Celebrating #41

Married June 27th 1975
Celebrating 41 years together today.
Happy anniversary sweetheart!

Summer Orchestra Concert

Come to my annual Summer Concert 

and Soiree -- this coming Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 PM in the Pavilion of the LDS Edgemont North “White Stake Center," 4300 North Canyon Road, Provo. Bring and share a dessert for the post-concert soiree and afterglow!

Celebrating Life

The Baadsgaard family is about to receive the greatest gift from God . . . a new son, grandson, nephew, and brother. Gabe will be here in a few days so we we wanted to celebrate the journey that Arianne is about to take with a grand new soul fresh from heaven. What a joy is it to be with my daughters both those there in body and those who were there in spirit. To read Annie's blog about this waiting time check here.http://stillparenting.blogspot.com/2016/06/waiting.html

Alice on her Blessing Day

Beautiful Alice on her blessing day.

My beautiful new granddaughter Alice and her mother Aubrey on her blessing day.

Alice with her mother Aubrey and her father Kyle.

Kyle and Alice

Kyle and Rylan and Griffen

Alice with her Grandpa Baadsgaard

Baadsgaard Family Reunion 2016 Pictures

Happy 14th Birthday Emily

June 29, 2016

Dear Emily,

Can you believe you’re going to be fourteen - the age Joseph Smith was when he entered the grove of trees? I’m sure that he thought of himself as a simple farm boy. God saw his heart and his soul. That is how God sees you. Your value is absolute and never changes. You are a daughter of God with limitless potential.

I’ve watched you grow up with so much joy. You always have a ready smile and a twinkle in your eye. You always have a hug and the warmth of your personality to share. You are smart, capable, hardworking, talented, kind, loving, a great leader and so much fun to be around.

You have been a blessing to everyone who knows you. I see you quietly helping out where ever you see a need. You have a kind sensitive soul. You also have a great personality and a great wit.  

When I was your age I liked to go for walks in nature and find a quiet peaceful place to think and pray. While I was thinking and praying I felt the love of God for me in such a way that I have a peaceful place in my heart everywhere I go. I know that things will work out and that I am worthy of love. I am enough. Even though I know I have lots of things I need to do to improve myself I know that I need to be kind and patient with myself as I make mistakes.

I hope you are kind to yourself. I hope you find ways to be alone and think and pray. I hope you know how much your heavenly parents love you. When you know your value to your core then nothing that life throws at you knock you down for good. You will always have the strength to pull yourself back up and try again.

You have a wonderful mother and father who love you very much and want the best for you. You have awesome brothers and sisters who are your best friends. In a few short years you will be leaving home and finding your way in the world. Remember you are never alone even when you are physically alone. You are never spiritually alone. God is always with you and has all the time in the world to know and love you. Jesus Christ really is your brother and best friend. He really knows exactly how you feel because He has felt it. Your loving family - both on earth and on the other side of the veil - is also with you in spirit.

I hope you know that you are valuable just because you are you. You are loved. You are treasured and you are cherished. Your Grandma sees your beautiful soul and delights in your presence. God bless you with all your hopes and dreams. I will always love you forever.

Love, Grandma Baadsgaard   

Happy Birthday Libby

Libby Hugs

by

Grandma Baadsgaard

I love you so much my precious Libby.

In all the big wide world

There’s nothing quite as great

As a great big Libby hug

Her smiles are never late

For Libby spreads sunshine

Everywhere she goes

She makes everyone feel so good

Right down to your toes

Her imagination has a flare

With lots of fun to play

She makes friends easily

What else can I say?

For Libby knows just what to do

When someone else is sad

She shares her treats and her heart

So everyone feels glad

Welcoming Spring . . . in my own backyard

Alisa in Chamber Orchestra at Spring Concert

Alisa's Spring Concert was beautiful.

Birthday Poem For a Three-Year-Old

Gideon the Great

By Grandma Baadsgaard

Happy 3^rd birthday to a wonderful little boy who gives me great joy.

When you’re three

You can see

What others might ignore

Because you see

What you please

All a delight in store

You like to laugh

As you take a bath

When Mom says stop,

Up you pop.

Splash water on the floor

Then you do it some more.

Three is for playing

And three is for saying

Exactly what’s on your mind

Even if it includes your behind

Parents blush

Tell you to hush

But hushing is not for you

Unless you have the flu

Which means you’re rather sick

But you know just the trick

For jumping out of bed

And landing on your head

And dashing through the house

Never a quiet as a mouse

You’d rather be up there

Climb that mountain if you dare

There is no stopping you

If there is something you want to do

So hold on tight mom and dad

There’s no need to be sad

Messes and magic galore

For the three-year-old you adore

Logan is Baptized

My beautiful grandson Logan was baptized today. He looked like an angel.

Logan with his Baadsgaard and Cope grandparents.

All the awesome people who came to support Logan.

This is Logan with his mother and father and all his brothers and sister.

My yard is exploding with lilacs

My whole yard is exploding with lilacs!
If you want some -
I'd love to share!

Samuel and Sophia star in a community play

My grandchildren Samuel and Sophia Cope starred in a play today.
Sam was Aladdin and Sophia was the Genie.
Wow - they were awesome.
It was pure joy to watch them perform.

Alisa is named STUDENT OF THE MONTH for MMHS

My daughter Alisa was named STUDENT OF THE MONTH for Maple Mountain High School.
Way to go Alisa!

One girl and one boy is selected from each grade for this award.

BYU Women's Conference 2016

Enjoyed BYU Women's Conference with my daughter April today!