Hey I just thought I'd show everyone a little bit of what it's like down here.
Birds in the backyard.
Beach on the weekends.
This is a sunset from the front yard.
Birds in the backyard.
Beach on the weekends.
This is a sunset from the front yard.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
That was from Amie--not Stewart!!
Just realized that it shows sbanks--the novel was from Amie in case it wasn't obvious, not Stewart!!! I'll have to get my own sign on at work, that's where I spend most of my computer time. Love you all!!
Guess i'll join in....
Well, it looks like you're only a "true" Banks if you blog!!! So, if you haven't --Stan--you better get busy!!!Just kidding-maybe I missed something from you, but Bethany and Lana you're awesome to get this going. We tried in my family, and it kind of flopped--I think, maybe it's still going-see I don't even know. Well, Stewart has kept our family up to date with about all that's going on except our house is kind of different with a couple of kids gone and moving on with their life in the big city (Ogden), ha! It's been hard letting them go and not know what and where they are all the time. Mind you, it's good too, but the "mom" in me has to have limits of when I can call and how much I can worry, and I try to stick to them.
It's fun to read about all everyone is doing, and maybe we'll keep up on everyone's life better now, even the one's that are still right here. Stan and Lana, you're crazy!! All that running, i'll save a bed at the hospital for both of you for your knee replacements!! People aren't made to run 26 miles at one time, even the pioneers had wagons and just walked slowly!!Just kidding that's cool, and Bethany and Jake good job on starting the running--I have been an exercise slacker using the wedding as an excuse--now it's over what will I do??
That's how our life feels, is it is getting back to normal with just Aaron and Amanda to deal with day to day, and work. They are doing great in school, and it's great to have no one in middle school, only two schools to deal with this year. Aaron is liking high school, and realized the other day that he has only 3 years more and he'll be doing real life like Nicholas--I think it freaked him out a little, and me too!! Amanda has only this year in elementary and then we start the "teenage" thing with her, and I don't know how to do girl stuff--she's different than I ever was. I guess we'll figure it out. We miss having Josie to call to play, but it sounds like her and Cody are settling in well. We're kind of jealous of your new adventure, but we're too chicken!!!
Well, we talked about Thanksgiving the other day with Jeremy, and I guess it will be us and his little family for the Banks side--that's sad, but you better have that tablecloth out to read, and we'll sit down and put messages on this instead!! Well now that i've written a novel, and probably a silly one at that, everyone stay well and keep messaging--it's cool!!!
It's fun to read about all everyone is doing, and maybe we'll keep up on everyone's life better now, even the one's that are still right here. Stan and Lana, you're crazy!! All that running, i'll save a bed at the hospital for both of you for your knee replacements!! People aren't made to run 26 miles at one time, even the pioneers had wagons and just walked slowly!!Just kidding that's cool, and Bethany and Jake good job on starting the running--I have been an exercise slacker using the wedding as an excuse--now it's over what will I do??
That's how our life feels, is it is getting back to normal with just Aaron and Amanda to deal with day to day, and work. They are doing great in school, and it's great to have no one in middle school, only two schools to deal with this year. Aaron is liking high school, and realized the other day that he has only 3 years more and he'll be doing real life like Nicholas--I think it freaked him out a little, and me too!! Amanda has only this year in elementary and then we start the "teenage" thing with her, and I don't know how to do girl stuff--she's different than I ever was. I guess we'll figure it out. We miss having Josie to call to play, but it sounds like her and Cody are settling in well. We're kind of jealous of your new adventure, but we're too chicken!!!
Well, we talked about Thanksgiving the other day with Jeremy, and I guess it will be us and his little family for the Banks side--that's sad, but you better have that tablecloth out to read, and we'll sit down and put messages on this instead!! Well now that i've written a novel, and probably a silly one at that, everyone stay well and keep messaging--it's cool!!!
christmas
I know it is very early to talk about christmas but any ideas as far as gifts go? wasn't sure what we were doing who is coming to town.......besides santa ha ha ha. We were just trying to start shopping so if anyone has thoughts as far as that let us know. Short and sweet this time since I was on last anyway. thanks -Lynnette-
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
This is Great
This is so much fun! I know more than I ever did when everyone lived close. That's sad but true. Nicholas it's great to hear that things are well with you and your new bride(I know you've been married for awhile but she will be a new bride for the first year). You guys just sound crazy busy! I agree with everything that has been said about being part of this family and the get togethers! All my kids look forward to anything with the banks family. Lana don't get too excited yet about us running we are far from it, but we are in the beginnings I'm thinking that we would like to do top of the mountain next year (hopefully). So anyway as far as Zach goes he is always qualifying to the main but it is definitely a challenge. Because he moved to intermediate which he got first once and second once but then had a birthday which put him into another class which was a rude awakening! He had a clinic with the guy that holds the record for most wins and is in the hall of fame but I forget his name(that's not good). But he learned alot and has already improved by two seconds! That's alot in bmx!!! Kelsea still does her thing with work and school.....she LOVES high school she's having alot of fun. Not a whole lot more to tell you but I'm sure something will come up. Love ya'll!!!!!
-Lynnette-
-Lynnette-
Monday, September 24, 2007
Man, I love this family!
Hurray for Charlotte for not waiting for me to call her! It's like she sensed it could be F-O-R-E-V-E-R! We would have seen you here before it ever happened...and we BETTER freaking see you here...because we can find you, you know...maybe...plus we want to go to Clearwater with you....
And go, go, go, Lynnette and Brady...and I'm sure I have all sorts of misinformation I can share...gladly (haha!). Have you picked one to start with? We just did a 16-mile long run on Sunday, and we were SOAKING wet, i'm not kidding. This humidity is crazy. But I'm so excited for you; it's always great to have someone with whom to share your pain. How has Zach been doing with his racing thing? How's the "training" with Ryan going? I think that's a great idea for you.
Nicholas, how great to hear from you. I couldn't be more pleased for you both! What an adventure ahead and grats on the grants; it's a great way to get some help. You made me all weepy with the family stuff...thanks for that...and how fortunate for the little old people to have someone like you around...though, don't lie, sometimes things can be a little gross there, right? I'm sure you have some stories I KNOW I don't want to hear (haha) so just keep up the inspirational ones...love you two like crazy...love this whole Banks family like crazy. I'm more blessed than most in that I was lucky into to stumble into it!
Starting to cool down...a little...the thunderstorms have been amazing. The tornadoes from the one last week missed us by 30 miles. Things could get pretty wild and we've started talking maybe we should pay more attention. There's only two places to hide without windows or exterior walls: the pantry and the 1/2 bath! Told bethany and jake they'll have to hide in the bath...but we'll probably all pile in together if it gets to that; don't know if we'll want to be separated at a time like that...also don't know if we all want to be standing for however long...either way, we need to make plans...maybe run a drill or something...except our Josie girl may get all freaky and obsess if we do that....hmmm....may have to wing it.
And as I'm apparently just blabbing to hear myself blab, I'll quit while I'm almost ahead. Can't wait to read the future blogs! I love you all and miss you like crazy....
Lana
And go, go, go, Lynnette and Brady...and I'm sure I have all sorts of misinformation I can share...gladly (haha!). Have you picked one to start with? We just did a 16-mile long run on Sunday, and we were SOAKING wet, i'm not kidding. This humidity is crazy. But I'm so excited for you; it's always great to have someone with whom to share your pain. How has Zach been doing with his racing thing? How's the "training" with Ryan going? I think that's a great idea for you.
Nicholas, how great to hear from you. I couldn't be more pleased for you both! What an adventure ahead and grats on the grants; it's a great way to get some help. You made me all weepy with the family stuff...thanks for that...and how fortunate for the little old people to have someone like you around...though, don't lie, sometimes things can be a little gross there, right? I'm sure you have some stories I KNOW I don't want to hear (haha) so just keep up the inspirational ones...love you two like crazy...love this whole Banks family like crazy. I'm more blessed than most in that I was lucky into to stumble into it!
Starting to cool down...a little...the thunderstorms have been amazing. The tornadoes from the one last week missed us by 30 miles. Things could get pretty wild and we've started talking maybe we should pay more attention. There's only two places to hide without windows or exterior walls: the pantry and the 1/2 bath! Told bethany and jake they'll have to hide in the bath...but we'll probably all pile in together if it gets to that; don't know if we'll want to be separated at a time like that...also don't know if we all want to be standing for however long...either way, we need to make plans...maybe run a drill or something...except our Josie girl may get all freaky and obsess if we do that....hmmm....may have to wing it.
And as I'm apparently just blabbing to hear myself blab, I'll quit while I'm almost ahead. Can't wait to read the future blogs! I love you all and miss you like crazy....
Lana
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Guess we'll start too
howdie yall,
Dad finally showed me the blog and I couldn't wait to get a sec to write, and read all the posts. Now that I'm up to date I guess its time to start writin. Me and Amy are doing well, both workin hard and schooling too. I'm lovin' my job, the old people are so cute. Its sad how lonely they get but totally rewarding when I just get a few minutes to sit and talk with them, they are so greatful. Amy likes her jobs, shes back with Things Remembered as well as Hollywood. The schedualing for her has been bit of a pain but its starting to fall together. Anyway, the grants came back and both of us have our whole first year of college paid for, excluding books, oh well. Anyway its great to be able to at least read whats going on, I miss the old Banks Parties, I think all of us kids could never wait when one was coming Its sad to see them go, hopefully not for long. Well I gotta go get the laundry going, Amy's at work so I'll try to stay up to date and keep postin'.
Love ya all so much!
Nicholas & Amy
P.S. I think it was Lana that said its sad we take family for granted when they are so close, I get emotional even just reading the posts and realizing the great family, as well as good friends, we are as Banks. I could ask for no more and will never feel lost as long as I have such a loving, gracious family that would do anything for eachother.
Thank you all, love you much,
Nicholas
Dad finally showed me the blog and I couldn't wait to get a sec to write, and read all the posts. Now that I'm up to date I guess its time to start writin. Me and Amy are doing well, both workin hard and schooling too. I'm lovin' my job, the old people are so cute. Its sad how lonely they get but totally rewarding when I just get a few minutes to sit and talk with them, they are so greatful. Amy likes her jobs, shes back with Things Remembered as well as Hollywood. The schedualing for her has been bit of a pain but its starting to fall together. Anyway, the grants came back and both of us have our whole first year of college paid for, excluding books, oh well. Anyway its great to be able to at least read whats going on, I miss the old Banks Parties, I think all of us kids could never wait when one was coming Its sad to see them go, hopefully not for long. Well I gotta go get the laundry going, Amy's at work so I'll try to stay up to date and keep postin'.
Love ya all so much!
Nicholas & Amy
P.S. I think it was Lana that said its sad we take family for granted when they are so close, I get emotional even just reading the posts and realizing the great family, as well as good friends, we are as Banks. I could ask for no more and will never feel lost as long as I have such a loving, gracious family that would do anything for eachother.
Thank you all, love you much,
Nicholas
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