Welcome to my web page world. In my "web" you will learn more about Bonnie and Bob, our family, friends and the things we like to do. Or at least my idea of it. So read on to find out what is current in our world. No luck in keeping it short we are a large family. So fasten the seat belt and we are off.

We came to Carson City Nevada for one summer. That was almost three years ago. Last May as we prepared to return to Utah our church called us to be "Stake Missionaries" for two years. If everything goes as planned and my health improves we will be here one more year.

But we still love it and enjoying exploring Northern Nevada and California. We enjoy nature and history. This part of the country is filled with both.

It has been great! Seeing new places, finding new things to see and do in old familiar places. Mostly my husband Bob and I have just enjoyed being together. Taking the opportunity to rediscovering each other.

The big draw back to this way of living is, we are separated from our family. Eight children, their spouses and children. There is a lot to miss with twenty grandchildren and two "greats".

There was never a dull moment in our house hold with four girls and four boys. Our three older boys John, Chris and Ron, wanted us to experience all the things their Dad did, while he was growing up. Then there was James, who saw it his personal responsibility to see that Mom and Dad experienced everything the older boys did, and the opportunity to experience all that the older boys did not get around to doing

Our boys have grown into very fine men. They have married and have families of their own.
James and Dana just had our latest grandchild. Jenna born Oct 13, 1999 tipping the scales at 7 lbs 7 oz. So Erin who is six now has a sister.
Ron and Debbie have two beautiful girls, Adrianna and Kristen.
Chris and Lori currently have a dog, a fifth wheel and a boat. They love camping and boating and weather permitting or not if you want to find them look for a lake in the forest. That is where they will be.

John, our oldest son, had three boys. His oldest son JD is the father of our first great grandchild. John left us May 28, 1987, the day before his 31st birthday.

Take the opportunity to read about three of our girls on their own web pages. You will see by their web pages they are very talented. Take after their mother.

Linda has three grown children, Sarah, Emalee and Jeremy. Linda and her husband Fred are now enjoy what life is like after the kids have flown the nest. They love it !! Jeremy is married to Jenny and they have a beautiful baby boy. Emalee married Kyle one year ago no babies yet. Linda and Fred love being geandparents.

How did all this get started? Well, 46 years ago Bob and Bonnie got married and started a family. The plans to have four children, two girls and two boys was accomplished in just four years. Then God took over,it seems His plan was to give this little family, two more boys and two more girls. That was when they became one big happy family. Well, most of the time.

That is my family, they are who I am. I was a stay at home Mom until our youngest was in school. Because of them I learned to develop my talents and homemaking skills.

I learned by trial and error to; sew, do needlework of all types, bake, decorate cakes, yard work, collect antiques { kids call it junk collecting} interior decorating, refinish and upholster furniture, and the list goes on.

My life is much simplier now. I spend much of my time on the computer. I love building web pages. And even though I started a year ago I still have lots to learn. I have been trying my hand at computer graphics and I have been putting a few on my web site. I have always loved art and this new medium is no exception, I love drawing on the computer if I make a mistake I can just delete it.

When I am not on the computer you will find me reading or practicing my newest hobby learning to play the piano. When I master that I guess I will learn how to lead music. Thank goodness we are never to old to learn.

Bob and I still collect Beanies Babies and love to go Beanie hunting. But with the new Beanie news next summer will find us by a lake fishing more and hunting Beanies less.

Nevada is our second home, I have learned to appreciate the beauty in the desert. I love Nevada, we lived in the Las Vegas area for 14 years and moved to Northern Nevada a short time ago, and we love it better than anyplace yet.

Who I am right now is subject to change at any time. Because I believe we should always be setting new goals. We should be willing to learn new things and always be willing to change no matter how old we are. For what we learn here upon this earth will be all we take to the next one.

BJ