We've Got Some Sweet Granddaughters!!

Need I say more....

What a Great Day!!

Day 2 of school for the kids: Day 1 was on Friday (what's up with that??) Anyway...I lived in fear of Day 2. The first day was tremendously difficult for Melissa. She had not attended a full day of school since the first of January. Friday was overwhelming for her as she began middle school. It was overwhelming for Mom and Dad too!!! We were not overly optimistic that she could handle the crazy environment of middle school....she fell apart after school. Talk about fervant prayer....I pleaded with the Lord to give her the strength to handle school. Our prayers were answered!!! The Lord sent his angels in abundance to that middle school. I'm reminded of the scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants 84:88 (actually it is my favorite scripture)... "I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about, to bear you up." Today was an incredible day. She was surrounded by loving and caring teachers who patiently explained everything. They even gave Melissa one teacher to just be with her during the transition to school. At the end of the day, her teachers were so excited about her progress. She actually participated and successfully completed the day. For the next several days they have arranged a different student each day to eat lunch with her. Now she can have friends! We have such gratitude to ALL of the people who have surrounded our daughter and family. This will be a loooong week for her; so pray for her to have the strength to handle the return to school. I can 't wait to see her have fun and enjoy school again!

Katie and Nicolas are troopers...as usual. Katie loves, loves, loves her new teacher. Nicolas is cautious and reserves his opinion. However, I think he's going to have a great year!!

A few fun photos.....don't you just love the view from the window!!!

Fantasy Factory

Nicolas (age 13) announced that he is creating a "Fantasy Factory." Hmmmmmm....I asked "Just what is a Fantasty Factory? I was hoping his response wouldn't be something similiar to what his Dad would say if asked the same question! Thankfully it involves some sort of cartoon character. So...my 13 year old remains, creative and sweet! I haven't shared this with Tabb just in case Tabb wants to create a fantasy factory. My factory would include a beautiful, cool lake surrounded by pine trees and located on the West Coast. You wouldn't find anyone within miles except a few choice friends and family. Tabb's factory...well.........

Graduation Day

Melissa graduated from Elementary School today!! She was so excited. How quickly time has gone by from Kindergarten to 5th grade. She passed the year, even though she missed an entire semester of school. Even more impressive, she passed her End of Grade testing. Given all that she has been through, it's a great blessing that she was able to accomplish all that she did. Now it's time to focus on Middle School....yikes! At least Nicolas will be at the same school...time for big brother to lead the way.

Post from a Slacker

I've been more than a little slack....I love my blog, but my camera broke and posting just didn't seem the same without a picture. I'll work on the camera issue....just not a priority at this time. The grandbabies came over this weekend.....it was great to see them both. Their sweet little girls. Hard to believe I'm a grandmother.

Here's a funny ....you may need to look up one of the words in the dictionary. You Mom's and Medical people may get this:

Melissa was singing (really loudly).....Ricky Martin's "Livin La Vida Loca"

However....she misprounced the lyrics and sang "Livin La Vida Lochia" (if interested....google "Lochia")

*I'm not going to correct her because it makes me smile each time she sings the song!!

Katie's Kubbie

Katie has her very first blog....enjoy! She got into her Dad's Santa costume....too funny!

katieskubbie@blogspot.com

The Blessing of Easter

The greatest events of history are those that affect the greatest number of people for the longest periods. By this standard, no event could be more important to individuals or nations than the resurrection of the Master.

The literal resurrection of every soul who has lived and died on earth is a certainty, and surely one should make careful preparation for this event. A glorious resurrection should be the goal of every man and woman, for the resurrection will be a reality.

Nothing is more absolutely universal than the resurrection. Every living thing will be resurrected. "As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." 1 Cor. 15: 22

Ezra Taft Benson