Memorial Day ... 1983

I've felt a sense of uneasiness the last week or so. It usually happens this time of year around the anniversary of the Rudd Mudslide in Farmington.


This is a picture of where my house once stood. That's my bathtub in the foreground.

At approx. 7:00 PM on Monday, May 30, 1983 Memorial Day our lives were changed forever as a mudslide roared down Rudd Canyon above our home in Farmington. In all 7 homes were destroyed and about 200 people evacuated. Our home was in direct path of the slide and totally destroyed by the power of nature. Amazingly no one was hurt. We ran along with most of our neighbors fleeing what we had no idea was coming. Everyone was running from the enormous rumbling noise. I ran with 4 year old Bryan on my hip and 10 year old Jake by my side. Susan was at a neighbors house so her dad went to get her. We were all reunited and evacuate to Bountiful at Grandma Jane's house. I still hear the deafening roar and grinding, sirens make me uneasy because those were the sounds of the night.

As with all tragedies, amazing things came out of this experience. The wholehearted goodness of people is unbelievable in crises situations. We saw such an outpouring of love, concern and caring in the days, weeks and months following the mudslide. Life is all about changes and change is a good thing.

Give those you love a hug tonight and remember that they are what is really important in our lives. My hugs go out to all of you. I love you.

This was the only picture I could find of the mudslide. Does anyone have any you could send me?

The Joy of 3 Year Olds..Cam & Shea

AAHHH! The pure joy and innocence of 3 year olds. I love to watch these 2 little bugs. I am blessed to have Cam and Shea at this wonderful age this year. You know pure joy when you hear the giggles and laughter of 3 year olds.





Words are not really necessary. It's all in their cute little faces.
Joy for a Grandma!

The Glory of Weeds...

Have you ever stopped to appreciate the beauty of a dandelion? My backyard flower garden has given me ample opportunity to admire them. They have taken over and over and over. As I contemplated removing the weeds to make way for the flowers I was presented with a great photo opportunity. The sprinklers had recently been on so the dandelions were glistening with water drops. I ran and got my camera and proceeded to take more than 50 pictures of dandelions. Crazy, but fun!





I've been taking photo classes and was given a homework assignment or challenge. The instructor challenged us to commit to taking A picture everyday and create a file to keep a daily photo journal. Of course, no one can shoot just one. Once the camera's out it's hard to quit. Anyway, the picture of me behind the dandelions is todays journal entry. It will be interesting to see how many different things show up in a years time.

I pass the challenge on to each of you. It will be fun!

Music...a beautiful thing.

I really enjoyed this portrayal of "DO RE MI" from The Sound of Music. I hope it brings a smile to your face.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if these things happened randomly more often to lighten our hectic days. Can you even imagine the joy of happening upon a scene like this one.



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