October 7, 2010

Ten years ago I started working at Thompson & Associates. It was scary taking on a permanent job after being a stay at home mom for 21 years. But, it has turned out to be a real joy in my life. I couldn't have asked for a nicer person to work for and better working conditions. I have been treated so well by the Thompsons over the years. I hope the job lasts until I am ready to retire.

So, today I am grateful for my wonderful job. By the way, I might have solved a computer problem that has been hanging over our heads at the office for a couple of years today. It was a good day if that is the case!!

October 6, 2010

Happy Birthday, Amber!! How grateful I am for you..... I love that wonderful husband of yours as well.

October 5, 2010

As I was driving home from work today, I was trying to think of things I am grateful for. Well, this is kind of a dumb one, but I am grateful for the beautiful road project that happened on Sunnyside Road. It has made my travel to and from work so much nicer.

A Gratitude Attitude

I really want to focus on what President Monson talked about in conference on Sunday. I am going to try to post something I am grateful for nearly every day. I was going to do it on facebook, but think that it might get annoying to my facebook friends if I do it there. This way, if anyone is interested they can read it here. If not, I can look back and read what I have shared.

God has blessed me so much, it shouldn't be hard to find many things to share.

A Special Day

Today when I was at work I looked up and two of the cutest little girls in the world had come to visit me. It made my morning. We went to lunch and then I invited Harlee to come home with me. What a fun afternoon we had. She wanted to color, and I can't believe what a good little artist she has become. She is also learning to write her letters and knows many of their sounds. She was even able to sound out a few words with a little help.

She is growing up way too fast, but I think I love the age of 3. The kids are old enough at that stage to play on their own a bit. It's really fun to see them all develop. I loved spending time with Harlee today. Can't wait until my next "Special Day".

It's the little things.....

When it comes to being a grandma, it's watching the little things that bring so much joy....

Like

Watching Jade enjoy his birthday presents.



Or seeing his birthday candle blowing technique.



Having Harlee show me what she learned in dancing lessons.



Or just seeing the sparkle in Jaycie's eyes....and watching her newly developed spunkiness (is that a word?).



Now, what can I say about the Vest boys.....They always make me laugh. It's so different from the life I had as a mom with four girls. When I saw these photos, I thought of the three monkeys.....hear no evil, see no evil, and speak no evil.




How I love these little ones. Each is so unique and precious to me. Thank you, girls, for giving me this wonderful gift.

I love Saturdays....

Greg and I try to do something fun almost every Saturday. Once in a while we decide that doing things at home have to be the priority, but after spending so much of our life working around the house, we've decided that having fun together is more important that a perfectly clean house and manicured yard.

Yesterday we went to Big Elk Creek up by Palisades lake. Here are some of the reasons why I enjoyed my day so much.

We got to see the most amazing view of Conant Valley. The entire valley was full of fog except for this one little part right as you go down the hill.



The fog was lifting off of Palisades lake and it was quite spectacular.



Ziggy is fun to take....he loves the water.



We saw the first snowfall of the season...(not so sure that was a good thing).



The scenery was fantastic.






We got to eat lunch by the Creek....just imagine listening to the water as you eat.



And the four best things are....

It was fun being together.....the leaves are starting to change, which is beautiful....we got some exercise.....and where else can you see hiking goats!!