Why are we showing Boyd and Dianne on camera?

We are so happy to have been with Boyd and Dianne when they opened their new mission call on Saturday! Just as a note, they just got back from being a Ma and a Pa on a Pioneer Trek for their stake. The call came Wednesday and they had to wait until they got back.

We're so HAPPY FOR THEM!!!!

Watch the video and you'll see their reactions, here our comments, and hear where they are going!!!!

Why are we at the Bees Baseball game?

We planted the garden this afternoon then went to the Salt Lake Bees baseball game and watched as our son Eric - helped Lieutenant Governor, soon to be Governor, Gary Herbert warm up to throw out the first pitch of the game. Herbert did a great job and it was a fun night!

The crowd assembling! Including Carmen Rasmusen Herbert - American Idol contestant and singer who made her name on the American Idol show in 2003. She's in the purple shirt! She sang the National Anthem!

The pre-jitter posing!

Our son Eric and Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert, soon to be Governor of the Great State of Utah due to Obama's appointment of Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. as the Ambassador to China.

Getting ready!

The windup!

The congratulations from the catcher after throwing a great strike!

Our son Kim and our granddaughter Brielle enjoying the experience!

What's a Grandpa to do?

Since Tom doesn't have a blog, his siblings have been after me to post pictures of baby Caroline! Here are some of the most recent.

Our #14 Grand baby!

Caroline Marie Woodbury
Born - January 25th 2009

YOU'RE WELCOME Ali and Jeni!

Why Am I Smiling?

My daughter Jeni featured the "African Alphabet" on her blog from The Muppet Show. It featured Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

It brought back so many memories that I searched and found this video of Ladysmith with Paul Simon from a concert given in Zimbabwe in 1987.

Ladysmith rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland, before the end of Apartheid.

Apartheid in South Africa was not abolished until 1991. The release of Nelson Mandela after 27 years imprisonment brought a celebratory album release from Ladysmith Black Mambazo - 1993's Liph' Iqiniso. The last track, "Isikifil' Inkululeko" ("Freedom Has Arrived"), is a celebration of the end of Apartheid.

I had a missionary companion from South Africa when I served in Scotland in 1966-68. I had many discussions with him about their culture. I was aware of his feelings and it was interesting to follow the cultural breakthroughs that continue today.

This song makes me happy! Click on the link and ENJOY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OafqYNCzq5U

Why is this exciting?

It's been years since our whole family has been together for a family picture. I'm posting these so the family can copy them into their own "My Pictures" and make copies and have them printed. Have fun and thanks, everyone, for making the effort to be there. Thanks Jeni and Jason for having the party and arranging for a last minute photographer! Thanks Angie if your out there somewhere!

Why did I get tagged?

Ali tagged me to put the 4th picture from my 4th folder of pictures on my blog. Here it is and I tag: Jane; Erin; Eric; and Kim the Boy.

This was our chariot in the South Weber Days Parade. Next year we need to teach restraint in throwing candy. Ours was gone half-way through the parade route. It was sure fun though!

What's Your Name - Who's Your Daddy (and Mommy)?

Caroline Marie Woodbury - January 25th 2009

We welcomed our fourteenth grandchild into the world today. Her name is Caroline Marie Woodbury and is the daughter of Tom and Lisa Woodbury. She came weighed in at 6 pounds 13 onces and is 19 inches long. We received the first inclination of this event when Tom called last night. They were are the hospital and Lisa's water had broken.

This morning Jane decided to come to choir with me so we could go visit after the broadcast. My internal clock went off at 5:13 AM. When I got out of the shower we had a text message that Caroline was born at 5:15 AM. I think she nudged me and said, "Get up Grandpa, It's time to go to the hospital!"

We went to the Broadcast and I did my duties. We sat in the seats to the left of the choir and watched the run through. The second song on the Broadcast, I'm sure, was dedicated to Caroline - "Children of our Heavenly Father" - it showed pictures of children all over the world. We called on our way to the hospital and asked Tom and Lisa to watch this song that was dedicated to their new daughter.

We are so happy to have this little spirit in our family. Tom and Lisa you have made a beautiful baby and your lives will never be the same! We love you!

The first family portrait!

The proud Grandma Jane!

Lisa's Aunt Sue and her daughter Julie. This was their expression when Lisa took Caroline's cap off and unleashed all that hair! There have been visitors all day! At last count - 40 visitors!

Julie needed a closer look.

Grandma Jane checking to make sure the nurse takes the vital signs correctly!

Sweet mother and baby!

The proud papa!

Boy, are we proud!