Why Haven't I Blogged????

I must be feeling brave to post these pictures!! Needless to say, we have been busy. We have found many reasons to be busy. Can you count the reasons?

Papa does the very best cannonballs of anyone in the whole family. Do it again, Papa, do it again. He can cause some major waves!!

So, for two weeks we ate, swam, read, ate, swam, watched movies, ate, swam, went to the mall, went to the library, ate, swam, read, ate and swam. There was a little bit of sleep in there too. It was so hot!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't really say go outside and play. We will be with this group again next week with a few more added. (But, not at my house and the weather will be cooler!)

What A Man

I know this is a lousy picture, but one of the only ones I have with my Aunt Mary (my dad's sister) and my Uncle John. It wasn't until I started doing family history, that I was able to put some puzzle pieces together about their lives. Aunt Mary's first husband was also named John. He passed away at a young age and left her a young widow with 5 sons. I just think what a jewel of a man to marry a woman with that many children and help to raise them. He has to be a special man.
The part that I wanted to tell was my experience with Uncle John. He and Aunt Mary were "babysitting" us. I have no idea where our parents were or how long they were gone. I had gone into the bathroom wearing some costume jewelry. (you know where this story is headed!) I did my "big" job on the toilet and of course a piece of the jewelry fell into the toilet. I carried on for so long that finally poor Uncle John put his hand into the toilet to retrieve the jewelry. I don't even think I would do that for my own children. He was a saint. This is one of the few memories I have of my childhood home and it is a tad bit embarrassing to remember. Uncle John, will you forgive me?

Hark It's Clark

The birthdays come fast and furious lately. I wanted to wish Mr. Clark Daniel a Happy 6th Birthday. We had been on a trip and as soon as we landed my phone rang to let us know a baby boy had arrived. I got ready in one day and then I was off to Provo to be with the little family. The whole family gathered in Provo for his blessing and that was a special time to all be together.

Mr. Clark has always been a happy guy. Can you tell from the pictures? I am sure he will always be a University of Michigan fan.

He will be in first grade in the Fall (in Princeton, New Jersey). He takes piano lessons from his mom and plays soccer. He does a really good job playing goalie. He really excelled in Kindergarten and we could see how much he has grown. He makes good choices and is such a fun guy to be around. We will see you soon, Clark. We love you and hope you had a great birthday.

Every Picture Has A Story

I wish I could remember all the details surrounding this picture and the story that goes with it. I know I was in Redlands, CA because my Mother-In-Law had been sick. My mother and sister were going on a trip to Arizona and I hitched a ride home with them. Can you tell we didn't get out of the drive-way before my mother's car was acting up.

The tow truck driver had room in his cab for my sister T, but not for mom and I. Can you tell mom and I rode in the car while it was being towed and T with the truck driver. Well, my sister thought this was the funniest thing ever, and she proceeded to wet her pants in the cab of the truck!

Hopefully it was a long time before anyone had to sit in that seat!

A Great Deal

JC Penney's is having 75% off of their clearance merchandise. I had such a good time. This dress was $100.00 and I got it for $9.97. Actually I had a gift card and it cost me $1.52.

What a deal!! It was a size smaller than I thought I would need. Now I just need a good-looking man take me on a cruise and I am set. (I decided the background on my blog does nothing for the color of the dress. I actually tried to change my background and I am once again challenged)

Something Else I Really Hate

I am sure this has happened to all of us. You have a pair of earrings you really like and so you wear them all the time. I came home from shopping one day and discovered I had lost one of my earrings. So, I have no idea why I still have these earrings. Do I think the mate will suddenly appear? Should I give up? I am sure they will go back in the jewelry box and I will remember those happy days when I was wearing them.

She Is How Old??

Miss Sarah was our long-awaited and long-prayed-for baby. Most of our babies came fast and I almost thought I couldn't have any more children before I got pregnant with her. I remember Miss Shelley and Mr Seth saying "I thought we were having a baby in June". I guess she wanted to be an almost firecracker instead.

The doctor told me I was having a 6 lb baby and of course we didn't know she was going to be a girl. Well, let me say, 8 lb 10 oz is no six pound baby. The kids had been praying for a Baby Sarah for more than a year and I was a little worried (oh, ye of little faith). When Mr Dan went home and told the kids it really was Baby Sarah, Miss Shelley said "I know".

When she was finally ready to be born, the doctor, nurse, and Mr Dan were watching the Today Show. "Hello, I'm ready to have the baby". Suddenly they all jump up to get ready!! The nurse is saying "don't push, don't push". Crazy people!!!!!! Well, finally one push and she came into the world. I remember they took her hair and tied a ribbon in it.. She looked like an Indian baby.

She has grown up to be a beautiful woman, wife, and mother. She serves in the church, serves others, and is all you would want in a daughter. Our love to you on this special day.

Happy 16 years

Happy 16 years of marriage to Miss Shelley and Mr Darren. It is so hard to believe that it has been that long. We were so happy to have Mr Darren join our family. He is so-o-o-o nice and his family is wonderful.

It is always hot in Arizona in the summer and July 2nd was not any different. Miss Shelley you were a beautiful bride. I just wanted to say congratulations to the both of you. The girls are lucky to have you as parents.