In loving memory of Grandma Clove

My mom and I
My Uncle David, my mom,
Aunt Cynthia, Aunt Michelle, and Aunt Phillis


Lexi and I

Grandpa and Grandma Clove

My grandma passed away this May. She was such a wonderful woman. I was able to go see her a week before she passed and am so grateful that I had that opportunity to spend some time with her. She was such a loving grandma. I have many wonderful memories of her. She was a very classy woman. One of her favorite times was Christmas. She loved to decorate her house and always had a different tree every year. (I know where my mom gets that from)! She will be missed deeply, but I know that we will be together again and that she had a wonderful reunion with her loved ones.

Hope of America!

The kids were made up as the Flag

Lexi got to participate in the program of Hope of America. It was a fun night to be a part of. She had a lot of fun. It is a big production that involves many schools throughout the county. It is all the 5th graders in those schools.

Lexi's Dance recital

Lexi with her dance teacher Candice!

Lexi with her cousin Jenna
Performing from the musical Annie!

Performing "one" from "A Chorus Line"

Lexi has loved her dance class this year! I just love her teacher Candice! She just has a way with the girls that makes them love to dance. She does such a good job with the choreography. Her classes performed the BEST!

Lexi's Orchestra Recital

Lexi and her cousin Andrew
Lexi and mom
Lexi with her Violin
Lexi performed with her schools orchestra. She seems to be liking the violin. We just need to get her to practice more!

Lexi's Sleepover!

Lexi has such good friends here! They seem to have a blast with each other. I am so glad that she has been able to make such good close friends here!

Catch up time!

Happy Birthday Lance!

Lance celebrated his 37th birthday on Jan. 20th! He went sking with Lexi and his brother John. He said that it was just beautiful and perfect up away from the inversion. I made him a homemade German Chocolate cake which is his favorite. I have to admit, it was really, really good, and really fattening!

I have been so busy lately that I haven't been able to keep up with blogging.

We had a wonderful holiday season and I can't believe that Jan. is almost over. I am extremely ready for Spring!! I know I have a few months yet, but I can dream of the warm sun on my face. I guess I'll have to just go skiing with Lance and Lexi next time, to get a little bit of sun!

I LOVE Christmas!!!

I love Christmas time! It is one of my favorite times of the year. We decorated the house the weekend after Thanksgiving. It was so fun to decorate our new home. I love having a mantel to actually hang our stockings on and having a banister to decorate. I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas season and remember the true meaning of this time of year.

Happy Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving at John and Kindra's house. We had a lot of good food and good company. Kindra's family was there along with Lance's family. We played fun video games and then had their traditional bingo game. Bethany, kindra's sister, had lots of fun prizes, but the best prize was the last game. Whoever wanted to play blackout put in $5.oo. Lexi and I ended up winning $65.00!!!!! I was very excited! I don't ever win anything. We had a good time. Thank you John and Kindra for hosting a fun day!

Lexi's Voice Recital

Lexi had her voice recital on Nov. 22rd. She did such a great job and sounded so good. We are so proud of her! She is quite the performer and didn't seem to be nervous. She got a big surprise from her uncle John. He has been doing some arrangements for David Archuleta, and got her an autograph that he presented her with on the night of her recital. She was so excited!!! She took it to school the next day to show all of her friends and they thought that was so COOL!