wrapping up summer 'projects'

having the grandkids take home a pumkin from the garden--I thought drawing numbers would be good--I left one of the pumkins in the garage accidently--but all got one they lifed and drew on it

having a end of summer pic with grandpa on the tramp before we take it down for the winter

providing paint for the grandkids to paint with them and enjoy and experient with just to see what they come up with--outdoors is better for painting

more painting (they both did the ocean scene and I was so proud of them getting right in their --sometimes I encouraged them to blend the cloudw with their fingers (not the brush) and they did--even though the oils required a bit of clean up-

we started this the week before with mayley and hunter and then finished it up this week--in time to hang in the kitchen--so all the kids got in the act and can claim it as 'their' painting

some of my projects of late have included getting a few 'summer' projects wrapped up--putting away lawn chairs and patio chairs and staining this rocker with a clear stain--(for protection) but leaving the natual wood look

learning to crochet again--its a bookmark (can ya tell?)--next--hot pads then rags--I mean unlimited possibilities--watch out

dad and I have put lots of dried apples away and yesterday --completed over 40 more (small half pint baggies ) of pureed applesauce

I love to make applesauce muffins--come on over--I'll bake some up for ya

this wasn't a project to away all the cute birthday gifts--but I love you all for the birthday well wishes--love letters, crocheted cap book gift certificate for 'golen corral' my favorite all you can eat--type restaraunt. we're using it next fri by the way--but I just had to post my little treasures --simple pleasures are life's treasures they say (I put that saying on the wall in vinyl lettering in the computer room--your friendship to dad and each of you is my real treasure --but thanks for spoiling me--remember you only ever need give me a love letter- and I'll feel totally great-for any occassion--but by the way--do you guys have any 'treasures' on your wish lists--as of late??? just curious--had to ask

missionary update from Irma Call

hayley's mission mother posted this one on a mission blog and the caption was (from sister walton saying) we work with some of the best sisters in the world

so she and Irma Salles and Irma Raye and Irma egberts are loved...

She (Irma Call) writes:"
the work is doing good I am super happy and having the time of my life. I absolutely love being a missionary and I am so happy that I have this opportunity"

We sat at the feet of the prophet--(literally)

Last Sunday we attended regional conf in the conf center. We had the best seats. Front row right in front of Pres. Monson. Yeah it doesn't get anybetter than that. His talk was on rescuing the inactives and that they need us to do our responsibility. The (SLC) temple president talked on you guessed it temple attendance. Sis Matusmori and Elder Costa talked about following the prophet and getting your own testimony and chosing to follow the Lord. Elder Hales talked about following the prophet and the Savior. It was really good to be there. -we were encouraged to go to the conference center downtown if at all possible -and we were -so happy that we did-- it was so fun to look into the face of the prophet and the other who shared their messages--a day I will long remember!!!!! -

PS (you know me though I couldn't enjoy it fully wishing you were all sitting there with me--or at least the oldest grandkids) we didn't thing ahead--but if that opportunity arises-we'll be sure to take all who can come--

some pics of the weekend fun

something to celebrate today-

I have a book called 'celebrations' they aren't the run of the mill celebrations--they are just celebrations a girl --finds in her everyday life. then later I saw a post by someone--entitled
things I have to celebrate -again every day things that meant something to her--so I used the idea to say--things I'm celebrating too--
*I'm celebrating that ....I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints (think of the primary song) the primary did their program recently and again I felt so grateful to be a member of this church
* I'm celebrating that I can play the piano just for fun-yesterday I spent about one hour playing primary songs it was fun
*I'm celebrating ...grandma/grandpa time and & that today is a day off school and off for dad from work and
turns out anna and abbie-are off school too -so they are coming (megan too)_ for a little grandma/ grandpa time fun. --we got to play with mayley and hunter last fri (see brianne's blog and my blog ) and they almost got to come today again too--but it didn't work out--but we love all the time we can get with the kids thus- I'm celebrating spending time with grandkids --

drive up gardsman pass

bryan and I went up By gardsmans pass to see the sunset and to see the last of the fall leaves--both were gorgeous--before long we stopped over the pass and looked out and we were standing in a few inches of snow--the air was nippy and I thought--oh boy--I don't think I'm quite ready for winter yet--but it was a beautiful night and we just decided spontaneously to take that ride up brighton--sometimes the things we decide to do at the last minute are the most fun.. I wasn't quite ready for the snow part--I had on my shorts and sandles from our bike ride earlier in the day--(I like to wear shorts so my pants don't get greasy on the bike chain)_no wonder I was cold--when we looked out over the valley--lol. enclosed is a pic of the road on the way to guardsman. judge for yourself how beautiful..it is the road that connects brighton to Park city.