When Doris Turns 87 (on Halloween)

 

Erika Mendenhall, Doris Hancock, Loni Hackworth

We talked our ears off.  Great women, those two!

The Day Emma Had Her Missionary Farewell...

 ....was a mighty fine day indeed.  Lots of family, food, good talks, and being in the presence of truly great people....

My brother, Katy, won't eat cheese, but he LOVES potato chips!  We must be related!

GYM HEROES

 

Rod is a lawyer and was a JAG (Judge Advocate General) in the Navy.  He's widowed and has no desire to marry again because he had the perfect wife.  Every Friday he brings home-made chocolate chip cookies.  I don't usually have them as I don't stick around long enough.  But, they are delicious.

Dee is turning 100 on November 23.  He inspires me on a daily basis.  He was born in Virginia, Idaho.  He drives himself to the gym.  And, he comes almost every day.  What an inspiration.  

Freddie should be the official greeter in every ward...he just is always smiling and yelling out names as people come into the gym.  "Good morning, Loni!" he'll boom from clear across the room.  "Get busy!"  He is a convert to the church and loves the Gospel and his wife and his car.  It is spotless with white interior.  He is a hard worker in the gym and years ago, I paid him to be my trainer.  

These are committed to working out faithfully.  There are a couple other regulars, but they weren't there for this photo shoot.  But, I do love my gym family.  Makes it fun to go.

Surrounded by Love

Blaire Collins Baby Blessing; October 19,2025.  Jenni and Brent had already left by the time this picture was taken, but they were there for teh happy occasion. 

And a bonus of Calder Merrill -looking so handsome and growing up.  Man, I love this kid!

That Day When Ulla Called....

 ..and asked us to come over right away for pizza:

With cauliflower crust, so I'm sure it was entirely healthy!  HAHAHAH

She's very delightful.  I was glad Allen would go.  I'm sure Ulla gets very lonely.  So, it was good we could go.

Thanks, Ulla, for thinking of us.

Thursday Mornings for Me in St George

Drumming class - today every drum/basket was taken.  I barely got one.  It's a great work out and the leader is fantastic.  

 

After drumming, I head to get my blood sugar tested (I HATE needles!) and I'm always a little discouraged about it.  But, whatever.

PEOPLE to be Grateful For

 From the Past....

Four generations of GOOD, GOOD women.  Including adorable little Kristi D.  What a delightful child.  And, even more delightful adult.  

From the Present:

Oh, I am so grateful to have a spouse.  And, he's a good one.  I am very thankful.  When I hear of so many of my friends and being widows; it's just hard and so lonely for them.  

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for Allen still being around.  Sixty one years later.

FAMILY - a great blessing!

On a Perfect Sunday Evening

Reading to my family is one of my favorite things to do.  It brings me a great deal of pleasure.  And, this was just the most delightful.  They were engaged, listened, followed. 

Two things about the reading event; one is that Scottie insisted on having my arm around her shoulder every time we would start to read.  It was so sweet.  The next thing - when we had finished reading, Bri took the book out on the front lawn and pretended to read it.  She knew the story after one reading; it was so adorable.

TOES by three year olds:  (Now, how will I ever get it off?!?!?)

Oh, what JOY!

When the Young Men and Young Women of Red Butte Ward Get Together....

 to do a service project:

They made ornaments for homeless children.  Such great marvelous happy innocent kids.  Love them all!

Literally the BEST OF THE BEST in this group.  Thank you Heavenly Father for this great opportunity.

How to Spend a Fall Monday Afternoon...

...take a ride to Cedar Canyon and then just relax and enjoy the beauty of God's world.

 

YOUNG WOMEN PRESIDENCY MEETING

 Once a month.

They are so faithful.

And, they are so awesome.

Emily Blount, Loni Hackworth, Tara Webb, Kara Jenkins, Brooklyn Comstock, Macy Christensen, Allison Christensen, our fearless, energetic leader.  We all LOVE HER!