Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Best Places To Live The Simple Life
Got to love it!
5 Best Places To Live The Simple Life
By Sarah Mahoney, September & October 2009
Rich culture, great food, low stress. Who wouldn't want to call these affordable cities home?
Tucson, Arizona
Greenville, South Carolina
Montpelier, Vermont
Logan, Utah YEAH!
5. AMES, IOWA
Ames, Iowa
Vibe: Wholesome Americana
Population: 55,000
Median housing price: $159,270
Average commute: 17 minutes
Average number of sunny days: 202 per year
Most relaxing way to spend an afternoon:
Paddling a canoe in Ada Hayden Heritage Park,
where you may spot—besides hundreds of common
birds—a short-eared owl or a summer tanager
Simple fun for less than $10: Touring Reiman
Gardens at Iowa State University, where $7
buys access to award-winning rose gardens
and more
Who knew?: It recently ranked as the sixth-smartest city in the United States.
Ames is a gracious town—with broad lawns,
leafy neighborhoods, pretty parks and
ponds—and its distinctly rural flavor is
the key to its urban charm. With its
thrice-weekly farmers' markets, paddling
options on the Skunk River, and 55 miles
of city-maintained trails for avid bikers,
runners, and walkers, Ames is a place for
people who like wide-open spaces. "You can
drive less than five minutes outside of town
and you are really in the country," says
Russ Cross, 53, a bank executive in
Des Moines, 30 miles away. The lively
downtown area—including a long Main Street,
fun restaurants (such as favorite Aunt Maude's,
serving up local meats, cheeses, and produce),
and a pub with its own brew—adds to the charm.
"I love that when I step outside my office
on Main Street, it's such a clean little town,"
says Russ's wife, Beth, 51, president of a
local marketing company. "It's one of the
most welcoming places I've ever seen."
The couple, who like to run on Ames's trails
with their golden retriever, say they are a
long way from retiring, but when they do,
they can't imagine moving anywhere else.
"There's just so much that I want to do
right here," Beth says.
5 Best Places To Live The Simple Life
By Sarah Mahoney, September & October 2009
Rich culture, great food, low stress. Who wouldn't want to call these affordable cities home?
Tucson, Arizona
Greenville, South Carolina
Montpelier, Vermont
Logan, Utah YEAH!
5. AMES, IOWA
Ames, Iowa
Vibe: Wholesome Americana
Population: 55,000
Median housing price: $159,270
Average commute: 17 minutes
Average number of sunny days: 202 per year
Most relaxing way to spend an afternoon:
Paddling a canoe in Ada Hayden Heritage Park,
where you may spot—besides hundreds of common
birds—a short-eared owl or a summer tanager
Simple fun for less than $10: Touring Reiman
Gardens at Iowa State University, where $7
buys access to award-winning rose gardens
and more
Who knew?: It recently ranked as the sixth-smartest city in the United States.
Ames is a gracious town—with broad lawns,
leafy neighborhoods, pretty parks and
ponds—and its distinctly rural flavor is
the key to its urban charm. With its
thrice-weekly farmers' markets, paddling
options on the Skunk River, and 55 miles
of city-maintained trails for avid bikers,
runners, and walkers, Ames is a place for
people who like wide-open spaces. "You can
drive less than five minutes outside of town
and you are really in the country," says
Russ Cross, 53, a bank executive in
Des Moines, 30 miles away. The lively
downtown area—including a long Main Street,
fun restaurants (such as favorite Aunt Maude's,
serving up local meats, cheeses, and produce),
and a pub with its own brew—adds to the charm.
"I love that when I step outside my office
on Main Street, it's such a clean little town,"
says Russ's wife, Beth, 51, president of a
local marketing company. "It's one of the
most welcoming places I've ever seen."
The couple, who like to run on Ames's trails
with their golden retriever, say they are a
long way from retiring, but when they do,
they can't imagine moving anywhere else.
"There's just so much that I want to do
right here," Beth says.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Dad's Day
Happy Father's Day to the Dad's in our life! Biggie and Val: you are the two best dad's in the whole world! We hope your day is amazing because you both deserve it!!!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
THANKS
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for everything my wonderful family has done for me in the past week! I could not ask for a better family. You are all so amazing and really, thank you for everything, all you love, support, calls, texts, flowers and so much more! I love you all very much and THANKS!
Love, Katch and my sorry jaw :)
Love, Katch and my sorry jaw :)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Thanks Patricia, love the new summer look!
And we are working on opening a big old lemonade stand! LOL
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Four year seminary graduate! and a speaker as well!
All those early mornings getting himself up and out the door, (it was better that way trust us;) paid off. Congrats big Guy-well done.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mama's Day
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MAMA!!!Thanks for being so amazing, caring and fabulous!!
We all love you!!
We all love you!!
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Vote!!!
Remember to vote for Val in the Mormon Times Music Showcase please! Love you all!
VOTE FOR VAL HERE!!!
VOTE FOR VAL HERE!!!
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!
Today's holiday commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. The outnumbered Mexicans defeated a much better-equipped French army that had known no defeat for almost 50 years. For more info on Cinco de Mayo you can go here. It's a good excuse to enjoy some good Mexican food and to try to fit a siesta into your schedule! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Marshall Prom 2009
What fun a guy can have with a corvette!
All the Prom activities were fun as well;)
Our last prom shindig until the grandkids go.
We have great memories of so many proms,
this one was as good as the rest and all
those wonderful welchkin smiles are etched in our memories.
Friday, April 24, 2009
What a Wonderful Easter Vacation!
We thought we needed to post some pictures of our
fun Easter adventure. We may have missed General Conference
due to our crazy travel adventure, but what fun we had.
Thanks to our great hosts!
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