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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Stand tall

Sometimes we stand alone,

A few Snapdragons in mom's raspberries.

but let's always stand for our values.

How about a bowl of granola, pecans, chocolate chips, and RASPBERRIES
for breakfast?

(Try not to forget the granola.)

"I challenge you to stand for that which is right and true and good."
President Hinckley, June Ensign 1996.

Monday, June 1, 2009

More spring flowers.

Tulips.

Columbines, Colorado's State Flower

Lily Bud.
Guess the color of the Lily, and win a large pizza from Retiredducks.

Guess the common name of these flowers and win a large pizza.

A lesson from the garden pea:
Our goal is to grab the correct string,
hang on tight,
and grow tall.

"Hope in our Heavenly Father’s merciful plan of happiness leads to peace, mercy, rejoicing, and gladness. The hope of salvation is like a protective helmet; it is the foundation of our faith and an anchor to our souls."
President Uchtdorf, October 2008

Fun times at Grandma's

Care to join Zackary for a 'dip' in his new pool?

The water is great and there are treats for everybody after we've had fun!

See ya at Grandma's and Grandpa's but you better hurry before the water gets cold because Grandma will not heat another pot of water.

"To you parents, express your love to your children.
Pray for them that they may be able to withstand the evils of the world.
Pray that they may grow in faith and testimony.
Pray that they may pursue lives of goodness and of service to others."
President Monson, April 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

Where is Spring?

Spring is on its way.

Spring has arrived and Mom's flowers are in bloom!

Zackary enjoyed his first Easter Egg Hunt at Grandma's, finding many eggs with special 'treasures' hidden in her flower beds.

On February 4, 2008, President Monson said he loves the color yellow. He loves it because it gives other colors their light.

On the Lord's Errand: The Life of President Monson. http://www.lds.org/move/index.html?type=conference&event=178&lang=english&articleid=068

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Vacation Journey

Blog Entry - March 17, 2009

Today Stockton began his 2nd vacation journey to Grandma's and Grandpa's home in Sandy. Buckle your seat belt Stockton, hold on as Grandma can't wait.

Do you remember Alma’s counsel to his son Helaman: “Behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass." Does not Alma's counsel apply to you and me today?

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Not to be outdone by our grand daughters, Zackary has a new hairdo styled to perfection by his grandma and grandpa.

"That is a great and marvelous gift, which we have to give to the world—a true understanding of God. We are His children. It does not matter our nationality. It does not matter where we were born. It does not matter whether our hair is light or dark. It does not matter the shape of our eyes. Each of us is a child of God." - President Hinckley, Valdivostok, Russia, July 31, 2005.