I have worked with youth since I was a youth myself. I started being a nursery leader when I was in the 7th grade. I have worked with them ever since. I was feeling a little out of my element after having given up my TOHC group. The BB/BS program came to a Youth Council meeting and made a presentation and I decided it was a worthy program. It took several months to get through the process of finger prints and back ground checks but I passed and now I am a big sister to this cute little gal. We are enjoying getting to know each other and doing activities together. I highly recommend becoming a part of the program.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
I have worked with youth since I was a youth myself. I started being a nursery leader when I was in the 7th grade. I have worked with them ever since. I was feeling a little out of my element after having given up my TOHC group. The BB/BS program came to a Youth Council meeting and made a presentation and I decided it was a worthy program. It took several months to get through the process of finger prints and back ground checks but I passed and now I am a big sister to this cute little gal. We are enjoying getting to know each other and doing activities together. I highly recommend becoming a part of the program.
Wallow Fire
The Wallow Fire started on Memorial week-end. It grew to be the 2
I am so proud of our St. Johns fire fighters that left their homes and families to protect the homes for other families. Gary spent time mixing slurry for the helicopters, watering roads to keep the dust down to actually fighting the fire.
Gary and Smoke came home very tired and weary. He could hardly wait to jump in the shower and just relax on the couch watching TV. It was so good to have him home. To date the fire has burned more than a half a million acres and it is still burning.Taylin's Blessing
Who would have thought this sweet little girl could be any more beautiful but when she was placed in her blessing dress made by her Aunt Daniella she took our breath away. Topped perfectly with a bow made by her Aunt Emilee.
How could she not feel like a little angel.
Beautiful Family!
Tyler did a wonderful job giving Taylin her blessing. I know he was nervous but you would never have known it. He sounded like a pro.
After the blessing we went to the park for a BBQ.My gorgeous girls!
Tyler and Dallas talking and cooking.
Who couldn't love this cute little watermelon face. He loved eating watermelon and playing with the kids. Love this kiddo.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Hike at Red Rock
The boys wanted Grandma to take them on a hike, so we went to the Red Rocks. Westyn and Treyson took off like lightening and up the side of the rocks they went and then they threw the whip down to help Carson up, the whip was then offered to pull Grandma up. It wasn't going to happen. The hill was very slippery and I just couldn't get my footing to get to the top. Westyn looked for ways to help Grandma get up the hills. He was so cute.
Westyn made it to the top in no time, peeking through the rocks to find out where Carson and Grandma had gone. Treyson was at the top touching the flag. That was his goal.
Carson and I explored around the bottom edges. It is such a beautiful area. The boys were so much fun to be with. Treyson said it was the best hike he had ever had with his Grandma. Carson said if there was a vote and he could vote he would vote me the best Grandma in the world. They are just too cute.
Utah was so beautiful. They had a good winter and lots of water brought lots of green.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Earthquake
Watching the devastating effects of the earthquake in Japan has sure made me grateful for living in good ole St. Johns. Not that we can't or won't have an earthquake, but there is not much chance we have to worry about a tsunami. As I watched the houses and the cars being swept away by the water, I was so in awe of just how fast your whole life's work can be taken away. I had to wonder why we put so much stock in things instead of relationships, family, our faith. The things that will still be there no matter how big the waves may be.
The torture of not knowing where your loved ones are is more than my mind can comprehend. The picture of the man still holding to his roof, having been blown 10 miles out to sea, not knowing where his wife was. He may never know. That makes loss of house, car and belongings pretty low on the list of concerns.
I have deep respect for these people as they look for survivors. There has not been one story of looting or people breaking into houses and stealing whatever they can find. They were raised to respect their neighbors property and even in the face of this major disaster they are not swayed from their belief.
My prayers go out to these people and all those that may never know where their loved ones have gone.
The torture of not knowing where your loved ones are is more than my mind can comprehend. The picture of the man still holding to his roof, having been blown 10 miles out to sea, not knowing where his wife was. He may never know. That makes loss of house, car and belongings pretty low on the list of concerns.
I have deep respect for these people as they look for survivors. There has not been one story of looting or people breaking into houses and stealing whatever they can find. They were raised to respect their neighbors property and even in the face of this major disaster they are not swayed from their belief.
My prayers go out to these people and all those that may never know where their loved ones have gone.
Why the days are getting shorter.
Last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has actually moved the island closer to the United States and shifted the planet's axis.
The quake caused a rift 15 miles below the sea floor that stretched 186 miles long and 93 miles wide, according to the AP. The areas closest to the epicenter of the quake jumped a full 13 feet closer to the United States, geophysicist Ross Stein at the United States Geological Survey told The New York Times.
Why did the quake shorten the day? The earth's mass shifted towards the center, spurring the planet to spin a bit faster. Last year's massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile also shortened the day, but by an even smaller fraction of a second. The 2004 Sumatra quake knocked a whopping 6.8 micro-seconds off the day.
After the country's 1995 earthquake, Japan placed high-tech sensors around the country to observe even the slightest movements, which is why scientists are able to calculate the quake's impact down to the inch. "This is overwhelmingly the best-recorded great earthquake ever," Lucy Jones, chief scientist for the Multi-Hazards project at the U.S. Geological Survey, told The Los Angeles Times.
The tsunami's waves necessitated life-saving evacuations as far away as Chile. Fisherman off the coast of Mexico reported a banner fishing day Friday, and speculated that the tsunami knocked sealife in their direction.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Catching Up
Pretty sure my last post was just yesterday but it says it was months ago. These days I can't seem to do anything but work, eat and sleep. My body just doesn't want to cooperate with anything more. My job is pretty demanding, challenging, rewarding and sometimes frustrating all at the same time. I have a pretty amazing staff though and love going to work every day. During this tough economy I am just so grateful to have a good job. The last few days I have been helping my DVA work on a DV case. It never ceases to amaze me what people can do to each other. I come home at night and express my love and appreciation to my husband for all that he has done for me and for never laying a hand to hurt me in any way. He is always willing to help take care of others. He truly has a heart of gold.
I have been reading a book called "The 5 People You Meet in Heaven". It is a story of a man who lived an pretty ordinary life and then he dies goes to Heaven and meets 5 people there who explain why things happened in his life, why some people came into his life and what they had to teach him. It gave the "other side" of the story. There is so much more that we don't get to see or know about. He was shown a time when he was a child and ran out into the street after a baseball. A car had to swerve to miss hitting him. He retrieved the ball and went back to playing and went home happy that he had not lost his baseball. He never knew that the man driving the car had a bad heart and the fright of having to swerve to miss the boy caused him to have a heart attack. He crashed the car, was taken to the hospital and died. He even attended the funeral with his parents totally oblivious to who the man was or that he had played a part in his death. He was just annoyed that his parents had taken him there in the first place. Sort of a crazy book but it sure has given me a new perspective. I highly recommend it. Very short reading.
We had our first Thanksgiving without any kids at home. We decided we didn't need to cook so we went to Hon Dah to their buffet. They had an amazing spread of food including a chocolate fountain with fruit. The room was decorated for Christmas and really got me in the Christmas mood. After we ate we went to the movie "Unstoppable". It kept us on the edge of our seats which kept us from falling asleep. The next stop was Walmart. It was very quiet as people were waiting for Black Friday. You can have it. I attended Black Friday via the internet. That is the only way to go. No hassle, fights or even getting dressed. I shopped in my PJ's and loved it. It was a good day.
I am so excited for Christmas. It is such a magical time of the year and for some reason this year it feels very magical. All of the kids will be home this year. My intent is to have an amazing Christmas with lots of fun, love and laughter. Can't wait to see everyone and be together as a family. I miss you all so much.
I have been reading a book called "The 5 People You Meet in Heaven". It is a story of a man who lived an pretty ordinary life and then he dies goes to Heaven and meets 5 people there who explain why things happened in his life, why some people came into his life and what they had to teach him. It gave the "other side" of the story. There is so much more that we don't get to see or know about. He was shown a time when he was a child and ran out into the street after a baseball. A car had to swerve to miss hitting him. He retrieved the ball and went back to playing and went home happy that he had not lost his baseball. He never knew that the man driving the car had a bad heart and the fright of having to swerve to miss the boy caused him to have a heart attack. He crashed the car, was taken to the hospital and died. He even attended the funeral with his parents totally oblivious to who the man was or that he had played a part in his death. He was just annoyed that his parents had taken him there in the first place. Sort of a crazy book but it sure has given me a new perspective. I highly recommend it. Very short reading.
We had our first Thanksgiving without any kids at home. We decided we didn't need to cook so we went to Hon Dah to their buffet. They had an amazing spread of food including a chocolate fountain with fruit. The room was decorated for Christmas and really got me in the Christmas mood. After we ate we went to the movie "Unstoppable". It kept us on the edge of our seats which kept us from falling asleep. The next stop was Walmart. It was very quiet as people were waiting for Black Friday. You can have it. I attended Black Friday via the internet. That is the only way to go. No hassle, fights or even getting dressed. I shopped in my PJ's and loved it. It was a good day.
I am so excited for Christmas. It is such a magical time of the year and for some reason this year it feels very magical. All of the kids will be home this year. My intent is to have an amazing Christmas with lots of fun, love and laughter. Can't wait to see everyone and be together as a family. I miss you all so much.
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