Our youngest

grandaughter, Lucienne Idiart, was born 6 years ago today.

As I started this post to honor her on her birthday, I remembered that it is also the birth date of my blog. When I posted those first ever blog posts (pasted below),

I knew that our new grandchild would be wonderful. But I never could never have known what a joy she would be to all of us.   Tiffany sent this picture of her with the "S'mores Cupcakes" they made.  The cupcake is amazing, but even more amazing is that smile that lights up her whole face!

I wish I could just give her a hug like this one on the 4th of July. 

I love you, Lucienne!

Here are my very first blog entries, which the birth of Lucienne inspired.

Aug 29, 2008

Blessings

I went for a walk this morning which, in and of itself, is somewhat of a rare occurrence. I can't think of a more beautiful place in the world than my own neighborhood, with the Y Mountain to the east standing as a wall of protection (against what, I don't know, but it makes me feel secure anyway).

On this day, August 29, 2008, I had a special feeling in my heart knowing that within a few hours a new grandchild would come into our lives--another soul to love, nourish, and worry about. It made me want to write my feelings (another rare occurrence), so I thought I'd do it as a blogspot

And then on Aug 31, 2008, I wrote this:

Welcome to the world Lucienne!

Little Lucienne (Luci-n) Idiart came into the world on Friday, Aug 29 (which is also my oldest brother, Gary's, birthday). This is our eighth granchildren and fourth grandaughter. I've only seen her in pictures so far, but can't wait to travel up on Tuesday to meet her for the first time.

Of course, it is not literally true that I'll be meeting her for the first time. I'm pretty sure I met and loved her in the pre-existence and that we probably talked about the experiences we would have here. While that thought seems a little too much to comprehend, what is even more incomprehensible is that there is not a plan and purpose to our lives.

I love the Primary song, "I Lived in Heaven."http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=4&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=4&searchsubseqend=ZZZ

For Lucienne it was not a long time ago that she lived in Heaven. I wonder who was there to send her off? People we love, I'm sure. They probably felt sadness, just like we do when someone we love dies and moves on, but surely with a great deal of excitement that it was her turn to come to earth.

To Lucienne and all my grandchildren (Jackson, Lydia, Hyrum, Harrison, Eliza, Ashton, Annie), I would like you to know how grateful I am that you have been born to the wonderful parents that you have. Just being born into loving homes gives you the best start in life you could possible have. I also want you to know how much love I have in my heart for you--each of you individually, for who you are and what you will become. Stand tall and remember who you are .                                                                                       

"I'm having an insatiable

desire to organize your fridge."  

That is what Misty said one day while she was here.   Of course, I didn't turn her down.  She even put labels on the shelves for me.  (I'm doing pretty well at keeping it organized and putting the food on the labeled shelves, Misty)



A few days later, when Natalie called and was desperate for help getting her apartment ready for new renters, Misty was in 7th heaven organizing her pantry.  In fact, she wished she could extend her visit an extra day so she could do the same with Natalie's fridge and freezer.

Notice the labels.

Well, this very organized and beautiful woman turns 39 years old today!   

 Even as a little girl she liked to have everything planned out and organized.  (In fact, I used to tease her that when she was a mom she wouldn't be able to regulate when her children they dirtied their diapers).   Now she uses her organizational skills juggling the very busy lives of her five children and the numerous ball games and activities they are involved in.   She teaches early morning seminary, grows a large garden, and is is is just an amazing woman.  We couldn't be more proud of her.

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Daughter!

We very seldom buy

tickets to performances, but last week was the exception.   For Natalie's birthday we had bought 4 tickets to Paul McCartney.  The performance was last Thursday.  It was an amazing show and it was fun to be there with Natalie and Trent.

Then for our anniversary we decided at the last minute to spend the night in Salt Lake and go to the play Wicked.   We loved it.  

40 years ago, about right now,

 

   
 

 

It was a perfect day.

I wouldn't have wanted to share the 

last 40 years with anyone else. 

In between when the

 Bishops rolled in and the MTC departure,

we had a very busy week.
Here are just a few of the things we did.

Played

Ate (alot!)

Brick Oven (after the Temple)

Played Games

 

 Costco 

(Where Gary demonstrated the  fine art of getting samples)

Celebrated Jackson's 

18th Birthday with Family

 Laser Tag and a BBQ

 

(Two peas in a pod)

 

Wrestled

What is it with boys and beating each other up?

Sweet Moments at Home

 Like Grandpa, Like Grandson?