Karter & Anna go to Prom

Karter flew into AZ..then we picked him up, he spent the night..then the next day Anna came down from Prescott and we had lunch..then she took him back to Prescott. The next day they drove to Utah, where they went to Prom with Karter's friend, Driggs~ These are the pictures we finally got. Still haven't heard all the details of Prom. I love hearing this stuff. There were 3 couples going to Prom together. The boys were cooking for the girls, instead of going out to dinner~ Sounds like a fun date! Taryn's little boy is gone!!!

Kevin's family

I rarely get pictures of Kevin's kids, let alone a picture of their family. So, I was very pleased to get this one~I can't believe how tall Miss Anabeth is~ and beautiful of course. Nolan reminds me so much of Kevin, when he was little except for the blue eyes..not sure where those came from. He's a cutie..has a little accent I love to hear. Anxious to go see them~

Buster

Buster Karn showed up at Billy's funeral. I was so surprised. It was really good seeing him, and catching up. Showed him lots of pictures of my kids & grandkids~ He told me he would always love me~ and I got a kiss!He looked really good, still has all his hair, which isn't even that gray~But he's shorter than I remembered.

Myrle's brother Billy died

Billy Jerrold Higgins Born in Cortez, Colorado on Jul. 12, 1949 Departed on Apr. 3, 2016 and resided in Cortez, CO. Service: Thursday, Apr. 7, 2016 10:00 am Cemetery: Cedar Grove Cemetery Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions. Funeral services for lifelong Cortez resident, Billy Jerrold Higgins, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mancos, Colo. Billy was born on July 12, 1949 in Cortez, Colo. the son of Allen Denton and Louise Margueritte (Miller) Higgins. Billy passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Southwest Memorial Hospital, Cortez at the age of 66. Billy spent years employed as a custodian with the Montezuma Cortez RE-1 School District. During his younger years, Billy enjoyed playing softball. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping old western movies, and he enjoyed country two-step dancing. Billy is survived by his children, Amber Higgins, Andy Higgins both of Cortez, Colo. and Aaryn Millard (Billy) of Dolores, Colo.; his step-children, Corrina Bundy of Nevada, Ray Bundy of Cortez, Colo., Bruce Bundy of Durango, Colo., Kenny Bundy, Jasper Hurst and Crystal Hurst all of Cortez, Colo.; his siblings, Millard Higgins (Joylene), Revis Higgins, D. Royce Higgins, Ervil Higgins (Susie), Don Higgins (Jeanie), Myrle Higgins (Terri) and Arvita Higgins; and his numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Louise Higgins, his wife, Patricia (Baker) Higgins and his brother, Virgil Higgins.

North Carolina trip

Our trip to North Carolina was fun! We loved Taryn's new house! We went to the coast for a few days. Stayed in a hotel right on the beach, in Carolina Beach. But the ocean really isn't very pretty. Very grey~ It was also cold, and rained a lot. We took a ferry to Southport. This is where Nicholas Sparks movie/book Safe Haven took place. It was fun seeing the area. Other movies filmed there, are numerous. One of our favorite outings was to a restaurant where we had Shrimp/Lobster and grits! It was fabulous The grits were cooled, cut into squares, and then battered and fried! Love the southern cooking!

Miss Meryn

Have to post the latest Meryn photos~ She's such a pretty baby~

Mallory & Kolby's birthday

We can't believe these little twins are now 13!! Official teens~ Looking back at these pictures brings back all the worry we had when they were born. This was a new thing for me~ I always had such big healthy babies, as had all my other kids~ I really learned to appreciate the hospital and the staff~ It is a miracle what they can do with these little preemies~ Happy Birthday, We love you both so much~~

Reading

My latest books~ Because reading is about all I do! These books are really good. I just ordered another from this author. I can't believe how the Indians have been treated..always~ They've dealt with broken treaties and promises ever since the white man came to America! Makes me very mad!~ Anyway these books are true, which make them even more interesting.

Kodi was a bridesmaid!

This weekend Kodi was a bridesmaid for one of her friends in Oregon! She came for her visit to get her dress for this wedding! Dress was beautiful, and Dane loved the bride. Also Miss Meryn was the prettiest!

Kodi's visit!

They all went home yesterday afternoon, so I've been upset and depressed all day. Mostly I've slept~ It was a wonderful visit. Meryn is just the chubbiest little girl, and smiles all the time. Dane said his heart was broken when he got home last night. Wants to ask Santa for his family for Christmas. They just love being around family, and cousins. He and Cole got along great~ It was fun to watch them play. We went to the Musical Instrument Museum. It was so much fun. Just amazing huge place~ Uncle Kendall came from WI to see everyone. He's a really interesting man~ Mr Talan is very happy, in his sunglasses! Not sure why! Miss all of them..!! Trenton and Kolby and Mallory had lots of fun~ I love that they are such close cousins ~

Tomorrow is the Day!!

Tomorrow at this time, I will be at the airport, picking up Kodi and the family, and loving on Miss Meryn~ I can hardly wait!

3 days!!

I'm counting down days! Can hardly wait to get my arms around Meryn..and of course, Trenton & Dane too~ But mostly Meryn..so afraid she won't get to know me, then they'll be headed back~ I hate this..Wish so badly that they lived here in AZ~

Trevor's Pinewood Derby

Trevor had his first Pinewood Derby, and won 2nd place! He was so thrilled. He jumped up and down, and gave everyone high 5"s. So glad he is in scouts now~

Kodi is coming home!

Kodi and family will be here in AZ on Feb 11th. We're counting down the days! So eager to get my hands on Meryn. I have diapers, lotion, body wash and a complete wardrobe waiting for her, so Kodi doesn't even have to bring anything! Ha! Trenton is excited ..he can hardly wait to see the twins, and eat out every single meal. Ha! They don't have much to choose from in Klamath Falls! ha! Dane will enjoy all his cousins, and he especially enjoys Miss Mallory~ ha!

The Mays

So sad when I look back at old pictures~ Mike and Susan were our good friends who we first met in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when Myrle was going to College. We were in the same wonderful ward, and Susan and I were both counselors in RS and Myrle and Mike were counselors in Sunday School. They eventually moved back to AZ, where they were from, as we did. We continued our friendship. She had Candy in Albuquerque, and I had Kevin~ She went on to have 3 more babies, and I went on to have 5 more. We had family home evenings together, trips together, holiday dinners and just lots of fun~ Eventually her husband Mike cheated on her and they divorced. It was awful~ we were all shocked~ She has since remarried to a wonderful man, and we remain good friends, but it just isn't the same! Sad what divorce does to family and friends~

Taryn's Birthday

Taryn will be 40 years old tomorrow~ Can't believe I have a 40 yr old! ha! Never will I forget how happy I was when I got pg with her, and then gave birth to my little girl. We had tried for 5 years to have another baby, after Kevin. She was a beautiful baby girl and has grown up to be a beautiful mommy, wife and daughter! Miss her so much. Wish they lived closer~

Halloween many years ago!

Found an old picture of Misha, Kodi and Phillip at Halloween! Sometimes I look at these old pictures, and have a hard time remembering when my kids were this little..oh how I miss those days! Love them all so much!

Gerald Lund

Finished these two books, now have to wait for the 3rd one to be written and come out. I have no idea how long this will take..hate when I have to wait~ Guess I should wait until the whole series has been written. The books are typical Lund, wonderful! I always learn so much when I read his historical fiction. These are World War 1, which I really didn't know much about, except that once again it was the Germans!!