Miss Liberty Turns Two

Libby turned two the other day... actually just a short time before Will returned, and though we celebrated closer to her real day, her family held a little party in Provo when Will was home. It is amazing to me to see how this lovely little girl has grown in two short years! She is so precious and sweet, and so adored! As we sang to her this time, she looked up at me with the shyest yet knowing look... I know the spirit of this little girl is amazing!!

Just look how she has grown in just one year! We love you Libby love!!

Brianna's Blessing Day

We traveled to the town of Magna last sunday to attend the baby blessing of Brianna Niven. Arriving a tad early, as we had never been there before, and had only Google to show us the way, we relaxed for a while in the shade of some generous trees at the parking lot's edge.

Brianna is a lovely little girl and so adored by her mummy and daddy! Joseph gave her a lovely blessing and brought many tears to my eyes! After the blessing we met at Jo'Dee's mum's in Kearns for an old fashioned Utah-style family lunch! Delicious food in a relaxed and fun setting! A very sweet day!

Welcome Home Sgt. Black!

Here are a few of my favorite photos of William's homecoming Sat. May 29, 2010

Steph and Libby, Libby had a cough and wasn't feeling very good

Wee Teagan waiting happily

Families with flags ready

Always a Marine!

Waiting for the busses, from left,

Adam, Em, Moroni and Lel

Teagan's sign

Waiting for Daddy, Libby smelling the yellow rose

Here come the busses!!

Will and Libby

Showing daddy her hurt finger

Our Will home safe and sound!

Lel hefting Will's pack

Group photo - from left, Lel, Dave, Moroni, Mum, Em with Teagan, Libby with Will, Steph, Adam, Jason and Adrienne

Will and Libby

Asleep on her Daddy's shoulder

Back on American Soil !!

News from abroad is that Will is on his way home! He'll be in CA sometime early next week! I'll post more when I know more!!

Farewell Elder Niven

We spent the day up in Kaysville for Anthony's missionary farewell today, and it was truly wonderful! Not only was it delightful to visit with loved family, kiss a sweet tiny new grand niece,

and enjoy some Italian hospitality, but to witness the wonderful humble testimony of this amazing young man...truly a privilege! At 24 he's waited a bit for the spirit to confirm his missionary call... and now is ready, anxious and eager to be on his way! If you could have heard his sweet humble testimony, and his appreciation to his loving parents... so tender, it was just wonderful!! I've no doubt he will serve well and be a tremendous instrument in the Lord's hands!!