So we're off to meet Jack in Texas

As we finished packing the car to head to Texas this is what
we woke up to Pretty yes but not best driving conditions.

Anyway the roads cleared up and we headed out about 8:30 am
ready for the adventure ahead.

Dinner with friends

Because Joe owed Judy several dinners he decided to take her sewing friends and hubby's out to Milts on Sat March 13th. The weather was pretty snowy but we all arrived safety and I gave Judy a picture from our 30th Ann where Her and Joe had dressed up from 60's . They laughed about it the whole night.
This was a pic out back window after a fabulous dinner.
And These are the Traveling Quilting Divas
Francine Judy R Mona Karen Dorothy Judy S
After a but of shoveling and pushing and slow driving we all arrived home safely

Quilt Room extravaganza

On January 15th in Young Women's we got a new Personal progress book and a new program
There is a new medallion when the requirements are completed. And anyone not finished with the old program by December 31st is to be converted to the new program. Any way I decided that I would do the program again as I can always use the spiritual uplift the program gives.
And I decided that a good ten hour project would be to get the basement in order. So I made the choice to go forth, and thougth I'd get it done by the 13th of Feb. It actually took me until the 22nd but I now have a complete Quilt haven set up can even do classes there. Above is the new and improved craft area.
I organized the totes and put them against the wall with fabric over them and have a small cutting area. But the table in the center will be the main cutting table. Notice my design wall at the end.
And Ron put up a 4 foot light so I can see better.
Next we put two Ironing boards together and took two wooden shelves that we covered with batt and canvas and put on top. This makes a wonderful long even Ironing surface for ironing quilts. So what do you think? Pretty neat, huh? I love it.

Trip to Salt Lake

Because Pat was here for the rest of the week and Jen and the kids were at Nicole's we decided to go up for a night. Thurs day 's the girls have ballet and gymnastics so they were gone a while . Victoria had a Science fair so we loaded up and were on our way. Emma got a special ride with Grandpa.
Check out Victoria's project, Fingerprints...
She gave us the whole run down on her theory and results very interesting
Then we checked out the other exhibits. And headed home . Nicole Jen and
Chris went to Sam's while we hung out with the kids and got them ready for
bed. Then from 9 to 10 us girls went to a Zomba class at church, it was fun
I did it not to well thus the lack of pics. but am looking forward to going to
our class at young women's next month. Then it was off to bed .
Friday The girls had planned to go scrap booking for the day but as Emma
got sick they decided not to. Victoria came home from school excited She
won 2nd place at science fair Good Job!!!
Ron built shelves for Nicole in her office. They turned out great,
except he forgot a couple shelves so next time.
Then it was time with our sweet grandchildren.
Livvy awake and smiling.
Rory... do you like my glove?
Emma Napping...
Victoria Holding Livvy
Christianna holding Jen...
Emma
Rory
Jen and Ethan wrestling?
Ehtan
Some play time with uncle Pat ...

We had a sandwich and We headed home Pat had a Clan party at 9
And got back home just in time for us to take him to catch the shuttle in St George.
Short visit but good he got a chance to see his sister and have some uncle time.

Family home evening ; Guy Style

We have had Tyler Foreman staying with us while his parents are in Ca. and
Pat got back from Astria yesterday so tonight I was in the minority for FHE.
So after a brief lesson it was time for Boxing.
Once Tyler wore Ron out it was time tor Pat and Tyler to box.
Then we moved down to Wii boxing, I for the most part just observed
Let me just say I missed my girls when FHE was less physical and
less competitive. Funny how the tables have turned.

Sure I'll be you're Valentine

So on the 13th at church we had a valentine dinner and dance. dinner was good prime rib backed potatoe and veges. and they had a guest speaker who spoke about how to communicate with you spouse. They played a couple games and then it was time for the moving back of the tables to dance the night away. So with Frank Sinatra singing Scott gave us a quick Foxtrot lesson. They played 5 songs then at 8:20pm they said a closing prayer and told us to help clean up. I'm not kidding we were out of their by 9 pm guess didn't want to have the old folks out to late. It was alright but
Ron was getting a cold so not feeling all that great. Actually felt so bad he missed church today. But he did give me the beautiful flowers as we gazed into each other's eyes over chicken soup and toasted cheese sandwiches. I'll make his steak dinner when he's felling better and can taste it. Very romantic really.

New Beginnings

Our program had and Olympic theme and we had some of the Laurels play value heroes. They
Did an awesome job. We had Clinton Rhoton as our Guest Speaker (return missionary) he did a absolutely terrific job tying training as an Olympic athlete to training with our values to reach the goal of getting to the temple. I introduced our new girls both 1st year beehives and our two new converts. We also explained our new Personal program and welcomed the 11 years who will join us starting in July. The night went really well.