Mom turns 52

My "birthday" started a couple days early, because Tim and Cindy and baby Conner came up to visit. We really enjoyed getting to spend some time with them and getting to know Conner better. He warmed right up to us.

My visiting teaching companion and long time friend, Carmen Shumway came and brought all of her daughters and daughters-in-law and husband to sing Happy Birthday to me that Monday morning. We had a nice visit.Mark cooked dinner for me on Sunday and when I got back from Ward Conference visits in Young, we ate together. Then we had some angel food cake with buttercream frosting. I tried to blow out a few candles...we didn't have 52. It was fun to receive cards, gift cards, money, phone calls, homemade cards from grandkids, emails and personal visits. I felt loved, but most importantly, I felt blessed to finish another year of a wonderful life!

Happy Birthday Kelly

So sweet! This picture is called "First pet, first night" and was taken March 2004.We can't remember the date when Kelly was born, we just remember it was in February a month before we bought her. My nickname for her a number of years was "Mess of a Pet." She is a "Minature Pinscher." She's made a place in our home and is a good watchdog. She'll scare off any wandering dogs that come around. She still likes to snuggle in Calla's bed on cold winter nights. She is a very fast runner and it's fun to see her take off after a bird or cat. She gives them a scare. Mark always tells her, "We don't love you" but she knows that we do. Here she is with Jenny.

Brookly's humble apology

I'm not sure what grade Brookly was in when she had Mr. Webb, but I think it was third. I came across this note in a box of old cards and letters I was sifting thru. It's a treasure. She took the time to illustrate it on both sides. The heart made me think it was an old valentine...till I opened it.


Looks like when I scanned it, part of the top was chopped off. This is what it says:

Dear, Mom, Dad I got my name on the board today
Please do not get mad at me! See me and Rachell were
tacking. Mr. Webb told us not to We forgot thou! I am
trying not to talk But I can not stop talking!
if you forgive me circle Mom yes & no give to next perint
Dad yes & no

How could a parent's heart not be softened and melt when they get one of these?