Sunday, October 31, 2021

Craig and Jill come to visit

we love when family can get together. This time Craig and Jill came out for the baptism and stayed long enough that we could get together and share the love, The timing of the  visit was while I was at the Mercados so we couldnt get everyone together at my place when I returned and we really missed having Derek and family with us, and Austin. So many good laughs and fun, I returned with the sickness that Valeries family was passing around so I made a hugh pot of soup, Craig supplied  all the sandwich and chips and Karina brought dessert. It was hard to get a photo with everyone together as the kids were coming and going and we still dont do a great selfie!!!!

here we are trying to include our sis Terry in the visit, but since I didnt have a great voice Craig did most of the talking !!!

Prestons cute kids!

everytime I think of her cuteness I remember how much I think we have a similar look,,,,tan,  and tall~!!! (well I am not tall compared to Craigs  family, but I used to be!! before old age started pushing me down

little bro showing his team colors and me sporting (very discretely) BYU blue on game day

one more try at a selfie!. we loved having them come, Next time I hope to feel more in top of my game~~~

 

Sunday, October 24, 2021

sweet fall into Mercado family

loving the times to visit and play together

Jason is putting finishing touches on the recent addition, with the help of Luke and Erik!


I get to celebrate sweet 17 with some of Victorias friends


I also love seeing Kai with the marching band in the back side with the flags. And  I even got to help during the football game (keeping the band safe entering and exiting) and I loved the team spirit of the band members!! So happy for Kai~


Val and I loving  and Loyal~!!


Soccer games follow me all over the country and I love being outside sharing the sport and spirit.

more BYU team spirit with a view from the sun room and of course, Austin, Erik, Val and I


Birthday girl  Victoria and grannie

Music fills this home! we also have violin ,viola, and cello sounds that bring out peace and harmony
Homecoming weekend. this is Kai's group, She is near the top


Victoria and Max have been friends for a long time and what a better way to attend homing,,,with friends
the actual birthday is always fun to witness, Here is Victoria at 17
OHHH the joy of being together !

Erik takes a few extra moments to share his love before I fly back,, oHHH more joy 

Austin had FHE Come follow me, even the cat Luke feels the love and the spirit

Another fun evening at the school fall concert, both Kai and Victoria are playing and Austin and Erik get to listen and dream about playing with the orchestra one day

these trips are not only shared with family but I get new little friends each time I  go . I get to be "grandma" with Miss Valerie's students. This week I learned about nocturnal animals... I  love that I can continue to learn and grow together in wisdom and stature!!Lucky me!