My House Debra

Life is a sea upon which the proud are humbled, the shirker is exposed, and the leader is revealed. To sail it safely and reach your desired port, you need to keep your charts at hand and up-to-date. You need to learn by the experience of others, to stand firm for principles, to broaden your interests, to be understanding of the rights of others to sail the same sea, and to be reliable in the discharge of your duty."

--President Thomas S. Monson, "Great Expectations", CES Firesides for Young Adu

As you will see from all the pictures below. I have had much to occupy my time and my talents. I have enjoyed the opportunity to help Chelsea with her wedding and to see so many people come and support her on her special day. I had a wonderful excursion with my grand daughters, performed in the Orchestra's fall Concert and am helping with the election for Jeff Novak. I look forward to seeing Audrey and my sisters at the end of the month. Dad and I are doing great an enjoy our life.

It has been a sad parting. Marsh and Vince moved away from Pleasant Grove last weekend and left us. Gary and Corrine had already left a month before. It's just Seth and I and Grandma now. What's up with this?

This past couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of practicing. The Orchestra at Temple Square performed last night and Friday night. We did the Italian Symphony by Mendelssohn, a Wagner piece Vorspiel and Liebestod from the opera Tritan and Isolde, and then Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major. A 13 year old boy from Hong Kong performed and did an absolutely amazing job. I feel like a novice at the piano after listening to this young man. His name is, Aristo Sham. I had the chance to visit with him a bit when he was waiting back stage. Everything about him seemed like a young kid... until he played. Wow!

Leaves fall freely,
trusting completely.
Beauty lies all around.
Soon all will be bare,
and the silent sound of snow
will fall gently,
covering earth's bounty.
It is time for winter peace.

A couple of weeks ago I was able to go with the girls and Sara to Gardner Village. It is an amazing place and is so cute that I just love being there. During the month of October they have ghosts all around and it is just an Autumn Wonderland. The Ghosts are flying through the air on bicycles, plastered to the wall at Archibald's restaurant, standing all around and some are even using the hoolahoop. It makes for a very fun place to take grand children and we can't wait until next year when Audrey and Lauren can join us. This is hopefully going to be an annual tradition with Grandma. At least I hope so!!

Demi loves little dolls and had such a fun time in the Doll Shop. She is having such a fun time holding them and telling them she loves them. You're so sweet Demi!

Joy - you are sure cute - sitting by that big, green witch. You look like a fun little guppy. Love Grandma