These are a few of my favorite things.....

Sometimes people ask why there is a Lamb in our Christmas Tree? I let those people think about it for a while and then they usually come up with it themselves. It's one of my favorite things.



This Needlepointed Nativity was created by our friends Chuck & Heidi Glauser from our Gilbert days. This has a great story because the pieces are hollow and the Baby Jesus was missing once when Jacob was pretty young. We found the piece inside of Mary. Where else would it be? When I tried to place the Baby Jesus in the manger Jacob wouldn't have it...."Jesus not borned yet". Not till Christmas. Ahhhh!



This great Nativity came from Ghana when our friend Nicole's parent were serving as the President of the Accra Mission there, It's made of Ofrum wood and the characters have such wonderful ....uh...character.



This Willow Tree Nativity took a few years to complete, a few pieces at a time. It came as gifts from our kids. I love the features and spirit of these shapes and it makes me happy every year as we set it up and enjoy it through the season.



I love this time of the year. I hope that all 'yall are having a beautiful season. Peace. No really. Peace.

I Been Tagged - Woah!

Tagged by Nena - Sorry it took so long, Crazy busy right now, but in this tiny window here goes,

Seven things about Peg - by the owner:

I love any color as long as it’s red. All shades of red are acceptable except the one with a lot of orange in it. Clear red=best.

I love to sew, quilt, just mess with fabric things. It makes me happy to create with fabric. Oh Well.

I love to decode recipes. I think it’s fun to “get it right” if I can. If not then oh well. It was fun trying. I might have a success or two(Like: Joe's’ Real Barbecue Beans - Ask Chet). Actually I just love to make stuff up. It’s like, you know, fun.

I love music, no, I love Christmas Music(99.9 f.m. all season baby!), no wait, I love Show Tunes(Always look on the bright side”. Spamalot), no wait, I love James Taylor(right this minute listening to “That’s Why I’m Here, Greatest Hits Vol 2.), no wait, I love so many kinds of music, can I pin down one favorite? Not tonight. Well wait, musical theater. That’s right, I love it. I get a lump in my throat during the overture of any musical, but “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”? Stop it! I ‘m a moosh. But one of my favs is the overture to The King and I. I can see that show all laid out ready to perform. Fabulous.

I love flowers, all types all colors, all fragrances, But favs are Red Roses, Pink roses and pink or red Geraniums. Ahh bliss!

I love my cute family. I have one of the nicest human beings as my husband. Besides other wonderful traits, he rubs my feet with lotion every time I ask. He doesn’t complain or whine and often he offers. I know you are all envious. I have very nice children. Each and every one has remarkable talents and intellect and energy and faith and when we are all together, it’s the height of joy for me. Imagine six siblings making each other laugh, making up games, singing together, remembering crazy things from the growing up years, and the love and support of each one by the others. It’s pretty cool, who wouldn’t love that?

I love the Lord. I am so grateful to know that I am loved by a Heavenly Father and a Savior. I need saving. I’m humbled to know that I am worth His sacrifice for me. I love the songs and stories about His Birth and his life. I love His teachings, I just wish I could do everything right.
So Nena, I hope it’s what I’m supposed to do. Thanks for the nudge girl. Heart, Peg

The Big 33!

Lots of people (say in Hollywood)think that being married for ten years is a great feat,...but a third of a Century???? Wow! Now we are talkin' legendary almost. Well today is the big day of anniversary for Peg and Parker. The big 33! Years married that is. Well in honor of the occasion, we took our annual trek to So. Cali. for sun and R & R.

Actually we didn't stay long enough for R& R. Maybe just R. But we did see family and friends that we love and sadly a burned out landscape. Still, we think we will go for another 33. We'll be old but will still have things to talk about, laugh about, pray about and be happy about. We still like each other, that's good. We still find new favs, like diet orange soda and diet cream soda mixed. Wow. That's good, and then there's always Chuck and Pushing Daisies our new T.V. friends that we love to share, not to mention Iron Chef. All in all life is pretty good. Thanks Parker for a great 33 years. It's great to know that you've still got it! Heart, Peg

Trick or Treat!

The Trick was keeping it a secret. The Treat was having the sistahs together
and the brothah here for five whole minutes in honor of the occasion!
What occasion? "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown!" Duh - Our family has been joined at the hip with Mesa High School for a couple of months... but the outcome was great. We are grateful for the modern age of flight and cell phones that provided a great surprise for Madison and her opening night and also the special visitng dignitary from Las Vegas. Happy Halloween

Each Life That Touches Ours For Good....

I was thinking about Conference and how Elder Eyring...no, President Eyring asked us to notice each day how God’s hand had touched our lives and find a way to record it and remember it for the benefit of our children. At least I think that’s what he said. Well, I noticed. Our friend, Tim Filichia left the earth tragically and unexpectedly and so many are mourning the loss and I have seen God’s hand at work as friends make contact and families draw near. I can’t help but think that a loving Heavenly Father would want something good to come from this tragic circumstance of the sweet Felichia family. Here is what I have observed... people started to call each other. At the Felichia house, people gathered and hugged and shared stories and people out of town called each other and planned memorials and shared glimpses and memories. Brothers and sisters shared sweet, though sad moments reminiscing. A place was started on Facebook to post photos etc. Memories are being revisited and smiles are coming to tear stained faces. It’s such a sad thing to think that Tim, so animated, complimentary, talented, supportive, fun loving, and friendly will be separated from those who love him best for a season, yet still people are coming together to shake hands, to hug, to celebrate a life well lived in his short stay here. I always felt that I was a favorite to Tim. Just about everyone I’ve talked to has said they felt same thing. It was his gift. I know of times where he helped others to be at ease by breaking the ice or engaging conversation. He could light up his surroundings with his contageous smile. Tim is missed greatly, still I know that I will see Tim again, and that he will have that twinkle in his eye. I look forward to that day. I know that God’s hand has touched our lives and allowed us to be enriched by a young man who lived without regrets. I want to be be like that when I “grow up”. Like Elder Eyring said, “Maybe there’s still time”.

Just keep on Trek'n

Heard of the term "a Chicken with it's head cut off?" How 'bout "My eyes are spinning independently in their sockets?" Try, "I Don't know come here from sick'm." Or maybe , "I don't know if I'm a-foot or horseback." All great sayings that describe the current state of affairs in our home. My mom would have said, "Peg, I think you are just covered up." I've come to the conclusion "I Need A Wife!" Well, that stirs up way too many scary thoughts....actually I just need a day to myself. No phone calls to make. No assignments to fulfill. I will have it soon(say in a month) but till then, with Charlie Brown Costumes, a Stake Aux. Training Meeting on the horizon, Pioneer Trek with costumes to make and assignments etc. I am thinking I should just run away..... To the Swap-meet!!! Don't think I won't either. Just wait and see. It could be just the the Dr. ordered.

One Blissful Cha-Cha!

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!