FHE

We did something we haven't done in awhile as part of our FHE lesson last night.  Everyone wrote something nice on a little piece of paper for each person in the family.  It was really fun to see what everyone came up with.

Here are a few examples:

• Scott is observant and smart and asks good questions
• Scott, he's my carbon copy (written by Jon)
• Scott is a bundle of joy
• Scott is his mother's comfort and joy

• Jacob is a motivated, energetic kid
• Jacob is really funny and generous
• Jacob, he is trying to be like me (written by Jon again!!!--silly  boy)
• I love Jacob because he is determined
• Jacob is always on the move
• Jacob is willing to work hard and is driven to excel at anything he sets out to do

• Michael, he's mellow most of the time.  Good at being quiet
• Michael is kind and generous and patient
• I love Michael because he is fun
• Michael helps me be calm when I am stressed
• Michael brings peace into our family.  It is so nice to be around Michael and just talk.  

• Jonathan --I am sorry to report that he lost his little slips of paper before I could write this post.  I do remember that awesome things were written about him...noting his enthusiasm and passion for life.  His optimism and confidence that shows in everything he does.  

• Joseph is loving and fair with others
• Joseph is funny and nice
• Joseph can be a great gaming buddy
• Joseph is very nice and cool
• Joseph is my conspiring buddy (ofcourse written by Jon)

We include Eric ... even though he is on a mission... an send the papers to him!!!   He may be gone but he is not forgotten ever....  :)

• Eric is so kind.  He is optmistic, strong and positive.  He can laugh in times of stress and has a great sense of humor.  He is always willing to help. 
• Eric is a gentle spirit
• Eric is nice and loving
• I love Eric because he sets a good example
• Eric is totally sick on the piano
• Eric is kind and unselfish and that is what I am trying to be

• I love Mom because she is willing to help.
• Mom helps me with everything I am doing
• Mom is loving and amazing
• Mom can be a great laughing buddy
• Mom is a strong spirit
• Mom's my Holy Ghost

• Dad loves his family with all of his heart.  He works hard to help us be the best we can be.  
• Dad is helpful and kind
•  Dad is committed to what he believes in 
• I love Dad because he is responsible
• Dad helps me with projects
• Dad's my angel          

I spent a most splendid happy afternoon with two of my VC sisters....the former Sister Halvas (from North Carolina) and Sister Shelton (from SLC) We got pedicures and went to lunch and gabbed until we had to go.  It was such a happy day.

Yes.my hair has gotten very long.  I told myself that I was growing it out for TREK...so I could be a real pioneer woman.   

Danae and Rob's Wedding

Crazy as it is, there are two grandchildren married now in the Crowley Family.  How did we get to this place so fast?  Life just must slow down a little....so we can enjoy it more.  Regardless, we couldn't be more thrilled that our Danae found a wonderful man to marry!  

She followed her heart and went out to Washington DC, as per her Aunt Annie's advice (because I lived there once while I was working as an intern) I told her that there are huge singles wards out there full of professional single adults.  And lo and behold she found Rob!   They  have such a sweet love story  and are a wonderful couple and we couldn't be happier for them.  

They chose the end of July to get married in the Twin Falls Idaho Temple.  It was a great weekend.  I love this picture of them..as they came out of the temple..newly married!

Here's a few pictures of the work crew who got things ready for the pre-wedding party...

And Steve too.... and me...

 The future Mr. and Mrs. Rob Cosman...

Father and Mother of the Bride... Sorry Gayle, I guess this is why we hire professional photographers!

 Ditto.

A few of my beautiful sisters....

I love watching kids at weddings.  They get so excited and they love hanging out with each other at such an exciting event.  

Ahhh...  cute-ness.

I think Jacob really loves his girl cousins.  What do you think?

Father/Bride dance.  Sweet.

 Time to party...  everyone get on the floor...

Cousins hanging out together...  we so love these times!

What little kids do at boring grown up events.... they find and hill and roll!  

Brother and Sister Cuteness.

Happy 20th Anniversary Caryn and Brian!!!  Wow!!

Shake your groove thing..Shake your groove thing....

Next Day, July 30th, 2011, Wedding Day.....

Anticipation.... All the kids waiting outside the temple.

And that is one cute little boy..

Wedding Dinner Entertainment...They did a beautiful job...

Ahhhh....sweet.  

We love weddings!  We love Danae and Rob and wish them all the happiness in the world.  It was a beautiful weekend.  

Summer Visits and Visitors

August was one busy month.  We were so lucky to have visitors at our house for about two weeks straight!  We loved it!  

First, Sharon and her family came...

We took walks down at our park, ice-blocked down the big hill and I just loved having those girls with me, all to myself.   It was so delightful.   

   

One day we got together with the Haruch's and all three of us sisters showed up with our hair done exactly alike.    We must be sisters or something! 

We went to the new Joseph Smith movie at the Legacy theater.  It was so so wonderful!  Isn't that a bunch of cute people or what?! 

After this, we went to the Lion House Pantry to have a treat.   

We had such a great time together.  This was right before we ran into Elder Oaks.  And before running into him, we ran into Elder Holland too.  It was a special day that Aunt Annie will cherish always.   

We also took a tour at the local Sweets Candy Factory with our little sweets.  

And, then went to the Olympics Fountain to play in the water after.....

  

I must say that is one beautiful joyful momma!

Sharon and I had a little accident before we could get out of there..... 

I will cherish this time we had together Sharon!  

And then we had the privilege of having Gayle, Richard and girls at our house the next week.  We so love these annual visits and will be sad to see them end.  Unfortunately, we didn't take any pictures. 

Then we had a family reunion on the Knudsen side.

Analee and her darling little family stayed with us, literally the minute after Richard and Gayle and their family left. It was great to see Analee and her family!  It had been too long!  

It makes life busy  but we love Summer visitors!