Hide and Seek

It's a new game that the Josh Linton family will have to play for a while. After having Lehi's own version of extreme home makeover, Josh and Alisa will be left with the job of trying to figure out where things have been put away. This morning Josh asks me where the flyswatter is. I don't know == where would someone put a fly swatter? Good luck finding things Josh.

When Josh and Alisa left for Disneyland I decided that I would deal with the news of Alisa's cancer by doing what any sane Lattin would do -- work -- physical labor work -- what better place than Josh's basement. I didn't end up working that hard, because I had a army full or willing workers ready to do anything needed. Here are a few of the fun pictures.


Being tall has it's advantages.

The stories and blessings for me personally have been overwhelming. I have listened to the stories of how Josh and Alisa have touched someone's lives. I have heard how they are so grateful for her beautiful photography or how she was so friendly to someone new in the ward. Sorry Josh your photography isn't inspiring but I heard you were great to have around and boys don't share quite as many reasons for helping -- they just help. I can't thank the people that rearranged their schedules to accommodate mine. Thanks to the Larabee's for coming when it wasn't convenient. I was touched by the father and son working together for a common purpose.

Brother's, sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles all had a helping hand and willing heart. Kari tackled the lizard window without any fear.













John and Julie Peterson
Who said dancers are not handy guys? Julie said that touching the ironing board must count for helping. But she is keeping Amy company.













Since these aren't the real electricians we were hoping for no mixed wires. We had wonderful light at the end of the evening.









What is it about a closet that could make so many ladies smile? Thanks neighbors and friends

Thanks to Tracie for helping out in the organizing department. New friends were instantly made and smiles filled the house for days.










Even the littlest helper is on the job











I know that anyone who reads this and isn't in this valley would have come to help. Just knowing of your willing heart has been uplifting for me. Your prayers are appreciated. This was a fun project.

School Carnival

James school has a fund raising carnival each year. I was expecting Josh and Rich to come to the carnival not long after I got there with the three boys. I got there without my phone which isn't such a bad thing -- but I couldn't find out when I would get an extra hand to help with the boys. I have forgotten how to keep track of three lively boys. Luke was starving so we got him a hotdog. That went pretty well. Then we went to the fish pond. That is where I ran out of hands. James and Sam didn't have pockets so they wanted me to hold on to their prizes. I had stuff in my pockets, my purse was overflowing and I was trying to hold on to Lukes food, plus keep track of the boys. Then it was time for the AUCTION.

They have a live auction and a silent auction. Well last year I outdid myself and ended up with a huge leather chair that I really didn't need. I warned Rich that he probably ought to try to make it to the auction to keep me from doing something stupid. I really wanted the 6 tickets to the White House special tour. Last year they sold for $3000 -- this year only 1600. That was a bargain -- but I restrained myself. But the hot air balloon ride was too much of a temptation and it is really fun to bid. I had Sam and James help me hold up my bidding number. Although while Sam was holding it for me -- we did bid on a few extra things because he was just holding it up at random times. The auctioneers finally figured out to look at me for a nod to confirm whether the number in the air was an actual bid or just Sam helping. I also bought tickets to Tuacahn. Well next time Rich will try to get there earlier.

Gardner Village

Today James, Sam, Luke and I went to Gardner Village. We went to the little petting zoo they have there. Thanks to James making us read about the different kind of goats ears last week at the fair we were able to recognize the goats with the different ears. Sam like petting the bunnies and James and Sam both liked touching the goats horns. After I convinced Luke that picking up the compost was not a good idea because there was animal poop in it, James was pretty careful where he stepped. James and Sam rode the ponies while Luke and I watched. We then went over to Twiggs and Moore to pick up Alisa's picture by James Christensen that had been framed. James announced that he knew James Christensen and when the lady acted a little like that might not be accurate he continued to tell her that he had been to his house. They did help me out of the store with the picture because they probably could tell that I wasn't going to be able to hold a picture and keep track of Luke at the same time.

We then went and looked at all the witches and this one was above the little river and James of course wanted to know how the wheels were turning. Had no real good answer.

Frosty Lobster 06

Since we are so techno savy I'm not sure how to set Frosty Lobster up as a contributor therefore this crazy 8 is from him:

8 Things I'm passionate about
1. Strong Military
2. Liberty
3. Business
4. Tennis
5. YM Organization
6. Family
7. Self Reliance
8. 72 hour kit

8 Things I want to do before I die.
1. Go to U.S. open
2. Win the U.S. Open
3. See Mike get married
4. See James get married
5. See Trevor get married
6. See Sam get married
7. See Savannah get married
8. See Luke get married

8 Things I say often
1. Holy Buckets
2. Thank-you
3. Whoa
4. Julie, What is this?
5. Did you say Rich on Line 2
6. 15 Love
7. Our Father in Heaven
8. Amen

8 Books I've read recently
1. Missed Fortune
2. Preach my Gospel
3. Aaronic Priesthood Manual #2
4. Book of Mormon
5. New Testament
6. D& C
7. Cast Book (Hill Cumorah)
8. For the Strength of Youth

8 Songs I could listen to over and over
1. How Great thou Art - Elvis Presley
2. Because I have been given much
3. Circle of Life - Elton John
4. 1st song on Aida sound track
5. This Time you gave me mountain - Jim Neighbors
6. Star Spangled Banner
7. Desert Flower
8. Onward Christian Soldiers (MTC)

8 Things that attract me to my best friends
1. They have lots of energy
2. They work hard
3. They are compassionate
4. They are smart, clever, or wise
5. They teach me
6. They let me lead sometimes
7. We have the same goals and values
8. They are reasonable

8 Things I've learned this year
1. Things that don't change stay the same
2. Being good on the inside determines how well we serve on the outside
3. Organized love is better than generalized concern
4. Meetings don't have to be endless to be eternal
5. I was born in 1950
6. The world is very dangerous
7. Situational awareness is more important than ever before
8. The greatest cause of death is birth

8 People I think should do 8
1. Mike Linton
2. Jonathan
3. Bob
4. Cheryl
5. Ashkii
6. Brooke
7. Shaun
8. Dick

Crazy Eights

Alisa suggested that I be one to participate in the crazy 8's exercise. It was thought provoking and I realized that I had some things that I love to do that I haven't done -- like reading a new book......

8 things I'm passionate about
1. my family
2. my garden
3. people
4. watching my children dance
5. good musicals
6. Wearing sunscreen
7. new ideas
8. church

8 things i want to do before i die
1. Go on an Alaskan cruise
2. Have a sprinkler system that works and someone else knows how to fix it
3. Beat Michael at any game (fairly and with no help)
4. Landscape the cabin property
5. Take Josh to Argentina
6. Watch the Hill Cumorah Pageant
7. Fly to Bridgeport
8. fly fish and actually catch a fish in the strawberry river

8 things i say often
1. I don’t know
2.You’ve got to be kidding
3. What?
4. Say that again
5. I shouldn’t eat that, but……..
6. How do you do that?
7. This phone just dropped my call
8. The sprinklers need fixed

8 books I’ve recently read
1. The magician’s nephew
2. The lion the witch and the wardrobe
3. The horse and his boy
4. Prince Caspian
5. Sports Nutrition Textbooks
6. Scriptures
7. Do Archie Comic books count?
8. I seriously need to reevaluate my passion for reading

8 songs i could listen to over and over
1. Dreamers by Sarah Brightman
2. Candle on the water
3. Time to say Goodby
4. I dreamed a dream ( Les Mis)
5. Cats soundtrack
6. Aida soundtrack
7. Joseph soundtrack
8. Walt Disney soundtracks

8 things that attract me to my best friends
1. they love me in spite of me
2. they listen to me
3. they don’t get upset when I change gears in the middle of their stories
4. they are patient with me
5. they don’t care how I dress
6. they don’t care that my house is messy
7. they give me hugs when needed
8. they are patient with me

8 things Ive learned this past year
1. That there are tons of people that love our family
2. That life if better if east coast kids are a non-stop flight away
3. You’re never too old to miss your mom and dad
4. Family is what is most important
5. Babysitting isn’t so bad
6. That the yard will live more than a day without me to tend it
7. There is a missionary experience for all of us
8. Other people can help you if you are willing to let them

8 people i think should do '8'
1. Daija
2. Richard
3. Diane C
4. Christy A
5. Camille
6. Mike
7. Leanna
8. Ashkii