Temple Kitty

He seems to always be here when we come.

He's sweet and loving but very skinny.
The missionaries love him.

President Kunz named him, Solomon.

I wish I could take him home with me.

Mother's Day Lilies

Dan sent me flowers.

He timed it 

just right

so they would be in full bloom
and absolutely gorgeous

by Mother's Day

Thank you my sweet thoughtful boy!

Carry's Surprise

My dear friend, Carry and her husband Chris 

just celebrated their 15th anniversary.

Chris surprised her with a trip to Navuoo.

He made all the reservations,

cancelled all her appointments,

made plans for the kids,

packed her clothes 

and whisked her away.

We were in on the plan

and in order to get pictures of the surprise

they stopped at our house 

so that Carry and I could "do a little planning."

Thats when Chris 

presented her with their itinerary.

She was very surprised!!!

Here are the rest of the conspirators.

Of all the people who knew the secret

it was only Chris who almost let it slip

Pioneers Past and Present

The Trail Center sisters created and performed 

a beautiful tribute to the pioneers.

Originally it was going to be in the park just below the Trail Center

but because of rain it was moved indoors

which actually worked out even better.

The acoustics were great,

we had plenty of outlets,

we had the Walter Rane pictures all around us,

and everyone stayed around afterwards to talk and take tours.

The Sisters did an incredible job and we were so proud of them.

We just can't get over the remarkably talented young women

we have in this mission.

The first song was written and composed by one of the sisters

and sung by three others, each telling the story of different pioneers

and why they joined the church and moved west.

They told of the hardships endured

and the great sacrifices made.

It was lovely.

There were lots of fun songs that made you want

to tap your feet and sing along.

We saw a side of the sisters we had never seen before,

each of them enthusiastically enjoying their music.

There were very tender hymns sung in perfect harmony.

 

It turned out to be an amazing program which they plan on performing

many more times in the future

to remind people of the wonderful heritage we have

not only as members of the church

but also in this area of the country.
Thanks Sisters, you are amazing!

Walter Rane

This is the some of the beautiful collection

of Walter Rane's work

that is being displayed in the Trail Center under the title:

Another Testament of Jesus Christ.

April Arrivals

Only four missionaries arrived in April.

It might be a small group 

but as usual they are wonderful young men,

prepared and ready to serve the Lord.

Welcome to NOM,

the best mission in the church!

Laura's Visit

One of my dear friends came to visit me for a few days

and we had such a lovely time.

We saw as many things as we could fit into

the short time she was here.

We visited the Kanesville Tabernacle,

and the Winter Quarters Temple,

in all its spring-time splendor.

Later we visited the Mormon Trail Center

where she was given a tour by one of our wonderful sisters.

She met Star and Bright,

enjoyed the spirit of the Memorial Room,

and learned how big and colorful the wagons were.

Another day we went into Omaha where we visited

 the Pioneer Courage Memorial

which spreads through several blocks of the city

and ends with a lovely geese fountain and atrium.

Our last stop was a great little restaurant called Wheat Fields

where we had the most incredible breakfast

and afterwards enjoyed a long girlfriend talk.

It was such a treat to have her here with me,

and so fun to catch up and chat.

Thank you, Laura,

your visit was a delightful break 

 and I loved every minute!

ZZZzzz...

Our baby boy, Cash.

And the name is...

Cash David Kunz,

we are so glad you are here safe and sound

and we feel so blessed to welcome you into our family!

Another Blessing...

Our new grand-baby is here!

He was born on May 5th,

at 11:02 am

weighing in at 6 lbs, 9 ozs.

and measuring 18 inches long.

I took this picture off of skype

so it is not very clear

but he is the sweetest little boy.

Hailey came through it like a pro

and is already feeling good, but tired.

She is beautiful, happy and the sweetest of mothers

and we feel so blessed to have her in our family.

David is excited to have them all home with him.

He is a dear father, so attentive and involved.

We just couldn't be more thrilled!

The only thing that could make us happier

would be if we were there with them,

getting to hold that new little soul.

Welcome to the world little one!

Name announced tomorrow 

along with more pictures.

Jocelyn Art Museum

My wonderful husband took me to the Jocelyn Art Museum

just because he knew I would LOVE it.

It was amazing and

 I absolutely loved every minute.

I took pictures of some of my favorite things.

Please join me in a feast for the senses...

What a lovely day!

Thank you, Honey,

you're so good to me!