Mary's 9th Birthday Party

What a happy time this was as Lisa and Bryken played the piano, the kids danced and whirled and we ate cake, of course.

High Priests Christmas Party

We had such a loving party with lots of food, laughter and song. Thanks to those who came and shared their Christmas spirit and friendship.

Thanksgiving 2009 plus

We celebrate Thanksgiving, Bob's birthday, our Anniversary and Benson's birthday on the same day each year and it's great. What fun we had with the food, family and spirit of Thanks-giving.

Thankful

Seems incredible that I haven't written on this blog since July. So here I am checking in and it's already November the "thankful" season. So many things to be grateful for that I want to share. Because I know and love my Savior, Jesus Christ and Father in Heaven, I am filled with gratitude. Next comes my sweet hubby, and 4 loving children, 14 grands and the sweetest cat alive. Every day I am blest with food to eat, clothes to wear and a roof over my head from Heavenly Father. But he gives me so much more -- beauty everywhere. I see clouds of white, skies of blue, flowers of orange and yellow. This season the pumpkins and apples are ripe.
I am also grateful for the trials of life, the pain, the need to turn to God in prayer and supplication. So much more to be grateful for that I will ponder and share another day.

Rex 7th Birthday party

A great time was had as Rex opened presents (Mary helped a lot), cut the cake (Mary offered help here too), and put out his candles with fingers.

Bob teaches Webelos Science

Brett and Vicki are the scout leaders for the Webelos pack and asked Bob to teach the Science part of their activity for this summer. He did a great job with several scientific experiments.

4th of July

What a great day we had with our Ward Breakfast and family barbecue.

Lehi RoundUp Days Fine Arts Contest

Friday I received the official letter from the jurors for the Fine Arts Contest in Lehi. One of my pieces, Country Road, was chosen to be in the contest on July 19th. There will be a reception and winners announced. There are 3 categories: Drawing, Sculpture, Painting. Mine is in the Painting category as it is an oil 24 x 36.

Eagle Mountain Pony Express Days Parade

We had so much fun marching in the parade and throwing candy. Avy's family were real troopers and rode their bikes and walked with me riding my tryke and throwing candy at the crowd with so much joy.

Happy Mothers Day

What a wonderful day this has been! Scott called from Seattle, Brett and Vicki gave me a bouquet, Cheri sent this wonderful photo of us at her wedding reception several years ago and Avy and Trent had us over for the most delicious dinner. I am so blessed to have such wonderful kids that I love so much and are tender and caring to their mom.