Ho Hum

So much has happened in the last few weeks, yet so much has stayed the same.  Life goes on and that is a good thing, but it is also hard to understand at times.  Since my Mom passed away I have become more aware of my own mortality and what I want to do with the rest of my life.  I am in major transition right now and I have to say I am really looking forward to the changes coming my way.  There are so many things I want to see and do and experience.  I have 250 more days until I retire and start the next phase of my life.  I am ready and can't wait for the adventure to begin!

On my way home from church on Sunday I took this picture near my house.
I love this time of year when everything is green and so pretty.  I seem to be
more aware of the beauty around me these days.

I made several of these for my friends who were so good to me
when my Mom was sick and when she passed away.  It is such a
blessing to have good friends in your life.



I made this countdown and put it above my computer at work so I could see it everyday.
It has become the highlight of my day to erase the day and change it!

And how could I possibly not post pictures of these four adorable, sweet little
monkeys who make me smile everyday!!

Siblings



Karen, Russ and me in 1952

My Mom

                      Mom with 1st Great Grandchild
                       Jackson Stewart Patrick June 2004              Mom in 1934 - Age 17

Amy Eleanor Wells Hedlind
Dec 17, 1917 - Apr 12, 2012
Age 94



Happy Easter

Coleman

Easter Cookie made by Megan

I love Oreos!

I thought this was so funny!

Change

Spring has arrived??

Today is the first day of spring but all I see is snow.  At least for now.  In Utah it is still snowing but the weather is changing and will be in the 70's this weekend. Of course I will be back in California by then.  I am enjoying the snow - it is so pretty and there has not been that much.  Just enough to enjoy and not so much that we have been cooped up inside. 

Looking out the front door on Monday morning

Cute little Owen

Fascinated by a caterpillar

Lincoln!

Megan getting a head start on Easter cookies

Jordan's little family

Coleman showing me his puppet

Lincoln and Owen

Reading to Jack & Lincoln

Coleman, Lincoln & Jack all decked out in green for St Patrick's Day