Welcome to the world, Baby Girl--and Baby Boy!

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Tickled pink

And tickled blue

            Lindsey’s twins were born this morning, Sunday, January 27.  What’s that old saying about the “child that is born on the Sabbath day…is happy and wise”?   We are happy!  They rushed their birth a bit—the doctor had them scheduled for their grand entrance on February 9.  But apparently, they were anxious, or at least Baby Girl was.  She was ready to jump into the world feet first.  She weighed 4 lbs. 9 oz. Brother topped her a bit at 5 lbs.  However, from the start, she could breathe on her own while he needed a little help. They might both need to spend a little extra time in the hospital, but are here, “safe and sound.”   

            Work continues at the Family History Library, mostly our own work, as most patrons who have come in have worked independently.  Researching the families of my third great-grandmother’s brother and sister led me to read about orphan law and workhouses in Great Britain.   That branch of my family lived a “hard knock life.”   Elder Challis continues to pursue records on his Challis line.

            Thursday afternoon, our “temple day,” we went to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.  I have rarely been on the west side of the valley and was surprised by the stunning view from the temple of the snowy mountains to the east, especially with blue sky above.  As with all temples, it is beautiful and it was good to be there.

            Friday evening, Helen Walton came to see us.  It’s hard to believe that she moved from Olathe, where we had such good times together, thirty-seven years ago.  We took her to the Discover Zone--still good times together.

            Saturday, since we had a little time in the afternoon, we visited the DUP (Daughters of the Utah Pioneers) Museum.  It’s just across the street from the capitol where we often walk.  My, it is filled with treasures!  One of the things that impresses me is the effort that people, even in humble circumstances, will make to create beauty:  quilts, elaborate embroidery, lace, painted china, wood carving, wood piecing.  After having just read Elder Gong’s, “Campfire of Faith,” I think such effort is an expression of faith and gratitude.