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.

The Eagle (at last!)

Today was Wil's Eagle Scout Court of Honor.


It's been a long final stretch, that paperwork was a beast.


Here are my two Eagle Scouts:

During deer hunting season this is one way to protect your yard decorations

Wil performing at the "Academy Has Talent" night and also MC'd the event wowing his Mom!