Wow! Eight grandchildren and three more on the way!

I never imagined that I would have so many grandchildren so fast. Years ago, David and I predicted that we would have 15 grandchildren. If my children keep it up we will easily pass that number. It's amazing how love doesn't divide -- it multiplies. I can hardly wait for the birth of each of them. We have the four older kids -- Eric, Shae, Tyler and Audrey; the three toddlers -- Rylee, Eliza and Keagan; and by June we will have the four babies -- Dax, Camille, baby girl Matheson and baby Lindberg.

I was just listening to my very favorite Christmas song -- "Heavenly Choirs"...must have had children singing along when they came to the earth...." and thought of my beautiful grandchildren. Being around them is like being in heaven for me. I love each one of them so very much!


This picture was taken the end of October when everyone was home for Sunday dinner. Again, it reminded me that together is truly the best place to be!

Tag -- You are it!

I've been tagged before, but I have never taken the time to respond. This time I will because it's a tag about my husband -- the man of my dreams. I would love to tag anyone else that wants to brag about their guy. Here's a picture of him supporting me at Girls Camp.



* Where we met – At his missionary homecoming from Guatemala / El Salvador.
* How long we dated before we got hitched – Four days. Not recommended but it worked for us.
* How long have we been married – 32 amazing years in December!
* What's my favorite feature about him – His hands and arms – the way his hugs make me feel secure and loved.
* What's my favorite quality about him – The strength of his integrity and the way he supports me in anything I want to do.
* What's his nickname for me – Cookiehead (not sure why...haven’t heard it in a while)
* His favorite color – Green (check out the color of his boat)
* His favorite food – Steak and potatoes, popcorn, ice cream, Dr. Pepper
* His favorite sport – Snowmobiling, motorcycling, boating
* Who said the L word first -- He did
* First kiss when and where – Day #3 of dating - in a church parking lot after lightning hit a power pole 30 feet away from us. Yes, I saw “fireworks.”
* Favorite couple thing to do – cuddle and...
* How many kids – 5 and soon to be 11 grandchildren
* His hidden talent – He loves to play with babies and little kids
* His age – 53
* His favorite music – Simon and Garfunkel
* What I admire most about him – I fell in love with his testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love his determination and his integrity.
* His favorite pastimes – Spending time at the cabin, watching sci-fi movies
* Will he read this – If I tell him I have updated my blog. I love you beyond words David!

My Grandkids on Halloween

Since I couldn't hang out with any of my grandkids on Halloween, I asked all the mommies to send me some photos for my memories. By the time David gets off work and we get to anyone's house, trick or treating has started. The kids aren't too interested in Pama and Papa anyway. They just want the candy! The Matheson kids were straight out of Star Wars -- Eric was a Luke Skywalker, Tyler was Yoda and Rylee was Princess Leia complete with a cinnabon wig. Talya and Ryan were Army guys. Dax went as a "little monster." Looks like he was one occasionally on Halloween night. Don't blame him one bit. On the Hansen side Shae was a "red witch," Audrey was a cowgirl and Eliza was a lady bug and a giraffe. Can you guess who Matt and Lindsay were? Too bad the costumes didn't sway the vote. Keagan went as a pumpkin. Erica wore a costume that made an announcement. If you don't get it, look for Keagan's message in the teal colored shirt....

David and I spent Halloween at a movie and dinner. We went to Su Casa and saw "Forever Strong." I highly recommend the movie (and the restaurant)!