Park fun.

73 This is my little grandson too.  Little T
74 He loves to laugh
75 He loves his mom
76 He has red hair
77 His mother's life is a miracle
78 I have both my married girls and all my grandchildren here for a week!

 79 4H lamb programs.  Every boy needs a chance to raise and show a lamb.

 80  Treasures in the bark.  He found money.  Lucky he had pockets.

 81 Uncle and nephew

82 Little T will become a big brother in December.
83  Happy mothers who love being a mom and love their children.  Heavenly Father's plan of happiness makes me so happy.

Being with J

Grateful
64 Jack is a sweet heart.
65 He always says thank you for even the littlest of things.
66 He remembers that Granny made his favorite blanket
67 I'm Granny

 68 He has big dark eyes with beautiful eylashes and a ready smile.

 69 He is all boy and loves being out with the animals and in the garden
70 The best toys you make yourself, like swords out of branches.

71 Boys learning the skills of growing up and teaching younger ones the way.

72 J and Nell are getting a new baby brother in October.

I love little girls

55 Nell had been visiting and I have loved having this sweet little girls here.
56 She is cheerful, easy going.

57 She does a super cute shoulder shrug.  My Grandma G use to do a similar shrug with a sweet smile.
58 She has been gone for 5 years now but we have little memories come back as we see unique mannerisms.

 59 She also likes to entertain.  The more we laugh or smile the more she continues to do the thing that she first started.

60 I have also appreciated the great little aunt that Doodle is.
61 She loves playing with her neice and nephews.
62 She is patient and careful with them and is such a great example.

63  little toys strewn on the stairs remind me that my grandchildren are visiting.

We got rain!

and there is hope for more.  As July began and we had watched so many smoke plumes and news of Utah burning up, our fasting and prayers began in earnest for rain.  We got several drops one day.  Although it wasn't much, not enough to make a difference it was a message of hope.

clouds were something we have seen very little of.

 A few clouds and then raindrops that almost show up in my picture.

Then the rain finally came.  You have to dance in the rain when it comes.  You have to get out and play and enjoy and shout praises.  . . even if there are only 3 of you home and one needs to take the pictures.

It was nearly 2 weeks later but we received a real rain storm. It lasted for almost 30 minutes and brought with it joy and hope.  

Blessings are like that. We hope.  We pray.  We believe that they will come in the Lord's time.  It takes patience, perseverance, and it takes watching.  Watching for each little blessing that says I am heard.  A drop or 2 of rain that tells me that he is all powerful and is in charge.  It tells me that he will send the needed blessings at the best time possible and when I am watchful I will feel the joy and the love that comes with each prayer answered.

grateful

42 raindrops big and small
43 young ladies who will take an old lady like me shopping
44 short sheeting a college students bed
45 long drinks of water
46 Julie Beck (I'll miss her in the Relief Society leadership)
47 fresh peas
48  zucchini season has begun
49  all my squash plants seem to be zucchini (how did that happen?)
50  Mr. O made it home late but safe after a long drive last night
51  Young men and their leaders willing to do the hard, adventurous activities
52  more clouds today and chance of rain!
53  family including us in their plans
54 leftover Cafe Rio salad and sweet memories of eating the first half with friends.

Giving thanks

He Lives

31  In God we Trust
32 Lesson on testimony I especially enjoyed the additional articles on the side bar.  Testimony has a price but when we put forth the effort then the strength, peace, gratitude, and life direction are so great.
33  Home made strawberry ice cream made by Dane
34 First raspberry of the season
35  We will pick peas tomorrow
36  laughter of children
37  my children enjoy Man from Snowy River
38 America the Beautiful
39 missionary letters written and sent
40  Willing brethren to help when at church I find my battery dead.
41  children and time

Our 4th of July in pictures

Happy Independence Day

Eucharisteo - I am Grateful for

21 Living in the United States of America

22 holidays mean family time

23 old fashion free games at the park

24 pink cowboy hats

25 The Declaration of Independence

26 summer heat

27 cooling shade

28 big trees

29 water fights that are fun for little and big kids

30 little reminders throughout the day that we are celebrating liberty and freedom