STAGE I- Demolition

Well, if you have been reading our blog, you will know that we are in the beginning stages of renovation of Kris's grandma's home in Sandy. We will be moving in in August and have a great deal of work to do before we can move in or we will be homeless or pitching a tent in the back yard :)
Here are some of the beginning photos. We were pleased as punch to discover hard wood floors under the aging carpet. So enjoy!!



This is the smaller living room as you first come into the house. Notice the lovely yellow/orange shag and the purpleish 1940's couch and chair...




AHHH...no more yellow/orange shag! And look at that hardwood. Good thing Kris was wearing the mask...he found a decomposed mouse (skeleton) EEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!




Kris and Nate working hard. This carpet was probably 1950's sears brand. It was soooo heavy and had this plastic backing that was sooo thick. And then the lovely orange pad underneath!! NEATO!




One last picture from yesterday...we got a ton done in about 5 and a half hours! YAHOO. Next stop...removing the wood burning stove and tackling the kitchen!! SO MUCH STUFF!!!

alphabet tag

I thought this was a cute idea as well.
Ok, it is sunday, gorgeous outside and I am bored...so here goes
ABC's "getting to know you" TAG

A- Attached or single: Attached forever!

B- Best Friend: Kris

C-Cake or Pie: Depends.. Chocolate mousse cake is to die for, but I love certain pies as well

D-Day: Well, it used to be Friday because I was off from work, but now I quit my job, I think I like all the days (but saturday is making a quick rise to the top because everyone is home)

E- Essential Item: Mascara and chapstick of some form (especially like bath and body works)

F- Favorite Color: Red for me...browns, teals, ice blues and charcoals for the house

G-Gummi Bears or Worms: If they came in Dark Chocolate flavor I would take either

H-Home town: Bountiful, Ut, Pleasant View, Ut, Cohasset, MA

I- Indulgences: Dark Chocolate, Back rubs from Kris, Me Time

J- January or July?: July...Its my birthday month

K-Kids: 3 amazing ones.

L-Life is incomplete without: Kris, Kids, Dogs, Color, Bread baking, Good friends, Phone calls, Internet, Blogging, Digital Scrapbooking etc etc etc

M- Marriage Date: Jan 3, 1991

N- Number of Siblings: 2 sisters, 2 brothers

O- Oranges or Apples: I think I like oranges better.

P- Phobias or Fears: Flying, heights, spiders and snakes...especially snakes, anything happening to my kids

Q- Quote: I love quotes! Imagination is the canvas for life

R- Reason To Smile: Our house is ALL clean and ready for people to look at and buy. It feels sooooo good to be soooo clean!!

S- Season: Fall.. I love the Crisp air, the chill, the leaves changing, the smells.
Then it would be spring...for the same reasons.

T- Tag Four: Leona,Deanna, Brittany, Teresa...If you read this, consider yourself tagged..try this on your blog

U- Unknown fact about me: I secretly wanted to be a drummer in a band...

V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Well, I am not a vegetarian, but I could be. Meat is not really my thing

W- Worst Habit: Procrastination

X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Well, for me, ultrasounds were always a good thing because I was preganant and they were looking at sweet baby, but x-rays usually involved bad things, like my rock climbing accident, sprained ankles, teeth (root Canal) :(

Y-Your favorite food: In the summer, anything watery like melons and berries

Z: Zodiac Sign: Leo

You Might Call Us CRAZY!

Yep, you might call us crazy, because we have announced that we are moving AGAIN! Some people are just not meant to stay in one spot for too long a period. I would love to say this is our final move..that we will never move again. But that just cannot be set in stone yet, I mean, One day I would like to serve a mission with dear husband, one day, I would like to live near an ocean, so as you can see, this may not be the final move, HOWEVER. I can see myself growing old in this home, especially once we renovate it and add on. I can see myself on a snowy December night, lounging in front of the fireplace and reading a good book whilst my kids hang out around me, or grandkids, one day, come to stay and play. I can see myself in the renovated garden, planting, harvesting, taking in the dark earth. I can see a pond (or better yet, a pool) with candles and lillies floating on it, while music plays and people come for a bbq or games or to sit by the firepit. Maybe one day there will be a wedding reception there, in the back yard...maybe the dogs will run and frolic and chase the ball and the birds.
But for now, we rest asured that this is the right decision for us. It is a sacrifice but a blessing as well. You see, it is our time to get prepared for the days ahead. To plan for our family. To make sure goals are met. It is our time to give service to Kris' grandma, who will be 100 in august. To help her financially. To give some measure of service back to a woman who has loved us unconditionally. Who has listened and agreed, who has loved and been so full of energy and joy. She is remarkable.What a blessing to serve her now!
So you might call us crazy, but when you look at this experience through our eyes and our hearts, you will just call us Blessed!

picture tag

My nephew Michael and his wife did this picture tag on their blog and I thought it would be fun to post my answers here. If you feel so inclined, try it on your blog as well.
And for those of you who havent heard yet, WE ARE MOVING IN AUGUST to Sandy, Utah
I will post more about that later!

Hometown:Bountiful,Utah Until I was 12



Then we moved to Pleasant View, Utah until I was 16



Then To Cohasset, Massachusetts



My goal for next year: To head back to college





Favorite Place: The Ocean



Favorite Color: RED



Favorite Food: Mostly Seafood (but not the chewy, slimy stuff) I am more of a halibut, salmon, crab and lobster kindof gal!


Where I live now: Clearfield, Utah, but we are moving to Sandy, Utah





Where I want to live: By the ocean


Favorite TV show:


Place I'd like to go: Tuscany, Italy



OR Scotland:



Age I will be on my next birthday: 41

SHE MADE IT

I just thought I would let you know that Caitlyn did a tremendous job on her audition yesterday. She made it through to the finals on the 4th of july. She will be performing around 4pm at Fisher Park in Clearfield. If any of you can make it, please do, as the audience gets to vote for their 2 favorite contestants as well!!
YEAH CAITLYN!
We are especially appreciative of Deanna Gardner for her help. She listened to Caitlyn sing and gave her good tips on getting her sound right where it needed to be. It really helped in the expression of the song and she really held her own!

Clearfield Idol

Just an update (from mom this time)
Caitlyn is auditioning for Clearfield Idol on Saturday!
She is singing the Mandy Moore song "Only Hope"
Wish her luck!!

life as an ALMOST teen

Hey every body its caitlyn (again).So my life is crazy as an almost teen.Evert thing is going on from parents dancing in the store...(crazy i know)...to getting bit by my brothers EVIL hamster...(he may look inocent,...but looks can be decieving.
So im pretty sure your guys's parent dont embarass you with showing off there lame dance moves to you...in the store let alone! all though i am glad my mom made my dad stop at the"flayling of arms and shaking of your butt"move...(that was SOOOOOOOOO embarassing)but im glad they stopped:D
Then my brother goes away for 2-3 weeks leaving behind his hamster in my care...smart move nick...(NOT).His evil hamster bit my finger and broke the skin...):(
My hamster is sooo much fatter than nicks (and cuter too).oh my hamsters name is edward,jacob emmett,jasper,carlilse,charlie,huddini,cullen,black,swan,polson cute name huh?
nicks is named appolus brutis servilius crazy name.

WELL ON TO A DIFERENT SUBJECT

I just did 'GREASE' for a school play it was awesome i got to play the part of MARTY (you know the one with a kagillion boyfriends fits me perfectly huh?(sarcastic tone))

And yesterday i went to lagoon. it was fun for the most part. i rode tilt a whirll till i tilted and hurled:D. it was fun and crazy....Okay the odessy was not fun and i got wet from it in ice cold wet rain and dried up by going on the 'LADY BUG BOP AND THE DINO DROP'Which didnt make it any better.


well its bed time even for me...(which is crazy)

so good night and sleep tight!

caitlyn polson

I Miss Nick

I miss my sweet sweet boy. Where has he gone you ask? He had the opportunity come up to be able to go spend 2 or 3 WEEKS in Colorado!! I looked into his big chocolate brown eyes and when he asked with that apprehensive "Mom, can I go", I just couldnt say no. He is staying with our dear friends, The Walkers, But I miss him terribly already. I walked into the house after he left and already an emptiness encompassed my heart. It is amazing to me the spirit our children bring into our homes and our hearts. Kris said "this is awful, why did you let him go"?? He said that Nick is our son who still likes to hug mom and dad and come and talk to us. He is an amazing young man!
And to make matters worse, Nate leaves for Youth Conf. tomorrow. It will be just Caitlyn, Kris and I...and of course..the dogs! I told Nate, that is it, you cant serve a mission and be gone 2 years..it will just be too hard on my tender mommy heart! He laughed and said, Ok, are you going to tell Heavenly Father that you wont allow me to serve him??? I guess not, but If I miss them like this now, Heavenly Father better protect my heart and bouy me up when they go on missions or I will never make it.
We have now decided that all 3 of our kids will have to live by us forever!!