Birthdays and grandchildren

May is a very busy birthday month for us and for our extended family. Brother-in-law, Bob starts the month with his birthday on the 11th. Then comes Sister-in-law, Velna on the 24th. I fit in there on the 28th, and then on the 30th, there is a veritable shower of birthdays, with brother Steve , and grandchildren Denton and Sara. We wish Happy Birthdays to all!

Happy Birthday, Sara

It doesn't matter what age Sara is, she always looks beautiful! This was taken in high school, but now she is married, an RN, and a very busy young lady. More importantly, Sara is a very caring person. Grandchildren have a way of growing up and fulfilling the promise of their childhood. Happy Birthday, Sara.

Happy Birthday, Denton!

This picture was taken a few years ago when Denton graduated from high school. Since then, he has served a two-year mission in Michigan, and is in his second term at BYU-Idaho. I think that this picture reflects his happy attitude about life - it's difficult to keep Denton depressed, even when tough things happen in his life. Happy Birthday to you, Denton! May this next year be even better than the last. Our love to you, Grandma and Grandpa G.

An Oriental-themed Quilt for Lauren

Granddaughter Lauren went into an All-Things Oriental phase a couple of years ago. When I see the beautiful Oriental fabrics available, I had a good reason to make Lauren's graduation quilt with an Oriental theme. I'll show the back another time. The pattern is simple, but effective for such large picture blocks. Loved making this quilt.

Cut Flowers Set a Record for Longevity

These flowers are all from my Mother's Day bouquet, which Ron bought at Costco in Orem on the 8th of May. I took these pictures this morning, so you can see that they must have been extremely fresh and well cared for before we brought them home. It's wonderful to be married to a man who loves flowers in the house as much as I do.

Spring Comes Late to Preston

At last, there are daffodils and tulips blooming to brighten our days. The ground might be warm enough soon to begin planting some of the garden. This is one of the disadvantages of living in a place where the mountains surround us, and keep us from getting too warm in the summertime, while Salt Lake, Riverton, and Orem-Provo swelter.

Springtime in Orem, UT

Flowering quince always reminds me of Washington. Mother and Dad had quince that grew to a wild state down near the shop. it wasn't this deep in color, but it was pretty, and one of the first flowers to cut for the house. Lilacs in bloom - what a nostalgic fragrance! Only 150 miles to the north, our bushes are just beginning to show a slight sign of leafing out. Maybe by Memorial Day, we'll have some of that fragrance.