Then and Now

I remember the past when I look at family history or watch a shoe or read the scriptures. I can see that my backyard of nearly ten years has changed dramatically and has been filled in. Three of my children sleep elsewhere at night and I remember when they were here and needing me often. Now is a good time as well, just different. I feel very fornunate to have Celia at home still, to have started the Master Gardner Trainee program and to be teaching Sunday School. I'm glad I have the chance to teach the next generation even younger than my youngest about covenants and obedience and the pure love of Christ. I feel so happy it is February, on the brink of Spring for this area. I love to walk and feel the warmth of the sun on my back as I stop to smell the roses so to speak. I had a white scratch on my Audi from the carwash and I was able to watch a youtube video and remove it. It prepared me for new of more scratches to the black car. It'll be fine and it can be removed. Busy times and quiet times are to be appreciated since things change. Ive had fun going out to eat with my folks and helping them through the QR menu at the famous Nixtacos. Brian and I had a wonderful Saturday date to Zinfadel Grille that we had gone to ten years before. Brian and I went to Anastasia in Downtown Sacramento. It was a treat to go and see a play. They did a great job and I enjoyed the ballet part and acapella singing homeland, very much. There is much to be grateful for and I'm so excited to what htis year brings, especially the moments that can be turned to fond memories.

It's Been a New Year

It was quite the adventure with the kids home from college with their plus ones for New Year's. I got creative on where to house everyone in the house and how to entertain everyone. I loved it. We visited Old Town Sacramento and passed by the Capitol. We saw Palladio and Folsom stores that are our favorites. Grocery Outlet, A1 comics and the Cave. Time passed by quickly as we gathered to the temple and dinner after.I love that celia came in the temple.~ We visited the Silicon Valley, the Oakland Temple, and the Redwoods of Santa Cruz. I cooked Posole and my folks brought over Jambalaya for New Years Eve. Brian and a few from the crew made it to Rah Rahs house for puzzle doing. Anytime playing games and sharing a meal with this group was a lot of fun. I was energized by it. I especially enjoyed playing Love Letter and Coup. There were many a magic card game and I'm glad for all the hustle and bustle. Om the Sunday after New Year's I sent away four and we were left with a quiet three at home. I didn't last long as we prepped for a new school for Celia and a new seminary. It was a little nerve racking to start, but she is acclimatizing well. I love the independence I see in her especially as I've started my Master Gardener classes. I am intrigued and so happy with all the new things I am learning. I've had an extentsive Intro to Horticulture and next will be a whole unit on soils. Im bringing in some of my native soil to check out this week and I can't wait to learn to prune fruit trees next! Its been a quite but lovely month going on dates with Brian and hanging out with my mom and boot shopping. Also, heading to class with Heather. The house is quiet and more clean and its a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle, but I know it will be busy again with visitors and we wil all have a grand time.

Family Time Extraordinaire

Not only did we get to see our college kids this year, but we were able to have their bestest companions come with them to the festivities. There was so muuch activity and adventure, I don't know where to start. We had a time on New Years eve where we talked about our favorite trips and highlights from 2021. We had Pre-Christmas with Tanya and Kieran at the Granparent's House. We had Christmas Eve dinner at our house with yummy Ham and a glaze aI looked up online and scallop potatoes from my Holmes family recipe. We had such yummy food and fun and friendshipping and going out around town. We took Jordon to Santa Cruz and silicon valley. Had the best mexican food and walked in the rain. Celia was the leader and there was no complaints. It was nice we had gone to Salt Lake in early December and got used to having so many of us around. We moved together going to places and playing games. Blessed is what I feel. overwhelmed by the wonderful time spent with those we love the most. Brian and I had some time alone to go to the family history museum right by our condo, The Kimball. It was very touching and spiritual to see the manuscripts there, the early books and to think of the sacrifices of the early saints for access to the knowledge we have now of Heavenly Father and Christ. It really was an end of the year filled with Peace, Love, and family.