My Proof

Here is my proof of how much snow we got today. It hasn't stopped snowing all day. As of this picture, we have about 11 inches, and it is wet and heavy. This measurement was taken in the driveway while I was trying to shovel. Anyone want to go with me to Hawaii! I am tired of all this snow.

Stuck Semi

Today about 1:00 P.M. Utah time, a very long semi tried to back into our cul-de-sac. His wheels started to spin so he pulled forward toward the corner. He got stuck across Heartwood Street, and no one could get buy him. After about five minutes he was able to back up again toward the house he was headed for, but again he got stuck in front of my house. Soon he backed up to where he wanted to be. The next thing I saw was the cab of the truck facing south and the trailer headed east. When I went out to take pictures in the snow he looked at me kind of funny. Probably wondering what I was up too. Poor guy, I'll bet he wished he hadn't gone to work today. The pictures look fuzzy, but it's just because it is snowing really hard. You never know what can happen on a snowy day. Anyway, the guy was there for awhile and then finally was able to leave.
We have at least 10 inches today. It's been a long winter.

Draper LDS Temple

We weren't sure how our Valentine week-end would be with the prediction of more snow. However, We ended up having a great time.

On Friday night, my sweetheart took me to the Stake Valentine Dance. Those who were in charge did a great job. Besides dancing, there was a movie to watch in one room and board games in another room. The decorations were festive. Red carnations with twigs in vases and battery operated candles around the vases. The chairs were plush comfortable upholstered chairs that looked like high heel shoes. I wished I would have had my camera with me. They were very cute. Other tall decorations adorned the room and the stage. The Davis High School Band played and a few of the members sang. Refreshments were tasty and we had a great time.

Saturday morning we woke up to 6 inches of snow on the ground and it was still snowing. We didn't know if were going to make the drive to the Draper LDS Temple open house or not, but everyone agreed to give it a try. We had been looking forward to this day for over a month. Floyd and I rode with Jenny & Leland and their children and Leland's parents and grandpa drove in their car. Because of little Carston they have a handicapped parking pass so we were able to park right in front of the Draper LDS Temple.

The Draper LDS temple was beautiful inside and out. The peace and spirit there is so wonderful. Jenny and Lee were very good at explaining and pointing out the importance of the rooms there to Jessica and Matthew. The Celestial room seemed heavenly, and the sealing room brought back many memories for me. Not only my own marriage, but my children's marriages as well as the day I was sealed to my parents and their marriage. The murals and paintings were beautiful also.

What started out as a snowy day ended with sunshine and lunch at Chuck Arama. Lesson: With faith and perserverance you can do anything, even in bad weather, just as the pioneers did.

Valentines

I enjoy scrapbooking, but my favorite is making cards and other decorative items. Last week some of my grand-daughters came over and we decorated valentine mailboxes. During the week I spent some time making lots of valentine cards for my family. This is what I do when it is cold and snowy outside. Sometimes I make quilts, but I haven't done that yet this year.

Ancestors

A fun way to remember your ancestors is to scrapbook calendars, and photo albums of them. Besides doing their histories and genealogy, my latest fun thing to do is to make calendars with their pictures on them or photo albums. Many of my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins have really liked this idea.
As you can see on the bottom photo, I did a time line of my great grandfather that shows his life through the years.

YUM YUM

I can't take full credit for these good Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze. I got the main recipe off of the food network web site, courtesy of Giada De Laurentis. I made a little change to them by using some whole wheat pastry flour for half of the flour, and adding some mini chocolate chips to the batter. " I have to get my chocolate fix each day." They are really good. If you want the recipe, go to www.foodnetwork.com on Giada's food site for Tuesday, January 20th, or let me know and I will E-Mail you a copy.

Ogden Union Station

Today Floyd and I decided to have lunch at the Ogden Union Station. The first station was built in 1889. The second one, pictured, was built in 1923. It is a Spanish Colonial Revival style building, built where the first station once was. I remember going to this station with my parents as a young girl to see relatives either coming home or going some where on a train. I had several Uncles that were in the Navy and also an Aunt. I also had two uncles that worked for the railroad.
This historic building is now a Utah State Railroad Museum. Their are many exhibits to see. Their is a train shop, a model railroad exhibit, a restaurant, gift shops, a gallery, and a car museum. The food at the restaurant is wonderful and we enjoy looking around and reminiscing about the "good old days". I thought you might enjoy a couple of the pictures I took.
Every year during the holidays, there is a Christmas boutique at the station. Our daughter, Jenny has made and sold many fun craft items there.