Freeman Family Follies

A Distinguished Gentleman

2009-04-17T11:22:00.000-07:00

Michael decided to grow a beard in the beginning of the year. He did look handsome with it, however, it was not my cup of tea. You be the judge....beard or no beard. We took lots of fun pics as we shaved away the beard.

Tax Day Tea Party - Part II

2009-04-17T11:03:00.001-07:00

Tax Day Tea Party

2009-04-17T10:50:00.000-07:00

We braved the elements as a family, and we went to downtown Provo on April 15th to protest the taxes, bailouts, debt, & stimulus policies of our current "Socialist" government. It was a huge relief to see so many others actively involved in the protest. People expressed anger with both the dems and the republicans; but everyone agreed Socialism is our kiss of death as a nation - as well as exorbitant debt.

The End of January News

2009-01-31T09:24:00.000-08:00

Ashleigh has come down with a mild case of the Chickenpox. She did have the vaccine, so the case is mild, but I am very glad she got them. I'd rather her get them now, then when she's an adult. I have a few pics which, I'll post a little later.

Michael has joined a classic rock band as the drummer. This is all very much still in the works, but he's doing awesome - he really shines! I'm thinking the whole things a midlife crisis, but it's ok by me. The band doesn't have a name yet, but I'll keep you posted on the progress.

Landscaping - for Carrie!

2009-01-19T19:02:00.000-08:00

I promised my sister Carrie - forever ago - to include some pictures of the front yard landscaping. I guess better late than never.

Justin's Baptism

2009-01-18T16:15:00.001-08:00

I'm way late in getting this one out. I've had bad luck with my camera and my computer. I did have to get this one posted; It was such a special day.

Utah's Victory Parade

2009-01-18T15:58:00.000-08:00

Michael went downtown SLC this past Friday, and he got to meet a bunch of the players from the 13-0 Utah football team. Some of his favorite pictures are with the kicker King Louie and with coach Kyle Whittingham. Michael had a great time, and he went with his friend Nate Hughes.

By the way....for my family and friends who aren't up on the Utah school rivalry....Utah is BYU's arch rival. Yes, I did graduate from BYU; and yes, Michael hates BYU and he loves UofU. This is the equivalent of a UofM fan posting an MSU Victory parade!

Christmas Morning II 2008

2009-01-18T15:43:00.000-08:00

Ashleigh lost one of her molars.

Christmas Morning 2008

2009-01-18T15:30:00.000-08:00

Writings by Ashleigh

2009-01-18T13:36:00.000-08:00

Ashleigh has done a great job with writings in school. She's won awards from the American Legion and from the DARE program for essays she's completed. I really liked the one page "Living In America" essay she wrote in fourth grade, so I thought I'd share.

Living In America

I'm proud to be an American because we have freedom, we have good schools, and we have great people that live here. Also, we have nice homes everywhere, and we get to choose what we want to be when we grow up.

Some other countries have no freedom at all. In other places in the world they have school in one classroom for about three grades! Some even have school outside! Everybody is special in their own way. Everybody is nice. The homes here are nice they have: stucco, stone, brick, siding, and wood. When we get a job we get to choose what job you want. When I grow up I want to be a nurse.

America is a great place to live. These things I have listed are only five reasons why I am proud to be an American. There are so many more reasons.

This year Ashleigh wrote a cute recipe for a Fantastic Holiday Season:

Recipe for a Fantastic Holiday Season

Boil Together:
2 cups of my mom's Gingerbread Trifle,
3 Tbs of watching "It's A Wonderful Life" on Christmas Eve,
3/4 tsp of my Grandma's Funeral Potatoes.

Whip Together:
6 1/2 cups of White Elephant Gifts,
1/2 Tbs Gingerbread Houses,
1 tsp of KOSY 106.5's Christmas Music.

Combine:
5 Lbs of Getting Pajamas and a Nutcracker on Christmas Eve,
2 tsp of Egg Nog on Christmas Morning,
4 Cans of Amy Wells' Pineapple Christmas Slush.

I'm Just Getting Started

2008-12-10T01:33:00.000-08:00

OK, I'm a total novice at this. I hope to quickly get better. I have some great pictures I'd like to add in the not-so-distant future, but I'm having camera/software/computer issues. I'm not having luck with uploading my current pics. I'm not totally satisfied with this layout, but I'll have to work on it.

Please be sure to read, "Letters by Justin".

Livin' Life

2008-12-10T01:13:00.000-08:00

These are oldies, but goodies

Our House

2008-12-10T00:30:00.000-08:00

This is mainly for my family. They live so far away and they never get to see where I live.

Ashleigh Moments

2008-12-10T00:13:00.001-08:00

Geddy Moments

2008-12-09T23:54:00.001-08:00

He's like the third child we should have had.

Justin Moments

2008-12-09T23:25:00.000-08:00

Letters by Justin

2008-12-09T22:56:00.000-08:00

During a Cub scout den meeting in November, Justin's leaders had the boys write letters to soldiers in Iraq. His leaders were so impressed with his letter, they made a copy for me to keep. This is what he wrote:

Dear Soldier,

How is or was life in Iraq? Were there huge spiders? If you want to write back my address is........Thank you for serving our country. My name is .......I probably would have cried being away from my family. Happy Thanksgiving! What is your name? Do you feel happy knowing you are a hero? I am a cub scout. Tell your family how sorry I am and remember to tell your kids stories of "tuff" times in the army. I would be very scared to meet you, but that's because I'm afraid of strangers. But for some reason I actually do want to meet you. So anyways ask your family how they felt when you were gone. You are probably a model for your children.

Sincerely,
Justin

I was so proud of him. I'm thankful he recognizes and appreciates our heroes.

Another letter I'd like to share goes like this:

Dear Santa,

This year I want Lego Batman, but I'll tell which kind of one: Killer croc, Harley Quinn with Batman, Joker and Batman, Penguin and Robin, or Mr. Freeze with Batman. Choose two. I would like 2 Bacugans. Santa if I'm bad I'm sorry. P.S. My sister eggs me on. From, Justin

I just had to laugh at the P.S.