Peter and Bonni's Wedding

I failed to mention that Randy and I, Kathy and John had a wonderful time in May. We went to Montana to Peter and Bonni's wedding. We met new people and saw new places. I have to say that Wyoming is a very desolate place. Bonni came from a small town in Wyoming with fewer than 300 people. There are more kids in her family than I have ever seen. Half the woman in her extended family were either pregnant or carrying a babe in arms. They were working on the roads there and it was like riding on a sheep trail or a washboard. They were married on May 28th, a day after Peter's birthday. They are now residing in Lincoln Nebraska where Peter works as a diesel mechanic and Bonni is going to school We wish them the best and are very proud of them.

Thank you Randy

Today I would like to thank my wonderful husband, Randy. Randy has not been around little kids since he had his own many years ago. Jennifer visited yesterday and then Matt (he broke away from his work for a few minutes) and his family and Tammy came over. There were 4 little girls here with tons of energy and Randy kept them all entertained with Popsicles and soft drinks and playing with them etc. They just love him and gave him big hugs when they left. He also fixed up the trailer for Jennifer and Zoe with hot water, television etc.

Randy also grilled steaks and hot dogs and put up with our "Family Fish Fry" (as Marty calls family get togethers) We were all a noisy bunch and Randy was the perfect host. Even though he had a cold, he really worked hard to make it a nice BBQ even though we had to bring it inside because of the weather turned crappy.

Earlier in the day, we went to Salt Lake to pick up Jennifer and Zoe from Tina's. Jennifer took us out to lunch at The Garden Restaurant in the Joseph Smith Building where we had a beautiful view of the temple and downtown Salt Lake. We then went to visit The Cathedral of the Madeline which is a Catholic cathedral. It was very beautiful inside with stained glass windows and a organ loft where beautiful pipe organ was playing with a stained glass window above. This is the first time I have visited the cathedral.  We also visited Matt at his work and looked at his vintage "Carrillo" Chevy truck that he is putting in the auto show. It will be a real tribute to his Dad. Zoe enjoyed playing with the little girls and Jennifer and Tammy enjoyed holding little Kelby. He has lots of dark hair and everyone hopes it will stay that way and be more like Dad's, but his hair will probably end up being blonde.

Jennifer and Zoe left today for Zion's park to hike with Tina and Marissa. Then Jennifer will be heading back home to Seattle. We hope to see her again soon perhaps in August. 

Randy, we all appreciate you and I appreciate you for putting up with my noisy family and being such a good and very gracious host. People who really know Randy, know that he is a really great guy most of the time.

Mother's Day 2010

I enjoyed a very Wonderful Mother's Day. Tina and her family visited and Brian even brought his cat, Smokey. Smokey will even ride on Brian's back on his bicycle. Randy and I, John and Kathy and Tina's family enjoyed a Chinese Buffet as well.

Thanks to my family for all the wonderful gifts I received as well.

We are photographed with four generations of first-borns. Me, Tina, Felicia and Raia. In 2002, we had five generations when Grandma Johnson was still with us. I don't know if Pugsley was a first generation, but she got in the photo as well.

A Friend's Wedding

My very good friend Roseanna got married on Sat. March 20. Her sister passed away of cancer in October. Her sister's husband was left a widower and Roseanna was a widow. So they married. I am happy for her. Also, I got to see my good friend Luelma Bradford. I worked with both Lu and Roseanna at the college.

I wish Roseanna and Floyd my very best wishes.

Randy's New Duds

We are going on a cruise soon and Randy hasn't worn a suit for years. He said he got tired of dressing up because he had to wear a suit and tie everyday when he went to Catholic High School. I found out that he really has high taste in clothes. We went yesterday to Men's Warehouse and he bought a suite and two shirts and two ties, socks and a pair of shoes. These were very classy items, not something cheap. He is going to look really good on the cruise. I told him now he has to take me out lots of fancy places so he can get the use out of his spiffy new clothes.