Sunday, August 8, 2010

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!



Kim is a "deep thinker".  He does lots of training at the Hospital in personality type things.  Boy he sure should have researched "me" more before taking the plunge! :) jk  It has been an incredibly healing year.  I have found purpose and a future once again.  I love being part of a "we" not just a "me".  Granted it needs to be someone who contributes emotionally to that relationship.  I am saying that to my single friends.  I know that it wasn't an accident that we found each other.  I have watched Nicole learning to trust and love again.  She is incredibly strong but there are things I struggle to do that Kimball so easily provides for her.  He takes her driving in the church parking lot.  Now when she hit the accelerator instead of the brake...I would have screamed...he just laughed and gave her instruction.  To everyone that said they couldn't do what I have had to do this past 4 years.  I say...I pray you never have to.  Paul's death was so incredibly hard and left a whole in my heart that was almost fatal.  I know that no matter how hard the trial seems today...there will be a rainbow...and you will know, understand and be stronger at the end.  It isn't about finding a place to hide but a place to bloom and keep growing.  I love my family and friends for holding me and strengthening me when I could not stand alone.  I love my Heavenly Father for seeing my needs as a widow and sending me Kimball.  It has been a wonderful year!  Life is Good!!!

Friday, August 6, 2010

My little Sister Tina!

Today Tina and her friend Gordon came to visit.  We laughed and told stories till 1:00 in the morning.  It was WONDERFUL to have family visit...hint hint!  Gordon is a Canadian but we won't hold that against hime...jk!  He is easy to be around and a lot of fun.  Most of all Tina is so very happy.  I am thankful for my family!!!  All of them!!! :)

Monday, August 2, 2010

Candid Photos from Sparks Reunion!

Ashlyn questioning the wisdom of Taylee drinking the tipee upside down!!! 
Dad and Uncle Jack...full of wisdom and love!
Who knows what Kim is doing...he doesn't remember?!? 


Stacy...my 4th Beautiful Daughter!
Nicole...my 5th Beautiful Daughter!
                 
Me & my SWEET AUNT NILACE! 

SPARKS WILL FLY!!! (THEME)



SPARKS FAMILY REUNION
JULY 2010 SPARKS REUNION
(My family....Dad & Babette, Aunt Nilace, Stacy, Ryan, Ashlyn & Taylee lots of cousins and relatives!)  Nicole and I are on the end...Kimball is taking the picture.

We met at Clarkston, Utah. My cousins bought Great Grandpa Sparks homestead. There is rich pioneer heritage in this town. It is fun to know the Sparks family were strong pioneers willing to sacrifice so that we can have the gospel in our lives today. I always love seeing my father and Babette, as well as my Aunt Nilace. I appreciate the sacrifice that Stacy's family made to be there. Heidi is about to have our 26th Grandchild!!! Dave is working hard at US Bank in Sandy. It was a last minute reunion but worth the effort. I love them and appreciate all they have done for me. I am in charge of the Sparks Reunion next year. I promise to give you all an earlier heads up. I am hoping more of my children can attend and help. I love my family!

HANNAH, MILEY, NICOLE ???

POWERSPORTS !