I DID IT!!!!!

I remember when I was thinking about going back to school---and that I would be 50 something before I would graduate. It seemed so far off ---like it would never happen. I finally did it!! Not that there weren't tears, late nights, and a whole lot of papers and discussion boards (UCK!). I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing!!!! I am proud that I stuck with it! I hope that I am a bit smarter and a bit wiser.

In thinking that my life would be free to read, watch movies, and eat Bon Bons, I was quite shocked and surprised when the Bishop called me in to his office. It must not be my time to read, watch movies and eat Bon Bons. It is time that I become much more humble and a better servant of our Heavenly Father. So----life is busy still but in a good way. I was called as Relief Society President of our Hibbard 4th Ward. I didn't even think that the Bishop knew who I was. Well, I knew he knew who I was but not beyond that. With that thought, and other reasons, I am sure the calling came from my Heavenly Father. I haven't ever been a Relief Society President but I am trying to learn. I have two great counselors and a fabulous secretary! That's how I will be able to do this calling.

Warren and I are keeping busy with the house and the animals. We bought a new dog a couple of months ago. It is an Australian Shepherd. He name is Cooper and is a great dog. Best we have had. We have added a few more cows to the herd also. I am thinking that a few projects will be accomplished with a little extra time now that school is finished.

A New Year

Christmas has come and gone. A brand new year faces me--and of course, a new class for school. Research. I'm glad that I can see an end in sight. I'm getting tired of always worrying about assignments, projects and tests. Two more semesters (counting this one) left. Just hang in there. New Year Resolutions....I'm not very good at them. I have found that life happens and sometimes even the most sincere resolutions are broken. So for the most part, I don't make them. But these are the few things I hope to acomplish in the year 2010: 1- Finish school 2- Try to lose some of the fluff I've gained 3- Become more active I am thankful for where I am in life. I love my family, job, and my life. I am thankful for the friends that I have. This will be a good year!

Norah's Blessing

On November 1, 2009, Norah Mei Marble was blessed by her daddy in church. I was especially honored because she wore my blessing dress that I wore 52 years ago, Aimee wore 30 years ago, and Kelli wore 29 years ago to be blessed in. What a sweet little angel she is! Welcomed to a family that loves her very much.

Norah Mei Marble

Our fourth grandchild; Norah Mei Marble was born on September 22, 2009! I was bless to be able to spend a week helping Aimee and Jake with their family! She is already a month old---I'm amazed how time flies so much faster the older I get. Helen loves her little sister --- what a blessing to have two healthly girls! Norah is the spitting image of Helen when she was a baby. It will be interesting see how she changes in the months to follow!

Waiting

We are patiently waiting the birth of another grandbaby. Baby Girl Marble is past due to come into this world and Grandpa and Grandma is jumping everytime the phone rings. All false alarms! Hang in there Aimee and Jake---we are excited and can't wait!

Chili Sauce

Each year while everyone is canning salsa, I always take a slightly different way to can those good tomatoes. I grew up enjoying roast beef with chili sauce. It is about the same as salsa but with a sweet taste. It has cinnamon, celery seed, ginger, pepper, salt, and allspice. Tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, and onions make up the bulk of the sauce. I absoutely love it! This year we threw in a jalapeno pepper--just the right kick.

Fun in Park City

Warren and I spent last week in Park City. It is nice to get away where daily chores aren't calling your name. Allthough the chores and items are saved up to attend to the moment you get home! We arrived in Park City on Saturday. Jake, Aimee and Helen joined us on Monday. We drove to Mirror Lake on Tuesday midmorning. It was windy and cold. It didn't occur to us to take jackets and such. As we were eating our picnic lunch, Helen expressed her true feelings when she said, "Let's get out of here!".

Couldn't have said it better myself. lol

We enjoyed Thai food Tuesday night on Main Street. Then on Wednesday, Tyler, Ashley, Ryker, and Carter joined us for the rest of the week.

Thursday was a play day of riding rides and enjoying each other's company.

Cutest kids in Park City! Thursday was a full day of fun and sun!

We ate that night at Main Street pizza and Noodle. We have eaten there before when our kids were young.

Ready to go again?

Yes!

"My daddy can throw us so-o-o-o

high!"

"Now.... what did they teach me in swimming lessons?"

What a wonderful vacation!!!

Happy 31st Anniversary!!!!

Today is our wedding anniversary. At times it seems like we are still in our "early years" of marriage and at other times I can't remember life without him. I think back to years that bring tears to my eyes and wonder how we made it through--not our marriage but just living. Warren has been my strength in so many ways--physically, emotionally, mentally, --- everything. I can truly say that I know I would not be alive if I didn't have him by my side. We make a good team. I hope we have 31 more years together on this earth. we have been blessed with 3 wonderful children for which we are grateful. we started out in our marriage wanting 12 children --then it went to 8 --then 6 ---and by the time Tyler arrived we decided that 3 was a great number. What a wonderful life this is because of the blessing of having Warren by my side.