FIVE THINGS I LOVE ABOUT KATIE

1) You are the best oldest granddaughter in the world.

2) You are so smart. When auntie Sam, your mom and I play memory cards with you, you beat us hand down even though we are doing our best to win the game.

3) You are beautiful and you have a wonderful disposition.

4) You eat all your yucky vegetables because you know it will make me happy. You will give me hugs and cuddles because you know it will make me happy.

5)You are so talented. You sing like a bird and you ride your scooter like a pro. I love to watch you swing on the bars at the park.

I am so proud of you and I could write 101 other reasons why I love you eg. You are kind, you love Heavenly Father, you are so unspoilt that when we are in a store you don't make any demands on your parents for ''stuff'. You love reading books and learning new things. You are my sunshine Katie. Always stay as wonderful as you are now.

Our Dear Friend Alex

It was with much sadness that we heard that Alex passed away. He touched the lives of all who passed his way. In our travels we have met many wonderful people, but Alex was one of a very special kind. Reasons why we love him:
- He had the ability to love people unconditionally.
- He possessed the pure love of Christ (charity).
- He was our very best friend.
- He was one of the few people we could go on vacation with and have fun.
- When we lived in South Africa, he would often just pop in for a visit, and would bring the
children chocolate or candy.
- He loved the gospel and lived his religion.
- We first became friends when we lived in Nigel and he was our home teacher. He never
missed a month and would spend quality time with our family.
- He was an amazing bishop.
- He was a man without guile.
- He was a wonderful father. I would watch how Elra's eyes would light up when he walked into
his home.
- He was a wonderful example.
- He is married to the most amazing person I know.

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Happy Birthday Samantha

Reasons why I love Samantha:

l) She is an excellent mother and wife. (She adores her husband and children. She keeps her home clean and tidy.

2) She is beautiful and smart.

3) She is extremely protective and loyal to those she loves. (This includes all her in-laws)

4) She has always made friends easily.

5) She is the mother of two of my precious grandchildren.

There are really 101 reasons why I love her!

180th SEMI ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE PRIESTHOOD SESSION

Yesterday George and I were travelling to Utah (Melissa and my precious grandchildren were going home after visiting California for 10 days) when I received a phone call from Garreth. He said, "Mom, I am living your dream for me. I am sitting and watching general conference AND eating vegetables!" Wow, what can I say except "Thank you, Jessica!" Also thanks to Rod Cain (a wonderful member of our ward) I have these pictures of Dan singing in the priesthood session. Dan has an amazing ability to sing. He is my American Idol. Garreth is my South African Idol. I love you my son.