Getting our drinks for the morning shopping!

These ladies in from of us in line at Kohl's had this hugs list of what they were looking for! They even had a plan for when they got in the store. Go down this isle and turn right, etc.!

The line at Kohl's at 3:30 a.m. The doors opened at 4:00 and people just started running like mad down the isles grabbing stuff! It was hilarious; we had more fun watching people than doing our shopping. A lady at Walmart had a lady grab something out of her hand and scratch her face. Ladies were yelling at each other and customers were arguing with checkers!

Black Friday! Standing in line at Kohls at 3:30 a.m.!

Gary and Angie in the sun room for Thanksgiving. We had tables set up in 5 different rooms! There were 36 people!!

Joni, Shelley and Karen eating Thansgiving dinner. I cooked 3 turkeys and 16 pumpkin pies. I always send a pie home with each family. We had such a wonderful, fun day!!

Sons and son-in-laws!

Daughters and daugher-in-laws!

Our five daughers (at MiRanchitos)

Our four sons

Our nine children, from oldest to youngest. We all had such a great time at MiRanchitos; our son Alan was here visiting from Mesa for Thanksgiving. This was a rare event, having all of our childlrlen together.

Gratitude 20 and 21

Today I'm thankful that I was able to have daughters! There's not a better friend in all the world than a daughter and daughter-in-law. My mother-in-law always talks about how she feels she really missed a lot by not having a daughter. And, I totally agree. I think of how different my life would be right now without them!! All the laughter, fun times, close times, sharing times, scrapbooking, blogging, trips!!!
And, I'm thankful for my wonderful sons! They are always there if I need anything and I enjoy them coming by and visiting with me. I love all of my children so very much and keep them close to my heart everyday.!

Mothers and daughters become closer when daughters become mothers. 10-Mar-06

Daughters

Daughters are little girls that grow up to be your best friend."

Joni's surprise 40th. Birthday Party. Her black cake made by her MOM

Black rose for the big 40!!!

She actually blew out all 40 candles!!

So many candles; the cake was almost on fire!! Love you Joni!!!

My parents headstone in Kirtland, NM. I feel bad that it is so far away and I hardly ever get to go visit them. It's hard to believe that my Mom has been gone for 17 yrs. and my Dad 15 yrs. Christmas Eve was when my Dad died and every Christmas Eve, I feel those emotions all over again.

This is my Grandmother Slade's headstone which is in a small cemetery in Kirtland, NM. She died when she was 50 and I never knew her because she died before I was born. My other Grandma died when I was only 6. My children are so fortunate to have known their Grandmothers!

Gratitude 19

Today I'm grateful for my personal hair dresser Angie). She colored and highlighted my hair today and I love it. She really takes care of me! I'm so glad Gary married such a wonderful sweetheart.

Gratitude 18

 Today I'm thankful that Angie brings us treats all the time !  Lots of banana bread and zucinni bread!  You are such a great cook Angie!!  We love you to death!!!!!!!

Gratitude 16 and 17

I am thankful today that I can actually eat something besides soft stuff!!  

I'm thankful that Stuart came by to visit me today!  What a sweet Grandson!!  I love him to pieces!

Gratitudes 9-15

Ok, I'm way behind on my Gratitudes!!! Been way busy this past week working and going to the dentist! I'll just combine 7 all in one posting!

9. Grateful that my daughters let me hang out with them!
10. Grateful that my dental surgery is over! My cheek is still fat so I look like a chipmunk!! And, it hurts way bad to wiggle my nose or sneeze!
11. Grateful that "Twilight" is almost here. Can't wait to see how vampires fly through the air!
12. Grateful that this week will be sunny everyday! I love the sun!!!! That's all they have in New Mexico, so I grew up with it everyday of my life. I hate cloudy days!
13. Grateful that I always keep my dark chocolate in my frig. to nibble on every day!!
14. Grateful that Joni didn't bust her head open today!
15. Grateful that I'm to the end of my 7 postings of thankfullness. I think I spelled grateful wrong!

Ok, this reminds me of when Karen and Joni lived at home!

I promise I didn't spill all that ice! There was a phantom ice pusher that kept the ice coming out!!

Eating at our favorite place, Bajios! Only the chicken was too tough, so maybe it's not our favorite place to eat anymore!

Gratitude 8

Today I'm just thankful I can walk after doing 100 squats in the pool yesterday. Didn't think it was doing anything, but oh my gosh, it did! That's why water aerobics works so well, you don't feel a thing!

Joni said, "Breakfast is served! Pancakes and English Muffins!" Ah! Relaxing in the hottub after doing 100 squats in the pool!

Breakfast on the veranda! This is the life!

Gratitude 7

I'm thankful to have such a wonderful, caring, thoughtful, sweet, generous, handy, great husband!!! I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful sweetheart to spend eternity with. I love him with all my heart!

Gratitude 6

I'm grateful to be in sunny warm St. George and not in cold Orem. It's going to be 60 today and by Sat. 68!!! I think I'll move here someday!!!!!!!!!!!

Gratitude 1-5

1. I'm thankful Joni and Karen and Dad and I were able to come down to St. George and have a break from work! We are going to blog, shop, blog, shop, blog, shop!!

2. I'm thankful for our 9 beautiful wonderful children who give us such joy and love.

3. I'm thankful for our 33 grandchildren!! Who would have ever thought that we would have that many! I'm thankful that they are all healthy and strong!

4. I'm thankful for our wonderful 5 daughters that I spend so much time with! They are my very best friends and I treasure every minute with them. And, also my daughter-in-laws whom I consider my best friends too!

5. I'm thankful for my 4 sons who do so much for us! Always building such beautiful things and helping us whenever we need them.

Grandma's new mode of transportation! Actually, I'm on my way to jail with my jailbird uniform!

Clark feeding himself birthday cake! Did a great job! He put one complete scoop of icecream in his mouth. Wow, what a brain freeze!!
Then he had to take a bath since he had cake everywhere!

Desi got new feet pajamas for her birthday! Very toasty and warm!

Desi wanted Dominoes for her birthday, so that's what Grandma got her! She turned 11 on Nov. 4th. What a beautiful Granddaughter! We love her so much!

Dad watching "Funniest Videos" while we blogged.

Joni, Karen and I blogging at midnight; just got here to the Worldmark Condos. Wow, what a place! 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms! We might just blog the whole weekend! Well, and shop!!

Desi's birthday party at Tucanos 11/1/08. Wow, way too much food!!!!

Andy's partner that he does Christmas Lights with!! A fat cheerleader!!!!!????

Julie waiting for the chop!

Getting ready to get my head cut off!

This was across the street from Julie's; they really had their yard decorated for Halloween! It was the Pirates of the Carrabean!

Beautiful Amur Maple tree in the Provo Temple parking lot! Julie and I wanted to pick this one, but didn't dare!

Trunk or Treat at Orem 2nd. Ward Halloween party. Had a lot of grandkids there! It was a lot of fun!

Partners in crime!! Reilly and Grandma just got out of jail in time for the ward Trunk or Treat!