NOW AND THEN

This is the Christmas front porch

This is our creek now

This is the flower bed now

This was the creek in November

These were my last SunFlowers in November

This is the finished tree out of order, but I got it here.

Mac and all that

Cousins in Washington

We web camed the COUSINS in Missouri,


This was our frist snow day. Mac, Hannah and Owen came over to help

Grandma build a snowman.

Ok I am trying to figure this out. That is what happens when you get enough snow that you have time to try things.

We had a grandma and grandpa night with the grandchildren. They helped decorate the tree and make goodies for thier teachers. We also had a mouse in the house. It was the best fun.

Sorry no pictures of the mouse.

I'm Thankful For

Happy Thanksgiving,

I have many things to be thankful for.,
Here are a few,

1. I am thankful for my Husband Mike,
For 35 years together and eternity to figure out the rest.

2. I am thankful for my Children, Bryan and Julie, Holly and Matt, Melissa and Monti, Jennifer and Boe, Jeff and Heather-Ann. Nathan and Sonie also.
For the many lessons I have learned by being their Mother.

3. I am thankful for my grandchildren Mac, Hannah, Owen, Megan, Wyatt, Naomi, Mariah, Ruth, Lindsay, Cameron, and the rest that are yet to be, for the hope of the future and keeping me young. Thanks for playing with me.

4. I am thankful for our Parents, Ron and Tania, Ray and Leone, Who have always been there for us. To whom we owe our very lives.

5. I am thankful for Brothers and Sisters Gail & Darlene, Glen & Moana, Sue & Mike, Judy & Fred, Cathy & Curt, Dave & Sherri, Rhonda & Harold, Vic and Mandy,
For being our friends, and good examples of love, family, and for living a life worth following.

6. I am thankful for Nephews and Nieces, Russell & Julee, Kevin & Penny, Polly & Dave,Monica & Eric, Curt & Michelle, Elissa & Clark, Stacy & Ben, James & Gale, Heidi & Bruce, Michael & Amy, David & Jennie, Harley & Amber,Anna, Kristi, & Allen, Cheri & Tandy,Brian & Brenda, Jamie & Jared, Scott & Haley, Brice, Darren & Brenda, Trevor & Trish, Brent & Lindsay, Steve & Ruth, Shane & Jolie, Braine & Ken, Nic & Kristi, Andrew, Shara, and Tania.
With out I would not be blogging. for the hope of the future as they raise their familys towards God.

7. I am thankful for my testimony In God our Eternal Father, His son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. I am thankful for my memebership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

8. I am thankful for Friends, at work, church, and everywhere else. You help me be a better person.

9. I am thankful for my job. The children I work with and the teachers also.

10. I am thankful to know JOY

Thank You Monica, I have been tagged.
7 Random things about me.

1. I like starting fires. Of course in a safe place.

2. I don't think you need a vegetable with every meal.

3. Not everyone knows. At the age of 16, I had my nose operated on to give me the wonderful look I have today.

4. I can eat what ever is left from breakfast when I come home from work. That includes cold pancakes, oatmeal and dead toast.

5. I can't wear shoes with out socks.

6. I don't like to drive. (considering my mother loved to drive places and could go forever, it seems a little strange until you realize I haven't always had a car that you could drive without saying a prayer each time you went out to start it.)

7. It is easier for me to talk in front of 100 people than to talk one on one to someone I don't know.

I hope that does it for the 7 random
things and now I am going to tag, Cathy, Holly, Trish, Ruth

What I was wondering is did everyone get to see women's conference?

I always like to think that my family is together when we get to watch things from Salt Lake.

So I hope that you were watching and then when I think to myself.

Here we are My daughters, Sisters, Nieces, and friends all together learning what Heavenly Father wants us to do.

So I look forward to General Conference.
May we be together in learning and love
Melea

A New Baby

Hello,

I would like you to meet

Cameron Lee Johnson

Born Sept 10, 2008

He got out of the hospital yesterday.

All is going well.

Jeff and Heather-Ann are happy to be at home with him.

Girls Camp.
What a treat. I don't have pictures yet but I carry the spirit inside.
If you haven't experienced 125 young women in the outdoors with 40 adults to make it happen.
What Happen?
Testimonies grow.
It is hard to explain. If you've been there you know.

Our Theme this year was the Justis League
Steadfast in our Mission
Immovable in our Values

Mike was part of the priesthood,
Melissa and Julie got to be cabin Mom's, I was up as a Stake Leader.

I got to teach the class the Fantastic 4
God the Eternal Father, His son Jesus Christ, The Holy Ghost, and You.

Hopefuly I will have pictures soon which are always worth a thousand words

New to the scene.

Hi,

I am now a blogger. I think? Therefore I am.
I think I skipped the layout part.
I don't have any pictures to add so we will figure it out form here.