tagged!

Since Wendy and Mel have both "tagged" me, I guess I should respond. I wasn't sure what I was supposed to do, but Mel informed me that I should share 6 things about myself that you may or may not know. I think you all know all about me, so there probably won't be any secrets!


1. For me, meeting your father has been the greatest blessing in my life. He has been my support, my lifeline, and my best friend for most of my life! He always insists I can do whatever I truly want to do...what a great support! I love spending time with him whatever we do! I am glad he loves me and I look forward to living eternally with him.

2. I love babies! I have always loved babies and I believe I always will. They are such a miracle and they inspire me so much. It is amazing to me how perfect they are and yet so tiny. They know how to sneeze, cough, cry, eat; all the critical things it takes to live. I just love babies!

3. I would love to travel world-wide. To see and experience all there is to see! Of course, I don't want to go anywhere dangerous, but I wish it was all safe so I could see it all! I loved visiting China and Japan. What an amazing adventure to see those countries. I loved visiting South America as well, expecially with my two spanish speaking missionary sons! And being in New England with Mel was so fun! Melanie and I have been travel companions more than once...we need to do that again! I do love to travel!

4. As you all know, I love building projects. It is so fun for me to design on paper, and then watch it come into reality. I have especially loved this current project because it is such a fun one! I can't wait to have all of my children and grandchildren there to play!

5. One of my favorite things is when my grandchildren come running into the house shouting "Grandma"! Then it is usally followed by a great big hug. Now they are getting old enough that they have things to share with me...they tell me about what they have been doing or bring me pictures they have made for me. Sometimes we even email each other or IM. Being a grandma is a great blessing! I have the cutest grandchildren in the world!

6. Since I am now retired, I have developed many hobbies to occupy my time. I have always loved quilting and still do. I have always enjoyed cooking and now I have time to experiment with different recipes and find ways to make food look and taste the best it can! I really do love scrapbooking, along with taking pictures, printing them, and making books for my children and grandchildren to enjoy. I also enjoy playing the piano. And now that I have more time for such things, I love practicing and getting better at it! Ty told me he thought I would love to be able to play every song there was, without having to practice. I think he might be right! I guess you could also call my building project a hobby. I have learned so much about the building process and I do enjoy working with contractors and with our current project manager. I love riding behind Larry on a snowmobile! It is like being on a thrill ride at Disney World! Is that a hobby?

My favorite hobby, however, is my grandchildren. Just being with them makes me smile!


Emily and Brenna...you're it!

home again

What a fun time I had in Omaha..and now I am back in snow country at the cabin. You know how I love that! I feel so lucky that my children allow me to come and spend time with their families, espcially when there's a new baby involved! I can't tell you how much I loved "bonding" with little Jacob Larry. It truly was a highlight for me. I even enjoyed taking a turn in the night so Holly and Aaron could get some sleep. I miss those night time feedings! Holly's kids are growing up so fast! It was fun to be with them and can't wait until summer when they can come and see everybody! The cabin is turning out to be just what I wanted it to be...a place where we can gather and enjoy each other's company. I love that! One last picture from my trip. As you can tell Lucy loves her little brother. I think her smile says it all! Thanks Holly and Aaron for a great time with you and your family!

omama news

Hello from Omaha Nebraska...land of Noah, Grace, Lucy and Jacob. Here is an update of our activities while grandma has been here. It is SO cold! I can't imagine being a pioneer traveling through here in the winter; especially the Martin Handcart Company. I think we should all be grateful we live in a time of warm cars, homes and businesses. I know I am!

Jacob gets his first bath in the big bathtub! He loved it

Grace and her lemon. How does she do that?

what's lucy doing? they all kind of like Jacob!

grace is learning to play the piano and is doing great! another generation learning on grandma's piano!

what beautiful girls!

today we went to play raquetball. it was really fun watching the kids. noah got pretty good. grace only liked it until she got hit by the ball, and lucy decided soccer was more to her liking. don't you love the goggles?

as you can see, life is good here in omaha!