Things and People that I Love- 'as of late'

I LOVE daddy-daughter time, my husband is such a great dad...couldn't have asked for more in that area (maybe in other areas...?) jUsT KiDding! I love Sunday naps, especially when Ruby shares the bed with us...I have found this, on a few occasions, coming home late from church and finding my side of the bed taken! Alas I must go and find a nice comfy couch to doze on...

I love that Ruby lives near many of her cousins! She loves cousin play time, they are her bestest buds. This is at IHOP one morning (a new love of mine-stuffed french toast-thanx for introducing me Jame) Ruby and Brooks are busy cutting crayons instead of coloring with them...

I don't love this cake, necessarily, but it represents Liam's birthday (1 YeAr!)

And he sure did love it........a little timid at first...

...and then BAM! SHOVE it Lee Lee... I LOVE this little guy, can't believe he's over a year old! He is the sweetest dang thing.I love how caring Ruby is for her younger brother, this is in Costco one day and she had her arm around him the whole time while he just lye against her, practically asleep...everyone kept passing me saying, "ahhh" .... but maybe people didn't think it was cute so much as feeling bad for the unkept kids still in p.j.'s!

I love going to the Temple, especially with my pregnant sister!

I love new babies...little Tabitha, my newest niece. A whopping 9 lbs. 8 oz.- good luck when your second one comes Chelle! First babies are usually the smallest!

I love get-a-way's with my husband...much needed.

I love my calling in Young Womens...

Love seeing Ruby being brave and finally going down the slide, and then never stopping...
I love my Grandma's (and you too Gramps)

LOVE, LOVE hiking........
We had to run back on this one because it was getting dark! I might as well of slid down by the number of times I almost biffed it running down the trail.

Especially love FALL hiking ...

even in the pouring RAIN!

Ruby and the babies were troopers though!

Love you for coming hiking with us Becca and Ryan...

Love the sky on a stormy day.....If pouring rain proceeds this kind of Rainbow it was well worth it... LOVE NaTUre!

This is my favorite time of year...FALL , so I'm a happy camper! Here's to a long wonderful autumn season!

Time Together

A couple weeks ago we went to Bear River Lodge in Wyoming for an over night stay in a cabin (thanks Mom and Dad for making this an opportunity). It was relaxing, we fed fish...

Hot-tubbed...

And hiked to a beautiful Lake (Lily Lake), it was a bit tiring, being further than we anticipated but worth the effort. I'm so lucky to have a husband who will hike with me and more than that, likes to take daily walks around our neighborhood with me...love you sweets.

My two fav's ...
This is what counts in life..precious moments...

WATCH PARTY

OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 4TH (THURSDAY)

5:30 TO 7:30 PM

My sis-in-law is coming to my house to sell/show some jewelery and watches she makes with one of her friends..."JA squared" is the name of their little company. So come one, come all...and don't feel obligated to buy...I'm not getting freebies from the production...I've just had alot of people ask about my watch and decided to bring it closer for people to get their hands on. It also makes great birthday or Christmas gifts. The price on the watches ranges from 25 to 35$ and they come in all shapes and sizes and colors, you can mix and match the watch face too with different colors and bands. The other bracelets and such are cheaper and come in a whole slug of designs (plus there will be homemade cookies on-hand). Most of you should be getting something in the mail, but if you didn't get it and don't know where I live-email me, and I'll send you my address. mindusbindus@yahoo.com

Lovely California

You think we'd be 'laked' out by now...but how could we resist seeing the California crew and the beautiful "Lake Almanor". The whole lake is surrounded by evergreens and the water a nice temp. for swimming and skiing. But mostly we like to sit at this dock and eat all kinds of chunky salsas.Three babies were there all close in age...Liam got his share of girly bonding time. Liam, Luci and Lydia...even though there names sound alike they couldn't be more different looking...Luci won by far on the widest bum contest...poor girl.That is a 'Marty' face to a T...Ruby got loads of attention...(especially from her aunt-best friend-Kimby; thanks for letting her be your eternal sidekick-Kim)There is a park conveniently located right near the cabin...Marty's brother David and his wife Vanessa cookin' up a mean enchilada!Finally the produce guy shows up so we can EAT! Thanks farmer Russ!Boxes and bags of beans, peppers, cucumber, tomato, tomatillos, corn, all kinds of berries and peaches...etc...And the best of all...AVOCADO...Diane put this all to use by fryin' up fabulous omelet's each morning...Ruby would only swim if we were headed to the trampoline, she would stay the night on this thing...Ruby enjoyed the animal encounters...And Liam really enjoyed the mud...Honestly , Grandma was his favorite...Thanks Bonion's for making this happen each year!WE...MISS...AND LOVE YOU!!!