New Dress

On Saturday, I got a package in the mail!

I was so excited....

Kayla sent me this dress.

I simply love it.

I feel so happy that she would

think of me.

I think I shall use it as my Easter dress.

She also sent me some LipScence

lip gloss.  I'm anxious to use it.

Plus, a card made by my

little Elle.  

I feel truly blessed and loved!

Watching the kids

On March the 2nd, Brookie flew home for her sister's baby blessing.

I picked the kids up after school and we went to see

Moana.

Steve picked up the kids the following morning and he had

them for the week-end.

They came back to our house on Sunday and then we picked

up Brooke from the airport Monday afternoon.

So much fun!  I just love these little munchkins.

So glad I got to spend time with them.

They are my everything......

New temple workers

Just wanted to share.....

Wynn and I were set apart as temple workers on 

Monday, Feb. 6th, 2017

We feel honored to be called to do this service.

I feel blessed to be worthy of this calling.

I can't wait to serve to have our lives blessed.

We start on June 6th, the very day the temple

opens after it's remodel.

We can't wait!  

new sweater

This winter, I crocheted me a sweater

while watching TV.

That's just what you do in the winter,

crochet.....

bye bye Gingerbread houses

I had the hardest time throwing out these Gingerbread

houses.  Matt made them years ago.  One when he

was in YM's and the rest maybe while he

was in college.  They are just so cute and I

have stored them for years in the basement.

But, this year, I threw them out.

So sad but spaceis a huge factor.

Thank goodness for photo's!

Badger Creek Week-end

On February 17th Wynn and I got to go to

Badger Creek with Steve and his family.

We had a great time! We saw a Bald Eagle.

We went snow shoeing.  The kids did 

amazing!  We stayed in little cabins.

They weren't much to look at but 

we didn't get cold!

We had a blast!

I'm so thankful for these kids of ours.

I love them tons. 

We saw a Moose right on the road on our 

way to Jackson Hole on Saturday morning.

We went on a sleigh ride to the Elk

refuge.  So fun.....

 On the bus to the Elk refuge.

Valentine's Day memories

I just love these guys!

Here are Nora and Jenna in their

new shirts from 

Grandma Monk!

(Me)

Movie with the kids

On Friday, Feb. 10th, we took the kids to the movies.

Steven and Brooke went to their ward Valentine's Day party.

Broke was in charge of the food.  

(she is so glad that part is over)

We went and saw the movie, "Sing".  

It was so cute, I think everyone enjoyed it.  

I just love these cute little kids.

So glad they are mine forever!

Super Bowl Sunday

We had a Super Bowl Party on Sunday after church.

The kids went outside and built a snowman.

We ate good food and visited.

Kaylynn, Loran and Riley came too.

So fun to just relax and EAT!  

Vegas

On January 23, I flew to Las Vegas to stay with Matt,Kayla and little Elle.

Their babysitter had a baby and so I want to babysit.

That little Elle just warms my heart.  She has me hook, line and sinker.

I got to spend some quality time with her and I loved it.

It was so fun and nice to get out of the snow for a week. 

Matt and Kayla took me to the Olive Garden for my birthday.

I got dessert and they even sang Happy Birthday to me.

They also gave me a beautiful necklace.

I felt so special.

 This is how Elle says her prayers!

 This is Matt's dog, Major. 

He is adorable and such a good puppy.

Yup, I not only babysat, I puppy sat too!

 Matt took me out to Lake Las Vegas and we walked around and enjoyed the sights.

The weather was cool but beautiful.

 This is my little Elle in the 

nightgown I make and took to her.

We also went to the Bellagio and enjoyed the

"Chinese Year of the Rooster" display.