Epic camp...

Tiffani, Cash, and Colby went on a church campout a few weeks ago near Zions. A family in their ward has a cabin on a beautiful piece of land where they had the camp. Tiffani said it was epic. It was fun to see the pictures and hear about the activities they had. They really enjoyed hiking in a slot canyon. Cash talked about the camp in his talk last Sunday. He did a great job and didn't use his notes for much of the talk.

I know he and Colby was grateful for such a epic experience. It's wonderful they can have these adventures and have their testimonies strengthened in the process!

(I took a few screen shots while Tiffani was showing us pictures on the television) 

 

And they made it home safe and sound!

Another trip around the sun for Grandpa...

Grandpa made his famous strawberry ice cream and had a bowl for his birthday breakfast!

Tim felt very loved on his birthday. Chris sent some fun gifts. Mark and family also had some nice gifts for Gramps. We had dinner with Mark, Tiff, and family. Tim requested twice bakes and ham. While were eating, Grahm seemed to be enjoying the food. He said, "Grandma should do all the cooking from now on." I enjoy cooking especially for special occasions. 

"Happy Birthday to you!"

I asked everyone to make paper airplanes, because you know, Grandpa likes airplanes! Then I asked them to write something they love about Grandpa on the paper. We threw the airplanes to Tim and he read the messages. It was sweet and like I said, he felt loved.

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Mark is an origami expert.

Cute card from Colby, "Grandpa you Rock!"

Tim loves his new shirt from Mark and family.

Happy Birthday!

I hope your next trip around the sun is filled with lots more love and happy memories.

Life's songs...

This picture of my four amazing grandson's fills my whole heart with so much gratitude. I'm not exaggerating when I say they take my breath away. 

What a blessing to teach Cash, Colby, Grey, and Grahm. I have enjoyed every minute. As I have said before, it's much more than the lessons. It's being together, talking, laughing, playing games, and having dinner. 

I know I'm not the most qualified but the boys are making progress, and we are learning as we go. I just hope I can keep up!

The boys have worked hard for several months and I was so proud of them. They all had good performances. I've told them I hope they learn to play some hymns. I asked Colby to play "Come thou Fount of Every Blessing" and he played it with feeling, so he's well on his way! I've always loved that song, it was in the Nazarene hymnal so I sang it often growing up.

I really enjoyed playing a duet with Colby. 

I know piano is helping Cash, Colby, Grey, and Grahm become more confident. They are also experiencing the joy of music. During our lessons, sometimes there are false starts and do-overs as they are learning new songs. I feel sure they will make it through many of life's songs, no matter how many and false starts and do-overs they have to endure along the way.

One of the reason I had a recital was so Nana could hear the boys play, and it was also wonderful to have Grandma Darling come.

Certificates for an excellent performance!

Of course we had to have a celebratory treat! I asked Grahm what he wanted and he was very specific, banana chocolate chip cupcakes with sprinkles. Colby wanted cinnamon rolls. Cash and Grey were happy with either so I made both.

Grey looked so handsome, all the boys did!

After the recital Mark played the guitar and he and Grandpa sang. It was pretty awesome! 

I love my family and am grateful 

for all the memories were are creating together.