20th Anniversary!

20 years ago Jeff and I were married. We chose March kind of hoping for a romantic rainy day. I awoke that morning to a beautiful California sun shiny day. Some of my brides maids had spent the night at my condo and some were arriving so we could get ready together. Jeff was knocking at my door, they told him it was bad luck to see me before the wedding but I let him in. He handed me a velvet box with a beautiful pearl necklace in it and he reminded me how happy he was to be marrying me that day. Later it did cloud up and sprinkle a bit and my Dad said "Martha I think you might get your rain". After a whole lot of photos, tears of joy, vows, with family and friends we were married. As we left for our honeymoon Missy was still crying and holding on to me, I still can't figure out if she was happy or sad for us, we probably should've just brought her with us. In 1999 we renewed our vows and were sealed to our children for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles temple. We celebrated last night with our girls, Jeff made a great steak dinner. Matt called and wished us a Happy Anniversary. We will continue to celebrate this weekend at the Temple and go out for a nice dinner, just the two of us. Marriage and raising kids takes a lot of LOVE and a lot of WORK, we are so thankful for family and dear friends we consider family, we love you, and appreciate all the support you've given us throughout the years.

The Holidays

We enjoyed Christmas with the kids this year. It's so nice to have all 5 of them home. We took it very easy. We did some last minute shopping around town and even saw Santa. Matt and I delivered Christmas for the church to a couple of homes which is always rewarding yet for me I wish I could do more. Matt worked in Sun Valley at the chocolate factory, so he was really one of Santa's helpers and they were very busy up there. He did learn some secret recipes and did their banking etc. Nicole has been home focusing on applying to various universities. Her two girlfriends from high school came home from college and they all stayed up talking until 2-3 am

on several nights so that was great, I know she misses them. Lauren took time away from swim and performed with a caroling group she's in, they caroled at the Ambassador of Spains home for his Christmas party and he gifted them their trip to Disneyland in California where they will perform later in the year. Chloe is doing well in debate, still causing a stir as the class clown in many classes and we are at a loss when we get called in to discuss the matter (any parenting tips on that would be appreciated). Sara did well in 7th grade girls Basketball and will start with a new tournament team next week. I am still watching babies and Jeff is managing to stay busy. We just had a great class in R.S. on organizing your home and without my friend Lisa (she's a pro at organization) I am lost, so this class has motivated me to keep, toss, or donate and I am on a roll so I best get back to it! Happy New Year to everyone! Lots of Love, the Looneybergs

Fall is in the AIR!

I was prompted by a pushy, friend to update my blog.......and she's a good friend so I suppose I will do what she says. Fall is in the air, homecoming is at the high school this week, lots of floats for the parade, bon-fires and football games. Matt is living in an apt. about 2 hours away and visits home every weekend so far and I hope he keeps coming home but I think as his school work increases and his hours at work increase that wont be the case. Nicole is still far, far away but will be home from Singapore soon to start her Senior year in high school. Lauren is swimming everyday, doing school choir, and enjoys being a sophmore. Chloe is a handful, thin as a rail, maybe our next model? she enjoys school, babysitting, speaking Spanish, and will start tennis soon. Sara (my baby) finally had braces put on, she's likes 7th grade, spending time with her friends and mommy, she misses her bff in CA (Lisa) and she's undecided on a sport this spring yet I am sure she'll ski this winter a lot. I am getting excited for the month long celebration of Halloween to begin, love all my daycare babies, and am just thrilled to be 47........lol, that's a joke, I am happy to be healthy and thankful to be so blessed. Jeff is working and always looking for more work.......he's lucky most of the carpenters he knows don't have much going on. We go to the movies a lot (for the popcorn) and a bike ride now and again. OHHHHHHHHHHHH I took a photo at the Bellevue Cemetery...........look at it and tell me what you think (I think I am done ghost hunting). On that note I will post some photo's and just say thanks for all the Birthday wishes and being so caring, XO.

Congratulations Matthew!

Congratulations Matt, we love you and couldn't be more proud of you! Matthew graduated from

high school on Wed. evening. He will attend Idaho State University in the fall. Matt is a four year national debate qualifier and while he has always been interested in law he is registered in the pre-dental program ISU offers. At Wood River HS Matt finished the Med Tech and Pharmacy Academy's. He enjoyed working on cadavers and watching procedures at the hospital.

Our little Chloe is not to be forgotten, she graduated from 8th grade and will now join Nicole and Lauren at Wood River HS, congratulations Chloe! Chloe enjoys school and track and has been scouted 5 times now for modeling. At 5' - 10" tall, 97 lbs. and 13 years old she is waaaaay too young but it may be in her future if she's interested.

The rest of the kids are doing well, Nicole will take off soon for the summer and return Sept. 30. Lauren just finished her first musical and did great, is now swimming, in choir, and drama. Sara is busy, my wing man, we stick together! Jeff and I stay busy as usual.

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Turkey Day!

So recently a few things have happened with us. We finally had Matt's court of honor, Wed. in our home. Matt spoke to a small group that helped with the project. Matt also had his braces removed after SIX long years. As a mother I was so excited to see him and get his senior photo's

done etc. and he smiled a big grin and there, in the front, one big GREY dead tooth. "Oh I forgot to tell you I got hit in the mouth during a wrestling tournament and DIDN'T HAVE MY MOUTH GUARD IN!!!!" So he enjoyed Thanksgiving feast coming off a root canal in preparation for a bleaching of that front tooth.

We've been going to movies lately, New Moon, The Blind Side. It's been nice spending time together. I cry daily at the thought of My baby boy leaving for college.......he won't consider the

at home online thing? I am enjoying every minute with my kids. We had five in a row, they have entered and finished many stages in life. The diaper stage, the elementary age, the high school,

age, and we're entering the college stage and I am not sure I am ready nor will I ever be. I have really great kids and don't care to share them with the world :( They have other ideas and I will support them.

Well we are of course more thankful than ever for having WORK, a home, food, clothing, all the

basics that we take for granted, we have our Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ to thank

for our blessings. We miss all of our friends and family in CA, AZ, UT, Canada and hope you all had a woderful Thanksgiving!