Sunday, November 28, 2010

A Happy Thanksgiving

A Happy Thanksgiving
This year was pretty different.  We only had 3 for Thanksgiving dinner, Lincoln, Randy, and I.  To make it better we went to our  new favorite place!!  Island Park.  It is so beautiful there in the winter.  There was 3 feet of beautiful snow.  When it snows it comes straight down in, big, gentle,snow flakes.  It is so peaceful, just to watch it snow.  The trees are heavy with snow, and you have to make good use of the shovels. 
    We weren’t alone long.  Hilary, Dan, and their kids, and Luke , Lisa and girls came up for a couple of days.  We had a great time snowmobiling, on perfect snow, taking walks, eating, and enjoying each other. 

      We have much to be thankful for.  The Savior,  of course, is at the top of our list. Without him, nothing in our lives would matter.   We are also grateful for our missionary, who we really miss.  We are so grateful for our family. Grateful for  airplanes, and cell phones, so we can get to our talk to those who are far away.  WE are grateful for the laughter of children, and the sweetness of babies.  WE are grateful for our parents, and brothers, and sisters.  WE are grateful for the prospects of being with you all forever.  WE hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Is there anything more wonderful than a new baby?

We are so happy to welcome KELLEN COLE to our family.
He was born  to Lyndi and Zach November 10, 2010.
 He comes to the cutest family of boys, a darling relieved mother, and a very proud dad………….  The ballgames just keep adding up!!!
He is number 14 for Randy and I, and thanks to Clarissa number 15 is on the way.




WE love this grandparent plan!!   Thank you Heavenly Father for sending such sweet ones to bless our lives!!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

IT PAYS TO HAVE GOOD FRIENDS

 


It doesn’t get much better than spending a week with Great Friends.   Our dinner club ( of about 26 years) went to San Diego to Jack and Lorna Hoopes new second home.  Their home felt like we were at a resort.  Everything we could have asked for. It didn't hurt that it was in the 70's there, and snowing at home.   We loved every minute.  We went to the San Diego Temple twice, went to the beach, rode bikes by the beach, and my personal favorite, I got to ride with Jack on his Harley.  I felt like I was "Soaring over California".  I could smell the limes, and oranges as we drove by them. 
What we did the most was Laugh.  Everyone is so fun to be with.  We never run out of things to talk about. 
  We also got to spend an afternoon with Marsha Uday, and Natasha, which was an added bonus to our trip.  We loved seeing them, and enjoying the Sawhney hospitality complete with a wonderful home cooked meal a la’ Marsha. 
      I was actually very excited to get home however, as Kellen Cole had been born to Lyndi and Zach while we were away.  That didn’t even make the snow seem too bad.


Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Our Alaskan Son



 
I thought you might like to see a few pictures of our missionary.  Rhett is loving the beauty of Alaska.  He is finding out that it is much easier to catch fish, than to catch men, but when you do, how SWEET IT IS !!!
On the back this one says "this is a hug for you mom, I love you this much".  It makes me cry every time I see it.  He's a pretty cute kid, who is growing up alot.