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Reflections on Halloween

Well, here's a look at those of us who dared...

Holly and Josh

Addison

Addy, Evan and Patrice

Grandma and Evan

Months fly by these days...

I can't believe it's been so long since I posted anything. Oh well, we're still alive and kicking! Here's a few photos:

Tatum's Birthday!
Evan's birthday!

Happy Birthday Allen!

Hollyanna steals the show!

Holly was the star in the play "Pollyanna" which ran from March 5th through the 9th. We laughed and cried and had a great time each night as we watched Holly give great performance after great performance. I know, I know I am her mom, but she really was fantastic as the sweet little orphan Pollyanna. Here are a few photos from the play:

February

I thought I'd post some pics of the sweet people I've been working with. I really do love this job, I think the spirit world is close all the time. Since I've been there 5 residents have passed away. That's both the hard part and the good part. Death is a friend to most of the people who live there, but it's hard to see them go. The two ladies in this photo are mother and daughter, both are residents. The one with the cane just turned 99. The man is their son/grandson who was visiting that day.

This was on Halloween, the residents absolutely love babies and children.

The lady on the left passed away about a month after I started there. The one on the right is 96.

2009

Here it is January 2009, another year is over and we've had quite a few events. We added a new grandson Evan, Cassie went on a mission to Nashville, Jane went to college, Holly turned 16 and I got a job at the assisted living center in Oakley. Amy and Zach moved back to Utah and so did Patrice and Allen.

It's so nice to have my family back home (mostly). Since I am working now I haven't got much time to blog. But I have to say I really enjoy my job, it seems to fill the void left behind after you loose your parents.

I've joined weight watchers and lost 17 lbs so far. You'll notice I don't post many photos of myself, maybe I won't mind so much when I get to my goal weight.

So for the new year we are looking forward to some good things, number one would be Cassie's return in November. Holly will be driving and Addison will become a deacon. Of course I'd like to get that pond done and more landscaping. Of course we all hope for a better economy.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Merry Christmas!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYGER!!!

Happy Halloween!

Introducing Holly as Pollyanna!

Yes, Holly got the lead in the school play "Pollyanny". I'm not sure when the play will air, I'll keep you posted!

Disneyland 2008

Vegas Granny

I've been in Vegas for the last couple of weeks tending my adorable little grandson Evan. We really got to know each other well, he likes walks, being held, he loves it when his Daddy and Mommy come home and talk to him and my oh my is he growing! Now I'm really going to miss him... Anyway as soon as I get my camera back I'll post some pics of him. We also went to Disneyland in the middle of the two weeks so I need to post those pics too! We had a terrific time!

Happy Birthday AMY (a few days late ;( )

Yet another child leaves home

It used to be that we added a new member to our family every 2 or 3 years, now they seem to leave every 2 or 3 years. So here we are sending another daughter out into the cold cruel world. Jane moved out on August 22, she's now living in Orem with her friend Jenna and attending UVU. Yes, little Janey has grown up and is on her own, making her way into adulthood. Wow, our house is getting empty, and even though seniors aren't around much they can still leave a big empty place in your home when they leave.

Pond beginnings...

Here's the overall water feature, I've outlined it in yellow so you can see it better. Up here at the top the water will come out of a large pot or something, I haven't decided. Then it will run down the stream .and end up in the pond, where goldfish will be entertaining the kids (and cats).