Easter 2010

It was really fun to spend Easter with Nate, Misty & the children.
I was able to watch a day of conference with them also which was really nice for me.

Nate hid the eggs and the girls had a fun time finding them.

Adalei found the surprise egg which had a picture of Jesus inside.

Below, Nate & Misty are putting the finishing touch on the Easter meal. We enjoyed a delicious dinner - ham with pineapple sauce, broccoli, green jello eggs, bread, scalloped potatoes, chocolate cake with coconut icing, and ice cream (cookies & cream).

March 2010 - Miscellaneous Grandchildren Pictures

Adalei is having a fun time taking these classes. It's not karate but I can't remember how to spell what it is.

Weston is a good big brother . I thought his shirt was really cute.

Above and below the pictures were taken at lunch time with his dad. Weston loves to have lunch with dad. Casey was amazing in the picture below to carry both boys at the same time especially when Weston was trying to give his little brother a hug.

Above, baby Benson sleeping and below, Paisley and Weston waiting for dinner.

Here I am - the proud grandma with two of my four grandsons - Weston and Benson.

I stayed a week with Casey and Jenna to help out with the boys so there are more pictures of them than my other grandchildren. Weston was so serious every time I tried to take a picture but I tried to capture some cute moments.

Above and below, cute little Benson with a yawn and then almost a smile.

More of Benson my newest grandson....

Both pictures above and below show how loving Weston is with his little brother. Benson is trying to get used to the hugs and kisses.

Jenna looks great after just having a baby. I caught them having family time on the couch and just had to capture the moment.

I was able to spend one day with Paisley and Spencer. Above, Paisley is drawing in my book with a pen. She says, "I want to color." So to her, this is coloring.

Happy little Spencer above at lunch time and then below playing contentedly.

Paisley looks so cute in the t-shirt I got her in NYC. The red bow goes perfect with her outfit. Ashley dresses her so cute.

This was a cute moment above - we were having lunch at the sushi place. Paisley didn't want sushi so she was having a granola bar. I had to laugh when she broke up her granola bar so it would fit in one of the little sushi plates.
I just love being a grandmother. My children and grandchildren bring so much laughter, joy and happiness. I am so grateful for each one of them. Seven grandchildren now - three granddaughters followed by four grandsons.............

Jason and Ashley's new house

Jason and Ashley have a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath house on a quiet street. The house was previously a model home so the inside is very nice and the back yard has great landscaping. After living in apartments for years, they are happy to have their own home. It was nice for me to be able to visit them also.

Weston's Second Birthday Party!

Jenna sure did a great job with the birthday party. The chocolate cake was perfection with the chocolate marshmallow fondant. The theme was "balls." The birthday cake was really cute and the football shape serving tray with popcorn and chips was also really cute. Aren't the cupcakes so good? She gave the little guests one of the bouncy balls as a thank you for coming to the party. It was a wonderful party.

This was little Benson's first party to attend and he slept right through it as you can see from the picture above.

Aunt Charity brought bubbles that were a big hit. Paisley was enjoying watching the huge bubbles. (above)

Above, Jason pushing Paisley and Weston on the swings. Paisley and Weston are so cute together.

Two brothers that have remained best friends........ (above)

Paisley was enjoying the strawberries while Ashley tended Spencer. (above)

Above, Weston waiting patiently to blow out his candles. He practiced blowing out candles with his mom last week and he blew out his birthday cakes immediately after they were lit.

Above, Weston didn't hesitate to open his birthday gifts. As soon as he opened one gift, he was ready to play with it so it was cute to watch as Casey had to remove the opened gift and insist he open the next gift. You could tell Weston really liked his gifts. Below he is looking at the card I made for him that has a picture of a "digger" on it. Weston is fascinated with "diggers" and monster trucks. He was so cute to watch. I gave him a backpack with tools, books, puzzle, and Tommy the train accessories. He loves his trains very much.

I'm so glad I could attend Weston's birthday party while I came for the blessing and to help out with the new baby. What wonderful memories I have of my visit this week.

Blessing Day for Benson Jay Tanner 3/28/10

Benson's middle name "Jay" was to name him after Casey's uncle Morris "Jay" Tanner. Here's a picture of Uncle Morris Jay Tanner holding Benson Jay Tanner. I think I even see a bit of resemblance. I didn't get a picture of Morris' wife Christi - they drove from Midway, Utah, to attend the blessing. We are so glad they could come.

Above, a picture of Casey and Jenna with their two boys - Weston and Benson.

Benson was given his name and a blessing by these Melchizedek priesthood holders: Papa Pitt (grandfather), Great Uncle Morris Tanner, his dad, Jason "Nartker" (close family friend), and Uncle Jason Tanner. Casey gave the blessing.

This is a picture of the Tanners at the blessing - Ashley holding Paisley, Jason holding Spencer, Casey holding Benson, Jenna holding Weston and then me and Charity. I made sure to wear a more flattering dress than I did for Spencer's blessing so I didn't have to cut myself out of the picture this time.

Spencer is 5 months old and then Benson who is 2 1/2 weeks old. I expect these two little boys will have a fantastic time growing up together especially since they are so close in age.

This is a picture of Jenna with her parents, sister, and sister's six children. It was really nice of them to drive from Salt Lake City and San Diego to attend the blessing.

A final picture of Benson on his blessing day in his cute little white tux. Weston was blessed in this same outfit. I am so grateful I could be there to hear Benson's name and blessing. It was a wonderful day. Casey did a great job with the words in the blessing.

Lincoln City for the Day - 3/15/10

I took a day off work for a mental health day to visit the ocean. It was so relaxing. I really enjoyed the day. I captured a few photos from my day at the beach. This picture above is my favorite picture taken that day.

This picture below reminds me of the poem, "Footprints in the Sands of Time."

I just love the beauty and serenity of the ocean beach.

I was fascinated by this foam washing in from the ocean as the waves came in and out.

The picture above shows "MARRY ME" - hopefully it made someone's day very happy!

A peaceful view of the quiet beach.......... It was a wonderful day from beginning to end. I love living so close to the ocean.