A Digital Nativity

A Digital Nativity

Cookin' Cousins

The Silent Monks - Hallelujah Chorus

Hunger Games Preview - Warning Graphic!

The Story of Jonah - like you've never heard it before!

The story of Jonah from Corinth Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Yep...I'm a Mormon!

Justin

We lost our dear son, Justin, on Tuesday July 6, 2010. He was suffering from depression, and though he fought it so hard, it was not enough. His funeral was held on Wednesday, July 14th at the Maple Canyon Ward chapel in Woodland Hills. We miss him more than he ever dreamed.

Happy Independence Day!

I love the 4th of July. When I was growing up in Sunnyvale, California, my dad would help us up onto the roof top and we'd spread out a blanket where we could sit and watch the fireworks around the valley as well as the Blue Angels flight show from Moffitt Field Naval Station. It brings back memories of barbeques in the back yard with hamburgers, chips, and lemonade. I love to go to the giant Freedom Festival parade in Provo. This year Den and I will run in the Freedom Run 5-K, then go to the parade, and end up boating at Utah Lake with a picnic with the family. Have a great day - and may the Fourth be with you!

Kanab 2010

We had such a fantastic time in Kanab over Memorial Day weekend. Den & I met Shawn, Jenny & kids and Chelsea and baby Ty at the Brown's condo which we rented for 4 nights. We spent a couple of days hiking in Zion's Canyon, then after all the kids left Sunday morning, we spent a day in Grand Canyon and a day in Bryce Canyon. Such a memorable trip!

Baby Ty

We are so excited to tend Baby Ty this weekend while Chelsea & Skyler are in Hawaii. We don't have anything planned, except to play with him every day. Oh, except maybe Monday morning - I've been called to Jury Duty and unless the case is dismissed, I will be in court.

General Petraeus Speaks at BYU

General Petraeus' Top 10 reasons BYU grads make good soldiers:

10 — They have already been on many a mission.

9 — Army chow is no problem for folks accustomed to eating green Jell-o and shredded carrots.

8 — It's not a problem if they don't know what rank someone is, they just refer to them as Brother or Sister so-and-so.

7 — They never go AWOL. They just call it being less active.

6 — They will seize any objective swiftly if you tell them refreshments will be served.

5 — They know how to make things happen. In fact if you ever need a base built quickly in a barren wasteland, stride out to where you want them to start, plant your walking stick down and say in a loud voice, "This is the place."

4 — They have innovative ideas for handling insurgents — like assigning them home teachers.

3 — They always have a years' supply of provisions on hand.

2 — They are the world's most reliable designated drivers.

1 — They understand how far Iraq has come over the last seven years, and they think that Iraq's old spot in the "Axis of Evil" can now be filled by the University of Utah.

Canyonlands Half Marathon 2010

Dennis and I competed in the Canyonlands Half Marathon 2010 in Moab - he ran the half marathon and I competed in the 5-mile run with Chelsea as my coach/trainer. What a great time we had, even though we about froze to death up the canyon waiting for the race to begin.

Yeti Marathon scheduled in Woodland Hills

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Going to the Temple

This evening we're going to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple with the Terrys to do endowments for the family. So glad it's not snowing so Den can go. Seems like we always have to plan our activities around the weather.

My Two Favorite Groups and My Favorite Hymn

It's SAD when Christmas is over...

I love the days between Christmas and New Years Eve - mostly because all of my family is around me and we can really relax and enjoy one another. Christmas was wonderful again this year. My sweet husband never ceases to amaze me with the thoughtful gifts he gives me. And my children are so generous and thoughtful, too. How lucky and blessed I am to have such a great family.

We're looking forward to a better and happier 2010. This past year has been very hard for us in several ways and now we're looking for the silver lining in the dark clouds. So grateful for the gospel and the Savior's atoning sacrifice in our lives.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Not done with our shopping yet, not done with all the gingerbread boys yet, not done with all the decorating yet, but loving every minute of it! Can't wait for Jenny, Shawn and the kids to come.

Balloon Regatta!

We had such a great time at the Balloon Regatta in Page this weekend. We watched the balloons launch and fly each morning and on Saturday night they were all lined up on Lake Powell Blvd. Thanks, Wilsons, for a really fun weekend!

The Princess is Sleeping