Thanksgiving is upon us and you know what that means......yep! Gingerbread! What's that you say? You were expecting me to say turkey? Oh no. Every year at this time my friend Andrea and I go a little nutsy with a gingerbread project to enter into the Downtown Gingerbread Walk in Logan. For full details and pictures feel free to visit our blog. http://gingerbreaddelirium.blogspot.com

Halloween 2010

This year we borrowed Halloween costumes from our next door neighbors. It was so nice not to worry about making costumes or coming up with money for them! I'm a fan of costume swaping. Joshua was a knight -- doesn't his hair work perfectly? Andrew was a skeleton, and Caitlin was just her cute little self with some festive additions. Mayfield had a trunk-or-treat, which was fun. But no one in this town actually trick-or-treats. It was strange not to go door to door with the kids. They were a little dissapointed about it, but they still got their fair share of candy, which in the end is what it is all about!

Camp Chair Cinema

With our recent move to this beautiful little town we have come upon a couple of logistical problems. One, our new home has no room for our home theater; and two, Mayfield has no theater at all. Our solution: set up our theater for the town of Mayfield! We have spent the last month installing our theater components in Mayfield town hall. the mayor allowed us to use a room in the basement that is just perfect. We made sound treatments, curtains, light blockers, and component shelving. We have been having so much fun! The theater is called Camp Chair Cinema because everyone has to bring their own seating. Admission is $1, which will hopefully cover all the operating costs and repairs.

The grand opening is this coming weekend, with a double showing of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." I sure hope people will come! :)



This is the entrance - through the concessions lobby area. That is a suggestions/movie request board.

A shot of the theater area through the dividing curtain. It seats around 25 people.

This is the concessions area. And in the back right corner is the component cabinet.

We made the ruffly sound curtains with dowels and fabric, super cheap. The window is covered by a pressboard covered with batting and fabric. Very simple, and effective.

The black tape designates the center isle. We thought it would be a good idea to have a way for people to get in and out. The doors in the theater area are always closed and locked. That way you have to exit and enter via the concessions stand! *evil laugh...ha ha ha!!

Looking back from the screen into the lobby area. The curtains were difficult to make, and didn't turn out as well as I had hoped, but now I have experience for next time.

Some reasons to love Joshua

He's super cute with those luscious brunette locks

He has one of the smartest brains this side of the Mississippi.

Caitlin loves him best.

He's a fabulous helper whenever Mom asks.

He can do wicked cool scooter tricks.

He loves to do right - he just doesn't get how to lie or sneak.

I'm so glad we have Joshua in our family.

Good Grief

This has been such a long and exhausting two weeks. I've learned things about myself, and my family that I never knew. I've been north and south again and again with a cranky newborn and a sick 4 year old. I've learned new technology on my computer and dredged up photos that no one has looked at in decades. I reconnected with some siblings, and felt a rift with others. I watched my husband's family deal with their grief and loss over an aunt while feeling guilty because my tears were not for her. I've gained a fresh perspective on my state of being. l love my home, my family, my own identity.

I will always miss James. I've struggled with the thought that maybe I didn't love him as much as my other family members did, because I just never could let it all go and "cry it out." But in quiet moments - when no one is expecting anything of me - I see clearly how much I looked up to my biggest brother. I always thought he was the most impressive mind, the quickest witt, and the most dashing countenance. I loved him. I loved him without him ever really knowing how much. We used to play a mind game - everytime I saw him I would throw my arms around him and tell him I loved him. I knew it made him uncomfortable and I liked to watch him squirm. He would almost always answer with some avoidance, "okay" or "sounds good." But there were a few times, I remember them because they shocked me, when he actually answered with "I love you too."

I will always be grateful for that simple memory. We were not close in age, physical proximity, personality, hobbies, etc. But I loved and idolized James, and I hold to the fact that he loved me too. I'll say it one more time: "James, I love you!"

And with that, I want to quote a bit from a Dr. Suess book that has been stuck in my head. It answers the very profound question, "What now?"

All Alone!

Whether you like it or not,

Alone will be something

you'll be quite a lot.

But on you will go

though the weather be foul.

On you will go

though your enemies prowl.

On you will go

though the Hakken-Kraks howl.

Onward up many

a frightening creek,

though your arms may get sore

and your sneakers may leak.

On and on you will hike.

And I know you'll hike far

and face up to your problems

whatever they are.

So, on we go everyone... knowing better now how much love and pain affects each one of us. So make your love count for all it is worth.

My Brother

James Lenard Jaussi passed away September 30, 2010. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah September 9, 1969. He is survived by his father Clair John Jaussi, his mother Carolyn Shipley Jaussi, his sisters Heather Jaussi (Bruce), and Laura Jaussi (Barlow) and his brothers Jonathan Lyle Jaussi and Joseph Clair Jaussi. He is also survived by his grandmothers, Donna Shipley Peterson and Marilyn Jaussi. He is a graduate of Timpview High School. He served a 2 year LDS mission in the Nashville, Tennessee mission. He is also a graduate of Utah Valley University and William and Mary College of Law. We loved him dearly and we shall miss him sorely.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Provo Peak 7th Ward, 200 North 500 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call on Tuesday, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm October 5, 2010 at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah and Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 am at the church. Graveside Service and burial will be held at the Preston, Idaho Cemetery 1451 North 800 East, Preston, Idaho, following the services.

door knob hole

Andrew and the 100 year old house had a fight yesterday...I think the house won.