For All His Creations...yes I know Heavenly Father Loves Me

We spent Thanksgiving morning taking millions of pictures of my grandkids. Thanks Kristi and Shana, I can't wait to see your pictures!

Am I not the luckiest grandmother in the world!

Today was an absolutely wonderful day and the kids really did a great job (well, most of the time) of co-operating.

You will never guess what I am most grateful for. It's pretty hard to guess isn't it?

When we finished taking pictures, we stopped for breakfast at McD's and of course we had to get a couple more pictures.

What grandmother wouldn't be proud of these:

Yes, those are French Fries stuck in his ice cream cone!

Welcome to the Family, Danica

Danica's Baby Shower, November 22, 2008

Patty and Nikki

Beth and Aunt Charlene

Aunt Charlene and Anne

Wonderful luncheon!



Aunt Shirley displaying the levi bag made by Patty

Last Saturday we had a Welcome to the Family shower for Danica (Shanan was invited too!)

She is a beautiful baby and it was a treat to get to hold her for a few minutes. Cousins, Aunts and friends gathered to get to know her a little better and because we love getting together we got to talk and catch up. It was great to see everyone. Hope you had a good afternoon.

“Motherhood is the greatest potential influence either for good or ill in human life. The mother's image is the first that stamps itself on the unwritten page of the young child's mind. It is her caress that first awakens a sense of security; her kiss, the first realization of affection; her sympathy and tenderness, the first assurance that there is love in the world.”

-David O. McKay

One of My Beautiful Grandaughters

Meet the girl that made me a grandmother. She will soon turn 18 and I cannot tell you where the years have gone. She was born on December 21st, so she became our wonderful Christmas gift that year and she has been a treasure ever since.

Not only is she beautiful, tall and blond, she has the most wonderful sense of humor and loves to make all of us smile with her wit. She always has a hug ready for all of her family.

We are so proud of her. She is set for a full-ride, 4 year scholarship and plans to go to NAU to work towards her goal of becoming a teacher. This girl will be the best teacher that any child could want.

I love you Sonic Granddaughter and know that you can achieve anything you want.

Planning Thanksgiving Day 4

Note to self-no cowboy recipes this year!

Day 3-Preparing for Thanksgiving

Who needs Martha!

Preparing for Thanksgiving part 2

And you thought I had an attitude!

Maxine is my hero!!!