Mallorie & Kolby & Lucy napping

This is going to be one spoiled puppy!

Kora doesn't look very happy, but it's a cute picture of Miss Storie!

Mallorie, Kolby & Trevor

Mallorie & Kolby have a new puppy! Her name is Lucy (her father's name was Elvis) She is a tea cup toy poodle! They're in love with her~

Mr. Trevor just turned 4! I can't believe it~ Christtina can't seem to get him to wear anything other than his superman pj's~

I miss this little stinker~

This lucky little Lucy is gonna be loved so much!

Our Idaho Trip

Mallorie looks taller than Kolby, but it's the sandals~ They're about the same height now~

While we were in Idaho, I pulled Mallorie's tooth~ It had been loose for awhile, but she was scared to have it pulled out. Kolby hasn't lost any teeth yet--I told them to smile and show off their teeth--and this is the pose I got!




I love Kolby's look! He is Mr. Personality--sorta ornery, but very loveable!

Mallorie had her dance recital while we were there--She did great! I regret not getting a picture of her in her other outfit~


Mallorie & Kolby both play soccer, I was looking forward to seeing Mallorie play, because I guess, she's really aggressive, which I find hard to believe. The team they were supposed to play didn't show up, so they won, by default!

We got to see Kolby play soccer, but they lost their game. Fortunately at that age they really don't care!

Mr. Muscles showing them off--before church!

Our newest creative effort!

These are so fun to make--We bought cheap "wife-beater" undershirts--and tons of different laces--to decorate them ~ I bought some expensive lace, I want to get a little better quality of t-shirts for, also~ These were a trial run! Misha and I decided even getting plain ladies t-shirts, and adding lace to match skirts, etc. would be so easy to do. All my little grand daughters will be getting one~
We're in Idaho Falls with Misha & family. The shopping is great here compared to Colorado--Misha finds this funny, since I'm from AZ where the shopping is wonderful--They do have a ton of craft & fabric stores here==I guess there isn't much else to do in this place with the bad weather, but crafty things!
Yesterday we went to the talent show, at Kolby & Mallorie's school. They both played the piano, and did wonderfully! Saturday will be Mallorie's dance recital==
Myrle has gone to farm stores, and bought all the plants for our garden in Colorado~He's planning a big one--which slows down our travel plans considerably.
It's cold here due to the darn wind~It seems to always blow! We've seen people wearing shorts, so I guess some think this is warm weather, but my blood must be thin--I'm missing Arizona~

Happy Mother's Day

My beautiful flowers from Kevin & Helen--My favorite yellow! Just wish I was in AZ so I could enjoy them--But at least Christtina gets to enjoy them for me!

Thank you so much for all the gifts & calls! I miss everyone so much==! Love you all~ You make being a mother wonderful~

This is one of the books Taryn got me for Mother's Day= We're all Elvis lovers! Especially after reading the book about Lucy, his one true love~ Now Kodi just needs to read it, so she'll be a believer also!

Colorado Lotto

I wanted to put a cute little logo on here, but couldn't figure it out~ When we went to see my Dad's wrecked car, there was an old Colorado Lotto ticket in the car--I took it--and checked the numbers--he had 4 of the 6 numbers you need to win! I was so excited--wasn't sure how much you got for 4 numbers~ As it turned out we only got 49.00~ But wouldn't that have made a wonderful story? We could have been on the news (FOX of course) had it been the million dollar ticket!
My Dad was so lucky, he was always winning drawings/ lottery/etc. Nothing huge, but still!
Here is it Mother's Day and I'm still thinking about my Dad~ Happy Mother's Day to all my blogging friends~ I've always loved being a mom, it's all I ever wanted to be when I grew up!

Uncle Jerry & my dad Perry

My Dad, and his triple brother, Jerry~ I've had the hardest time calling and talking to my uncle Jerry~ I finally did, and talked for almost 30 minutes--It was great talking to him--He's always lived in Texas, and has a strong accent, and calls you "darlin"==Ha! I've always been so proud of my father, and his being a triplet! It's got to be really tough for Jerry having his brothers die before him---
We're planning a trip to ID for Mallorie's dance recital~ Not sure when we'll head out--Keep telling them, when it stops snowing up there~
We are going to Houston in June for a memorial for Uncle Derry's wife, Stella. Uncle Derry died about 40 years ago-- Anyway, we're looking forward to seeing everyone again in Houston. Then I decided that since we were already in Houston, we might as well go on up to NC and see Taryn. Then Taryn & I decided that since we're in NC, we might as well go up to PA and visit our Amish friends, and shop of course! ha! Meanwhile, we're hoping Misha & the twins join us in NC for our trip to PA, since she's never been~
I feel like I need to get on the road again---Myrle is in Heaven of course, working on our property, irrigating, and killing prairie dogs==and I've been bored to death! I did go out to dinner with two old friends from High School the other night--which was fun--Crazy how time goes by--It was great to catch up on everyone I haven't thought about in years, and wouldn't recognize if I saw them~

Old Picture

I think I was in the 2nd grade in this picture. We lived in Farmington, New Mexico at this time~ I've been shocked to see how much my bitty brother, Steve looks like his own grandson, Cole~But I think Steve was a lot meaner than Cole is~
Phillip & Christtina and the boys have been here in Colorado with us, the past week. It was great having the company--Trevor & Cole are busy little boys--I love Cole's little dimples when he smiles at me!~ Melts my heart! Trevor keeps busy tormenting him! Boys are different~
It's really quiet around here today--I did take a lovely nap~ Ha! It's a little warmer today, but it's been cold--the past two days, my fireplace has been on all day~And you must keep in mind that I'm NEVER cold!

Still Missing my Dad

Dad at Christtina & Phillip's wedding~


Dad holding Trevor--Wish we had one of these with all the grandkids!

My nephew posted this picture on Facebook, so I had to steal it! They all look so young~ and of course Jeff needs a shirt~

Kingman

This is the intersection where my Dad's accident happened---Looks safe doesn't it?

This is the Lexus that hit my Dad's car~ They were taken to the hospital in Kingman, but released~

When I first saw Dad's car--I burst into tears! I had no idea it would be this bad! Don't know what I was thinking it would look like, but I guess the reality of it, really hit me~

The emergency people had to cut his seat belt, and remove him through the passenger side.

I guess the side air bags saved his head--He had no head trauma--which is amazing after seeing this windshield~

Needless to say, yesterday was a horrible day! I know I needed to see this, but it's really been tough. I think I'm glad I didn't see it earlier--Needed to spread this out a little--Not sure my mind could take it all right after the death etc.
Wish I had some wonderful words of wisdom--about life, and our eternal journey--But I'm at a loss--I just really miss my Dad! Life is so very fragile
and sometimes we just don't realize how quickly someone we love can be gone to us!

Random pictures

Mr Cole--Not very smiley but a cutie~

Mallorie & Kolby with their daddy hiking in AZ~ They enjoyed being out of the snow so much!!

Heaven is for Real

I read a book yesterday about a little 4 year old who had a Near Death Experience. It was very interesting, and very much what we believe in, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I've read almost every NDE book I have found over the years, and once again the similarities are amazing. One thing that really struck me in this one, was the little boys description of what Christ looked like. Over the years, his parents would sort of play a game with him, and ask him what Jesus looked like--they'd see pictures from various artists, and ask him, and he'd always say NO---Then they found this picture drawn by an 8 year old, and he said YES--this is what he looked like!
Many years ago I purchased this book by this little artist, her pictures are amazing--and her story is also. Her name is Akiane Kramarik, and her parents are atheists yet she has amazing insights into spiritual things~ Anyway, I was surprised when this book referred to her picture, entitled "Prince of Peace". Check out her website: http://www.artakiane.com/gallery

Mystery Solved~

Storie & her little friend~

Friend, Storie & Kora~

Miss Kora!

Kora & Storie!


We found Dad's ring!!! We finally received my Dad's stuff he had in Needles. In a side zipper of his shaving kit, we found the Masonic ring! We had his friend look for it, but apparently he's a man, and can't find anything! ha! We have a long standing joke about how a woman's uterus is actually a tracking device--where as men can NEVER find anything!! Anyway, it makes me feel better that we found it~Now, I feel a little guilty for accusing the air lift people for taking it! Soooo, glad I didn't call and yell at them!
I'm missing my grandkids!! Kilee had some cute pictures of the girls yesterday I stole~

Isn't it strange?

Isn't it strange how we believe everything that magazines, and newspapers say but.....We question the words in the Bible?

Sunday

Miss Anabeth in her new outfit from Gymboree! I love purple on her!

Nolan, looking the food over--He's watching every bite we put in our mouths now!


Tried to attend church, here in Colorado today, but when we got there--found out it had started at 11:00am instead of the l:30pm, as it had a couple weeks ago. I guess the 1:30 time was due to repairs on the other building--so all the wards were attending my building! Crazy---Ahhh next week, I'll get it right.
It's been crazy weather here, snowing, and very cold. Tonight it's supposed to be 22 degrees! Too cold for April in my opinion~ We went to Farmington, NM yesterday to shop, and have lunch with Myrle's brother & sister in law! It is always fun seeing them. Farmington is about 75 miles from here, and has very good shopping, and places to eat. That's one of the things that makes our little town bearable! ha!
Found some cute pictures of Anabeth & Nolan, while we were in CA for our short little visit, prior to our adventure in Las Vegas!

$$ Bills!

We've received our first bill for my fathers ordeal! We were shocked! The flight from the accident to the hospital in Las Vegas is a mere, 23,400.00
AND they sent the bill to his post office box--Wonder how the hell, they thought he'd get it and pay it?? We are missing his masonic diamond ring--and almost sure the little helicopter people would have been the ones to remove, and pocket it!! I plan to do some calling---
Kodi says there is a special policy you can add to your auto insurance that will pay for air lifts--at a very low price--I'm thinking we all need to look into this, after receiving this bill~
All my kids have gone home, and it's really lonely and quiet around this house. Not sure yet when we'll be going back to Arizona! There are still alot of business stuff we need to do here--plus make a trip back to Kingman, to see if we can get all the stuff out of his SUV--They wouldn't even let us see it when we came through on our way home from Las Vegas! Need to see it, and get the accident report!
We did end the horrible weekend with a wonderful event! Kolby & Mallorie were baptized here in Colorado. We got special permission to have it here--It was really great to have all my kids & family here for the event--I'm so proud of all of them--and especially of Kolby & Mallorie, they are such little angels! They sang together, and everyone was in tears!

My Dad

It's really hard to write about my Dad and this last week--I'm having an even harder time talking/calling people who are closest to me, and telling them everything--sorry! I will eventually be able to do it.

My Dad's obit:

Perry McDonald
Funeral services for longtime Cortez resident Perry McDonald will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.

Visitation has been scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Ertel Memorial Chapel.

Perry passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident that occurred March 22, 2011. After fighting to survive, he peacefully slipped away on March 24, with a smile on his face, and his loved ones by his side.

Perry was born to Dollie and Floyd McDonald, on May 5, 1929, in Grady County, Okla. Triplets, Perry, Jerry and Derry were a great surprise to his parents and 10 year old sister. He spent his childhood in Oklahoma. After graduating from high school, Perry married Bonnie Nevius in June 1948. They had two children, Terri and Steve.

Perry began his career operating heavy equipment for Simms Construction. He became a supervisor for the company in his early twenties, and was transferred to Farmington, N.M. He moved to Cortez in 1958, and loved Colorado. When the company wanted to transfer him back to Oklahoma, he decided to start his own oil field construction company in the Four Corners area.

In 1981 he sold Perry McDonald Construction, and retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. Perry owned a winter home in Arizona and later spent winters in California. While traveling around the United States in his fifth-wheel travel trailer, Alaska was one of his favorite places to visit. At one time, Perry owned several collector cars, and he especially liked to restore 1940 Ford coupes. Perry was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and a lifetime member of the Elks lodge, as well as a Shriner. Perry also served on the board of directors at First National Bank.

Perry will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He leaves behind his triplet brother, Jerry of Texas; his sister, Harriet Neill of Oklahoma; his daughter, Terri Higgins and husband Myrle of Arizona; his son, Steve and wife Judi of Cortez; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Preceding Perry in death were his parents; his brother, Glen; and his triplet brother, Derry.

Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

CA, OR, ID & CO

Tomorrow we're heading out for a road trip--We'll go to CA and visit Kevin, Helen & kids--then off to OR to see Kodi, & the boys--she'll be having her Spring Break from nursing school~ Then to ID for the twins baptism! Then we'll head to CO to check things out there~I'm a little hesitate to leave the grand kids here--I always miss them so much! Also the whole earthquake deal scares me to DEATH~!! Kevin doesn't even live on real land in the bay area--it's just fill dirt!!! Insane! Anyway, I've said goodbye to everyone in case CA falls into the ocean!! ha! I'll take lots of pictures~ I'm always surprised at how much they grow when I haven't seen them in awhile!

Are You Lonesome Tonight

Just finished reading this book--Actually Myrle picked the book up at a garage sale--& he read it first. I was hesitate to read it--I always liked the book, Elvis & Me--but there were always a lot of questions I had when I read it many years ago. This book answers all the questions~ Lucy was Elvis's one true love--My girls can't believe it--I'm anxious for them to read it too~
Anyway, I need something else to think about~ I can't tear myself away from the TV & watching all the Japan stuff! How horrible for these people--But I admire their organization, and lack of panic under these horrible circumstances ==So very different from what we saw during Katrina!

Little Boys!

Kade got into trouble, and was sent to his favorite corner==where he fell asleep! Poor baby boy, being ornery makes you so tired!!

Ok--The boys love to play with Barbie's pink car==!


As soon as the kids come into the house, they want Papa to play legos with them!

Trevor is pretty good at building his own X=wing fighter!