Charity suffereth long...

And charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

~Moroni 7:45

In Like a Lamb...

March definitely showed up today in full lamb mode-it was almost 60 degrees. It was perfect day for a walk on Canyon Road. 

Of course since I was in the neighborhood, I couldn't resist stopping by to see Mark, Tiff, and the Grands.

Grey and Grahm went with me to take Grizzly and Ruby for a walk. I really wouldn't mind having an adventure with them everyday. What a wonderful way to start the month. 

Grizz stopped to smell the daffodils!

And of course a trip to Harmon's is always a good idea! I'm forever grateful for days like this and my wonderful grandsons.

Balloon Bugles...

Grandpa had a fun idea and he took Grey and Grahm to his shop so they could help him. With PVC pipe, tape, and balloons they made bugles. The balloon bugles were a big hit. There was laughter and a lot of "music." The noise level was impressive! 

Grey's big smile!

One of my favorite things is to watch Tim being a grandpa... 

best grandpa for sure.

Self care...

Since Christopher discovered the Provo River Trail, it has become one of my favorite places to go for a walk. No matter the season it is inspiring and beautiful. In winter, when the trail is bare and hushed, the canyon teaches me that rest has its own kind of beauty. The snow capped mountains are the perfect backdrop.

Self-care doesn't have to be complicated or grand to be effective. Sometimes movement, stillness, fresh air, and cool mountain spring water is all one needs.

Therapeutic and spiritual...

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Kiss for brother...

I had such a wonderful afternoon at the park with Colby, Grey, and Grahm. Grahm loves his brother Colby. 

Three gates...

Before you speak let your words pass through three gates:

Is it true?
Is it necessary?
Is it kind?

One sweet Sunday...

It was sweet to walk in church last Sunday and see Colby preparing the sacrament. We really wanted to be there to hear Mark and Tiffani give talks.

Sitting together with the Grand's also felt especially sweet. Mark and Tiffani both gave excellent talks. I'm so grateful for both of them and of course they made me proud!

Photo credits once again go to Grahm!

I took Grahm home and then we went for a walk with Grizzly and Ruby. I enjoy going for walks around Mark and Tiffani's neighborhood. It's such a beautiful setting. It was especially sweet to be with Grahm. We have the best conversations. 

We forgot the clean-up bags and Grahm ran all the way to the other end of the park to get one. I didn't ask him to he just did that on his own, and cleaned up after the doggies.

We were walking home and saw Colby and his friends headed back from church. We are still having some extra nice Winter days.

Grey and Grahm went with me to get a few things at Harmon's which included a sweet treat. 

I really don't tell Grahm to pose for pictures, he just has that big fun personality. Grey just goes along and smiles sweetly.

So very lucky!

Yes, one sweet Sunday...

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Cornbelly's with Cash...

I think this was the first time we went to Cornbelly's. What a fun day with our Cashee boy.

The Polar Star...

We know not what lies ahead of us. We know not what the coming days will bring. We live in a world of uncertainty. For some, there will be great accomplishment. For others, disappointment. For some, much of rejoicing and gladness, good health, and gracious living. For others, perhaps sickness and a measure of sorrow. We do not know. But one thing we do know. Like the polar star in the heavens, regardless of what the future holds, there stands the Redeemer of the world, the Son of God, certain and sure as the anchor of our immortal lives. He is the rock of our salvation, our strength, our comfort, the very focus of our faith.

In sunshine and in shadow we look to Him, and He is there to assure and smile upon us.

We Look to Christ | President Gordon B. Hinckley

April 2002

Valentine's Eve at Grandma's...

Beautiful tulips from Christopher 

It was so fun to see Grey and Grahm walking out of school with their Valentine boxes.

Grey's monster Valentine box is eating all his cards!

Grey and Grahm took all their Valentine's out one by one and enjoyed seeing what their friends gave them.

Grey got an extra special Valentine from Mya. When I pick up the boys I always wait on the grass in front of the school. Several times when I'm talking to the boys Mya will walk by, and she always says sweetly, "Hi Grey." Mya is very pretty!

Grey likes his Valentine levitor.

We a good time playing a few Valentine Minute to Win it games.

Chocolate Kiss pass using straws, it got a little slobbery!

Be Mine Toss using candy conversation hearts.

Heart Attack - Grey and Grahm took turns sticking paper hearts all over Grandpa and each other, then they had a minute to pull them off. I should have cut out a lot more hearts because the boys were really fast! 

Strawberry shortcake for dessert with lots of whipped cream!

Grahm had fun with the wrist walkie talkies.

Foosball is still popular!

I'm always so thankful Grey and Grahm feel safe and sleep good at Grandma's.

Winter has been so mild so in the morning we played outside. I got this green jeep for Grey several years ago and he still likes driving it around. I asked him if he wanted to take it home and he said he wants to leave it at Grandma's because that what makes it special.  

Grahm did so good setting up for croquet.

Bubbles in February!

Valentines Day has come and gone but I still feel so thankful for the privilege of being Grandma, and for the opportunity of loving these boys the best I can.

Beautiful hydrangeas from Mark, Tiff, and the grands.