Dead Battery . . . . . .

This morning I went to my car at 5:40 a.m. to drive to American Fork (my new office) and my battery was dead... The drivers door was not shut tightly and it drained my battery. Victor had already left for the train, so I was stuck.
I was heading out early, because the weather was so nasty and the news mentioned BAD roads to and from Salt Lake City. - ice and slideoffs
I called Victor and he said I could try the battery charger, but it was buried deep in the back of the garage and I probably wouldn't be able to find it. I found it - got the hood up and connected the battery (another call to Victor to make sure I was doing it right).
Then inside, signed on to access my work computer and worked for about an hour. Walked out and the car started right up.
On the way to work I listened to President Eyerings 2007 Conference Talk about having God's hand in our lives. He spoke of how he wrote each day a thought about how God had a hand in his life that day. It was a great talk.
I started thinking about my morning..... hm - bad weather and I drive fast - If I had left on time, would I have gotten in an accident? Was God's hand in my life and caused my battery to be dead... Victor said I'd have a hard time finding the battery charger - it took me 2 seconds, moved a paint can and it was right there. Hooked up the charger without any problems (and I haven't done that too many times in my life). Then when the battery was charged, the sun was out - the traffic was SLOW, so I was forced to drive carefully.
As I listened to the talk and thought about God's hand in my life - I KNOW without a doubt that God blessed me this morning and kept me safe because I had a dead battery - and I am very greatful for that and His help.
We should all take the time to remember how God's hand is in our lives each and every day. I am very thankful for all those times.

Welcome Reagan Eleanor Duryea

Here she is ~ our 20th grandchild (10th granddaughter) She was born on March 21, 2009, 7 lbs and 7 oz. 19 1/2 inches long born at 6:49 in the evening. I was able to be there for the birth.... her mom and dad had no idea if she was a boy or girl..... The doctor pulled her out, kept her legs together and then turned to Daddy and said, okay, you get the first look ~~~~ She is the 5th child of my son Brian and his wife Maegan..... Lincoln, Truman, Jefferson, McKinley and now Reagan.. you can see why we call them the Presidents.
Congrats to mom and dad and all the Presidents.

Disney On Ice March 14, 2009

We took 14 of the grandkids to Disney on Ice. We rode the Front Runner, picking most of them up in Clearfield. At the Wood Cross Stop we gathered Lincoln, Truman and Jefferson (the Presidents). Kaitlyn, Dallin, Jenna, Allie, Teagen, Brock, Karson, Brecklyn, Kobe, Kali, and Kylee also came along. We did the show, went to Galavan Center and walked around. The kids and I walked thru the water fountain display and tried not to get wet. Kobe and I got the wettest... off to McDonald's and then about 6 trips on the escalators.... a quick bus ride and back to the Front Runner Train station to take us all home. We had a great trip ~ I decided I get depressed as the day is done - it's called Grandchildren Withdrawal..... I really do miss being with them. thanks to all the parents for sharing their wee ones with us. Grandpa and I truly do enjoy our trips with them. Here's a couple of pictures. (Barton's we missed you so much - we'll make up for it in DisneyWorld). Jaxsen decided that this year he was a little too old to join us (who can blame him, he's 13 1/2 now) and McKinley was just too young... (maybe next year). Love you all













See Grandpa at the last squatting down.
We got compliments from the Energy Solutions staff for having such good children and being so organized in keeping them together... =}

Video - Thanksgiving

I just found this video we took at Thanksgiving in Denver. - We were at Heritage Square in Golden, Colorado. This is the Barton's and Duryea's singing Miss Mary Mack =}