LACMA

We went to LACMA a couple of weeks ago and had a fabulous time. 

 There were long yellow noodles to wander through...

...and a necklace made of legos.

I liked this nose jewelry. It was a cast of Lois Boardman's nose by Gerd Rothmann.

 

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer

Camille Pissarro

There was an exhibit of prints by Picasso which I found especially interesting because of the printmaking class I am taking.

I love Kandinsky...

...and Mondrian...

...and especially Calder!

Because of all his cubist work, some people think Pablo Picasso couldn't draw, but not true. 

This work by Mungo Thompson was fun...

...and we all enjoyed Chris Burden's Metropolis II.

It was fun (don't be fooled by the lackluster expressions) to watch from up above.

Trip to Provo

Last month, the five younger kids and I went to Provo for a couple of weeks to spend time with Rachel and Summer to keep them company while their husbands were gone, to send Gwen and Kelly to EFY, and for Summer and me to take a knife making class.

It was great to be together with all seven kids. We all missed having Stan with us, who stayed home to hold down the fort.

Naomi visited Mars, well, the Mars diorama at the Clark Planetarium.

 

Summer, also at the planetarium, tested the plasma ball with her nose.

We hiked up to Stewart's Falls, seeing pretty flowers on the way.

 

 

Can you find Rachel, Heather, Michael, Gwen and Naomi?

I have never done woodworking before, but...

Summer and I had SO MUCH FUN making knives and other tools.

Here are the three knives, two lifers, spatula and folder I made.

Here is Summer camouflaged by her dress on the big sleeping bag Rachel let the kids use while we were there.

It was a wonderful trip! 

Covenants

Covenants are important for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In the past year and a half, our children have reached milestones and made covenants.

Naomi was baptized a member of the church.

She had lots of loved ones around her.

 

Rachel received her endowments in the St. George Temple.

Summer received her endowments in the San Diego Temple.

We sure love our children!

Happy anniversary Rachel and Jason!!!!!

Another short post on another long and wonderful two days. Oh my, I am so happy for Jason and Rachel! They got married a year ago today.

Their wedding colors were coral and navy - so gorgeous! The goldfish centerpieces were fun.

Rachel decorated the wedding cake with fresh flowers.

They had lots of different cakes, fruits and sauces. It was hard to wait for all that deliciousness!

There were silly siblings...

 

...best friends...

 

 ...and lots of smiles.

Especially on the bride and groom's faces - they were excited to get married the next day...

...in the Los Angeles Temple.

Aren't they a good looking couple? 

This picture just makes me smile :)

Michael was impressed with Rachel's gorgeous bouquet.

The blushing bride with her bridesmaids, from left to right - Jillian, Summer, McKenna and Lily.

Seeing all seen of my kids together just makes me happy.

Being with my daughter in the temple and seeing her marry the love of her life makes me happy, too!

We love you Rachel and Jason!!!

Happy anniversary Summer and Jake!!!!!

This is a short post on two very long and wonderful days. Last May 29th, Summer and Jake had their wedding reception...this way...

They were getting married the next day, on May 30th, 2015, so today is their first anniversary.

Summer came home for a month before her wedding to help get things ready. She made darling favors...

...and a guest book.

She painted letters...

...and made a lot of terrariums with dinosaurs using cherry jars from Dairy Queen. 

There were even dinosaurs on the cake.

She and Jake were (and are) very much in love.

I was (and am) so happy to see her happy.

The reception was at a church building nearby with an outdoor pavilion. It was a lovely evening...

...for celebrating and eating cake.

The next day, we were all back in our wedding finery to see them married In the San Diego Temple.

While we were waiting for Jake and Summer to come out of the temple (The adults were in the temple with them, but they have the bride and groom come out of a special door.) I took a few pictures. Here is my little flower girl with her flowers.

And Michael with some of my favorite people wearing his bow tie that matched the bridesmaid dresses.

Heather Gwen and Kelly were bridesmaids and didn't appreciate my camera.

Finally, they arrive!

Here is the wedding party....

...and a picture on the beach...

...and the happy couple looking off into their future.

We love you Summer and Jake!!!