Congratulations Cameron & Sarah!

He did it! Cameron proposed to his sweet Sarah this evening and we couldn't be happier!! This is a story of faith and prayer. When we first met Sarah when she came to Pittsburgh to meet us and see Cam's Pittsburgh life first hand, it was as if I had known her before (heaven??). The spirit whispered to me, "Oh, there you are." - such a peaceful sense of calm came over me. Jon and I simply adore her as do Ashley and Paul; we wish them an eternity of happiness together! 

Jesus Christ IS the gift!

There is nothing more significant or powerful than the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is the gift - nothing compares! His life, light, and love give us direction in our lives as we serve others and rear our families using him as our example and guide. Love, mom xoxo

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865617555/Video-of-worlds-largest-live-Nativity-released-features-David-Archuleta-Piano-Guys-other-YouTube.html?pg=all#hjLrOyfufg4USl52.01 

Christmas concert via the talented Ashley!

Ashley's second show choir performance was delightful!  Hours and hours of practice with the kids focusing on wonderful Christmas songs.  Parents, teachers and students simply adore her even when she has to be stern on occasion :)  She loves teaching music for all of the students 1st through 5th grades plus her show choir comprised of 3rd - 5th graders.  This program had special piano and violin numbers performed by the kids, a beautiful piece sung while signing, and other awesome Christmas favorites!  We are so proud of the incredible woman she is.  Excellent wife, mother, teacher and of course daughter!

 Fun family dinner at Zupas after the concert :)

Baby had to stay home with his sweet baby sitter because after regular bed time 

activities is just more excitement than a little guy can take (wink)

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205287938748903&set=vb.1560405052&type=2&theater

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205287931908732&set=vb.1560405052&type=2&theater

Family Fun Night

Family fun night at Heaps, a favorite hangout of our families since I was a little girl :) 

Rocking grandpa's reading glasses; his daddy held up the cell phone pic lol 

Love birds :)

Our hard working son in Palo Alto and his darling girlfriend; love chatting on the phone and/or Skyping with them but can't wait to see them at Christmas!

Fun October family outings!

 Fun family outings with our kidlets in October at a pumpkin patch, trick or treating, playing at the park, Ashley's school performance, etc.

 Meet our tiny Olaf from Frozen - he was so darling!

A cute push car we surprised Connor with; it will be great fun to play with as he grows.

 Beautiful horses by the lake which reminded me of my grand fathers horse I used to ride

 Another fun family night trying out a slide again :)

 Ashley teaches grades 2-5th music classes at her school; this is her show choir group she formed and prepared a fun Halloween program for students and families.  The kids sang darling songs with cute hand actions and visual aids.  Ash loves teaching all of the students!

 Learning how to go down the slide for the very first time! :)

Bidding our beloved East coast life goodbye and moving to the sunny south-west!

We are relocating to the south-west where sunshine, dry air and palm trees tickle my fancy!  We have excitedly built our new home on paper from the ground up with the help of our engineer and design team!  We've left our East coast traditional behind and have moved into a more spacious, all one level, open concept, soft contemporary interior with some charming shabby chic accents anticipated.  Vaulted ceilings, and several large picture windows with sunshine pouring into the great room and master suite will be greatly enjoyed as they over look the extended patio and upcoming yard.  With Jon's talent in landscape design I'm sure it will once again be very lovely.. 

We hope to create an inviting environment for our family and friends to enjoy leisurely conversations, sumptuous meals, and festive moments together.  We're counting the days until completion with great anticipation so as to begin this new chapter making magical memories as we have in the past.  In the mean time we are enjoying a treasured opportunity to live with Ashley, Paul, and Connor in northern Utah while our home is being built.  We LOVE being with our wonderful kidlets and adorable little grandson which is such a treat!