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Easter Egg Coloring

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHAEL

I have a sassy little daughter in law that has a birthday today.

CONGRAULATIONS TO BROCK

BROCK GRADUATES FROM POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY February 12, 2009 we attended the graduation for Brock and 37 other deserving men and women from all over Utah. Brock made us very proud as he sang the National Anthem with two other men to start the ceremony. They really sounded great. Brock was also awarded a special award for the best in the Firearms Training. He was also recognized in 90% or higher in the Fitness Training. He was able to receive his certificate from his father in-law, Mike Gray and in brother-in-law Preston Gray. As they both work in the Corrections Department for the State. We are very proud of you Brock and hope you will continue to enjoy your work and excel in achievement. Oh I almost forgot to say how dashingly handsome Brock looked in his dark blue uniform. Maybe I was just a proud mom but I thought he was very handsome and looked great.

I' Ve Been Tagged

So I have been tagged by several people and I have just been ignoring it because I don't know what to say. 25 things randomly about me.

1. I am a perfectionist at work and a messy housekeeper at home.
2. I love my family more every day. The world would be a boring place without my kids and grand kids.
3. I don't ever do anything just for myself except sleep.
4. I love to bake.
5. I teach Primary and love it.
6. Reed and I have so much in common that it's like looking in the mirror sometimes.
7. My office is a total pig sty.
8. I have three corny daughter in-laws.
9. I always was a daddy's girl until I got married and then I always call my mom.
10. I went to Ricks College
11. I grew up in a very small hick town and have emotional scars because of my experiences in that town.
12. My grandmother Westover has always been my favorite person and if when I'm old I'm anything like her then I will be happy.
13. I don't make friends easily.
14. I love vegetables.
15. I need to loose weight.
16. I was married in the Ogden Temple
17. I don't like to shop
18. I have 6 wonderful grandchildren.
19. I work hard and Autoliv and not a home.
20. I'm always full of good intentions
21. I love the Book of Mormon
22. I had the best mother-in-law that you could ever have.
23. My closet is full of clothes that don't fit.
24. I hardly ever make my bed.
25. I love having Thanksgiving at my house.

Bret turns 29

So I feel officially old today. I am actually loosing my teeth so I can't help but wonder what's next to go. My oldest is 29 tomorrow and so I guess I can't help but feel old today. I'll have to find a way to feel young another day. Anyway Happy Birthday Bret. You've been a joy to have and have brought me so much love.

I'm been tagged

So Bri tagged me to post the 4th picture in the 4th photo album. I laughed whe I saw that it was a picture of her. Ha Ha I'm tagging Nikelle, Tifanie,Evelyn

Homemade Christmas From Grandma

Grand kids seem to enjoy homemade Christmas

Christmas 2008

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

John Findlay Family

KENNEDY SPENDS THE DAY WITH GRANDMA

So, Kennedy is such a mommies girl that there has only been Grandpa Findlay, Grandma Peterson and Bri that could watch her. Now that Bret has been home more she likes her daddy. So I have tried to win her over. Well today she finally spent the day with Grandma and seemed to enjoy herself.

GRANDPA FINDLAY

The family of Grandpa Findlay are invited to Thanksgiving at the home of Reed and Shelly. As many of you know this will probably be the last Thanksgiving for Dad/Grandpa Findlay. We are asking all that can, to possibly postpone other commitments and attend a gathering in honor of Grandpa Findlay

Families

Last night

Kennedy and Anaston seemed to discover each other. They were fascinated by each other. It was so cute to watch. I can't help to reflect on what cousins and family have meant in my life. As a child I loved getting to together with my cousins. I find it hard to realize now that we never see each other and when we do we don't really know each other any more so it's distant to some degree. I wish we would of been closer over the years. I think of how much my grandparents meant to me growing up and how much I have missed them since they have been gone. I compare that to the deep love I have for the six grandchildren I have and wonder if I am getting a glimpse of the love our Heavenly Father must have for each of us. I can't comprehend the love of our Savior Jesus Christ but when I think of the love I have for my family then I think that maybe I can understand in some small way. I find it comforting to know that Heavenly Father loves me. I am so thankful for families and the support we can offer each other. It has been a fun treat to have adult nieces now that can also be like best friends. I love having you all a part of my life. My dream is that Anaston, Kennedy and Haven with all the little ones left to come will love this family bond as much as I have. I can't help but think that Heaven must be like the love of one big happy family.

Cooper gave us a kitten and Anaston came out Sunday and it was so fun to see her reaction to it. She wanted to touch it so bad but she was afraid of it just a little. I get a kick out of her closing her eyes when the kitten is close. She is so fun.

We went to Saratoga Springs Sunday to listen to Conference with my Brothers family and to see their new house. We also got to spend the day with Brock, Rachael and the kids. It was so fun to see the twins walking and interacting with Cordon. We took several video's of them but had a hard time getting any to up load because of the size. I finally did get one but it's not the best, but oh well. They are so cute and we enjoyed the day.

Conference Sunday

Tagged Again

Tagged Again

Rules: Tell about 6 quirks of yours and tag 6 others


1. I can't sit still - I have to keep my hands moving and I fidget bad. I didn't realize how bad it was until my daughter-in-laws laughed at me.

2. I love ONIONS. I always put lots of onions in everything and I've been teased lately so I guess I need to cut back when having company.

3. I usually don't know what dinner is until after it's made because it's usually something I've just made up as I go along.

4. I have a terrible sweet tooth and if there's something yummy in the house I eat it all. Reed has to hurry or he doesn't even get any.

5. I don't like to talk on the phone. Unless it's my sister or mom I just hate talking on the phone. I always tell Reed I'll talk to him when he gets home.

6. I don't like to go shopping. I would just as soon be doing something else.

Our Day at the Ranch

It was a nice day for getting wood. We had to sit out a downpour for a few minutes. I got soaked just opening the gate to pull in. The ground was just wet on the surface so we didn't have to worry about getting stuck. We had an enjoyable time; we cut down some dead trees right on the edge of the hay field at the top of the ranch. Shelly wanted to learn how to use a chain saw, so I dropped a tree and showed her how to cut through the tree. As you can see from the picture she caught on pretty fast. We had to sit out another little rain storm, the lighting at the ranch is pretty awesome. It would strike in the mountains above us and the thunder would just boom. We were able to get the pickup full of wood and we had fun doing it. I just need to remember not to get Shelly mad at me, when she has a chain saw in her hands.

Paris Peak from the Ranch