It's About Time

Wow, I have been horrible at keeping my blog updated. Rather than bore everyone with all that has happened, let's just say that I spent 8 months as the 1st Counselor in a Relief Society Presidency. Relief Society is a women's organization in our church. It was a HUGE responsibility that was multiplied by a president who Home Schools her 4 kids and is a foster mom to a severely handicapped girl. The demands on her time at home were very difficult and I became the main person on the forefront. It was difficult and VERY time consuming. But I was suddenly released when the Stake called me as the new director of the Nativity Festival. Every year our church does a HUGE display of Nativities. This is a community event complete with themes and decorations, concerts and small live musical performances going on during the display. There is a children's craft area and puppet show. They have a luncheon for "people of influence" and people who host and security. It takes a full week of full time work just to set it up. The event currently runs for 3 days but they are considering expanding it. I am overwhelmed but I am surrounding myself with very competent people.

Meanwhile at home our newest granddaughter was blessed. She is Elyssa Marie and was born a the beginning of January. She is big and healthy and is growing every day. She now smiles and coos and we are really enjoying her. Her older sister, Katarina is a great big sister. Recently they went to the sheep barns where a good friend snapped a picture of her in her frog hat. I love the picture because it captures Katarina's personality!!

There will be more pictures soon as spring break is fast approaching. Reed and I will head to Utah for a quick visit with Tom and Niki. Then the grandkids will be here. After that Reed and I will be heading for Hawaii! We will be taking our very first cruise (thanks to Lura!!). I am soooo excited.