Saturday, December 11, 2010

A few late November and early December goings on...


Emma fills her 17th!


A New York Cheesecake for this girl with quite the assortment of candles!


Teagan, Steph and Libby met me in Provo for a live nativity! So beautifully done, even Teagan watched attentively!


Sorry, photos were not aloud inside the tabernacle, but outside were a live camel, sheep and "Small One"!! Libby was thrilled and sang the song all evening long!


Moroni, Lel, Beth and Emma choosing our tree.


Which one will it be?!!


A lovely view of the temple - Wee Christmas lights floating in the lake.


Almost too many lights!


Beth's 20th!


Triple layer Orange Chocolate Cake (she made, of course!)

Monday, November 22, 2010

May I brag?

This evening I am a bit achy, think a bug is trying to get hold in me, even my hair aches! I was sitting here trying to get my mouse to work, only to discover, I was holding onto my mobile phone for goodness sake!! I think I will take something lovely that will help me sleep and call it an early night! As I came downstairs just a bit ago, I saw to my joy, a clean and tidy kitchen! The kids had not only gotten dinner together, but had cleaned the messy dishes from earlier in the day! Not a word... just quietly taken care of! I love it!! It's mainly my Beth, as she is home this semester. She has become such a delightful young woman, and thinks of things like that. She is unafraid to try new things, as if failure never crosses her mind. She thinks of others in such kind thoughtful ways. She is quick to volunteer, slow to anger and judgement, taking care of things that need doing with no pomp and circumstance... just quietly. I won't go on, so as to avoid creating a big head on her, though I doubt that would ever occur anyway. She is a love, and I am so thankful to see her becoming such a wonderful person! I understand now that it isn't a matter of parents really bragging, but more taking such pleasure in the good people their children become. All my kids are wonderful.. and I see I shall have to dedicate a page to each one, but tonight I am thankful for my Bethie!


A princess costume she designed and created for Libby.


A Vampire for Halloween, she wore it to work that day, blood, teeth and all! Marvelous!!


Dressed and ready for the opening night of Harry Potter with her friends. They made their own robes even!! So cool!!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

The Salt Lake Temple? Or is it??


On a recent visit to Salt Lake, we chanced upon a new display in the south visitor center - a scale model of the temple with "cut-aways" revealing the interiors! Absolutely gorgeous! I'm aware these photos don't do it justice, but if you happen to be passing through it is well worth the visit!


The original, of course, and then....






One more of the original through the window...
You know what is amazing too, no matter how many times I see this beautiful building I never tire of it, and have to just gaze on it's loveliness!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Here we go...



I have become a member of the "Sketchbook Project" (See link below) and received my official sketchbook today! Here it is..simple and plain, and I have until January 15, 2011 to decorate and fill it with delightful illustrations and sketches, whatever I choose on the theme "It's Raining Cats and Dogs"! How thrilling, eh?! Will keep you posted!!

The Sketchbook Project: 2011

Friday, September 3, 2010

SCOTLAND!!!


Until I can step foot on her shores, productions like this one will have to do! You wont believe the incredible photography! GORGEOUS!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzMAxyiUWo0