AZ Jan 2010

We had a great long weekend in Arizona, visiting Micah and his cute little family. We were able to catch a soccer game of Jackson's where he scored the only goal for his team. He was so pleased, especially because he had prayed he would be able to score, and he did!
If ever a little girl looked like her dolly, this one sure does. It's a shame her big blue eyes don't show up as well in the photo. We got lots of loves and cuddles from Rachelle.

 

Dad is always happy when he can help out with a small task. The guys were able to hang a new ceiling fan - a must in Arizona. The box said it was a 5 min job. It wasn't - but at least the thing worked when they got done.

 

And no trip to Gilbert is complete without a trip to Joe's Farm Grill. On our last visit in April the grill had caught fire, and the place was closed down for a few hours, right when we showed up. So we didn't get our famous Fontina Burger. Got it this time, and it didn't disappoint. Also got the sweet potato fries - yum!!

 

Thanks for having us, Micah and Sarah. Your children are adorable and we love ya tons.

Christmas 2010

We spent Christmas 2010 in Iowa with Josh's Family. We were fortunate to be able to schedule our newest grandbaby's blessing while we were there. These grandchildren are such a blessing in our life and we are grateful when we can take part in some of these milestone events.
We had a nice visit with Bud's dad in Omaha. He is almost 88 and is doing well. He lives in an Assisted Living facility and is content with life. He has trouble remembering the simple things in life, but he does recognize us when we visit and is always eager to hear how his grandchildren and great-grandchildren are doing.
Josh's kids were tons of fun to be around and we managed to play lots of games and get in a game of bowling at Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl (Bass Pro Shop). As fun as it is to visit family, it's always nice to come home to California's mild weather. We are so spoiled. I don't miss the days of having to bundle up kids just to get into the car.
Our travels to and from Iowa were safe and uneventful - a real blessing when traveling during Christmas Holidays.
We spent a quiet New Years Eve at home with the Lyons -playing games and eating fondue.

New Year's Day was spent at the Sacramento Temple for a Stake Temple Day. What a treat to have my oldest daughter, Andrea, and my youngest daughter, Emily, with me at the temple. Got some nice compliments from others about how beautiful they are. Missed my Megan and my dear daughter in-laws. I'm feeling very verklempt these days about having family spread out across the country. It stinks.
We had fun at the Runyan's after the temple eating good food and playing games. Thanks for sharing your home with us again on New Years, Runyans. I'm grateful we didn't have a repeat this year of the chicken murders :(
Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. May all your dreams come true and all your needs be met.