What-A-Day x 10

Ashleigh would often lament "what a day" I have had a week of "what a days"

Nov. 3 Sander Michael Leger was born
Nov, 5 Jeffrey and Julee had birthdays, and Rebecca was baptised
Nov. 7 Chelsea turned 17 (yeah for pizza and birthday cake)
Nov. 8 Election Day and Katelyn Hawks (Nielsen) went to the Temple.
Nov. 9 Lunch Bunch and VT Meeting

Nov. 10 Tara came from California, and then "caught" the bouquet




Nov. 11 Alan and Katelyn were married



Nov. 12 Aubree was baptised.




I enjoyed all of these days, I really did not have to do anything, just be there. In the words of our favorite Lesley

"It is just a pleasure being nominated"

All love together. Started out with Dad, Mom, and Lesley and has now grown to encompass 54 of us. WOW!!!!!!!

Times "2"

Well, there was this Irishman that went to England to work and stayed in a boarding house. The first day his landlady made him a lunch of 2 slices of bread. He complained that was not enough so next day she made him 4 slices. It still was not enough so she made him 6 slices and so on until he was up to 10 slices. When he still complained, next day she thought I will fix him. She took the loaf of bread, cut into 2 halves made him one huge sandwich. She waited for his report when he returned.
Landlady: "How was your lunch today?"
Irishman: "I see you are back to 2 slices" :o)

So..... what has that to do with the price of tea in China?

Most of you know, Granpa loves Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. He has a good friend who occasionaly brings him some. Well, of course it is never enough so last night he brought him some and figuratively speaking he is back to 2 PBCs.

Hazy Lazy Days of Summer

As you know we went to San Clemente for a period of recuperation after my recent surgery. HAH!!!!!
Well. we did relax.
We sat several times, for several hours on the beach.
We did celebrate my birthday.
We did shop in Laguna Hills.
We did buy pastry in Laguna Beach.
We did go to Pick-UP-Stix.
We did go to check if someone was in our house
AND THERE WAS........HAH!!!!!!!


We did go to Rocklin and saw the California Marsdens
We did go and visit Uncle John and Auntie Bea.
We did go to the Treat Box in Truckee.
And finally to In-and Out in Reno.
We did come home exhausted!!!!!!!
But we had a great time.

NOW....as we say in Belfast.....
"it's back to porridge"

So today we bought corn on the cob....DELICIOUS
and froze it.
Dad is suffering quite severly with his sciatica
or whatever it is that causes him so much pain. BUT....
no slackers
he schucked the corn and then as per usual he had to have a pun. :o(
Any idea who he thinks he is??????
Bless Him!!!!




Captain Horatio "Corn"blower.

Memorial Day

10th May 1955

All those years ago my Alan began employment with Her Majesty the Queen. As did all 18 year old young men in England.
He began his National Service in York, England.


This handsome picture made my girlish heart flutter (it still does)

Which one of us was robbing the cradle? Probably Alan he was 7 months older than me. :o)



After a spell in Egypt and a Mediterrean "cruise" courtesy of Her Majesty, and his regiment being posted to Northern Ireland, he came out of the Army with 2 stripes. And we began our life together in Belfast. :o)



The rest is history.

A very interesting and eventful history.

Women's Conference 2011

My how time flies when you are having fun.

What joy to be with 2 daughters, 2 daughters-in-law and a grandaughter at BYU this year. And, because of Temple sealings and ordinances the mother and 2 sisters of one daughter-in-law, and the 2 sisters of the other, we are all one happy extended family.

The weather cooperated really well, and apart from not being able to attend some desired classes, we all learned many things.

I am copying Lesley's idea of recording some statements I enjoyed.

We need to see each other as God sees us..

Real love does not support destructive behavior.

My love for you is not on loan to you but is yours to keep.

Everyone can master a grief...but he who has it. (Shakespeare)

No scriptures......No answers
Know scriptures....Know answers

Getting home from Provo was quite a challenge BUT ...... we made it.
And hopefully next year the construction will be complete, "but if not"
we will still plan to go.

EASTER

I love Easter. And Springtime.

Usually about the middle of February when the snow starts to melt I start looking for the flowers to pop their leaves above the dirt and I continue to inspect the various trees and bushes for signs of their survival. When I notice the first signs I greet each plant with a tender touch and greeting, "You survived the winter" :o)
Yes I talk to my plants and let them know how beautiful they are. It encourages them!
Then I get tender feelings in my heart because of this renewal as I realize the reality of the Resurrection. This past week I thought of this event and some of the people I will be reunited with in that glorious day.
Here are a few.

My Mother and Father

Alan's Mother and Father

Grandma and Grandpa

My sister Jean and her husband Billy

My brother Roy and his wife Frances

Alan's brother Roy

Alan's sister Marjorie

My sister-in-law Maureen

Alan's cousin Margaret

My friend Doris

Our two precious angels Christopher and Ashleigh


How grateful I am for the Plan of Salvation, for my Saviour's sacrifice, and the promise that
"FAMILIES CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER"