With Tessa in San Fran down on the warf

Time Flies!!!

After the New Year the months flew by so fast! My daughter Christa had her baby girl on Jan. 20th. It's so much fun getting all these girls for grandkids! Then keeping up with my Missionaries and work it's nothing but go, go , go but that's what keeps life exciting. Admist all that is going on I still find some time to go running her and there when it's not too cold. Our cute Tessa has been around and I've got to play with her too. She is growing and getting so cute with her smile! It's so nice to have Dave and Lindsy closer. With my release as Primary president last year and now just teaching sunday school, it is nice to be around more and play with my grandkids!

Merry Christmas!!!!
What a fast holiday season it has been! Between all the shopping and getting all the presents wrapped I couldn't wait to stay home and enjoy the season. The snow came falling by the inches and pilled up in no time. But all of my children traveld safe and sound and what fun it was to see my grandchildren open presents and play. Little Tessa is changing so much everyday and is still precious as ever. MaKenna love to dance to music everytime she hears it and loves to give dolls hugs and walk all over the house with them.
My missionaries also called. Jill is doing wonderful and is loving her mission. She is working hard and doing well with the spanish language. John called us the day after Christmas because they had the phone booths closed so he called the next morning. He is also doing well with the language and loves the work. They both are excited about the progress that has happened in our family with grandbabies and all. The day was filled with all kinds of surprises and good memories. Having by grandchildren and talking to my missionaries are all I need this Christmas season. The spirit and the love that comes from the true meaning of Christmas is such a blessing to have. I am grateful for the knowledge I have of my Savoir and the plan that Heavenly Father has for us. I know that the gospel is real and true. How grateful I am for the strength it give me. I love seeing my family live in true happiness and joy. Happy Holidays to all!

Happy Thanksgiving!

What wonderful days lie ahead. Thanksgiving was full of fun and family! The Stokes' came with my busy little grandchild MaKenna who is now 1 year old! She traveled all over the church. It was a joy to have so much family together to catch up on good old times. After dinner we went to the field and had the "turkey shoot". It's something we do every year. All the uncles and cousins love to come together and challenge each other to a shoot contest. As long as you hit you clay piggens you stay in the game. Spud won for the boys this year and Christa won for the girls! Fun times were had by all! Also our other sweet grandbaby Tessa came to visit. Oh what a precious little child! She is so beautiful and growing by leaps and bounds everyday. My joy was overflowing to be able to see by boy David with his wife and sweet Tessa.