Update 2019

Hello again, it's been awhile.  I haven't posted since 2012 and it's now 2019.  So many events,
moments, tears and laughter in 7 years.  I am 77 years old since Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.  Bob passed away in Dec. 2016 and is buried in Tonaquint Cemetery here in St. George, Utah, where I live
with VaVaVoom Vanessa and Jackson,, my two beautiful Ragdoll Cats.  More to follow.

Carol's art

Dance recital 2013

Halloween 2012

We had a beautiful night for Halloween. We gave out bracelets and necklaces and sunglasses instead of candy this year and the kids loved. Av and family stopped by to show us their costumes.

Scott & Heather arrived

S & H arrived this morning at 3 AM to stay with us for extended period while Scott's health improves and Heather enjoys getting to know the family better. We are so happy to have them here.

O.C.C. Obcessive, Compulsive, Cleaning

Pantry is ordered and clean after having too voles (a type of mice) in it for 2 weeks. We bought canisters to put all of the cellophane wrapped food in as they enjoy eating through those.

Searching by Carol Gerlach

The thoughts come in
Both truth and sin.
Dear God, show me the right.
Give me guidance and sight!

This world, this place-
I miss your face!
The joy and love,
Please send down from above.

Each tender mercy,
I am embrace.
Each moment of reflection,
Brings me to a place
Where we can be,
Just you and me!

Spirit to spirit inside me dwells
The light of Christ all fear to dispel

You nurture me sweetly,
With thoughts from thee
Obedient, radiant, you reach out to me

I feel your touch
Through a child's embrace!
I feel your kiss
As wind upon my face!

I search for your beauty
Above all else.
In every flower and creation so fine!
Searching, you are there
I see you every time!

Nana goldilocks new bed

Some of my younger children friends Call me sister Goldilocks because they can't say sister Gerlach. Just like Goldilocks I'm really like trying and changing my bedrooms. This is my latest creation which is upstairs after moving out of my bedroom downstairs to make room for Heather and Scott who are coming to stay with us for several months.

IT'S MY FAVORITE SO FAR JUST RIGHT! NOT TOO HARD, NOT TO SOFT, NOT TOO HIGH and not TO LOw--JUST LIKE GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS STORY!

Watercolor classes in October

Jessica Lindsey And Juli Call Did a super job on their first class of painting watercolors. I have two other students that weren't able to make it on the first day of class.

Bob in Sprinkler mode

Bob installed and worked very hard on Avalie's yard this summer. He put in sprinklers, a backflow Regulator, Water pressure valve And several items that I'm not even aware of. He got a good tan, a good workout and did a great job.

Our very own Girl Scout Brownie

TM is very proud to be a Brownie and walked over the bridge at her ceremony.

September birthday girl

What a precious dollie our little SR is. Cheri Helped her put on her birthday presents and send us this darling picture of her fifth birthday

Portland & Cannon Beach

September 27, 2012 I was able to go and visit Scott and Heather in Seattle. I stayed for about two weeks. on one of the weekends, Heather and I drove down to Portland to see where we used to live and the little house.

We visited with Barbara Clark Hovorka and went to church and Gen Conf on Oct 7. Then We drove to Camp 18 and on down to Cannon Beach. We hiked up to Ecola state park to enjoy the beautiful vistas. Then we rushed home to watch the beautiful sunset by Haystack Rock after visiting the little town of Seaside. We both had a wonderful fun time together!! How I love my sweet daughter-in-law !!!

A Broken Arm or 2

K Broke both arms playing on the monkey bars on Sunday at his Oma's house. Ice packs every 20 minutes the last four days, a trip to the emergency room and the bone specialist Revealed two bones broken in each arm and that he would stay in splints for three weeks then Hopefully bones would be repairing themselves and they could put a cast on each arm for another three weeks. Many prayers have been set for him, Meals and cookies and friends has stopped over, And a blessing for me is being able to stay with him every day from 10 o'clock to 5 o'clock and help Avalie So she can teach the other three children their homeschooling and I can answer Kimball Needs.
In addition to the broken arms and the fence is being installed at their house in the backyard and with the help of friends and a lot of the work themselves sod is being laid.

B boy turns 4

Today was a special day as I took my little grandson B's gift over To his house and watched him open his card with his four dollars -- one dollar for each year that he is old. Also we gave him two little books about the toy story Which was his favorite gift Of the things that I brought today.

Wicked

Av, Ree & Trent joined me for a delightful evening at the musical Wicked. We ate at Olive Garden then show the show. We had great seats. Trent bought me a charm bracelet that I wear a lot and love! The girls got tees and he bought a hoodie. I do appreciate A & T taking me along and Cheri coming too.

More on motherhood

Thought I would share with you my motherhood status. I have 4 grown kids. Two boys ( now grown men) and two daughters who are mothers too. I have been blest with 17 grand kids. Ages 18 to 6 months. Three of my children and all grands live hereby. Two children live here in Eagle Mt. One in Syracuse. Ut and one in Seattle.

Things in Eagle Mt. have turned out to be very windy this last couple of days actually the whole week the wind is blowing. The tulips and flowers and trees are in bloom the lawns are green and we're watering them and cutting and fertilizing. Its springtime in the mountains.
I got a Swing glider for my Mothers day gift. Just what I asked for. Hubby put it together for me on our back patio.
Libby Hancock is bringing over some bulbs to plant in my yard.
I bore my testimony on Sun. And especially shared my thoughts on what it means to be meek. Meek means having the courage to control one's strength. Think how mighty Christ was. He could have destroyed his enemies with a word but used his strength to bless not hurt. He was a true example of meekness. Each of us has a choice to follow Christ's example and control our strength and power to bless.

Lisa and Paul's wedding reception in Utah

Lisa and Paul's wedding reception was one of the funnest times I've had in a long time. I had arranged for five young women to come and help serve and they did. One of the young women is a great friend of mine and her picture is down below and she is working in the kitchen. She is one of the students that comes and takes art lessons from me and lives across the street. We made the boutonnieres and corsages and bridesmaids bouquets out of purple and yellow calla lilies and there's a photo below.

Cheri made the cake and it was truly a work of art. Everyone said it was delicious. Cheri made us a layer in the cake that was gluten-free for me and Lisa to be able to eat it.

The place for the wedding was beautiful. It is called the Talons Cove golf club and has a gorgeous view of the lake and mountains.

Lisa and Paul planned the entire reception and it was so much fun! There were about 200 people there most of them Lisa's friends. Paul's family and our family including Avalie and Trebt and their children, Cheri and her daughter, Brett and Vickiand their 10 kids. Of course Lisa is their oldest