Switzerland

Switzerland is full of Castles on the hills, numerous waterfalls, glaciers and trails through the Alps. I had a wonderful time on a trip with friends from our stake.

My 4000 mile trip with Diane

It is so worth it to get OLD! I remember the hectic days of raising 9 kids and all the chaos that goes with it. For anyone with kids no matter how many, you know the "process" of raising them is mundane, tedious, rewarding, repetitive, challenging, heartbreaking, stressful, sometimes hopeless with a bit of joy and rejoicing in there at odd times.

I remember during one of my more stressful days, I was griping about this and that and at the end of my tirade I said, "One of these days when you are all grown, you will call the house asking for MOM and I will off someplace traveling! That time has come.

In the past ten years I have been to Israel, Peru, Mexico twice, Maui, and next week to Switzerland. I love new things and new adventures and now I have the time to indulge.

The picture is of me and my best friend Diane. We spent two weeks going to:

Williamsburg VA-----------------Jamestown VA

Mt Vernon VA-------------------Washington DC

Niagra Falls NY------------------Palmyra NY

Kirtland Ohio--------------------Nauvoo ILL

Denver CO----------------------SLC

We had fun seeing all the Chruch History Sites and the History of our Country. We talked until our jaws hurt.

For those of you still raising your families, do the best job you can so you have no regrets and remember, this too shall pass. Then you will have time for yourselves.

I love you all and think of you often. Kiss those babies for me and I will see you when I get back.

Who needs Switzerland chocolate?

40 YEARS

Happy Anniversary to Mom and Dad! 40 years ago today they were sealed for time and all eternity in the St. George Temple. There have been over 40 people affected by that decision. We've been blessed to be born under the covenant. We've been raised in righteous ways. And we all have this great example that families are forever.

Congratulations in such a big milestone and we love you!

proud parents

Dad and Mom are the proud new owners of a sleep number bed. After nearly 40 years of marriage they finally have their first brand new bed. Maybe now mom won't have to sleep with 6 different pillows and Dad's muscles can finally start to relax.

What a Great Idea! Thanks Savannah!

Hi Family,
I have watched as our Blog has been added to and updated. I love this avenue to keep our family informed and up to date on our lives. I have always been afraid that when dad and I are gone that you all will drift apart. Everyones lives are so busy and it is impossible at times to get to see each other. The Blog is a wonderful way to keep everyone informed.
Dad is busy with the Geneological library on Tuesdays and Temple on Fridays. The rest of the time I keep him busy making frames for me. He is part of the Hepatitis fiasco, but his blood work came back negative. We have to redo it again in 6 months since he was one of the last few to get proceedures before everything was shut down.
I am busy with my business. It is a slow time for us with weddings/bouquets/framing, so I have taken advantage to READ. I love to read anything I can get my hands on.
Jordan is doing well. I will forward any of his emails to everyone when I get them.
Remember to check the Birthday and Anniversary lists this month and give each a call to let them know you are thinking about them.
Love you all