GRANDMA'S HOUSE:

Only at Grandma's house! It seems like all the kids get sooo dirty at Grandma's house.

There is always one more treat at Grandma's house(well that is when Grandma remembers to get stuff at the store). There is always one more kiss and hug, one more jump in the pool and one more "Good Night Show". I love being a grandma and I love getting to know each spirit and they learn and grow!

What, it has been a year....ok more that a year. Time goes crazy fast. So since the last blog, two new boys, Tayton and Lewis. Jarrett has come home and for Christmas we went to Disneyland! So much fun!!! Everyone was there but JT, Marta and Royal, we missed them. We had so much fun. I do believe the little kids had as much fun in the hotel playing with cousins as they did in disneyland. It did rain two of the three days we were there. Note to self, Disneyland is still fun in the rain, but they don't shoot off the fireworks. But Disneyland is awesome in December!!

This past Thursday I was involved with a stake leadership meeting with the Primary Leaders in my stake. I have such a testimony of these children who are coming now. They have such an understanding of the gospel. They have been saved for these latter days. Mormon was only 10 when Ammaron came to him and told him about the plates. These little ones will be called to do great things. Miracles will be brought to pass because of their faith and obedience. JT and Marta just had a little boy and Danny and Shanda will get one any day now. They are such precious spirits. Look into their eyes, you will see great things. In the Church News there is a story about a man named Israel Barlow. A few days before the martyrdom, Joseph Smith asked Israel to deliver a message to a certain man who lived a considerable distance away in a neighborhood of enemies. The Prophet told him to deliver the message and accept the hospitality which would be extended to him. Let them put your horse up of you and eat supper with them, but when it becomes sundown, saddle your horse and leave. They will be insisitent and try to persuade you to remain over-night. But if you value your life, do not stay, but leave, and listen to the direction of the Spirit. Israel did exactly as the Prophet asked. At sundown he left and started riding, as he come to a bridge a voice said to him to "ride faster", the voice repeated again, "ride faster". Again the voice came and said "Ride for your life". He then sped for all the animal's strength. It was then that he heard the mob behind him. Shortly after he crossed the bridge the voice instructed him to "turn to the right". Through the night he wound his way back to Nauvoo, and just as the day was breaking he stode into town. There he saw the Prophet Joseph walking up and down the street in front of his home. As Israel approached he began to tell the Prophet of his experience. The Prophet stopped him and told nim he need not tell him, for he already knew. The Prophet told him that he had been up all night waiting for his return and stated "I saw it all, you have no need to tell me". Then Joseph put his hand upon Israel's sholder and gave him a blessing and said 'thee and thine shall never want." We just had a Regional Stake Conference where it was stated that we should listen carefully to our now day Prophet and Apostles. I would pray that we could all be so exact in our obedience to want the blessing that we should not want. I am thankful for a latter day Prophet!!

So Father's day just passed and I was thinking of all the "Dad's" in my life. First my Dad, well he was always Daddy, even as an adult. He loved me unconditionally and sacrificed everything to raise his kids. I can't wait to see him again! Then there is the Dad of my children. I am so grateful for him and that he had always supported me in my role as a mother. He sometimes barks, but like the big protective family dog, would sacrifice his life for those he loves. He puts up with me and all my shortcomings. I love him so much. Then there are the Dad's of my grandchildren. Since all of them are my sons I have seen them grow and mature. It is so fulfilling to see my sons such tender and responsible dads. They even change diapers, now they did not learn that from their Dad. But the did learn many of things from the dear old Dad.
And last, but not least my Heavenly Father, how grateful I am for a knowledge of a loving, living Heavenly Dad. Some one who loves so unconditionally so fully. I know he knows and loves me, little ole me, with all my faults and everything. I am truly blessed by all the Dad's in my life!!

Last week the California Supreme Court upheld the decision of the people in California to state that marriage is between a man and a women!! The decision was 6-1! What a victory! This last week our family got together to bless our newest member Annalisa. She is so beautiful and it was great to get most of us together. Danny and Shanda could not make it and of course Jarrett. I love seeing the kids, and being around them and listening to the funny things the say. There is true joy in family! I love my husband and children so much I draw such energy and love from them. Here are a few pictures from the last week.

Annalisa arrived on March 30,2009 to the proud parents of Cory and Lisa. She has a great big brother Ethan. Wade and I are so excited to be Grandparents again. I can't wait to see her. I am leaving April 7.
And the other baby news is that JT & Marta and Danny and Shanda are expecting also. They are about a week apart. JT's coming around October 24 and Danny's coming around the first of November. Wow Jarrett will have a whole slug of Webster's to meet when he comes home.
Their truely is Joy in your posterity. I LOVE BABIES!

So we dropped Jarrett off on Wednesday Nov. 19. Marta and Melayna and Brian joined us in saying farewell. Jarrett was very anxious to "get going".
We have received our first letter, it was written on the first night. He said they keep the MTC VERY HOT. He was called to be a District Leader that first night. He sounded good. Kailee went to get the mail and was so excited as she opened it, she ripped the envelope in half.
We have also received our first e-mail. He sounds busy and happy. He did say he is very grateful for having a testimony before entering the MTC. He said some Elders are trying to find theirs.
We miss him very much. The downstairs is so empty. That's where is was all the time, either in his room asleep, or down playing x box 360. I need to go in his room and pack things away...maybe in a week or two.