the furnace

Thank you Dennis for daring to tackle the furnace and for being such a good problem solver. Our furnace has been temperamental this fall. It's been okay since we have a new gas FIREPLACE that is a great alternate heat source. The repairman came the other day and thought it was fixed, but it wasn't. Dennis and Greg worked on it today and ta da :), our house is toasty warm. I love my courageous husband.

Gratitude Attitude 11/26/10

Yesterday was my Mom's birthday. It took me many years to appreciate all she put up with and did for us without any complaint or acknowledgment. She was such a gracious hostess and a lady in every sense. Thank you Mom for your unconditional love.

Thanks to Dennis for giving me my "happily ever after". He really is my Prince Charming. I am the luckiest girl in the world. I love the kind things he does daily, that he "notices" things and takes care of the chores that he "sees", that he cares about me and what is happening in my life. That he accepts me and never complains about my imperfections.

Thanks to each of my children for being NICE people. They are so fun to be around. They are kind to each other and others, too. I love that they live Christian lives.

Especially, thank you Heavenly Father. For allowing me to be born when I was, where I was, and to the family I have. I love my freedoms, I love my religion, I love my community and country, I love my siblings and parents, I love my home and neighborhood, I love my job, and I love life.

Dennis Garner family reunion 2010

On July 24, 2010, our children got together at Lagoon then walked up a trail at Sundance to the most beautiful waterfall. What a great bunch we have. I just love them to pieces!

Carl Garner family reunion 2010

In July, Dennis and I and all his siblings and spouses went to Orlando, FL, where Shanna and Karlene had planned an amazing week of Disney World and Discovery Cove. We walked our legs off, and then walked some more and had the most delightful time. Dennis has the most amazing family, whom I love to death. I really think the sphere of Epcot was fuzzy because of the heavy humidity and heat. Whew. I would sweat just sitting around, there was no dainty glowing here - it was very sweaty. At Lagoon, they spray those mists on you and it cools you off. At WDW, they spray those mists on you and you just get wetter and hotter. The same with water rides. You never dry out and now you are wearing heavy, wet clothes.

New patio

These posts are out of order, but I don't know how to insert one in. I'm still learning and am just glad to get it posted! :) In August 2010 this year, we got a new back porch and patio - which we LOVE!!!!

Elder Garner's return home.

'O Frabjous Day! Callooh! Callay!' Elder Garner is home!

Gratitude Attitude

I'm so blessed to see the changes Greg has made in his life. He's respectful, responsible, ambitious and a host of other good qualities. Thanks, Pres. Gonzalez for being the perfect leader for Greg. Thanks to his companions for guiding him to make wonderful choices. Thanks for the people in Fresno who kept him fed and housed. Thanks to those who listened to him and helped him see how the gospel changes lives. Thanks to the Holy Ghost who taught him by degrees until he now understands how to listen and hear and do. Thanks to Heavenly Father for allowing me to witness these miracles.