A Visit to a Ranch

Today we visited a Texas ranch that was built originally as a movie set. We saw lots of animals. The kids got to ride a horse and they sat on a longhorn steer. Grandpa and Grandma were too old and heavy to sit on the steer but we had our picture taken with him.

Grandpa and Grandma had to go to jail.

And so did the whole Clement family.

In Texas With Nate

We went to the Nature Center in Austin where the kids buried Luke
at the Dinosaur Dig.

Luke,Kaelyn, Ian and Annika built a fairy house.

Our New Little Dolly

Jenna Sorensen, born Sunday, December 20. She was a bit early but mom and baby are both doing fine. She was a nice surprise.

Christmas Came Early

Knowing how much Becca LOVES? the Twilight books, Katherine custom made some very special shirts for Becca and Clint for Christmas. Andy had a layover in Salt Lake following a business trip to Idaho so he was able to hand deliver their presents. He then had to explain the joke. I am not sure these shirts will ever be worn in public but they are awfully cute!

Clint's shirt has a picture of Jacob with the caption that reads "He's always in the way". Becca's shirt has Edward with the caption "A Girl Can Always Dream".

Becca is hoping Jenna will also be a "Twilight" fan

Caleb just wanted part of the action.

Olivia and Heather Came to Town

It was fun to get to spend a little time with Olivia and her mom. Look at those big blue eyes!

Once There Was A Snowman

And a Grandpa

And Two Little Boys

Before and After

After living in this home for almost 33 years, we finally have a bathroom in the basement.

This is what it looked like before and after.

Preparing for Hogwarts - Halloween

The Poulsen Home in Belmont took on the scene of much activity as Harry and Hermione prepared to attend Hogwarts ( Halloween ). Mr Ollivander was commissioned to make their wands.

Hermione Granger and Harry Potter watch as Mr Ollivander carves their wands to the exact specifications required. The project took on great seriousness as the instruments of magic were designed, carved and finished.

Ollivander and the grateful recipients of his wands.

Harry Potter aka Joseph Poulsen

Hermione Granger aka Alyssa Poulsen

More In Belmont

Andy and Ross went fishing off Cape Cod with a co-worker. They caught lots of Bass and just generally had a good time.


Andy and Frank


Timothy Totally "Loopy"

It is good to be home.

2744 Miles to Belmont

We took the northern route to Massachusetts stopping at Mount Rushmore and - - -

Niagara Falls

We got here the day before Timothy had his surgery.

Our Bags are Packed and We're Ready to Go

Olivia June Clement

Olivia June has a name as well as some very proud grandparents.

It's A Girl

Baby Girl Clement was born Sept 17 and came weighing 10 lbs, 7 oz and is 23 inches. There are no "bird legs" on this girl.


Her big brothers adore her. I am sure that there will be lots of help for mom and dad.


This little girl will be well loved

A Busy Fun August

The day after Katherine, Alyssa, Joseph and Timothy came to Utah we attended the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House.


On our way to the Wirkus/Egbert reunion.
The outfits weren't planned!


We took Hailey to Idaho with us to keep Alyssa company.
They really had a good time.


Taking a little break at the Wirkus family reunion.
One of my favorite pictures.
Grandpa Wirkus, Timothy and Katherine


Our sophisticated daughters.


A Little Wii Time


More Wii Time


It was fun having three of our five children in the same place.

Family Time

Following a are few samplings of August adventures.

David got a cool new phone. Seems it's a guy attraction.


Caleb and Mason wanting to play with Timothy


Alyssa and Hailey enjoyed spending time together. This is a sampling of the "sparkle and glitter" projects that they did with grandma.


We have all spent time snuggling with Timothy.


Here is the new tub in the beginnings of the bathroom.


It's a little hard to tell but this is the status of the new bathroom in the basement.

Bryce National Park and Grand Canyon

This has been a trip of "firsts" for us. Ross and I have never been to Grand Canyon and although I went to Bryce as a youth, we have never been there together. We have totally enjoyed the last two days. And, we found one advantage to getting old -- a lifetime pass to all the national parks!!! A bargain at $10.00!!


Ross at Bryce Canyon National Park talking to Katherine at Plymoth,MA

Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon

Standing up on the rock formation at Angel's Point, North Rim of Grand Canyon. Ross was not going to let go of that rock for anything!

Ross and Susan at North Rim of the Grand Canyon