A Valentine from Grama

Grama wrote down these words to live by,
from a book she loved. She gave them to me
soon after I was born.
I think of them today as a valentine from her.

"You can't describe love, and you can't define it.
Only it goes with you all your life.
I think that love is more like a light that you carry.
At first childish happiness keeps it lighted
and after that romance.
Then motherhood lights it and then duty...
and maybe after that sorrow. You wouldn't
think that sorrow could be a light would you?
But it can. And then after that, service lights it,
Yes...I think that is what love is to a woman..
a lantern in her hand."

-Bess Streeter Aldrich

What did you want to be?

When you were little did you ever dream of what you wanted to be when you grew up?

Would you want to be a brilliant scholar

or a famous golfer?

or maybe a wonderful artist? (so your art could be on baby einstein too!)

maybe a baseball player

for the Yankees... (look at

that form, does he remind you

of anyone?)

I wonder what this guy wanted to be?

(I think Taylor looks

like him)

probably a racecar driver!

What do you want to be?

Baby Einstein teaches more than babies!

While Jake is engrossed in his favorite shows...I have become engrossed in the artwork and music these wonderful dvd's have to offer. He laughs and chuckles at the pictures and puppets and I busily look at the credits at the end to find out which artist painted which painting! So while Jake is learning his first words, I am taking art history lessons.

This painting sits over my bed and I love it, but I never knew who it was by or the name of the painting. It is called "A Good Book"

by Sir Walter Firle

I love this picture, because who can resist a delicious bowl of fresh raspberries with a little bit of cream. A treat we always had at grama and grampa b's fresh from their garden. The painting is called "Bowl of Raspberries" by William B. Hough

How's that for a little art lesson? Thanks Baby Einstein!

The Visit

Look who zoomed over to see me today. His mom and aunt and I did a little shopping while his dad worked on our sickly computer. Happily Jake brought us all back safely and our computer is up and running again!

Reach for the Stars

(art by Greg Olsen)
I have been inspired these
last few days. Optimism
has always been a part of my life, but it is always good to be recharged!
I found a quote that goes along with how I feel.
It goes like this:
It's time we put thought of lack behind us.
It's time for us to discover the secrets of the stars,
to sail to an uncharted land, to open up a new heaven
where our spirits can soar.
Today expect something good to happen to you
no matter what occurred yesterday. The world awaits!
-Sarah Breathnach

Politics Aside

Putting aside who you voted for...today was a historic day.
History is so exciting to be a part of and
I am grateful I was able to watch this happen.

The ordinary acts we practice

everyday at home are of more

importance to the soul than

their simplicity might suggest.

-Thomas Moore

(art by Robert Duncan)

Dad's Birthday!

I found Dad's Baby Book and thought I'd share it on his birthday. It is Grama Bagley's handwriting, as she shares her joy..her baby's name. The day he was born, blessed etc.

Adelila was a pretty proud mother, and of course Dad was brilliant!

She kept all of his

certificates..

blessings, baptism,

confirmation and

Priesthood ordination.

Happy Birthday Dad! What a great example you have always been to everyone!

The Lone Peak Temple

We got to usher during the first day of the Lone Peak Temple open house. It was a beautiful day. We got there at 1:00 and were there til 5:00. The Temple is beautiful inside as well as outside. Make sure you go and take a tour. We get to do this again the last day of the open house in March. (don't you love Jim's purse)?

I'm finding all sorts of treasures, as I do my after Christmas cleaning. How many of you guys got one of dad's famous poems? They usually started with roses are red. I thought this one was particularly cute.