Father's Day!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game!

What a 'catch'!

Baby Landon is so cute!

and sister Avery adores him!

Celebration

In preparation for the new Oquirrh Mountain Temple, 7,000 youth in our temple district have spent many hours in preparation and practicing a Celebration with dance and music, which was preformed at the Conference Center last night. Steve and I attended at our Stake Center where it was broadcast live. All I can say is WOW! Unbelievable to have been responsible for such an undertaking! They built a large stage and the youth sang and preformed songs ranging from the native Indians, Polynesians, the Pioneers, the 20's, 40's - D-Day, Patriotic, Big Band Era, 50's and even a little 'Hip Hop'. The choreography was amazing as you looked down onto the stage to see kalidscopes of color and designs. Sections in the audience had youth swaying banners of color back and forth. What incredible youth we have! I am sure this celebration will be a cherished memory for all. Steve and I look forward to June 2nd as we will be hosts that evening at the open house for the Temple!

Double Trouble!

So, last night I came home from work and found Steve watching "Finding Nemo" and I hear a little voice saying "Hi Gammie...hi Gammie." Apparently Steve had agreed to watch Regan while Angela took Madi & Jaxson to a late matinee. I had gone to Costco on my lunch and began putting items away downstairs in the storage room. While downstairs I thought I'd hurry and check my email. While doing so I hear the same sweet little voice again only this time saying, "Ewe......messy...messy." This of course brought to me my full attention and I turned around to find that my 'little darling' has climbed up into my craft closet, had gotten a container of black craft paint (which was stilled sealed with plastic and never been opened). She apparently squose it hard enough that the paint leaked out from the bottom of the cap and she had black paint not only all over her on her cute pink, red & white shorts, but it had also squirted all over the carpet as well! Meanwhile of course Papa is upstairs enthralled in Nemo" all by himself and obvious to what is going on ....OOooh........DOUBLE TROUBLE!!!

Sunday Talks

Papa and I get the opportunity to speak in Sacrament Meeting today! We've been in the ward 4 years now, and had manage successfully to fly under the radar until now!?!? We really do have an exceptional ward and love it soooo much! I hope that we can be inspired to give messages that will touch their hearts and feel the spirit.

Papa's topic is "Faith to Move Mountains." He will share his experience of faith in the mission field, when he and his companions experience and survived a mighty hurricane in Samoa. They were in a condemed house, but unable to leave due to a missionary who was ill at the time. Destruction was all around them, but they were protected.

He will close with a quote from Pres. Gordon B. Hinkley, "Increase our faith to bridge chasms of uncertainty and doubt...Grant us faith to look beyond the problems of the moment to the miracles of the future...Give us faith to do what is right and let the consequences follow." His talk is awesome as usual!

My topic is "Seeking the Kingdom of God." I will share a Glen Rawson story about 'Walking on the edge' and a quote from Elder Neal A Maxwell, "If we do not choose the Kingdom of God first, it will make little difference in the long run what we have chosen."

I will close my talk with Mosiah 2:41 "And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it."

AHhhh Spring!

I LOVE spring! The world and I seem to come alive! Each evening when I arrive home and I see my yard decorated in the beautiful colors of spring, it lifts my soul! This picture doesn't do it justice! The beautiful groundcovers of white, purple, pink and yellow, and all the trees (Front & back) bursting with fragrant blossoms! Sigh!

The Islands are calling...

Every few months we have adult dinner groups in the neighborhood in which I am in charge of. We have between 50 to 100+ people involved. On Saturday, 4/18, I hosted a group and did a South Pacific/Luau evening, complete with decor and music of the islands. I served Hawaiian Chicken, Teriyaki rice and pina coladas. The others brought Pineapple/Strawberry Spears, Tossed Green Salad, rolls and a yummy Sour Cream Banana Coconut macadamian nut cake - Delish! (See Grammie's Goodies)

Landon Scott English

Number 11 is here..via C-Section 3/24/09. He was delivered at 12:55 p.m. at Alta View Hospital, surprizing us all by weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. (2 lbs. bigger than Avery was) He is 19 1/2 inches and has lots of hair. With his broad shoulders and long fingers...are we looking at a future Football player, Basketball star, or Concert Pianist?!?!
Congrats to Ali and Scott. Mom and baby are doing great and Avery loves the trike that baby Landon gave to her!

Easter Weekend fun!

Jared, Erin, Lydia and Kaitlyn came to visit. We had a fun filled weekend with the family. It all began Saturday morning with 'Easter Skillet' and yummy crepes with Fruit! Delish! Then READY...SET...GO! The Easter Hunt begins and ends like Christmas! Following the hunt the kids Decorated Marshmallow Easter eggs. Sunday afternoon we had Easter Dinner and then Angela brought over some rockets for the kids to shoot off....What a BLAST!

Is it ready yet?....I LOVE Pizza!

Avery was soooo Hungry, she got a plate from the pantry and stood in front of the oven patiently waiting for the pizza to be done!

10 Little Indians

This was taken on Sunday 3/29/09.
We LOVE our 10 little indians!

I had to put together something from the Police Department for our Boys and Girls Club Auction (Fundraiser). So this is what I came up with. The chief said that it was a BIG HIT on Saturday night. He had a bidding war going on with two families. So he finally told them, that if they each paid $500.00, they would both get one. So guess I will be ordering another car and putting together the gift basket of goodies and certificates! I'm glad it was a hit, it really was CUTE!

Baby Crew Oliver Galloway (AKA as Frank) is here!

Number 10 Grandchild, Baby Crew was born 3/24/09 at 11:48 a.m. weighing in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. and is 21" long. He has lots of brown hair. He was pretty upset for awhile, showing his little temper, but he is finally adjusting to his new enviroment, enjoying eating, sleeping peacefully and is much calmer. He is a real sweetheart and a cutie! Mom is doing great! Cash loves his little brother 'Frank' too! Cash named the baby 'Frank' a few months ago. Mom and dad don't know where he came up with the name!

Racing Mania

Sunday Dinners are alway a highlight for Steve and I. We enoy our peace and quiet as empty nesters, but it gets a little lonely and boring too!

The first Sunday of each month we have everyone over for Sunday Dinner. March 1st we had a great time together. After dinner we set up the race track in the family room, everyone was involved and the race was on!
(Doug and Becca were in London) and poor little Spencer wasn't feeling so well.

Our Quads!

BABIES OH BABIES! Wow have you've grown! From Sept '06 to June of '07 we doubled our grandchildren from FOUR (Madison, Lydia, Jaxson & Spencer) to EIGHT!
Cash born 9/8/06, Brendan 01/04/07, Reagan 04/16/07, and Avery 06/12/07.
They are now or soon will be in the Terrible/Terrific Twos! Talk about fun and chaos!
The first picture was taken on Father's Day 2007 when Avery was only 4 days old. The second picture was taken the winter of '07 and the third was on March 1, 2009.

CASH is all boy. He loves football with his dad, golfing, all balls and sports, trucks, dirt, dinosaurs and most importantly his BELOVED BLANKIE! He has the cutest little gait when he runs. He's not much for shopping (Poor mommie)
BRENDAN our peewee, is the sly, sneaky, mischievious one. He loves cars and dinosaurs, his dog and hampster. He can hold a grudge and give the blackest looks or give you a 'Killer' smile with his adorable dimples. He's talkative, lovable, busy and runs very FAST! (Wish I could burn as many calories)
REAGAN is go...go...go...and climb into and onto and get into everything! She's very independent, strong willed. A little 'spit-fire' (like her mom) She loves her 'Binkie' snacking, and snacking and being the center of attention and shes adorable!
AVERY is a combo of girlie and tomboy. Love dolls and sports. She also loves her 'binkie' and blanket and her assortment of stuffed animals. She can have a ocassional 'melt down' but she is sooo sweet and melts your heart!
Our lives have sure changed and we've been so blessed to have these grandchildren in our lives.

We were blessed to have sweet Kaitlyn join our family July 2, 2008, and we look forward to two new grandsons coming in the next few weeks!

Thanks kids for making us grandparents! Keep up the good work!

Superbowl Party!

SUPERBOWL PARTY! Last Sunday was the big day and Chip was an awesome host/hostess! (Melissa deserted him for a girlfriend trip to Vegas) There was PLENTY of food! I made BBQ RIBS - finger lickin'good.... (See Grammie's Goodies) and also FOOTBALL ECLAIRS in honor the the occasion. The kids had a blast in the new playroom created by Chip. (Painted by Dad) Too bad the Cardinals lost!

Grammies Get-a-way /Denver Trip 01/01/09 to 01/04/09

Papa and I had a great time visiting with Jared, Erin, Lydia and Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn has grown so much and is so much fun with her big smiles and squeals! She sure loves Lydia! On Thursday evening we went to a cute Italian Place called 'The Saucey Noodle'. Friday the weather was beautiful, blue skies and in the low 60's. We went bowling that afternoon and then Friday evening, Tammy, Hayden & Chase came over for dinner. It was so much fun to be together. (Unfortunately Shawn was ill) Jared barbecued some great chicken! Saturday the weather changed! Was cold and snowed all afternoon and evening. Lydia had a great time playing in the snow with her friend. We watched movies and had a great time visiting. We watched the girls that evening so Jared and Erin could see a movie which they haven't done in a while! Sunday we had to say goodbye!