Go Bassetts!

Taven the Terrific

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My wonderful, giggly, wiggly, energetic, bubbly, sweet, personality plus grandson.

Just look at those LASHES!

He LOVES his baby sister.

Things as They Really Are

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Great counsel from Elder Bednar.

Janessa is here!

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This is our sweet new little grandaughter, Janessa Kate Child, born on 12/12/2011. She is such a wonderful addition to

her little family. Congratulations Mike and Brianna!!

Thanksgiving

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We spent Thanksgiving in a cabin at Aspen Grove. Kelly Sansom from Gallery Photo drove up and took some pictures. Here we all are…waiting for one more little one to arrive in December into Brianna and Mike’s family.

Mission Accomplished!

2011-11-16T23:09:00.000-08:00

Our boy is home safe from his two year mission in Peru! We are so proud of him and the service he gave to the Lord. We hope he will continue to serve for the rest of his life. We love you Garret!

Eagles in Trees

2011-10-29T22:51:00.000-07:00

Ross and Landon both completed their Eagle Projects during the month of October…picking thousands of pounds of apples at the Baker’s Orchard in the valley to donate to several homeless shelters and food banks. Each boy did a separate project, but the results were the same...to feed the hungry. What a blessing to serve.

Our Trip to GREELEY

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Here are my 3 girls in Greeley Colorado - the place of their births. Now Allyson lives in the blessed town with her hubby and little one, Elsie. Brianna, Taven, Cara and I flew over for a visit the end of August. We had a good time together. This is a photo of an outing picking corn on the church farm. Mmmmm…my family will agree I LOVE corn on the cob.

Church History Tour 2011

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The bank of the Susquehanna River where we sang, “

The most exquisite stand of trees ever - the Sacred Grove.

The famous cracked bell…that would be the Liberty Bell. And the less famous cracked Carabell…that would be my daughter.

All the boys gave each room of girls roses…aaawwww. Here Cara is with her roommates: Shaylee Ralison, Christine Cottrell and Kelsie Fedrizzi. The boys behind are: Brett Paulsen, Spencer Shumway, Greg Allen and Dallin Busby.

A room in one of the pioneer homes in Kirtland, Ohio. I LOVED those old homes!

Kirtland, Ohio - the Newell K. Whitney store where Joseph Smith said, “Thou art the man!” (Cara is on the left in the blue.)

Laundry day…somewhere in Ohio??

Cara and friends at the handcart exhibit at Winter Quarters.

Most of the tour kids, up on a rock near the wheel ruts in Wyoming. (I’m pretty sure that’s Ross in the very middle with big long arms.) A beautiful bunch!

Brother “T” our bus driver and tour kids (Ross is on the left end). He was one good man!

Our flag on top of Independence Rock, waving in the breeze while we sang, “Carry On."

The end of the line in Salt Lake City…with our wonderful tour director, Brother Garth Tesch. At times he took us to places where people said, “There is nothing to see”, but in his words, “Everything to feel”. Thanks for the unforgettable ride of a life time!

Snail Mail

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We were cleaning out the garage and instead of throwing out this old mailbox…I painted it! I love the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson! I’ll be putting it out in my garden. Do you think the snails will really send me something?

Dayton's Legs

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My heart melted when I watched this clip of two boys in completely different situations: one that must accept help and the other who because of the promptings of the Spirit gave help. I know we can all be like Spencer. What a wonderful world we have to learn and grow and lift each other.

My Super-Dooper Adorable Grandkids

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I love these two little ones more that life itself. Two totally different personalities, two wonderful people!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all you grandmothers out there!

A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids instead of the television.

~Author Unknown

Becoming a grandmother is wonderful. One moment you're just a mother. The next you are all-wise and prehistoric. ~Pam Brown

One of the most powerful handclasps is that of a new grandbaby around the finger of a grandmother. ~Joy Hargrove

If your baby is "beautiful and perfect, never cries or fusses, sleeps on schedule and burps on demand, an angel all the time," you're the grandma. ~Teresa Bloomingdale

To The Rescue President Monson and Warm Fuzzies

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The E-bunny

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Baby bunny Elsie! The cutest critter I ever saw! We found this old rabbit fur in Great-Grandma's old stuffed animals! Such fun, such fun!

She's EIGHTEEN!

2010-11-16T20:13:00.000-08:00

Our baby girl just turned 18! We went to the cheesecake factory to celebrate. Fabulous food, great conversation and with an all girl party...lots of laughs!

Charity

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This morning I had reason to ponder the word "charity". I have a quote that I keep on my nightstand that I have a goal to read every morning. It got placed under a stack of books and papers for a while, so I pulled it out today and set it again where I can see it and read it DAILY to remind me of what life is all about.

"Real charity is not something you give away; it is something that you AQUIRE and make part of yourself. And when the virtue of CHARITY BECOMES IMPLANTED IN YOUR HEART, you are NEVER THE SAME AGAIN. It makes the thought of being a basher repulsive. Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone's differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn't handle something the way we might have hoped. Charity is refusing to take advantage of another's weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us."

Marvin J. Ashton (Ensign, May 1992)

Thank you Brother Ashton. I needed to read that...again...and again...and again...

Taven's Turn

2010-10-18T21:05:00.000-07:00

I took Taven for his one year old photo shoot with Grammy B. He is such a darn cute little boy! Here's what he has to say:

YIPEE!! I'm ONE!

I like to play ball...see how serious I am.

I'm looking forward to Christmas...

I promise...I've been goooooood!

I can WALK!

I can climb onto the couch!

And as my mommy always says, aren't I "beau-ful"?

UEA "Staycation" Hike to Doughnut Falls

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Starting out...

two ADORABLE sisters & funny Taven...

dad is always prepared with his backpack full of granola bars and water...

we made it to the top! Cinch of a hike...

not sure how Landon is feeling?

Dad & Taven playing musical hats...what a blessing to have a family!!

"Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted." ~Paul Pershall

UEA "Staycation" BLAST!

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Grandpa Bassett is ready to get on the bike and ride!

The lovely road ahead.

All in a row, REV, Set, GO! Cara, Dad, Lan, Grandpa B & Ross.

Cara driving with Landon hanging on!

Cara & Ross celebrating their mud faces.

Grandpa took our family photo with the gorgeous valley backdrop.

Stopping for lunch! What a great time we had.

This is ROSS the Mud Maniac! He must have sped through this puddle at least 5 or 6 times! We all took a turn through that crazy puddle.

Is there life after grandkids?

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It seems as
if all I post
lately is photos and comments about our
grand-

children.

I love them so much!

One more post about Elsie and I PROMISE...I will do something different next time.

Here are the "traditional 6 month photos" of dear Princess E.

I met Ally at a place she found called "FotoFly" in Draper and baby was ALL SMILES for the camera man! What a relief to her mother! She is really such a good little girl.

Life after grandkids? Is there ever! OH, so much life!

Perfect love
sometimes
does not
come until
the first
grandchild.
~Welsh Proverb

What a

sweet
blessing

to be a

grandparent
and see

through
the eyes of
experience

how precious

these
little ones

are.

Isn't she
lovely, still?

Oh, by the way -I may not be able to keep my promise...Taven's "traditional one year old" photos will most likely make the next post. I'm a grandma now...that's my privilege.

Down by the bay

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We live in such a BEAUTIFUL place! What a beautiful little

family to match!

I snapped a few photos of the Lott family while they were up for a visit. Alan is such a good husband and father, working to support his family, going to school and always conscious of his extended family by keeping in touch with them and their needs. Ally is a wonderful homemaker, making healthy meals, sewing and keeping a neat house. Best of all, they remember the Lord in their lives and do the things that will bring them closer to Him each day. They are following this quote by John Taylor.

"Endeavor to make our homes a little heaven, and try to cherish the good Spirit of God."

HAPPY HARVEST!

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Mr. Jack-o-lantern

Little Miss Punkin Pie!

Elsie came with her mom and dad for Conference weekend and Taven came with his mom and dad too...thanks for telling your parents to visit kids! :)

Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. ~Og Mandino

PARTY TAVEN!

2010-09-25T19:40:00.000-07:00

We celebrated little Taven's birthday today! He is one year old and...busy, busy, busy. We love him so much.

"Babies are always more trouble than you thought - and more wonderful." ~Charles Osgood

"Money, money...lucky me!"

"It's MY birthday, so I made dad do all the work."

"Mom made me a turtle cake...

...mmm...delicious!

Here mom, have a bite!"

Homecoming Dance!

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"Dancing is moving to the music without stepping on anyone's toes, pretty much the same as life." ~Robert Brault

"Swashbuckler" Mormon Ad

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I could see Mike and Taven rescuing a princess someday! :) Love this cute commercial!

Swing it Baby!

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One Saturday in August Stan was bent on making sure we got a baby swing for the grandkids. We were out and about and he had a deadline of when we had to head to Pitcher's before it closed...no if ands or buts about it! Here is the beloved swing in action with dear Elsie taking a ride.

"The world is a playground, and life is pushing my swing". Natalie Kocsis

Welcome Svenja!!

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Last year we hosted a foreign exchange student for one month in the summer...Remi Lazzaro from France. We had such a great time with him that we decided to do it again. This summer we have Svenja visiting us from Germany for the month of August. We are excited to have her. She flew in with her brother on August 1st. His name is Soren and he will be staying with a couple in Salt Lake City. Let's GO!

Two Smilers

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Alan & Ally came to our home for a "staycation" a few weeks ago. We loved having them and Elsie loved being spoiled by her Aunt and Uncles.

"There should be less wringing of hands and more loving arms

around our families."

(Neal A Maxwell, Ensign, May 1994, p. 89)

Good-Things-to-Come

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Good-Things-to-Come

Click on the underlined words above to see a sweet and beautiful reminder of what life is all about. :)

My Blog has a NEW LOOK!

2010-07-07T20:00:00.000-07:00

My CREATIVE genius daughter gave my blog a "makeover"! See her new blog called princesselsieandme.blogspot.com - it's so FUN! You'll see what I mean! Smile.

Family on the 4th of July!

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We had so much fun with all the kids here for the 4th! (We miss Garret!) Landon and I ran the mile in the Huntsville race. Lan's time was 7 minutes, 30 seconds, mine was 10 minutes, 30 seconds. Ross and Stan ran the 5K...time for Ross 23.06 and for Stan 23.54. Stan won first place in his age class. Whoot, whoot! We watched the parade, ran a craft booth, then had a big b-bque at home and later that night, Ross and Landon put on their very own fireworks show before the big fireworks show! I still get teary eyed when I say the pledge of allegiance and contemplate the great sacrifices that our country was founded upon. God bless America.

"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism". ~Erma Bombeck

Dream Big

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We had YW Camp last week! Hiking, canoeing, tubing down the river, singing around the campfire, eating s'mores and smelling like smoke. LOVED it! The girls were so good to each other, the weather was great and I hardly slept a wink. A perfect recipe for a wonderful time.

"I have great confidence in our young people as a whole. I regard you as the finest generation in the history of the church. I compliment you, and I have in my heart a feeling of love and respect and appreciation for you." ~Gordon B. Hinckley

Be Grateful

2010-05-26T07:51:00.000-07:00

10 years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley spoke to the youth and gave them a short & sweet, but powerful message that came to be known as "the 6 B's". I have a little pillow on my couch with the 6 B's, and the first one says BE GRATEFUL.

In a devotional address given at BYU on October 31st, 2000, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin said, (it's kind of cool that the B in his name stands for the same thing as the B in President Hinckley's name...Bitner)

"Gratitude is a commandment of the Father. 'Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things' (D&C 59:7)...He has admonished that 'in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments' (D&C 59:21)...Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character...In the Book of Mormon we learn that we should 'live in thanksgiving daily' (Alma 34:38) Isn't that a wonderful thought to live in thanksgiving daily? Can you imagine how your life would improve if others did the same? Do you think the world would be a happier place? less stressful? less angry? more spiritual? ...We like to be around those who are grateful. They tend to brighten all around them. They make others feel better about themselves. They tend to be more humble, more joyful, more likable."

I LOVE this incredibly insightful quote! My summer vacation goal? To be as grateful as I can...even in the midst of kid messes, mom's taxi service, and the craziness of summer activities...there's always something to be thankful for. The blue sky & stars at night, the buzz of children in the home, the freedom we enjoy, and even the sticky, popsicle drips on the floor can give me a reason to have a grateful heart. After all, being a wife & mother has always been my fondest dream. "Thanks for the work kids. My life is my dream."

2010-05-10T12:42:00.000-07:00

I've decided to start a tradition with my grandkids...(I still can't believe I'm a grandma!). When they are six months old I'll take them to get "professional photos"(these are from Target!). We had so much fun taking Taven and he was so GOOD. He didn't smile much, but he didn't cry either. He is such a cute little boy! Don't you agree? "...Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." Matthew 10:14

Baby, Oh Baby!

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Ally sent us this way cute photo entitled, "What Elsie thinks of headbands." Mom looks cool as a cucumber! Gotta love this snapshot!

Kids, Singing & FUN in St George!

2010-04-21T11:15:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to be a chaperone for the Weber High School Acappella & Choralaire Choirs on their trip to St George. I thought it would be fun to get some photos to send Garret from his old chums…really GREAT kids who live good lives! "And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better." D&C 25:10

COUSINS :)

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This picture gives my heart a tickle!! Taven on the left and Elsie on the right. Oh boy! What fun they're gonna' have!

ELSIE IS HERE!

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"Isn't She Lovely…"

2010-04-04T22:00:00.000-07:00

This is our newest little grand baby…Elsie Faith Lott…born on Easter Sunday. What a sweet little thing! We love her so much and are amazed at her wonderful parents and their good lives.

SAY HELLO to my iMAC

2010-03-13T13:02:00.000-08:00

Time marches on & life is happening! I got an iMac for Christmas and can now make cool movies and organize my millions of photos. It is so fun and I love remembering all the great times we've had together as a family. Here is a picture of Ross and me taken by my iMac.

Ally's Baby Shower!

2010-03-06T13:18:00.000-08:00

I'm seeing PINK these days! We had a great time watching Ally open presents from her wonderful friends and family…grandmas, cousins, aunts, sisters, old roommates, school chums…so much FUN!

I love this sweet poem…enjoy :)

THE NINTH MONTH

Being a duplex

I have been happy, my dear,

To loan you half the house

Rent-free and furnished

As best I could.

You have been a good

Tenant, all in all

Quiet, yet comfortably there

Tapping friendly on the wall.

But I hear

You have outgrown the place

And are packing up to move.

Well, I will miss

The sweet proximity.

But we will keep in touch.

There are bonds, my dear,

That reach beyond a block

Or a mile or a hemisphere

Born of much love and labor.

I approve the move

And gladly turn from landlady

To neighbor.

--Carol Lynn Pearson

We wish Ally the best in the coming month…yeehah!

SANTA TAVEN - 3 months old

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Breenie said..."When was the last time Santa sat on your lap?"

ELDER Garret McKay Bassett

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Future missionaries

…cute Peruvian kids!

Elder Larsen from Brighton, Colorado.

Two wonderful baptisms... sweet is the work.

Chicken foot soup! YUMMY!

THANKSGIVING 2009

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Here we are...fat and happy after a yummy dinner of turkey and all the fixin's! What a marvelous blessing!

Taven the great! Smiley and wearing his "thankful for mommy" t-shirt.

Elder Bassett's MTC Drop-Off

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Here we are at the glorious MTC! It is exciting to drop off our son that he might serve the Lord for two years as a full-time missionary. What a great blessing!

"A missionary is someone who leaves his family for two years so that others may be with their families for eternity."

Bassett Fall Hike

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CUTE Cara in the fall leaves! Smile!

This is us yesterday at the top of Ogden Overlook, just outside of Maples Campground BEAUTIFUL fall colors covered the

mountainside ...what a blessing to live in this gorgeous place.

Little Taven

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Welcome adorable baby TAVEN MICHAEL CHILD to the earth. Born September 24th at 1:06 am...7 lbs. 3 oz. He is a sweet bundle just fresh from heaven. We love him & feel great joy at his birth!

A GLORIOUS DAY!

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I love to see the temple...we went inside today.

Here we are in front of the Draper Temple, where Garret recieved his endowments. It was absolutely wonderful!

"There is a need for constant improvement in all of our lives. There is need to leave the noise and the tumult of the world and step within the walls of a sacred house of God, there to feel His spirit in an environment of holiness and peace." --President Hinckley

Breenie's Baby

2009-09-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

Our Breenie is due THIS MONTH! She and Mike are still thinking of names...Mike is favoring "T" names. We are rooting for the baby to be born on a "nine" day...like 9/19/09 or something like that. We will post a picture of the baby as soon as he shows up.

YEEHAH!!

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TESTING

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Just testing out this new blog...what do you think??