FAITH, COURAGE, HOPE

I'm thinking of you ~~~

Today, some our our loved ones are in Princess Cays ( I think).

Here's a shot of the beach from the bridge of their ship. Pretty cool how we can get on the computer and see where they are .
It looks sunny and warm. Hope they are having a good time!

I remember the good time we had while we were there!!


It's not that I am jealous or anything....It's not that I am bitter, because

I looooove the warm weather, beaches, sunshine...........

and YOU are there and I am NOT!!
and It's not that I HATE YOU...........cause I really don't......

It's just that while you are there, enjoying that.....You are really missing out on

ALL OF THIS !!! HA,HA,HA !!!





So There!

Merry!

If you get a chance to visit Temple Square during

the Holidays, make sure you do.

It is beautiful - as always!

Christmas in my Office ~

very festive!

view from my desk.....my girl Shawna's is the best - her tree ROCKS!
So....ya think she likes the BRONCOS?!?!?!

Hippo Birdy to my favorite Nephew!!

Can't believe you are 23!!!!!!!

NEW ORLEANS ~ A place where anything can happen!!

JUST BELIEVE !

I WANNA WALKABOUT !!

Lindsay - I can see why you fell in love with Australia. The land is beautiful, and the magic of the aboriginal people.....beautiful as well. Everything about this movie was great! I recommend it! Even though it is 3 hours long
It is just over flowing with beauty !

The scenery of the land is fantastic ( much better on the big screen!)

The little aboriginal boy that play Nullah
is adorable! And I believe in his magic !!
But the beauty I appreciated most .................................

I am thankful for............the weekend in MOAB !!

Can you see Em in there?

My biker guy !

Ma, Pa & Tess

Em & Tess

Joe & Tess
Wheelin' on the quads was so much fun! Who needs to eat & sleep!?

even though it rained all day Thursday, so it was more like mud racing!

Of course the best part of the trip, was our fabulous Thanksgiving dinner at the Red Cliff Lodge! The food was delicious, and the company even better!
My brother Dave and his family joined us. We had 25 in all! Fun Times!

Of course the next best thing was the kids! Love them! They brought the sunshine ! It was lots of fun watching them have fun!

Tessa - Kole - Ryker

Vicki and her kids

All the little Botts (and Mangums)

Ryker and his turkey

Off to the hills for some rock climbing
Ryker and Ethney all strapped in the Jeep, ready for some good times!

Here we go !

On the trail to the obstacles............

Tell me how those jeeps get up a canyon of rocks like this!!
Just a little maneuvering....and skill!

Ooopps!! Bryan leaned a little to far to the left!

Hang on kids.......we'll get you out of there!

Now- how do we tip this thing back up on all fours?!?!?! A little to much of the extreme for Grandma!!! WHAT A RIDE ! ! ! (thanks for the pictures Vicki & Joey- My brother Dave took about a million, so there will be more posted when I get a copy of his too! )

Tribute to a Great Man ~

"Come What May, and Love It" - Elder Joseph Wirthlin