Jude William Maeser's 3rd Birthday

  

Christmas 2021

 

Our Book Group met at Julie Gardner's home on December 21st. Her fireplace decoration is spectacular so I had to take a photo. Mindy Wilson hosted the DUP meeting on December 15th and I loved her Shore collection of Santas.  Everything was lovely.

On December 10th Julie and Tom had us come to their home for dinner (delicious), then we went to St. Ambrose Catholic Church for a choral concert.  This was our Christmas gift from them. The concert was beautiful and top quality and brought a beautiful spirit for the Christmas season.  We wore masks. 

On the 18th Julie had her annual Grandma Night with her cute grandkids. They went sledding, ate great food and played fun games. They did not spend the night this year. 

On the 10th we had a nice snowstorm for which we were very grateful. We love our beautiful views. 

On the 19th, we had a "Family Christmas Moment" over Zoom, organized by Emily. It was a great idea, but there were a lot of technical difficulties. Wayne sang "O Holy Night" and I made a movie of it with slides of the nativity. It went well. 

2021 Christmas Card

I decided to use a photo of each of our grandchildren for our Christmas card this year. 

Katelyn's Baby Shower

It is always a joyful time when I am with Katelyn and Paige. The Maesers are wonderful hosts and we had a really good time. It is heart-warming that Katelyn wants to name her child after Cherie. So Lucy Cherie is the chosen name for this coming baby girl due on February 2nd.  

Lagoon with Family

 What could be better than to have Kim's people and Melissa's come to Lagoon. I had such a good time being with them.  Lagoon was fun, as usual. 

Sister Paige St. John Returns from the England London Mission

The new Salt Lake International Airport is stunning. It was fun to be there but it couldn't compare to the joy of meeting Paige as she returned from her mission.  It was also great to see all the St. John family especially because it has been so long since we have seen Spencer, Shelby and Hayden. 

Paige gave an exceptionally spiritual talk full of faith and her love for Jesus Christ. It was a rich experience for each of us. She had an interesting mission - doing her MTC training at home, then was waiting to go to England which was not possible because of COVID. She was sent to Arcadia, California for two months and finally was able to go to England to serve as a Hyde Park Visitors Center missionary in London, England.  

After the sacrament meeting in her Bountiful ward, we met at the Ridgewood at Maple Hills clubhouse to eat and to allow all of us to gather and congratulate Paige on her service. After Paige left on her mission, Kari & Kendyall moved to Saratoga Springs so this was a great option as a place to visit with her. Everyone helped make the gathering nice. Julie & Tom set up all the tables and chairs, Lauren did all the decorating, and everyone brought food to share. I especially liked the chicken salad croissant sandwiches Kari & Kendyall provided. It was wonderful that Dave & Chantel drove up from St. George even though they had to return the same day. I love Chantel's efforts to support all of us. Paige is a light with an especially joyful, optimistic spirit. She is starting CNA training now. Her goal is to become a nurse. 

Gorgeous Autumn in Utah

 

This year the leaves have been surprisingly extra beautiful.

Levi Easton Lancaster

 On 3 October 2021, Levi was born to Ciera & Seth Lancaster in St. George, Utah. 

I think Greyson and Whitley are thrilled to have a new baby brother. 

Mother and child are doing very well.

Conference Breakfast - October 2021

 

Conference Breakfast was at Melissa & Jeff's this October.

Lots of good food, great people and marvelous spiritual strengthening.

Tanner David Markel - High School Graduation

 

Tom's CCIM Hall of Fame Award Banquet at Grand America

 

Such a beautiful and fun evening. 

Especially nice to be together again after a year and a half of separation. 

Zack & Ryleigh Wedding

We are thrilled to have Ryleigh Hibbs marry Zack. She is a sweet girl.

It is always a bonus when these seven siblings are all together and we can be there too. 

Such a busy time for Chantel & Dave - two weddings within two months.

Third Sunday Dinner at Julie's

 It has been way too long.  So happy to be together again, although with a smaller group.

Conference Breakfast

 

Not like usual, but still a wonderful time together with Tom & Julie at their place with the Mott's joining.

The food was incredible and everyone enjoyed being together. The Conference messages were inspirational. There was much encouraging embracing diversity in the Church and showing that we are indeed a world-wide church.  Sharon Eubank was terrific, as usual.

Juan & Tyra's Wedding

It was so fun to be together again. Juan was deeply touched and humble. Tyra was lovely. She is a wonderful person and we are happy to celebrate her addition to our family. The dancing was so fun, especially because Miguel is full of life and happiness and Mason is an awesome dancer.  Most amazing of all were Chantel and Dave who made the wedding celebration just as Tyra wanted and did everything to make this wedding a beautiful occasion. We loved being there. 

Together Again with the St. Johns