A New Year Tradition Right Up Our Alley!

Well, there it is. Cash won last year and has kept charge of the bowling trophy. Let's see who takes it home this time!

I never tire of watching Mark's crazy spin! 

I love our New Year's bowling tradition and this family of mine!

Silly Grahm!

Cash was a little reluctant to present the trophy to his Mom. But I know he was happy she was the winner! Way to go Tiff.

Tim and Chris stayed for a quick game of pool. It was a close match but Chris pulled off the win, all in good fun!

The winning shot! 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Ruby!

Grey put this crown on Ruby.

I think this is sign that 2026 will be a good year!

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Sweet Granddog Grizzly...

Just the two of us...

 

Today I got to take my sweet grandson Grahm out on a special lunch date, just the two of us. With his baptism coming up on Saturday, it felt like the perfect moment to celebrate the wonderful boy he's becoming. He wanted sushi and knew exactly what he wanted to order. 

We sat across from each other and chatted about everything he's excited for. As we talked, I was reminded of his tender heart and how much he already understands about the gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm so proud of Grahm and am grateful to be his Grandma. He's a bright spot in my life. I love him so very much.

Just Grahm...

Mark, Tiff, Cash, Colby, and Grey went to the 3 hour Avatar movie so we got to have Grahm for a sleepover. It's always the best of times with just Grahm!

Boys will be boys!

Mark and Grey played a quick game of pickleball before it was time to go home.

Within the Clasp of Your Arms...

 

Keep trying, keep reaching, keep talking, keep praying—but never give up. Above all, never pull away from each other.

...we all know fatherhood is not an easy assignment, but it ranks among the most imperative ever given, in time or eternity. We must not pull away from our children. We must keep trying, keep reaching, keep praying, keep listening. We must keep them “within the clasp of our arms.”

Within the Clasp of Your Arms | Jeffrey R. Holland
President of Brigham Young University
Priesthood Session | April 1983

How I will miss Elder Holland. His powerful sermons always resonated with me. I always sat up taller and gave my full attention when he spoke. Over the last three decades as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, he lifted the weary, encouraged the faithful, and bore a powerful witness of the Savior—even through seasons of significant personal trials.

A funeral service for Elder Holland will take place this Wednesday and no doubt he will be honored for his unwavering devotion, his steadfast witness of the Savior, and his inspired ability to strengthen faith and deepen understanding.