My Scotland home!

What an awesome experience. We've spent 3 days in Glasgow and now are in Arbroath, Scotland. I've been wading in the North Sea and tomorrow we will go to an Abbey and the cliffs. While we are here we have 3 meals a day. Lots of history and opportunities to to take beautiful photographs. I have a room to myself while here then share 3 to a room in the Orkney Islands and Glasgow. Thinking of all my family and friends and wish you could be here to see and feel what I am seeing and feeling. photo# 1 my room looking at the windows; photo#2 my windows from the outside; photo #3 looking out my windows. Love to all, Pat

The Shumway children!

Top left to right: Luke Andrew and Lillian Eve (Lily).

Front row right to left: Mable Louise, Paul Ricky, and Nell Marilyn.

Pat's 2nd Birthday Party

I had my granddaughters over for a Tea Party.

They all came dressed-up with hats, gloves, and even had a hankie.

The menu was:

string cheese, orange slices, mini-burritos, and for dessert we had mini-cream puffs.

What a wonderful 2 hours!

Pat turns 60 this month

Today is the first day of Spring Break! I decided to have an early birthday party with my grandsons. We went Swimming had lunch and birthday brownies. It was lots of fun! They are full of energy and excitement as the photos show!

Three Faeries

Back in January Natalie had her 7th Birthday. She invited her friends to a faerie party- everyone came dresses as faerie. Here are some photos of my three faeries who were there. These photos are compliments of BNB Photography. Brigitte also gave each child her photo before leaving the party.

Dad is in the Idaho Falls News!

Speeding!

I GOT STOPPED FOR SPEEDING YESTERDAY. (Hard to imagine I know!!!!!) I THOUGHT I COULD TALK MY WAY OUT OF IT UNTIL THE COP LOOKED AT MY DOG IN THE BACK SEAT.

Just kidding! I don't have a dog!

Happy 54th Birthday Grandpa Rick

Max and family, Nick and family and Rick and I went up to Beaver Mountain for a beautiful 55 degree spring skiing trip to celebrate Rick's birthday that was on March 1st. Jasmine and I spent some quality time in the lodged with kids when they were done skiing. Max and Nick snowboarded. Brigitte, Rick, Mason and Natalie skied. Then we went home for pizza and board games.

What a great way to spend a beautiful sunny Saturday!

Luke's letter of love!

*I've started my annual "blues" and have become somewhat a hermit, coming out only for work, tending Grandchildren, or doing church calling...thinking positive has been a challenge! Rick has been gone for most of November, December, January, and February. So, I haven't had his love and support.
*This letter from Luke really cheers me up! Thank-you to all who understand depression and help me when they can!
*Ending on a positive note, my new favorite quote is: "Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday living." so, I close and will go listen to "Sounds for Sunday" on the radio.

Phoenix out of hospital

-O.K. I'm finally getting around to expressing my feelings about Phoenix (my granddaughter) and her hospital stay. I was scared that she might not come through this bout of RSV. I have grown so in love with her. She is happy, trusting, and oh so adorable. Her courage is amazing! The love she gives is so pure.

-I am happy that she is home...I missed her very much.

-I am also amazed at her mother's love and devotion. Both Nick and Jasmine are awesome the way they help their children become involved in the things they CAN do. I am in awe with all they do to help both Phoenix and Isis feel loved and secure. The children are dependent on their parents to keep them alive. I'm am grateful for Nick and Jasmine and all they do as parents and partners!