HAPPY 4th!

 

Fisher kids on the 4th of July!  So much fun.  And, I love America!

Jenni's celebration dinner with some family members.  Looks so yummy...

For My Ears Only

We had been to the temple to do baptisms.  We had done it for one year the year before.  But, now we didn't get to do it because I was not part of THAT group.  SO, I suggested that we go....the two sisters and me.  And, of course, that meant a trip to FIZZ afterwards. 

She was getting out of the car.  She didn't say thank you.  She didn't say let's do it again.  She simply said quickly before she slammed the door, "Loni, you are my favorite person in the world."

Well, of course that isn't true, by any means.  She has a great mother, marvelous father, a sister that she is so close to, friends, other family.

But, what I think it means is that: I LISTEN to her chatter.  I ASK her questions about her life.  I COMPLIMENT her and BUILD her up.

I'm the only one who will ever know she said this, and I realize it's a 13 year old girl who is impressionable, and silly, and talkative, and a delightful chatterer, but  it was good for my soul.  

And so I say, "Thank you Heavenly Father, for that calling in the YW which allowed me to get to meet and be with these young girls for a year out of my life.  It meant everything to me."

And, thank you, Kenzie, for that brief moment in my life.

The Latest Happenings

Kristi with her poker friends enjoying BIG HAT time.  Look how cute she looks.
 

I've always wanted a picture of me in the RED chair, but not much of the chair is showing. 

 I'll try again another time.

It was so fun to go watch Calder play ball.  He's a good base stealer and he's also about the littlest kid on the team.  And, also the CUTEST!

Look at this lovely real estate PERSON.  It's Janessa and she's got a great resume!  Good luck to her!

Death of a Friend.....

 Estella Wilkes was an incredible lady; a Saint.  A lover of beauty and fun and her family and HER Saviour..  I was so inspired by her in every way and at every turn.  

I'm so very grateful that she is in the arms of her dear husband, Robert Wilkes, who was as good as a man can possibly get.  I loved living by them.  What a great blessing.  

I'm not sure when this picture was taken, BUT, Kristi was taking piano lessons from Alison - back row, and this was probably her first recital.  Four of the Wilkes kids are there, 3 Hackworth kids, and Jan Peterson.  I love this look at the past.

 

I will always be grateful for the influence of Estella in my life.  Thank you Heavenly Father.

Oh, the IRONY of TERMINATION!

 Allen and I have both been terminated from AMAZON...

Me, for a review saying Adolph Hitler was an evil dictator.  (Several years ago!)

Allen for having a specific car logo on his word search travel books on Saturday, June 13, 2026.  It has been a cut to the heart.

But, that's the way of big business.  

I tried unsuccessfully to fight over a period of months.  Allen has fought it over a couple of days.

Neither has had success. So be it.

END of our Amazon reviews, and word search books.  Great while it lasted, but as they say,

ALL good things must come to an end.

A Weekend of Events that Were Eventful.

 Just had a shirt made up honoring Hack's Grocery.  LOVE it!

On Saturday, we went thru the St George Temple with Aspen, who is headed to North Carolina on her mission at the end of October.

Then on Sunday, Jenni hosted us for an incredible meal - as usual.  WOW!  It was so delicious and lovely.  Afterwards, we sat around and talked and shared a favorite memory from last year.  It was joyful!

I feel so richly blessed with wonderful families.  Such joy in living.

FIFTY YEARS AGO! The Teton Dam Bursts!

 

The people were so resilient and filled with faith.  They just dug in and WORKED.  They did not exploit or cheat when asked to fill out the paperwork for compensation.

It was an amazing testimony to me of the goodness of people.....and the church.

There is Beauty All Around....

 ..our yard.....

Having Daughters

 Sometimes I get so discouraged about my grandchildren - it actually causes me to get in a frump, a deep FUNK!

But, yesterday, two things happened that made me so happy and made me find some JOY in having daughters. ( I mean, I always have joy in Kristi and Jenni, but this took my mind off my slump and made me realize I need to look for the good in life and not be so focused on the other things that upset me.)

Kristi's 51st birthday party.  

This made me so very happy. because Bridger, who lives in Washington DC, is there.

Bobby and Kristi invited him to join in their celebration.  Oh, that made my heart so very happy.

Then, Jenni called me yesterday.  I had told her a couple of weeks ago, that Tiffany and Seth are coming for a visit and I had invited them to Sunday dinner.  I then told her I was already stressed about it.  So, she called to tell me that she wants us all to go to her home to eat!  I felt like a fifty pound weight was lifted off each of my shoulders.  I was so relieved and so grateful.  

THANK YOU, Heavenly Father, for these two beautiful daughters.  They continually brighten my life.  

CAMP TIME for CALDER!

 Tuesday thru Saturday- he was a little nervous, but it will all be fine.  I sure love that kid - he's over by the car.  Just smiling away.

That Last Sunday in May

 Gordon and Linda Lyle, dear friends from many years past, invited us over for the most delicious dinner on Sunday evening.  Good food and delightful company.

THANKS, Gordon and Linda!  We LOVE YOU!

A Sunday in May

 

The Gym Rats go to church to listen to Freddy Wearrien....we all clean up pretty well.

Marty had not been to a Sacrament meeting in YEARS.  Ron is a former Bishop, Freddy is sort of the gym trainer, Loni is, well, just Loni.  And Kim is Miss Personality.

There is Beauty All Around.....

A trip to Greece.....

Months went into the planning; long to-do lists; trial and error while cooking each food at least once before hand, mostly twice; redoing the entire back patio; menu planning; meal prepping for the week before the event; more planning; and then the day arrived!

The entire event was perfect and included a surprise, totally unexpected visit by Lisa from Texas, who flew in for just one day to join the select event.  

Service was provided by an exclusive waiter named Brent....

An incredible meal followed up by a visit to the spa; which included both a hot and a cold plunge!  What a total event....

And what an amazing JENNIFER FISHER, with the help of BRENT FISHER!

Picture Time!

 

She looks good with purple hair and a nose ring, don't you think?  I do.  She also has an arm full of tattoos.  Thankfully, she can change it all in an instant!

Jessica Stout took me out for gelato today for my birthday - long gone.  It was so fun and it was delicious.

Thanks, Jessica, you are the best, as are your delight girls.  

It Went By TOO QUICKLY!

 

Last night at 11:30, we tool one final picture.  OH, it was just fun!

A Perfect Mother's Day

 

A Little Bit of That...

 ...and a little bit of this...

Our daughter-in-law meets with the KING Of ENGLAND.  How it all came about - who knows, but they did a background check on her.  And, she must have passed because there she is and there HE IS!!!!!!

March 2005 - that's when we met Garn and Dorothy...and we have been friends since that fateful day in the Middleton ward.  we don't see each other a lot, but occasionally go for a walk in the mall.  And, we talk and talk.  So FUN!  (I look like a rabbit in this picture, but whatever.)

A fun visit from Laurene and Val Starkey happened on Friday.  She's so inspiring.  

BAD Test Results

 Good grief, and here I thought I was so healthy.

Gotta try harder with my eating habits, that's for sure.  

But, what to believe about what is healthy or unhealthy?  It's a conundrum.

A Little Bit of This...

 ...and a little bit of that...

Every year, we give a few people a waxed amaryliss.  I was stunned to see it blooming in an outside pot.  It's still GROWING!  She potted it outside.  And, there it is in its full splendor.  Good job, Gigi.

Jessica Stout brought the activity girls over to perform a service.  They put the children's pictures books in alphabetical order.  They worked quickly and efficiently.  And, they figured out a system very quickly.  I was super impressed.  Thanks, Ivy, Eden, Olivia, Mabel, Maddie, Tylee, and Oakley.

HAPPINESS OVERFLOWS.....

 ...when I look at the pictures of my family on Family Search!

I just screen captured this of Jenni; she's such a marvelous, wonderful person in every way.  She brings me so much JOY!

As do all my children.

Almost Heaven - Virginia and West Virgina!

Garden tour with Jordan and Bobby and Bridger!

Bridge Tour with my favorite daughters.   

Jenni Glass Blowing in west Virginia........You blow for about one minute, then turn and turn and turn.  Quite a unique experience.....

Out in front of the fancy dancy Green Briar Hotel.  Boy, was I surprised by this hotel with its secret government hiding place.  Quite unsettling what the government did.