Abigail's Baptism Day - January 4, 2014

Abi opening her gifts.

Hanging out with Grandpa.

Abi with her Daddy who baptized and confirmed her and Grandpa and Uncle Dan who were part of the circle. Abi, we loved being a part of your very special day and are so proud of you!!

More of New Years Eve 2013

The Christmas Tree losses it's ornaments and gains silver and purple balloons that we popped each hour or so with monetary treasures inside!

So many appetizers to feast upon...yummy!

We all played two games of "Wits and Wagers" and had lots of fun!

Abi performing for our entertaniment pleasure!

A New Years tradition...Crackers...and mine and dad's first time to enjoy that fun.

Crowns modeled by Cheryl from two Crackers!

A crown fit for a King!

Maddy...I think she is playing with Cracker stuff.

We watched one movie while we waited for the New Year..."A Princess For Christmas". It was a fun movie.

Maddy playing and Cheryl's "land of the toes"!

Here's to all of us and you for a Happy 2014!

New Years Eve 2013 with the Van Wagenen's

Here's to 2014!

Doug letting go confetti with a poof! I thought I had more pictures but I guess I didn't download them so if I get them I will post more.

December Fun 2013

Putting the final touches on the tree!

The Holiday Train is up and running!

The Village is back...and the new addition is at the right rear.

It was great fun to watch Courtney compete at BYU in a swimming meet on Friday, December 6th! She is amazing and work so hard in this event which wasn't even her favorite and ended up going back that evening to participate in this event again.

That evening we had Abi and Maddy with us and you can tell they are enjoying the "Festival of Lights" in spanish Fork

Our tradition for years and years has been to go to the lights and then to McDonalds afterward for Chicken McNuggets...and that is just what we did!

All of us (missed Alex and Angie) enjoyed our fun tradition of Grandkids at the Movie on the first Saturday of December!. We love that all of the family that can join us! So glad Greg made it home to join us. The movie this year was "Frozen". It was really fun!

Afterwards we enjoyed a fun lunch at Red Robin across the street from the theatre!

Thanks for such fun memories everyone!!

A Grandma witch and her little munchkins...Equestria girl and Tinkerbell!

Trick or Treat 2013

Just another picture of crafts that Maureen and I made...including the moon and bats hanging.



More candy, please!



Grandpa and Tinkerbell. I have one more picture that was on this page but I don't know whee it went so I will post another picture on a new post.

Halloween 2013

The above picture shows the Wood Pumpkin Patch that Maureen and I made on our craft day. But I forgot to show the photo that shows the other item we made. Whoops! Later. The next two photos...Chili dinner and breadsticks at Cheryl's home before we went out Trick or Treating with the girls. Yum!

Happy Birthday Papa - October 10, 2013

Dad enjoying his birthday and his fun gifts.

We later went to Cheryl's so that Abi and Maddy could help make Grandpa's birthday cupcakes for his party...and then around 6:30 p.m. the guests started arriving. The following are photos of all who were able to attend. Thanks for coming! (We missed Stephanie and her family!) Yummy cupcakes (thanks girls for your help) and Ice Cream!

Getting ready for Halloween starting with the porch!

With the lights a glow it fits nicely in to the "spooky" atmosphere. Hooray...the holidays are here!!

Matthew and me hike the Peruvian Trail - July 16, 2013

 Today Matthew and I had our "date" and hiked up the Peruvian Trail at Snowbird. It was steep and a bit of a butt-kicker but it was so much fun doing the hike with him! We did this hike two years ago and I am glad he chose this hike again!

                            Who's that good-lookin' guy on that trail going up...up...up?

 The wildflowers were found in abundance so enjoy their beauty and the beauty of the Peruvian trail.

 Yes, we had snow towards the top! Pretty good patch there...as you can see Matthew posing by. It was fun to put some on my face, neck, arms, and legs! Cool was good!

            Matthew wrote in a patch of sand near the top..."Matthew was here" with the date...for all who would come after us!

   Yeah! At the top...altitude 11,000 ft! Whew! I felt like kissing the ground when we summited!

This tram was just coming up to drop off its passengers. When it made its descent we were on it! Fun!