Happy Birthday Wishes!!! March 29th

Happy Birthday to Laurie! I only get ONE daughter in Law and I am so glad it is YOU! I have loved you from the first time I saw you. You are so SWEET, so KIND, so GIVING, so SMART, so SPIRITUAL, so FUN, so ORGANIZED, so UNSELFISH, so COMPASSIONATE, so BEAUTIFUL!

Kids adore you! You are amazing with all kids. They are attracted to you. Alta the dog also loves, and adores you. You know what they say when kids and dogs love you ....you are a keeper!! Colby knew that!! What a perfect fit you are in our family!

As I watch you serve Colby everyday, so unselfishly, I honestly see a glow radiate from you ! Like Colby says , It is a part time job with no pay... but we know what the pay is.....Colby feeling and acting like himself. I love you so much for that service, and that committment! I think you are an ANGEL!!! I love you because you Love Colby and sacrifice so much!

I consider you a special friend of mine, and enjoy being around you and spending time with you. You flash that Gorgeous smile and it lights up the whole room!! Hope you have a special Birthday, You deserve it!!

FUN AND SUN !!

Fun at the District with the Grensings, our Las Vegas connection!!

Stuffed at the Rio buffet!

Relaxing in the resort! Doug and Colby bring their lap tops and mix work and pleasure!

Brie and Breck drove down for the evening!

Pansies, some of my favorite flowers!

We were so excited to go with Colby and Laurie on spring break! I think colby needed a rock climbing partner!! I didn't have my camera with me the day they rock climbed. Check out Colby's blog for amazing pictures of the rock climbing!!!The pool above was so relaxing as we layed and soaked up the warm sunshine!!

My friend called me when I was in vegas and wondered where I was! When I told her Las Vegas. She said: OH! My husband won't let me go near vegas because I can't resist gambling!! She was shocked when I told her we don't gamble... She said: What do you do in Vegas then!

THIS IS WHAT WE DO IN VEGAS!!!

We absorb lots of much needed sunshine

Hang out at the pool and sip lemonade

Limit ourselves to eat at one Buffet

Shop at the famous Fashion Show Mall

Spend time with our Grensing Family

Shop at Trader Joes

Sometimes watch UNLV play basketball

Go to the Las Vegas Temple

Ride the New York New York Roller Coaster

Watch the Bellagio Water/Music show

Browse around the New Town Square

Shop at H and M

Eat at lots of Yummy restaurants

Eat at In and Out Burger....

It is always time to go home, and we have more things we want to do!! There is always next time!!!

We go to vegas alot, but gambling is not what attracts me to this City!!

Lets Celebrate A Baby Boy Coming Soon!

Maeve is having her baby boy soon, so it was a good excuse for a girls get together! Maeve got lots of lovely gifts for her new baby!

Some of the family, enjoying the minute! Kelsee, Shirley, Holly, and Grandma Glo.

A fun group! It was great to see everybody visiting here and visiting there! These pictures are taken as Maeve was opening gifts, but lots of visiting and laughing and eating and just enjoying each others company was in the air!

More of the fun guests who came to celebrate the new baby!! Calli,Laurie, BreAnna, Shelly!

Even the little ladies had a much needed visit! Natalee, Mylee, Presley, Brea, Haley.

Lots of Playing and reconnecting with cousins!

Great entertainment in the backyard. All the kids loved Colby.

Warm weather made the backyard a great place for the kids to play hard!

Ally and Chloe couldn't resist the swings... Mud, no problem!

It was just a great excuse for everybody to get together, the kids had just as much fun as the adults! I don't know if it is because we are all so tired of the winter weather , but I for sure enjoyed seeing everyone, visiting, catching up on the latest, and just wishing Maeve, best wishes on her big adventuer ahead.

DESPERATELY in need of HELP!!!

I have had the calling of Enrichment Night Leader in my ward for 4 plus years now!! I had never attended Relief Society until that point, always having callings in Primary and Young Womens. Oh I forgot I did serve in the Relief Society Presidency for one month, and was called to be Stake Young Women President . So for the first year in this calling I was trying to figure out what Relief Society was all about. I think I understand. It is all about Sisterhood , helping each other grow spiritually, Learning new homemaking skills. To learn how to Enrich our homes and our lives!! I put my whole heart into it, and I have enjoyed the journey..... But, when you are planning your 5th Relief Society Birthday party ! I am feeling a Huge BURN OUT! I have never asked to be released from a calling, but when you have survived 3 presidencies! Yeah I have been practicing my I NEED TO BE RELEASED speech! ( I will never do it)!! I am in Desperate need of your help! I need IDEAS! What do they do in other Wards. Please share! ANYBODY!

Fun and Sunshine at the Parade of Homes!

We toured alot of homes with Nicole and Andy.

Amber and Natalee took us to their favorite! Natalee was so excited to show me the princess playroom and the minature size bathroom, especially for little kids!

Brie and Breck joined us unbetween their schedules for a few home tours!

This was a Favorite! It was starting to get late by the time we arrived.

Another Favorite!

Awesome back yard, a putting range is below the front of the pool, but didn't fit in the picture.

Beautiful Kitchen!

Timber built-in entertainment center.

Family T.V. Room! Noboby has to argue over which channel. We can watch 3 at once!

Big Master Bath

Laundry Storage / Mudroom

I love this Storage room! I think I could be organized with this!

We just returned from sunny St. George. A much needed break from the cold and the snow! We got to spend time with Nicole and Andy, Amber, Nate and Kids, and Brie and Breck, viewing the beautiful Parade of Homes in Southern Utah. It is fun to see all the different styles, the awesome decor, the most inviting backyards, Family rooms, Theatre rooms, the beautiful settings and views, its fun to just get ideas and dream of someday owning one!!!

A NEW FAN !

Kyle, Ally, Dallon and a friend in the family room after the game.

Boozer signing autographs for the kids! Minature Carlos in arms.

I have to admit it, since Kyle Korver came to Salt Lake City, I have suddenly become a huge Jazz fan. I love to watch Kyle play basketball. I know him! He is so genuine and humble, Not to mention a great athelete. Thanks to Greg and Michelle Grensing, (Greg coached Kyle at Creighton University), And Kevin and Holly, Who have been friends with Kyle from Creighton Days, I get to rub shoulders with Kyle. Yes not only watch him play ball, but visit with him after games in the Family room, eat dinner with him, and just be around a great Guy. I know when he was drop kicked to Salt Lake City in the trade, he was in shock, and has adjusted so well. He has made friends with the Team, and loves playing for the Jazz. When he compares his experience playing for the Jazz to playing for the Phillys he loves The Utah Jazz. I have been impressed as I watch this team after games in the Family room, sign autographs for kids, give them their sweatbands, give them their shoes. The faces just light up!! I am so impressed also that Kyle has not and will not cover his body in Tatoos!! What a good example. ( I am beginnning to feel like Grandma Bingham and John Stockton)! My friendship with Kyle is like a Mom! Welcome to Utah Kyle we hope you stay forever!!

WINTER PROJECT

This is the Wall that we knocked out!

This is the original bedroom. Small hallways, old carpet.

After all the demolition was complete.

The demolition crew. Nate, Brandon and Brett. These guys demolished this in 1 hour and hauled off all the garbage.

Natalee helped put the bed back together, but had to practice her tight rope walking. Her outfit is fun, she always goes into Brie's room and finds dressups to wear, this one is pretty mellow usually it is skimpy tank tops and high heels!!

Amber, Natalee and Doug putting the bed back together.

My new shelves in the walk in closet. I can now see what my options are for clothes and shoes. It was obvious that I have more clothes than Doug. (That is normal, Right)

New closet, all empty and ready to fill, it did shrink a little after I filled it up. But I love it!

I had this brilliant Idea about 4 months ago to knock down the wall between my room and the unused bedroom next to it. my bedroom was cramed full, disfunctional closets, and 30 year old carpet. So I mentioned this idea to Doug. He kinda liked the idea. I mentioned it to Nate, he really liked the idea, and went to work on a plan. On Jan . 21st, Nicole and Andy came to help me remove everything from the 2 rooms. A major project with lots of bags for the deseret industries. On Jan 22, the Lakeview Cabins demolition crew arrived and with lots of dust, plaster and paint in the air. Two weeks later the room was finished! Amber and kids came to help us move back in. This has turned out to be such a welcoming retreat. The new closet is amazing! I did wish I had Nicole to help me organize, she will be back. This has been a major improvement, we couldn't be happier. Thanks so much Nicole, Andy, Nate, Amber, Natalee, and Noah ! WE LOVE IT!!!

Master Bath. I have my Own Bathroom, this one is Dougs. It works great not to share a bathroom!

New Bedroom. Natalee is exhausted. A hard days work.

This is the view looking North. A nice reading retreat.

This is the view looking South. The arched door goes into the new walk in closet, and then the bathroom is to the left. closet to the right. A vanity will be placed right under the light fixture! New wood shutters are in the near future also, iIwill do some update photos when these items come to totally complete the project!