Show and Tell

Everyone has to have a bath in the sink when they stink. Too bad we can't sell this mushroom - it is huge. Madalyn found it on the side of the house last night and took it today for show and tell. We have a couple more but this was the largest. As promised, though a day late, here is the picture of Makenzy wearing the new bow Grandma Brusik sent for her. Ash and Nic this cute bow and many others can be yours in if you have the next little girl - however, the cute girl stays. "We love this baby," as Cayleb says plus she's a bit of the "stairway to heaven."

Yve's family blog site

WOW, CHECK IT OUT!!!!!! cool, real c o o l

Mexican History

There are 36 letters in Santa Anna's real name so what. The first Battle of Gonzales took place in Texas, the second battle of Gonzales happened in West Valley. Yve, clever way to inform us of past events. History teaches us to learn from the past.

Latest Pictures Comments

White kids aboard Airforce One --an early premonition of a future politician.
Brusik Bunch originals -- says a mouthful, all 7 definitely originals in their own right.
Makenzy's picture--Baby talk translation...NOW HEAR THIS, BABIES RULE, (any desentors will be dediapered on the spot.)
White family at Vancouver...typical all-American family, charming
Nate, Ash, Cuz --a picture perfect, precious threesome
Beauty Queens Syd & Maddy -- pretty in pink, judges couldn't select a winner, both crowned simultaneously
Ang & Ariel --cookie cutters both ready to face future with gusto
Nic--excited mom-to-be, eager to fill up photo album fast with pictures of HER very own, Hooray
Head shot--if we all put our heads together nothing can stop us
Cruz & Makenzy--Don't be shy, how about a date? I love this picture
Christmas at Yvonne & Dave's? Don't even think about it
Yve, your own family blog, show-off, truthfully great, Warning site will be monitored for any adverse remarks concerning your early years of life, remember you could be dealing with a potential psychotic parent
Dad accepts political columnist position however, too tired to make any official statement at this time
Mom declines offer of war correspondent, detests war, especially with relatives
Love Ya All

Family Pictures

Now it is getting to the Brag and Gag stage - kids in the first Airforce 1, Makenzy "talking," o.k. yelling, now do you wonder where Cruz learned to yell, and family in Vancouver. I've been messing around with blogging. I am impressed that almost everyone has gotten on board. In fact, Dad is so concise and in depth in his writing that I vote for him to be our political columnist and based on mom's raving reviews of his war show knowledge our "in the field war correspondent." Other positions are up for grabs.

I also started my own family blog - thewhitehouseattherighttime.blogspot.com. That way I can learn how to do this without messing up our family site and it also let's me lament my childhood, blame my parents for why I am the way I am and plea for the largesse of the populist party without jeopardizing Dad's federal security clearance (I did that once already). I will inundate that site with lots more of my pictures and comments. I think there is a way to connect our sites so I'll have to figure it out.

It's great to have all of you come on board with blogging. Conner in his birthday suit looks cute. Ash & Tiff fun to read your posts. I think it's wonderfully entertaining and informative to read everyones comments and hear your take on your daily lives. With life for everyone on fast, full speed ahead and hang-on, keeping in closer touch with family is a refreshing antidote for me. Tiff wins the prize for the most recent stressful day. Ash and Nic are a close second. I don't mind taking the third place position today. Time to close.... the muffled background T.V. program that dad has on about rival gangs, the hells angels and the mongels is just a BIT distracting. It's another step-up from World War II shows, I mean a step-down. I did discover that in order to be an official member of either of these biker gangs you have to be willing to fight to the death for your membership. I'm trying to be more well-rounded and informed about stuff that's out there. However, the nightly news is more than I can handle without having bad dreams. Love ya all.

Way To Step It Up Gang

PG-13 Photo... please cover your little ones eyes!!!

Conner loves his bathes. He didn't even cry when mommy splashed water in his face by accident.
On a differnt note....

O.K. Tiff I thought my scorpion was bad... but sounds like you had a day from hell. Oh well... what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

As for the Koester's: Chris is flying home from New Jersey (the final interview for his new job, Pharmaceutical Rep for Watson. He'll likely start next Monday.) Mom and baby are hanging out bonding. Cougar peed on me this morning, spit on me this afternoon and snuggled me about thirty minutes ago, so we're still friends. Actually after Chris let him fall off the couch, and cut the skin on his fingers twice - trying to clip his nails, I'm Cougar's best friend.

I know it's hard to believe but baby will be three weeks old tomorrow. No need to send cards, I'll give him an extra kiss from each of you.

Hello everyone! This is my first official post on a blog and thanks to Nikki I now have a profile on Facebook. I feel so techno savvy! Thanks Eve, and to all the family for your support and thoughts about my dad. It was hard news to hear, but they caught it early and we are hopeful that the cancer will be gone before my dad will have any adverse effects from it. By the way Eve, thanks for the card, and picture of Cayleb and drawing from Madalyn - very cute. Cruz was excited and if I ever think about it when it's a good time we'll have him call to talk to you guys (and hopefully he'll talk). Nate's injury is healing nicely. I was worried right after because it was pretty painful, red and swollen and I'm sure it was infected until he took his antibiotics. I think he took the stitches out a little early, so he may have a permanent hole in his arm for the rest of his life, (hopefully that's a joke and not true about the hole) but you know Nate, patience never was a virtue. I'm still working on it though. Other things going on in our lifes include: I finally got some more flowers planted in the front yard, so it's looking much better. Hopefully these can stay alive this time. We also got a pretty good deal on a trailer, so I guess I'll have to start camping, which actually sounds fun with a trailer (I guess I'm a little high maintenance that way). Now maybe we can all enjoy Nate's hobby of dirt bikes, four wheelers and camping as a family, but with the comforts of home. Nate is going to San Diego on "the man trip" this Thursday with his high school friends, and although I can't lie that I am a little jealous, I'm excited for him. I will be spending the weekend in Grantsville going to the Homecoming game, to a pumpkin patch and hopefully learning how to make my mom's pie crust. Sometime I'll have to learn how to post pictures on this blog. Talk to you all soon!

Hi Family! Mom just told me how to record my true inner thought for all of you to read. Well, I truly think that Kevin wants to do me in. His truck was towed Sun. night for parking on private property. I was trying to unload some junk on Aunt Yvonne. The delivery cost us $172.00-cash only, Kevin almost going to jail for assault and battery on the tow driver, and me having a anxiety attack in mean time. Lexie brought her school pics home and her hair looks green, Sierra stayed up late preparing her "exciting" report on an opera composer that she gets to present orally today (oh, and play a CD of his songs for her class. She can't keep a straight face), Sydney thinks that I am the world's meanest mother for not loving the dog that Kevin brought home last night for Angel to play with and thinks he is staying. HELP I HAVE FALLEN I CAN'T GET UP (from trauma)!
No really, all is well on the home front. Lexie has a 4.0, Sierra was able to take classes from the countries top dancers over the weekend and Sydney's drill performance was grand. She was on the front row, of over 100 girls, and shook her little booty.

Politics suck

This is my first attempt at blogging. I don't know if I care for this stuff since I'm on the computer at work way too long. What the heck are these politicians doing with their phoney antics and BS. This thing with the economy is way out of whack with Chinese, Indians, British, Dutch, and other countries wanting a piece of the U.S. It's time for the millenium to start so I say pray for hoardes of locust, billions of frogs, mosquitos, snakes, rats and more stock brokers to do their thing on our enemies.

However, I think the pictures of the kids are real cute and I just wanted to get your attention since mom told me to write something positive and I just want to tell you all that each one of you have a special place in our hearts. So having said that I will get back to my old habits and loaf around the house and wait for the sun to rise so I can look forward to another day at the ranch. This message has been approved by the Elect Obama Committee and the Seattle Liberal Aid Society.

Dolce Luna and Max found this crawling in between the screen and slider door last night. AHHH!!! (Luna earned herself an extra treat for warning us.) Chris killed it with a shoe... but not before I snapped this photo. It may look small, but it was almost the size of my hand. In fact it is the biggest scorpion Chris and I have ever seen.
P.S. third scorpion in our backyard this week. Yes, I've already called the exterminator!!! I'm ready to move.

Conner LIVE

Conner LIVE on the internet.

Carving Contest On...

We Dare You to Out Carve the Koester's.
This was last year... we're going to be even better this year.
(Chris - Alien/ Me- Reaper / Sara (neighbor) smile face)

Bumps, Cuts and Bruises

We are sorry to hear about the recent rash of sickness and ailments in the family. What happened to good old runny noses and earaches? Walt and Nate glad to hear you are mending. However, we all want to offer our deepest thoughts for Ashley's dad. Cancer encapsulates so many emotions. We want to let you know that your family on this end of things is there for whatever you need. We, of course, hope the best for your dad.

Princess and the Pea - Madalyn is a Dustbunny and Cayden is an Icicle Sharpener. They both had a lot of fun and said they would like to do it again even after 3 performances. Cayden said it was definitely worth all the rehearsals just to miss 2 hours of school! Madalyn noted that her costume was very itchy - though lots of what Madalyn wears is itchy. Earlier that day Cayleb played soccer. From the time he started walking he would kick things and I think soccer is definitely his sport- t-ball not so much. All parental biases aside he truly is the best player on his team, the Stingers.

Get on board

I've posted three blogs. Ahead of everyone. Waiting to read something new. Love to see pictures. What is everyone going to be for Halloween? Tiff put your Yummy Peach Shake Recipe on the blog. How did Sierra's dance program at Provo turn out? Yve tell us about the kids play at school. Madalyn was a dust bunny right?
Nic did the dogs bring the scorpion into the house by baby? How much do you think Conner weighs now? Ashley, Cruz is so advanced with his speech. I can't believe that he speaks in sentences when he is only two. Wow. Why isn't Angie on the blog yet? There is always so much to do in so little time but memories are precious. Wouldn't it be great if we all added something on the blog weekly or biweekly?

Driver's Ed. Refresher Course

No, No, No Please No. It can't be true. But it was. The front of my car made contact with Grandma Frye's garage door. Not putting my car into park and then letting my foot off the brake wasn't a smart thing to do. It doesn't pay to be in such a hurry and having my mind somewhere besides on my driving. Ouch. I was reaching for a water bottle that had fallen on the car floor and the car rolled forward. I reacted quickly but not QUICK enough. This wasn't the first time that I've done the same stupid thing. You'd think I would learn. By the time Grandma Frye's garage door is back to perfect condition and I've paid in much needed dollars for my mistake, I think I will seriously be commited to being LOTS more careful. I guess I'm at the top of the list for needing a driver's education refresher course. Everyone, PLEASE learn from my foolish mistake and drive carefully.

Hey girls, keep posting pictures of my adorable grandkids. I love to see them! Yve, I can't believe that because of the work you did to set up this blog thing I can actually converse with my kids and grandkids by computer. It's GREAT! Today I took Grandma Frye to the vet to have her cat's dental work done. Pets are definitely lots of work and expense. We drove by a mansion type house and Grandma passionately said that she wouldn't trade places with anyone who has lots and lots of money because she is richer than anyone because of her family and her pets. She was telling me how proud she is of all of you and how much she loves you all.
I feel the same way!!! It's wonderful being a wife, mother and grandmother. I must have done something right in heaven to deserve all of you. Continue to be the fabulous mothers and daughters that all of you are. Give everyone of the kids a HUGE hug and kiss from grandma.
With much love mom

Sweet little guy

Grandma loves me so much. She cried when she had to go home and give me back to my mom.

Is it a lion? No it's just baby Cougar all snuggled up

Grandma B. Blog 101

Hi Family,
I'm writing you from Arizona. Planning on kidnapping baby but new parents won't go for the plan. Miss Dad not Durango too many puppies here to pet. Baby is real cute. I'm sure you'll agree. Nic is a good little mom and Chris is warming up to being a dad. Nic has sailed through the first week with flying colors. She's quite a natural. I suppose that's because she's watched all of her sisters and learned vicariously. Don't get me wrong I've seen firsthand that having a new baby around the Koester home is going to be quite an adjustment. Conner is at the top of the scale when it comes to being a calm baby. He even sleeps when the dogs are barking. I'm impressed with this new, precious grandson. He will certainly fit into the mix with Cayden, Cayleb and Cruz. Enough for my first attempt at blogging. Nicole is a patient teacher.

Bath time for the Tigger

Three's company