Stockton's Birthday

Stockton celebrated his 2Y birthday in
September
with all the trimmings.

Mom and Grandma made a special birthday cake.
Great 'finger-food.'

Are all these presents for me?
This is the best birthday party ever!

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There is nothing wrong with trying on some of these old hats
after eating my birthday cake.

Hey Grandpa come and find me!

More pictures of the party and hats at:
http://madduckfamilysite.shutterfly.com/


Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
Anonymous

I am not hungry, but I am well fed;
I am not cold, but I am well clothed.
I am not suffering for a hat,
and when I go outdoors I have my hat to put on;
...I have everything that a man [or woman]
needs or can enjoy
if he owned the whole world.
President Brigham Young, 1870

An Announcement of the birth of our granddaughter

Announcing (somewhat late) the birth of our granddaughter, Hazel Helen Smith. Born September 12, 2010 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Washington. She is 6 pounds, 12 ounces and19 inches long. Her heart is healthy, digestion is flowing, appetite is gargantuan, and lungs are thunderous. All of her wonderful attributes are great blessings from our Heavenly Father. Mother and daughter are doing great.


She arrived with a head of hair and promptly asked for a bow. She then asked for a pink outfit and took a nap. She is all girl.

More pictures at:
http://madduckfamilysite.shutterfly.com/

It is our solemn duty,
our precious privilege—
even our sacred opportunity—
to welcome to our homes
and to our hearts
the children
who grace our lives.

President Monson, 1991

Camping at Capitol Reef

It just doesn't get any better
than camping with

Grandma and Grandpa.Yep, camping is fun.

Grandpa's in my eyes because I'm in his heart.

The apples are great and you get to pick'em.

We made it all the way to Hickman Bridge.

Come on Grandma, up here with me!

More pictures at:
http://madduckfamilysite.shutterfly.com/



A good man [and woman] leaveth
an inheritance to his
children's children:
Proverbs 13:22

Collage of snapshots of our grandkids taken during our visits to
Arizona and Washington, the Fourth of July, enjoying a free cookie at the bakery,
and Madelynn's first birthday.
More photos at our new web page -
http://madduckfamilysite.shutterfly.com/.

You [we] are all part
of a great family.
Thank Him
for friends and
loved ones,
for parents and
brothers and sisters,
for family.
President Gordon B. Hinckley, 2001
.

Oh, grandma I don't care if your living and family rooms are a mess from remodeling. I can have lots of fun with your toys anywhere.


Grandma, why did you tell Madelynn about taking a bath in your new sink? Anyway, my sister say thanks for the fun. Hey, when I pull up on this round cap the water goes out. Did you know that Grandma?

"We urge all senior members,
when possible, to call their families together.
Foster wonderful family traditions
which will bind you together eternally."
President Ezra T. Benson

A personal spa

The best place to take a bath
is in Grandma Maddux's
new kitchen sink.
How sweet it is!
It just doesn't get any better!


"Everything is a miracle.
It is a miracle that one does not
dissolve in one's bath like a lump of sugar"
Pablo Picasso

This year's Easter Egg hunt was held in the house due to cold and snowy weather. Madelynn had more fun watching her brother search for eggs filled with his favorite candy. Next year Madelynn is planning on finding more eggs than Zack.

OK, Grandma where's the Easter egg?

Grandma, I'm having a lot of fun at your house.

Grandpa, is it over, no more eggs?
Can I have a Popsicle?


"What a glorious time of the year is Easter!
Easter is the day when we,
with Christian people everywhere,
celebrate the most significant event in human history —
the Resurrection from the grave,
the return to life from death,
of the Son of God."

President Gordon B. Hinckley

Kitchen remodel update

Remember the pantry when you were growing up?

Well, check out the pantry today!
























How about visiting the new island?











Now, do you like the floor color?


















"Your treasure map is now in place:
Learn from the past.
Prepare for the future.
Live in the present."
President Thomas S. Monson, April 2008

The week of March 8, 2010 was very eventful for us. It started early in the Provo City Courthouse where Madelynn Marie Maddux legally became our granddaughter. (although in our eyes she already was our precious granddaughter) Tuesday March 9, 2010 we enjoyed the blessings of having her sealed to Chrissom and Chelsea in the Mount Timpanogos Temple. She wore a dress Chelsea made in college. Zackary, all in white, got to stand next to Chrissom and be part of this event. Even though Maddie cried and Zack tried to climb on the alter we were filled with joy to be there and witness the importance of temple ordinances. On Sunday March 14, 2010 Chrissom pronounced a name and blessing to Madelynn. She was quiet and smiled at the congregation when Chrissom held her for all to see.
The following are pictures of the Maddux Family and all who attended.
Isn't she the sweetest little girl! We love her!

Come on judge hurry up!

Look at all the people who love me.

Modern Tech in Action

For the past few weeks we have enjoyed 'seeing and talking' to our grandkids who live in Michigan. Thanks to our joint 'web cams' and the internet we can talk face-to-face. We know they are becoming smarter and better looking each week.

Take a peek at the following web cam pictures from this week and see if you can pick the 'real grandkid'.

Think about...

Is this the real Reeli?or...

Is this the real Reeli?

How about.....

Is this the real Kaden?or...

Is this the real Kaden?

Now consider.....

Is this the real Jarom?
or...

Is this the real Jarom?

Now examine...

Is this the real Suzanne?or...

Is this the real Suzanne?

We know that each of you chose the correct picture. Check back for more pictures and more tech in action.

“Those who understand our Heavenly Father’s eternal plan for the joy and happiness
of His children will be better prepared to not only make good choices
but also provide good choices as the information superhighway rolls across the world.
The computer, television, satellite, microchip, and even the telephone all can bless
and enhance our lives, or can make them miserable.”

Elder M. Russell Ballard, July 1996