"God is eagerly waiting for the chance to answer your PRAYERS and to fulfill your DREAMS. But He can't if you don't PRAY and He can't if you Don't DREAM." Jeffrey Holland

Thursday, May 26, 2011

It's Great to be a Grandma

It is great to be a Grandma. 
TODAY:  I called my sister who said with excitement in her voice, "Guess who is here!"  Of course, the answer is: Grandchildren!!!!!!!!!
TODAY: 5 year old Micah called on the phone, from Utah, "Hi. Grandma, I want to invite you to my Kindergarten graduation."  Of COURSE!  I will zoom Thither and Yon for you my darling.  But, can I really?  I want to!!!!!!!!! UTAH!!!!!!!!!
TODAY: Shannon is asking if we can babysit the weekend of their anniversary!!!!!!!!YES!!! I will.  Oh, dear can I?  Well, I hope so.
TODAY: Rebecca needs help planning Italia's baptism.  "Could you come earlier than you are planning to help me get organized?"  YES!!!!!!! Oh.  Wait.  Can I?
TODAY:  I will take a NAP.
Meanwhile let me introduce you to my adorable Grandson, Cooper, aka Indiana Jones.  He is 4.  Don't mess with him.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

April in Utah

Another Catch Up post for me.  Seems I am always behind on my posts.  Since I am probably the one who enjoys my blog the most...why apologize?  I am perfectly happy to read my 'old stories'.

The first weekend of April Craig and I drove to Utah.  Sunday we were at Joel's house watching General Conference with his family.



Craig and Micah played Conference Bingo


 Makayla and I made paper flower streamers for her bedroom
 Jeff joined us for the day


We celebrated Joel's birthday.  We all benefited from the delicious meals Lori made him for breakfast and dinner.  His birthday cake was bread pudding made with homemade bread.  Yumm.



Driving through Brigham on our way to visit Craig's Mother


 We spotted a temple in construction


 Sweet Mom.  Even though a fair amount of her memory has been erased by a stroke ( she thinks she is 105 years old) she still has her pleasant ways.


On the way to the zoo one day we drove right past Kelli's work!  So, we stopped to surprise her.


This was the ONE beautiful non rainy day of our trip. Weren't we fortunate?


 Micah dares to drink water



 Makayla and I spent a long time looking at the butterfly exhibit.  They are gorgeous.  Heavenly Father had fun creating these beauties.  There were red, white and blue ones.  Every color combination imaginable.  This one was neon.


Grandpa took the kids to the dollar store.


If you are a princess looking for a dress for the ball you would shop at Bliss.  This store sent Makayla and I into dithers. 


 We made Snow cones from SNOW!


It feels sad to pack up the house Craig's Mom has lived in for 60 years.  We spent much of our time during this trip deciding what to do with her belongings.  Some of them came home with us.  Craig is a super duper packer. 
 On the way to and from Utah we stayed with Sherrie and Reg in their 'mansion'. They hate to have it called that but a fact is a fact.  It was wonderful to see them and Jim and Nancy.  We ate together, caught up on all our families, talked about the pitiful state of our government, ate together, and laughed.  It was ...did I say we ate together?...such fun.
  We have been friends with Reg and Sherrie for 30 years! 


I wish I had a photo of Nancy.  When we were together I couldn't find my camera!!!