Happy faces 2...

As a disclaimer, I am not the best taker of pictures. If you want to see really good ones, check out Kate's blog. But I want to share why I was in seven days of pure happiness.

Blessings...

Early Monday morning I was excited to be on my way to the temple. to be precise. My trusty car did not seem to be running as well as that nice rental car I had been driving. Oh, well, I thought, that was a brand new car. When what to my amazement but my car stopped, yes the engine stopped at the corner of Freedom and 400 North*. So I turned the key off and turned it back on, pushed the gas pedal and the engine stopped, again. Hmmmm thought I, this is not good*. It is pitch dark and I am in the middle of the road. Out I got to push the car to the curb. I got it about a foot, my first goal was to get it past the white line, just inches away, but to no avail. No cars were passing, no people were on the street. After all it was 5:00 a.m.! A young man* appeared out of the dark and asked if he could help me. I gladly accepted his offer and we pushed, well he pushed, the car to the curb. Many thanks! And he was on his way. I gathered up my things and walked* back home. Where I got out Ray's trusty truck* and was soon on my way. I enjoyed my time in that special edifice* and was able to get to work on time*. After some consultation with a knowledgeable about cars person*, we determined it must be the fuel pump. I called AAA* and the tow truck was there in minutes*. The driver towed* my car to our trusty mechanic, Doug*. All I could think of was how blessed I was Monday morning!

*Blessings in this order
1. I was only six blocks from home!
2. I calmly figured out what to do with no tears!
3. A young man was there to help me!
4. Not only do I like to walk, but I am able to walk!
5. We had another vehicle for me to take!
6. I was able to make it to the temple!
7. I still got to work on time!
8. There was someone there who could help me figure things out!
9. Our AAA membership was current!
10. The tow truck driver came quickly!
11. The auto repair shop was less than 5 miles away, so no tow fee!
12. We have a trusty mechanic!

Another use for those gigantic dog food bags...

There are so many things to be thankful for...

I am thankful for Aunty Meg who has called us several times this holiday week so we could talk to and watch J and A. They are so cute! I cannot wait to see them.

I am thankful for the good health that I have enjoyed the last few years.

I am thankful for my shopping buddies.

I am thankful for my sewing machine and that I know how to use it.

I am thankful for all the things my mother taught me, especially how to love your family. I am thankful for the legacy she left us. I am thankful for the meticulous records she kept. I am thankful that I can call her my mother!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I am thankful to live in a country where I can make choices and live free. I am so grateful for those brave women and men who founded this country.

Yesterday I am thankful for a good friend who walks with me each day.

Tuesday I am thankful for the safe return of our youngest daughter...home for Thanksgiving.

Monday I am thankful for the tireless service our oldest daughter gives us each and every day!

More gratitude give me

11/18/2011 I am thankful for mothers of young children. They are my champions!

11/19/2011 I am thankful to have had the experience of singing with Lois J.

11/20/2011 I am thankful for a our stake audio visual specialist who makes it possible for Ray to participate in conference.

gratitude...

November 15 I am thankful for the faith of a sweet Webelo who prayed that Tundra would be found.

November 16 I am thankful for the good people I am surrounded by each day.

November 17 I am thankful to the kind person who found Tundra, took good care of her and returned her to us today!

Oooo I am behind in my month of gratitude...

11/9/11 I am thankful for the good people I work with.

11/10/11 I am thankful, dare I say this?, for BYU interns.

11/11/11 I am thankful for the surprise visit from my baby girl :)

11/12/11 I am thankful for the great leaf raking talents of Katie and Lauren.

11/13/11 I am thankful for sweet little one and two year olds.

11/14/11 I am thankful for a doctor who gave us one less thing to worry about.

Month of Gratitude

Yesterday I am very thankful for Mountain Standard time. I finally feel like a real person!

Today I am thankful for five ten year old Webelos. They keep me on my toes and teach me so much!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN MARIE!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Today I am thankful for our daughter Megan.

Yesterday (November 5) I am thankful for her courage to follow her dreams.

Friday (November 4) I am thankful for her enthusiasm for life.

Thursday (November 3) I am thankful for the example she sets in setting and meeting her goals.

Wednesday (November 2) I am thankful for the love she has for her family.

Tuesday (November 1) I am thankful for her optimism.

Yes, I am going to post 30 days of gratitude, I am just a little slow!

This is your birthday song it isn't very long...hey!

Sunday November 6 is Megan's birthday... as you can see, she is always the life of the party!

I love you Megan!

This week....

... started out with Zaiah's blessing.

And ended up with a Cinderella carriage clopping along our street.

In between all of that excitement, I knit a Christmas stocking.

Happy Faces!

I love people who have phones with cameras and who send me frequent pictures.

They make my day!Faces...

made for...

loving!

Just wanted to share what makes me happy!

(keep those pictures coming)

2 down.....

...a beautiful 3.1 mile run along a creek bank this morning and I finished!

I finished...

my first 5K

3rd place in my age division

33 Years of Happiness

Ray surprised me at work today with this lovely arrangement of fruit. Not only is is beautiful to look at but yummy to taste! He brought it to me at work himself walking all the way into my office to surprise me. It was truly a wonderful surprise. To tell the truth, I am so thankful that we are able to celebrate this anniversary together!

This is what greeted me first thing this morning....

...what a way to start the day!

I am definitely in love...

Out of the mouth....

" Look, Grandma, I'm a water fountain!"

"I'm swinging upside down!"

"How about taking my picture? "

"Stay away from the dinosaur, Grandma, it's dangerous over here!"

" I'm driving to Utah to see my aunts. "

We really do have two granchildren!

Grandma's last chance to cuddle.

Grandpa's baby boy. Bathtime.

Like father like son.

Three generations...my favorite guys.

Thank you Nathan and Katie for a wonderful week!

We Made It!

For those of you who may be wondering, we really made it, finally, to see our grandchildren. It was a most wonderful trip!

Josie taking Grandpa to church.
Posing for Grandma.

This little girl really loves her grandpa.

She loves her baby brother and her mother, too.

Rain is good for playing in.

Umbrellas are good for catching rain.

She really does smile most of the time!

Swinging high in the sky is a favorite activity.

Riding the chipmunk is safer than riding the seahorse...the seahorse has a cocoon under it.

Sliding is fun, too.

Loving baby brother and Grandpa.

Teasing daddy out of a nap.