Summer Already?? Girls! Girls! Girls

Always the fashionistas - MyKenzie (6) and Niah (3) put on a jewlry fashion show for grandma.

Marisal (4 months) adores her big sister Madilyn. Madilyn loves being a big sister. I wonder if it will last when Marisal wants her toys???

Brityn (1) is on the move!! She is such a joy and her eyes light up the room. She will even allow her cousin Madilyn to feed her.

The pictures really say it all. Niah (3) has the most wonderful personality. Here she is dancing and singing in the front yard. For Madilyn (2) playing with her cousin and best friend Niah is the best. They are both very imaginative and adventurous.

Winter Splendor?

As Christmas approaches we once again focus on how blessed we are with our family and by the Lord. From our house to yours - have a wonderful, save holiday. Merry Christmas!

Wally and I headed home from the beautiful, warm Arizona weather to spend the holidays in Montana. Its been below zero and when it warms up the slightest, it snows!! I'm not too sure about this winter stuff anymore.

Starr has been delighted to have Dakota to play with, they tear around the house usually chasing the poor cat who has tried to escape the cold. We're still awaiting our new granddaughter - she is due January 31st. We're excited but sure hope the weather warms up some while we wait.

It has been a complete joy to be around the kids and grandkids. The girls change so much every week. Madilyn is 2 going on 30; Niah has the most wonderful, sensitive and hilarious personality; MyKenzie is all grown up now at 5; and Brityn has such a peace and beauty that you just want to cuddle her all of the time.

I've launched my own candle distributorship and getting that rolling fills my days. I love the products and it was a tough decision for me since I'm just not terribly outgoing nor the salesperson type. Wish me luck and check out my website: http://www.bestofscents.com/

Madilyn Turns Two!!

The gang is all here to help open those presents I've been waiting for....

...I don't know mom, is this my color? Nice style!

Wow!! do I dare attack that cake? Someone get me a ladder....

Madilyn will be little red riding hood for Halloween. This is the costume that I made her. She looks so adorable!!

Autumn Splendor

Zion is so beautiful!!

We are taking in the sights around Southern Utah. Here are some of the pictures we took at Zion National Park, Quail Creek State Park, and Red Cliffs. Starr especially likes the adventures each day. The weather has been so wonderful.

Quail Creek is only about 5 minutes from where we are staying, a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere.

Summer Running Away

I am amazed each day at how fast summer is flying by. Madilyn (21 months) loves the pool, playing with her cousins and best of all having her own "pony" in the house - Dakota. Fortunately for Madilyn, Dakota adores Madilyn and tolerates her "love." Madilyn enjoys helping me around the house, especially when it comes to doing dishes!

My tiniest angel - Brityn is almost 4 months old now. She is the happiest baby and just seems to enjoy each day to the fullest. She discovered her jumper this week and loves it - indoors and out.

My princess, MyKenzie (5) will be starting kindergarten in about 1 week. I cannot believe how fast she has grown. It is a heartbreak for me!! Here the girls are playing so nicely together - the little ones Niah (2) and Madilyn (1 1/2) aren't even fighting over any toys. What a lovely peaceful memory. I guess you can all tell how happy grandma is to be home with her girls. I wish these days could last forever.

Everyone's Home

MyKenzie loves entertaining her lil sister.

July started out with the ENTIRE Richards' crew all in one place, at one time! This doesn't happen very often-twice in the past ten years or so I think. Margaret thoroughly enjoyed her nieces (Niah 2 on her lap, MyKenzie 5 & Madilyn 1 1/2 on MyKenzie's lap)

George is on the left visiting with his Uncle George (Wally's brother), Aunt Joan (George's wife), Aunt Darlene (Wally's sister) and dad (Wally).

Todd, Kori and Walt work on dinner for 18, no small task. Walt must have been the supervisor.

Chandra - smiling but really thinking - no way am I doing dishes for all these people!

Daddy's girl - Niah & George

Da brothers - just chillin, Walt, Todd & George.
Scot managed to miss all the pictures!


Our grandson Ethan 9-so great with the lil ones.

We've found a little place that helps us to forget the we're in the dry flatlands. It's called Palo Duro and its only a few miles from our campground. It is just beautiful there and reminds me a lot of the Grand Canyon area. It is also complete with Texas Longhorn cattle.