Sunday Morning Fog

I attended an early morning meeting this morning, and on my way to the church, I was thinking about how beautiful the fog is. God has given us such a beautiful world! Thank goodness, the fog, beautiful as it is, should be gone tomorrow, and all of us can breathe again. I was regretting that I did not get any really awesome photos in the fog. But...when I came home and drove into the driveway, I noticed a big flock of birds resting in the trees behind my house. I quickly went inside and grabbed my camera. I was ready when I opened the door, but my presence frightened them and they took flight. It probably made for a better shot anyway. I added a little texture to enhance the look. Be sure to left click on the photo to see it bigger, otherwise, it will just look like yuck!

Ralph's birthday

Yesterday was Ralph's 74th birthday. Is that possible? The days rush past so fast, I feel like I am standing on the pages of a little flip book, running along like one of the little stick figures we used to draw as children. We drew them on the lower right hand corner of every page of a book. Each drawing one was just a little different from the previous one, so when we flipped through the pages, it appeared to be moving.

We celebrated Ralph's birthday by going out to lunch, and then riding the Frontrunner commuter train. Ralph works part time as a host on the train. It was fun to have Danny's family with us last night. The kids enjoyed it very much. After the train ride, we visited Ralph's parents who are going on 98 and 92 years of age. Not many people reach the age of 74, and still have both of their parents. We made a quick stop at home to let the dogs out and then we were off to see Avatar in 3-D. It was amazing...entertaining, and had a really beautiful sound track.

The birthday boy....This is not Christmas paper, it is snowy, snowman, January weather, paper!!

Cameron waiting at the station, for the Train to arrive

Livvy watching Too !


Here she is!

Cam got to wear Grandpa's official Frontrunner hat tonight!

Dan and Becca

Zachary's first train ride. Most of the time he slept, but towards the end, he dined :-)

and he got a change of clothing, and looked around at everything.

Ralph with his parents

CHERISH

I love my scriptures. We are studying the Old Testament in Sunday School this year, and I LOVE it! I learned so much four years ago when I was teaching it. It has always been special to me. When I was just a little girl, my mother read to me from the Bible every day. I know of no child who doesn't love the Bible stories. Our bishop has challenged us to read the Book of Mormon as a ward this year. We have a schedule for reading each week. I LOVE the Book of Mormon, and my testimony of it grows, and my love for the Savior grows, every time that I read from it's pages. There is no stronger witness for Jesus Christ than in the Book of Mormon. I am so grateful for all of my scriptures.

A Special Day

Little Zach, wearing the same little romper that Danny wore on his blessing day. It was lovingly made by Danny's Grandma, Grace Smith.
Danny's family
Grandma Hubrich
Grandpa Hubrich

Four Generations

Sunday, we visited my son, Danny's ward, where he gave a name and blessing to his new little son, Zachary Daniel Hubrich. I loved watching Danny pass the sacrament (they have no youth in their ward), and bless his new son, and he and Becca both bore their testimonys of the Gospel. I LOVE baby blessings. What a wonderful way to start life's journey, surrounded by Priesthood bearers who love you, and pray for God's blessings upon you. In this circle, were four generations of Hubrich men. Zachary, my son, Danny, my husband, Ralph, and Father in Law Fritz, who will soon be 98 years old. I have a testimony of the power of the Priesthood. My Grandfather's blessing on the day of my birth, literally saved my life, and the Priesthood has continued to bless my life ever since.

Happy New Year!

Goodbye 2009....I was thinking about some of the trials and difficult times this past year, and in my mind, I was kind of glad to see it go, but then I looked through my blog posts from last year, and realized that it really was a great year. Do you ever do that? Just change the focus. Here are some of the nice things that 2009 brought to me......

The dedication of two beautiful temples in the valley, plus the opportunity to serve at the Draper Temple Open House. Two of my grandchildren, Danielle and Braden, danced in the Temple Celebration in the Conference Center. Watching them perform, was such a special experience for me.

I redecorated my bedroom, and still love it! Family members helped me...especially my granddaughter Danielle, who did the hard manual labor like ripping out the old carpet and pad, nails etc. I also LOVE my kitchen with the new paint, new stove, a little wall paper border, new curtains, and the beautiful new floor. Thanks to our children who labored so hard making it possible.

I had a few little trips that were all wonderful! (Thanks Brian).

There were good times with my family and especially my grandchildren.

We were blessed with a precious new grandson, on Oct 29th, son of Dan and Becca.

Ryan and Becky announced another pregnancy, and will welcome a new baby girl in the Spring.

I got a professional camera, and have greatly improved my skills this year. It is a source of tremendous enjoyment for me, and will continue as long as I have strength to hold it. I look forward to all that I will learn about photography and editing this year.

I enjoy my church calling in the Relief Society. I LOVE the sisters in my ward, and am grateful for old, and new friendships.

I've finally made a start with Family History.

I know this will be a great year. When I was a little child, I thought that all of the uneven years were bad, and the even numbered years were good. From that point of view, this one has to be good, right? I hope everyone will have a great 2010. Where will it take us? What will we learn? What will each of us do to see progression in our lives, and draw closer to the Savior? I can hardly wait for New Year's Day 2011 when I will come here, and re-read my own blog posts, and see my own growth.

Now, I have to get to work writing my list of stuff that I need to work on this year. Will be posting soon.

Merry Christmas

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." Luke 2:11,12

The Ornament

Every Christmas, I make a little ornament for each grandchild. I started this tradition when Danielle was born 17 years ago. This year I made eleven, next year it will be twelve. Some are elaborate...this year it is a simple one, but one thing they all have in common...they all hold a photograph of the child, taken during that year. The kids like to watch themselves growing up through the pictures and ornaments. While I work on them, I think of how much I love each child and how important they are to me. Every year, I promise myself to start on them earlier in the year. But.... I never have. I used to sit in mom's room and watch Christmas programs in the evenings while I painted on the ornaments. She took such delight in watching them progress, and turn into something special. It is her birthday today, and I miss her Soooo Much! I have thought about her a lot this month. I have carried on HER tradition of the Christmas sled. If you are new to this blog, you can go back to my post from last year about the sled. Back to my ornaments...Sometimes, I feel bad that I didn't make it out to the concerts, or to look at the lights, or that I didn't watch more Christmas movies. But I need to change my perspective. I DID DO THIS......... This is me, and my tradition. One good thing about it, and that is the fact that it will outlive me. These little ornaments will still be around when I am back home with my maker. I hope that my grandchilden will always remember how much I loved them. Every one of them are precious to me.

Merry Christmas Danielle, Braden, Kylie, Ashley, Lizzie, Livvy, Cameron, Zachary, Cessna, Lance, and Rory. XOXOXO