All I want for Christmas is.....

I was thinking that there is nothing physical I want for Christmas. Sure a new computer would be nice, but I have one that works, and when I use it I think of prehistoric times. A nice new outfit is always fun, but after one use, its not new. So what I really want is what I already have. Someone said to me, "you have had a rough year", and yes there have been times I wanted to kick the nearest cow, or scream at the wind, or just plain cry my eyes out till there till the pain goes away. But the reality is, this year has awakened me. When my grandson Paul was born I was so excited, and the 8 days he lived his earthly life, were my most spiritual of my whole life, he taught me just how close Heaven really is. When my cousin Paul died, I was reminded that life is too short not to say those things to people that mean so much to you, his funeral was really beautiful, but did he know I really loved him as a big brother? Going to Africa reminded me that there is injustice everywhere. That the millions of children in the world that are stuck in overcrowded, dirty, and unloved orphanges makes me just so very sad, and also that no matter what I do in this life, it must be good things I do. And finally, when Jami started to get ill, I prayed that the doctors would figure it out, that someone cared enough for this wonderful daughter of mine to help her. I have felt frustrated that I am stuck in Wyoming, a place I truely love, but Im so far from her. But my prayers were answered and they now know she has Lymes disease, a very debilating disease, but one that will again change all our lives for the better. So if you really want to know what I want for Christmas, its not all wrapped up in a pretty box, it isn't freshly fallen snow on my lawn, I just want those in my life to know just how blessed you have made my life. I love you all so much, and mirror words can't fill in the pages of this post. So here's to all of you Happy Holidays, and may your 2010, find you healthy, being a lot more kinder, going slower and doing the things that really matter in life, and mostly keeping your eldest Brother Jesus Christ in your hearts, minds and souls. Luv you all.....

I left my heart in Africa.....

4 amogios and our grand adventure
Tagen and I had so much fun and the kids melted our hearts!



I wish I had more photo's but my two cameras died, in the end I used my cell phone. Luckly we had two gals with us, with monster cameras.

Awesome Africa

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I'm so grateful to have had the chance to visit and take goodies to the orphanages of Africa, I thought going there I would be able to give a little but what happened was my heart is full and I returned with a greater appreciate for what I have. What incredable people, beautiful children that only wanted love and hugs. Tagen, Sarah (my friend in young womans) Lynn (my friend from work) and I will be returning again, our adventure has just started.......

Summertime & the Livin is Easy!!

Please throw the stick


Awesome nephew Dallin

Mike, Foster and Alex goofing around

Foster with Great Grandpa

Bridge with darling friends

Uncle Eric the greatest Uncle!

Megan and Foster who is a little scared of the Horses

Yee haw!!
Tagen, Bridger, and Brook
Jami the horse whisper

Cowboy Mike on Flash
Sinaka and Ollie riding Beauty
Nieces and Nephew out Ridin

Fun at Girls Camp

Before Wyoming Peak 13,500 Ft.

Allergies and climbing the peak

Bare meets Horse

Bridger the jumping bean

Grandma, Bridger, and Bullwinkle on Swift Creek hike

Grandpa and Bridger at Intermintent Springs

Bridger hitching a ride

Your never too young to drive

Land of Man!

Bridger visits with Tagen & Eric

FIREWORKS IN JUNE YOU CAN TELL IT'S STAR VALLEY BRIDGER'S ALL BUNDLED UP

WHAT A GREAT DOUBLE RAINBOW

FEEDING ELK IN FREEDOM

THESE GUESS ARE PRETTY TAME

DINNER WITH BRIDGER, TAGEB AND ERIC

Lazy day in Star Valley

The fields this time of year are full of dandelions

Flash was full of it today

MJ and I decided to jump on the horses and go around the block to give these guy's a little exercise

Road trip for funeral

What a day in kanosh





Road trip was fun

MJ's cousin died a few weeks ago so we went to the funeral in Kanosh

Last week I ran into some old friends and they asked how many grandkids we have, at first I said 3, then 2, then back to 3. I'am so blessed to have 3 very different grandsons. Paul, although I got to spend only 8 days with him, what a glorious 8 days it was. He taught me so much about true prayer, faith and hope. I can feel his little spirit around me, and I love him so much. Foster, seems chubbyness runs in the family. Foster is such a fun baby, he is always happy, and his laugh is contagious, and he loves licorice as much as we do. Bridger, we had him 5 days without his parents, I'am woren out, but so grateful at his little personality. My favorite is when he is trying to go to sleep and he takes my hands and places them on both sides of his face, gets his face real close to mine and then tells me he wuvs me. I'am grateful for family, for my awesome son in laws, and my daughters, and my honey Steve, and for my 3 grandsons. Yes life is great and I am blessed.