I decided to do a "year in review" like I've seen so many other bloggers do. My purpose may be a little different - I've left out a lot of things on this blog this year. I am torn with what to do with it and whether or not I will continue to blog at all - I think I say that at least once a year (maybe twice!). So, until I decide, I shall continue on. Here we go with some highlights:
January - I finished my first t-shirt quilt. It turned out so beautifully. My dear friend Carrie is such a patient teacher. Les began her first semester in college.
February - I remember being very busy and overwhelmed preparing for our stake Relief Society Women's Conference. In my church calling, I am the president over several congregations of LDS women. We decided to do a women's conference. At the time, my two counselors in our presidency were having lots of challenges and traveling, and so my secretary and I had to really be the ones to keep the ball rolling. I think I started to breathe again sometime in late March, a few weeks before the event. We're gearing up to prepare for one in 2012. I can already feel the heart palpitations....
March - hmm.... must have just been living day to day life.
April - The previously mentioned Womens' Conference came and went and was wonderful. We were blessed with a great committee and had what we felt was great success.
This is also the month when the beginning of the rest of the year's busy-ness began. Brian found and began dating who would become his future bride. Many texts and phone calls were exchanged an prayers said in his behalf.
I also planned, prepared for and went on my 11 day Mom adventure! I never posted an update nor photos. So, here we are:
BYU Women's Conference was truly amazing. I had a great time with my high school friends. I was truly blessed and uplifted by so many wonderful talks and classes.
I spent 3 days or so with Miki and Debbie. We were also able to connect with Lisa, who I hadn't seen since I got married.
Ironically, my dearest friend from when we lived in South Korea, from Canada, HAPPENED to be in Utah! She found out I was there through....Facebook. The Irony. I got spend a quick lunch and chat with her and her wonderful family. I love you, Linda!
After Women's conference, I drove up to Rexburg, Idaho, to see my dear son. I was so happy to see him! As soon as I arrived, her came over and brought his girlfriend, Brittney, with him. I opened my hotel room door and saw a beautiful girl holding my son's hand (I don't think they have let go yet... :-) ).As soon as I saw her, I knew she was the one for him. We went to dinner together - here is the first photo I took of them:
I was first called, "Brian's mom", and then she coined the nickname, "Momma D". I think I like it. I immediately liked her. We spent a couple of days getting to know one another. I was sad to leave.
May: After leaving Rexburg, I drove back to Salt Lake and then flew to Arizona to visit my family. My niece Linsey had had baby boy #3 and I was taking him a baby quilt! (maybe that's what I did in March....).
I forgot to get really good pictures of the quilt beforehand, so these are the best I have.
And, my other niece Evani also had had a new baby! I couldn't wait to meet sweet Abigail Mae, too.
She got a quilt too - I'll post that later.
I visited with as many family members as I could. Here are a few photos from that:
Right after I returned, it was Mother's Day. I spent a great weekend with Rich and Les:
June: Ah, the beginning of the months of wedding-ing. Brian and Brittney were unofficially engaged for several weeks, but made it official at the end of June. The moms, however, were beginning to move in high gear even though a date hadn't been officially set.
This was also the month when we decided to have a few things done to the house that were needed. We had the above-ground pool removed, we had some new doors put in off of our family room, and had a new sidewalk poured out front. What should have taken a few weeks lasted a few months. It was a frustrating time, but we made it through.
Whew - that was a lot longer than I thought it would be! I guess you'll have to WAIT a little while for part 2 - coming right away.
January - I finished my first t-shirt quilt. It turned out so beautifully. My dear friend Carrie is such a patient teacher. Les began her first semester in college.
February - I remember being very busy and overwhelmed preparing for our stake Relief Society Women's Conference. In my church calling, I am the president over several congregations of LDS women. We decided to do a women's conference. At the time, my two counselors in our presidency were having lots of challenges and traveling, and so my secretary and I had to really be the ones to keep the ball rolling. I think I started to breathe again sometime in late March, a few weeks before the event. We're gearing up to prepare for one in 2012. I can already feel the heart palpitations....
March - hmm.... must have just been living day to day life.
April - The previously mentioned Womens' Conference came and went and was wonderful. We were blessed with a great committee and had what we felt was great success.
This is also the month when the beginning of the rest of the year's busy-ness began. Brian found and began dating who would become his future bride. Many texts and phone calls were exchanged an prayers said in his behalf.
I also planned, prepared for and went on my 11 day Mom adventure! I never posted an update nor photos. So, here we are:
BYU Women's Conference was truly amazing. I had a great time with my high school friends. I was truly blessed and uplifted by so many wonderful talks and classes.
I spent 3 days or so with Miki and Debbie. We were also able to connect with Lisa, who I hadn't seen since I got married.
Ironically, my dearest friend from when we lived in South Korea, from Canada, HAPPENED to be in Utah! She found out I was there through....Facebook. The Irony. I got spend a quick lunch and chat with her and her wonderful family. I love you, Linda!
After Women's conference, I drove up to Rexburg, Idaho, to see my dear son. I was so happy to see him! As soon as I arrived, her came over and brought his girlfriend, Brittney, with him. I opened my hotel room door and saw a beautiful girl holding my son's hand (I don't think they have let go yet... :-) ).As soon as I saw her, I knew she was the one for him. We went to dinner together - here is the first photo I took of them:
I was first called, "Brian's mom", and then she coined the nickname, "Momma D". I think I like it. I immediately liked her. We spent a couple of days getting to know one another. I was sad to leave.
May: After leaving Rexburg, I drove back to Salt Lake and then flew to Arizona to visit my family. My niece Linsey had had baby boy #3 and I was taking him a baby quilt! (maybe that's what I did in March....).
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| Me and baby Ridge |
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| His brother, Bo, kinda liked it, too. |
And, my other niece Evani also had had a new baby! I couldn't wait to meet sweet Abigail Mae, too.
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| My brother Randy and his newest granddaughter |
I visited with as many family members as I could. Here are a few photos from that:
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| Linsey, Genevie and me |
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| My nephew's wife, Stacey, and Krew |
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| And with Navi |
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| Travis and Krew |
June: Ah, the beginning of the months of wedding-ing. Brian and Brittney were unofficially engaged for several weeks, but made it official at the end of June. The moms, however, were beginning to move in high gear even though a date hadn't been officially set.
This was also the month when we decided to have a few things done to the house that were needed. We had the above-ground pool removed, we had some new doors put in off of our family room, and had a new sidewalk poured out front. What should have taken a few weeks lasted a few months. It was a frustrating time, but we made it through.
Whew - that was a lot longer than I thought it would be! I guess you'll have to WAIT a little while for part 2 - coming right away.
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