Countdown to Bubba!

I cannot believe that as of today, our baby boy will be coming home in 31 days!!! Kip's mission has flown by. We have enjoyed every minute of sharing this mission with him. Kip was amazing at adapting to the language of Colorado, the food and the culture.

Kip has touched the lives of more people than he can possibly know. We have made wonderful friends from Kip's mission. The people there have been so good to let us know how he was progressing as a missionary, and to share their love for him, and his cheerful personality. Our lives have been changed forever by these wonderful people. I hope I can be as thoughtful to other missionary moms.

Many things have changed at home since Kip has been away serving our Heavenly Father. He has lost two grandmothers, grandchildren have grown like crazy and there are 3 he has never seen. Lucky has aged, and I am not sure if he is going to recognize Riverton City. As long as he recognizes me and B, all is well.

We will miss having a missionary in the field . . . and cherish having our son back in our arms

Sunday Dinner with the Fam

Bryan's family brought their Halloween costumes. As you can see, we were in the presence of Royalty . . .

A very beautiful dancer who reminds me of her mother when she was little . . . (insert ) . . . this was Heather's costume (who is one. either Heather is very big, or Lily girl is tiny!)

We even had a Super Hero drop in wearing the fabulous cape (made my yours truly) and an authentic Batman mask. (the best two bucks I ever spent!)

Sunday Dinners are usually solemn, quiet events. . . . (not!) the words chaos, mayhem, and happy are the ones that come to mind. We love having everyone together, and laughing at the fun things the little ones do to entertain us!
Does life get better than this?

Eight is Great!

Can't believe our sweet Libby Lou, #1 Grandchild has turned 8! She is beautiful talented, and of course, a total swertheart.

I am proud of Libby for being the wonderful child that she is. I am also proud of Bryan and Mindi, and all they do to raise their children in righteousness. I will always be eternally grateful for Mindi. She has been an example to Bryan since they met. She always held fast to her standards, and had her priorities in proper order.
We love all of our family. Right now I just want to express my feelings to Bryan, and Mindi. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for being such faithful and loving parents. We love you so much. We love you, and your children.
Libby, you are such a wonderful girl. All of your cousins adore you, and want to be like you. Thank you for being such a good example to them. You are kind, unselfish, and always seem to Choose the Right. We love you!

THIS is Joy!!

Nothing gives me more joy than a sweet letter from the Grand children. Who could resist a wonderful letter like this! Thank you Robert, Isabelle, Austin and Tricia for such a heartwarming, adorable surprise. This is a keeper! I love it!!

An Apology to my BFF's

My counselor's are amazing, talented people who seem to have a camera velcroed to their bodies. They have the cutest, most up to date blogs on earth. Although I try hard to keep up with them, alas, I do not have their same gifts. I have been getting the "raz" about my neglected blog. Well, okay, it is now updated. I was worried about Chloe, who was in the hospital last week, so the blog was not #1, and, I left my camera in my office, so I did not get Halloween pictures. I will work harder to be more like my BFF's (if only I can be like them . . . I think I can . . .I think I can!!!)

Misc. Stuff & Things

Here is dad and I having the time of our lives at a BYU football game. I am telling you, Steven totally "Loves" BYU football. He is just working hard to curb his enthusiasm. It was an exciting game!!Woo Hoo!!!!

The other picture is our pal, Sheen. Seen was very close to Kip. This is a picture from Sheen's farewell. He is going to Manchester New Hampshire.