More contestants!!

Mylee and Bodie called me this week and wondered why they weren't entered in the Contest! I thought, what an idiot I am!! Now they are entered as well!! Rylee and Jovie, you're next!!! Get your photo shoots done! The pictures have to be taken within the last month. The photos I took of Rylee were in November and of Jovie in October!! So Moms, get your kids to me or take the photos yourselves! It's free and it's fun!

Regis and Kelly's Beautiful Baby Contest

Do you think this face can win?

Redd William's 3 months old

Just taking pictures of my grandkids could keep me in business!! Can't tell by looking at that happy angelic face that he has two ear infections!! Thanks Tris, for letting me include you in the photos!

Redd's Photo Shoot cont.

Den and Kat to Tucson, Arizona!

Dad invited me on one of his golf trips! Thought it would be a blast to get out of the freezing snowy gloomy Utah and say hello to the sun and absorb some Vitamin D, and I was correct! We were invited by Dave and Gayla Corn, (Dave served with Dad in the Bishopric years ago in the single adult ward) to stay in a lovely condo (free of charge by the way). Two other couples, Mark and Linda Zobrist and Mitch and Kim Olsen, joined us and stayed in another condo a few miles away. Mostly we hung out, ate at delicious restaurants, shopped a little and learned how to play Canasta (I think that is how it's spelled). I enjoyed visiting with the gals, taking walks around the neighborhoods where the maintenance free yards are plentiful, the jack rabbits run wild, and I even saw two wild boars aka "Havalinas"! Dad's spirits were soaring with his golfing therapy sessions! It was hard to say goodbye to the sun!! But, we love our bed!

No snow, just sun!!

Dad's dream car!? JK!

The Condo we stayed in Tucson, Arizona!

The Condo in Arizona

Arizona cont.

The Office!

Our bedroom! Yes, twin beds!!?

Our roommates, Dave and Gayla Corn!

19 !!!

Last Sunday, January 4th, our family was invited to the VIP Tour of the Draper Temple! It was a marvelous experience in every way, from the little ones crawling all over the alter in the sealing room, to the good questions from the older kids. Of course, I had to snap a photo, since all 19 grandkids were reunited during the holiday season.

THE THREE AMIGOS!

The boys are gaining on the girls! 2008 blessed us with three new grandsons, Bodie Dennis, Owen Howard and Redd William!!!!

Owen 3 months old!!!

Could he be any cuter? Loves those rolls ---and tiny feet!!! Owen has come into this world with own set of unique needs. Don't give him warm and fuzzy blankets! He enjoys hanging out in his Onsie, nothing on his feet with the cold air on his skin. I love it! Sara gets strange looks when she is walking outside in this cold winter with an uncovered Owen! But what they don't understand is that's the way he likes it!!! He is happy, healthy and growing at a rapid pace!! WE LOVE OWEN!!!!

December Birthdays!!

Since it is the last day of the month, I thought I better get my act together and get my final post for birthdays of 2008! I know you all understand what the month of December is like, so no need for explanation why this is so late!??
Happy New Year's Eve!!

10 Reasons Why I Love Adam Richard!!

1. He makes my life better whenever he is around me, either by conversation or helping!
2. His ability to never sit still when he tells a story!
3. How all young boys in the neighborhood, ours or his, are drawn to him! They love him!
4. He's a hands on daddy! His children are blessed!
5. His smile!!
6. His eye for detail--meticulous! (one of the reasons why he's a good dentist!)
7. His extreme intelligence and ability to retain what he learns! (It's a Van Leeuwen thing! Clay has it too!)
8. His testimony and the way he honors his Priestood. (always insists on wearing church clothes to give a blessing)
9. He makes a game out of every situation!!
10. He is a fantastic husband and loves his wife very much!

10 Reasons Why I Love Telisa Joan!!!

1. Still my best Christmas gift to this date!! Always will be!!
2. She is fantastic mommy! (learned from the best-Kim, Tiffany, Tara, Tristen, Sara)
3. Loves to play games!
4. Is very athletic!! (much like her mom-NOT!)
5. Always thoughtful to her family! We love her notes to this day!!
6. Very artistic and creative!
7. Her thirst for knowledge!
8. Her sweet and endearing testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ!
9. Her desire to be healthy, strong and an example to all girls!
10. Her love and devotion to Clay and Bodie!! (loves to cuddle with them)

10 Reason Why I Love Clay Mitchell!!

1. His tenderness with his wife and son!
2. His intelligence (mind like a steel trap!)
3. His determination to achieve worthy goals.
4. His letters... I like them, I love them..
5. His strength and wisdom, which is making him a great daddy!
6. His appetite for good food and life!
7. His thoughtful prayers and testimony
8. His sense of humor!
9. His love for dogs!
10. His affection and love to his wife!!