Stewart Family Reunion in Lake Tahoe

Luc and Brian above beautiful Lake Tahoe

Ken, Grandma Stewart and Kevin also above Lake Tahoe

We had a fun week at Lake Tahoe! We celebrated Grandma Stewart's 70th birthday. She doesn't even look or seem close to 70!! We went around Lake Tahoe and stopped at most scenic places, Vikingsholm, the beach, and heavenly ski lift. It was fun to be with everyone and we're thinking of going again!

Becky's Fall Get-a-way, Part 3

Amy and Sarah-cuties!

Once back in Detroit, our days passed quickly as we prepared to go to our scrapbooking retreat. I would have liked to see some more friends but truthfully I didn't want to expose them to whatever was going on with me. I did get to have lunch with Diana and Danielle. Next time I want to see all of you!! It was fun being with Mom and Dad, Tina, Maddie, Bailey and Marah!

On Friday we departed for Cepac, MI. We stayed at a bed and breakfast that is set up for scrapbooking called Croppinthecountry or something like that. We each had our own 6 foot table and light. Linda provided our meals - YUM! Everything tastes good when you don't have to cook it! I didn't take many pictures b/c I was too busy scrappin', sleepin' or chattin'. I completed 32 pages! I'm almost done with 2005. I haven't been scrappin much in the last 2 years but I really want to get back on track. Anyone want to get together to scrap on a monthly basis - let me know!

Crop Host - Linda Drake and her friend Jane

In the words of Dr. Laura - Linda IS her scrapper's MOM. She took great care of us!

Becky's Fall Get-a-way, Part 2

During the night, after our car trip, I realized that I may be getting worse. I called Kaiser and was told to go to an ER. I went Sunday am. The doc said I had an impaction in my throat, gave me two shots, some prescriptions and sent me on my way. By afternoon, my throat felt better.

The baptism was such a spiritual highlight for me. I gave a short talk on baptism then Jacob was baptized. It was so beautiful to see this wonderful little boy make this important step. While Jacob was changing, we sang hymns. Tina was the chorister. She announced that they would sing a hymn that all the kids are working on in primary this year. There was an audible "oooh." When the music started, my ears were filled with the sounds of many pure young voices singing their testimonies with full voices. It brings tears to my eyes to think of it!

Then My Dad gave a talk on the Gift of the Holy Ghost. I love to hear my Dad talk about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is such an example to me. Dad did a wonderful job as he shared with Jacob the joys of having the gift of the Holy Ghost and having that extra help in discerning what is right and what thing he should do in his life. Then Jacob was confirmed a member of the church and given the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Just after that, Margret Allyson Jones was given her blessing by her father. It contained beautiful promises for her future. I look forward to seeing this lovely baby grow up!

What a great experience! I'm so thankful to Ken and my boys for making some sacrifices so I could go to this wonderful family event.

We stayed an extra day to rest and visit. On Tuesday we made the journey back to Detroit.

Becky's Fall Get-a-way

My annual scrapbooking retreat coincided beautifully with Jacob Jones' baptism and Maggie Jones' blessing and me having lots of vacation hours saved up. It was clear that I had to attend. So, one Friday afternoon, I flew to Michigan. My wonderful trip was slightly complicated by having strep throat and flu but I went to the doc, took my meds and was assured that it would pass quickly and I would not pose any risk to my family. So off I went.

I arrived late Friday night. Saturday Morning, 7 of us piled into Tina's rented van for the trip to Huntsville Alabama. Our party included, Marah Golding, Maddie Golding, Bailey Golding (also recovering from strep), me, my Mom and Dad (Linda and Dave Hansen) and our fearless driver, Tina Golding. With Bailey and I aboard, it was kind of like the plague van! We had a great drive, with lots of great scenery and conversation.

Marah was so sweet and would not allow me to change places with her in the back to give her a break. She's a great big sister but I think the little ones were a bit trying for her in such close quarters! My throat was hurting a little worse than before but I thought I was just tired. Just before we arrived and Mickey and Mary's house, we stopped and picked up some of our favorite BBQ at Whitts and then enjoyed a family meal with the Jones's.