Late Spring Flowers

The snow has decided to end so the flowers are now venturing forth. This is a sampling of what I have so far.

Elder Jordan Gibby - May 25, 2010

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The Trip to Alabama

Picking Elder Gibby up at the Mission Home:

Oak Mountain State Park:

The Vulcan - Birmingham, Alabama:

Cullman, Alabama - 1:

A mixture of pictures:

Bessemer Baptism:

Gadsen, Alabama:

Bessemer, Alabama:

Birmingham Temple:

Coming Home:

Finally Home:

Elder Jared Gibby - May 12, 2010

Today I received the last email from Elder Gibby. His mission will officially end on Friday. Wow, I can't believe that two years has gone by already. It seems like yesterday (not to sound too cliche) that we dropped him off at the MTC in Provo, Utah. Am I really two years older? I guess so (the mirror seems to say 5-7 years older).

Elder Jordan Gibby - May 11, 2010

Elder Gibby and Elder Wellington

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Elder Tarzan

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The District

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Elder Gibby's pet gecko (not Geico)

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Happy Mother's Day

Our missionary sons who were able to talk to each other today (a number of years ago)

To was a wonderful day. We were able to talk at length with both of our sons serving missions. We called Jordan in Brazil at about 1:00 pm our time and Jared called us about a half an hour later. As it turned out we were able to put both the cell phones on speaker phone and let the boys talk to each other for a while. It was really great hearing them talk to each other - missionary to missionary. It made me so grateful for a family that is so close and children that love each other. Jonathan gave a talk in Sacrament meeting on Mothers. He did a really good job and looked and sounded as experienced as the more senior speakers. We were able to have Brittney with us for a good portion of the day. It is always a delight to have her come visit. We were happy that she was able to talk with Jared for a while and then with us for a couple of hours. All in all it was one of the best days in a long while.

Elder Jordan Gibby - May 4, 2010

Elder Gibby at a District Meeting

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A fruit that grows in Brazil

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The instant church...

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Jungle Leaves

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Thirty Year Old Memories

I am really old enough to have 30 year old memories? I guess so. My son's girlfriend, Britney, called us to let us know that she had made the BYU Ballroom Dance Team. Well, in 1981 I was a member of the BYU Ballroom Dance Team. Thirty years and 80 pounds later it seems hard to believe. I went back into my old Banyan (BYU yearbook) to find the picture and here it is. Yes world, I was once young.

Tooele Winter Wonderland

I knew as soon as I planted my flower seeds and color bowls winter would return. I guess I have lived in the frigid northern hinterlands long enough to not trust those first warm, apparent spring days. They are just to taunt you before the next snowfall arrives. I try and watch my wisteria. It seems to have a sense of when spring really arrives and waits until then to start putting out its leaves. I saw the leaves budding. Even the clematis was starting to put forth flower buds so I decided that we have passed the last snowfall and I could safely embark on my spring gardening. Only a day after I planted my color bowls and put the seeds in the ground I get word that another winter storm is approaching. I did get my large color bowls in the house and covered the smaller ones on the patio so I think they will be good. I just hope the wisteria didn't freeze. It has gotten so large I would have to lose it at this point.
Well, here are the pictures of what I saw when I left for work this morning.

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Elder Jordan Gibby - April 27, 2010

Elder Gibby in the CTM (old picture to see how much has grown up in 8 months)

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Elder Gibby - the great map reader

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A view from Elder Gibby's apartment

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A mountain Elder Gibby is going to climb on p-day

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Elder Jordan Gibby - April 20, 2010

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Elder Jordan Gibby - April 13, 2010

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Easter Flowers

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I need to thank Jeannie and Britney Ruddy for the beautiful tulips they brought for Easter. We have been enjoying their blooms for the past week. The following pictures are of the flowers that are now blooming in the yard.

Elder Jordan Gibby - Pictures

I thought I had these pictures posted and when I looked at the blog they weren't there. I guess that I am getting senile early in my old age.

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