Hi, Cowboy!

The cutest thing happened today...perhaps you had to be there.. but Greg and I were leaving JC Penney's when an adorable little 3 or 4 yr-old girl (with Mom in tow) walked past us and said, "Hhhiiiiiyyyy, Cowboy" (in a low, long drawn-out  manner.) Greg said "hello" to her and then proceeded to tell me that while I was trying on clothes, she had come over by him and repeatedly addressed him as, "Hi, Cowboy" in the same manner. In speaking with her for a few minutes she told him her name was Bryn...all this, of course,  while her mother was standing there listening  (rather embarrassed, by the way, but not saying a thing).

Well, about 30 seconds later as we were walking out the door, we hear that darling little low voice again saying from waaaayy down the aisle....you guessed it...Bye, Cowboy!" as he walked off into the sunset (giggle). What can I say, there is something about a man in a light-colored cowboy hat! Bryn, you certainly have great taste and know a good guy when you see one!

It was so darn cute, I can't quit chuckling about it!

"He's an old Cowhand"

Snip is a gem...notice how the rope is across his rear and he's still calm.

What a great picture! You can see what a powerful and beautiful horse he is.

I like this picture...Greg's armitas and boots and Snip's head.

One of Greg's customers took these pics yesterday while branding and printed them off for him. They are taken at Pratt Ranch in Blackfoot. Thanks so much, Anita! I love them (and the guy in them!)

SkippyJon Jones Visits the Stoddard Reading Roundup

Earlier this month, Annie Tanner, a dear friend and head of the Vista reading program at Stoddard Elementary invited Greg to come to their Reading Roundup Party and read Skippyjon Jones to the 100+ kids who had completed their reading challenge for the year. She is the daughter of some of our very good friends and a marvelous organizer and motivator to the students. She and her hubby and children have been in our home several times and they know how much "Grandpa Rose" LOVES to read these books to his grandkids...hence, the invitation. Lori, Brad and kids gave the darling Skippyjon puppet to Greg at Christmas...just a perfect little surprise! I think Greg was more nervous once he actually got there than he imagined. A throng of little kids is quite a different experience than a few precious little grandkids curled up on his lap, but he did a FANTASTIC job and had the kids "eating our his hands"! I thought these were pretty cute pictures that Annie brought over and wanted to remember this fun afternoon. He read to two different groups (I was the page turner only).  I absolutely LOVE to hear his Spanish accent and the excitement in his voice as he weaves the story of the little Siamese cat with the big ears who is sure he is really a Chihuahua...a Chihuahua named El Skippito Friskito, the great sword fighter! We have five of these books, each one darling...but the original is the best in my opinion! Anyway, kudos to my adorable husband for stepping out of his comfort zone and into a large crowd of eager little elementary kids! They looked so cute in their little cowboy hats! I love you, honey! You're a natural!!!

Marjorie Pay Hinckley - a VERY WISE WOMAN!

I just had to post these two beautiful quotes by Sister Marjory Pay Hinckley...words of wisdom from one of Heavenly Father's very choice daughters!


     "We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives.We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. We have to learn to be content with what we are."


"Fifty was my favorite age. It takes about that long to learn to quit competing--to be yourself and settle down to living. It is the age I would like to be through all eternity!"

I agree wholeheartedly, Sister Hinckley!  I'm a slow learner but I'm working on it.

"30 Something!" (Matt's 39th Birthday)

Since we couldn't be there to celebrate Matt's last year as "30-Something", I copied these pics from Sara's blog. Hope you don't mind, Sara...it's not the first time! Just love this guy; that's all we can say! We are well-pleased...no, very proud of what a fine man in every way Matt has turned out to be! He is like his Dad in so many ways and that is the best compliment I could give him. As Sara mentioned, he is a wealth of knowledge and has forgotten more than I have ever learned! He gives 100% to his church callings but realizes that his first and most important calling is as a husband and father. He makes Sara feel like a princess...exactly how every man should treat his wife. He has developed wonderful common sense and a great sense of humor! He is a worthy priesthood holder and leads by example. Thanks, Matt, for being a son that we can respect and adore! And enjoy your last year in your 30's! (You know if you're approaching 40, that makes us 60-something! Yikes! Love you tons, son!

Morgan's 9th Birthday!

 Beautiful 9-yr-old Morgan!

 Just takin' it easy in the Papazon chair we gave her...hopefully many hours of reading fun!

 All the Teichert women!

My Mom, Morgan, and Me!

DJ wrestling with Porter and Kami! They ask for it and love it!
I forgot my camera and Greg took this picture with his Droid! Not really knowing how to use it, some great pictures
were deleted by mistake. Some of our favorites were of DJ lifting every family member in the air on his hands
while lying on the floor! Hope Cindy posts them.

Morgan is our third grandchild to turn 9 this year and all I can say is "LOVE THAT GIRL!" It was so fun to watch her play soccer before her party and to see her score for the first time this year! It was so fun to see how much she has improved since last year in her ability to control the ball and move it down the field! We loved that she didn't feel her birthday was complete without us being there. She always misses Grandma and Grandpa T because they just live too far away to come and she understands that, but she is used to us being at all the kids birthdays. Between Regan's track meet the night of her birthday and complications in Greg's and my schedule, a night party for Morg right on her birthday wasn't possible. It was great to be with her the night after! We had a great time and love and appreciate Morgan's individuality! She is her own little person and like Lily, is comfortable with who she is. She plays alone at times and is perfectly happy to do so! She is so kind and always includes everyone and has always been a very spiritually-mature little soul! I still remember vividly when she was four-years-old her whispering to me at a family reunion home evening that she was feeling the spirit and I could tell she really was. She loves and understands the scriptures better than most her age. She also loves to give service to others and seems happiest when she is doing that. She can also be a big tease and just a lot of fun to be around! And wow, can she play the piano! Love you tons, Morgs!

Luke's 9th Birthday...clear out there in Orlando!

 At the Tampa Bay Ray's game! He's a die-hard fan!

Finding out he gets to go to a Ray's game!

It seems like yesterday we were in Florida for Luke's baptism. Soon it will be to Orlando again for Emma's 8th birthday and baptism. The years continue to fly by and they are good to us. We definitely feel our age and more, but in terms of blessings, rewards, and evidences of His goodness, we feel GREAT! We blinked and Luke turned 9!  Sorry we have to miss the Florida family birthday bashes because they DO sound like loads of fun but our primary hope and wish is that each one is happy and feels our love! Luke, you are an amazing young man and we agree with your Mom's assessment of you! You are so intelligent, kind and inclusive to all, and have great desires to make good choices. We can see that you recognize that when you make good choices, you and all around you are happy! You are also a great athlete! Keep it up, buddy! We love everything about you and miss you like crazy! We're so glad you had a memorable few days and got to attend a Tampa Bay game with your family! Hope you enjoy your watch! Now you can't ever be late coming home, right?