Why is A Cappellastock so Great!

This past Sunday I was asked by Jeff Petersen to make arrangements for the headline group for A Cappellastock to visit the broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

Afterwords, they were able to go to the North Visitor's Center and speak with a couple of sister missionaries.

These sisters were able to arrange it so this group could try out the acoustics of the Tabernacle! Listen to the overtones! It's amazing!

Presenting ... MOSAIC!!!!

Why is Jane so sad? and happy?

We had such a wonderful time at Jeni and Jason's last night! The food was excellent! SO TASTY!!! Chicken cordon bleu casserole! Wonderful rolls with cinnamon honey butter! Delicious fruit and fruit dip, veggie tray and dip! Patriotic jello! Cooked vegetable medley. Super green salad! Homemade ice cream: our choice of blackberry or peach, and a wonderful filled cake with a cute message! (Happy Anniversary, Love and Grapes) Erin found some (40 year) old wedding pictures and put them in a frame. SO SWEET! We have such good kids!

Jeni and Jason have such a wonderful atmosphere at their home and their yard is so beautiful! The kids just played and played. Eric dethroned the reigning volleyball champ. :( SO SAD!!! Volley ball happened. The younger generation-Cade, Ari, and Sophie are surprisingly good at getting that ball over the net!!!

The kids jumped on the tramp and Gracie decided to try a back flip. OOPS! Her yell alone should have been our clue. She landed on her elbow and after numerous unsuccessful attempts by everyone to soothe her , Grandpa Scott decided to compare her elbows. Her right elbow was swelling and started to turn a little blue. waaaaah!!!

Diagnosis: broken elbow. Treatment: not surgery, although it was a consideration for a few minutes. She left the ER about midnight with her arm wrapped in a temporary cast and will go back on Tues. for a permanent cast. SO SAD!!! GET BETTER, GRACIE!!!

Why is Ari so cute?

Today, Ari commented, "When I was little and I said my prayers, I always prayed that I would get married to a boy just like Eric."

Why does Jane want to see these pictures?

She's glad I got this basil cell carcinoma taken care of! This past Wednesday I experienced a Mohs treatment where they take layers of skin off and test it until they're sure they have it all. They got mine on the first cut! Yay!!!!

This is right after the operation. The nurse really knew how to dress this wound! We're adding pictures at the bottom of this to tease Erin and gross her out! Proceed with caution!

Another shot of the back of my ear!

Here comes the raw wound!!!

Now aren't you glad you stayed to the end of the story?

They told me this will heal in about 4 weeks.

What did we do Saturday?

It was our granddaughter Gracie's baptism. We spent the morning at the baptism and the afternoon going out to eat with family at Red Robin.

Gracie showing off her program with her original artwork. David is sharing his lap with Brielle. Gracie came up to me after I took this picture and said, "I'm so nervous". She did great! David needed a little help since he's never baptized someone in English! Only in Portuguese!

A close up of Gracie's artwork.

People at the baptism.

More people in the congregation. Recognize anyone?

Rachael Parrish played the piano.
Nothing like simple primary songs to warm your heart!



Gracie's Duet at her baptism.

Erin had me pose in front of the "Beam me up, Scotty" poster at Red Robin.

How many quarts?

October 24th, 2009 was applesauce day at our home!

People worked!

Kids helped, then played!

What a great day!


Oh yeah, 97 Quarts!!!!

What's the deal?

It's been a while since I've blogged, so here's a few bits and pieces of life:

Here's the old gang at the Big Band dance at Weber State University last night. Hansens; Haynes; Taylors and Woodburys. Kenny; Bruce; Lamar and I all lived in the famous basement apartment next to Grandma Sessions in Riverdale during college days. Bruce took my place when I went in the Army. Isn't Jane pretty in blue!

The fall leaves under the walnut tree in our back yard. The grand kids love playing in the piles.

Grandpa Woodbury loves to pick up the walnuts.



Sara and Eric love each other!



Gracie loves to steal the show, after all - it was her birthday!