Thankful Letter "E"

Today I'm thankful for EYES.  I am so very grateful that I can see the beauties of the seasons as they come and go.  Grateful to be able to read.  Grateful that I still see clearly to stitch.  I think about Grant Mack and even though he was able to do so much in his life, being blind did limit him some.  I know that he loved football and basketball.  How sad to not be able to actually see the action.  He would listen to the games for ours and had to rely on the broadcasters to explain what was happening on the field or on the court.  So, I'm very thankful for my eyes and especially love that they are blue!  I've always loved my blue eyes.

I also love that Derek arranged for me to actually ride on an elephant.  Something that was on my list of hopes.  Thanks Derek for fulfilling one of my dreams to ride an elephant.

 

Thankful Letter "D"

This was an easy one because you all know that I love dishes!  And the fun thing is that Neal loves them as well, consequently we have quite a variety of regular and seasonal dishes.  So today I'm thankful for Dishes! They make me happy all year long.  I love changing them out for each season and holiday of the year.  

I also love my little extra dishes that I buy now and then just for fun!  Little serving dessert plates and bowls.

Lynda Ann made me these watermelon bowls and I LOVE them and they are used lots.

I should add here for those who read my blog, you should let me know what dishes you want so that I can make sure they go to the right person.  Every set has enough that they could be divided into two sets so if two people want the same set then they could both have some.  Just let me know and I will make a list of who wants what and give it to your mom so she knows. :-). Just saying . . . . . the time will come.
 

Thankful Letter "C"

I'm thankful for Covenants.  Covenants are two-way promises made between me and my Heavenly Father.  We are bound with eternal ties if I keep my promises made to Him.  I've come to understand more and more the value and need for Covenants as I have attended and worked in the temple.  Not much makes me happier than going to the temple with my family!

 

Thankful letter "B"

The older I get the more I realize how incredibly grateful I am for a body that is strong and healthy!  The genetic genes I've inherited are amazing.  I get around people my age and I'm always surprised at how limited their lives are.  So today I am so thankful for my body!

 

New Stitching Project Progress

 I started my new project the first of October and took a picture of much I have done in a month.  It would probably be more impressive if I kept track of the amount of time I put into it instead of just what was accomplished in the month.  I've actually tried to keep a minute by minute time but it is nearly impossible.  Month by month is much easier.  I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorites.  I love the white picket fences and the quilts hanging on the line.

Logan Turns One

Neal and I were invited to Mindy and Robert's home to celebrate our great grandchild's first birthday.  Mindy had lost of great finger foods and Logan was certainly the center of attention.  Neal and I didn't know anyone there except for Mindy's family, but we had a nice time visiting.  Ryan, Izzy and Logan opening his birthday presents.  

We all sang happy birthday to Logan while he studied his birthday cake trying to decide just what to do with it.

He finally dove in and took the first slobbery bite.  

Mindy said she would send me some more pictures which I will post as soon as I get them.

Here are more fun pictures.

 

The Letter "A"

 I really think November could be my favorite month of the year.  Not because I love the cold and the coming of winter, but because Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year.  So I think, this month I'm going to post the ABC's of thankful.  Well, that is what I'm calling it.  Each day I will come up with something I am thankful for that starts with that letter.  

So today being November 1st I will say that I'm thankful for the Arms of loved ones around me.

And for the Atonement of the Savior

Baptisms

 Walker called Emmi and told her he was doing baptisms for the dead and wondered if she would like to come along.  Emmi got to the temple late and so she waited for Walker outside.  She sent some fun pictures of Walker and then the two of them had lunch together.

Counted Cross Stitch

 I finished four of them and decided it was time to have them framed.  Two were for Annie, one for Mallory and one for my friend Sally Curtis.

Within minutes after posting this Snoopy one Jeff said that he dibs it!  

The Grand Piano is for Sally Curtis for her Christmas and her birthday.  Both of which land within a day or two of each other.  I'll add here that I NEVER want to do this one again!

This goes with Mallory's other gnome samplers.  We did this one because it is about the Olympics.  You can see many of the competitions if you look close.

Sprout

 Nothing in particular going on, just posting some cute pictures of Sprout.  We love this dog so very much.  He totally has Neal and I wrapped around his little paws.

We were at Home Depot walking with Sprout and I saw these stupid dog antlers and just had to put them on Sprout.  Needless to say he didn't like them.  Very silly looking, don't you think?  

Neal and Tucker

 Tucker and Neal decided to buy season tickets to the University of Utah football games.  They've really enjoyed them so far.  They either take tracks or they drive and park at East High.  Either way it works for me because I don't have to drive them and drop them off and then go back and pick them up.  

The game didn't start until 8:30 and so they didn't get home until about 12:30.  This is a picture of Neal and Sprout sacked out for the night after the late game.  

Peyton

 Peyton finished her hair dressing school and passed her test!  We are so proud of her and all she has accomplished.  She will have a great occupation to always fall back on and use throughout her life.  Love you Peyton!

Sprout

 Apparently Sprout slipped a few times going up the stairs.  He finally decided that it was too scary to go up and for about a month would sit at the bottom of the stairs and cry for Neal or I to come and get him and carry him up.  We finally decided that we needed to do something to help him be more independent and confident going up the stairs.  I got on line and ordered some stair liners.  Neal cut them in thirds and lined them up the side of the stairs.  It only took Sprout a couple times of us showing him that it was safe and now he goes up and down using the carpeted side of the staircase.  

BYU Wins

 BYU played Notre Dame and won!  Lots of controversy over the win.  Issues about whether there was on second on the clock or not.  I honestly don't care.  What I care about is that BYU won!  I'll take a win any day.  My favorite sign!

Jaden surprised his dad with a ticket to the BYU / Notre Dame game.  It was Greg's birthday that day.  What a great birthday present!!!  The ticket and the win!!!

The final score:

As the game ended the student body and everyone else stormed the field.  Greg said that Jaden ran down to the field with all the other thousands.  This is Greg taking a selfie.

RISE AND SHOUT THE COUGARS ARE OUT!!!!!

Another fun picture: