Independence Rock & Martin's Cove

We stopped at Martin's Cove on the way back from Casper, Wy, back in February. It's very peaceful and you can really feel the pioneer spirit there as you read about their experiences there.

This is Devil's Gate, right behind the Martin's Cove Ranch.

Here are a few pics of Independence Rock. It's just up the road a ways from Martin's Cove.

Yeah, yeah...I know it's not my best look! But who looks pretty driving 6 hrs. across Wyoming?!

Easter is Coming!

I have a great idea for your kids Easter baskets! What greater gift than a book?! Usborne Books has the cutest books...for all ages! Check out my website http://www.abbysbooks4u.com and click on the "Springtime Sets" sale, which avg. around $5/ book. Or search by your kids favorite subjects like pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, animals, etc. The best value are the combined volumes, or those that come in sets. We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so if you get something you don't like, just send it back for a refund. If you haven't ever seen these books, you'll be surprised at how bright and colorful and high quality they are! These aren't your typical "book order" books that fall apart after they read them a few times. OR if you want to get FREE BOOKS, call me (801-593-0767) and I'll come and do a homeshow for you and all your friends and neighbors so you can see how awesome they are!! But hurry; we need to have your party by the end of March so we can get the books here in time for the Easter Bunny to deliver!

Happy Birthday, Caleb!

Caleb turned 9 yesterday! Holy cow, where does time go?! To think he started out at 5 lbs. 10 oz 9 years ago just blows my mind! He has always been the cutest little boy. Even as a newborn and an infant, people would comment everywhere we went about what a cute baby he was. Of course, I'm biased, but he really is a handsome boy...go figure, he looks just like his dad! Except his beautiful blue eyes, which is the only thing he got from me. He has always been very loving, and used to tell me multiple times a day that he loved me. Now it's only once or twice a day, if that! We have a little game we play, that goes something like this:

• Me: "I love you, Caleb."
• C: "I don't love you, Mom." (which he says with a little grin!)
• Me: "What happens to little boys who don't love their moms?"
• C: "They get tickled?"
• Then I tickle him 'til he yells, between giggles, "I love you, I love you, I love you!"
• This repeats until I'm too tired, or he can't stand being tickled anymore!

I also love to kiss his face off, which started the day he was born. Now he'll say, "Mom!" , like he's so embarrassed, or pretends he doesn't like it. I tell him to just get used to it, 'cuz I'll probably do it even as he's getting on a plane to serve a mission!

He's such a good boy, and his Dad and I are very proud of him and love him very much!

Happy Birthday, Caleb!

All of Cole's side of the family, plus my parents and 2 of my sisters and their families came to wish him happy birthday, as well. Thanks, guys! We have a very supportive family and appreciate all their love!

Opening presents while his cousins, Jaxton and Luke, watch closely.

Caleb helping Luke ride his new skateboard. The girls taking a turn. Taylee, Karly, and Kennadee Caleb gives it a try!

Then he takes it outside, and Uncle Mark shows him how.

(Mark is a boarder and owns a Blindside store, which sells snowboards, skateboards, etc.)

His uncles, Gavin and Greg, were getting a kick out of watching him ride, then Gavin thought he'd show Caleb how it was done...he went about 2 feet and fell off! Blowing out the candles!

Caleb also received his Wolf Badge, and advanced to the Bear den at Pack Mtg. last week.

Once again, the proud Mom and Dad!