those of us who dared...

Holly and Josh

Addison

Addy, Evan and Patrice

Grandma and Evan

Months fly by these days...

2009-06-08T17:16:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's been so long since I posted anything. Oh well, we're still alive and kicking! Here's a few photos:

Tatum's Birthday!
Evan's birthday!

Happy Birthday Allen!

2009-03-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

Hollyanna steals the show!

2009-03-11T07:22:00.001-07:00

Holly was the star in the play "Pollyanna" which ran from March 5th through the 9th. We laughed and cried and had a great time each night as we watched Holly give great performance after great performance. I know, I know I am her mom, but she really was fantastic as the sweet little orphan Pollyanna. Here are a few photos from the play:

February

2009-02-12T07:00:00.001-08:00

I thought I'd post some pics of the sweet people I've been working with. I really do love this job, I think the spirit world is close all the time. Since I've been there 5 residents have passed away. That's both the hard part and the good part. Death is a friend to most of the people who live there, but it's hard to see them go. The two ladies in this photo are mother and daughter, both are residents. The one with the cane just turned 99. The man is their son/grandson who was visiting that day.

This was on Halloween, the residents absolutely love babies and children.

The lady on the left passed away about a month after I started there. The one on the right is 96.

2009

2009-01-10T10:06:00.000-08:00

Here it is January 2009, another year is over and we've had quite a few events. We added a new grandson Evan, Cassie went on a mission to Nashville, Jane went to college, Holly turned 16 and I got a job at the assisted living center in Oakley. Amy and Zach moved back to Utah and so did Patrice and Allen.

It's so nice to have my family back home (mostly). Since I am working now I haven't got much time to blog. But I have to say I really enjoy my job, it seems to fill the void left behind after you loose your parents.

I've joined weight watchers and lost 17 lbs so far. You'll notice I don't post many photos of myself, maybe I won't mind so much when I get to my goal weight.

So for the new year we are looking forward to some good things, number one would be Cassie's return in November. Holly will be driving and Addison will become a deacon. Of course I'd like to get that pond done and more landscaping. Of course we all hope for a better economy.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Merry Christmas!

2008-11-25T19:57:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYGER!!!

2008-11-10T16:51:00.001-08:00

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-30T20:14:00.001-07:00

Introducing Holly as Pollyanna!

2008-10-09T07:25:00.000-07:00

Yes, Holly got the lead in the school play "Pollyanny". I'm not sure when the play will air, I'll keep you posted!

Disneyland 2008

2008-09-30T08:16:00.000-07:00

Vegas Granny

2008-09-29T13:22:00.000-07:00

I've been in Vegas for the last couple of weeks tending my adorable little grandson Evan. We really got to know each other well, he likes walks, being held, he loves it when his Daddy and Mommy come home and talk to him and my oh my is he growing! Now I'm really going to miss him... Anyway as soon as I get my camera back I'll post some pics of him. We also went to Disneyland in the middle of the two weeks so I need to post those pics too! We had a terrific time!

Happy Birthday AMY (a few days late ;( )

2008-09-11T13:39:00.000-07:00

2008-08-31T20:30:00.001-07:00

Yet another child leaves home

2008-08-31T19:38:00.000-07:00

It used to be that we added a new member to our family every 2 or 3 years, now they seem to leave every 2 or 3 years. So here we are sending another daughter out into the cold cruel world. Jane moved out on August 22, she's now living in Orem with her friend Jenna and attending UVU. Yes, little Janey has grown up and is on her own, making her way into adulthood. Wow, our house is getting empty, and even though seniors aren't around much they can still leave a big empty place in your home when they leave.

Pond beginnings...

2008-08-14T15:23:00.000-07:00

Here's the overall water feature, I've outlined it in yellow so you can see it better. Up here at the top the water will come out of a large pot or something, I haven't decided. Then it will run down the stream .and end up in the pond, where goldfish will be entertaining the kids (and cats).

I didn't hear from that Cassie, but this guy was begging for his photo to be taken.

2008-08-12T14:11:00.000-07:00

He was out hanging around in my maple tree. I think he is about 3 inches long. Does anybody know what kind of a dragonfly he is?

Holly finally got her braces off!!!!

2008-08-11T09:35:00.000-07:00

I think she's been influenced by the book she's reading, Breaking Dawn from the Twilight series.

2008-08-08T16:53:00.000-07:00

New Patio

2008-08-08T16:36:00.000-07:00

Okay, picture a water feature in the middle there and a fire pit in the hole on the right, surrounded by Douglas firs and aspens. Oh and some day a pergola on the right close to the back porch.

Happy Birthday Jon!

2008-08-04T11:30:00.001-07:00

Patio half done!

2008-08-03T19:47:00.001-07:00

We'll be getting the rest of the concrete tomorrow, so I'll post again.

The beginnings of the new GIGANTIC patio...

2008-07-31T13:05:00.000-07:00

We are building a new patio so that we can actually use our back yard in the summer time. In the center there I plan to add a water feature and of course more flowers and trees...

Watch for further updates!

What's so fun about gardening?

2008-07-21T20:59:00.000-07:00

Where do I start? Peonies, daylillies, morning glory, apples, vegetables, lupines, pansies, cats?

How we spent our 4th of July

2008-07-09T18:53:00.000-07:00

One Crazy Week!

2008-07-02T11:26:00.000-07:00

Letter from Cassie

2008-06-23T11:31:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,
I got a letter from Cassie this morning, be sure to read it on either of her mission site's. Sound's like she is having a great experience out there. Sorry I haven't updated for a while, I've been gardening, sewing, blogging for Cassie and watching Lost.

Who does Evan look like?

2008-06-09T09:09:00.000-07:00

Evan

Patrice?

Evan

Patrice?

Evan

Grandma Sue?

Evan

Grandpa Jon

Evan Almighty

2008-06-06T06:42:00.000-07:00

Evan was sunbathing on his tummy. so I thought I'd catch a little video. I can't believe how strong this little guy is. Keep in mind he was one month early and doesn't even weigh 6 lbs yet!

Check out either of Cassie's blogs for a letter

2008-06-05T17:38:00.000-07:00

Cassie Jo alias Sister Thacker has sent a letter which I posted on both her blog and her mission site. Feel free to leave comments and letters in response.

Cassie's Off!

2008-05-30T12:43:00.000-07:00

We brought Cassie Jo to the MTC on Wednesday. Of course I cried the entire time. I will be keeping her blog current, and her mailing address appears on the link under "Cassie's Nashville mission" on the right side of this page or at http://www.missionsite.net/sisterthacker . I know she will appreciate any letters she gets

2008-05-28T19:14:00.000-07:00

This is my new little grandson Evan. Cassie and I got to go to Las Vegas on Monday to see him. He is absolutely adorable. The thing taped to him is a feeding tube. He just got too worn out trying to eat the conventional way so they had to put a tube down to his little tummy. He also had a bit of jaundice so he was under the lights. We are so excited to have him and we know that he will be fine. Patrice and Allen are taking good care of him.

One proud Grandma!

I HAVE A NEW GRANDBABY!

2008-05-24T08:44:00.000-07:00

Baby Boy McNeil is 5 lbs. 7 oz. and 17.5 inches long. Mom is doing great, and baby just needs to warm up, otherwise he's healthy.

Moab Trip

2008-05-22T16:00:00.001-07:00

First things first... ICE CREAM!

Old settlers cabin

A couple of bathing beauties Resting in the shade Amazing arches

Called to serve Him...

2008-05-14T08:14:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to remind everyone that Cassie will be leaving May 28 for Nashville. On May 25th she will be speaking at our ward in Francis at 2:20. We will have light refreshments following the meeting at our house. I hope you can all come up, we haven't seen so many of our family in a while.

Tatum's Big Day!

2008-05-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

A Day in the Life of Sue

2008-05-04T19:50:00.000-07:00

This was an assignment I received last year in my photography class. I thought it pretty well illustrated what our family went through for the last 3 years while I got my Associate degree. Thank you patient family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA SHAUNA!

2008-04-28T06:41:00.000-07:00

Trip to Hurricane

2008-04-21T11:42:00.000-07:00

This is a great view of the Angels Landing destination. Jon and Addison were about to start the hike!

Addy peeking out from a cave on the trail.

This is a very scary part of the trail right near the end. It's only 3 feet wide in places

Jon on top

Success!

Grafton Cemetary

Old Tractor in Grafton

Two cute kiddies in Springdale

Tyger and Tatum in Grafton

At the Springdale Store

Our gracious host Dick
(nice to have around- he does all the dishes ;) )

Poor Grandma Shauna was feeling terrible the whole time due to a fall.
Hope you're feeling better!

Addison's adventures

2008-04-11T14:41:00.001-07:00

Jon got to visit Malaysia in March

2008-04-06T18:36:00.000-07:00

Jon was in Malaysia over Easter. I think it was a very interesting trip but he was glad to get home. These are a few of the things he got to see. His favorite was of course the formula 1 race!

We miss you Grandpa! May 8,1919-March 29,2007

2008-03-28T17:03:00.000-07:00

Remembering Tyler May 17, 1983 - March 26, 2007

2008-03-25T20:28:00.000-07:00

Jane's New Creation

2008-03-23T19:01:00.002-07:00

Jane spent many hours creating this dress for the prom.

Fun With Holly

2008-03-18T10:04:00.000-07:00

2008-03-12T17:50:00.000-07:00

Cassie's Farewell Date set for May 25 in Francis!! Our meeting starts at 2:20

2008-02-25T18:13:00.000-08:00

Today Jane was honored at the State Capitol Building in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. She was given an award by Lt. Governor Herbert. She received the Directors award and will be honored at the Springville Museum on March 8.

CHECK OUT CASSIE JO'S BLOG!!

2008-02-23T15:03:00.000-08:00

February 22

2008-02-22T09:09:00.000-08:00

Good News at the Shuppy House!

Jane has won the Directors Award in the Utah All-State High School Art Show with this piece. This is a totally original work. Jane did all of the photography as well as the composition and drawing. We are so proud of her!

Feb '08 - Winter in Francis

2008-02-02T15:23:00.001-08:00

Shuppy Shenanigans

2008-01-14T14:52:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends,
I've been enjoying Amy and Patrice's blogs so much that I thought it would be fun to start my own. Here's a quick rundown on the family:

Jon works at Morris Murdock Travel which he really enjoys. We have done more traveling in the 5 years he's been there than we ever did in the previous years. Jon is also on the stake high counsel, which is a real challenge to him. (He absolutely hates speaking). He also has a passion for computers. He has a web site called the Falcon Registry which will hopefully help with his other passion; restoring his 1963 Ford Falcon.

Sue : I am currently finishing up my associate degree in Illustration which I plan to graduate from in the spring. I made original dolls for many years, but the doll industry has flattened out so I thought I would go back to my old artistic roots and try 2 dimensional art again. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of school. My next step is to update my old website to include my art work and hopefully find a clientèle.

Patrice: Check out her blog spot, but we are very excited to announce that she and Allen are expecting a baby in June! They live in Las Vegas.

Amy: Check out her blog spot, but Amy and Zach have two darling children named Tyger and Tatum. They are currently graduated and living in Vegas.

Cassie Jo is filling out mission papers and starting a new semester at SLCC. She works at an architecture firm and has two room mates. We miss Tyler, Cassie's husband, but we know that the Lord has taken him for a grand purpose. Cassie is an amazingly strong person and we love and admire her.

Jane is a senior and making college plans. She is a great artist and I hope that she will incorporate her talents into her school plans. Jane also plays guitar and is very accomplished.

Holly is in the 9th grade. She has just completed the dreaded drivers ed so watch out! Holly is also a cheerleader.

Addison is in the 5th grade but he gets to go to the 6th grade for math. He loves science and is currently planning on becoming a doctor. He just turned 11.