Let the Adventures Begin

Despite the pre-winter temperatures here in Calgary, my first day back on the ground got off to a beautifully warm start. I had a great night's sleep, and started today at the Calgary Temple, with Laura. It was a wonderful session, standing room only, and my perspective was lifted a little higher...so wish that others in my life could receive the peace and understanding of the Temple. I will continue to pray for this.

 

 

After a few errands, packing,  and loading the car we were off on our Utah adventure...the plan was for an overnight drive....and for the most part it was a great long drive except for some.......

 

 

SNOW

 

             CRAZIEST PART OF THE DRIVE WAS BLOWING SNOW THROUGH MONTANA!!!

We arrived in Logan Utah by 7:30ish, and our first stop was a quick visit with Jeremy's niece Brianna.

 

We then did a walk down memory lane for Laura and Jeremy and visited the Meyer family homestead to take some photos. The home was sold earlier this year when Jeremy's grandparents moved to live with his family in Washington.

 

 

After photos, we ducked into Ogden to meet the Hepworth's darling little baby,Cole and Momma Lindz. Then on to have lunch and a car wash with buddy Jeff

 

an amazing milk shake!!

 

 

.....from there it was off to Jeremy's Aunt and Uncle...Mavis and Phil. We received a lovely warm welcome, and the young folk took a much needed rest !! I got to visit with Mavis...an amazing quilter.....she even let me photograph many of her creations. I would love to sew with this lady!!!! We headed over to another cousins...Camera ( Ca...mee...ra) to attend an outdoor/movie school activity. We visited for a bit, but weren't really dressed for the chilly night. It was good to hit the bed early.

 

Lots of fun with these cuties

Cotton candy couple!!

 

and this was just the first day!!!

More to follow

Here I go again.....Gypsy on her way

I'm running away again....some see it as another Jackie adventure, but no I'm running away. I feel like I have a huge question mark in my life and sometimes I need to stand way back and get some perspective. Yesterday, began another perspective....It is also another check mark in my life list to travel to attend General Conference once again...So here I am once again at Stanfield airport, bags in hand...and a warm smile and lots of love waiting for me at the end of this day of flying

 

 

Ready to leave....cute hugs in Ottawa

 

 

 

Ottawa airport sights

 

Last leg of the journey...here I come Calgary

 

Our sweet stewardess

 

Oh.... how I love to see clouds

 

here comes the luggage

Together again

 Love getting photos from home...second week of gymnastics

 

 

 

My favorite pose

 

Ending the night at Earls...yummy supper

Feels good to be with these two!!
Temple in the morning

Farewell September

A good reason for keeping this blog, besides my memory, is that it kind of organizes me at the end of the day. It's been a busy two days...playing with Olivia...and organizing for my next adventure. Tomorrow, Wednesday, I head back to the west  to connect with Laura and Jeremy. From Calgary we head south to Salt Lake City to attend General Conference. Check another thing off my list of 26. Should make for some good memories.

Back to the present....lookie lookie....

I am LOVING my new envelope punch board....it is amazing....here are samples of some creations

The presents are in the envelope!!!

Olivia and I had a wonderful walk on Monday



Grateful for the right to exercise my vote

 

 

 

Arrrrrg....time for lunch

 

 Planning her escape???

What a character

 

Tuesday morning busyness...got all the way up and Nanny said it was time to go!!!

 Off we headed to the chapel for a morning of quilting. Sadly, Olivia's quilting buddies didn't make it this week....but she had a fun time all on her own...and we all enjoyed her antics.

 

 

 

May I help ??? She actually picked up all of the extra pieces that had found their way to the floor.

That was hard work ladies.....didn't make it home awake

The afternoon was none the less quiet, and I got more packing done....just about ready......feeling excited.