Sunday, August 30, 2009

Sisters

One of the fun things of visiting Utah is seeing Claudia with her sisters, JoAnn and Diane.  They really enjoy being together.  The love they share is wonderful.

So … in three different locations, here they are!

Sisters

Sisters

Sisters

Thursday, August 27, 2009

On the Shoulders of Giants

Referring to ancestors who have gone before us, my Dad likes to say "We stand on the shoulders of giants." This summer, we paid tribute to Aunt Gwen, a giant of a woman in a little body, who blessed and enriched our lives with her humor, compassion, straightforward talk and impeccable elegance. We were able to attend her graveside funeral service at the Salt Lake City Cemetery while we were on vacation in Salt Lake City. My picture of the casket seemed so impersonal, I didn't include it here.  We'll treasure our living memories of her and anxiously await our reunion on the other side.

After the funeral, we had lunch at Gwen's ward chapel.  It was great to mingle with relatives we hadn't seen for a long time.

We caught a photo of the two remaining "Giants" in the James and Sarah Dixon family - my father Ken (with my mother Dixie) and uncle Dick (with Aunt Norma).

Ken and Dixie, Dick and Norma

After the luncheon, we drove back through the cemetery and visited the spot where Great, Great Grandfather Archibald Gardner was buried, with some of his wives.  More "Giants" upon whose shoulders we stand!

Archibald Gardner monument


Sunday, May 17, 2009

Welcome Lexi!

We are pleased to announce that Alexis Paige Bartle, our ninth grandchild, arrived at 2:49 pm on Saturday, May 16, 2009. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 21 inches long. Her proud parents, Heidi and Garry Bartle, are delighted to add Lexi to their family of three sons. Mom and daughter are doing just fine, and Granny is thrilled to be spending the week with them in Colorado Springs.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Happy Birthday Amy!

This afternoon, we celebrated Amy Redd's birthday at our Sunday dinner - several days late, but fun just the same! The kids love to celebrate birthdays, whether by themselves or helping Amy!

Happy Birthday Amy!

What joy it is to have Amy visit! We are really grateful for the time she spends with us.

Happy B-Day Amy


Blessed Olivia!

Today we had the wonderful opportunity to participate in Olivia's blessing. She was given a name and a sweet blessing by her father at our ward fast and testimony meeting. What a powerful spirit attended that tender ordinance! We are so grateful for the love we share and the sealing power that binds us together eternally.

Dunn family - Olivia's blessing day

Chloe and her dad share a tender moment ...

Chloe and her dad


Happy Easter - A Few Weeks Late

I'm catching up on a few family photos.  The week before Easter, we had an Easter Egg hunt in our back yard.  Devlin, Eve and Chloe had a great time searching for the eggs, treats and other surprises. We had a great time watching them run around the yard in pure, unadulterated joy!

After the Easter Egg hunt

Chloe

Eve


Devlin


Sunday, April 5, 2009

Happy Birthday Chloe!

This afternoon, family and friends gathered in our back yard to wish Chloe Happy Third Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Chloe was really excited about the party, and delighted us all with her exuberant celebration.

Blowing out the candles

The cousins had a great time together, and even paused from play for an impromptu photo shoot.

Devlin and girls for photo shoot

Princess Chloe will be a big help to Granny by watering the flowers.

Princess Chloe watering plants


You can see more birthday party photos on Mark's Flicker page.