OWIE OWIE OWIE

today was a special day.

emma was going to be baptized

and i was dressed, 

ready to go...

just as soon as

i picked up my couch

 from grandma garffs.

the workers that were going to assist us

were on a remodel.

rick,

suggested i step inside

to observe the progress.

he introduced me to the workers

as i made way...

"OWIE ! OWIE ! OWIE !"

i am not sure what happened,

but something did.

the blood was pooling quickly.

i became frightened.

HURRY ! 

HURRY ! 

HURRY !

the look on rick's face

told me

this was no small deal.

no baptism for me today.

no couch for me today.

just the emergency room.

16 excruciating pokes.

"OWIE ! OWIE ! OWIE !"

11 stitches.

1 big baby.

ME !

rick said,

i cleared out the waiting room.

the physician's assistant confirmed,

"a few asked me,

 'is everything was okay back there?'"

they heard me ????

OWIE !"

did i really use the word 

OWIE !"

summer break

appears to have it's own agenda.

SCRIPTURE MASTERY AND MICHELLE

my sister and heroine,

 MICHELLE BODINE,

was blessed in the calling of seminary teacher.

no doubt,

students in her charge would also be blessed.

CHELLE  has a love and knowledge of the gospel.

she has a personal relationship with the savior

and the desire and hope to instill

this same passion for truth

upon the youth is more than evident.

my sister

extended an opportunity to me

to create

(using gifts, talents, and resources of others)

a set of 

SCRIPTURE MASTERY cards

for seminary.

it was a great blessing to me.

each reference was created with purpose and reflection

in which i hope to write about one day.

today is her birthday.

i wish her the happiest of days.

i thank her for personally influencing and touching my life

and oh so many others

for good.
you rock this world
 MICHELLE  mebelle

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DAVID OSMOND-DANNY BOY ON MEMORIAL DAY

i look out my window...

the flag is posted and waving.

i reflect on the purpose of this day 

away from work.

REMEMBERING.

a day to remember

those that have lived great

and have moved beyond their earthly home.

in a years time,

stephen garff marriott

and

maxine rice garff

are on my list of thoughtfulness.

this was the day

MEMORIAL DAY

that i would meet grandma garff

at wasatch lawns

to place flowers on grandpa's headstone.

now she joins him

and as much as i wanted to honor her

and reminisce...

* i just wasn't quite ready.

rick golfed with friends

noah went to seven peaks

and i cleaned

cleaned 

like a madwoman

and there is still more to do

later we celebrated

and 

barbecued.

grandma and grandpa

joined

and we

REMEMBERED

mom and dad,

with great efforts and persistance on their part

made sure that grandma garff's headstone

was there on wasatch lawns

for this day of

REMEMBERING

photograph of Ray Hart

this video was presented

to me.

most fitting for the day of 

REMEMBERING

happy MEMORIAL DAY

lyt

*on may 28, 2014,
on the return trip from heber city,
i stopped and had a moment

 kisses to my grandma garff

a moment for grandpa royal
and grandma marba,
another to breathe in the beauty of the surroundings...

expressions of love 

and hopes for forgiveness

to

teva

JACKRABBIT POOL

the JACKRABBIT POOL

was a constant.

chelle reserved the row of lounge chairs

at first dawn.

rest and relaxation

fun in the sun

catch up and laughs with the fam

pictutres and photos of everything

manicures, pedicures and easter toes

water to drink, water for play

poolside service...

i was fit to be queen

or at least

princess quite a lot.

with rick

enjoying the golf perks.

i had no one to discourage me

from

T. T. B. F. S.

(trying to be funny syndrome)

and i had my best audience...

my nephews. 

the JACKRABBIT POOL...

therapy for the soul

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FROM PEORIA

richie and camille

found a home

still in PEORIA

to remodel

buy

and move into...

as part of my spring break,

a home tour

had to be apart of the agenda.

truly,

this house is a home

because they

have made it so.

loved it !

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ONLY ONE

“in all the world ONLY ONE”

jw marriott’s camelback inn

bears an imprint

upon entrance

to this little piece of paradise

“in all the world ONLY ONE”

yes

ONLY ONE camelback...

where time stands still.

there, a large clock 

with hands that never move

remind guests

to be present,

live in the moment,

do not let a minute slip away

and for one week...

time would do just that,

stand still.

 for moments in time

to be recorded.

one need not wonder,
the happenings
that unfold
while the clock is still...

MULTIPLE BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED

MUMMY MOUNTAIN

treasures of all kinds

a reunion of sorts

with

birthday celebrations

being the highlight.

happy birthday uncle bill !

happy birthday debbie !

magicians, line dancing,

a barbecue and

daffodil cakes.
beginning at dusk,

it became the perfect setting for

one golden evening.

WORSHIP

in the local church

there, a familiar face before me

belonging to one of my student’s mom

from a long time ago.

on this sabbath,

we are surrounded by the lovliness

of spring

and God’s great and wondrous creations

the POOL

swimming of course,

for rest and relaxation

orange freeze

orange freeze

orange freeze

and orange freeze
onion rings
homemade chips
smoothies of every flavor

creative nail art,

visiting,

laughter,

reading,

napping,

welcoming the embrace of the sun’s warmth.

lovely RITA'S

delicious food

puff pastry

ambiance

and conversation with those held dear

and yet another

birthday celebration

LO-LO'S

fried chicken and golden waffles

for true southern cookin’

i hunkered down for 

cheese grits

and service with a smile

“what.?!?..you’ve never heard what does the fox say?”

the SPA

breathe in beauty

breathe our stress

breathe in sunshine

breathe out snow

PEORIA VENTURE
allie's basketball game
at her brand new school

followed by
the home tour on
tonopah drive
and a delicious meal
by camille.

MALL

“but mom, do we have to bring her?”

for more mannequin madness

hats

hats

hats

socks
and to

pick on ridiculous aunt
while singing
"haaapppppeeeeeee"

NOTORIOUS

for their burgers,

but the salmon salad

was divine.

notorious 
for carrying my camera,
i left it charging
and so...
no pics !

the DESERT CANVAS

sunsets, spectacular views,

a tapestry of wonders
 glorious

spellbinding

reflective

brilliant

poetic

LAUNDRY

GRANDMA'S TREAT
to
paradise bakery

while the gents

off to priesthood session

for a spiritual feast.

GIFTING for souveniers

FAMILY

meetings and gatherings

a hunting we will go,

a hunting we will go

for treasure?

for gold?

for memories?

for EASTER EGGS.

and do not be surprised

if you find one from previous years

faded candy wrappers

covered in dirt

and one golden egg

containing big bucks

and more birthday wishes

to

allie

and

jesus

what do you do when time stands still ?