This sweet little guy is our newest addition.
He joined our family on June 22, 2022
He is so wonderful! I am so grateful for grandchildren and for the fun they bring into our family.
A Sweet New Bundle
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Blessings
This last year had a lot of challenges, but one really sweet and wonderful blessing was getting a new grandbaby boy!!
Our “Most Quoted” Alex and his sweet wife Amber became parents to this adorable little guy in August. He is such a blessing to our family and I’m so grateful he is here.
Reunion Time!
I have a dear friend named Julie.
She has been my best friend since high school. We have been friends for long enough that we have some pretty troubling and embarrassing stories of our time together. I am amazed we made it though some of them. I’m so thankful we did. She is a gem. So loyal, and generous, and fun!
We have had this friendship and history for years, before we both got married. Then we both got married the same year within a month of each other. Both of our husbands names are Brett. Only her hubby’s only has one “t”. We started having our children within a year of each other. Because we love each other and we like to be with each other, as our children were born, they became friends. The kids don’t quite match up as far as ages go, but each of our kids are very close to each other. We used to call them our chosen cousins.
Let me add here that she has lived 350 miles away from me since just after we both got married. You have to put a big effort in to stay best friends when you live far away from each other. Also, we used to write letters to each other, because it cost too much to call and talk. Now we have cell phones and communicating is easy.
Our children are all adults. Almost all of them are married. Most of the married ones are parents.
We haven’t had all our kids together for years. They are all so busy and when my darlin and I visit them, it’s usually just the two of us.
We told Natasha we were going to visit with our friends and have a reunion. She says, “Now how are we related to them?” Kelsey said, “We’re not.” Natasha said, “What!!! We’re not related to them?” Haha, we laughed and laughed. All this time she thought they were family. Well, they are! We chose them.
So we had a reunion this last week in a little town in central Utah named Marysvale. It is an old mining town. There are lots of trails for riding 4 wheelers and hiking. We had so much fun! All of our kids and their spouses and grandkids where there. Wow! We know how to multiply.
What a fun time we had! It was very crowded, noisy, and fun!
I love our chosen family. And my bestie Julie!
Eight is Great!
Today it has been eight years since I started my blog.
As I read through the blog, I am so happy that I have been able to share these stories and experiences with everyone!
I am so thankful that I have written them down.
They are a treasure to me.
My life and all that I have experienced is wonderful. Even the challenges have taught me so much. Some of the best things I’ve learned in the last eight years are:
1-Family is everything. I can’t imagine my life with out my family. Both the one I grew up in and the one I have with my Darlin. I feel blessed to have a sweet husband, wonderful children, and I am in love with my beautiful grandchildren. I’m thankful I have a blog full of memories of my family.
2-A knowledge of God and my Savior, Jesus Christ is a blessing in my life everyday. The gospel gives me direction, and hope for my life. 
3-I am so thankful for my ancestors. The family who came before me, and who paved the way so that life would be better for me. They left homes they knew, for the unknown. They gave up comfort for the challenge of a journey to a new life. I can’t imagine what they went through, but I am so thankful. I love them!
4-Grandbabies are the best!!! I am completely in love with them! They are my reward for not killing my kids. Haha. But seriously, how wonderful it is to have these sweet little people who I get to love, and spoil, and then send them home. It is the best!
Thank you for your visit to my blog!
I love to have you come.
Happy Birthday, Amber!!!
Happy Birthday to this amazing daughter-in-law!!!
I am so blessed to have you in my life!!!
Your are- a good student, beautiful, sweet, a guinea pig lover, fun, a hard worker, talented, sometimes stressed, mostly happy, patient, motivated, spiritual, a good teacher, a perfect match for Alex, huggable, thoughtful, a fan of U. of U., adaptable, responsible, and a forever lover to Alex!!
I hope all your dreams come true!!!
Love you, darling girl!
Happy Birthday, Flexy!!!
Happy Birthday to a sweet and loving son!!!
I am so blessed to have you in my life.
You are- a hard worker, a good provider, a chef, a handyman, patient, sensitive, strong, easy going, handsome, a good friend, spiritual, a good teacher, smart, responsible, quotable, slow and steady, my third child, so much fun, a sleep anywhere guy, my second son, a fan of South Africa, a giant soul, a soda lover, and a soda maker, a family guy, and a forever lover to Amber!
I hope you have the best of everything!
Love you, sweetie!!!
7
Today, it has been 7 years since I started my blog!
It’s my blogiversary!!
So here’s a list of 7 things I’ve learned blogging for 7 years:
1-Always remember why you do it.
I don’t spend a lot of time on other peoples blogs. I am trying my best to get a grip in my life and sitting on the computer all day doesn’t help. So if I don’t have a lot of visitors, because I’m not commenting all the time on others blogs, I’m ok with that. I am leaving a journal with stories and what not for my family and anyone else who would like to visit. I love you all!
2-Put your best foot forward.
Emily and Anthony’s cute socks and shoes on their wedding day!
I struggle sometimes. I prefer to not focus on complaining. It’s really not me anyway. I am a joyful person! I am always looking for the blessings in life.
3-Have variety.
If I always focus on one topic, it’s like I’m talking in a monotone voice. That’s not very fun! So it’s good to mix it up.
4-Be totally honest.
I am, what I am. I love to share what I feel and the adventures I’m having. Sometimes, life is challenging. Maybe if I share how I’m working through a challenge it might help someone else. Who’s to say…;)
5-It takes a lot of effort sometimes, and that’s ok.
Remember Dory? Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming!
6-“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.”
I am a firm believer that love conquers all. I don’t agree with everyone on the internet, and I know they don’t all agree with me, but we can be kind and show love for other humans when we communicate.
7-Sharing what matters most to me is fun!
Sunday’s really are Best! Family History is so fun! Missionaries make me happy! Beautiful Places are beautiful! My Darlin, First Born, Janet, Dream Come True, Most Quoted, Amber, Bonus Baby, Anthony, Grandbabies, and Tayzie mean the world to me! Someday this blog will be a treasure for the people I love, maybe it is already. Either way, it’s here and waiting for a visit from all!
Thank you for visiting! I hope you return often!
Love, Joy
Weddings are Wonderful!
Alex and Amber
What a beautiful day! They are married and it was wonderful!
Love!