HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SKYLER

Happy Birthday, Skyler

Today you are 8 years Old

Skyler performs on a competitive dance Team

She is a talented dancer and Performer

Skyler enjoyings skiing with her brother and Parents

She also enjoys playing Soccer and swims like a Fish

Skyler is an excellent Student

She is in second grade. She enjoys reading, math, and is a super Speller.

Skyler is a kind sister to her brothers and a respectful daughter to her Parents.

Skyler, Poppy and I love you and wish you a Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CRAIG

For those of us fortunate enough to have sons in our lives, this photo needs no Explanation

Craig and Jennifer

Craig is a good husband and a good Father

Chuck and I appreciate those Qualities

In previewing my photos of Craig, the one consistent feature is of his incredible Smile

Craig has a positive approach to Life

He is a hard worker who never gives Up

We feel fortunate that he is married to our daughter and is the father of our adorable Grandchildren

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PARKER

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Today you are 14 years Old

Parker enjoys skiing with his family and friends. During the winter, he is on the mountain at every opportunity. Here Parker stands on the top of a mountain at Snowbird Ski Resort which is 20 min. from his home.

Greatest Snow on Earth

Parker, Poppy and I are proud of the young man that you are. You are kind to your sisters and respectful to your parents. You are a conscientious student and a fine athlete. We enjoy watching you play football and baseball. You are accomplished at all water sports....swimming, skiing, and wake boarding. The above pictures demonstrate your athletic skills on snow. We love you and look forward to being a part of your life as you grow and develop.

Happy, Happy Birthday Parker

These pictures were taken by Parker's father, Steven who is also a fine snowboarder and skier.

FLOWERS MAKE THE WINTER TOLERABLE

Green Spider Mums

Yes, these are the roses delivered on February 14. They are now 10 days old and have been cut and had a water change three times. Today was the third time. Amazing! I highly recommend Costco on line for flowers. The instore flowers do not last as long. Proper preparation when the flowers are delivered from the grower is key.

BYU MUSEUM OF ART

BYU MUSEUM OF ART

Visiting the Carl Bloch Exhibit

THE MASTER'S HAND

Summer and Aubrey were much more informed of artist and their works than I had anticipated. Their school has implimented the Meet the Masters program for all grades. Aubrey identified a Georgia O'Keefe painting that was unsigned. Both girls were interested in the media, styles, and subjects of the different paintings. Macy enjoyed identifying horses in the pictures.

The AT WAR exhibit was a series of War Posters

We had a grand Time!!!!

You may not recognize the Carl Bloch name, but his works of art have been used extensively in the LDS Church's printed material. Bloch was born in Denmark in 1834. He painted extensively of the Life of Christ in churches throughout Europe.

*Aubrey continues her fascination with my glasses. I did not realize she was wearing them until I previewed my pictures.

ELLIS GIRLS LOVE NEW ROOM

Macy slept on the Bottom

No children allowed on top six and Under

Aubrey slept on Top

Reported that the covers stayed tucked in all Night

Summer

Reported that the top bunk was warm and Comfortable

WELCOME TO THIS WORLD...Little Le Duc

Bryce Le Duc

2 months old

Mom

Looking Beautiful

Brian

A very involved and helpful Dad

Grandpa

Proud of his new Grandson

Mother and Daughter

Laura is always ready to do the hard Work

Burping the Baby

The happy Parents

Yes, he is a basketball Player

Played for University of the Pacific on a Scholarship

Wayne and Laura, Brian, Kendall, and Baby Bryce were visiting from So Ca for the weekend to celebrate Laura's father's 90th Birthday. Her parents have been married for 65 years. We enjoyed their stay and getting to know this beautiful baby. Steven and Aly's family joined us for dinner on Sunday night and the girls stayed over to initiate the new girls bunk room.

ELK ON OUR RANGE

One bull and two cows crossing our driveway just outside our bedroom Window

Less than 100 yards from our Home

25-50 Elk on Hillside

Elk moved quickly up and over the Ridge

Two mornings this week a herd of elk crossed in front of our home. They were in a single file line and were moving slowly and stopping to eat every few seconds. On the second morning at approximately 6:45, Chuck drew back the drapes and realized that they were back. I quickly ran for my camera and quietly moved from the house onto the deck. The crunch of my feet on the ice alerted them of my presence and they jerked to attention and quickly moved out...not running but moving with purpose. After they crossed the drive they tarried for a while eating and watching. Within 15 minutes they were over the hill and out of sight. They have not returned the last two mornings. We never tire of watching them and their movements.

MAJOR STORM

Looks are Deceiving

The Power of Mother Nature

The Missing Chair

Mary and I had lunch and saw The King's Speech (Highly Recommend) yesterday. By three o'clock the sky toward Heber was black and manacing, so I high tailed it for home. By the time I got to the Sundance turn-off, the wind was howling and light snow was whipping the car. The weather continued to worsen and by six thirty we were involved in a full scale snow storm. When I left for a meeting, I told Chuck to stay out of the living room for fear the beams would come crashing down. The weatherman was saying the winds were 85-90 mph. The singles were ripping and screaming off the roof where I was meeting and snow was slamming all the windows. However, the other women there showed little concern. When I left for home at 8:30m, the fog joined the snow and wind and I was unable to find our road until I was right on it. There appeared to be no other cars on the road that I could see and I could see no lights on the house until I was halfway up our driveway. Crazy!!! As you can tell in the picture one of the outdoor chairs slid or was thrown to the opposite end of the deck. Other than that we had no damage and today the sun is shining. So.....we are heading to Costco and on to lunch.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Today at approximately 2:15 pm there was a knock at the door........

WE LOVE THIS FAMILY

Charles, Jenny, Skyler and Charlie in Park City

Jack looking like a little Man

Charlie

What beautiful eyes you have.....

Skyler

Not too big to be held by Daddy