CHRISTMASING IN ST. GEORGE...

The beautiful St. George temple, all lite up to symbolize the

light of Jesus Christ...so gorgeous as Fall and Christmas

come together.

The nativity that sits out in front of the temple.

I have been spending as much time as possible at our sweet

St. George home. It is still Fall there, warm temps and the

leaves are still falling from the trees.

Our little Sophia loved getting tossed into a big pile of leaves,

I tried it too but my land was a bit of a thud! We have a very old

Mulberry tree and she is dropping those big leaves beautifully.

Our sweet little Jonah

We sure do love this little guy that has come into 

our family, he's such a handsome, sweet little boy.

I have so been enjoying the weather here in St. George, it's

20 degrees warmer than where our Bicknell home is, so it's

still Fall here but with Christmas going on at the same time!

It's kind of funny to see palm trees decorated with Christmas

lights...but it's awesome!

The old tabernacle, built by pioneers. The whole block around

it is decked out with Christmas lights, wow, it is so fun to walk

around under the lights in warm temps.

In the hot summer, they have a water park here that our grands

love to enjoy, but now it's all about Christmas. Way up on the hill

you can see the big "D"... that stands for Dixie, that's what it was 

called because the pioneers raised cotton here.

A front shot of the old tabernacle, they have 

a different Christmas program here every night.

I have so enjoyed going to several of them.

Over at Temple Square, they have many very

beautiful displays, here they had nativities from

all over the world.

This too is on Temple square, in the summer and fall this spot

is full of so many roses, here it's all full of lights, so pretty!

There is a life size nativity set up out in front of

the temple, music and spoken word plays as you

stand there taking it all in, very spiritual.

Ron and I went to the lighting ceremony, they

had a speaker and choir, then the lights all went

on at the same time to lots of oohs and ahhs.

Out kids came down and we all enjoyed walking 

all around looking at the beauty of the St. George

temple grounds.I can still hardly believe that we

are so blessed to live just 2 blocks from this most

beautiful temple!

I found this sweet little painting at a thrift shop, I just loved

because I love snowmen. I added a ribbon and hung it on our

front porch.

I hung this red berry wreath on our front door,

added a big silver bow and reindeer and red

glittered letter...JOY... from the wreath.

I have only decorated one house this year, our

St. George house. This is our little tree from

outside the window.

And this is it from the inside, it's only four and

a half feet tall but we love it, much different from

our 9 foot tree at the other house!

The only thing missing is the cat that I used to
have that loved to climb the 9 foot tree and hid
in it's branches!

I hope you are all having a wonderful December...
slow down and simplify and be sure to remember
who and what Christmas really is about!

Sending all my love and best CHRISTMAS wishes
to each and every one.

ALL MY LOVE

OH BABY LOVE....

MOTHERHOOD...isn't it beautiful?

Our daughter Lindsey is now a mommy of two.

And yes, it looks good on you sis.

Do I look like I am in Heaven?

Well I am...my kind of Heaven. We have a

new grandson, our 23rd grandchild. His name

is Jonah Michael Peterson and he stole my heart

the minute I saw him come into this world.

This picture was about the second week of his life...

I thought he looked so cute in his agile jammies.

Look at his handsome face...oh, those kissable lips

just grab my grandma's heart!

Oh, such a cute "little Mr," in his neck tie and sweet nakedness!

Such a sweet family he is born into...

such a wonderful Mommy and Daddy and 

sister Sophia. Lindsey is looking pretty

awesome after just giving birth!

Oh, and did I tell you, he has deep dimples!

Just another plus in the handsomeness department!

Oh baby, you have stolen my heart forever....anything you want, it's yours!

Such puppy-cuteness!

Jonah...grandma loves you forever and always,

Our daughter Tiffany came and took pictures...

These two sisters sitting side by side, glorying in the sweetness

of the new baby...they never played that well with dolls!

One more darling grand to love on...

we are so very blessed. These moments in life

are the sweetest moments ever!

Yes, I am in Heaven...being a grandma is the best role 

in life. There is nothing like looking deeply into the eyes 

of a little soul who loves you more than anything, and

who you love more than anything. 

There is nothing better than family...I am so thrilled

that I know that families are FOREVER. Nothing

could tear me from my loved ones...not money or

fame or anything the world offers. God's plan for

us is the best plan of all.

ALL MY LOVE

CATCHING UP WITH OUR BOO CREW....

The St. George Temple

I got to St. George just as the sun was going down

and snapped these pictures of the temple. This

sacred place is so very beautiful each morning

and night, I love to walk over to it and take pictures

and just sit and enjoy the peace of it.

I love going to the temple, in this crazy world,

it surely is a place of great peace and joy.

Our St. George home is just 3 blocks from

this beautiful place, so I get to see it every

day...I love that so much.

This past month of October I got to spend nearly the

whole month at our sweet cottage home. It was

Heaven to me...I feel such peace and happiness there.

I ate out and shopped and saw friends and family. I

love being around people too and I get to see and talk

to many people there. 

I saw this sweet statue at a thrift store and I could not

leave her behind...isn't she the sweetest thing?!

We got a touch of snow one day, which is so rare there. It was

mostly in little spots here and there in the yard!

I loved my bumpy pumpkin!

Yes, I have a new friend there too...

This old male cat has taken up residence on my

front porch. He is an old wild cat and I am feeding 

him and he even is letting me give him a few pets

on the head too.

He is cozy on my porch chair, I even got him a

nice flannel blanket!

Claire...Caleb...Ella

Loving these new darling pictures of this family of sweet grands!

Isaac and Tiffany's  cute little family

Isaac & Tiffany from just a few years back at 

Halloween time...so cute!

Their cute family enjoying a beautiful Fall day.

Caleb, Ella and Sophia painting their pumpkins.

Sophia...the Pumpkin Patch Princess.

They all did such a good job painting their pumpkins!

Caleb...Claire...Ella all ready to go Trick-or-Treating.

Ella's little Princess dress was made from one on her mom's

old prom dresses by her Grammy Michele A.

"MEOW"...says little Claire.

~Sophia~

Claire and her ...Giddy-up Mr. Pumpkin!

Lady Bug Sophia...loves to pose so cute!

MaKayla and Megan are a bit older...

and a bit scarier too!

Ella loves her princess dress...and what a

pretty princess she is too.

Caleb drew this turkey and I think it is so good!

Well this month will bring another new baby into our family.

Our daughter Lindsey is having her second baby, a little boy.

I will be spending more time in St. George, and with her to help out

and mostly to love love love...that is what grandma's do best isn't it?

I need to get a lap top computer, all I have is an old desk top and it

is so slow! I need to keep up with my family and friends better...

maybe for Christmas I can get a new one. 

 MISS YOU ALL

SENDING ALL MY LOVE