Night of Honor

For all of you that are in the young women program listen to this amazing combined activity that one of our wards did last night. It was amazing!
Each youth was asked to choose one person in the community that has made a difference in there lives. Then last night they had a dinner to honor these people. They honored 12 people last night. 9 of the 12 were teachers. One of the teachers were honored by 4 youth. For you from the Magna area, it was Mrs. McDonough from Brockbank Jr. high. Can you even imagine how she must have felt. I don't know about you but I don't feel that the teachers get enough money for what they do.

This is how it went. It was a formal dinner where they young men dressed in white shirts and black pants and seated each one of us. Then the youth served us dinner.
They had a Master of ceremony who did amazing.
During dinner one of the young men played the piano. Then music was provided by the Brockbank Jr High Jazz Band, from Mrs. McDonough. They were amazing.
The young men put together a slide show of these people being honored and the youth at school and work place with music.
The youth then were called up with the person they nominated to tell that person why they had been asked to come to this dinner (because they had made a difference in there life) and gave them a certificate and gift.
One of the youth had written a poem that was given to everyone:
You've passed ordinary and reached extraordinary.

These are the people that they honored for those of you who may know them.
Mr. Randall-Magna Elementary
Mrs. England-Brockbank Jr. High
Mrs. McDonough-Brockbank Jr. High
Mrs. Itow-Brockbank Jr. High
Bro. Burbidge-Matheson Jr. High Seminary Teacher! Stake YM Pres.
Bro. Meyers-Cyprus High Seminary Teacher
Mr. Berrest-Cyprus High
Mr. Moore-Cyprus High
Ms. Dondero-Hillcrest High
Bro. Case-Spencer 4th Ward
Mr. Hayes-Rogers Bakery About time someone recognized him. He does so much for us.
Mr. Mecham-Reams

Spencer 4th ward, You are Extraordinary!

Tagged again....

"All about my man"



1. Full name: Mine or his? Jed Kevin Richardson

2. How long have you been married: It will be 10 years in June

3. How long did we date: Officially? About 9 months

4. Who said I love you first: I think he did.

5. Who is taller: He is

6. Who sings better: Neither one of us

7. Who's smarter: Depends on the subject. Gospel He is, computers Mmmm he is catching up.

8. Who does the laundry: Me, but he does do some from time to time

9. Who pays the bills: He pays the most important-tithing, I pay all the rest.

10. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed: I do. Why? Does that mean something?

11. Who drives: I use to drive everywhere but now, I drive down and he drives back.

12. Who's more stubborn: Funny you should ask. I say him—he says me

13. Who kissed who first: I think he initiated it first. It was pretty mutual

14. Who asked who out first: I did! He turned me down.

15. Who proposed: He did. He will tell you he asked 5 times, but that's not true. I wasn't going to let a good thing go. I said yes the 1st time around...are you kidding me!

16. Who has more siblings: He does. I have 5 sisters and 1 brother...He has 5 sisters and 3 brothers

17. Who wears the pants in the family: Mmmmmm do you even need to ask that questions? ME

I tag Tracy Jones, Desi, Colleen, Rachael, Megan

My Family

I love this picture. My brother just sent it to me and I had to share it with everyone. Can you guess which one is me? Okay family, you can't tell.

Derrik, Meagan and Tysen

All my Grandkids

Last night I got to have Tim and Heathers boy's over night. 'Now that I have had a nap'....it wasn't so bad. I do know why they tell you to have your kids when your young. MMmmmm I like my sleep way to much. My kids, to this day, know that when I am a sleep--you don't want to wake me up for anything (except for Jed of course) . Little Ron didn't know where he was and would only sleep if I held him. He finally fell asleep around 5 AM this morning. Good thing he is so darn cute!

It gave me a chance to take a picture of all my grand kids together--until next month. Then I will have another cut little boy. Looks like the boys are going to out number the girls.

Check this out!

Not the number of oil pumped. Goes faster than any of the others. Click here: World Clock

News flash #2

So my cute niece wrote in her blog last week that she had heard there was going to be an earth quake here. She had me laughing so hard cause she was so paranoid she had even called the seismologist. Well this morning my house started to shake and let me tell you the first thing I thought about was Beckys cute blog and I started to be a little (a lot) Paranoid.
6.0 Earth Quake hit this morning out side of Wendover and another one hit near Milford. That one was 4.0.
Okay Becky, Im not laughing now. I am with you! I am on my way to the store to make sure I have things that we need and I wanted to tell all of you how important it is to be prepared.
One of her friends told her the following things that I thought I might pass on now that I am paraniod with you.
1. Always have gas in your car
2. Have a way to cook your food
3. Kids need entertainment (Who would have even thougth about that)
4. Heat (you know like those cute little hand warmers that we use up at Heber Valley in Oct).
Good advise.
And last but not least.as Becky also said...I love you all!
Thanks Becky for the warning. Next time I am going to listen to you!!

News Flash.....

I forgot one thing.....
For any of you in this ward
THERE WILL BE 'NO' MORE SELLING OF THE HOMES!
Stamps....I don't think you know what you started but everyone is moving.
This is your official warning. Those Termite signs are going to be appearing.

I heard on Sunday that the Jordan's are also moving.
Of course you know that Derrik and Meagan are moving, but I am sure you will see them. They had better come and visit me.

Miracles and blessings

First of all I wanted to let anyone know that is interested in the sheet music of the song Pres. Hinckley wrote and was sung at his funarel, It will be availible for free down load starting the evening of Feb. 20
http://www.janicekappperry.com/

It has been a while since I have taken the time to blog. I think it's the winter--in-door blaas. Does anyoene else get that? I am so ready for the nice spring day's.

Anyway....
The past few day's I have been reading some family history that my sister gave to us for Christmas. I love the 'one' page quick read stories that she put together. My cute husband came home from work yesterday and found me at the table reading and crying....not cause I was sad, but because I have an incredible -- incredably blessed family. It starts out with my sister, whom I knew had polio as a youth but had no idea how blessed we are to have her here this day. I hope you don't mind Janet but I wanted to share.

She was one of 11 children that had gone in to the hospital with polio (she had 2 types of polio) and only 2 lived. Her and one other girl that was crippled. Janet had been parolized on her left side. She also had pneumonia on top of that. You would never guess it today.
Pres. David O Makay came to the hospital and gave her a blessing. Do I believe in the priesthood blessings. Uhhh yea! That's a no brainer.

Just in my family alone I have seen the many miracles of the priesthood. This is just one of the many and I want everyone to know how blessed I am to have her as my sister. (along with all of my brothers and sisters of course). I just wanted to focus on her for a minute and tell her how grateful I am that she is my sister. She is an amazing sister. What a great example she has been to me.

Now for a challenge. How many of you have writen --even a one pager--life history?
I have loved reading about my family. Thank you Janet for taking the time to put it together. I hope everyone has a Janet in there family.

You've been Tagged

I am not so sure how interesting this will be but here we go:
1. I am the baby in my family so the next one won't be to big of a shocker.
2. The most spoiled one growing up, bud that was because of my great framily whom did the spoiling.
3. I lived in Norway for 3 years. My father served as Mission President and Mission Representative for the Church.
4. I have the most amazing husband ever. He takes such good care of me, he hooked me up with a lap top to get me by without my computer.
5. I have 3 amazing (grown up) children. I thank my Heavenly Father for each day.
6. I have 5 amazing grandchildren, but that should go without saying. Just look at their cute parents.
7. I came from an amazing family who continued to love me through everything.
Now the fun part. Jen, Kodelle, Rachael, Jessica, Amber, Megan, Sharon, You have been tagged.

So I just realized that Sharon had already been tagged and she had tagged me first soooo, I guess you are off the hook this time around. Hey, I just learned that Kristy A is getting into this blog addiction so Hey Kristy you've now been tagged.

No computer :'(

Our princess Evva may look sweet and innocent but she is a handful. She decided to have some fun with Grandma's modem and in turn it ended up shorting out the computer. Mom and Jed are buying a new computer but until then Mom will not be able to update the blog. Sorry :D Desi

Up-date on Derrik

Okay, for those whom may not have recieved a phone call today (or maybe you were gone cause I think he called everyone) Derrik got a job. Well he actually got 2 jobs on the same day but got one that he wanted. He had applied at CR England in the part department and also at Dannon yogurt and got both of them. The problem with Dannon was that it was 12 hour shifts from 6 PM till 6 AM (YUK)!!!! Needless to say, he took CR England 8-4. That is much better hours.
He is very excited.

My Prophet, My Hero

I have just a few moments this morning before my two princesses come and thought I would like to take a moment and share some of my thoughts about Pres. Hinckley. I will have to say that I have teared up numerous times over the past few days (surprise)when I think about him. Not because I am sad for him, but how grateful I am for him. He has truly been my prophet. It was in 1995 that I came back into the church.

Some of the comments I have heard that have really stuck out in my head are:
(and please know that I don't have it exactly word for word but by memory. MMMmmmm that could be scary)

Larry King said: "In interviewing religious people, some have questioned his or her religion. I (Larry) can tell you that Pres. Hinckley to my knowledge never questioned his".

Bishop from the Lutheran Church said. "As I heard the news about Pres. Hinckley I saw a light bulb go out over the valley because of the love and 'respect' that people of all religions have for this man."

Sister Hinckleys family being interviewed. Interviewer: "What do you think Pres. Hinckley is saying right now"?
Sister Hincklyes family: "What's all the fuse? there is work to be done"

My testimony grows even stronger with his passing. I know that Pres. Hinckley does know that the church was true. Look at what he has done. Even people from other religions felt the lose that we felt but we know that he is in a much better place and with his sweet wife that he so missed. And yes, there is so much work to be done. The church will go on because it is real. We all need to get to work. (I just wish I had Pres. Hinckleys energy) If he can do it at 97--so can we at our young age.

We will be privileged to have a new prophet soon. I look forward to his teachings and what he will bring to our lives. I will honor and sustain him!

Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley My Hero

What a sad night for all of us who love our Prophet, Pres. Hinckley because of his passing tonight at 7PM. We will miss him so much. What an amazing man he is. I believe he has done so much for us in his life. Just look at all the Temples we have this day because of him.

What a happy time this is for Pres. Hinckley and his wife whom passed away almost 2 years ago. Can you just imagine how happy they are to be together again. How grateful I am for the gospel in my life and for the knowledge that I have of eternal life and eternal marriage. He will be missed!

Mom's Birthday Dinner

What a good day this was. I always love to get together with my family. Each year we go out to dinner for my moms birthday. This year I think mom was with us.

When we got there they had the tables set up wrong. They didn't know that we needed one long table. We don't like to separate. So when the waiters left, we did a little re-arranging. I'm sure they loved us.

It is nice to have Chris and Jennifer join us. They are so much a part of our family and love them dearly.

We went around the table and each family gave an update on their family. It's fun to have blogs to keep up on all the kids.

We then left the restaurant to begin the hour long "Peterson good-bye" Those of you who know us.....know what I am talking about.

When we left I had to take a trip past the home that I grew up at. I really go home-sick.

I will tell you -I have 'the best' family ever!
Mom....Happy Birthday!

Leatherby's

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.


They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.


They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an
inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they move away.


Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been meet, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.


The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.


Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.


LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Author unknown.


Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime. You will be missed.

A visit from Heather and the boy's

It was fun to see the boy's again. Heather has been real good at keeping in touch and letting us see the boy's. As you can see they are growing up. Heather is living in West Valley for now so they are close.



Tysen had fun playing with Ronaldo. Ron is walking now. They got along great.

Tuesday McDonalds Play Group

What would I ever do without a little break in the day with some good company and other kids for Zoee and Evva to play with.

Last Tuesday when I walked into McDonald's there were a couple of ladies who were laughing as I walked in. MMMmmmm could it be that the last time they were there Evva did her little strip show? Yes, it was. I mean she took it all off. This week she only took off her shirt.

I had to take my camera because this was the last time we would be with the Stamps at McDonald's. We are so sad!! Zoee couldn't understand why they were going to move, me either. I am really going to miss Sharon.

The kids really do have fun playing together. We look forward to going each week.

Catch up....

This past week has been a little busy. Our stake had our Recognition dinner and if you can believe it.....I forgot my camera. That made me very sad because, It was so nice. Decorations, help, food, fireside everything was great!

We had wonderful ladies from the Relief society come and help with nursery. 'That was not an easy job'. They were in there for 3 hours with around 16 wild kids. "May they be showered with many blessings"!

Jenny Phillips was amazing. She is so down to earth and leaves us each time with such a strong spirit. I could listen to her for hours on end. Oh wait--I do. MMmmmm for any of you that don't have her CD's. They are incredible. You may need to get one.

Speaking of incredible, what great counselors I have. As I ran around crazy like a chicken with my head cut off, they made sure everything looked right and ready for our youth, along with our wonderful Stake President. I have no words great enough to even express what a great man he is.

I can't leave out our chef. I have a wonderful, talented son in law who cooked a great dinner for our stake. So not only does he do heating and air conditioning, messages but he also cooks. Who could ask for more.

Last night Jed, Derrik, Tysen and I went down to Donna Sandstroms viewing. For those here in our stake, she is the mother of 'Sister Modesty'. The viewing was from 6 to 8 so I talked with Colleen and we decided to meet around 8. When we got there the lines were long...like 2 hours long. They said as soon as the family arrived at the funeral home at 5, the line had started to form. Needless to say it was 10 pm when we made it through the line. What a great tribute to this wonderful lady. I was so glad that I went. Bob is such a good man. Just the expression on his face when he saw me made it all worth the 2 hour wait in line. He will always be dear to my heart.

The funnest part was I ran in to two old friends that I had not seen for...MMMmmmm let's see, (I'm telling on my age here) 30 years and 16 years. Crazy! How much fun though. I went to school with Shelly and worked at Albertsons with Kate down in Orem. Where the line was so long, we were able to catch up a little on the many years gone by. I was also told that we are having our 30 year class reunion. Okay, I can't be that old! WOW!! Where does time go? Speaking of time.....I think it's time to go shopping.

Zoees new trick

Zoee has really wanted to learn how to blow bubbles so she asked her mom to teach her.


Well as you can see, she has now learned how to blow bubbles and she usually has gum in her mouth. She thinks it's pretty neat....so she showed me

And now Grandma is blowing bubbles with her. I am sure you were all wondering what I did with all my time. Okay, now you know.