Busy, Beautiful, and Uplifting

The days are really busy lately!  We enjoyed a grandson staying over during his Spring break, family games, household projects, Senior luncheon, sewing, genealogy, and a delightful Easter.  Love the Spring Time!  The beauty has been the Spring everywhere.  We were able to go to Temple Square with our son, his wife, and their 17 month old son.  They had wanted to get some good Spring pictures and the grounds at the Temple are magnificent!  Huddy loved to run, see the water features, and play in the dirt.  He laughed and pulled faces at the camera.  It was such a delightful time filled with fun and beauty!  They got some darling pictures and made lots of memories.
Easter Sunday was uplifting!  We had a lovely Sacrament Meeting and could feel the Spirit as we contemplated the miracle of the Atonement and Resurrection.  I am so thankful for the blessing I have to repent and be forgiven.  I know that my Savior loves me and that I will commit my life to Him.  Today we had the opportunity to go to the Temple and participate in an ordinance session, do initiatory, and do Sealings.  It was a very special day and I felt the love of my Heavenly Father.  That gave me uplifting joy that will carry me through the rest of the week.  I am blessed.

Family is everything

We enjoyed lots of family time this weekend.  We had one family come and play Pinochle Friday night.  We enjoyed attending Church with them on Sunday.  We had our children and their families come for dinner Sunday evening.  It was so much fun to catch up with their busy lives and share a lot of laughs and memories.  It was fun to play Pinochle and watch the kids enjoying each other as they played.  We are so blessed to have such a special family!

What a Weekend!

I had great intentions--make soup, listen to Conference, get journal caught up.  I did make soup and muffins--love that.  I did get my journal caught up--Yay!  Listen to Conference--a little bit...
Fortunately I did record the Sessions and I'm going to listen to each talk as I find time.  I am thankful for the technology that allows me to go back and do a better job listening.  I loved having family come Sunday evening.  I loved the kids laughing while they played with sand.  I loved playing games with the adults of the group.  At the end of the day I needed peace and I'm thankful for that.  This morning I found that my fears were taken care of and I know that my Heavenly Father loves me.
Today our youngest grandchild came to visit--and his Dad.  They had lunch and we loved having his childish chatter and laughter.  Grandchildren are such a blessing!

Rebellious, repentant, refreshed

I can't believe how rebellious I have been about blogging.  I have been busy, but...since my last blog I have done quilting, tended grandkids, worked in the Nursery, been called for jury duty (but not selected :), fed missionaries, had a family party, met my sister-in-law for lunch, attended baby showers, held quilting club here, attended the Temple, visited sick friends, got a new computer, attended a missionary "farewell", and worked on my Life story and indexing.  I have checked others blogs--love that.  But I have not been compelled to share my thoughts and record them.  Now I have to repent and get back on the wagon.  I have been reading the Book of Mormon and recognized the great importance of keeping records.  I have been reading my parents journals and have been amazed at all they have done for me and my family.  I am excited about Spring and love all the flowers and green lawns.  I am now eager to let my Heavenly Father know how much I appreciate the many blessings I have.  Therefore, my blogs will bring a greater appreciation for all of my blessings.  With General Conference this weekend, that should be easy!

I'm not a Winter Person

I know we need more snow--we're only at 78% of normal according to the news.  I have lived in Utah all of my life, and I have seen a few mega storms, but I don't like to be out in snow.  I don't like building snowmen, sledding, skiing, snowball fights etc.  I especially hate driving in the snow!  I think the only thing I do like is watching it snow.  I love the look of fresh snow and the lacy trees filled with snow.  I guess I am a Snow Spectator!  Add some hot chocolate and a fire and I'll survive until Springtime.....

Resolutions

Ending the year 2013 brings New Year resolutions.  I am not making any new ones for 2014--my old ones still need working on!  I made a plan a few years ago for my eternal progression, my family relationships, and my personal progress.  I have made progress in each area, but they are certainly ongoing.  We are celebrating the New Year by going to a cabin in Midway with friends.  I'm really excited!  I'm also getting ready to take down Christmas...That is always a hard thing to do, but we can keep the Christmas spirit in our hearts.  Happy New Year!

Delightful December

I love December!  Of course having my birthday just before Christmas helps!  We had a family dinner on Sunday December 22nd and enjoyed the family.  I gave my children the first part of my life story and it brought up some interesting conversations.  Little Hudson kept us in laughter most of the evening too.  The next day I celebrated my birthday by going grocery shopping to get ready for Christmas.  Then my daughter, Jodi, took hubby and I to Zupa's for lunch.  Love eating there!  In the evening we enjoyed Mark's family for dinner and games.
Christmas Eve day we got a few more things at the store and then I made potato salad, Sarah salad, and prepared things for our baked beans.  On Christmas morning I started the beans and made Monkey Bread.  The kids started coming at 10:15 am and we had everyone there to enjoy gifts and laughter.  Steve, Sue, Addie and Patrick came in the early afternoon for lunch.  They also visited and played Pinochle.  It was a lovely day!  I also enjoyed the day after Christmas just doing my thing!