Sunset in Tucson

The Sunset sky in Tucson marked the end of life on this earth for my husbands daddy, Ed Burt.

The fire in this stove kept the chill down from the cooling evening as we sat around talking about memories. My favorite memory of my father in law is listening to him talk to me on the phone about his stove and how he sits around it drinking beer with his friends. I loved hearing him talk about his garden, his chickens, and his mean as hell rooster.

My mother in law is a very stron woman with courage

and laughter during such sadness in her life.

This past week has been a very hard week for our family. Before my sweet father In law passed away I took this picture; the last kiss from his beloved wife. They were such a shining example of true love to me and losing him especially in such a sad way has been very hard for all.

We spent time with the family laughing and crying.

The love of my life with his mom, sister and brother and in the

photo below I am in the photo with them.

I was also able to see an old friend of mine from high school, Denisa who lives in Dublin Ireland. We all had breakfast together at a truck stop in Tucson. We had such a great time seeing Phyllis and John again too. I have really missed Phyllis since she moved from Monticello.

Me, Denisa, John, Val, her hubby, and their little daughter.

All in all, this post is dedicated to the life of my father in law, and the sweet memories I have of him. My prayers are with my husbands family, my husband, and may Ed Burt RIP.

showers of blessings

A while back we met a man who wanted me to play my guitar and sing for his LDS ward here in Monticello. He and his wife own the Canyonlands Lodge and one day he invited us out to meet her. When we got there I was so surprised to see a gal I've known most of my life Tina Mantz. Slowly we have gotten to know them. He is so flipping funny. He plays the spoons and he made this adorable Cowboy bass Drum. He has been telling me forever he is going to bring it over and play it for me. Jerry, is his name, and Tina came by tonight with it. Before they left they told us they are getting ready to go on a Mission and so he told me I could have his bass drum. I am still laughing with joy because I think it is just so cool. It really works too.

I was also blessd to recieve this organ as a gift. WOW!!!! I am just so blessed. God knows I love music - I have a passsion for music and I am just in awe at how blessed I've been. I was also given a piano so ... Lord please help me find a teacher so I can learn to play well. I do play somewhat but I need to learn to play very well. Thank You Jesus....

Feeling so Blessed

LOL .... We aren't grouchy. The sun was in our eyes and the wind was blowing quite hard...
But all in all we are feeling quite blessed living in such a lovely place and having each other.

I took this picture while sitting in my rocking chair in the livingroom. I am so in love with this Mountain. I love the view of the horse head. This is the most beautiful place I have very lived.

I am so thankful for all my wonderful blessings.

A few of my favorite things.....

Crafting...

I spend a lot of time lately on youtube learning different ways to create lovely things... things that bring a smile and make people happy. This was one of the funnest tuterals I've been on... I love music, and flowers, and I loved the songs on this.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhh5TThlT54&feature=related