Fun with Puzzles,

Sorry there are no pictures but when we get home I'll learn how to do that. We are having a lot of fun doing puzzles. Only one problem, after we put all that time into putting them together we can't take them appart, so we glue them and turn them into something perminent.
It's getting warmer and we will be spending more time outside ridding bikes, swimming, and exploring Mesa and other areas of the state. April is comming up fast.
Love You All.

A DAY IN THE RAIN.

Today we didn't have any plans so we went exploring. We were going to go to Wickenberg but on the way we saw a big Flea Market so we stopped in Goodyear.
It was a cold rainy day and not really nice enough for touring Wickenberg, so we walked around the Flea Market and enjoyed seeing all the different things they have to offer. We bought a dominoes set so we can play Mexican train. The guy that sold it to us was Mexican and he said the Mexicans don't even know what that game is. We thought that was rather funny. We had a fun time together and on the way home we had our little picnic we had put together for our trip to Wickenderg. Another day when the weather is better we will enjoy Wichenberg.

An advenutre day

Today is thursday and Grandpa and I decided to do something fun. We went to the art musium and enjoyed seeing some interesting art created here in Mesa. Some it made no sence and then there was some things that were quite beautiful and some just interesting. We then went to the birt sancutary and enjoyed seeing lots of different kinds of birds. We saw birds of all sizes and colors. Geese, duchs, cranes, humming birds and many that we didn't have the names for. There were tirtles, and fish and other creatures there but not seen. We were able to visit the computer lab to check out our email. Cool, we have a email. and we also visited our blog and our children's blogs. It's PARKERS BIRTHDAY. A special day for someone very special. While I was checking out the blogs I also had a chance to find some new Doiley patterns. They will be fun to try. Life is good. Tomorrow is another very special day. BAILEY, HANNAH AND SIDNEY WILL BE 11 YEARS OLD. "HAPPY TO YOU ALL."

Back to live in Az.

Life in Arizona is very different from Utah. No SNOW and it's warmer. If we could transport our entire family here life would be better. We enjoy our Institute class on Tuesday and The temple on Wed. There are always plenty of things to do, It's just
remembering what time and where it is to be able to participate. Exercising is one of the things I enjoy in the morning. John and I have enjoyed riding bikes in the RV park and outside when the trafic isn't too busy. Not much else to share for now.

Week in SLC FEB. 9, 2008

This has been a very good and busy week.
It has been a week of Preparing Taxes, Catching up on months of Mail and taking care of all the things to keep our life on course. Grandpa has been busy taking care of all the things that take brain power,and enjoying the Family. The cold has really bothered his knees, unfortunately he has been hurting from the cold. I, however, have been able to have fun playing with Samantha and Ella Reading stories, playing games, making jewlry with Sam and Ella, with the fun beed set Sam received for her birthday. Sam has had a great week with lots of Birthday celebrations, one on Sunday with Grandma and Grandpa Silver and the family at Dinner. On Tuesday, her real birthday, with Mom,Dad,Ella, and Gram, and Grampa Hansen. Then again on Saturday with her friends at "Flips" a Gymnastic place.
Everyone there had a great time, Ella had a great time too with all the big girls learning how to be a gymnist and do flips.
Eve has been working on a beautiful "log cabin pattern" quilt that she and Sam put together. Eve cut out all the pieces and Sam helped by handing her the pieces to sew together. The quilt is going to be so neet,warm and fun for snuggling with thier new baby boy.
Saturday was a wonderful training meeting for all adults by satalite at the church.
Elder Packer, Elder Holland and Elder Oaks along with the General board Pres. of the RS, YW and Primary. Pres. Monson spoke to the Church about the importance of the family and how we can best fill our role as parents. This was his first official
talk to the Church as President. The entire meeting was a wonderful reminder of how we can prepare our family to be and eternal Family. The Proclamation on the Family
was the basis for the meeting. If we heed the things taught in the meeting we will all do well.

Amazing Saturday Feb.2,2008

Today we had an amazing day. As we drove into Stephanie's to help get ready for the blessing on sunday, we were able to listen to the comments about Pres. Hinkley and all the things and comments that had transpired and had been said about Pres. Hinkley. We had can trouble so as we waited for help many kind people stopped to help but we had already called for assistance. Some of the things that were done to honor Pres. Hinkley were as follows. At the West High School someone had marked out,
in the snow, We Love you Pres. Hinkley. People lined the streets to wave, with their
cains and white handkerchiefs, as the Herst passed by. Pres Hinkley was dearly loved and honored as our Prophet. Pres. Hinlkey was a doer and accomplished much in his livetime. There were presidents before him that had great ideas but didnt have the chance to accomplish their ideas. Pres. Hinkley went ahead and did the things that others had wanted to accomplish. It was like Pres. Brigham Young accomplishing the things Pres. Joseph Smith wanted to do but was killed before he could accomplish his ideas. He built many temples, He started the education fund, He built the confrence center, the pulpet was built from the walnut tree that grew in their back yard. There were so many things that he accomplished and and many more that have been started that will be completed in the next five years. He will be sorly missed.
Something else that added to the awsome day was Braden's Baptism. It was their stakes baptism day and many families had gathered at their stake center. There were several children being baptized so the chapel and over flow was filled with family and friends. The baptism was wonderful and the day was beautiful. Grandpa McMullin and Grandpa Hansen were the Whitmesses. While everyone waited for Braden and Allen to change, Cheri had prepared nice little papers for everyone to write a message to Braden about his special day. There was a large group of elders [Family members] that stood in the circle while Allen Confirmed with the Holy Ghost. Afterwards we had a lovely lunchon and everyone was able to enjoy one another and visit.