Saturday, May 31, 2025

WHAT HAPPENED TO MAY?

 May has been wonderful! I can't even begin to express all the joy we've had this month. I'll try...

Of course, May starts with May Day! I sent my daughters crocheted bouquets.

Mango and Kotten Kandy
Key Lime Pie
The Browns love celebrating Star Wars Day on "May the 4th" Be With You:

Skylar, Katia and Mango are dressed for the event.
And then they went to the theater to watch the movie.
It was Mango's first movie in the theater. She fell asleep.
Scott joined in the fun.
Sheila put on a great concert with her YSA group. They jammed out to gospel music WITH Yahosh Bonner. 

Isn't Sheila adorable!
Me - Sheila - GJ
She's the one in the middle.
My nephew, Kade, got married to a wonderful girl: Sarah!

Kade and Sarah
Aren't they cute?!
Then came Red Skittle's 6th birthday! He celebrated with a Minecraft party. Grandma and Grandpa got him baking supplies and dinosaur accessories.

Bro, He's SIX!
He got to see the movie with his parents.
And he helped make his Minecraft cake.
Isn't he the cutest little baker?
He's so smart and capable. I just adore this kid!
He enjoyed his Creeper pinata.
I held my first piano recital in Idaho. I sure love my piano students!

I love my little studio.
Everyone of these kids had never done a recital before.
I was sooooo proud of them!
And Mother's Day was so fun!

A rose from church
The Good Place DVDs from Scott
And my daughters got me Foyle's War DVDs
Kiara went hiking with her to guys!
GJ and I are still LOVING our new business. We're having lots of fun!

GJ and her infused honey!
Me and my jams and jellies!
Best Friends Forever!
I LOVE my sister!
I worked at the voting booth this month too!

Unfortunately not a lot of people came out to vote, so I read an entire book while I was there!
The Bronze Bow was a good read.
And...

Ashton came to visit from Kentucky so we went to Red Robin.
Mango finally made it into Jude's dog crate. She was so proud of herself.
My daughters got to visit together and sent me photos.
Isn't Mango just precious?!
I love to see the temple! ... and Katia!
I'm glad we are eternal companions!
Scott is so good to me!
My amazing primary pianists - Abbi!
She is a treasure!
She just got her mission call to Scotland/Ireland.
Love these yellow fields in Idaho!
Mango is 9 months old!

But wait! There's more... Stay tuned for next week's post when I write about our DeThortenhausen Family Reunion at Yellowstone.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

HE HAS RISEN!

Easter is so wonderful! I love celebrating my Savior, Jesus Christ, and His love for me and everyone! As Scott and I get older, Easter looks a bit different. Our daughters are in charge of coordinating with the Easter bunny and helping their children to know the "REAL" reason for the holiday. But we get to watch on and enjoy the smiles, and understanding. Here are some pictures of their celebrations (and our own):

Mango's First Easter

She doesn't understand it all yet....

But Kotten Kandy felt loved!

And Skylar was seen by the Easter Bunny too!
Red Skittle loved hunting for eggs!
And this boy makes me smile!

Then there are the family photos of all my loved ones:

Berry and Jelly Donut
They may be GJ's grands... but I claim them too!
And Lemon Drop also belongs to me via my sister!
I miss taking the Bettenhausen's Easter picture every year!
I love these guys!
Mango, SKylar and Katia
Kiara, Cody and Red Skittle
Me and My Sister
Don't you love our matching overalls!
I feel like I'm 7 again - and twinning with my sis!
We are good together! I love this man!

Happy Easter! I know that my Redeemer lives!

BONUS POST:
We surprised Scott's brother, Brett, last week. He starred as Bert in the musical production of Mary Poppins. Wow! He was fantastic! Brett has talent! I'm so glad we made the trip.... and on the way we also got to see two nieces: Shanae and Chanelle. (Chanelle was also in the show.)

Shanae had no idea we were coming... We just showed up!
I love this girl!
So excited to see the show!
"Step in Time!"
Bert (aka. Brett) dancing on the rooftops!
I really think Brett stole the show!
Brothers!
Scott, Chanelle, and me