We have 9 inches of snow! Look at how nice Jacob did on my walks.

I was up early and cleaned the walks and the car. It was still snowing so I cleaned them again. Since church was cancelled, Jacob came over and he cleaned the walks a third time. Then he came again on Monday morning and said, "It doesn't even look like I shoveled yesterday. So he did it again and even took out the embankment left by the road grader. He doesn't just give me a single blade path. He cleans to the neighbor's and the drive way too! I love this young man. Whatever would I do without him.

Verity told me how to make chocolate mice for Valentines Day. So, Karen (my beloved and talented granddaughter) came over and helped me make 21 of them for our "Single Awareness Dinner." And they were a hit!

The first storms of winter produced beauty that I appreciated. Reminded me of winter in Utah.

After Anne's blessing there was an open house at the Stradley's. Uncle William and aunt Charlene were invited to the party. The Stradley's were excellent hosts! They provided accommodations for the Monteiro's and me. Thank you children for providing this opportunity for me!!! Well, now you know, the rest of the story...

~Susi Pipkin

My Trip To Utah Pt. 2

Mckay and family went to Deseret Industries to shop while Shiloh, Andrew and Anne went to the emergency room at Primary Children's Hospital. Anne had started eating less, and it turned out to be acid reflux had burned her esophagus. Originally it looked like we were going to have a baby blessing in the hospital! However, she was allowed to come home late Saturday. Sharon Jackson took me out to lunch at Applebees.

My Trip To Utah Pt. 1

My first challenge Friday morning was waking up WAAAAY BEFORE the crack of dawn at 2 am. (It was a tid bit nippy) Challenge numero dos was finding a place to park at the airport considering they had snow drifts over a foot tall around the parking places. Challenge number three was that the plane had to be deiced before we could take off. My fourth challenge was finding my way around the Salt Lake Airport...it was a bit of a maze. Shiloh & CO. picked me up and took me to Stradley's. The Stradley's had their own traditions of things to do on New Years, and I just sat and enjoyed the fun.

Sandra Stradley is to the left, and she and her friends got up at 6:30 am to power walk 4 miles around the mall!!! I thought it was a good idea to join, but only ended up walking a mile...except mine was more of a walk-and-gaulk.