The Beardall Family

Mother Daughter Trip 2009

In December for the past 22 years I have been blessed to go on a weekend trip with my mom and sister. It is a trip paid for and planned by my mom - we stayed at the Inn at Temple Square for years until it was torn down and now we stay at Little America. We shop, dine out, attend the Kurt Bestor concert, and then end on a spiritual note as we attend Music and the Spoken Word on Sunday morning. It's the one time each year we go away together, just the 3 of us. We are just sisters & daughter's together with our beautiful mother. We look forward to this trip each year to spend quality time together. We laugh, eat, talk, shop, and have the most wonderful time! Thanks for a another fabulous trip mom - I love you both! (and thanks to my Tim man for taking care of everything at home!)

Sunday morning after the mini concert at the

Conference Center with the Tabernacle Choir.

Natalie Cole was the special guest at the broadcast.

She was truly fantastic!

President Monson on stage afterward to

present Natalie Cole with a gift.

Natalie hugging President Monson

Cynthia and mom at the Conference Center

So beautiful!

Mama in her nightgown...

Me after the Kurt Bestor Concert - a book & snack

what more could I want...Yes I have two black eyes.

Cynthia always elbows me in the night. HA HA HA

Not really - I tried to fix the red-eye and this is what

I got - I found it rather funny.

Put the damn camera away Christine!

A quick power nap before the concert - we work

so hard on this trip! :-)

Like mother, like daughter...

Before...

After...

This is what we looked like the first morning...

What the hell happened to us?

Look what a little paint and spray can do for a

girl - thank heavens!

My beautiful sister and her new orange bag!

Mama Mia

In the lobby of Little America - checking in.

And a grand time was had by all!

Thanksgiving 2009

This year we went to Hurricane for Thanksgiving and had wonderful time! We stayed with Tim's sister Ann and her husband Bruce. They were so generous to open their home to us, as well as the rest of the family for Thanksgiving dinner. The weather couldn't have been more beautiful and warm. We actually ate dinner out on the patio! Tim's parents and siblings had a family picture taken (which I will post when I get it) on Thanksgiving morning. They haven't had a picture with everyone together for more than 15 years. I honestly don't think I've ever had one to display in our home. So that was a real treat and it was also very nice to see everyone together. Thanks again to Ann and Bruce for hosting - we love you so much!

Ann & Bruce's Hurricane Home

The Hanger

Matthew playing in the dirt - fun!

Our niece Kenzie playing too - she is growing up so fast!

Nephew's Tanner and Karter - too cool to play

in the dirt anymore. :-)

Courtney relaxing...

Alec in heaven - dirt heaven

Building a city...

Sister-in-law Teresa

Tim's brother Barry

Tim's sister Karen

Nephew Jason and Tim's sister Genalee

Grandpa Bernie

Tim's sister Ann and Courtney

Tanner with his mom Becky (Tim's sister)

Brother-in-law Leonard, Jason and Tim's mom

Carol

Leonard filling his plate - delicious!

Matthew playing croquet

Jason and Genalee

Alec and Karen

Alec whipping the cream...

Matthew, Grandma Carol and Tim

Tanner and Courtney playing Rockband...

Playing cards later that night with Leonard and Karen

Matthew got tired and went in the bedroom and

built a tent. He crawled in and went to sleep.

Brings back memories doesn't it!?

Sister's - Becky, Karen and Ann

Matthew, Courtney and Alec with Grandma B.

Mr. Bruce - sometimes known as Skid :-)

Table all set

Bernie

Tanner

Leonard

Alec turns 10!

Alec is now 10 years old! I can't believe the time has passed so quickly. Alec has always had an extraordinary amount of energy and our challenge has been to channel it in the right direction. As strange as it sounds, the boy LOVES to work. He can usually be found outside shoveling, raking, building, hauling, or mowing. The neighbors hire him for different jobs, and so does Grandpa Vest. Money talks with Alec and he is a saver! He usually has a wad of money hidden somewhere until I find it and take it to the bank. He loves to skateboard, snowboard, ride bikes and hang with his friends. He is doing well in school and is in the 4th grade. Happy Birthday Alec!