The Uintas

Every year for the past 10 years Nick and the boys have hiked into the Uintas for a few days of fishing. This was the first year for the next generation to go with them. Logan and Emmie were so excited to be old enough to go. They had a great time. They hiked into Granddaddy Lake which isn't very far--about 3-4 miles, but for their first trip it probably was good. Here are some pictures: Logan is like his dad use to be...always moving, always exploring.

Logan ate his fish for dinner.

Emmie was a little fisherwoman!!

Is that a tree growing in a rock?

Hey, where's all that good fish?

Logan and Emmie taking a rest on the way up the trail. Notice Emmie's little kitty tied to her camel back. I gave that to her when she was about 6 months old. That just kills me!!! They didn't carry any of their equipment, their dad's had too :) When Nick got home just a couple of hours ago, I was wondering what it was like in each of their tents. (They had three tents). I was wondering what Brion and Logan's conversation might have been, or Jarom and Emmie's conversation right before they fell asleep. From his tent, Nick said he heard Jarom singing Emmie to sleep. That just touches my heart. They are all looking forward to next year!

Somebody Come And Play

Notice the song that is playing with these pictures (Somebody Come and Play)~~Do you think I am lonesome for the grandkids?

Maybe when I get over this pneumonia I can play with the kids. Poor, Poor me!

Unforgettable Experience

This morning in Fast and Testimony meeting in the Parkside Ward a young girl, about the age of 7 or 8, got up and bore her testimony. She said, "I picture heaven something like this: Peaceful with lots of smiling faces. I think I could visit with Jesus and Heavenly Father and my grandpa. I want to be there with them. The gospel gives me so much happiness and I think that is a little bit of Heaven too." I have never heard such a testimony coming from a little person before. I don't know anything about this young girl. Her simple testimony was expressed with such sweetness and faith, and it really touched my heart. I hope this has touched yours as well.

Service Mission

A few months before Nick was released as bishop President Rockwell asked him if we would consider serving an Inner City Mission. This is where couples serve in wards that need extra support. The bishop might assign them to work with certain individuals on their self reliance, welfare, education, getting medical help and so forth. To tell you the truth I was a little scared. Deep down inside I always wanted to serve a mission with Nick, but on the surface, I had doubts about myself. Until one day when I was reading/listening in 1 Nephi. I have always been amazed at how dedicated Nephi was. No matter what was asked of him, he did it. At this time I was listening in Chapter 17 where Nephi is told to build a boat. "Thou shalt construct a ship after the manner which I shall show thee....And I said, Lord, whither shall I go that I may find ore to molten, that I may make tools to construct the ship after the manner which thou hast shown unto me?" I noticed that Nephi didn't say, "I'm not sure if I can do that", or "why do you ask me?" He asked where do I find the ore to make tools. He didn't have any doubts that he could build a ship, even though he probably had never built a ship before. I then knew that I wanted to be like Nephi and put my trust in the Lord to the point that I would do anything that was asked of me.

And so Nick and I are serving together in the Parkside Ward in Magna. We love the bishop and the ward. There is no doubt in my mind that the Lord wanted us here at this time. I have to tell you about our first visit. The bishop asked us to visit a nonmember elderly couple where the husband just had heart surgery. I had baked a loaf of bread and as we drove up to their house Nick said, "Honey, why don't you do the door approach." I said, "Door approach, what door approach, we were suppose to learn a door approach?" He laughed, got out and opened my door smiling (he thought he was so funny!). Well, we knocked on the door and the husband answered and away I went. I didn't even give Nick much of a chance to talk! How about that!! It was a nice little visit and they seemed happy to have someone look in on them. The wife even gave me a hug when we left. I was amazed that I was able to look past myself and my doubts. I am sure we won't be accepted everywhere like that, but it was nice for a first visit. Anyway, I am thankful for the Lord's blessings and for this opportunity to serve with Nick. After years of raising children and meeting somewhere in the middle once in a while, it is nice to know that we actually really like each other!!! :)

What Did You Say?

This is our sweet little Easton. Cute right? He is like his dad (Scott) usually quiet, so when he speaks, you had better listen up!! On Friday we had Dax, Easton, Logan and Landon over for dinner in the back yard. We roasted our hotdogs in the fireplace out back and were all sitting around the picnic table when all of a sudden Grammy (thats me BTW) burst out in song (the old family toothbrush). When all of a sudden Easton turns to me and says...."quiet!" I stopped, we all laughed, and I kissed the top of his head. After a while it was time for marshmellow roasting. We were all gathered around the fire trying not to catch our MM on fire, when I burst into song again (I'm an old cowhand), when Easton said...."quiet!" We all had a good laugh and I kissed him on the top of his head again. I'm sure as I am writing on this blog, that the only reason Easton said "quiet" was to get a kiss from me.......and if you believe that, I have some property I want to sell you!