I got a new camera for Christmas and I am trying to put it to good use. This morning was one of those cold, clear beautiful Kamas Valley winter mornings. The trees were frosted, the fences were frosted and anything standing was draped in the sparkling frost of winter. I found it so beautiful that I put my camera to the test to see if it could catch the essence of each scene. IT DID! I love my new camera and I absolute, no doubt love the beauty of this earth! Only a farm girl could be so enchanted with a section of sprinkler covered in frost, but I loved it and wanted a picture of it in more than just my memory.
Someday I might submit the beautiful country scenes from around here to "Country" magazine. I don't know any place in the world quite as pretty as right here in Woodland! I used to brag about it to others, but now I find myself wanting to keep it a secret so that millions of others cannot intrude in my winter, wonderland!


It was such a fun weekend with plenty of partying going on. Being with family is just the absolute best! Evan is trying out the taste of a strawberry! I think he liked it!





Jack was quite enchanted with Grandpa Great's goatee! He like to touch it and see Grandpa talk. He would climb up on his lap and say, "Grandpa?" then touch his beard and like it when Grandpa would laugh and talk and he could see the beard move. Isn't it one of the best things in life when a child has a Great Grandpa to share the good times?



Eli was happy to be with the crowd and happy to have Grandpa hold him. He is such a happy little guy and likes most everyone and everything--especially his Mommie holding him and not getting any distance away from her!


My three little "Beauti's," Ellie, Tess and Mia. Besides being beautiful, they are really nice little girls. Each has her own special little personality and each one is pure gold!


It was Max's birthday on Saturday, therefore, a party was in order. The Johnson's came up from St. George and the other Johnson's came down from Logan--and a party was in order. Since Max and Lynsi are twins, it was double the fun! Brayden entertained the kids and the adults ate themselves silly with the penne rustica, cheese cake and oreo/pudding dessert made by Chelsea especially for two people she loves dearly! Thanks, Billie Jo for letting us gather at your house! Happy birthday -- Max and Lynsi!
Keeping my camera on my side just so I can catch some really great candid shots was helpful! I walked in the family room to see Randy standing next to Max, who was kneeling. Randy has his arm around Max and it was just such an expression of tenderness and love. I put my camera to my eye and then called Max's name. In my eagerness to "seize the moment," I moved slightly, but it is still a wonderful shot of father and son!

I ran over to Billie Jo's this morning to take Chelsea some wax paper and here is what I found--Jack helping his Mom make birthday dinner for his Dad! Isn't he cute on the cupboard by Mom?


Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me on Saturday. Giselle flew home to have a baby shower and it was such great fun! Some very good friends from high school, ballroom friends, aunts, cousins, dance students and family all helped her celebrate the upcoming birth of baby Rajko. I regret not having my camera, because there were so many good, good friends there. Giselle looks great and the baby is growing just right. We are so excited to have yet another little grandson and can just imagine how handsome this new child will be. Aren't these girls beautiful? I love them all so very much!