what do we do all day?

I always tell the grandchildren that my favorite subject in Elementary school was recess. When  I taught school in LA. California, I taught kids how to play. Well, it really sounds easier than it is. So, this summer we are going to have "granma school" .Will it just be recess? Well, we shall see!

This is Jim's way of playing. He continues to work on his solar experiments, only this time it is taking up  the driveway! And where will it end up? And who will benefit from this very large circle of ..stuff.??

This is what I love!! happy, energetic, kids!

Peter at his dance festival 

Victoria at her dance 

Erik showing off his upper body strength

Karissa cheering

Kallie dancing

Layla singing and dancing

Calvin at his piano recital Izaak 

And many others who I havent shown either because I dont have their permission ( like the teenagers!) or I just didnt get the shots on my cell phone. I am still needing help moving photos around and getting them on this blog. but. I want you all to know that you are all LOVED and BLESSED with so many wonderful talents, many of which are felt in the way you love your family.

more dancing memories along with memories of love, talent and, skills

Visiting family in Michigan is always exciting and filled with great memories. This time I got even more chances to see the talent, skills and love.

Every day Valerie teaches preschool at Red Bell. Since there is a 2 hour time change, I take my time to get ready and go to school with Val and then during her teaching time I run errands, work out and help teach! I love being and seeing her teaching.

Karissa had a talent show in which she showed her cheering and singing skills

Next we got to see Victoria at her track meet and play with the boys.

In between I knitted and did 20,20 ,20 with the boys

most memories in dance are Victorias. She is strong, flexible, flowing, always great arms and dedication to progress in her talent. I am filled with joy to see her talent.

and lastly I got to celebrate Mothers Day with Valerie, She brings me love everyday when she sacrifices her time to share the little things of her life. We talk, laugh, workout, and bare our souls, I love being with her and her family.

Dancin Queen and other Milestones this month

 This time of year brings so many great events to attend. The top photo is Kallie dancing with Copa, Then we got to go to Tanner and McKennas wedding and see more grandkids

We have had graduations and still some to come, a wedding and many dance events.
 Since my birthday last month I have been in training mode and while listening to Abba I reworded,  Dancing Queen, only seventy! ( not seventeen,,if you dont recognized the song!)

Here is Layla in Newies, She sang and danced and even did gymnastics!

The Tanner/Mckenna wedding 

brought Chatterley cousins and family together for their Seattle Temple marriage.

Most proud of Karina getting pinned at UVU in her nursing ceremony. Just a few days later, she finished her first 1/2 Iron man in St, George. As she says, she finished first  in her category.. mother of 7 and just pinned nursing student! 

Yesterday our Morrison girl cousins got together to honor our family, We got caught up on travels and missions, We missed our cousin Claudia who just started serving in the Nauvoo temple. And we miss our cousin Sharon who passed several years ago, But we did get to visit with our oldest relative, Lee Morrison. He is my mothers brother. What I remember about him is,,, riding his bike to the library and picking fruit and veggies from his garden! He has shown us just how healthy his life still is!!

Jim and I continue to try to attend most family activities. There have  been alot in the last few weeks! I didnt get photos on my phone ( when I dont use my phone, I still cant figure out how to get them on my blog !!!) of Logans great track run at BYU and Karina's 1/2 Ironman, and many other sporting events.