The Bjorn's made a trip from Texas for the weekend...with Inger coming to do family haircuts. Isn't Annika a little doll with her new bangs...all grown up. 
Get a load of Marylyn's pregnancy food desires. 
This is her friend Tanna who is expecting twins just two weeks before Marylyn is due. How do you like Marylyn's new haircut? Very Cute!
Thanks, Arlee, for sharing your photo'
Hope you all enjoy our slide show [Thanks Megan for the idea and Lisa for ALL your help in setting it up]. Lisa and the children came to our Santa Monica apartment in time for breakfast as they drove their daddy to work Monday morning. The children played with our toys while Lisa helped me with our blog. About 10:00 we drove to Olveria Street visiting the fire station first...then on our way to get a taquitto and just look around. As we were about to leave their were some Aztec Indians performing which we all totally enjoyed. After reaching our car we headed down the 10 Freeway to the Santa Monica Pier to spend the rest of the day. Walked [children had their scooters] along the pier, watched fishermen/women, saw some great artists, went on the merry-go-round, had lunch, and enjoyed all the monkey bars and swings on the beach. It was amazing to us all the things the children could do on the monkey bars and climbing the ropes. Too cold for the water, but a beautiful sunny clear day. About 3:30 we headed back and stopped at "Diddy Riese" ice cream which was just around the corner from Dan's work. The children were excited to see their daddy and Grandpa Clinger. We then went back to our apartment until Dan was finished with work. It was a very fun day [Thought about Matt's Heather...she would have loved this day, so we'll have to do this when you guys come next time].
What a very special experience it was on Saturday morning to be apart of Nathan's baptism. There was a special spiritual feeling there which was felt by everyone.
Aunt Heather lead the music, Mom Heather played the piano and gave the opening prayer, Grandpa's were the witnesses, Grandma's gave a talk on baptism and receiving the Holy Ghost...referring to how Jesus was baptized and received the Holy Ghost. Nate is following in Jesus' footsteps as he makes this very special covenant and promise to always try and Choose the Right. There was a special musical number on the flute by two young women from Nate's ward. Nate was welcomed into the ward by his Bishop and closing prayer was by Uncle Dave.
It was in the 09 to 30's in Colorado, but layering our clothing worked just fine.
Heather took us to a very fun museum and "Discovery Days" where the children have a lot of hands-on activities. Both girls show very artistic abilities.
Grandpa helped Christa make a valentine, Jenna loves to paint.
The museum upstairs has windows to look out, books to read, costumes to wear and other educational activities.
As we were growing up we definitely remember this radio. We would sit around and listen to stories and visualize what was happening. On Sunday morning they would broadcast the 'funnies' as we read along with our newspaper. Heather is expecting twins within the next couple weeks, but it does not slow her down one bit! She is active as ever and always with a smile.
Christa liked to have grandpa read to her and toss her on the couch.
Sam and Nate sure to have fun together and really enjoy playing "Zarahemla" [thanks to uncle Andy and aunt Marylyn] and hide and seek with his cousins. Nate is busy with reading, legos, games, cars, crafts, etc.
Jenna likes to build and play with her "polly's".
After school and dinner, we enjoyed fun evenings with Dave's family, just horsing around, visiting, playing...
Whenever we had the camera out, Steven wanted to pose; or when we had food, he wanted to eat...and always with a big smile.
Hey Mel, it takes three to do a bathroom...but they do three bathrooms.
At eight years old, Nate, was our 8th grandchild to be baptized. We flew to Colorado to spend this special birthday with him and the family. It is fun to see the traditions family's have set as we visit our children's different homes. 
Nate was able to choose what food he wanted to eat for the whole week...wow! We enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake by aunt Heather and another night an 'ice cream cake' by his mom and me.
Nate went through the spanking machine several times.
Grandkids waiting for fooooood! We were really treated royally with all the good food. Matt's Heather introduced us to a great 'cinimon french toast', homemade pizza, rootbeer floats, baked chicken, berry pancakes, and much more. Dave's Heather made her homemade bread [eat your hearts out guys] and was sure we were set with food for our trip home. Both Heather's prepared a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner for Sunday. Ok...back on the diet!
BE grateful, BE smart, BE clean, BE true, BE humble, BE prayerful were the words we will always cherish from our wonderful prophet Gordon B. Hinckley who passed away January 27th. His humor, his dedication, his integrity, his example will be missed by us all. Another one of my favorite quotes when facing trials: "Everything will work out, now put on your shoes and go to work."
What is your favorite message from President Hinckley?
SALT LAKE CITY 4 February 2008: Thomas S. Monson is the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was announced today at a news conference in the Church Office Building. President Monson, 80, succeeds President Gordon B. Hinckley, who died 27 January 2008. The new world leader of the Church has called to serve with him in the First Presidency, the top governing body of the 13-million-member faith, President Henry B. Eyring, 74, first counselor, and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 67, second counselor. It was also announced that President Boyd K. Packer, 83, is the new president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I am personally so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ, for the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and a living prophet to help guide us and our families in these latter days!
