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!!!

Micah

MICAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!


This is Micah...the boy Grandma misplaced in her last post.
(You can't believe all the trouble I am having downloading photos. I think it is a setting in my computer because I had the same problem trying to download a photo to Facebook--which I just joined thanks to the many friends that keep inviting me)

He belongs to this cute family ( I am trying to make up for the countless tears that have been shed in behalf of forgotten Micah by giving him lots of attention)



Here Micah returns hand in hand with Uncle Jeff to our campsite after a successful day of swimming and fishing.

The county fair had a petting zoo.

Speaking of the FAIR!
Jeff, Krysta, Joel, Lori, Micah, Makayla and Craig and I all went to the fair together. This is one of Craig's and my favorite things to do-go to the fair! Well, we all wanted to have funnel cake. Since we had never heard of Mexican Funnel cake we thought we would share one and then get the traditional version later. AND since there were so many of us Craig decided to get the largest version. He had NO IDEA how LARGE LARGE would be!

How large was it? Strangers were taking pictures of it as Jeff carefully walked it over to the table where we all sat STUPIDFIED.

Notice Makayla eyeing it. It was larger than her head! than anyones head. And certainly larger than our combined stomachs!

We did our best...and no one ate the rest of the night.

The Draper Temple

My daughter -in law, Lori and I took Micah (4 years ) to the Draper Temple Open House. He wondered why he needed to wear his church clothes on a Monday. We tried to explain that a temple is a special place but how do you explain to a little one? Micah had been stricken with a bout of silliness lately and I wondered how this experience would go.

The temple is set between 2 mountain peaks on a ledge above the valley, just south of Salt Lake City.



It is beautiful outside as well as inside. Adorning the walls are beautiful paintings and murals each depicting the Savior in various ways. Jesus Christ is clearly the center of the temple.


As we walked through the rooms Micah would have questions and comments.
He was very curious about the baptismal font sitting on the backs of 12 oxen (he thought they were goats).



The instructional rooms had gorgeously painted walls of Utah mountains and valleys in the green summer and the yellow fall.



Sensing the reverence and holiness Micah suggested that we fold our arms as we walked.
His most memorable remark was, "this church is cool."

You are right, Micah, this is a cool church. I feel so grateful to be a member of it. It is my dearest blessing to have been married in a temple of God for time and all eternity to the man of my dreams. Pondering the significance of the temple blessings in the life of our family makes my love and appreciation for Jesus Christ boundless. Together with Heavenly Father, He has provided a way for families to return to God's presence to dwell for eternity.
That is truly, "cool."

Some Sweet Moments

Bobba (on the right) and her sister Marylynn are devout BYU football fans. We were all together for the tragic game with U of U.

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Craig enjoyed a sweet conversation with his beloved uncle Reese who is bed-bound. His bed is in the living room of their home. He is a gentle man who has suffered for many years from various health problems. He has been patient and optimistic through it all. Aunt Marylynn and their daughters take good care of him

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We formed a craft team Sunday night and made paper chains for both Makayla and Micah to count down the days to Christmas











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Making birthday cupcakes for Micah's pre-school

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Your beautiful Christmas tree

November 22, 2008

Hobby Lobby. We went in search of some crafts to do together when we went to Arizona. We found lots of fun things.



After Micah asked for Silly Putty and I said 'Yes'

Makayla asked if she could have something. She wanted a flower bouquet for her bedroom



Later we went to Bobba's (Great Grandma Horton) house. Makayla and I did some house cleaning.

November 20, 2008

Makayla and Micah,

Grandpa and I came for a visit. Your dad picked us up at the airport late Thursday night. You two were supposed to be asleep when we came in. Your mom had told you we would be at your home Friday morning knowing that you would never get to sleep if you knew we were coming that night. The plan backfired. Even though it was close to 10 pm you both were in your rooms wide AWAKE. So, Grandpa and I entered the house on our tiptoes and sat in the family room whispering to your parents. Soon Micah came through the family room to the kitchen to get a drink of water. At the sound of his footsteps I flew to the floor hiding by the couch so as to not be seen. Grandpa sat there frozen. Micah simply got his water and returned to his room. We did it I hid and Grandpa froze we were genius! A moment later you came running out of your room, "Grandma!" FOILED! We were ratted on.


To tell you the truth-Grandpa and I were delighted we didn't have to wait until morning to see you. But, getting to sleep was another thing. No! you can't sleep in the queen bed with us all night! But, we love you.

This shows you both jumping on our bed.

Micah is a Soccer Player

Micah attended his very first soccer practice today.

Before leaving the house he willingly posed for photos
with the press (Grandma).

Daddy took him to meet his new team.

When told to get in a circle the team of 3 year olds
didn't know what that meant.
There is a lot to learn about soccer when you are 3.

Micah's favorite part of the practice? TREATS!