HAPPY BIRTHDAY SKYLER..............FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Happy Birthday Skyler
Today you are 10 years Old 

Skyler is an excellent Student
She excels in all academic areas
and is super Organized

She learns from her Mother and is talented at arranging Flowers and making her home Beautiful 

She loves her Brothers 

Dancing is her Passion 

Skyler takes lessons and practices many hours a Week 

Her parents love her and support her many Activities and Interests

We love this happy Family 

Skyler is a kind and responsible young lady.  She is ALWAYS eager to help with whatever needs to be done....playing with a younger child.....assisting in the kitchen.....running an errand....or helping her little brothers.  We love her and enjoy when she visits in our home. 

       Skyler, Poppy and I wish you the Happiest of Birthdays!! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAIG

Happy Birthday Craig

He loves his Children 

We appreciate the excellent Husband and Father that Craig Is

We love this happy Family 

HAPPY16th BIRTHDAY PARKER........FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Happy Birthday Parker
Today you are 16 years Old 

Oldest of 17 Cousins
Not a better role model Anywhere 

Eagle Scout at 15 years of Age
Respectful son and Citizen 

Beloved Brother and Kind to his Sisters 

Loved by his Family 

Carrying on the Tradition
Grandfather drove a yellow jeep when he turned 16 and his father drove a red jeep when he turned 16.

We know you will drive  Responsibly!

Happy Birthday!
Poppy and I Love you

DRIVE SAFE!!

SCIENCE FAIR FINALIST...............2013

Aubrey's Science Fair Project was
chosen to move on to the District Level

We were impressed with what Aubrey has Accomplished 

Summer and Mom were there to support Her 

It is nice to have someone to lookup To 

Macy and her friend enjoyed all of the Projects

 

Parker was there.....counting down the days until his 16th Birthday 

Nothing better than knowing your mother is always there to help You 

Two Teachers recognize the effort that goes into such an Accomplishment 

Aubrey's Science Project was also recognized at the district level

As a district finalist, she moves on to the next level of Competition
On Friday, February 22, 2013 she will be officially recognized as a district finalist and will receive two medals...one from her elementary school and one for being a finalist from
The Canyon School District

Aubrey is 10 years old and is in the 5th Grade

We love you Aubrey and are proud You! 

VALENTINE'S DAY...........................2013

Twenty-four long stemed Red Roses
BEAUTIFUL!

These roses arrived the Tuesday before Valentines
They were beautifully packaged and arrived in excellent condition.  I cut 1 inch from each stem and placed them in warm water with preservative when we returned from our little St. George holiday on Wednesday afternoon.

On Wednesday evening two of the roses had drooping heads. I cut the stems one inch more and put them into tepid water overnight.  Thursday morning they were revived and looked beautiful.

Later on Valentine's Day these five had drooping heads and were limp.  I immediately cut the stems and placed in warm water.  Within several hours they looked as they do above. 

Getting the most out of cut flowers from the florist takes vigilance and a desire to have your bouquet last as long as possible.  I believe I can keep these roses looking beautiful for at least 7 days.  Clean water and a fresh cut every couple of days will keep them looking their best. Yes, it is a pain, but the rewards are well worth the effort. 

Chuck purchased these roses from Costco Online.  The tall glass vase wrapped with red satin ribbon arrived with the roses.  We love Costco!

ST. GEORGE.....PALM SPRINGS OF UTAH

Lava Flow at Entrada
Beautiful two bedroom Condo
Have stayed here several Times 

Snow covered Pine Valley Mountains in the Background 

Red hills overlooking St. George from the North
D is for Dixie State University
The old airport, on top of the bluff, is in the Background
New airport, able to accomodate large jets, has been built in recent years across the valley to the East 

East side of the Pine Valley Mountains between St. George and
Cedar City, Utah 

Highway 15 North of St. George
280 Miles south of Salt Lake

Northern Uthans swarm to St. George by the thousands in the winter.  When it is storming in the SLC area and Heber, it can be a delightful and balmy 60 degrees in the south.  The snowbirds flock to this area in their trailers, 5th wheels, motorhomes and autos for days filled with golf, tennis, and lounging by the pool. Many people in our congregation spend the winter in these climes. Every time we go down, I spend much of my day looking for a deal we can't resist, shopping, having spa treatments, and reading while Chuck plays golf.  We are enjoying our retirement.

HISTORICAL SOUTHERN UTAH

St. George Mormon Temple 

St. George Tabernacle

Brigham Young's Winter Home
St. George, Utah 

Side View 

Front of Home
Small front yard facing a side Street 

Man in rear is a senior Mormon Missionary
He is from Pleasant Grove, Utah and has been on a Church Historical Mission for 11 Months
Lovely man with lots interesting information about the home and
The St. George Temple

Utah Territorial State House
First State Capitol of Utah
Fillmore, Utah
Salt Lake City is the present day capitol of Utah 

Chuck and I took a little three day trip down to St. George this week for a little sunshine, warm weather and golf.  Love the old historic buildings.

HIKING THE DUTCH H0LLOW TRAILS

An afternoon hike with our Dogs
Cody, Annie and Lucy