Winter in Nauvoo

January Birthday celebration at The Bistro in Keokuk (no tablecloths in this state)

The frozen Mississippi

Plethora of eagles nest near the shore

Movie night at the Arrival Center

Catalina Quilt is Found!!!

Found in SLC dead letter/package prison--my Catalina tile wall hanging that I spent hours piecing and had machine quilted by one of my fellow missionary's daughter--prayers are answered~ Isn't it beautiful! It will hang in the Catalina house when we return

Baby It's Cold Outside!

Actually it's been lower than this--like 9 deg.

The scenery is pretty bleak but I like the contrast

Visit to Brigham Young's home on a cold winter day

Wearing the new topcoat and trying to stay warm

Pete starts school

Our youngest grandchild began preschool this month! This is Peter Daines and I bet his mother, Laura, is ecstatic.

Daily Morning Walk

We have befriended 4 horses by giving them "treats" every morning. Meet Moon, Breeze, Harley and the black one (no name)

This is Jan Johnson--my walking buddy and fellow horse spoiler. Yes, we are bundled up for a reason!

New Years Party

Decorating at the Arrival Center across from the temple--filling 30 balloons

Party Committee--Jill, Judi, Sue and Carol

Original hats with one piece of tissue and some frills--just call John "Pope"

Here we all are looking very festive (and silly) but having a great time welcoming in the New Year