Hi,
Petra and I thought "oh what fun we will do a recipe book for all the girls in the family" (sorry guys!!) We gathered receipes and took pictures or found pictures. (we have one of Grandpa picking the berries in the back yard for the berry cobbler recipe!) Then we started putting it together, about 100 hours later we decided this was WAY more work than we thought. Soooo having said that, we have decided that we could do the pages and maybe color copy them for people that want them. So Rachel your job is to find some pictures of your Dad cooking. We have several Uncle Randy recipes that need better pictures.
And to all of you out there, if there is a recipe you can think of that we might not have, let us know. We have sat with Grandma several times picking her brain for things like her vegtable soup that always seems to be cooking on the stove when someone has driven a long distance to visit and of course her macaroni salad and sweet and sour pork, cheese cake, this list goes on and on. So hopefully we can get started again and create some more books
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
P.S.
I am so way jealous Sara-Rae got a family recipe book!! I know my parents make a lot of grandmas recipes, but I don't have them all for sure. Is there a way I can get a copy of that book somehow?! If I need to pay you I will, those are priceless recipes that I love!
New Blogger in Town
Caution, the fogeys have entered into the blogging world. Their blog address is: http://coloradoroskelleys.blogspot.com I can't add it to the side, only Linda can, but check it out from here for now. Hope you are all doing well!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
It was Tempel Day! Friday April 17th Sara Rae recived her own Endowments at the Sacramento Tempel. Grandma, Aunt Carna, Uncle JJ, Mom & Dad as well as what's his name (ok it's Gary) It was great going thru a session with the family. Also Tha CA. clan had a Bridal Shower, CArna and her gang of party givers did a great job. On to more wedding plans stay tune.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
WICKED in the Fall
Hey Ladies of the Roskelley Clan -We thought this might be the best way to reach everyone, since we are hoping that you all check out the family blog. Also, if we tried to call or email everyone we would probably miss someone and then everyone would hate us and give us dirty looks and threats at family functions and we want to avoid those, as we get enough already.
Petra and I are throwing this idea out there for all, with the XY chromosome, that would like to join us this Fall for a little fun. Wicked is showing at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.
We are looking at sometime in September so that everyone that would like to come has time to save up some money. We are looking at a Saturday show so a Matinee @ 2PM or the evening showing @ 8PM. This would give everyone time to get to San Francisco and have some time to play around on the Wharf and what not, and maybe even drop the "crazy" ones off at Alcatraz :)
Prices are as follows:
Orchestra/Loge $99
Mezzanine $99
Balcony $50
Side Balcony $40
+ 10.50 convenience charge
Loge (1st 3 rows of 1st balcony)
Mezzanine (1st Balcony level behind Loge)
Balcony (2nd balcony level)
If we have enough people that would like to go we may be able to get a group discount.
Here are some dates to consider:
9/12/09
9/19/09
9/26/09
If you are interested in coming please leave comments on this post as to what dates would work best for you. We will try to accommodate the date with the most requests, but hey in the end it's me and Petra that will decide - hee hee. We will need to know numbers so that we can plan for tickets and for hotel rooms. Petra is going to try to accommodate all that want to go at her favorite place of employment in the Bay area.
If we are close enough in numbers to get a group rate we may open it up to friends, but lets just start with family members first as we are trying to promote family bonding moments. Geez, I know you have to spend time with family, that is why we add the crazy aunts, sarcastic cousins, and those out of control siblings. Although, if others come there is a disclaimer as we are not responsible for what happens to them. They will be subjected to the same harassment as everyone else, sorry.
We hope that as many that can will join us for some fun cousin, aunt, grandma, crazy people time. It's an entertaining show for sure and you won't regret seeing it! Please join us!
Disclaimer:
Yeah, I know it is kind a scary that Petra and I are trying to plan something. So if it blows up you can't really blame us.
News of Auburnights
Well as you must of heard by now, the big news from our family, Sara is getting married to Gary Gray. They will be sealed together on Friday June 12th in the Oakland Temple. On Saturday June 13th there will be a family breakfast for both families, later that evening a reception will be held at the Abel's property. On June 27th a open house will be held in Pleasant Grove, Utah (were Gary & his family live) we are very excited for them.
Sara & Gary had come to Auburn for thanksgiving back in Nov. (at the time I thought it was just another boy in tow) So that weekend I did not spend much time with Gary, we (Placer High) were involved in football playoffs, so I was busy coaching and preparing for the upcoming game. We later learned things were getting serious. So Colleen and I went to Utah to spend some time with Gary and meet his family, We were very impressed with both. Gary and I sat down for a chat. I called it a chat, Gary thought it was an interview, Sara calls it the Inquisition. How ever you want to call it, Gary answered all the questions correctly, and he asked and received permission to take our beloved daughter to the House of the Lord and be sealed for Time and all Eternity. I hope all of our family can gather in Zion (Auburn for those of you who did not know were Zion is) in June to celebrate this event.
Colleen and Ron are experiencing the empty nest syndrome for the first time. We miss our children so very much. Colleen is still working in the mortgage business and is serving in the relief society presidency with her friend Bonnie Abel. Ron still does his property management and coaches at the high school. Ron was released from the Bishopric and was called to be the High Priest Group Leader.
Brandon is living large in San Louis O. Doing the school thing, Throwing on the Track team and finding new adventures, check out his facebook and his sand surfing. We are very proud of his progress and the great man he is turning into. I (DAD) just wish I could hear from him more I miss hanging out with him.
All is well here in Auburn, we hope to see you all in June
Sara & Gary had come to Auburn for thanksgiving back in Nov. (at the time I thought it was just another boy in tow) So that weekend I did not spend much time with Gary, we (Placer High) were involved in football playoffs, so I was busy coaching and preparing for the upcoming game. We later learned things were getting serious. So Colleen and I went to Utah to spend some time with Gary and meet his family, We were very impressed with both. Gary and I sat down for a chat. I called it a chat, Gary thought it was an interview, Sara calls it the Inquisition. How ever you want to call it, Gary answered all the questions correctly, and he asked and received permission to take our beloved daughter to the House of the Lord and be sealed for Time and all Eternity. I hope all of our family can gather in Zion (Auburn for those of you who did not know were Zion is) in June to celebrate this event.
Colleen and Ron are experiencing the empty nest syndrome for the first time. We miss our children so very much. Colleen is still working in the mortgage business and is serving in the relief society presidency with her friend Bonnie Abel. Ron still does his property management and coaches at the high school. Ron was released from the Bishopric and was called to be the High Priest Group Leader.
Brandon is living large in San Louis O. Doing the school thing, Throwing on the Track team and finding new adventures, check out his facebook and his sand surfing. We are very proud of his progress and the great man he is turning into. I (DAD) just wish I could hear from him more I miss hanging out with him.
All is well here in Auburn, we hope to see you all in June
Saturday, April 4, 2009
News from JJ and Family
Dear Family,
Our Family is still living in Antelope. We are in the Antelope 4th Ward in the Antelope Stake. Sarah has been called to be the secretary in Young Women's and JJ is a teacher in the Elders Quorum. Jake is now in CTR6, Eden is a Sunbeam and Noah is in the nursery. Jake loves his class, Eden wants to go back to nursery and Noah screams until we get out of sight, then he has a great time. Jake also enjoys kindergarten but is not very fond of the homework.
Our biggest news to share is that we are expecting a baby boy! We were convinced, with the help of Eden who desperately wants a sister, that we were expecting a girl, so imagine our shock, and Eden's dismay and denial, when we were told it is a boy. Jake and Noah feel triumphant now that it is confirmed another brother is on the way. Now we just have to agree on a name.
JJ has traveled much less over the last six months than he has previously. It has been nice to have him home more. However, now that we are used to having him around again, his travel itinerary is revving up again, and we don't expect to see much of him over the next couple of months. He is required to be home and accessible come the end of August/ beginning of September when the baby is due!
Even though we celebrate two birthdays in October, Halloween was definitely the highlight of the month. We had a firefighter, a princess and a lion. While Sarah went out with the kids and a friend and their kids, JJ helped pack up a moving truck for the same friends. It was a busy and fun night. We were also able to take the kids to the Halloween party for Grandma's ward and see friends we rarely see.
We, minus the kids, enjoyed a fun trip to Hawaii just before Thanksgiving thanks to JJ's heavy travel schedule and the accumulation of hotel points. We visited Oahu and Maui, and even with the occasional rain, enjoyed 70+ degree weather in November! We saw Pearl Harbor and the Polynesian Cultural Center. The best part was relaxing at the beach. It was fantastic!
Sarah's parents were nice enough to stay with the kids while we were in Hawaii. We were able to have Thanksgiving with them and Sarah's brother Dave and his family who came down from Washington to celebrate with us. Christmas was fun for the whole family, the kids love everything about Christmas. It was a little odd because it was just us and we usually have Sarah's brother James with us. Speaking of James, he got married a month ago. Sarah was able to go all alone to Southern California to be a part of the wedding. (I'd almost call it a vacation except for the fact that we had to cater the whole reception and make the flower arrangements and.... it was a BUSY vacation!)
We have enjoyed seeing family as they have come to visit with Grandma. Keep coming! We hope you have enjoyed the start of Conference weekend and acknowledge the blessing of the Gospel and family in your lives. We are blessed to be part of this family and are grateful for each of you. We love you!
JJ, Sarah, Jake, Eden, Noah and Baby Boy Roskelley
Our Family is still living in Antelope. We are in the Antelope 4th Ward in the Antelope Stake. Sarah has been called to be the secretary in Young Women's and JJ is a teacher in the Elders Quorum. Jake is now in CTR6, Eden is a Sunbeam and Noah is in the nursery. Jake loves his class, Eden wants to go back to nursery and Noah screams until we get out of sight, then he has a great time. Jake also enjoys kindergarten but is not very fond of the homework.
Our biggest news to share is that we are expecting a baby boy! We were convinced, with the help of Eden who desperately wants a sister, that we were expecting a girl, so imagine our shock, and Eden's dismay and denial, when we were told it is a boy. Jake and Noah feel triumphant now that it is confirmed another brother is on the way. Now we just have to agree on a name.
JJ has traveled much less over the last six months than he has previously. It has been nice to have him home more. However, now that we are used to having him around again, his travel itinerary is revving up again, and we don't expect to see much of him over the next couple of months. He is required to be home and accessible come the end of August/ beginning of September when the baby is due!
Even though we celebrate two birthdays in October, Halloween was definitely the highlight of the month. We had a firefighter, a princess and a lion. While Sarah went out with the kids and a friend and their kids, JJ helped pack up a moving truck for the same friends. It was a busy and fun night. We were also able to take the kids to the Halloween party for Grandma's ward and see friends we rarely see.
We, minus the kids, enjoyed a fun trip to Hawaii just before Thanksgiving thanks to JJ's heavy travel schedule and the accumulation of hotel points. We visited Oahu and Maui, and even with the occasional rain, enjoyed 70+ degree weather in November! We saw Pearl Harbor and the Polynesian Cultural Center. The best part was relaxing at the beach. It was fantastic!
Sarah's parents were nice enough to stay with the kids while we were in Hawaii. We were able to have Thanksgiving with them and Sarah's brother Dave and his family who came down from Washington to celebrate with us. Christmas was fun for the whole family, the kids love everything about Christmas. It was a little odd because it was just us and we usually have Sarah's brother James with us. Speaking of James, he got married a month ago. Sarah was able to go all alone to Southern California to be a part of the wedding. (I'd almost call it a vacation except for the fact that we had to cater the whole reception and make the flower arrangements and.... it was a BUSY vacation!)
We have enjoyed seeing family as they have come to visit with Grandma. Keep coming! We hope you have enjoyed the start of Conference weekend and acknowledge the blessing of the Gospel and family in your lives. We are blessed to be part of this family and are grateful for each of you. We love you!
JJ, Sarah, Jake, Eden, Noah and Baby Boy Roskelley
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