Pics of our travels northward

Pictures of us at Mountain Meadow Massacre, north of St George, Utah, My cousin Joanne was there visiting Jim and Lu--it was a great visit, for the folks. July 08

I can't hear you!

I had to put this in--anne put on these glasses and looked up at her mommy and said, "GRANDPA"!

I love this pIcture--of Anne and Grandpa.

Ready Set Debate

Isn't everyone ready for a good race between the red and blue--I read somewhere that on September 11th--put up your flag, let'sd do it. so fun!

Snapshots of various activities

These are some pics I found--Jay and Margie on a motorcycle ride in St. George, Meghan and Seans Wedding, Anne playing doctor with Grandpa and the Briggs Family Reunion Picture in Heber.

Nostalgia in the summertime

I posted this some time ago, but wanted it to stay on top--not sure yet how to do it! But this is one of my favourite pictures with sisters, Patti and Rosemary.

At least I am guessing we are 6, 8, 10 years of age. Never so much fun and playing with our dollies, look at the old carriage, oh to have that now! And all of us had red hair, too. ! More on that later. This was taken in Magrath Alberta Canada, when my sisters and I were small. Margie in the blue dress, Rosemary in the pink, and Patti in the yellow!


Have I got a lifetime of news to tell you, the thrill to begin is above any rush I have had in a LONG time! But not to make you curl your toes, or hold on with white knuckles, i hope to have a smattering of chuckles for us both and drops of tearlets.


I am an old gal, yep! 51 To say that is BIG! Really, to accept your age and go gleefully through life with arms out stretched ready for what is ahead. Cuz I want to laugh hard every day, and make someone else laugh, that's my gift and I'm stickin' to it.


A lil' bit about myself--my beginnings--I am 5 out of 7 children, Bill, Victoria, Patti, Rosemary, Me, Nora and Spence. Born in Magrath, moved to Dallas Texas when I was 14, year later moved to Mesa Az, and been here since. All 7 children had red hair. My dad Ernest had red hair and my Mother, Betty had auburn! Destined for greatness!


I had a wonderful childhood, playing in the barn, picking weeds, milking/herding cows, collecting chicken eggs, picking weeds, playing with siblings, learning to ride a bike shared by everyone, bucking bales of hay, picking rocks, picking weeds, (did i already mention that?) and laughing alot!


I think I started getting my sense of humor (age 5-6), when my Mother and Dad were butchering the chickens, they handed me one with it's head amputated, writhing around squirting blood about, and said, "Margie it's your turn take this up to the house." I guess I turned on my heels in terror running away as fast as I could yelling--"Not me daddy, me to widdo (little)"!


So to end this story a day without laughter is well.....sad! I will continue more . G'margie (grandma Margie for short) because of my grand children Anne and Ryder!

Goodwill not so good finds!

So Anne and I went to visit goodwill and as we were perusing the lines, we came across a few items that Tara had donated. So funny thought we would take pictures as to never forget something we once loved and hope someone else will buy it and love it too.

monster margie

Okay here is the deal-i-o!Woke up to a sore mouth thought it was from grinding my teeth, next day woke uo to the mirror and saw HO CHI MINH'S mother looking back at me. Went to Urgent care got help and aid and paid my bill 1 day later improved!

2nd time around

My 25 year old daughter was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, of course it was a shock for someone so young, I was 32 with 3 children when I was diagnosed. Ben was 9, Meghan 6 and Vanessa 3. I thought I was going to die! I didn't know anybody who had breast cancer except my Uncle Jim, See Men can get it! He had a double mastecomy. I had a lumpectomy, with 32 treatments of radiation, and 2 years later it returned to the same breast, then had it removed and 2 years later had elective surgery to have the left breast removed. Greatest decision I have made in my life.

But back to Meghan, she did have 2 cancers close to her chest wall that concerned her doctors, She had surgery 1 month ago and had immediate reconstructive surgery. I am so proud of her, she was positive during the whole ordeal and she put everyone at ease. She is now busy with her life work and family. We are so thankful for all the prayers and faith of family and friends. We love you all. Margie and Jay

Swimming with the Babies!

We Went swimming with the babies, as my girls like to call my grandchildren. Anne is 5, Ryder is 21/2 and Brody is 4 months. So fun. Tara my daughter (in law) is the perfect Mother. She teaches them things that surprise us all. We have a great time together, they are my joy and also Jays. Anne has learned the song "I Love You A Bushel and a Peck! Because Grandpa Briggs wants to sing it with her.

Utah Fun

Went to Utah with Rosemary, Patti, so fun. Here are some pictures of us in our Hotel! This was right on Temple Square, Sisters went in and read details, --This is with our Sister Victoria We all went out to eat. Had a great time.