The State Capitol

Chris and I went to Salt Lake City this week to attend the Crime Victim's Conference that was held in the State Capitol building. The conference was very good with excellent keynote speakers Elizabeth Smart and Yvette Rodier Evans. These are very courageous women. With a beautiful day I just had to take a few pictures:

Chris is VERY compassionate and was taking a thorn from the lion's paw.

Springtime in my yard

The trees are glorious in my yard this spring:

Crab Apple Tree

Japanese Rose Bush

Cherry Tree

Nectarine Tree

Happy Easter (last week!)

Ok - so I'm a little slow in wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

Barbie turns 50!

Ahhh - Middle Age! It's lovely and wonderful and special and .. and .. and .. what was I talking about??????

APRIL SNOW SHOWERS!

With the constant Spring snow storms - this is what Steve thinks about:


And this is what Cindy thinks about!!!




ALOHA!!!

Happy Birthday Jen!

Jen said I couldn't post any birthday pictures of her on my blog, so I will post Carter's 1st Birthday picture and he can represent his mother. We celebrated Jen's birthday on Sunday with cake and a movie - and presents, of course! We love ya Jenners!

Tweety Pie is 60 years old!

Awww -- look at my cute kids!

Cue the music from Fiddler on the Roof: "When did she get to be a beauty? When did he get to be so tall?"

Got my nails done ...

PINCH DAY!

Jen's having a GIRL!

I had to patiently wait until Jen posted this fun news on her blog - but now it's finally my turn to blab! We'll be adding a little "Brinkerhoff-ette" to the family this summer.

Who are these people and why are they on my blog???

This is what happened when I tried to take my own picture. Good Grief!

The St. George Parade of Homes

This was my favorite "ridiculously hugemongous" home on the tour:



I couldn't fit the entire home into one shot!



This is why it's my favorite home -- an indoor putting green!

CELEBRATE!!!!

Ok - so Valentine's is over and St. Pat's Day is still a few weeks away - but don't you think we need to celebrate something? Give me some ideas and we'll plan a party!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's a Marshmallow World

Our January 25-26th storm left us covered in about 12 inches of marshmallow creme! Absolutely beautiful and COLD! These pictures were taken yesterday - January 27th.

Yes - I am a proud granny!

I "borrowed" these pictures from Stephanie's blog because they are just sooooo cute!

Happy Birthday Tommykins!

Ah - my cute little Tommy has turned 27 years old! But if you ask Jaelee, she thinks he is 72 years old!!!

A Super Bowl Fact

I'm gonna be a Grandma again!!!

Jen and Nick are going to make 2009 a great year for all of us. They are expecting a baby in July and we are sooooooooooooo exicited!


Congratulations to this great family! We love you.