Grady

* Now that is a face to love! Grady I hear your Mom made you a great big white board with holes in it for you and your brothers to throw footballs through. I think she is preparing you for the NFL,
*Tom and I are reading the Book of Mormon every night. I love that man,
* Had a smothered burrito today
*Put up a graceful sign that says, "Bless This Home And All Who Enter" above the booth early this morning.
* I am so looking foroward to going to Kelly's house on Thursday, three more days!
*Those enlightened have tasted of the heavenly gift and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the world to come. Hebrews6:4

Waiting

* So soft and innocent
* The weather has been amazing. Clear warm days and cool nights. The trees are turning yellow.
* Took Mom clothes shopping and we got her Christmas Presents.  She walks slower everyday. She is fragil. I pray that I can be with her when she dies. I hope Archie will come soon.
* I have such gratitude in my heart this morning! I am blessed.
* I am indexing every night and I love it! The computer and I are becoming better friends.
*For by my Spirit will I enlighten them, and by my power will I make known unto them the secrets of my will." D&D 76:10

California Flowers

* These flowers  will always remind me of the flowers by the pool at Laguna.
* Yesterday was the most wonderful day! The air was warm. Tom and I dug up all the geraniums and put them in the garage.
* Matt went to work at the Love Sack Store.
* Still no Sam
* In the cool of the evening we took pictures of Tom's horses.
* Elder Scott told us in conference to pray each day for someone who needs us.
* We are to become God-like men and women, to company with angels. . ."  John Pontius

Jenny

* Happy Birthday Sweet Jenny! I know you play basketball like Jamie, maybe you even look liked her too. It was so nice to have you in Wallsburg last night. I love your happy spirit. I can feel many good things coming into your life. You just gather them all in. I love you!

* Sam is gone! Dang! We went to Lake Powell with Jim and Judy and when we got home he was gone. I must look through the kitchen window a hundred times a day hoping to see him laying on the rug waiting for a piece of bread. My best walking buddy is no where to be found

Sam hear our call and find your way back home.

* We went for an evening drive in Jim's boat and stopped in the canyon where we used  to take the kids. The big overhang provided shade on a hot day. We would throw out air mattresses, turn on Out Of Africa and play for hours. Oh those were wonderful times. I will never forget them. Tom had a grand, relaxed look on his face as we boated. I think he loved being with his brothers!

* The kids came up for dinner last night. That always makes my whole month. The little girls water colored I must remember to some art project for them when they come. Lucy always asks me for one.

* Bret had shoulder surgery this week. I could tell it was hurting last night. So glad it is over. Hope he will feel better.

* Conference was wonderful. I think I have it recorded so I can listen again. I want to ask each morning what the Lord would have be do and they do it.

*Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father. .." D&C 29:5

Hot Dog

* I have been trying to download a picture for a month now with no luck, and then like magic one works. It is the dumbest feeling to be confused with all this technology. Tom and I sit at the TV and just laugh because we can't figure it out. I just need a live in grandchild. Yes I would love that!
* We are heading to Lake Powell this afternoon with Jim and Judy, and Dave and Lisa. I am so excited! Haven't been to Powell for 15 years. Tom is dragging his feet and he may still bail. We will just have to see. I have a sore throat and I ache, bummer. But I feel confident and I will be brand new in the morning.
* Up the street is a little grove of trees where the leaves are light pink and gold. Just the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen. I visit there several times a day. It seems to quiet my soul like nothing else. I even got Tom to come there once with me. When I get out in nature I am content with Wallsburg. Don't know why but winter always brings a lump in my throat. The house gets cold and Tom gets restless.  I must try to make things warm and happy.
* Bret goes in for surgery tomorrow on his shoulder. I pray things will go good for him. He has been hurting for a long time and not complaining about it. I have a good feeling things will be fine and he will feel better. Hope he is sleeping. Matt's knees are killing him. Kim has a crumbie test, and Kelly is still pregnant sick. Heck what is the deal?
* Conference is coming and I am holding my breath. It always goes way too fast. I want to be filled.
* Just finished Stephanie's book Heaven Is Here. What an amazing lady. I will never feel the same way about pain again. How she could go through a pregnancy getting so darn sick and already in so much pain, and not being able to take pain pills is more than I can imagine. I love how her family pulled together and cared her heavy load together. I hope our family would do the same.
*Connie Stratton's husband Mike died, and then her Dad died this week. My heart won't quit thinking about her.
* I love this picture! "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. . . surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.: Psalms 23:6

Matt

*Tonight I am weary from worrying about this person. How I wish I could crawl in his brain and see the world the way he does.
* Picked a handful of red raspberries today.
* The hay is almost in the barn, maybe tomorrow.
* Kim's MRI came out good!!!!!!! Best news of the month!
*I am sad about Kelly and our misunderstanding.
* I am reading The Triumph of Zion I am ready for Zion.
*"And then when the time comes that these calamities we read of shall overtake the earth, those that are prepared will have the power of translation, as they had in former times, and the city will be translated." John Taylor

Laguna

* Today I am thankful for a good night sleep.
* Waking up to my  love, who taught me last night "Don't Worry"
* Little Shawn who brought me a book lasts night to show me how he can read anything
* Bret organizing a barbecue with yummy meat we all loved
* Fly swatters on the back porch
* Feeling the excitement with the kids as school is starting
* Knelling around the table for family prayer
*"Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love." D&C 6:20

Breath

* I am grateful today for three little boys that I love, and their pretty Mom.
* I keep thinking of going to the cabin with Kim and her kids. Abbie opened the closet with excitement and said,"look here's the vacuum!" Everyone was thrilled to see the slot machine. Lucy liked touching the stuffed animals and all Jayne wanted to do is to take a nap in the crib upstairs. That would have lasted all of 10 seconds. Archie would have loved to watch how his grandchildren have tender memories of the cabin. I can almost smell the sour dough pancakes this morning.
* I just ate cup of Trifle with fresh raspberries.
*"Be grateful for what breaks your heart, because it brings you humility." Kris

A mistiy morning

* This picture touches my heart. I love the feel of mist in the air. The way Grady is looking up at his pretty Mom. Dax and Jase are holding on tight, but checking  for the little Vs that mean there is a  crab under the sand. Jamie thank you for patiently giving me all these many memories I can hold in my hand and relive often.
* Not sure what it is about the beach but it cleans my soul. The repeated sound of waves calmly washes away hurts. There is time to ponder.
* We weened the baby horses from their mothers and they are crying this morning. The Moms are just as sad.
* Tomorrow is Bret's Birthday. We are going down to lunch and to hear about their trip to Kansas with the Thompsons.
* In 3 Nephi we read about the 3 hour devestation that was followed 11 months later by the Savior's visit. Their were certain people who migrated to Bountiful, kind of like Bethlehem. This audience for Christ's coming is interesting to contemplate. It is comprised of people who self-selected. They came to observe normal religious duties. And as a result of that intention and commitment, they are present for a much greater event. Denver Snuffer.
* I would like to self select our family to the beach, maybe to the New Port Temple. I long to see those murals.

Love

*Oh to be young and in love!
*We had an incredable quiet, wonderful week at the beach
* Sharing tihe beach with Jamie's family was the best
* I got the greatest pictures to paint. o