Emily Wins 3rd Place in Community Singing Contest!

It would be fair to say that Emily sings as much as she talks - honestly! When she is home, she sings, and sings, and sings........until her brother tells her to be quiet - then she shuts the door and continues to sing. Well for Alpine Days, she sang in a contest and won 3rd place - woohoo! She sang the song from Titanic - "My heart will go on!" The judges loved it and said, "What Talent" We are proud of her! The ones who won 1st and 2nd did a duet and a trio! Way to go singing all by yourself Ems!

Arizona - June 2009 "Sahuaro Lake"

We spent a day at "Sahuaro Lake" near Mesa, Arizona. We had the best time on a boat with our great friends Julie and her daughter, Emily. Julie packed the lunch which included: Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwiches, fruit salad, assorted drinks....you name it! The boat ride was perfect, along with the beautiful weather, delicious lunch and the best company with us! What a memorable day we had with memories to last a lifetime!

Arizona - June 2009 "Ceretta's Chocolate Factory"

We visited a Chocolate Factory in Glendale, Arizona. We had a great time seeing how they make chocolates. This guy is moving the big chocolate bars into a melter to form the chocolates into the desired mold. It was interesting to see. The kids especially enjoyed watching them make toffee, chocolates etc...... We were going Go-Karting after this....so we didn't buy many chocolates, otherwise they would have melted by the time we got them to our condo. :( Oh well.

Art's Birthday - What a great Day!

Art started out his Birthday helping out a guy in the ward move. He was only moving from one apt. to the next (next door). But, with the hard rain we had, he came back soaked. Of course he was the only one who showed up on time, and when there was about 5 things left to move, some others showed up. About time! That's my husband for ya, always giving a helping hand.

Then we had our dear friend Julie Woods from Mesa, Arizona come for a quick visit (so it seemed!) We took her to the Alpine Country Club for breakfast; there we enjoyed a nice visit. She was here at BYU for a conference with relatives. Even tho it was short, we still loved having her. She is a sister I never had! A terrific one at that!

Tonight was quite exciting. We went to Draper for a Wedding Reception. A friend of mine, Mindy from long ago (20 years ago) - her daughter was got married today (Art's Birthday) in the Draper temple. So, of course we had to go, as they live in Tennessee. Their new son in law comes from Draper, so after all this time - we got to see each other. She was about in tears as she gave me a hug. I tried my best and held it together! How Mindy and I met....we both worked together at the University Mall in cosmetics. Actually, she helped me get a job there, when I was putting Tyler's dad through BYU. We also carried our babies in the womb while working together at the mall. She carried Jessica (the only who just got married), and I was carrying Tyler at the time. In fact, we also had another co-worker who got pregnant too. Needless to say, rumors had it - there was something in the water! Well, it was a great night visiting with her for the minutes we had and hey - she is the brides mother - too many people wanted to talk with her, so she assured me, with her daughter now living here while they finish school - she will be back for lunch! What a great day!

April 22, 2009 **Our 14th Anniversary**

When I first met you fifteen years ago,I fell in love so fast, I knew right then,You were the one and only one for me;I'd never have to look for love again.
Each anniversary finds us happier;You are my light--my moon, my star, my sun.You show me what real love is all about,You fill my life with pleasure, joy and fun.
As time goes by, our love grows stronger still.You're the most amazing man I ever knew. I prize our anniversaries because each year I fall in love again with you.

Skiing for the Last Time This Season!

Emily, Maurine and Dylan skiing at Brighton today. The weather was absolutely beautiful and the skiing was great! Art took the pictures. The four of us had a great day. Gosh - Emily and Dylan are such great skiers now, and just go flying down the mountain!

Emily's 11th Birthday

Here is Emily on her Birthday, with a cake that I made for her.
Emily didn't have a party with her friends this year, but she had
a family party and got lots of clothes which is what she wanted!