Cascade Springs with Aubrey's family

Baadsgaard Reunion 2018

Aubrey at the parade. She is expecting grandchild #31.

Grandchildren at the parade

Joseph and Aubrey at the cabin

Hanging at the cabin

Around the table talking

At the parade

Candy bags at the parade

Friends forever : John, Joshua and Matthew

Our newest addition Elizabeth

Grandpa at the parade

Cousins at the cabin

Alice and Ellie

Daniel and Joseph at the pioneer village

Great meal and conversation at the cabin

Dallan and Joseph in the favorite rocking chairs

Christian's first horse ride at pioneer village.

Jake and Teresa at the cabin

Sister love forever!

On the steps at the cabin

John Baadsgaard Piano Tuner

I'm so proud of my son John Baadsgaard.
After tuning and repairing hundreds of pianos 
he is now ready to take on private clients.
If you are interested in having your piano tuned and or repaired
by this awesome young man call or text John at  385-248-9944.

Josh is ordained an elder

My grandson Joshua Aaron Moody was ordained an Elder today. 

Josh's Mission Call

My grandson Josh Moody 
received his mission call 
to Roseville CA today. 
He leaves on August 15th.

Visiting Childhood Homes

This is the home where I lived from the age six months to eight years old in Union. (1954-1962)
This home is all that remains of the 
charming neighborhood where I grew up. 

Now this little house is surrounded 
by commercial buildings on all sides. 
The family who bought it from my parents 
still has family members living there.

This is the home where my family lived 
when I became engaged and married.
Ross and I were married and sealed 
in the Salt Lake Temple on June 27th 1975 
and had our reception in the back yard.
The southern Utah mural my mother painted 
under the deck is still there but a little faded.
That alcove is where we formed our wedding guest line.
My husband asked me to marry him while we were parked in front of this home one night in March 
two months after returning from mission to Samoa.
Marrying Ross was the best decision I ever made.
Happy anniversary honey!

Joshua Moody receives his Eagle

Joshua Moody receives his eagle

My grandson Joshua Moody 
receiving his eagle 
with his mom April and his Dad Dallan Moody

Baadsgaard Reunion 2018

Baadsgaard reunions rock!  My wonderful husband and seven awesome sisters!

Happy Birthday Aubrey and Kyle!

Happy Birthday to my remarkable, fun, kind, wise, intelligent, generous daughter!
Happy Birthday to my amazing, son-in-law. Thanks for being such a great husband, father and person.
We sure love you both and can't wait until you come out to visit!

Two graduates from Maple Mountain High School

It is not very often when you are able to attend the graduation of your daughter and your grandson at the same time.
Congratulations Josh and Alisa!

Spring Break at Bryce Canyon 2018

Birthday Story For Rachel

Rachel – Ray of Sunshine

by

Grandma Baadsgaard

Happy Birthday 4^th birthday Ray-Ray. I sure do love you!

            Once upon a time in the deep dark woods where no sun could shine, there lived a tiny seedling covered with rich brown earth.

            “Oh how I want to grow,” said the seedling to the root growing next to her.

            “Then you need two things,” the root said. “Rain and sunshine.”

            “How do I make the rain come and the sun shine?” the seedling asked.

            “You can’t make them come,” the root answered. “You can only wait and never stop hoping.”

            So the seedling waited and waited. But the earth remained dry and hard and all the tall trees in the woods blocked the sunlight. Every day the seedling hoped the rain would come and the light from the sun would penetrate the dark forest. Every day, for a long time, nothing happened.

            Just when the seedling had almost given up hope, a low rumbling sound rolled through the forest and grew louder and closer. Soon thunder clouds crashed with explosive light and sound illuminating the forest. Then a sudden downpour of rain penetrated the dry earth reaching the tiny seedling. All the heavy rain bent the limbs of the trees low and after the rain storm passed, a huge ray of sunshine penetrated the forest reaching the damp earth where the seedling was patiently waiting.

            The warmth of the earth around the seedling embraced her and the smell of the damp earth enfolded her. Then slowly, day by day, the seedling felt something stirring within her as if she might burst with joy. Then the hard outside layer of the seedling became soft and a tiny new stem grew up toward the sun from the heart of the seed. Soon the earth swelled and the seedling burst through her prison as a small leaf curling upward toward the ray of light.

            In time the tiny seedling grew into a mighty tree, tall enough to catch all the rays of the sun from her lofty perch in the top of the forest canopy. But the seedling inside the mighty tree never forgot her beginning when it was the waiting time – the time when the seedling never stopped hoping.

            And that my little Ray Ray is how your light will help others grow to become the full measure of their creation. Never quit shining and never quit warming the lives of all those you love. I will always be your grandma and I will always love you.

Congratulations Alisa!

My daughter Alisa will be playing a Rachmaninoff concerto solo with orchestra accompaniment at a free concert at Maple Mountain High School tomorrow May 8th at 7:00. Alisa will also be playing the cello in the chamber orchestra as well. She started her own piano studio five years ago and currently has 26 piano students. She will be graduating from high school with high honors in a few days and was recently awarded a Presidential full tuition scholarship to college. Congratulations Alisa!

Women's Conference 2018

Loved going to BYU Women's Conference with my amazing daughter April.

Poem for a Seven-Year-Old

Tessa at Night

by

 Grandma Baadsgaard

Happy birthday Tessa. I love you so.

You are a dream come true.

When the blue moon rises over the mountain

And all the wee people have gone to bed

It is time for the sprites to come alive

Where elves and fairies are led

To a place in the night where the cherubim roam

And the flying buttresses lie

Where all the children’s dreams are sent

To the place where they light by and by

Then all the blackness is swirled away

And the bright stars begin to shine

As all the world basks in slumber

Multitudes of bright jewels are thine

For children are the magic of the night

And their wishes are my command

And their hopes are the makings of castles

And their visions appear in the sand

For when the wee one’s eyes are closed

And the nippers nod in repose

The forests and mountains sway in twilight

And the mystics will never close

The guardians of the progenies stand tall

For active duty at your bed

And keep you safe in slumber

Until morning comes again as said

Then when the sun rises over the mountain

And all the wee people flee

You’ll know it is time to awaken

To the promise you are meant to be