Penelope - Penny

Penny

Meet the newest member of our family.  This was my idea, and I don't know what I was thinking.  I guess I was thinking that old people need a dog to keep them occupied.  Well, even Jeff couldn't resist this face.  She is a labradoodle and should end up around 30 lbs.  

Halloween Dinner - 2017

We had our annual Halloween dinner with lots of yummy food:

Lake Powell - 2017

We had another wonderful family vacation at Lake Powell.  Everyone was able to come except Amber and Vic, but all the grandkids were able to come.  Here are just the family photos I took.  These and about 450 additional 'fun times' photos I've included in the annual Lake Powell book I make for each family:

And a few 'beauty shots:

This year I also made pillow cases for all the grandkids .... sharks for the boys and mermaids for the girls: 

Disneyland

Happy 47th Anniversary to Us!

I think adults with grown up children fall into one of two categories......

those who say, "Thank heavens I never have to go to Disneyland again"........

or....... 

the other category!

Tyler & Ashley Are Engaged!

We were so excited when Tyler and Ashley announced their engagement.   Many prayers have been expressed and answered on Tyler's behalf.  He tells us Ashley is the sweetest girl he has ever met, and we love her already!

Sawyer is Baptized!

Hard to believe our little Sawyer is old enough to be baptized.  He is a wonderful young man!  He is happy, sweet. energetic and loving and always seems to have a smile on his face.  Sawyer has brought so much joy to our family and we are so proud of him!.

Family Portraits

FINALLY, a current Family Portrait.

(Evelyn is holding Gavin's favorite bunny who appears in all our family portraits)

Mother's Day - 2017

 I have been blessed with a wonderful mother, grandmother and mother-in-law.  I have also been blessed with two wonderful daughters and daughters-in law.  They are all amazing mothers to our grandchildren (including Gavin & Finn).   I love them all and I wish them a very Happy Mother's Day!

Candids of Grandkids

We had a lovely get together with all of our family during the time everyone came for Grandma Great Mary Ellen's funeral.  Here are some candids I took of the grandkids and kids: