New Discovery

He can stay still and calm while being outside,

if he is by himself, But step out with him and he is non stop and focused on the demons in the grass!

What says relaxation much better than this

There is nothing quite as sweet as an innocent little baby. This past week has been so wonderful as we have had time to spend with Cydney. Ken and Nora.I'm missing holding and snuggling with this little doll, but I am grateful to have had some time with her.

The long trip home-July 6th

When we left to go back to the hotel for the evening we began the process of saying Goodbye because we planned on leaving early the next morning and didn't want to wake them up before we left. As we were getting ready and loading up the vehicles Cydney called to tell us that she and Nora were awake and she wanted us to come and say goodbye. So on our way out of town we stopped to say a very hard goodbye.

The morning started out with a beautiful sunrise.
Having made the trip just a couple of days before it seemed like the road was even longer going back.
This time we made a quick stop in Arvada, I wanted to drive through the old neighborhood and just see how things look. It was pretty sad to see how run down the whole area was. The old house looked so different as well as old friends homes. I had been doing a search on Face book for some old friends from High School and what I learned when I got home was that one of these friends was there at her mom's when we drove by, I have been looking for her for about twenty years, so close. What I have also learned is that she lives in the same city that Cydney lives in so I hope to see her the next time I go back to Kansas. I am having a lot of fun with Face book and connecting with old friends and even extended relatives that I have not seen or talked to for years.

This is the gas station that we always used go to when I was growing up, of course it is a new one in the same spot. Notice the trouble still cleaning the windshield. After getting a quick bite to eat we got back on the road again for the last leg of the trip home. Next time we do it in two days.

Nora's Blessing

The shoes I finally found were almost too small for her feet so Ken really had to work to get them on her.
She looked like a little Princess in her blessing dress.
Afterwards she had quite a photo session with all of the cameras pointed at her. She was hungry and ready to be out of the dress when we were finished.
Can't you just hear her cooing?

The proud mom and dad

Cydney didn't know I was taking this one, I couldn't resist the quiet moment.

Ken's Dad and Stepmother

Our family that were able to be there for the blessing. While it was a long hard trip I was so glad we were able to be there for this event.

Now everyone get changed and get ready for the Manti Turkey, over family favorite for special occasions

Serenity

I am not sure why I like to be on the beach at sunset so much but it is one of my favorite places to be with Kerry. I look forward to being with him there again soon.

Blessings!

Recently I attended a funeral for my cousin's husband and two sons who were killed in a plane crash. I had expected it to be one of the saddest experiences that I had been a part of. We arrived at the chapel where the funerals were to take place and were one of the first to arrive. As we were getting out of the car the three hearses arrived and it immediately brought tears. But during the day I heard marvelous testimonies and love and compassion and understanding. I came away from the funeral with such a wonderful feeling what an amazing family. We learned of a testimony that was shared in Jed's journals and as some excerpts were read I was full of the feeling that I don't write the important things, I need to be more grateful and express my testimony more.

So while I still intend to catch up with posts of the summer I want to share more of what I am thankful for, and share some of the beauty that I see on a more frequent basis.

This is a small hydrangea that we got while Kerry was working in Oregon. When we brought it home it has struggled to live in the desert climate, this is the prettiest growing season here in Utah. The phrase "Bloom where you are planted" comes to mind. I love hydrangea!