July 2013

The month of July brought us a quick trip to Utah to see Matthew, Sarah and "Miss Ladybug" while they were visiting Sarah's family in Springville, Utah.  It was a quick trip but definately worthwhile as we were able to spend time with Matthew and Sarah and get to know our darling granddaughter better.  She was such fun to be with.  It was great to get to know the Richardson family better and we were able to visit with our friends the Ellis's in Ogden, Utah and our daughter-in-law Mandy's mom Verna in Beaver, Utah.  With children in 4 different states visits are not very often but we try to take advantage of the opportunites when they arise.

The best news of the summer is that Matthew and Sarah are expecting another bundle of joy in late January!  We are very excited for them (and for us!).  By the time this baby is born we will have 6 grandchildren under the age of 4!  Fast and furious-that's our clan's motto!

2013

2013 began with a Feb. visit to Milford, Utah to visit our daughter in law Mandy and granddaughter Naomi.  Mandy was visiting her mom while Jim was doing training for his job in Georgia.  It was a really fast two days, but worth seeing everyone.

Our daughter Becky has moved from Knoxville, TN to Hot Springs, AR so she can "nanny" for a friend of hers.  We are excited because she is only 4.5 hours from Andrew and Kate in TX!

We are beyond excited to announce that two little grandsons will be joining our family this year.  About August 1st Andrew and Kate's little boy is due in Texas and about Sept. 5th Jim and Mandy's little boy will make his entrance in NH.  We are growing by leaps and bounds!