About 3 years ago he served for two years in the Eastvale Ward, then our Stake Boundaries were changed, and we had to leave Eastvale. We have both had Stake callings since returning to the Corona Stake. Russell as High Councilman serving with the single's ward that our kids attend, me in the Stake Primary. So now a new adventure. One that we are somewhat familiar with, but also know it will be a different experience with our ward. Russell is excited, and will serve with all his heart, might, mind and strength. I know for I have seen him walk the walk. I am excited for the ward to get to know him and love him. He truly becomes a greater man in every sense as he serves the Lord.
I have amazingly in my life come across in each season and time a kindred spirit. A 
After over a decade of sharing lives, kids growing, kids dating, kids marrying, becoming Grammas, she is going back to Arizona for her husband's work. Sadly, we are not just losing Pam...but her husband Paul has been our Stake President for the last 5 years, and we are going to miss his wisdom and connect to the spirit guiding our Stake as well. 
Pam and Michelle have both been able to retain their stay-at-home status, while I went to work. In doing so, Pam and Michelle and I have been able to meet for lunch for our birthdays, Christmas and Valentine's day. We have shared pictures, gifts, hugs, laughs and an appreciation for good husbands, and children who fill our lives so completely. 
If you know her....you LOVE her! 
Now after many years of schooling, taking in a break to serve a mission,back to school for Biology degree and volunteering hundreds of hours at the Riverside Community Hospital.....It's official, Randi gets to start her Physician's Assistant Program tomorrow! Yesterday she received her "White coat" in a special ceremony. 
She continues to set the pace of goals, achieving at the highest level. YOU GO GIRL!!
Mom and Gramma heaven. Russell and I met our Henry for the first time. Brendon and Steph and their cute Henry John...
What a darling boy he is!
Eating, 
visiting,
playing games.
Nature Hikes, Holding, rocking, playing with , and lovin' on my babies.
Hannah smilin' for Gramma!
Warner getting his cool on!
Kennedy getting ready for a stroller ride
Daphne and Grampa
Jackson spending time hanging out with his favorite Randi on the hammock
Skyler in his glory...superb fisherman. 
Sitting around the campfire. Laughter of my kids , as we are all together for the first time in many years. Watching as our boys got into their Holmes style of fun....a "polar bear" style dunk and swim across the water hole....brrrrrr!!!!
Warner and Henry enjoying meeting each other...fun cousin adventures ahead!
Minuses....Rain daily, but the thunder was amazing! ...too cold (for me) at night. Limiting our activities due to inclement weather. I didn't take as many pictures as usual. Heidi and I will be sharing.
Tonight our dinner ingredients and the final product were a major gift from my friends! First, Catrina's husband Shawn went fishing last week. He caught a 9 lb. halibut, and I put dibs on a few fillets, since Catrina and Shawn don't even like fish!! 
A couple of layers of Russett potatoes, sweet potatoes, red potatoes sliced as the base, baked with feta cheese and butter. Cut up the fish in 2 to 3 inch chunks, coat in lemon juice, place on top of the baked potatoes, cover with panko bread crumbs mixed with dill and lemon zest. bake for another 15 minutes.
she lets me come finish baking my dinner for 15 minutes in her kitchen when we have had a 108 degree day. That is true friendship!! 
Everyone was worried about it being tough, or tasteless....NEITHER!! Sliced up and sauted in some garlic butter.....MMMM....MMMM.....MMMMM!
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