Happy Saturday! Today, Steve and I worked in the garden. We transplanted the pumkins and watermelons that we started from seeds. We had to dig the dirt down and mix in the mulch and then make cute little mounds for the plants. It was fun working together. Hot, but fun! Now I just hope they grow and produce. We have lots of tomatoes, a couple of peppers and great herbs. So far, the zuchinni plants are just really leafy. The few zuchinnis we have are very tiny still. One of Steve's strawberry plants got "black root" disease, so we had to buy new plants today. However, one of the other strawberry plants had the prettiest little berry on it...and we ate it!! Here are few pictures:

Steve told me to wear gloves. I didn't think I needed them!!

And...this dog LOVES Steve:

Have a great weekend!

Syrup!!!

Today was a great day. First, it rained! So exciting! Wonderful! Then this afternoon, I went to the Mesa Cannery. It is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There are members of the church that are employed there, but they also ask for volunteers a few times a month. I went today. It was amazing. We bottled syrup. It was so great to see how it all works. We bottled about 3000 to 4000 thousand bottles; but the cannery bottled 8000 in all today. These bottles of syrup will be sent to distribution centers and Bishop's storehouses throughout the states. If you would like more information on the LDS Church's Welfare Program, you can go to LDS.org and get enlightened! It is an amazing program! I am so proud to be a part of the church and be able to help. It made my day!

And just because:

Easter Follow Up

Well.....Easter morning we went out to the backyard and...lo and behold, things grew where Keegan planted the "magic jelly beans!"

A new shovel:


Spinning wheels for Keegs and Brax:


There was also an insect catching net and magnifying glass, a Bubble Wand...and "Bunny" prints in the flour!!!


Keegan and Braxton then looked for the hidden, dyed eggs. Rufus helped. Literally. That dog would pick up an egg he found, then drop it for Keegan. Finally he got tired of letting Keegs have them and when Steve went to pick up an egg from Rufus, He "grabbed" it. Look close, (it's an orange egg:)


We all then got ready to go to church. Our sacrament meeting was so perfect. We were privileged to hear three wonderful talks and two beautiful musical numbers that brought both chills and tears. I am so grateful for spring and all the new life that surrounds us at this time of year. The colors and the smells invigorate my soul. However, I am eternally grateful for the Atonement of our Savior, Jesus Christ. How thankful I am for the knowledge I have of this great man and all he has done for me and for each one of us. I know I can live forever with those I love and with those that have gone before me. And Christ's willing sacrifice makes this possible. "That He should extend His great love unto such as I."
Eternally grateful!

Wonderful Easter Weekend

We had a really fun Easter weekend. After spending Monday through Wednesday up in Flagstaff helping Kristen, (because we all know she stabbed a knife all the way through the palm of her hand)....she and I and the boys came to Phoenix. It is ALWAYS so great to have them here. Jamon came down on Thursday and his little family spent some time with his side of the family for the holiday. Tracee and Rees came over to this side of town for the weekend. On Saturday afternoon we had our Easter Feast. I held my first ever Easter Egg Hunt with my grandsons, Keegan and Braxton (and my adopted grandson Quaid.) Quaid is the son of some dear family friends! We had a great time and enjoyed each other's company.

I love this smart little boy!


This is what Uncle's are for: they let you throw balls at their face!


The hunt is on!






The beautiful table set by Tracee:


No explanation necessary:


Kristen and Keegan planting magic jelly beans in the garden:



And, putting flour out to try and get some "bunny" footprints!


Stay tuned to see what "grew" in our garden and if we were lucky enough to get "bunny" prints!!!