HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! I just wanted to say how thankful I am to have had the blessing of raising my beautiful, good daughters. I must say it truly has been and still is one of the best parts of my life. Thank you Amber, Andrea and Michelle for being not only great daughters, but my best friends too. Love you! -Mom

BRACES ARE NOT FUN!!!

Well here I am, 48 with braces. It is something I have thought of doing for many years, especially when Dave would comment on a woman with "really pretty teeth". I am really gaining an appreciation of what all those teenagers go through with their braces. I'm sure the results will be worth it, but I sure do miss eating a nice juicy hamburger !! My dentist told me I would need to wear them for 16 to 20 mos. I'm hoping for the 16, now only 15 mos. and 1 week to go!! (For an awful close up of an old lady in braces just click on the picture.)

Here we are, almost to the top of "Angels Landing" in Zion Natl. Park, southern Utah. We were out west to babysit our grandson, Nathan. Amber and Cameron went on a vacation to Puerto Rico last month, during the 1st wk. in March. This is our 1st attempt at blogging so I thought I would attach this photo to see how things work. We'll update with new photos and stories soon.

While sitting for Nathan, Andrea came down with Eva from Idaho to stay and visit with us. It was so nice to see her and both of our grandchildren at the same time. They are so funny and cute. Eva with her pointing at everything saying "this" and Nathan's "TaDaa"s. Here they are sitting at Nathan's little table enjoying a snack.