Ken and I were able to go the the burial service for Grandma Pennington Cook, in Arizona. What a wonderful time we had with everyone there. We were sad not to be with family at the time of her death. We were glad for the opportunity to speak to her a few times over the past few months and tell her we love her. At Christmas she begged us to move home to Grants Pass. We knew when we moved, there would be loved ones we may never see again in this life. But we have the hope and faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ that reasures us of a glorious resurrection. The sealing power of the temple promises a welding link between generations and families. Not one is lost, not one will miss out on promised blessings. I have been blessed to have visited so often with Grandma over the past few years that she was in Grants Pass. I enjoyed watching her become child like. She truly was ready to meet her Savior, anxious to met again loved ones who had gone before. Not having a grandmother of my own, she truly was dear to my heart.

See ya later Grandma!

Summer time has brought back the extreme heat and humidity. We just love to sweat and work outside. Almost as much as we like to have our picture taken.

The girls are loving their horse, Candy. She responds wonderfully to Ariona. Ariona has been able to get her to gallop through the pasture. Candy is on the overweight side, so you know how challenging that could be. The both look so cute in their cowboy boots and jeans and riding helmet.

Levi is the leader of the chickens. Gavyn is becoming our master mower.

Graduation to High School

Ariona at her graduation from 6th grade, leaving the elementary school and entering a new era, HIGH SCHOOL. She had a wonderful year getting to know new friends, and new rules.

Makenzie moves to 5th grade, Levi to 2nd and Gavyn to 10th. Gavyn got top in ALL of his classes. He is reallllllllllllly smart, just ask him!
Levi's biggest challenge for the year was saying "Yes Mam" to his teacher, every time spoken to.

There is a spirit at these sights that can't be denied or explained. We were all touched and so grateful for the sacrifice of so many for what we now enjoy. We would like to have a family reunion here and share this with all our family. Hopefully before our sons go on missions.

Our highlight for the spring was going to Nauvoo. We had a wonderful time together. Levi said he wanted to stay there forever. There is such a beautiful spirit there you just don't want to leave.

Everyone had birthdays. Gavyn 15, Levi 7, Ariona 12, Makenzie 10. We're all getting a little old and wiser.

Surpirse Aunt JoAnn. This was the first time we had the opportunity to share a birthday with Aunt JoAnn. We got her good.

2010 began with alot of snow and freezing weather. I've never so cold in my life. This is when you really enjoy having worked on storing the wood in the summer months to prepare for the winter. There is nothing like a good snowball fight and then hot chocolate to follow. The children had an extra week of Christmas break due to the weather. They will have to make up snow days later in the spring.