Tuesday, April 13, 2010

All Alone At Easter!

This was the first year we can remember (which in some cases isn't very long) that Ed and I spent Easter with just the two of us.  Britt took the three children for a quick trip to see Shyla and Patrick in Utah leaving us behind.  Just so you don't feel too sorry for us...we did spend a wonderful weekend with dear friends going to a movie, dinner out after Priesthood Session of Conference, and a wonderful Easter dinner at Judy's.  It is great to have friends that you think of as FAMILY!
 Judy, Scott, chocolate covered strawberries, Ed, and Susan
   My small contribution to the dinner!
 Susan's strawberry pie!
HAPPY EASTER from the ALL OF US!!

Monday, April 5, 2010

OUR ETERNAL FAMILY

     Thirty one years ago tomorrow, April 6th, we were sealed as an 'eternal family' in the Los Angeles Temple. It is hard to believe that so many years have passed since we made that first trip to the temple and received the wonderful blessings that are offered there. We left for the temple on a Friday afternoon and drove from our home in Irvine to Los Angeles.  I remember taking Britton and Patrick to the Nursery in the temple where they were entertained by the sweet temple workers while Ed and I went through our 'first' session.
     It was a tender moment when our two small sons were brought to the beautiful Sealing Room, all dressed in white (except for Patricks's bright blue BINKY).  Britt was old enough to kneel at the alter and Patrick sat on top of it.  We joined hands as were sealed as a family for time and all eternity if we live righteously.  It was moment in time that I will ALWAYS remember!  Being a member of Christ's church offers so many blessings but for me this is right at the top.
     All these years, Ed and I have tried to live worthy of this great blessing. It wouldn't be heaven without our children, grandchildren, and sweet daughter-in-law.
     We are so thankful to our children and grandchildren.  We appreciate all they do for us and how they bless and enrich our lives.  We know they are trying hard to live live good lives - it is our fervent hope and pray that we will be a family FOREVER!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Murphy's Feminine Side

Murphy loves to have the kids come to our house.  He wants to be involved in everything they do - even when the girls play 'dress-up'.  He was on the bed watching them when I wrapped the 'Boa" around his neck.  He just laid there and let it all happen. Murphy has always been just a 'little different'.  He enjoys dressing up so now we know that he has a FEMININE side.  He is a very entertaining dog - at least we think he is a dog...

Monday, January 25, 2010

Every Guy Needs a "MAN PURSE"


For Christmas, Ed requested a new bag to hold his scriptures.  Since he was worked at Deseret Book at the time he was able to get just the one he wanted!  The family gave him a really hard time on Christmas morning - Britt and Pat each asking him why he wanted a 'Man Purse'.  It has been a family joke since then and you can often see Ed carrying his 'purse'.  We have all suggested that he NOT take it with him on his motorcycle.  We don't think a leather jacket, helmet, and a PURSE would be a very good or safe combination!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Happy Birthday Kiyoko!


It is hard to believe that our littlest grandchild is THREE.  She enjoyed a week of celebrations.  One of the gifts from our house was SNOW WHITE dress-up.  We think she looks pretty cute - inspite of the headband!

Murphy LOVES Kiyoko and just couldn't resist giving her a birthday KISS!


Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Almost THREE going on SIXTEEN!!!


For Christmas this year from Aunt Shyla and Uncle Paddy, Kiyoko received this dress up outfit.  She couldn't wait to get out of her regular clothes and put on the new dress up.  I put her hair up - applied some lip gloss and put her in front of the mirror.  She did the rest all on her own.  Good luck Britt!!!