Spring Has BLOWN In!!!

Well it has been 5 months since I updated this blog...getting slower at everything!!

January consisted mostly of putting one foot in front of another...had some snow,  ice and the usual...trying to stay warm!!

Had a foot of snow that lasted several weeks, with fresh snow falling to keep the fluff where it belonged!

In spite of the wintery weather we did have some wonderful sunsets!!

Micah sent this picture of he and Ariel (not his sister, but his girlfriend). She goes by Ari.

They went to a Regency Ball in Salt Lake City...every girls dream!

The Relief Society hosted a Family History dinner. I took some of my grandmother's  china and we all wore fancy hats and discussed our heritage...was fun. With a temple going up in town it is time for everyone to step up and get more Family History done!!

Lori Baker and I matching in our black and white attire!! Besides being in our ward, she and her husband work the same shift in the temple as I do.

Speaking of the temple, it was fun to watch the cupola and spire get put on the top! This was in February. This next photo was taken May 25th...making a lot of progress!! Word is, if all goes well we will have the open house in October!!

For Matthias' birthday March 10 (also would have been Doyle's and my 50th wedding anniversary), Haven, Nea, Liora, Matthias and I went to Spokane to see Wicked. Much fun was had by all!

Mid- March found me in Philadelphia where Autumn is working on her Phd. While she was busy getting educated, I went to the Philadelphia temple and got a bit educated myself!! My first visit did not disappoint!! Very lovely temple and in a convenient location!

The architecture reflects the beautiful old buildings in downtown Philly!

Autumn and I walked all over the downtown and fortunately the weather was perfect!

Viraj and Autumn took me to the best Mediterranean restaurant! Loved the food and love these kids!!

A bit of street art that caught our eyes.

Autumn and Viraj bought their first home- a nicely renovated three story row house in a cute little neighborhood. 

From Philly I took the train up to New York city to see Ammon's family. Spent a week with them enjoying this two little dumplings.  Ammon and Ailene were both working but because Ammon is still working from home, I was able to see him here and there. 

I was able to go over to Brooklyn and spend a few days with Dan and Sandra. We ate dim sum and just hung out together. Dan must be allergic to cameras as I hardly ever get pictures...sure love them though!

April found me back home and celebrating Liora and Haven's birthdays. Julian was here over spring break, so that made it even more fun!

Little T....who is now over 6 ft tall, volunteered to frost the cat cake...this is what she got!

Julian and I had fun together. He wanted to earn some money to buy a gift for his friends. 

He did a great job detailing my car!!

This is a photo of my cherry tree in bloom...oh wait, that is an inch of snow on April 14th! Crazy! The past two months have been cold, rainy and very windy!! Spring came in with a howl!!

Finally in just this past week it has warmed up enough to plant my garden and flowers, even though I had to put a wind break around the tomatoes!

Nathan and Tiburcio tore out my old cedar grow boxes and replaced them with white vinyl. They match the fence and will be much more durable.

Flower pots are planted and hopefully the warm weather will stay.

Hope you are all doing well. Enjoy the summer!

PS....Coming Attraction....

Micah and Ari are getting married in June....watch for details in a month!