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."

I WAS busy in March!

The month of March came marching in and oh my goodness just one more day and "poof" it will be gone! As I enter this post and add pictures of the month I see that I have been busy and occupied with family and play. I like my days filled to the brim with family! In the Price family the month of March is one of our biggest when it comes to celebrating birthday's and anniversaries.



My younger brother Val turned 50 this month. Dad, Mom, Ruth and I were lucky to spend some time with him on his special day as he blew out the candles on his cake. We love you Val and Happy Birthday!



Ruth, Lisa and Amanda hosted the Bridal Shower for my future daughter-in-law Jennifer. It was such a fun gathering! Great food, great family and we met many new faces and friends. We had such a great turnout! Andy and Jennifer received some really nice things. Thanks everyone for your support!



The week of March 15th Dad, Mom and I flew to Portland, Oregon to visit Nancy, Jim, Erin and Ali. We drove out to Cannon Beach and spent 3 glorious sunshine days. We couldn't have asked for better weather! The sounds and smell of the ocean blessed me with renewed hopes and dreams.



Dad, Mom and I lodged at The Blue Gull Inn. The rooms have all been remodeled recently and the bathroom has a jetted garden tub. Dad and Mom decided to try it out. They are so adorable! Look real close and you can see the mischievous sparkle in Mom's eye!



Nancy and Jim on an early evening stroll with their dogs - Ozzie and Dash. I love this photo of Jim and Nancy.



Dad and Mom standing water's edge at Cannon Beach Oregon. We bid beautiful Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock goodbye.
Thank you to the Clark Family for such a great vacation visit and we will see you again soon!

So now I look forward to April 3rd, Andy and Jennifer's wedding day. I will post photo's of their celebration day.

Where did March go?

I looked at the calendar this morning to type a date on some documents and I am amazed that the month of March has almost come to an end and taken its final bow. Where have I been? What have I done?

I know many of you have commented on my absence. I have been so busy with plans for the wedding of my son coming up in just a few short days and a wonderful visit to Portland and Cannon Beach Oregon. I better bring some pictures and share some experiences before the month gets away from me. I will do that tomorrow. So hang in there with me. I shall return tomorrow.

It's March!

I am giddy that the month of March has arrived! Today the sun is shining and the sky is a beautiful blue with one or two fluffy clouds floating by. I'm just sure that this beautiful day was made just for me! Nothing new or different is planned or happening, but I feel that this day is a Celebration!



I am so grateful for the early morning sounds of spring, the chirping and morning songs of the birds outside my bedroom window, the heads of my daffodils poking up out of the cold ground and the "popcorn" buds that are breaking out on the shade trees in my yard. The air in the morning even smells fresh and new. In Utah we could still have a couple "surprise" snow fall days but who cares when we are so blessed with a day like today! Today is a good day!

Some of My Favorite Things . . .

I surround myself with verses and sayings that promote positive thinking. During a time in my adult life I was sure that I was the only one on this imperfect earth that had sadness and heart ache. But figured out how untrue and decided that I had to change my way thinking. Thus the reason why I live each day with the mantra - "Positive In, Positive Out".

If you have ever been in my home you see framed sayings, magnets and such things scattered around. One such saying is from Helen Keller. She felt things deeply from the heart. I love this saying.



My sister gave me this beautiful pendant- "God Bless My Sister", and I love it so much it hangs in one of the archways of my home so I can look at it each day and remember the warm feeling of love I had when she gave it to me.



I enjoyed a week in Sedona Arizona this year with my sisters, Bonnie, Ruth and Nancy. We gather as bojarunan every 2 years and learn, feel, and experiance from each other. We also give from our hearts. My sister Nancy gave each of us this beautiful cut hanging glass. She is personally aquainted with the artist who crafted the art piece and I have mine hanging in a place where the air from my heater or air conditioner blows to send the pieces of glass into musical sounds. In the spring/summer I hope that when I have my french doors open the crisp air will send the melodic sounds through my kitchen to my heart and soul.



With Valentines Day my heart felt the love from so many who send me cards, gifts and sweet messages of love. These are a few of those tokens. What a treat! I bought .75 cents worth of gummy hearts to treat myself for Valentine's Day not knowing that I was going to be showered with such love. It ended up being such a fun day!