Wood, Wood & more Wood.

This is what Jim & I have been doing for the past month and we have until the end of October to get what we may need for the winter. In the last 9 years that we have lived in Heber (side note) I can’t believe we have been up here that long.
We try to heat the house with our wood burning stove, the first year we was here my heat bill was over $300.00 and so that’s when we started to use. We burin 24-7 all winter. And that keeps my bill down to $100.00 so it’s well worth it.
So this year my friend at work told me how her family go’s and gets their wood and It reminded me of when I would go with my dad to cut trees and get wood for the winter so I talked Jim into doing this and can I just say it’s VERY hard work, we go when we can have a day off together or when we get off at 2:00 when we get done it about kicks our butt’s. I guess we need to know we’re not as young as we think….lol.
The thing about burning the wood is the heat I LOVE it. It can never be to hot in the house I about kill my son-in-laws off when they come up……but that’s ok…..

Crazy Summer.......(o:

WOW........I'm bad I know but it's been one crazy summer.


First off Katie & her family came out to visit and were only going to be here for like a little over 2 1/2 weeks but her car had some problems and she ended up being here over 3 weeks. It was nice to have her here we got allot done with our Sweetsomthings.


I have been doing the Farmers Market up here at Heber every Thursday the last one is this week. So maybe after this week things will slow down a little so we can make fun stuff. Lindsey has started a craft night with some of her friends and Jessie and I have been going it's been a lot of fun making cool things for the house.


We all so had family pic's done when Katie was here so my goal is to get them fixed and hanging before she come out for Christmas........lol it's a inside joke with my girls.


Well I hope to be a little better about this blogging.........;o)

This is the reason there hasn't been a post for a while!

Announcement!!

My daughter Katie and her husband Shane have a very important announcement:

To all of our family and friends,

We hope to find all is well with you and your family. We are sending this letter to inform you of an exciting time in our family. After many years of extensive testing and much prayer we have decided as a family to adopt. After searching and praying about many adoption services we have chosen to adopt through LDS Family Services. The adoption process can be an exciting, yet long and expensive, process. We have created a blog regarding our adoption process. If you would like to follow along with us every step of the way, or help in any way, please visit:

www.shaneandkatiesadoption.blogspot.com

If you are wondering what to do to help us, here are some ways that you can help our dreams come true. First and foremost, if you know of a birthmother that wants to give her child a loving home please refer her to LDS Family Services. Our contact there is Brad and he can be reached at (702) 385-1072.

Secondly, we are trying to raise money to help with the financial expenses of adoption. Some of the ways you can help is by buying gifts to give to someone, donate your time at special events, donate talents you may have kept hidden, or any other way you can think of. Katie has begun to sale Scentsy products that would be a great gift for you, friends, or family. Her personal website is www.scentsy.com/katierogers where you can browse and buy products anytime directly from her.

Katie, and some of our close family members, have started making and selling baby items. These include booties, blankets, burp rags, hats, head bands, and hair clips. You can find out more at www.handmadesweetsomethings.blogspot.com

Last, but not least, we will be trying to put some fundraisers together. If you have donations for a Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Craft Sale, or would like to volunteer your time or talents for these events, please contact us by phone, email, or mail.

We have always known that there are more children for us. Our family is really excited to begin this new chapter in our lives. With the help of family and friends, we know this can happen. Again, we want to express our thanks to all of you for your love and support.

With much love,

Shane, Katie, and Braydon Rogers

P.S: Our first big fundraiser event will be a Summer Yard Sale, held in Utah, around the end of July. If you have any items you would like to donate we can arrange to have things picked up if needed.

I am so proud of Katie and Shane and have been working very hard to help them! I have been spending most of my time crocheting baby booties and beanies.  We are selling these items on Etsy (you can access Etsy through Sweet Something's) You can also contact any of us and let us know of any way you can help! Any prayers, donations or items to sell, will be greatly appreciated!   Again, thank you!