Kids Again!

We spent October 2nd through the 8th in sunny California! We felt like kids again for a few lovely days at Disneyland where dreams really do come true! We just relaxed, enjoyed everything, and forgot all about all of a responsibilities and worries. It was magic! We met Jason, Melinda and our adorable grandchildren Laura and Sara at our hotel in California on the 3rd. We were ready to start the day at a Character Breakfast in the park on October 4th to celebrate Laura's 5th birthday day celebration....in Disneyland...Wow...what a day it was...from morn to night we walked and ate great food, went on fun rides, bought gifts for the Birthday girl and had one very exciting and fun day sharing lots of memories, love and hugs and kisses and just plain old fashioned FUN! Whew! we packed so much into just one day that ended with a parade and chocolate cake and some tired grandkids and sore feet for the adults! Laura had the best ever birthday and we were so glad that we were invited to the Birthday Party! What a blast!

Jason, Dan and Linda at the end of the day..we were draggin' but it was fun!

Of all the fun rides at Disneyland the good old "carousel" was still among the favorites.

Happy Birthday Laura.. and, yes, the cake was delicious!!

In between days in the park, Dan and I enjoyed a few rays at Newport Beach.

Sunday Blessings

We had a memorable experience at Laura's Primary Program on Sunday. Laura had been asked to open the program with a talk and a song by the Primary President. She was confindent, composed and adorable as she gave her talk. Her talk was about Grandma Jo and her passing away. She said that she felt bad but not that sad because she knew that she would see her again. It was an amazing talk given from her heart and we felt that we had been taught by our dear granddaughter the message of the gospel that families can be together again. The night that Grandma passed away Laura wanted to sing I am a child of God to grandma. We all stood around Mom's bed as Laura sang to her. It was such a tender moment. Laura ended her talk by sharing that story and then she sang I am a child of God solo. Tears were in my eyes and throat as I listened to her sing. It was beautiful and brought back the memories of that night in December when mom slipped through the veil.
Thank you Laura for honoring Grandma Jo in you talk and in your song. We will always remember that special day.