Back in the old days!

Yesterday I received a bunch of old pictures from an Oklahoma group that knew my parents. It was so fun to see these, but on another note sad. I did a lot of crying, which brings on the depression~ Anyway it was great to talk to people who knew my parents. Makes me proud~

Happy New Year!

We have a new president and first family! I couldn't be happier~ We shall see how it goes. I wasn't sure about him, but I know that my brother wanted him way back before he ever made an official announcement~ Which at the time I was unsure of. We have a beautiful first lady. I think she's the prettiest first lady we have ever had!

Cute picture of Kilee's little ones, and now there's a new little one on the way~ She is due in Aug. Actually Aug 26th which is my granny Zell's birthday! I love it! Christtina and Phillip are expecting their 5th~ Which I'm thrilled about. Hoping it's another little Higgins boy~ Don't know what a little girl would do with all those brothers! She is due the end of April. Kodi is busy with school. We're hoping she gets to go to San Diego next month with Jeremy. If so, we'll head over to see her and the kids! Miss seeing her kids!

Karter is loving the mission. Especially likes the reservation~ They got a new pickup which he was really excited to have. Looks like they needed it with all the mud they have to deal with. Glad he's liking it. We were in Cortez last week, and it sure was temping to go to Farmington and stalk him~ ha!

Elder Baltich

Karter is doing great on his mission. Sounds like his Spanish is coming along, and he had a baptism!! Plus lots of contacts to teach. The pictures look like typical New Mexico! Not very pretty~ But he seems to be happy!

Kevin & Helen & kids

Kevin and Helen went to Oregon for Thanksgiving, unfortunately Kodi and the kids had to leave early. But before they left they had fun playing in the snow~ We went shopping for the kids, while Kodi was here..Miss Meryn was such a cutie. We loved watching her dance. SHE HAS HER MOTHER"S MOVES! ha!

Hawaii, Maui 2016

Interesting November

It's been a busy November. We were in Hawaii, which was wonderful, but while there my last Aunt, Harriet died. She was almost 98 so we were sort of expecting it to happen soon. We flew back to AZ. on Friday, and took off for OK on Sunday. The funeral was interesting, to say the least. There's been a feud going on between my cousins for several years. Very sad, that this is going on because now Aunt Harriet knows exactly what's going on. Anyway, on the day of the funeral, Rob, Trenton's dad died! So we made arrangements for Kodi and the kids to fly home for the funeral. Kilee flew home on Friday afternoon, and Kodi flew in Friday evening. It was wonderful having them all here, but not the ideal situation~ Trenton knew very little about his father, but wanted to attend the funeral. I think it's a good thing he did. Brings some closure to the whole deal! Our Thanksgiving was wonderful! We had it at Misha's new home, and she did most of the cooking. It was all delicious~

Now that Rob has passed, his sisters want a relationship with Trenton. We guess this is a good thing. They certainly haven't cared for 16 years~ but I totally understand what they are feeling. Not easy to lose a brother~

Mallory, Kolby and Harrison looked so cute for Halloween~ Nolan and Anabeth are taking themselves very seriously. And my Bailee is having a ball at the UNC~

Erickson's

My Colorado trick or treaters~ They've all grown up! Miss them lots, but will see them for Thanksgiving~

Trip to Denver

We got home from Denver/Centennial last night! Had a really good flight. Didn't have to wait and wait for our luggage, and the flight was 10 minutes early! Enjoyed the kids and Colorado so much. Really would love a place there~ We went to the butterfly Pavalion which the kids loved. Dusty and Talan even held Rosie! Couldn't talk the girls into it~ Went shopping a lot and of course ate out at all our favorite places!

While in Denver, I got a message from Aunt Judi. She was in Farmington and ran into Karter and his companions! He didn't recognize her but she saw him! While there, the temple in Fort Collins was dedicated~ Amazing all the temples around the world. This one is very pretty!

Karter~

Karter's mission president emailed Taryn today to tell her Karter is safely in his mission area! He's in Bloomfield, NM!

#20 is on the way~

I figured we'd have another grandchild, and sure enough Christtina and Phillip are expecting~ It was a surprise to them, but of course I'm happy about it~ Not sure what we'll have, but it doesn't really matter~

Sept 2016

My Trenton turned 16 in August!! I can't believe it~ Miss him so much! Miss Meryn loves hats!