Snow on Mt Emily!

Winter is here! I think I'm going to die. I haven't even had a summer, What ever happen to an Indian summer! I am in no way ready for this! I usually welcome winter, but not this year! UGH!!!!!!! Well, back to costumes. We are to have snow showers tonight,so wish me luck!

General Conference

WE were blessed to be able to go General Conference and see Jen's and Nick's new Condo. I thought I would share with all of you, pictures of their Condo. Here's a picture from the hall looking into their bedroom.







Here's their bedroom. The beautiful paint job was done with a base color and with gold metalic feather dusting. Truned out Beautiful! It's a old theather trick to add texture to sets.


The living room. Which is just nice, cozy, and very inviting.


They also have a gas fireplace. They also bought a new flat screen T.V.




Here's Jillian putting her shoes on in the living room.




The Dinning room






The kitchen. Nice size, much bigger than their last apt.


The hallway.




The second bedroom or music room. Painted in a warm soft blue.


It was so wonderful going to Conference and seeing Jen & Nick and also Jillian since she's been living with them. Conference is always a spiritual feast. It was so wonderful going all together. We left early Saturday morning. We missed the frist session, but luckly, we were recording at home so we won't miss it. We were able to get the second session on the radio-got to Jen's half way though, so we watch the remaning with them in their new Condo. It was so fun visiting with them. When Kenn & Nick went to priesthood meeting, Jen & I went to Walmart to buy food and Muchies for Sunday. While, Jillian went to a play with her friends. Once Nick & Kenn came back ,Jen and Nick took us out to dinner at the Spagetti Factory. It was great, what a treat! On Sunday it was raining like crazy. But we all brought our umbrella, so we stayed dry. It was neat when we entered the Conference Hall, they took our unbrella's and dryed them with a towel. We went on Sunday morning so we were able to be there for the "Spoken Word" as well. There is nothing like going to Conference, words can't express the strong spirit you feel when you walk into the Conference Center itself. Then when the Prophet walks in, everyone stands and you could hear a pin drop. It's incredible!!!!! If you want to srengthen your testimony, it's worth any expense or sacrifice you have to make! Everyone should go to Conference at least once. I've been blessed with the opportunity to go many times with our family. If you ever get a chance, take the opportunity, it is so worth it!

Four Generations

This is Four Generations. My Dad,myself,Jessica and Vallian. I didn't realized it until Jessica mention it "Wow"!!! Can you believe it?!




Here's a picture's of Jessica & Paxti with my Dad and Vallin. It was so wonderful seeing my Dad with them. It's been a long time since my Dad was able to see them. It was worth the driving the 6 hours to Salem from LaGrande.



Here's just a couple pictures of my Dad with Vallin. Vallin is just a cutie!!! It's so great to see my Dad with his great grandson. I just get all warm a fuzzy inside.It's so fun seeing Vallin checking out his great grandpa.

Standing up for Truth and Righteousness

Standing up for what you believe in is never easy! It can really hurt some times! But you got to have the strength to do so no matter the consequences,even if it hurts the one you love the most in the world. It's amazing how the Lord blesses you with a spirit of calm and peace when you do so! I'm so thankful to the Lord, He is my rock, my strength and my comforter. He always blesses me when I do the right thing! Being a "Witness of God AT ALL TIMES and IN ALL THINGS,and IN ALL PLACES" (Mosiah 18:9) Is never easy. I don't think it was meant to be. But I never felt better for doing so. So Stand up for Truth and Righteousness-It's worth it in the end!

Saying Good-bye, Is so hard to do!

I'm finding it harder and harder to say good-bye to my girls and their spouses. I just become a bawl-baby! My emotions,the tenderness of heart and the sensitivity of all things around me is over whelming. About 45 minutes before we were to leave Patxi and Jessica's house, I became withdrawn and quiet. I didn't want to leave. So I removed myself by doing the dishes. I didn't want to say good-bye. Each time Jessy visits, it becomes harder and harder to see her leave. When we were taking family pictures, I was just holding back the tears. I cried half way to the Portland airport where Jillian was to leave on a plane to go back to school. I miss her soooooooo much! I went to hug Jillian and I didn't want to let go. Kenn could tell that I was having a hard time. So he came over to the driver's side after Jillian left and gave me a good long hug, which brought more tears running down my face. You know how hard it is to drive and cry at the same time? I don't think Jen & Nick noticed. I tried to act strong and of course wearing my dark sun glasses helped! At least I got a extra day with Jen & Nick before I have to say good-bye to them. Hopefully that would make it easier when they left. Hello.....it didn't! I thought my heart would break! This week-end was so hard on me. Seeing Jen & Nick get into the car and get ready to leave just made me choke up and cry. I just love my girls and their husbands so much!!!!! I'm so thankful that "families are eternal." If I find this hard to bear, I can't imagine if I didn't have the knowledge! So if I was a little sharp or short during this time, please don't take it personally. I just become so emotional.

HELLO....YES, I'M A GRANDMA!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a grandma to "Valin kade Waite" a beautiful baby boy! Just the thought of it-brings tears to my eyes. It was such a wonderful-spiritual experience, to be present at his birth. It's amazing the instant love you feel at that moment. It's almost overwhelming! In fact it was! What a miracle!!!!!! Jessica did such a wonderful job. Words can't express how proud I am of her! It was so beautiful to see her hold Valin just seconds after he was born. She's going to be such a fantastic mother! Jessica and Paxti are going to be great parents! It's so incredible watching them taking care of this new blessing in there lives! I know Heavenly Father has great things instore for Valin. He truly is a special spirit! Thanks so much Jessica for letting me be there for this sacred blessed event!!!!!

Snow...And more Snow!

Yes, it's snowing again. It snowed Saturday & Sunday. Now, it's snowing again! And it will be snowing through till Wednesday! At frist I was a little frustrated- But then I thought, Hey it's still January. If it was June or even April that would be something to complain about. Hey, if your getting the weather blues, I have a movie you must go and see! It's "Marley & Me". Denys read the book and loved it. If your a dog lover, this is a movie for you.

My back is doing much better, since receiving a blessing last night. I am so thankful for the priesthood. Speak about a tender mercy of the Lord!