Remembering

This is a special day...the anniversary of Billie's birth. Although she's been gone nearly 20 years, she is still in my heart and my thoughts.


Billie was an amazingly fun lady. She loved to play board games and card games. She loved to camp and participate in all the activities associated with camping whether it be riding three-wheelers (didn't have quads back then, she really would have loved them) and cruising around in the boat if we happened to be camping at a lake. She didn't like being in the water but she did like being on the water.

Billie would be so proud of all her grandchildren. She would be especially proud of Ryan being on a mission and that three others have served honorable missions. She would be proud of the young women her granddaughters have become. And she would be so happy to be a great-grandmother!

Billie would be heartbroken at some of the changes within her family, too. She enjoyed large family gatherings and especially the reunions. Those don't really happen anymore, at least not with all the family getting together.

You are missed, Billie. You are loved. Remembering you on your special day.

In My Thoughts

This is a special day, the anniversary of my dad's birth 75 years ago. He is in my thoughts this day and in my heart always. I love you, Dad.

Houses @ Roosevelt

It was good to catch a glimpse of the houses we'll be staying in at Roosevelt Lake next month. It's been a long time since we've gone down and it will be good to have a couple days just kicking back with the family.


The houses were constructed years ago for employees working on the dam project along Salt River. Aunt Ruth has shown us pictures of her sunning on the grass in front of the lodge house when she was a youngster and visiting her aunt and uncle living there on-site. Several years ago they were commissioned to be recreational use and we've had many, many fun days at the lake staying in these houses.


The newly constructed arch bridge is a short distance from the houses.

A slight view of the houses from the other side of the waterway. There's a bit of light reflecting on some of the roofs.


Don't forget...Need bed linens and towels. We need to plan for meals. :) Any suggestions?

Seven Years Ago

Today it has been seven years since my brother, Norman, passed away. I am so grateful to have had a chance to visit with him in the weeks prior to his death. Thoughts of Norman and his family fill my thoughts this day but my heart swells with love and comfort knowing Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us.