30 Valentine's Days Together

Hard to believe that our first Valentine's Day together was 30 years ago. He is more handsome now and I love him more than ever. He has sent me flowers on Valentine's Day every year that I can remember. Here are the ones I got today.

Oldies But Goodies

The other day Jaden came to play for a while. I went to the toy storage area and pulled out the Party Kitchen. This was a toy that Heather and Melissa loved when they were little. Jaden liked it, too. He also likes playing Melissa's old recorder.

It's fun to recycle and reuse these old toys.

Happy Birthday, Harlee

Turning one is a pretty big milestone. We'll always remember what day the Rexburg Temple was dedicated because it was on Harlee's first birthday. After the dedication broadcast we went to Beau's parents house for Harlee's party. Thank you Margaret and Jerry for letting us enjoy the evening with you!

Opening the presents was fun for Harlee and her cousins.

Greg dutifully takes care of Harlee's new baby!!

Why is everyone looking at me and singing?

Harlee still isn't sure what is going on.....

Maybe a little cake and ice cream will help....

How we love you little Miss Harlee.

Snow Day

I woke up at 5:30 and Greg was still home. He told me that he got ready for work, then called and found out that all roads to the INL were closed and work was cancelled for the day. I still went to work for a while. But when I got home we decided to have a "Special Day" with Jaden.

We took him to Leo's place for lunch and he had a great time on the little rides they have there.

After lunch we came home and Jaden tried to "rest" without much luck. His grandpa was on the roof shoveling off the snow. So Jaden had to go out and have a little snow fight with Grandpa. It was a great afternoon for us.

We didn't bring Jaden's snow clothes with us, so he was stuck wearing some of my pink gloves.

Being grandparents sure is fun!!

Wild Winter Days

We've been getting snow like crazy. On Tuesday night we got 9 inches and there are a couple more inches of new snow this morning. I know we are in the middle of a drought, so I guess I better not complain. But, it does make life more difficult. Greg loves it. I think he loves to use his snowblower almost more than anything. I think he is crazy, but it is nice for me because I don't have to do the snow very often. I did have to clear out the 9 inches yesterday morning.

Amber sent me a link to http://www.hinckleychallenge.com/. It's a website where you can sign up to read the Book of Mormon in 97 days in honor of President Hinckley's 97 years of life. I decided to join in. Hope you will consider it, too!! It's a nice reminder of the blessings that came to us as we accepted his challenge a few years ago to read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year.

I've also been taking some birthday photos for Harlee and Jaden. Harlee's birthday is this Sunday, so I will post a few of her birthday portraits today. I'll save Jaden's until his birthday comes in a couple of weeks. I've got more of Harlee to work on...... What fun for me!! She is such a joy to us.

Hooray!!! Baby Barbo

What a great day!!! We just found out that Jenny and Mike are going to have a baby. The due date is September 12.

First photo

A Time of Gratitude

Last Sunday we heard that our beloved prophet, President Hinckley, had died. I have spent a lot of time this week thinking about how grateful I am for his life of service. I can't think of anyone in recent times who has given more for the church. He isn't the only one who inspires me. As I get to serve as Relief Society President in my ward I am so inspired by all the service I see people in the ward doing. It's a real testimony builder to me to see how wonderful and unselfish some people are as they really live the gospel. I have this calling so that I can learn from these wonderful people.

I can't have a new post without a photo of one of the grandkids. We watched Harlee again last night for a while. Her sweet little personality reminds me so much of Heather at that age.

Winter is getting very old. I find myself dreaming of spring nearly every day. Yesterday we made reservations for a couple of trips which helps the cabin fever. We got our reservations for our annual Redfish Lake trip.

Then we got reservations to take a trip with Brenda and Steve to Arches. We will take the motorcycles there (we'll tow them there, not ride them from Idaho Falls) and camp in Arches. It should be a great trip. I love Arches and Canyonlands. The beauty there is beyond description. Here is a photo from our 2005 trip there.