Friday, May 09, 2008

Spiny-Keeled Heart Cockle and Coral

I had no idea what the shells were called so I looked it up.

A type of Cardium, this is a completely heart shaped shell remarkable for it's elegant form and the singular flatness of it's valves. It is a whitish color, sometimes variegated with milky spots and sometimes though more rarely with pale rose color. Inhabits the Indian ocean , the coasts of Coromandel and the Persian Gulf.

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Close ups

Some photos from this weekend.

California

Kelly and I have some news. Kelly got into a medical school in Pomona, California called Western University. So we are moving at the end of June. We are very pleased and excited. It will be sad to leave Idaho but are looking forward to having some new experiences in a new place. I am excited to be living by my cousin Kassie and her husband Allen. Allen also goes to Western U.

Monday, May 05, 2008

Another Trip to Salt Lake

We went down to Salt Lake again! We had a fun dinner Saturday evening and party at Lauren's house after the blessing. I love all my family. Samantha, Tate, Maryn, Seth, Jackson, Clara, Daniel, and James.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Sea urchin

I think is looks kind of like lace.

Green Stroller

That is how Clara sits in her stroller. So she can suck on her feet.

New stuff

Clara's cute new highchair and Kelly's new computer! They are awesome. The screen is my favorite part of the new computer. It is so sharp and I love the wide screen.

My 2nd Apartment

I have complained a lot about it but our second apartment hasn't been all bad. I like that we can walk to the library, church, great harvest, and the green way. I have really liked our ward too. The Beetle is our neighbors and most of the time here the for rent sign is up.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Jackson

This is my sister's handsome baby Jackson. He just turned one. Big eyes and 6 teeth make a radiant smile. I love the white shirt and tie. So refined. He will be ready to pass the sacrament when the time comes.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Olivia

Cute Baby Olivia. What a sweetheart. She is going to be loved and protected so well by all her 4 older brothers. She is the new baby of my good friend Gina who was the Young Women Pres when I was the 2nd councilor.

Forsythia

Salt Lake is beautiful. Pocatello is still bare and brown. Parts of my family tried to go down to Thanksgiving Point to see the tulip festival but it was insanely windy. These were taken in my Mom's yard. Forsythia bush, chubby hand with dimples, and Clara with her bored face and looking very casual.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Blueberry Pie Birthday

Kelly is the greatest husband in the world! He doesn't like cake as much as pie so I made him a blueberry pie today. Raw ingredients on the bottom and the finished product on the top! Happy Birthday Kelly! I love you.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Asparagus

Asparagus is in its peak right now. We had it for dinner last night!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Feathers

I am a worrier. I have been working on putting my trust in the Lord and not stressing about money, food, cloths, and where/how we are going to live. I went out on my back porch to take some photos and I found that a pigeon had been killed and eaten. There were feathers all over the place. It was kind of similar to this post. Like last time I though of Luke and Matthew.

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father knowing. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

I know that the Lord is mindful of everyone and cares deeply for us. Don't worry.

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Aimee

This darling girl is part of our Family Home Evening group. She is three months and just a sweetheart. She has the longest eyelashes and big beautiful eyes, obviously.

Saturday, April 05, 2008

Sprouting

Peas Basil on top, Morning Glory on bottom.
Morning Glory, Basil, Peas, and Forget me Nots have sprouted. I am so excited. I know it is early if they don't make it is OK. I plan to just keep them all in pots and inside for a while.

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Projects

I have a couple of projects going. A stack of blankets to be hemstitched and a sampler. I will show the sampler again when it is finished.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Danny & James

My Nephews. Handsome boys don't you think.

on Brookshire Road

I like all the different directions the lines on the house were going with the round shapes of the fake plant. The second is of Tulip leafs. I also thought the Dusty Miller looked really cool. Doctor Seuss-ish.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Blue Eyes

I made it a point to wait for a while before I posted another photo of Clara. I doubt that I have waited long enough but I tried.