ThrowBack Thursday ~ Popsicles in the fort...

 

Cash and Colby - Hidden Oaks days 

Summer fun with Grey and Grahm...

I can't think of anything I would enjoy more than spending the day with Grey and Grahm. There is so much to do at Boondock's. It was the perfect summer day adventure. I'm always impressed with the staff there. They keep everything clean and in good repair.

Thumbs up for a great day!

So handsome!

Grey can barely fit in the smaller cars and he's only about an inch away from being able to drive the bigger cars. He said maybe next time!

Grey got a hole in one and we were waiting for the lizard to do something!

Throughout the day I noticed that Grey and Grahm always stayed together no matter what attractions they were on. They look out for each other, never quarrel and it's so sweet!

Very cool bowling area. 

We were so hungry and I thought it would be fun to take them to Crown Burgers. Sadly it was out of business. So we went to Raising Cane's instead. The best part of eating there was the Chuck Norris poster! Actually the chicken was good but I don't need to go there again.

On the way to the restaurant Grey saw some smoke. We got closer and there was a car fully engulfed in flames in the Target parking lot. We all agreed that we had never seen anything like that. The firemen arrived quickly and got busy putting out the fire. Grey took these pictures as we passed by.

What are you, "chicken?"

The fun continued after we got home. Grey and Grahm drove the RC cars for a long time. They tried to run over and pop water balloons with the cars! We also read books and had some dinner. How I treasure these days with our grandsons.

Grey and Grahm are so polite and always say "thank you Grandma" several times. I enjoy making memories with them and love them so much.

Prayers...

 

Isn’t it marvelous, brothers and sisters, that God, who knows everything, still spends time listening to our prayers? Compared to that cosmic fact, what does the world really have to offer us? One round of applause, one fleeting moment of adulation, or an approving glance from a phantom Caesar?

May God bless us to see things as they really are and as they really will be (Jacob 4:13; D&C 93:24), and may we give the glory and honor and praise unto God, which I now do.

The Tugs and Pulls of the World | Elder Neal A. Maxwell

October 2000

Homecoming to Taiwan...

Taiwan will always hold a special place in Christopher's heart. He had a chance to return for a business meeting this past week.

It's been almost 23 years since he served a mission in Taiwan. Chris was able to walk around Taipei after the meetings. He actually served in Taichung but didn't have enough time to go there. But exploring Taipei was a reminder of the culture, people, food, and treasured memories that influenced him so deeply. The experiences he had all those years ago will always be a part of him. Chris even got to speak some Mandarin!

The Taipei 101 Observatory is a world-renowned observation deck offering 360-degree panoramic views of Taipei from 382 meters (1,253 feet) above the city. Located on the 89th floor, it is accessed via high-speed elevators that make the trip in just 37 seconds. 

Bao steamed pork buns are so delicious. We got to try them when we went to Taiwan to pick up Chris. Christopher's friend Vivian got some for us after we did a session at the Taipei Temple.

Famous scallion egg pancakes

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Lungshan Temple

Night market

We will always be grateful we could travel to Taiwan to pick up Chris. We gained a glimpse into the life he had there while serving a mission. We saw the bustling streets, enjoyed delicious food, and experience the warmth of the Taiwanese people.