More Utah

Here are just a few more pictures from our Utah trip (from Ma's camera). . .

Four generations of cute women. ;-) (Nan's the cutest!)
A few of Mom's grandkids

William being cute

Nan at the end of the week, looking a little better. :-)

Mother and Daughter

Grandma enjoying her posterity

Dan loved hanging out at Tom's house

Sammi enjoyed the sunshine

William enjoyed the perfect breeze

Sorry Kevin, but you still look handsome. :-)

Kevin is holding a hummingbird feeder. There were a bunch (6-10 birds) depending on if you ask me, or mom. They were so fun to watch.

Trip Pictures

I just returned from a trip to Utah, with my parents. Charles stayed behind to provide for the family. :-) We went mostly to visit with Nan, who had become very ill a few weeks ago. She was so sick, actually, we were not sure if she was going to return to health. The first day at Nan's she was a little worn out (she had been out of the hospital maybe 2 days). Her face was more pale, and her eyes were more tired, than I have ever seen. But, as the days went on she keep on getting better and better. By the last day, she seemed almost normal-Nan. :-) We are so grateful she is doing so well! She gave us all a pretty good scare.
We also stayed with John and Mindy for part of the week. I don't think I took any pictures of that?! Kevin and Amy were there, too. We stayed up late playing games and having fun!

We managed to get around Utah and see some of the sights . . . (In random order)

Visitor Center, Salt Lake Temple

Thanksgiving Point, Dinosaur Museum.

The kids loved the water/sand display

and Dino toys

William and Ben, playing a little one-on-one.

The kids got to ride in Uncle Tom's toy. :-)

William seemed to enjoy it.

Hanging out at Uncle Tom's

Nan lives under Uncle Tom's house, and he had this flower wall made for her. All of her children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren got to add a flower (she can see it from her bedroom window). This was my contribution . . . :-)

Nan starting feeling better and she got to enjoy being outside. She gave the kids a bunch of "poppers" for entertainment.

Nan is kicking back and relaxing while reading the book of her life (made my Jessi).

This was taken before the trip to Utah. We went on a train ride from Horseshoe Bend. It was a lovely night.

The kids really enjoyed the train

Grandpa was enjoying the swings in Stanley, Idaho

Ahhhh . . . the love birds. :-)

And a random William, just for smiles. :-)

There are more pictures on Grandma's camera that I will post when they return . . .

Sammi's Baptism

Saturday was Sammi's special day. She was able to be baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by her daddy. It was a beautiful time for all of us. It was a Stake Baptism, so three other children were being baptized as well. Sammi sang a solo of the Primary song, Baptism. It was very sweet, and I think I was more nervous for her then she was! Her pure child voice made the song come alive. It was a sweet moment.

As she was confirmed a member of the church, it was metioned in her blessing that now is the time for her to be "The Listener" (That is what Samantha means). When she was blessed as a baby, she was told when the time comes, she will listen to the Holy Ghost -- the time has come. :-)

We love our Sammi. We are so excited for her and her future. She is our Sammi Sunshine -- always bringing light into our lives. :-)