OH MY! This is quite the resort!

Check out the place we are staying at in Mexico. It is an all inclusive resort and so far it has been an incredible place to stay. The food is fantastic; last night we had dinner at the French restaurant and tonight the Lobster House...where only shrimp and lobster are served. Here is the link to the Excellence Riviera Cancun:

Today we visited Tulum...one of the sites of ancient ruins. We had been there before but it was amazing again. The song, "Book of Mormon Stories" kept running through my head! We also shopped a little in Playa del Carmen.

If you get chance to come here take it from us...we highly recommend this resort.

Be Happy!

Thought for the week:
Be Happy!
Love ya, Peg

Do you really want to know this much about me?

My niece Lis, answered these questions on her blog and I though I'd die laughing at her P...phobias or fears...go read it here.

I'm not funny, but it was fun to think about and answer these questions.

A. ATTACHED OR SINGLE? Happily attached 36+ years
B. BEST FRIEND? Tim, my kids and sister
C. CAKE OR PIE? depends…
D. DAY OF CHOICE? Saturday or Sunday
E. ESSENTIAL ITEMS? cuticle oil pen, hand lotion and lipstick
F. FAVORITE COLORS? navy, black, khaki, burgundy
G. GUMMY BEARS OR WORMS? chocolate covered gummy bears
H. HOMETOWN? Hummmm.....born in Black's Harbour, New Brunswick, Canada, SLC now
I. INDULGENCE? My brother Mark's hand dipped chocolates
J. JANUARY OR JULY? I don't like snow so July...but I don't like the 100 degree weather either
K. KIDS? 5 ( Amy, Andrew, Angela, and Aaron---Alison, our youngest, is deceased.)
L. LIFE ISN'T COMPLETE WITHOUT? My Family, My Savior and Heavenly Father
M. MARRIAGE DATE? Feb. 11th
N. NUMBER OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS? 2 sisters and 4 brothers
O. ORANGES OR APPLES? Apples
P. PHOBIAS OR FEARS? Drowning. Getting in a car accident...especially on snowy roads.
Q. QUOTE? "Knowing and doing are two different things."
R. REASONS TO SMILE? Jack (my grandson), family, my Heavenly Father loves me, flowers, shoes, clothes
S. SUPERMAN OR WONDER WOMAN? I'm married to Superman!
T. TAG 5 PEOPLE: Mary (get a blog!), Amy, Ang, Kristin, Ashley
U. UNKNOWN FACT ABOUT ME? I pumped gas at my Dad's store when I was a teenager.
V. VEGETABLES? Love them!
W. WORST HABIT? I'm too generous.
X. XRAY OR ULTRASOUND? Who cares?
Y. YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? Chocolate, potatoes (french fries, twice baked, etc.)
Z. ZODIAC SIGN? Pisces

Happy 9 Months Birthday Jack!

This handsome boy with a beautiful spirit

is 9 months old tomorrow!
I am so blessed to be his grandma! I love you Jack!

Vote for me!

Amy entered me in a contest--- but she really entered herself because she wants me to share the Philosophy products if I win!!! Click on the "Rate this story" at the bottom of this and it will take you to the Philosophy web page and you can vote 5 angels for us---many times, not just once! You have to close out your browser each time you vote then get back in and vote again. THANKS!

They made me cry!

Last night I was sitting in the upstairs TV room waiting for dinner to arrive, (Tim had ordered pizza because I went visiting teaching right from work) when Amy walked in carrying a baby...this baby was wrapped in a blanket and I couldn't see all of it...then I took a double take and THE BABY WAS JACK!!! Everyone says they wish they had a camera close because the look on my face was worth saving! Of course, being the softy I am, I got all teary, hugged and kissed him, then went to find Angela and hug her...she was just coming in the door. MY WHOLE FAMILY kept the secret that Ang and Jack were flying in for a few days... everyone knew but me! What a wonderful surprise!!! I have a ritual with Jack every morning that they are with us. I greet him with "Good Morning Gill" (remember What About Bob? when Bill Murray's character said good morning to his fish?) This morning Jack laughed so hard at me that he seemed delirious every time I said it to him...I didn't think I was so funny--I also think it's my voice inflections. Thanks fam, it is great having them here!

Inside the Utah State Capitol Building

We walked outside then went inside so Tim could see the newly renovated building. I had a ticket to the rededication; my friends had already given me a tour. We ran into a friend who works for the Governor's office and she let me show Tim around the new Lt. Govs office. After working in the Capitol for Govs. Leavitt and Walker, I grew to love the Capitol very much. It has magnificent architecture, history and is very beautiful. It's so bright now that almost 100 years of dirt has been cleaned off everything...the paintings are striking and the marble is so bright and clean. What a gorgeous building. The middle picture is a safe that is inside the inner offices---just outside the Lt. Govs door. As you can see, it was just painted. In case you're wondering...yes, I miss not working in this beautiful building.

Oh What A Beautiful Day!

Today is perfect in Salt Lake City; it is a gorgeous spring day. The Salt Lake Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the longest continuous stake in the Church. In fact, Temple Square, the Conference Center etc. are all within our stake boundaries and we have stake conference in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Anyway, the weather is incredible so Tim and I, after our stake conference today, walked hand in hand around Temple Square and the plaza--I know that's probably cheesey to some of you, but it was so beautiful---it was an experience you'd want to share with someone you love. We can't let this beautiful day go to waste so we've changed our clothes, are eating some lunch and then going to walk around the new State Capitol Complex, which is just down the hill from our home, before company comes for dinner. Hope you're having a wonderful day where you are. My only regret...no pictures to post of the Temple grounds; the spring flowers are so beautiful on Temple Square and the Main Street Plaza I would have loved to share them with you. Maybe there will be something pretty at the Capitol--we are taking a camera. Update....photo of the Japanese Cherry Blossoms was taken on the Capitol Grounds.

Babe Ruth Bars

Years ago when we lived in Lexington, Kentucky, my friend, Carol, gave me the following recipe. I made them last night to take to work and they were a hit. Thought I'd share the recipe.

Babe Ruth Bars

4 cups oats

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup

2/3 c butter--melted

1/3 c. peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients well; pat in a 8x8 in. pan prepared with cooking spray. Bake at 400 about 10 minutes--don't over bake or the bars are hard. Let cool a bit while melting 6 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips, 3 oz. peanut butter chips and 1/3 c. peanut butter; stir until mixed well. Do not get the chocolate too hot, melt gradually. Spread on top of warm bars. Cool completely, then cut. Enjoy!

Your eyes are the windows to your soul.

Okay, I just can't resist posting another Jack picture... look at his eyes! WOW! His Mom's are incredible too! Angela, Jack's Mom, is my third child, second daughter. Click on the picture to make it larger and you can see how beautiful their eyes are. Congratulations on the job offers! Jack's Dad, Tommy, graduates from law school in May and accepted a job in Phoenix, AZ. He will be working for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

Jack, Grandma and Grandpa

Jackson was such a great wedding luncheon
and reception guest. Even when it was late he was still happy and having fun!

They're married!!!

From left to right:
Andrew, Tim, Peggy, Tasha, Aaron, Amy, Angela and Jackson, Tommy.

Aaron and Tasha were married
on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in the Salt Lake Temple. A luncheon
was held in their honor at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building

and later that evening, a reception at The Point.