Radiant in Red

Not only does Talia look adorable in this new red dress that her mother, Shanda, made for her, but I am so pleased that my sweet daughter is taking the time to learn to sew and doing such a good job.

Papa, Talia and The Hat

What fun it has been to have Talia with us since June 1st. She loves to be doing things and loves her Papa. For some reason his work hat seems to intrigue her. I think you can follow the action here.


1. Wow! this is a neat hat! Let me see it.










2. Is this the way I do it?

















3. Ummm. I don't think it quite fits.
















4. Look Papa, I'm wearing your hat!

The Blessing of Grandchildren

People ask us what we have been up to
lately not that we don't have to go to LaVerkin every 3rd week. As you can see, we have been having fun tending and being with some of our younger grandchildren.


Earlier I had a picture of Mitchell exploring my sewing area. Talia is finding all of the drawers and little things fascinating. It is interesting to note the difference in boys and girls. Talia seemed to open and close things where Mitchell seemed bent on emptying everything and throwing it around.

Here Mitchell is helping me fix breakfast. Notice that his favorite bear he close by.






















When we were tending Kasen & Addie, Kasen wasn't feeling well but found comfort with his grandfather.











Some times a grandmother needs more arms.
Mitchell had pretty much claimed my attention but Talia also wanted to be included.









Talia loves water in any form so Garth is showing Talia the way the water comes out of our "kids'" sprinkler.