GOOD THINGS UTAH.......

Last Monday, I was lucky enough to be invited by my daughter-in-law Shani and her mom (Peggy), her sister (Rachel) and sister-in-law (Heather) to join
them on a trip to Salt Lake to watch the taping of GOOD THINGS UTAH.
I was a little nervous about the weather, but decided I wanted to go bad enough that no storm was going to keep me home. I am so glad I went. We had a blast.
Those girls are so cute, and funny. Ragean was not there, she got stranded in L.A. and neither was Marti,she was on vacation. I watch them nearly every day, and was so glad to see them in person. They are just a cute and funny in person as they are on TV.














There was not a real big crowd in the audience, and we got front row seats.
We all got a lip balm that was made on the set that day. IT is yummy.
After, we went to Gardner Village and had lunch and then hurried home because the storm was getting worse. I was so proud of myself that I drove home from Shani's. I don't drive too often in the bad weather, but I did great.
Thanks Shani, Peggy , Rachel, and Heather for including me. You are a fun bunch to be with. Let's do it again soon.

Christmas at the Cox House

HAPPY BIRTHDAY..........

Today was Shay Lee's birthday, she turned 11. Danelle made her a cute cake, and she had a party with her friends and family










She got a body pillow from Grandpa and Grandma Cox. Something she has been wanting for awhile. She got a new coat from her other Grandpa and Grandma and lots of make-up, candy and 2 of the Twilight books from her friends. Kirk, one of her friends sister went to Forks, WA and brought her back the first book and a postcard, and a sticker about Forks. She was way excited and ended up, when most of the kids went home, up in her room reading. She does love to read!!!!

(Dancing on the wall that separates the front room and the family room)

Sydney, McKinley, Shay, ?

This is a picture of the whole bunch. What a cute bunch of kids. They danced, played Apples to Apples and Pictionary. They ate pizza, and cake and Ice Cream . Kirk wouldn't get in the picture. He is Shay's age and a very good friend. He didn't seem to mind that he was the only boy except for Colt, but I think he was glad when Stetson came. Happy Birthday Shay, We love you!!!!

We are so glad you were born into our family.

FROSTY Shame on you........

Thanks to Wneddy Sherman!

Cafe Rio...........

As if I haven't eaten out enough lately, yesterday a bunch of us decided to lunch at Cafe Rio.... It is always fun to get together and it is one of my favorite places ( but Jim doesn't care for). We had the special and talked for about an hour. Before we left, I said, " Let me take your picture for my blog" and guess it was the lucky charm, cause today, it worked!!

Thanks Trudy, Kailynne, and Diane. Deana was there too, but left early.

Tucano's.........

Monday, the guys that work directly with Jim, and a few that used to, took Him and I out to lunch at Tucano's. It was very nice of them. What a great salad bar they have. I think this is the favorite place of all these guys, they have gone here often. They also presented me with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and a giant Poinsettia plant. Nice group!!!

They will miss Jim, as he has been a good boss, or so they say!!!!!

Retiring...................

UDOT had a luncheon for Jim's retirement. The 26th of Dec. will be his last day. This is him giving his leaving remarks.

Temple Square........

This was a great shot, everything looked so pretty, but I would sure hate to be the person to put up all those lights. Let alone take them all back down. There were tons of people there. Of course it was the same night as the Christmas program at the Conference center.

This was beautiful. A manger scene out in the middle of the reflection pond with the Temple in the back ground and also reflected in the water.

Here are Jim and I with the Temple in the back ground. What a fun night we had, and thank Heaven, it was pretty warm. That was before we started getting the SNOW!

Temple Square........

Yeah, I finally got a picture to post! This is all of us at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

Retiring...................

Last Thursday the State had a retirement luncheon for Jim. They presented him with a plaque and he gave a little speech. It was very nice, and the guys were lined up, out the door to come and visit with him. Joe, and Todd, with Colt came and ate with us. It was nice to have some family there. Everyone else had to work. I had so many guys come over and talk to me and tell me what a great guy Jim was, and how much they thought of him. One guy said " Jim was the best person in all of UDOT's mangagement. That he did more for his guys than anyone else." Steve Acerson made him a walking stick, it is really cool.
It was a little sad to see all those years come to an end, but since Jim can't stand to sit around idle, he is on to a new profession, and I know he will make a great teacher at UVU. We went down and got his ID card for the school and met with some of the guys he will be working with, they all seem like a great bunch.
Of Course, I had pictures of this also , that I can't upload, I will keep trying.

Temple Square........

Still, I can not post pictures, if anyone can help me figure out why, please do.
Matty Jerich, do you know how? It just says " This program can not display the web page." when I try. Anyway, Erick and his family, (what is left of them at home) came up last weekend and we had a real nice visit. Sunday night we, and Matt's family went up to see the lights on Temple Square. It was an awesome sight and I wanted to share all the beautiful pictures with you. Maybe some day I will figure it out. I love having my family around. It sure makes the holiday season twice as nice.

Honors............

I have been trying to post this for the last 4 days, and I can not post any pictures. I can't get any help from blogger either, so I guess I will just tell you all that last Thursday, Jim was awarded the District Award of Merit at the District Scouts Awards ceremony. I was so proud of him. He so deserves it, he has worked in Scouts for 40 some years and has helped a lot of boys, including his own 3, to get the Eagle Scout award. Matt and his family and Tricia and her family , and Danelle and her family , were there to help honor and support him. Our family is awesome, and are always there to support us in things we are involved in. Thanks to you all, and Jimmer, I love you and am so proud!!!