Kaylee's New Sweater!

I know it's summer and all.... but I'm learning to knit sweaters.  I started with a little baby one for Kamber and just finished this chunky style hoodie for Kaylee.  She loves sweaters and blankets (she's always cold like her mom) so she is thrilled.  It is a little big, but I wanted her to have a chance to wear it next winter.

Of course, Kaylee had to go and dress it up.  She can make anything look good.  She loves clothes and dressing them up, layering, matching in a mis-matching kind of way... she's actually very talented at it.  In fact, her latest hobby is designing dresses and cutting them out for her portfolio.  Who knows....

REPRIMAND!

Okay - a little reprimand for all my blogging friends and family!  What the heck?  I don't have anything to read!  UPDATE PEOPLE!!  POST SOMETHING!!  Love always, Dianna!

Elder Chris - Only 11 Weeks to Go!

Elder Chris has spent the last 3 months in Spring, TX and will be staying for at least another 6 weeks.  He's very excited about the work and can't believe how the Lord keeps blessing missionaries.  They have a baptism set for June 20th and more in the works.  He's so happy to be a missionary.  Here's a quote from his letter today:

"I love this work! Great things are always unfolding left and right and I love proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Now that I'm nearing the end of my mission I have been doing some personal reflection. I have changed so much, I have learned so much, not only in the Gospel but in also life lessons. I know that I wouldn't be even close to who I am now if I hadn't served my mission. Now I understand why the Church encourages the young men (and women) so strongly to serve missions. There is nothing else that I could be doing in my life that can compare to this sacred work."

What do you do when you turn 45?

You learn to bake bread.....

You teach yourself to knit....
And you plant a garden... (just so you can wear one of those wide brimmed hats!)
Okay - I also work out 3 times a week, can hold my own in raquetball with Caden and Kyle, and take care and school the kids.  But, I love that my new hobbies all fall under the aging woman category... :) 

Kyle is Engaged!

For those who haven't met... this is Carla Hayden, Kyle's fiancee!  Kyle asked her to marry him after the family went on a bike ride down Red Canyon, just below Bryce Canyon, Utah.  I didn't find this out until later, but luckily I had the thought to take their picture while we waited for the other riders and snapped these pics of their actual engagement spot!  How cool is that?  That night, Dean, Caden, and I had dinner with Carla's family and Kyle broke the news to everyone.  Not that it was a surprise to anyone - he had just asked permission from Lance a few days before.  But still, it is so great that it is official!  I've never had an engaged son before, so it'll be a new and fun ride from here.  Congratulations to you both!  We love you Carla and can't wait for you to formally join the family.  Kyle - I love you so much - Congratulations, Son!

Oh - btw - no date is set yet - looking at late in the year.  We'll keep you all posted.