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This is more of a photo scrapbook and a place to write (and vent) my thoughts and feelings and brag about my grandkids.. I am a 60 something wife, mom & grandma. I've been married to my best friend Walt since 1977. The most important thing in my life is family. We have been blessed with some great kids, our daughter Kayci, son Cody, our awesome grandson Jesse, our precious granddaughters Cassandra and Chelsea and our newest grandson John. We are currently raising our grandson Jesse and dealing with things such as Autism & ADHD. We have lived in northern Arizona for most of the last 35 years and love it here. We've had our ups & downs ~ but life is good... I'll add a little here - my sweetheart and best friend Walt passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2014. He will be missed by many.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

We had a great Thanksgiving ~
Kayci & Cassandra and Cody & Laurie all came over
We had tons of food and lots of fun
~ especially Cassandra when she got ahold of the whipped cream!


Cody & Laurie
..and Nikki
Jesse & Cassie
the girls
the guys
Kayci & Cassandra
and a little bit of baby soup..

I'm so thankful for my family..
wish we could have also been with mom & dad and all

Saturday, November 12, 2011


Random pictures
 just because...
goofy
hit it!
bowling fun
Thumb Butte
Fair fun!
full moon
first snow of the season
beautiful sky
chopper
guess who?
bug
blackbird singing..
view from the backyard
I love moon pics..
my monkey

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Getting ready for Halloween!

Jesse named his "friend" Bob
Happy 1st Birthday Cassandra!

What a big girl!
We love you precious one!

Friday, October 28, 2011

aren't they beautiful!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Happy 60th Anniversary Mom & Dad!
Congratulations on sixty wonderful years together
 
They were married October 12, 1951
in Phoenix, Arizona.
They have spent most of their sixty years together in Arizona where they raised 4 children. They have also been blessed with 11 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren.


Lots of FUN things happening lately..
Last week Kelly came up for a visit. We had a great time checking out the sights downtown around the courthouse plaza and a wonderful visit. Jesse thinks Kelly is AWESOME. (she is)
Then we got to travel down to Maricopa for baby Wyatt's blessing (Mike & Alise's baby) and then on to Mom & Dad's for the September/October family birthday party, which included Cassandra's FIRST birthday! Jesse and I stayed for a few days. He got to visit with Seeme & Papa, hang out with Aubri, and go see the Smurf movie with Christopher & Aubri.
We had a great time.. but not on the way home.. the car decided it had enough and broke down outside of Mayer. I had a anxious & upset 10 year and a 1 year old that was tired of being in her car seat. The Highway Patrol came to our rescue and drove us to Mayer Market to wait so we were out of the heat. It's not very comfortable in the back of a patrol car, (I don't recommend it) :) but Jesse thought it was an adventure. 
We had Cassandra here for a few fun filled days. (love me some baby snuggles) Before Kayci took her home Cody & Laurie came by with her birthday present - Cookie Monster and a piano!
And then Sunday night, Bob & Ruth, Chuck & Bev, and Cody & Laurie came over for a visit and barbque. It was great getting together with Walt's sister & brother.
                                
here are some pictures..

Jesse & Kelly
Mike, Alise & Baby Wyatt
Robert Wyatt Andes
Ruth's beautiful daughters
Kelly with Wyatt, Traci, Sarah & Lisa
Ruth & Walt
Yum! Cake!
Messy Cassie
Are these for me?
Happy Birthday Mom!
HaPpY bIrThDaY
Christopher, Mom, Jessica, & Cassandra
Presents & love from Uncle Cody & Aunt Laurie

Some of My Favorite Quotes..

  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller
  • "The decisions you make now determine your destiny." ~ Thomas S. Monson
  • Before you speak, it is necessary for you to listen, for God speaks in the silence of the heart. ~ Mother Theresa
  • Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. ~ Mother Theresa
  • All that we love deeply becomes a part of us ~ Helen Keller