Grandma's Birthday

For my birthday this year, Mark, Andrea, Heidi, Ethan and I went to Disneyland. It was a beautiful October day - meaning good weather and small crowds. The kids had a blast and the adults didn't poop out. The little kids rode everything they wanted at least once, sometimes twice, and the "big" kids (Mark & Andrea) even got to go off a few times and ride an adult ride. All in all, we had a blast. Ethan loves to tell how Brer Fox tried to take his shoes off. His favorite ride is the Teacups - and he loves to spin. Heidi loves Big Thunder Railroad. She got to ride that with her dad.

Mel Nell

Melanie is currently back at her home away from home - BYU. In addition to a full load of classes, she works at Victoria's Secret and Los Hermanos Restaurant. How she works two jobs and keeps up her studies, I'll never understand - but she does. She enjoys hanging with friends, watching and quoting movies (test her sometime) and cooking for friends. She makes awesome desserts and enjoys going the extra mile for her friends. I love her being there but miss her terribly.

Marsha-Marsha-Marsha

Nursing was always Marsha's dream. She graduated from Bakersfield College last May and then passed her state boards. She is a Registered Nurse and loves it. She and Scott moved to Fresno so Scott could complete his engineering degree. Marsha was hired at Kaweah Delta hospital and just recently completed her initial orientation. She has been assigned to ICU and has a couple more weeks of orientation there and will soon be on her own. Go Marsha!

Matthew Update

Matt has followed in Brad's footsteps and works for the Department of Corrections. He seems to enjoy it, although his current assignment is "VR". That is vacation relief and from week to week his hours and days off change. It is a duty everyone must endure for about 9 months. Although he works at Wasco with Brad, he had made his own name there and is well respected. He's already accumulated his own stories! We love him and Jackson, his dog.

Mark & Andrea Update

Just a quick update on them. Mark is currently employed by the State of CA at No Kern prison. He works in same industry as Matt and Brad, but instead is using his MIS Degree and works in the computer support department. Andrea works full-time, goes to school and is applying for the nursing program next semester. In addition to being great parents to Heidi and Ethan, they have a bearded dragon lizard named Jackie Chan and Dulce, their dog and her three puppies. Anyone interested in a cute puppy?

Grandma's Pride and Joy

Every grandmother knows their grandkids are the best - and obviously I am no exception. Heidi and Ethan are precious. Heidi is now almost five and just started to preschool. She is rapidly learning her A,B,C's and writing things all the time. Soon she'll learn to put them together to actually spell words. Ethan is a joy! Such a sweetheart. He enjoys swimming lessons - which I got a chance to watch last Saturday. After each task, he looked back over his shoulder, gave me a big grin and swam on. Heidi is enrolled in beginning gymnastics this year. They are truly the apples of my eyes. It makes you wonder what you really did before grandkids??!!

My Little Sweeties

Since it is almost Halloween time, everyone starts thinking about costumes and candy.... well, here is my most favorite picture of both combined. Although my children probably won't speak to me after posting this, it will always have a soft spot in my heart. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Missionary Update

For those who don't know, Michael headed to the "land down under" in January of this year to serve his mission in Melbourne East Mission. He has been out now over 9 months and doing very well. He was just made a senior companion this week and is serving in the bush area of Benella. Members there, just like here, need a push now and then to get the work going and he is there to motivate them. If you are interested in writing him the address is Elder Michael Moyes, Australia Melbourne East, 628 Canterbury Road, Vermont, VIC 3133 AUSTRALIA. He loves mail - what missionary doesn't?!

Wait til my kids see this!!

Yep! About now my kids have either fainted from shock or are still reading to see what in the world I am about to write.....stay tuned. This should prove interesting!