Treasure Morning

I have to record this beautiful gift I received today. I started out on my bike ride at 6:45 AM. The sky was so beautiful, I had to ride slowly to watch the magic show. Just over the mountains there were beautiful Cumulus clouds. They were puffy and shaped just right for the glowing red that was painting them. I could see the power of the rising sun far below the other side of the mountain. It was gorgeous. I then looked westward and saw many more clouds, all colored with the same paintbrush. I wished a camera would have recorded what my eyes were seeing, but it was one of those pictures that you have to take with your memory. I also wished I could have sat and watched the sky for a half hour. As I rode, I watched the brilliance of the promised sun lighting the clouds. The western clouds were starting to shed their raindrops and the light revealed golden showers. It was so incredible against the red color of the clouds. I wish I could think of the right hue to describe the color....maybe there isn't a name for it yet. As I watched the sky, I was thrilled to see a rainbow forming in the long column of one of the clouds. Golden rain and a rainbow. The air itself was golden. I looked around me and saw our beautiful world. This is no accident. I felt close to my Heavenly Father and offered a prayer of gratitude. I asked Him what He wanted me to do today. I felt an answer to love all those around me. I am going to try very hard to do that. I watched the sky until it became blue and gray and felt as ordinary as ever. But I had a treasure this morning.

Bear Lake Shinnanigans

Hey, I know I probably misspelled the title. We had a blast at Bear Lake. Because I only have a few minutes, I won't label pictures. We set up the shade. Brought our food and goodies. Played with the toys. Built sandcastles and fought each other with water and just thoroughly enjoyed the day.....no, I didn't get pictures of the power struggle between Hayden and Dad as they drove us.....up the canyon.

Meet Emma Jean

I met the most lovely little girl. She has wrapped her fingers around my heart and I will never be the same. Her name is Emma. Here are a few pictures of her. I can't wait to go and chill with her again.

With Grammy and Popie

Sister Talk

Wow! What a Crazy Ride

I am having a fantastic summer. I had the most wonderful time at Young Women's camp at Heber Valley Campground. When I am not so busy I will do a great post on that week. I also spent a great week with my grandchildren (Minus my two sweet Johnson grand children. Darn car problems!)
Here are some teaser pictures to let you know that I am alive an well. I really do hope to have a few quiet days this summer but so far............

Soocer Season

I attended my first soccer game as a grandma! It was terrific.

Colton and his Mom and Dad came also. (Tucker too, but I didn't get a picture of him.)

I enjoyed Liam through out the game. He is such a cuddly gentle child.

Ethan is one good looking soccer player.

Treat!

Make sure to keep your eyes on the player performing somersaults.....that's our boy!

My New Favorite Nephew

Meet my new favorite nephew, Reggie. I met Reggie last night at Grandma Johnson's house. At first I thought it was Kita that I was looking at, but all that feathery hair. Reggie was so excited to meet me. He literally jumped from Nancy's arms to mine. He kept kissing me and loving me. I was enthralled. I can't wait to see him again.

Isn't he a cutie!

(Sorry Tiffany, I know how you feel about animals!)

My Baby's Back

I had my darling bike stolen from my backyard about a week ago. I have missed it. It was purchased from DI. The right brake is frozen, the tires are bald. It isn't what most people would covet. But I loved it. I have been borrowing other bikes and going to the Rec Center, but it has really dampened my exercising spirits. I had a feeling to ask the West Bountiful Police if they had a place to keep abandoned bikes. I went this morning to ask them about it and report some suspisious activites. The lady at the desk ask me to describe the bike. As I reminised about my old friend, she smiled and said," we have one bike and you described it perfectly" I got me little one back. It is sitting on my patio right now....with a big chain around it. I am praying for sunshine this afternoon. See you on the trail!