Beautiful Spring!

Close your eyes and imagine . . .

I love Spring! I love the beautiful smells and sounds, the "popcorn" popping as buds on all the trees as they stretch towards the sun to feel the warmth and get ready to bloom. I love the early spring flowers, daffodils, tulips, sweet william and the hyacinth that are sure signs that spring is really here.

I slept with my window open just a crack so the sound of chirping birds would wake me. As I lay in my warm bed and listened I wondered to myself, what are they talking about so early in the morning?

I got ready for work this morning with a little skip to my step because the morning was so delightful. I feel such gratitude for the beauty and miracle of Spring. And now as I sit at my desk with my office window open just a crack, I continue to take in the sounds, smell the fresh air and thank my Father in Heaven for blessing me with such beauty and I am happy!

Wedding Day

My son Andrew D. Petersen was married to his sweetheart Jennifer Dickinson on Saturday April 3, 2010. The ceremony and reception was held at Millennial Falls Reception Center in Draper Utah. The day was magical and the celebration was enjoyed by many family and friends. They chose a Celtic theme for the wedding. Jennifer's family is Scottish and my family is Welsh. I had some fabric shipped to me from Wales- the Price tartan. I love it and I wore my family colors proudly!

Enjoy the photo's

The Wedding Cake


Andy and Jennifer with Grandpa and Grandma Price


Samantha- maid of honor and Tabitha- flower girl


Andy and Jennifer are married by Ruth Price - Andy's Aunt


Andy- Groom, Damon- Ring Bearer and Sterling- Best Man


Jennifer and Norman, daughter and father dance -
Andy and Janet, son and mother dance



Andy and Jennifer leave for their honeymoon.

I want to thank my family and friends for celebrating with us on this day. Many of you traveled far and came with your love, smiles and support and I love you so much for it. I am so happy to have Jennifer as my daughter-in-law and my beautiful grandchildren Samantha, Tabitha and Damon.

Goodbye March 2010

March 2010 came in like a Lamb and surely went out like a roaring Lion! We have had cold weather here in Utah and last night as a farewell song the heavy dark clouds dumped snow on the ground. It was beautiful watching the snow fall and trying to catch a snowflake on my tongue. I hope this is the last snow storm for this spring season.


I took this picture of the snow on my front lawn but wanted to capture the cute little daffodils with their bright yellow flowering heads bent to the snow, with hope that they will see sunshine today and have hope of spring. My wish for today is for spring weather. But I am reminded of the childhood rhyme - April showers bring May flowers.

My birthday was this month. It was a special birthday because I was born in 1955 and I turned 55. I woke up at about 4:30 and waited 15 minutes and then sang happy birthday to me because I was born at 4:45 in the morning. Goofy huh! I haven't lost my mind, I'm not going crazy (but if I do would you like to come along?) I just do silly things sometimes! Thank you to my family and friends who called, sang, sent messages and for all the wonderful gifts to help me turn another year older.


My sister Bonnie and her daughters gave me this plague with one of my favorite sayings. I love it and thank you for such a beautiful gift!


My dear friend gave me this wonderful book and since my birthday I prepare my hot cup of tea in the morning and read an excerpt from my Attitudes of Gratitude Book, to start my morning off right. A wonderful saying from the book found in a Fortune Cookie: "Stop Searching! Happiness is just next to you."