Returning to Chicago!

This is the stunning sunrise that greeted me on Thursday morning as I drove through Iowa on my way to Chicago.  What a beautiful world I live in!

Some Time with Family

 While in Utah,  I had the opportunity to go with my son's family to the Ogden Temple open house.  It was a great opportunity to share time with them and be awed by what God does for mankind.

The Three Bs in Boston!

After our missionary returned, we headed to Boston to visit our daughter and her family.  I love visiting Boston!  I get to see my daughter, her husband and family in full bloom.  This summer is was bees...

 

 And bikes...















And also beaches....

With the energy from all these human flashlights, I always leave feeling that the world is brighter!

Back in Chicago!

My husband and I greeted and hugged our daughter this last Tuesday at the airport for the first time in 18 months.  What a great feeling! 

 
She will be addressing our congregation this Sunday.  You are all invited!

See HERMANAPICKETT.blogspot.com

My youngest child, Joan, is serving a mission for her God and His children in Phoenix Arizona.  I am helping her by publishing her letters on a blog.  These letter tell about what she and the other missionaries are about doing, testifying of God, His love and plan of happiness for all of us.

For times sake, I will not be posting to my blog until she finishes her mission.  Please see her blog at:

HermanaPickett.blogspot.com

Might Sweet!

Rich dark chocolate cake, sweet red strawberries, and a creamy dip to swipe them through.  Very delicious and desirable.  Even sweeter and more desirable is the calling and life my daughter has choosen for the next 18 months as a representative of Christ and missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

I will miss your calls, texts, and visits Joan.  But... I am so proud of your decision and desire.  Thanks to all of you who have helped Joan arrive to this place and time.

This is Why I Love Christmas!

I left Chicago for 3 weeks to be with family and friends.  The time flew by and this was the only picture I took!  It is a good thing all of the grandchildren were smiling!  What a sweet treat for me!!!