Winter has come:(

I don't know if we are quite ready for this-but here it is.  We had about 1-2 inches of snow that fell yesterday and last night.  Today there is just FREEZING arctic air blowing with no sun in sight!  Where did fall go or for that matter summer.  Good weather gone too soon!

TEXAS!!

 

 

At the park:)

We fed turtles popcorn!

Want some?!

 

Texas A&M

Jeff's office

We were so excited to be able to spend time with our Texans.  There is a feeling of peace that comes when you can see where your family lives and be familiar with it.  Beautiful home, awesome campus, great weather now as opposed to 100 degrees with 100% humidity in days past.  Thanks Jeff and Lib for a wonderful time together-we love you!

Fall in Provo Canyon

On Saturday afternoon, we went up Provo Canyon on the Squaw Peak Road and enjoyed the sights of fall.  The colors were a little faded but still magnificent!  I love the change of seasons.  Each has it's own allure.  Fall brings college football, apples, soup, pumpkins, and a renewed love of baking. 

BEETS!

So who knew that once again Jeff and I would survive canning together-and beets no less!  We had never canned beets before but we learned a new skill together!  We grew the beets in our garden and now have 31 pints of beets stored!  Chalk another one up to growing to love to work together in the kitchen-miracle!

Conference Weekend

I know this is a late post but I have been thinking about it and wanted to share my thoughts.  I love conference weekend.  I love the knowledge that comes from learning with the Spirit.  I always am sad when it is over because the flow of peace and calm, from listening to Prophets and Apostles and other inspired men and women, leaves. Not totally but it is tangible. 
It has always been a tradition for the boys to go to Priesthood and the girls either meet up with them after for dinner, or go to dinner on our own.  I also love the tradition that my husband started long ago of making "treat bags".  We each have our own and we love it!  He has said that at the Priesthood meeting, they sometimes get funny looks as they eat from the bags, but it's all part of the experience.
I miss all my kids that are away so keenly at this time. I miss the feeling of the entire family being together.  I love it.  It is heaven on earth for me.  It is, I think, one of the hardest trials of my life to have kids away.  Even though I know with my mind that they are all exactly where they should be, doing exactly what they should be doing-my hearts doesn't get it and it is hard. But as my son Ryan told me, "Mom you can do hard things".  He is right because I know that Heavenly Father watches over all and He is in control.
Those of us that were here- Jeff and I, Scott and Em and Brad and Melissa kept the tradition alive.  We shopped, went to dinner and had a sleep-over with crepes in the morning-(another tradition started by my husband-he was and is an inspired man) and watched the Sunday morning conference session together.  Good  times!  I love you all very much!

I Love Halloween!

I couldn't wait to get started with the decorating.  Halloween has got to be one of my favorite holidays.  I just love all the decor that comes with it.  I love pumpkins, spiders, witches, skeletons-oh and of course-
CANDY!

Em and I hit Tai Pan on Saturday evening-what a mess of ladies!!!  But I did pick up the witch and ghost-love 'em.  Each year I seem to pick up a few new decorations.  I think I'll have to visit Tai Pan when they all go on sale-anybody in?

Quick Trip to San Diego for the Wedding of Wes and Whitney

The view from our hotel-The Manchester Hyatt-harbor view all for the incredible price of-are you ready-$70/night!  Thanks Sandy for taking the time on Priceline.

Who knew that the beach on Coronado Island was so beautiful!  Doesn't my Dad look fabulous for 86 years young!

The San Diego Temple is magnificent!  You come around the corner on I-5 and there it is.  Wes and Whitney picked the right place at the right time.  To be sealed in the temple for time and eternity is an incredible blessing.

I sure missed Jeff this trip.  He couldn't get away from work, but supported me in going.  I love him!