HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIFFIN!!

Today is Griffin's birthday. I found these pictures in a folder called "Nana's 70th birthday! It was a lovely gift to find them. More to come.First, I must tell Griffin that his presents are coming next week when Bumpa and Nana drive to CA to be present for Griffin's Baptism.

Mmmm, we're excited Griffin!!

Griffin loves to dress or undress into T-shirts!

Here is Griffin at the beach when he was 5 yrs. old

With his favorite sister and cousins!!

Playing Softball! He looks professional!

At the bat.

In Hawaii, 2007

Here he is standing by his Dad watching all the others

play water baseball, at 5959 Oakhill.

Poking his head out to say "Good-bye" and moving on to California.

We love you, Griffin, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! See you in a week!!!

WHEN NANA IS ILL NOBODY FILLS IN!!!

Someone had a birthday last week while Nana was recovering from a very sick stomach.

Her MOM did not do her duty (step in if Nana is not gonna get it done!!) So the little birthday child is in this family picture. Find her if you can. She is sort of frowning but still cute.

Even though Nana was sick (UGH) Jenna climbed up in the bed to have Nana help teach her how to crochet. Sorry it never took. But Jenna was a love to care about her Nana so much.

Here is Jenna with her darling family looking like farmers.

With her two sisters. CUTE!!

Here's a darling picture of Jenna in 2000!

A darling picture of Jenna when she was 11 yrs.

Another good pic with her bro and sissy.

In early spring some years back Julie drove her family with Tatia's three youngest, and myself to Thanksgiving Point. It had not officially opened. Julie let the Youngsters and one old youngster climb all over Noah's Ark which was really a NO,NO!! We all had great fun!!

On the (forbidden to climb it)Noah's Ark at T.P.!! And a very happy belated BIRTHDAY to Jenna. We all love you, Jenna. Keep growing, keep doing your best, and remember Nana's famous last words - "Never give up, and never tell a lie!!"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CANDICE!!!

Those were the days. Fun in the sun at Newport Beach. On this occasion Cmp, at 18 mos. was left at the beach.I had left her with the children (they were all playing together.) I walked back to our beach rental to start dinner. As each child came in, none brought Candice. They all hurried back and found her sitting all alone slapping at the beach. Angels were watching!!

We were so thrilled to have this baby! I don't know - might be two wks old.

Adorable child at one year.

Here she is at 10 yrs. She had just won the privilege of being "Annie" in the Broadway hit at Promised Valley Playhouse in SLC. We had pictures taken, but I don't think I was given any of her "Annie" pictures.

This is the hairstyle I gave her to be Annie. Then we dyed it a beautiful RED!!

When CMP turned 12 We took our two "remaining at home" children on "A real vacation".
Drove back to a big lake in Missouri where Dad had a convention. We stayed at the Holiday Inns, along the way. In this picture the three of us have just left the cave in Mark Twains book, "Huckleberry Finn", I think. Those are fun memories.

Candice and Gil are married. I can't remember the year - but - it was a good year for all.

The three key players at the wedding!

This is the darling Juarez family now. Three children later. Happy Birthday CMPJ!

You make my heart say "Thank you"!!

Still Holding on to Your Thirties!

Happy Birthday to the Party loving Candice!

Enjoy your day in all the ways that you spend it!

An Invitation!

On Griffin's birthday, July 30th, he will be 8 years old! He is very excited. He has been "working" his birthday list for about 9 months. He constantly talks about it, and now it is 8 days away!

He will be baptised into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He is very excited about that too and he would like you all to attend!

DATE: Saturday, August 6, 2011
TIME: 5:00pm
PLACE: 614 W. Foothill Blvd. Arcadia

I don't know any of your travel plans, but I DO know that you will need to be in town the next day, Sunday, August 7th, IF you are going on the cruise! So, if you are around, we would love to see you! It will take less than an hour. Come if you can, and expect some luscious "sweetie" afterward!

ABOUT THIS BLOG!!

What is the reason for these delightful pictures?

Because they respond to the Family Blog!!

The rest of you should try it! YOU are not too busy!!

What can I say? Such a delightful couple.

Heather infused herself into the family so quickly that

we all thought she had been with us forever. And maybe she has!!

Anyway, she and Steven do enjoy being a part of the blog.

OK, Here's Nana, in her beauty days, about the time

when Bethany was my only grandchild and I loved her so.

Quinn has always seemed to do whatever he wanted.

And I am tickled that he seems to actually enjoy the blog.

We love you Quinn!

And last is beloved Candice. No blog seems finished

unless CMP replys. She, as well as Julie always gives an encouraging

and favorable answer!! I love you all. Yes, that means YOU!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STEVEN!!

Steven, at 7 yrs, I think. What a delightful picture.

It is his birthday today - Sunday 10 July. He is still

posing for delightful pictures nineteen yrs later!

Four happy boys with baby Quinn.

Steven and Christopher were best friends.

All of Stevens brothers were his best friends, I think.

Here is Chase and Steven playing at the river.

I hope this brings back GOOD memories!!

Here are four brothers. They have just run up a steep hill in Hawaii!

It appears as if they feel at the top of the gender heap!!

Both Steven and Christopher became Eagle Scouts on May 26

(Julie must write in the year.) Very proud of all my boys

who work hard enough to attain the Eagle Scout awards.

Now here is Steven, married and

Graduating with Christopher and Heather from BYU -

and I think Steven received his Masters certificate at this time.

Only one person missing from this picture - beloved Chase - on his mission.

Here the boys are in their graduation robes. Aren't they somethin!

Steven and Heather during their brief dating days.

Beautiful picture of Steven and Heather under the veil.

Married in the Mt. Timpanogoos temple and living happily ever

after anxiously waiting to welcome a tiny little bundle of love into their lives.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVEN!! WE LOVE YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!

Today is Matthew's 18th Birthday (July (I can't believe it)8, 2011.

I had to go through many folders to find pictures of him. Then I

had to recover him from other pictures where there were several people.

He is not one to get in the way of an active camera. But I think I captured

some really nice images of him. This is the way he pretty much looks right now,

except he looks a little more wild in real life. He is still happy and has a charming smile.

I can't remember when this pic was taken.

Both boys look really good.

Here is Matt with cousin Haley.

They are attending Candice and Gil's wedding and reception.

He looks very good here.

Matt and Sophie are on the Hawaiian Beach.

Matt looks ever so all-American!

Doesn't Matthew look nice in this pic.

I often wonder what goes through that head of his.

When he is around me he is rather quiet.

He is also very respectful. I enjoy seeing seeing him.

One more picture of Matt during a Thanksgiving Holiday.

Isn't he cute!! We love you Matthew. Happy Birthday!!

One more picture. I think he looks really good here.