Oh what a Beautiful Easter day

Cascade springs where the water stays warm year round from natural hot springs.

We had a beautiful Easter Sunday. The sun was
shining beautiful on the mountains. We went to
church and had a spiritual time with the easter
talks that we heard and teaching my sunday school
class.

I recieved a beautiful easter story for kids from a dear friend
named Carol whom I taught primary in Md. with

It was about Jesus from birth to his ressurection with
beautiful pages. The children seemed to like it very much.

Then we went on a journey with a map starting at the doors
that lead outside. The first clue was the doors with a picture
of Jesus standing at the door and knocking. We read the scripture
then looked at our map for the next clue which led us outside to
the lamp post which had a picture of Jesus being the light of the
world. We then went over to the basketball hoops which overlook the
field with horses.The children looked up at the sun and then the picture was
the sun to represent the son of god with it's scripture. Next
was the map showing the direction of the pavillion where picnic tables
are. It had a picture of the sacrament to represent Jesus and the
last supper. On to the next stop which was a mountain of snow to represent
the tomb with a picture of the tomb with the stone rolled away and it's
scripture. Then the next stop was through the gates of the school with a
picture of entering through the gate with scripture then to the school doors
that had a picture of Jesus returning. Then the last stop was the highest place
which was the sliding board to represent He has risen and a Joyful time where
they found some easter treats and picture of Jesus second coming. Thank you to
my dear husband John for helping me by putting up the pictures and watching the
kids as we were outside. After church we went to Wendy's house for Easter dinner
and a fun time with the grandkids. My tradition ever since my kids were little
was to hide eggs with money and candy and two gold eggs that had the most money
in them. I would like an egg hunt like that myself. Last year Tyler found the
most money but this year Abby was in for the running. I guess we will be hitting
the toy store with their gold. The only thing that could have made it better was
to have my son Jason there too. He called and I could tell he missed his family
alot. We will have to get him to get out here for the holidays until he has a
family of his own. He as well as Wendy remembered the gold eggs and the easter
egg hunts from when they were little.

Happy Easter to Everyone

Always remember what Jesus did for all of us.

The Wild White Rose
by Ellen H. Willis

Oh, that I might have my request, and that God would grant me the thing that I long for.—Job 6:8.

It was peeping through the brambles, that little wild white rose,
Where the hawthorn hedge was planted, my garden to enclose.
All beyond was fern and heather, on the breezy, open moor;
All within was sun and shelter, and the wealth of beauty's store.
But I did not heed the fragrance of flow'ret or of tree,
For my eyes were on that rosebud, and it grew too high for me.
In vain I strove to reach it through the tangled mass of green,
It only smiled and nodded behind its thorny screen.
Yet through that summer morning I lingered near the spot:
Oh, why do things seem sweeter if we possess them not?
My garden buds were blooming, but all that I could see
Was that little mocking wild rose, hanging just too high for me.

So in life's wider garden there are buds of promise, too,
Beyond our reach to gather, but not beyond our view;
And like the little charmer that tempted me astray,
They steal out half the brightness of many a summer's day.
Oh, hearts that fail with longing for some forbidden tree,
Look up and learn a lesson from my white rose and me.
'Tis wiser far to number the blessings at my feet,
Than ever to be sighing for just one bud more sweet.
My sunbeams and my shadows fall from a pierced Hand,
I can surely trust His wisdom since His heart I understand;
And maybe in the morning, when His blessed face I see,
He will tell me why my white rose grew just too high for me.

Easter Treats at Grandma's house

Wendy brought Tyler and Abby over for some Easter fun at
Grandma's house on Thursday. We had a lot of fun making
chocolate easter candy and dying easter eggs.

Patrick,Tyler and Abby doing Breakdancing

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Happy Birthday Tyler

My Montage 3/16/08

Tyler's fifth birthday

Tyler turned five today, March 13th, He had a transformer party with 10
of his little school friends.

I remember the day he was born and I saw the nurse cleaning him up. His eyes were so wide and he was looking every where as to say Welcome world here I am. He has been a delight to watch grow through the years.
He loves to come over and stay with me as much as he can. One day he asked: Grandma can I live here with you. I told him he would miss his mom,dad and sister Abby to which he replyed: I can visit them as much as I want too...

I think I spoil my Grandkids, Abby tells Mom and Dad to go home when they come
to pick her up too.... She wants to spend the night as much as Tyler does.
We are thankful to live close to them and can't believe Tyler is 5.......

Click on Picture of Tyler with his transformer head to view his video

Snow Mobiling at Mirror Lake, Utah

A wolf we saw in the field. Click on Picture to see better

Spectacular Views

Vicky riding her own snow mobile for first time on the trip ( Look Ma, no hands )

I usually ride behind John but this trip I rode all day on my own

Spencer riding up steep hill

Ellen trying to ride up hill (Oh no, She fell off)

Waiting for Spencer to ride Ellen's snow mobile up steep hill

Some more beautiful views

Elevation was 10,759 feet

Our destination (Bear river lodge for our lunch)

No, that is his yellow shirt not his bum

New Version of Bonnie and Clyde

When we went snow mobiling, the couples (Spencer,Ellen,Dave and Melissa) we went with wanted to stop and shoot with Spencer's new Machine gun

John (clyde) holding automatic machine gun, What every guy dreams of, right

Vicky(Bonnie) holding machine gun, Boy did it have a kick to it though............
Can't let the guys have all the fun.

Dave (Al Capone) holding machine gun ......

Patrick

Patrick relaxing on a fishing trip

Camping at Deep Creek, Md

Just Chillin with my pet bird

This is my oldest grandson/nephew Patrick
whom I finally got pics from his Mom
(Thanks Dawn) I miss him dearly.
He has the curliest blonde hair and
beautiful big blue eyes. He lives in
Maryland on a big farm with lots of animals
that my dear sweet daughter/niece and her hubby have.
I have so much fun when I visit them. I wish
all my family could live close by.
They love to go fishing and hunting. Boy
would they love it here.

Banana Bread

Here is a easy quick recipe that is really good.
Heat oven to 350 degrees
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1 1/4 cup sugar
2-3 ripe bananas
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of salt
3 tablespoons yogurt,buttermilk,cream or mayonnaise
(I used vanilla yogurt)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Optional: 1/2cup walnuts,crushed
I like it plain though.

Cream together butter and sugar. Mash the bananas and add to butter mixture
Beat in eggs. In seperate bowl mix together flour, baking soda and salt
Add to butter mixture. Add yogurt,cream,buttermilk or mayonnaise and vanilla
Add nuts if desired. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 for 1 hour.