Now and Then

We have had the best week this week with our 2 oldest grand kids, Josh and Jaycee.
They got to stay with us while they attended EFY in West Jordan.
They grow up way too fast!
They are the best!!

Now...

and then.

LOOK!

Look what I got!!

Do you love it?

I do!

Summer Fun!!!...?

Just a few things that have kept this summer interesting so far.

I love this stuff!

A colonoscopy...YUCK! Had to drink this whole thing!

The Bachelorette

I'm addicted to this show......pathetic!

Listening to the book "The Help"

SOOOOO good!

Naartjie. Fun little part-time job!

Just thought I'd share!

Sunday Mornings

A couple of weeks ago as Craig and I were going to church,

my thoughts turned to my kids and a feeling of warmth

and joy entered my heart. Just to know that in Glenville, NY,

Morgan, UT, Ammon, ID, West Valley City, UT,

and Murray, UT we

are a "forever family" and we are still

doing Sunday mornings together...though miles apart.

I still hear the strains of Janice Kapp Perry's

"The Light Within", "In Quiet Grove", and

"How Great Shall Be Your Joy"

filling our home.

The taste of mini powdered sugar donuts and

milk still bring back memories of

Mike's quiet influence, Jenni's sprinkle of

freckles across her nose, Kristy's giggle

that reached clear down to her toes and Emily's ever

endearing phrase, "BUT WAIT!"

I love them all so much and I am so thankful

for the wonderful people they are.

And of course.....Craig.....I am so glad

we are having this dance for the rest

of our lives and forever!

Pelican Brief

Beginning in March-April we get a "brief" visit

from these pelicans.

We've counted up to eleven of them.

They usually stay through June.

They are amazing to watch.

They have really BIG beaks.

Today, Craig and I went on our first official

bike-ride on the Jordan River Parkway.

We caught these two enjoying a

lazy morning on the river.

Thank you, Craig for getting our bikes

ready for the summer.

Looking forward to more bike excursions.

Moving on up and in!!!

Well....here we go!!! The time to move into the new school is here. It is a very BIG job but very exciting. Here are some pictures of the new library

Fiction area

James Jones, the head librarian at OHS, standing in front

of the circulation desk.

Non-fiction area

Seriously....Am I doing this?

OK....I'm doing this.....I'm going to start a blog. (Leaving my little comfort zone.) After a few...OK A LOT of frustrating moments and a very patient Craig....really...VERY patient....and his continuing help... here I go.

Orem High is moving into the brand new building. The library was chosen as one of the first to move in. Two boys are working on getting their Eagle Scout and have chosen to help the library move as their project. Great project, awesome boys and amazing help! Here are a few pictures of before and after of the very old, but very endearing library. I love my job!

Fiction area after most of the books were moved

Non- fiction area before move

Non-fiction area after move.