The morning breaks...

The shadows flee; ...

The dawning of a brighter day, ...

A new day to give thanks, to spend time with family, to eat Christopher's delicious tacos, to finally wiggle a few loose teeth out, and to be grateful for air conditioning. 

Cucs and Squash!

Grandpa's garden is growing and we had squash yesterday with our dinner, then Tim bottled a jar of pickles. They look so yummy, we can't wait to try them in a few days. We are hoping the tomatoes start producing soon. It's fun having a little garden.

True disciples...

True disciples of Jesus Christ are willing to stand out, speak up, and be different from the people of the world. They are undaunted, devoted, and courageous. I learned of such disciples during a recent assignment in Mexico, where I met with government officials as well as leaders of other religious denominations. Each thanked me for our members’ heroic and successful efforts to protect and preserve strong marriages and families in their country.

There is nothing easy or automatic about becoming such powerful disciples. Our focus must be riveted on the Savior and His gospel. It is mentally rigorous to strive to look unto Him in every thought. But when we do, our doubts and fears flee.

Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives
President Russell M. Nelson | April 2017

Happy 4th of July!

On the 245th anniversary of America's independence, I'm thankful for the freedoms we enjoy, and I recognize the great cost behind them. Our freedom is truly something to celebrate and to cherish.

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Land that I love...

I am so thankful for this land that I love and it's beauty. Christopher and I went for a walk in the Provo Canyon Trail again. Even though I've walked that trail many times with him, I don't take for granted how blessed we are to live near the mountains.

I mentioned to Chris that I wanted shrimp or fish tacos and he whipped up both. He also prepared salsa and one of his yummy sipping drinks. He really does have such a flair for cooking. It was the perfect 4th of July weekend meal.

Thank you Chris! 

Bubbles...

 Just some Wednesday fun...

Swimtastic...

Lucky me, I got to take Colby, Grey, and Grahm to swim lessons two days in a row (Cash was at Art Camp last week so he missed this round of lessons). 

Cash's last art project, the Northern Lights! Believe it or not, I've seen the Northern Lights at our ranch in Wyoming. I was in grade school and I remember standing outside with my family and there they were. It was breathtaking just like Cash's painting! Not only is he so talented but incredibly handsome too! 

I never learned to swim all that good. Growing up on a ranch there were not many opportunities to go swimming. There were a few times Les and I braved swimming in a nearby pond... gross. We would rather go horseback riding and take the horses to cool off in the pond! Horses are good swimmers.

I'm thankful Cash, Colby, Grey, and Grahm are learning to be good swimmers. Colby swam the breast stroke the entire width of the pool today, and he had good form. He also practiced diving again. Grey is learning to float on his back without help. And Grahm is fearless. He goes after rings that the instructors throws in the water, and practices kicking his legs while holding on to the edge of the pool. The instructor sang a version of No More Monkeys with the class but adapted it to swimming. Grahm was dancing and jumped in the pool when it was his turn. It melted my heart. The teacher tells them to bob and go underwater. He quickly puts his face in the water, and then he says, "I bobbed."

Swimtastic boys!