It seems the older I get the harder it is to remember things and the more things I have to remember. One of these is birthdays of my kids, spouses, grandchildren, extended family, friends, etc. I use to just keep it all in my brain, but now that doesn't seem good enough. So I created a Birthday/Anniversary Calendar to help me remember. I still have more names and dates to add, when I find some more hearts, but until then, this will help me keep on track.

I have been enjoying my calling as primary chorister. It has been a long time since I have spent so much time preparing for a primary calling. I'm enjoying making posters, games, and being creative with teaching songs. My goal is to figure out how to get the boys to sing. This is about the 7th time I've had this calling, but the last few times have been very short term. You would think by now I would have it together. I'm grateful for all the blogs I've found, that help spur my ideas (see the side of my blog for some of these if you are interested).

I am also keeping busy with Independent Study Classes through BYU. They keep me very busy. I just took my first College Algebra test and received at 95%, I am very excited about that as I haven't had a math class for about 30 years and this is a pre-calculus class and I basically started from scratch except knowing my times tables and other basic items.

Alex is doing well in Texas and will reach his 1/4 mark in a few days. It's hard to believe he's been out that long, and yet I miss him so much.

Trevor just finished a great season with the JV Basketball team. He ended up being one of the lead scorers for the team, and always put forth his best effort.

Spencer just finished his first play "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" where he had a minor, but essential part.

Both Trevor and Spencer are looking forward to an exciting Track Season that starts practices this week.

Ken is busy as the Young Men's President and work, and of course keeping up with BYU Basketball.

Well March is just around the corner and spring will be here soon. So on to more adventures, challenges, and the joys of life.

First Granddaughter Arrives

Kamry Renae Bennett arrived on February 2 after a long induction. In the end it went quickly and Selina did very well. She was born at 6lb 6oz and 20 inches long. She is just adorable in pink and is a very good baby. She sleeps alot and is quite content. Richie wasn't too sure about her but really liked to look at her, just not to touch her. It took a few days to convince him to hold her a little so we could get a picture. Grandma is back home now to take care of the boys, but misses Richie, Kamry, Selina, and Bobby. We had a busy week and everyone was amazed that Selina and Baby were at church on sunday. Like mother, like daughter I guess.












Proud Big Brother
First Day At Church

Richie and I had a great time reconnecting and had a great adventure on Wednesday climbing Poston Butte mountain. Trevor did is Eagle Project here and I wanted to see if they had finished the sign that goes on the top of the mountain, so Richie and I set out for the top unplanned as you can see by Richie's shoes. About half way up, he wanted to turn around, but I urged him on. He decided he had to stop every few feet-pick up a rock-and toss it. It took awhile to get to the top, and then no sign. Richie wasn't sure it was such a great experience. If we talked about it he would get sad, and insinuate Grandma made him go all the way to the top. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Mountain in the distance
Inappropriate hiking wear

Making it to the top!

Back to the car, Yeah!