The Last Cookie

A couple of weeks ago I went to our Relief Society weekend retreat. I left a batch of cookies on the bar for LR to enjoy while I was away. When I returned, I noticed that he had left one cookie on the plate. There were more in the freezer, so I refilled the plate. Again, he left a cookie on the plate.

I started thinking back to the cake I made a few weeks before and how the last piece of cake sat under the glass dome until I finally threw it away. THEN it dawned on me - he was saving the last cookie for me!

It may seem like a silly thing to mention this kindness as though it is a big deal - but it is a big deal to me. I realize every day the good things my dear husband does for me that to him seem like no big deal, but they mean the world to me. He means the world to me.

Whether it is fixing dinner, doing dishes, or washing windows, he is always beside me. He not only works hard to get the job done, he makes the job more fun.

I admire his strength, his thoughtfulness, his integrity, his selflessness, and the way he leaves the last cookie for me. But, I also know that when it comes to the last Diet Coke in the fridge - ALL BETS ARE OFF! ;-)

Blessing Day

It was a beautiful day - everything was perfect - UNTIL - the priesthood holder giving the blessing got lost and was late - BUT the bishop stalled and nobody missed the precious moment!

Uncle Casey gave Trish a blessing with Uncle Josh, gPa LaRon, gPa Owens, Cody, Brandon, and Alan all standing in the circle.

Trish's name is selected from her grandmothers' names. Patricia after her mother's mother and Ann after her father's mother. Both are beautiful women who love this baby and always will.

"Seek after goodness and always be a source of happiness to your family."

I'm My Dad Too?

Nana Mouskouri is playing in the background and I'm creating projects in my workroom - it isn't leather work, but reminds me of it. Why is it that the things I find myself doing remind me that I am like my mother - and then - some things, particular projects and certain sounds tell me I'm my dad too?

Driving with my knees.
Daily card games - not cheating, but playing to win!
Watching my Victor Borge DVD and laughing so hard that no sound comes out.
Taking a really QUICK shower.
Reading and reading - and including the Book of Mormon in that book list.
Praying with specifics and having faith that my prayers are heard and will be answered.
Going to the temple and loving it.

OH! that reminds me - I need more ketchup!

I love you dad and I know you love me too!!!

Steven's Bakery

LaRon just loves apple pie. Me Oh My!

That's his happy face. He does that when he sees Cool Whip!

I Am My Mother!

Zucchini bread, Zucchini cake, Z-omelettes, Z-smoothies - but it was when LR taste tested the dried zucchini that took me back to when I was a young girl tasting my mother's dried zucchini. The look on his face brought back my feelings of - "yes, I could eat this if I was walking across the plains and starving."

Then I realized I am becoming my mother! Pickling beets, simmering chili sauce, peeling peaches, and humming the harmony to the songs you hear are some of the things my mother did that I now enjoy. She also taught through her example the bliss of being a wife, the joy of motherhood, and the delight of "Grandma."

"Don't make two jobs out of one."
"You always find what you need when you're looking for something else."
"Do what you said you'd do. It's easier than coming up with an excuse why you didn't!"
"Make do, or do without."

She is a beautiful example of work and service and loving it. My mother loves her family and her Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Our family continues to be blessed by her love and her service.

I love my mother and am happy to see some of her traits in myself because then I know that I am also following my Savior when I see myself following my dear mother. I love you too dad, and thank you for choosing a wonderful wife to be my mom.

Life Sketch of Seymour Brunson

Mom and Dad made a special trip to Nauvoo last week. Go to the Sager Family blog for pictures and the life sketch of Seymour Brunson.

http://rksagerfamily1.blogspot.com/

It's HUGE!

This cherry tomato bush is taller than LR! And the fruit is delicious.

OOH! Looks like I'll be making bread today for a mater samm tonight :-)

Baby on its way

Another Grandbaby coming in February, so we put on our thimbles and threaded our needles and quilted while watching the Olympics!

LR loves motorcycles!

Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies!

This temple rider trip took us to Ephraim, Ut, the Manti Temple, Bryce Canyon, Price, Helper, Torrey, Boulder....in all we travelled nearly 1,000 miles.

From Harleys to Hondas we saw a lot of beautiful bikes and met some wonderful people.

It's a Picnic at the Park