Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Lots of parties and programs. Here are a few pictures.

Degen Returns!

Degen returned home from his mission today. He looks so good. We are so glad to have him back and so proud of him!

Addy's Birthday!

Addy turned 7 years old today! Can't believe it. What a special little girl she is. She had an American Girl doll birthday this year. Here are a few pictures from the party!

We just returned from our annual Lake Powell trip. We had so much fun! The weather turned out great, we were a little worried the first day but after that is was beautiful. We love spending the week with our family and seeing the changes each year in our grandchildren. What a blessing they are to us!

Happy 4th of July!

We spent the day at Jen and Ryan's. We went to the Freedom Festival in Provo. Lots of fun. We got up early and went to a hot air balloon launch. It was early but well worth it! Loved it! We went to the parade after that. Then to Jen and Ryan's for a barbeque. It was a great day! We are so grateful for this wonderful country that we live in and the freedoms we enjoy. God Bless America!

Memorial Day Picnic

We had our annual Memorial Day Picnic at Debbie and Sam's house today. What a great day! Debbie and Sam really know how to throw a party! Here are a few pics from the party...

Easter at Grandpa Ratcliffe's

We celebrated Easter at Grandpa Ratcliffe's on Saturday. The weather wasn't great so it was an indoor picnic. It was all good! We had the easter egg hunt downstairs! It is always nice to get together! Happy Easter all!

Happiness is...

So Sara reminded me I had been tagged so here are the things that make me happy...

Happiness is...
my 5 beautiful grandchildren who remind me what it is to be young again.




Happiness is...
my wonderful children and their spouses and knowing that I am sealed to them forever...

Happiness is...
my best friend, my husband, who loves and supports me unconditionally...

Happiness is...
waking up in the morning and hearing the birds chirping out my window and knowing spring is finally here! (I think, we would never know from the weather yesterday!)

and last but not least-

Happiness is...
having a firm testimony of the gospel and knowing that Jesus Christ is the Savior.

Sydney's Blessing Day

Today was Sydney's blessing day. What a great day! She is such a darling baby and a special blessing to our family. Aunts, uncles, cousins, grandma and grandpa and even 2 great grandpas and one great grandma were in attendance. We love you Sydney!

Faith's Birthday!

Today we celebrated Faith's 2nd Birthday. What a little darling she is. I think she was a little overwhelmed with it all but she caught on! She is really into Elmo these days and so of course it was an Elmo party. Her cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents, and even her great grandparents were there to help her celebrate. We love you Faith! What a blessing you are to us!

Sydney has arrived!

Our little grandaughter, Sydney, arrived on January 27th. She weighed 8 lbs 4 oz, 21 inches. She is perfect. Mom and baby seem to be doing great! We are so thankful for this new addition to our family. Here is the first picture!

Zac's 4th Birthday!

Today we celebrated Zac's 4th Birthday. I can't believe he is four years old. He had a transformer birthday party. There was someone there to paint faces, as you can see from the pictures. Grandma and Grandpa even got theirs painted! Check out the picture of the kids trying to pull the pinata apart, it just would not break! Lots of fun! We love you Zac!