Grandpa Jack

It has been a sad week at our house as last week Byron's Grandpa Jack passed away somewhat unexpectedly. These pictures were taken in July, our last time together with Grandpa and Grandma. We sure will miss him.

Last weekend was Byron's holiday dinner so we got a hotel and invited Jeff, Melinda and Baby Desmond to come swimming with us. Desmond sure had a grand time!


What is it about naked babies?? I just couldn't get enough of them!

This and That

A little of what we have been up to....in no particular order!

I thought Sally's hair was so pretty and curly this day...
Windsor Special Meeting Fun
Check out that baby, that cool, cool baby!
Best friends!! Loved these two pics!

Thanksgiving in WYO
My girl in her braids and some cheese ;o)

Playing play dough with papa and Maria, they did this for a LONG time, it was wonderful!

October and Some of November

Here is a big post to get you caught up....from most recent to the beginning of October. I will try to be better about keeping up, really. I weighed Sally the other day and she was 18 lbs 5 oz so this is really great for us. We are really looking forward to hitting the 20 lb mark so she can turn around in her car seat. We are doing great and enjoying (oddly enough) out bizarre weather. Warm/snow, warm/snow seems to be the trend lately. Sally doesn't seem to mind either way, she just likes to be outside....as you can see in this picture....

Trying out pockets....
Special company
YES, I did skin my nose!
Mama's helper
My little lady bug for Halloween



October snow


The day before the October snow
Riding my bike, safety first. She sees her dad ride his bike home with his helmet on....
Celebrating daddy's birthday

Remembering Elna Mae

Last week we lost our dear friend Elna Mae, we had the privilege of going to meeting with her in my home town. Besides being known for her kind, sweet spirit and her love for Truth, she was often referred to as "The little lady that wears the hat". I think the only time I had ever seen Elna Mae NOT wearing a hat was when we had visited her in the hospital. During her last few days it was her wish that everyone could pick out a hat for themselves. At the dinner following her service there were three tables of her hats and everyone got to pick one that was special to them. I thought it was a very sweet way to remember and honer her that day. It really made you smile to see not only the ladies wearing hats, but also the men. Looking back I really wish I would have had my camera to take everyones pictures.

When we got home Sunday night, I looked over to find Sally sitting in her chair admiring herself in her new hat. I know Elna Mae would have loved these pictures, and I thought it would be fun to share with you all.

The first picture is of Elna Mae and Sally last July at the fair parade. Elna Mae, we will miss you, but we are so thrilled that you have made it to where we are all hoping to be one day, above with our Heavenly Father.

(the second picture is kind of dark, but if you click on it you can see how cute she was, this was before she discovered me taking her picture.)

Catching Up!

We have been so busy lately, I can't believe it has been so long since my last post. I don't even know where to start I am so behind, so just a few sweet ones and I am working on updating my slide shows so you can see all that we have been up to.

This picture was taken last year on Labor Day weekend on our annual camping trip. The next picture was taken this year......oh how they change in one year!

This is a little bit of Sally's personality at 18 months!

This pic was taken on our 6 year anniversary.....we are just an old married couple. ;o)

A Little Fun and A Lot of Sweet

Last week my cousin Haley was here ALL week to help out with Sally while I frantically put two albums together for my 10 year class reunion. She was a great help and Sally loved having a friend to play with. The other night Sally was helping dad fix the sink and I got this sweetest picture of her stealing a kiss from daddy. Love it.