Childhood Memory

Recently, I came across this photo of my two brothers and me from around 1964

It represents a favorite childhood memory.

Brent in the front, Mark in the middle, and me in the back

I am guessing that in this photo, we were close to these ages:

Mark-18 months, Brent 2 1/2-3 , and I was around 4 1/2

We livd next to a lot where horse trailers were sold.

We lived on State Street in American Fork, Utah. Our house was on the east side of the road, across the street from my Aunt Marilyn's house. Today, a Mc Donald's sits on the location of Aunt Marilyn's former home and a KFC sits where my house used to be.
Today, State Street is a very busy congested main highway as opposed to the early 1960's when we walked across the street to visit our cousins. The road was a highway but not with the heavy traffic it sees today.
Our grandma Hoglund lived within walking distance at 44 South, 600 East, where there are now homes and condos.
My dad was working 3 jobs and going to BYU to complete his MBA at this time. My mom would load the 3 of us up in the wagon and take us for long walks. I remember going to visit my Grandma and Grandpa Hoglund, as well as Aunt Marilyn and my cousins, her children. We would also stop and visit with other people along the way. My mom would sing songs and we would join in.. She lined the bottom of the wagon with a towel for us to sit on so we would be more comfortable as we took our walks.
Most of the walks I remember were in the evening, but I am sure we went out at other times during the day as this was most likely the only method of transportation for us on some days. We had one car and I am sure my dad needed that car most days, although I do remember times that we would drop him off at work so my mom could use the car on grocery shopping day.

Photos speak so many words and provide a step back in time that nothing else can.
This photo always creates heightened gratitude for my parents and their sacrifices for our family.
At the time, this may have seemed like an ordinary day, doing an ordinary activity but this is a priceless memory.

Take those photos...even when your family complains, especially when your family complains!

Raspberries Anyone?

Last week, I had the blessing of taking care of 3 of my grandchildren.

This little guy melts my heart at every turn.

After raising 5 children and being a raspberry lover myself,

I had never seen someone put raspberries on their fingers.

(This was always reserved for the olives at Thanksgiving dinner)

His love for raspberries is clear.

Pioneer Day 2017

July 24

Today commemorates the day the first Mormon Pioneers arrived in the 

Salt Lake Valley 170 years ago. 

I am grateful to stand on the shoulders of their sacrifices and dedication, 

the depth of which I cannot fully comprehend.

President Gordon B Hinkley said the following,

"Whether you were born among the posterity of the pioneers, 

or whether you were baptized yesterday, 

each is the beneficiary of their undertaking."

My great aunt, Minerva Teichert, depicted the pioneer journey in many of her paintings.

These are a few of my favorites.

 "Not Alone"

I know that angels carried these Saints through dark and desperate circumstances.

 "Handcart Pioneers"

This is my favorite and hangs in my home.

The strength of this pioneer woman speaks to me. 

She is throwing her bonnet in the air but it is cut of in the painting.

"Covered Wagon Pioneers"

Up and Down The Turnpike and a Laugh From The Past

Yesterday...
Ron had a speaking assignment in Ft Pierce, one hour north of us. He asked me to speak on the program with him, so off we went early yesterday morning. I was reminded that the last time I spoke with him in Ft Pierce, I was pregnant with our second son, Jeffrey (25 years ago this month). We just had Curt. Now look at us...
I was also reminded of one of my finer (funny) Public Speaking moments that happened in Ft Pierce several years ago while I was The Stake Young Women President. Read on...
While serving as The Stake Young Women President, I committed to each Young Woman in our Stake that when they received their Young Women Recognition Medallion, I would be present. Our Stake is spread all over geographically and it take 1 1/2 hours to get to some areas of the Stake from any given spot, however, I did not mind driving this distance for these important occasions.
One Wednesday evening, I was to be in Ft Pierce by 7pm to participate in the Young Women Recognition Night. I was on the program as the main speaker, so being on time was important.
I prepared an early dinner for my family, hurriedly dressed, and headed up the Turnpike to Ft Pierce.
The evening was lovely, I gave my presentation, and, when all was done, headed home.
When I was preparing for bed time, I looked in the mirror to wash my face. At that moment, I realized how in a hurry I had been to get out the door and be on time.
I only had make up on ONE EYE. Of course, I am the only one who noticed, but it was embarrassing to me.
To this day, I ALWAYS put my eyeliner on BOTH eyes, then eyeshadow on BOTH eyes before using mascara on either eye. And, of course, I think of that Ft Peirce experience many many times when applying eye make up.

Celebrate Megan

Happy Birthday Megan!

My baby is 9 today!

Born on Friday, The 13th, just after midnight!

Hooray for Megan!

When she got her first skateboard 2 years ago, she loved

it so much, that she took it to Church on Sunday....

Megan's Blessing Day at 10 Days Old.

Grandpa and Grandma Hogie, Ron, Me, Megan, Jeffrey,

Andrew, Grandma Cid, Curt, Katherine

Curt was home from BYU for the break between summer and

fall semesters.

This is when Katherine and Andrew met Megan.

If you know Andrew, then this picture speaks a thousand words.

You could probably write a caption for this photo. This was the

day Megan and I left Palms West Hospital with Andrew as

my VIP Valet Service.

There are not adequate words to say how grateful I am

that Megan joined our family and that I get to be her mom!I LOVE YOU, MEGGIE!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Love, Mom

Click HERE to see her 1 year old Birthday Photos

Forty Nine Years

Milestone Memories

August 10, 1959....

Happy Anniversary,

Mom and Dad!

After their marriage in the Salt Lake LDS Temple,

a reception was held in American Fork, Utah....

Click HERE to read more about this exciting occasion

and my wonderful parents.

They hit the ground running and have not stopped yet!

Here they are at their house on Horseshoe Drive

in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

December 1985

This was taken at the Old Chapel in Independence, Missouri

on our last Sunday there, April 17, 1977.

This is the new section of the building.

They are at the side entrance we rarely used.

A few days after this, our family was packed up and

movedto Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

My Dad commuted in to New York City every day for

ten years until JC Penney moved them, again, to

Atlanta, Georgia.

This is Mom and Dad's 25th Wedding Anniversary

Celebration in August 1984 at the house on Horseshoe Drive

in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

Here I am with my siblings... Brent, Jenni, Me, Mark

Here are all the places they have lived (that I am aware of)

Salt Lake City, UT

American Fork, UT

Granger, UT (Now West Valley City)

Pocatello, ID

Midvale, UT

Independence, Missouri (2 houses)

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey ( 2 houses)

Atlanta, Georgia ( 3 houses)

Billings, Montana (Mission President Service)

Wellington, FL (2 houses)

Orlando, (2 houses....so far)

I think it is 17 or 18 moves?????

With 49 Amazing years to celebrate, you can only

imagine how our family will celebrate next year as

The Golden #50 arrives.

A Huge Family Reunion is in the works. If all goes as

planned, we will be sailing the High Seas together.

Cousin Memories

Milestone Memories

Happy Birthday To

My Cousin Kenneth

This is a copy of a Scrapbook Page made by

Christine, Kenneth's wife.

These are the ages I remember Kenneth

the best.

Here are the Cousins on the way to the pasture with

Grandpa Fred.

This is at the house that was on the North West Corner of

700 East and 4500 South in Salt Lake City.

After this photo was taken, Grandpa piled everyone in the

truck and stopped by my house in Midvale, Utah, to

pick up me before we headed south of Salt Lake

to his pastures near Lehi, UT.

I cannot remember why I was not at the

sleepover at Aunt Carol's the night before.

This photo was taken in early 1969 before we moved to

Missouri.

In This Photo Are:

Jamie, Grandpa, Tiffanie, and Brent
Kenneth, Mark, and Wayne

Jamie and Tiffanie are Brother and SisterCousins

Kenneth and Wayne are Brothers- Uncle Fred Cousins

Brent and Mark are my Brothers-Hogie Cousins.

Our Grandpa is Fred , Sr.