Hey GREASE freaks ...

Peachy keen jelly bean! PSU's GREASE - April 7, 8, 9 2011; purchase tickets at the door; doors open at 7pm. Ashley in the role of sweet Sandy who morphs into a 1950's leather jacket wearing spandex queen lol will knock your socks off! Call, text, email or Facebook me for address, etc. See all yawl Pink Ladies & T Birds in the audience!

For all of you local friends PSU's spring musical GREASE (Ashley is female lead playing role of Sandy) is April 7, 8, 9th at 8pm & on the 8th is a special dinner theater at 6:30 prior to performance with meet & greet the cast which will be fun! Let me or Ash know which date(s) you would like to attend and number of tickets needed :) Ash is going to rock the stage!

Happy Birthday Mother Dear!

Happy St. Patrick's Day, birthday to my mother dear; such an independent, adventurous, spiritual cheerful, loving & devoted mom who created incredible memories for our family when I was growing up!

A mother who was thinking outside of the box long before the phrase was ever coined. She and dad shared such a sweet love story; a marriage that thrived vs., simply survived. If anyone wonders why I delight in creating magical, memorable moments, traditions and events it all started with mom's example. A passion for laughter, reading, travel, home and family activities, church and community service, life long friendships, as well as magic wands, tea parties in pink (even into her elder years :) whimsy and charm only begin to describe the rich legacy she left me with; a heritage for which I am very proud and as such I continue to strive to mirror her example.

She remains far more patient than I along with other significant traits I have yet to achieve; and has a knack for seeing the good in others even if "their good" appears to be only the size of an apple seed lol, nevertheless, here are two clinks and a toast to you mom, with your long stemmed, tear drop, crystal goblets filled with St. Patrick's Day green apple cider along with butterfly kisses coming your way on your special day!

How blessed I am to have been loved by someone as passionate as you have been about life! And in spite of daunting challenges throughout your life you have remained kind, gracious and giving! How ecstatic dad will be when he finally greets you again looking at that 19 year old girl he fell in love with and in whom he whisked off to the Logan temple to marry spending 60+ wonderful years together … and on through eternity!

We all love you so very much mother dear! xoxo Jon, Becky, Cameron & Ashley 3/17/2011

In the Blink of an Eye

In the blink of an eye …

A baby is born
A flower blossoms
A melody resonates
A vertebra snaps
An engagement ends
A sunbeam warms
A whisper is heard
A tear drops
A smile crinkles
A snowflake forms
A caring act is shared
A temper flairs
A scent lingers
A question is posed
A lyric is written
A flame is lit
A decision is made
A spirit is lifted
A cross word offends
A dream is abandoned
A hug is accepted
An idea is embraced
A knowing look soothes
A heart beat pulsates
A season fades
A promise is broken
A friendship evolves
A loved one passes
A memory escapes
A testimony is strengthened
A prayer is answered

… All in the blink of an eye

Copyright © 2011 Christeson & Associates, all rights reserved

Jon's family history

Check out www.hulu.com TV program "Who Do You Think You Are"; Tim McGraw ... Jon shares a 5th great grandfather with Tim McGraw; this episode traces one of Tim's & Jon's combined lines. Jon's sister Kay completed all of the family research long ago - it's fun to see her deligent work mirrored in this beautiful TV program bringing to life the people and events.

♥ ♥ Be my Valentine ♥ ♥

I was 14 when I first crushed on you Jon, on the PGHS stage acting together in the play Life with Father; you had a lead, I had one line & I nearly broke out in hives each time you even looked at me! You continue to surprise me, inspire me,... make me giggle, make my heart sing, compel me to strive always to be the caliber of wife and best friend that you so fully deserve, and realize that an eternity with anyone but you would be bleak in comparison!

Thank you for a life time of incredible memories, endless acts of compassionate service, unbridled devotion, remarkable children, unceasing moments filled with love, joy and humor, and the depth and texture brought to my life as a result of the many rich blessings I have received as a result of you choosing to magnify your Priesthood within our home.

In a nasal, warbling Bob Dylan salute lol ♫ ♪ ♫ “You’re the other half of what I am, you’re the missing piece and I love you more than ever with that love that doesn’t cease!” Thanks for being a man of great integrity and compassion but also one who can be silly and sensitive all at the same time! You simply take my breath away babe! You’re one of a kind and meant to be mine! xoxo ♥ ♥ ♥

Our adorable shooting star!

Ashley has been awarded the female lead of Sandy in the PSU spring musical Grease; and Michael has also been awarded the male lead of Danny! These two have incredible chemistry and are each exceedingly talented vocally; this production should be very entertaining!!

Performance dates: April 7, 8 & 9. Let us know if you would like to attend and we will attempt to reserve all of our seats together :)

Sandy: My parents want to invite you over for tea on Sunday.

Danny: I don't like tea.

Sandy: [laughing] You don't have to drink tea.

Danny: I don't like parents.