Go Cougars!

John was invited by his brother Ken to go to the BYU/UNLV game on October 25th. Byron invited Melissa and I to go with him and use two of his tickets. Michael and Genevieve were also able to go to the game. Even without planning to meet up with each other--we did 'cause all of us went to the pre-game event in the parking lot. We had to snap a picture 'cause this isn't an every day occurrence for us. It was great to see Ken again and get to visit with him and find out how they are doing. They came to Utah to help Matt and Amanda on the last leg of their house building.
Jared, Tricia's brother, was down for his wife, Danielle's brother's wedding and so came to the game. He came over and sat and visited with us for a while. He is always interested in each person and is enjoyable to visit with.

Boo-tiful Friends!

We get together with a past Bishopric group each month. We have done this for 19 years. (You know, it may have been even longer, but I know it's been for at least 19 years.) We met at the Johnston's for a Halloween Party on October 24th. John dressed up as the Bishop and six of us that are in the ward dressed up as part of his flock (sheep). Ashby's were kind enough to make the ears, noses, and bell necklaces so that it was easy for us to dress up. Johnston's and Noyce's totally dressed up so we had to take a separate picture of them. We took a Halloween quiz, played Halloween Win, Lose, or Draw trying to guess Halloween movies. We also played our old stand-by game, "I Got Mine!" What a fun party!

Pasta-tively Delicious!

Clara loves pasta! Jeremy, Sarah and Clara were up one night a couple of weeks ago and we loved watching Clara slurp up her spaghetti. We watched her while Jeremy and Sarah went to the temple. We enjoyed just watching her play and interact with us. What a delight she is. She didn't even cry when her parents left!

Sealed for Eternity

Laura McNeel Crawford and her husband J.R. were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on October 11, 2008. I used to visit teach Laura when she lived here a few years ago. I was able to go to St. George with my former visiting teaching partner when she and J. R. went through for their endowments. What a thrill it was to then have their love for each other sealed for time and all eternity. I can't believe the contrast of Laura today compared to the Laura of yesterday. She is so happy and is eager to share her testimony with all she meets. What a positive experience it was to be able to be a part of their sealing. This is a picture of Jared, Laura's son, Laura, J. R. and three of J. R.'s children from a previous marriage.

Fallin' into Sports!

I surprised Byron and Tricia on a Wednesday in September and went down to watch one of Johnathan's soccer game. I took this picture after he'd already started eating his much deserved after-the-game treat. After running tons during the game, he was ready for a drink for sure! Johnathan always has a smile for you!Bradley told us a few new words he has added to his vocabulary while we were watching Johnathan's game. Isn't he a cutie!

I was surprised to find out when I came down to the game, that Byron and Tricia/family had just purchased a new van. It's a Toyota Sienna van. Beautiful van with all kinds of features! Byron gave John and I a test drive in his van when we were down for Tanner's football game. They will get many years of service out of this van. It's great 'cause their whole family fits so nicely in it with plenty of room.

September 27th, John and I were able to go down to one of Tanner's Saturday Football games. He is the quarterback this year and does an excellent job! It's fun watching a game when your grandson has the ball lots. Tanner not only is good at sports, but he is a loving, awesome grandson and we love him.

Sisters, Sisters!

On September 26th, Sherlene and Dennis invited us down for a barbecue. We picked up Connie and Don and enjoyed the ride down and back. This is the first time that we've gotten together as couples since Don and Connie have moved up this way. We all contributed to the dinner and really enjoyed ourselves. We're going to have to get together more often, so we can continue to build a close relationship with each other. We got to eat out on Sherlene and Dennis' new deck and enjoy the new patio table and chairs that Dennis got for Father's Day. Nice! We're jealous! :) I love each of my sisters and brothers and feel so fortunate to have been born into the family I was. I learn from each one of them. I love my brother and sister-in-laws just as much as my brothers and sisters. Families are a blessing indeed! We appreciate Nicole snapping this picture.

Behold Your Little Ones

I have some catching up to do--so bear with me while I do some catching up. Thanks to Tricia and Camille helping yesterday to fix my post of our trip to Idaho. Now I can blog some of the other things I want to share with all of you.

All of the children we have in our nursery weren't here the day I took this picture, but I wanted to take a picture of Sis. Fellows, our music person who faithfully comes in to teach the children the Primary songs. The children love her! This Sundaywas her last day in our ward 'cause she is now going to a single's ward. She will be missed. I love serving in the nursery! I serve with some awesome, devoted sisters who also love the children.