Malcolm and I got some seating foam, fabric and dacron wrap so I could upholster the cushions in our window seats and enough fabric to make new valances for the three windows in the room. We really like the change and the touch of color it adds to our room. The window seats also have hinged tops so we have additional storage for blankets, pillow, etc.
Paige ordered chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. It was fun and tasted delicious! she is adding the candles !
This is the finished product with us enjoying the time together!
In our Relief Society in Liberty Ward we made these subway art projects. We had a black frame and tore up pieces of paper and just glued them on in a haphazard pattern. They turned out quite nice. Thanks to Lisa Hunter for all her work on this project.
I was given a start last year on these violets and this year they have spread and blossomed. They have a wonderful fragrance and are a dainty and beautiful addition to our front planter.
A current Picture of Russell
Malcolm and the Jelly Belly Car
We have been wanting to have a window seat near our windows to increase our seating area in our living room for family events and finally contracted a contractor to put them in. We will have storage for blankets and pillow and soon I will cover some foam cushions for comfort seating. We are excited and love the way they turned out!
I met with a new doctor today who did a weight bearing xray on my knee which showed the bone on bone area so I'm on the list to have it done sometime.
We are trying to keep up with our children, technology wise (not really) We just needed new cell phones so we got a good price and took the plunge. There is quite a learning curve on all the applications, but how fun to be able to read scriptures, bank, read a book, take pictures, email, etc without a huge brief case. It is good for our minds to stretch anyway. We are grateful for all these modern conveniences!
Grandpa joining in the fun with New Years Eve Fun!
Calvin trying to wake up
Our Grandchildren Playing Games Before the New Year Comes In
Paige Blowing Her Horn
Rachel Blowing Her Horn
Our Snowbaby collection given to us by our children and friends!
Our eight GREAT children!
Our old tree gave up so we got a new slimmer tree to fit our home. We love it. It has its own pot and is very nice. You can click on the pictures to see the details.
This is the Grandkids corner with all of our snowmen. I love it too! They all light up and change colors. The little white snowman have the name of each of our children and us - a gift from Brian and Deb in a past Christmas!
We have our traditional Christmas Village up and lighted between our kitchen and dining room. We really enjoy this display with nativities at each end.
Malcolm has been working with the Sacramento Tree Foundation to beautify our city. This day he was assisting with planting live oak trees at the newly refurbished train depot. It has turned out so nice and will be a very nice addition. The trees will add a needed softness and emphasize the name of our city - Live Oak
Malcolm's final remarks!
Malcolm finished his term on the Live Oak City Council last evening and new council members were sworn in. I am so glad Malcolm was able to serve for the past 18 months with his background in flood control, working with the school on tree planting and other areas, he has been a wonderful asset to the city. We both have enjoyed our association with all the city staff, council, and family members who attend council meetings. We live in a great little city with a rosy future and good things are happening!
Kylie and Paige are such great friends and had a joyous time together
Dan's youngest son, Grant was enjoying the last drops of 7-up!
Our computer whiz kids grandchildren found a place in our hall to sit down and play games together - These grandchildren had two days of just having fun and enjoying each other. We love to watch and listen to their enthusiasm! We had five of our children with us...Amanda & Tyler, Dan & Kristina, Mike & Annette, Val and Don, and Brian and Deb with all their children- a total of 14 children. Wednesday evening we had a spaghetti dinner with Dan's, Amanda's and Brian's families. Next morning we all gathered for French toast, bacon and orange juice. Fortunately, everyone helped with dinner and we had turkey and the works. Tyler did mashed potatoes, Mike did snacks, Val did rolls and everyone pitched in to put it all together. Malcolm and I did the turkey & dressing and the day before pies were made. Great day! Thanks to all of our children who came. We also got a wonderful call from Todd. We are so grateful for all of our children and grandchildren and the joy they bring us. They are doing a great work with their families. How blessed we have been this year. Thanks to our Heavenly Father for all we have and greatly appreciate!!
We have had such fun and success with our garden this year. This picture is the last of our produce ...squash, cauliflower, peppers and our first mandarin oranges. Everything is so delicious
Malcolm has been working with a committee to plant trees at the elementary school that Kael attends. Malcolm met with a tree foundation in Sacramento and helped make arrangements with the school for planting many trees around the school. They got the classes involved too and had a great adventurel! Amanda went over too and got some pictures. Aren't they cute!
