What happened to January and February...

LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENED!!! A whole lot of laundry, fixing meals, working and some sleeping. And mixed in with that was wonderful family time when Tyler came home from his mission, seeing Jennifer and her two CUTE children and the blessing of Miles. I loved celebrating Valentine's Day (the whole MONTH of February), especially when Valentines appeared in MY mailbox.

Things I've learned: HGTV can be addicting. Being the grandparent to Millie, KRONK, Howie and Gwen isn't always fun. You can teach an old dog new tricks but that's about it and what good are tricks?!! AND just when I think I'm getting a handle on mid-life crisis...well...!

And finally the other thing I've learned is that there is so much to do in life sometimes blogging isn't very high on the list.

I LOVE CHRISTMAS CARDS

My fridge is currently plastered with wonderful photo Christmas cards. I LOVE Christmas cards. I love the anticipation of going to the mailbox hoping and being so excited. The current record is SIX in one day. The electronic cards are fun too. I just love being connected with so many great people during this wonderful time of year.

In & Out Burger Comes to Orem, UT

Yes,Utah County has experienced much happiness this week. Millie anxiously waited in line. She ordered a "meat pattie/no salt"! As she - not so daintily - snarfed her burger, the California girl in her was very happy.

She did have to put on her sweater and wrap in a blanket in order to go for the drive to get her burger though.

First IKEA - now In & Out - we're really moving up in the world!

Happy Halloween

I was able to attend the Second Grade Halloween program for Joseph, a handsome you man that is the son of a dear friend. It has been a long time since I have attended a school program. Sitting there, laughing at cute knock-knock jokes brought me a lot of joy. I'm so blessed with such great friends with such cute kids.

I hope Michelle doesn't mind that I've posted this cute picture. Mahlia is adorable, Joseph was a "warlock" in his school program, and cute Jackson. I love this family!

Laurel turned 24 today...

But by this picture ya gotta wonder???

There is no Sneezing in Heaven...

Yes, I've just decided. Those that know me well, know that I am allergic to the world right now. Fall...itchie, watery eyes, drippy nose and wheezing as the lawns are mowed each Saturday morning.

Heaven will only be heaven so long as there are no allergies.

Elephants

My family all knows that I have a thing for elephants. It started when I was quite young. We took many trips to Como Park Zoo. I have in my possession a little white stone elephant my father bought for me as a young girl. I remember one especially fun trip to St. Louis, MO where we visited the zoo. I have visited zoos and elephants wherever we have traveled. Even Brian has given me an elephant that sits on my bed. So today when I was reading about the baby elephant at Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, a part of me got excited. I'm pretty sure I'm driving to Hogle Zoo this weekend to see Christie's baby girl. One of my favorite scenes from Dumbo: