DAVID

This is our David.

He is a really good guy.

David is a terrific athlete.

He played hockey as a kid.

He is turning into a pretty good skier.

David is a terrific Dad.

He watches over my grandchildren with great care.

He gives them love and protection.

I am very thankful for him.

ITS ALL ABOUT GRACE

Happy February 13, 2011

Ok, here we are. Nothing happening. Just saying Happy Valentines.

THE FLAG AND SEAL OF THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH

Utah became a territory in 1847. Statehood came in 1896. A state seal was adopted at that time.

A state flag was also adopted in 1896. It consisted of the state seal on a dark blue background. The design was changed several times in the next few years the last being in 1911. That final design should be on the current official flag. It appears that is not the case.

In 1922, a flag maker altered the seal and the new flag was inadvertently confirmed by the state legislature. Apparently they did not notice the change and that flag design has continued in use to the present.

While the error has been known to exist for some time, the Utah legislature is finally considering changing the flag back to its original, legal design.

Seems it ought to look something like this one.

Or maybe this.

Mary Velasquez Riley Seven Mile Elementary School

This lady is Mary Riley. She is an Apache woman. I taught at a school named after her my last year at Whiteriver. She gave her land to the school district for our school. She was a pioneer in education among the Apache people.

ADVENTURES IN PARADISE

Being the Grandmother is the best job on earth.

My favorite grandson.

He is kind and loving, gentle and tender. He is energetic and athletic and a real pleasure.

He loves the beach, trucks and tractors, water, swimming, and he can really strike a pose.

My three favorite people on the planet at one of our favorite places.

He is a fabulous brother.

Adios!

Last Thanksgiving

Turkey!

Grace is a pretty good little ocean kayaker.