Mothers Day, May 8,2011

We had the most wonderful day on Sunday. Got up early, made an asian slaw salad and fruit plate. Katherine made her famous lemon bars. FIRST gift of the day....driving to San Diego to attend Megan and Owen's ward, the San Diego 10th ward where Owen blessed Bennett. After sacrament meeting, we went to Megan's to have a yummy dinner with Owen's family as well. Pulled pork sandwiches, strawberry spinach salad, asian slaw, assorted fruits, and lemon bars. It was delish! So much fun to hold that precious baby on Mothers Day! Megan hand crafted a grey felt flower pin for Laurie and I. Really cute. I loved it.

The SECOND best gift of the day was being able to SKYPE with Hillary! It was so great to SEE her face, and cute little body. She looked absolutely radiant. She is very happy being a missionary and serving the Lord in Chile. She was freezing while speaking to us from a room inside the church where the computer was. Winter is approaching there, and she didn't have a coat on. She was able to catch us up to date on her days as a missionary, her investigators, companions, favorite foods, acitivites, all her joys. She had no complaints or needs. We caught her up to date on our family's activities, as well. She was able to see Bennett for the first time. Tia Hillary ! (Tia is 'aunt' in Spanish). So tender.

LOVED being with my whole family for a short while on Mothers Day. So grateful to be a mom and grandma.

We are Grandparents!!

We welcomed baby Bennett Owen West into our family on March 29th, 2011. He weighed 7lbs and 12 oz and is just the cutest thing ever! He and mom are doing well postpartum and we are just so thrilled to be grandparents. Connor and Katherine are equally thrilled to be given the titles Uncle and Aunt. Here are some pics of the little guy!


Beautiful newborn...


Caught in a random sleep smile.


Here with Grandma in the hospital.


Sleeping so peaceful...


Here with his Daddy...


Some special Grandpa time.

So happy we live close enough to visit! This is such an exciting phase of life and we are so looking forward to doing all the fun Grandparent things!

CONNOR'S EAGLE!!

Dear Friends,

Connor finally did it. He was awarded the rank of Eagle last night. We just wanted to thank all of you for all you have done for him. Some donated to his Eagle Project that benefits severely handicapped people, others have been his teachers, leaders and friends. We cannot begin to thank you for helping Connor to grow into such a good young man. Know that the achievements he makes in his future will be in a large part due to your love and support of him. Thank you. Please feel free to attend, but please do not feel obligated and DO NOT send gifts. This is just a heartfelt thank you to those who helped, donated and supported him throughout this endeavor.



We are all so very proud of him and what a wonderful young man he is becoming. We love you Connor!