Take a Look

I just got my new bed frame and armoire set up. Thought you might like to see what it looks like. I've been waiting a long time to get our bedroom set up differently and now I am on the way. I will add new pictures as it all evolves. Would love to hear what you think of it!

South to Utah!

Our northern family from Alaska came south for a visit this month! What a great time we had, getting to know our little twinners and to see Jenny & Devin! Thank you, thank you, thank you for coming to share with us. The only thing that would have been better would have been if the North Carolina troops had been with us....don't give up---the day will come when we will all be together in one place again!!!

We had some great memory makers during the 2 weeks they were here. We found out that twins draw a BIG crowd! We've never had so many visitors: Mark & Bodell Esplin, Grandpa Pehrson & Lois, Janice, Kathleen, Grandma Hartley, Aunt Roberta, Cousin Becky Story, Cousin Clarissa Pehrson...to name a few! After 2 parades, a picnic up the canyon, shopping sprees, celebrating Mother's Day (Jenny's first!) and Devin's 29th birthday, and bottle feeding 2 little lambs...whew...we couldn't have packed more into those 2 weeks. And we found out what Jenny & Devin's favorite midnight treat is...Casper's ice cream!

Little Lindsey & Dylan are as precious as they look in their pictures! Lindsey learned how to roll from her back to her stomach...with Dylan getting ready to try it when he gets home. They nursed Dylan through a UTI (urinary tract infection) the first few days he was here, and I think we sent them off getting ready to get their first teeth! All together it was a wonderful time with lots of laughter and not enough game playing, but good times! Can't wait for the next visit at Christmas!





















There is nothing greater than the love that we have for our family members, whether near or far. We love all of you and treasure the times that we can have together!

Being a Joyful Mother of Children!

Today, on this day of days for mothers everywhere, I want to honor the mothers in my life. First of all, my special mother who has been a solid rock for me all of my life and a great example of what motherhood means through all the stages of life. I drew on many of the ways that you raised us, Mom, as I was raising my own children. There's a few things I stayed away from, but I think that is what life is about also, taking the best from your own experience and building on it so that each generation gets better and better. So it is a true saying that "Home is where your story begins." Thanks for a wonderful beginning, Mom. I love you.

And then I want to thank Carl for being the father of our children and supporting me in trying to be the best mother that I can be. Motherhood only got better with each new baby added to our family. And, although there are many trials involved in raising children, there is so much more joy. Each stage of motherhood is so fulfilling. I think I am going through each one at the same time now...mothering, nurturing and caring for Scott; observing, supporting, and encouraging my grown daughters who are now mothers; playing, loving, and adoring my grandchildren. Motherhood is the greatest joy I can think of.

Watching my own daughters and sons-in-law love, care for and raise my grandchildren is yet another joy of motherhood. What great mothers they are!! Their children are very, very lucky! What I want to say to them is take the best of how you were raised and then build on it and become the best mothers that you can be. Just think down a few generations and we can build exemplary mothers of our great-great-grandchildren! Most of all, sweet daughters, be "joyful mothers of children!" I love you!

My Tagged 6th Picture Is of my 6th Grandchild!

What a nice surprise to see this cute picture as my tagged picture. Can you believe you are actually a mother, Jeanette? It will be fun to celebrate your first Mother's Day with you here in Utah!

Visiting Mom

Carl and I went up to Mom's last weekend to get some "honey-do's" done for her and to see how she was doing. We had a beautiful trip up there as the sun was shining and the sky was blue! We had a great time seeing all that Mom had been doing and helping out with some things while we were there. Mom tried to fatten us up with strawberry shortcake, buttermilk pie, AND a peach cobbler, along with some cookies and pistachios that she had. I only succumbed to the strawberries with angel food cake! We went up to the cemetary and then went to order Dad's monument stone. Glad to get that in before Memorial Day. It was a short visit, but one I hope we can make a lot, now that she is alone. Thanks for watching Scott for us, Wayne & Michele!

Here's my beautiful Mom.


Here is the flag and medal display that we put Dad's flag in.


I was commenting on the wonderful new TV that Linda got Mom and the new stand that it sits on. Then I noticed Mom had put some new decorations on it that are battery operated candles. It looked so nice I was going to take a picture of it. When I looked down at the bottom of the stand, I noticed that Missy, her poodle, had done some decorating of her own. Mom claims that she hadn't put the pink stuffed poodle there...Missy's rug with her animals on it is right in front of the TV stand. Like Mother like poodle, I guess!



It was a great trip. Love you, Mom!

Easter Happenings

We had a great Easter weekend! First of all, it was sunny...well, I'm calling it sunny, anyway! That did it right there! Then, we started out with an impromptu Easter egg hunt for Olivia and Scott. We barely got the eggs dyed before Carl was out there hiding them! Carol & Leo had spent the night, so they got in on the egg dyeing part! Thanks, Carol!



I hurried up and made my Easter Bunny vegetable dip (see picture) to take to the Pehrson Easter Party. We held it inside because of the dark rain clouds that had gathered. It is always fun to see what everyone brings to the potluck and to hear updates on everyone's life. Then Alan gave a great Easter home afternoon lesson about the Savior's last days and the resurrection (loved it, Alan).


After that we had yet another Easter Egg Hunt outside. Scott had about had it with looking for those eggs, but Olivia was having a ball!


It was a beautiful day on Easter morning, as it should be. It reminded me of the song I hear on the radio "Sounds of Sunday," that says something like "Was it a morning like this, that our Savior rose from out of the tomb?" I love that song. And I love to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Easter talks at church were wonderful, the music inspiring, and the spirit embracing. Good day!

Easter dinner was the traditional ham, yummy potatoes, fresh green beans, and green salad with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Hmmmm, hmmmm, good! Or, "DEEEEEEEElicious!" as Michele would say!


Spent the rest of the day with MWO and feeding Olivia and Scott Easter candy. We were able to go outside for a while blowing bubbles and rolling eggs down the ramp...a little game Olivia came up with. Good times!

Going to my happy place....

IT IS SNOWING!!! IT IS APRIL 15TH, AND IT IS SNOWING!!!
I am going to my happy place, now. See you later.