I know Chad and Annie will be thanking all of you Bodilys as well, but as a Mama, I just want to add to that thank you for the money you sent them as a wedding gift. A stack of green backs is a perfect gift...it suits their taste...no take backs!

I know at Christmas it's kinda hard to "fork out some more!" But my how they appreciated it. I know one thing they bought which they needed was a vacuum.

We visited them this week end, actually went to the temple with them, and they are still smiling big and enjoying this new chapter in their life.

Chad works at the Church office building. He likes to tell people he is "in association with the General Authorities." Doesn't that sound better than "I do grunt work in the Church office building?" It is actually a very good job and he likes the feeling of bring home some income.

Annie is student teaching 3rd grade and is loving that age and what she is doing. I sure would like one of my grand kids to have her...she IS as Chad says, "Perfect in every way!"

We love you Bodily kids and appreciate your support in their marriage. Chad hasn't got internet in the little apt they are in now, but I'm sure he will share some pictures as soon as he can...on his blog.

Have a nice Sabbath day.

Barb

Barb here...

As you know Alice will be turning 80 this year and we are going to celebrate with a party at the Rupert Bodilys home on Saturday, May 26, 2007.

So, PLEASE MARK AND SAVE THAT DATE!!!!!!!!!!!

An open question to be discussed is if our children and their children should also attend?

We still have the Bodily Reunion to look forward to and plan for a couple weeks later....so what do you think?

Please give your vote:

Birthday party with the 6 kids and spouses (and you Harv)?

or Birthday party with everybody that can come...kids and grands and great grands?

Please take the time to vote on this blog or by E mail to me.

I will host it and everyone will have a part...so it can turn out wonderful and memorable for our wonderful Mom.

Eagle Court of Honor

We recently had a court of honor for Michael. There were four other boys involved. Some are going off to school and missions so they hurried to do that before they left. It involved two from our troop and three from the other ward. It was a nice occasion. The speaker told us that four out of every 100 boys that enter scouting, earn the eagle rank. He told us that when his nephew went into the military, he got an automatic rank advancement because he was an Eagle scout. He (the speaker) also told us that he needed to hire someone for a position at work. It was narrowed down to two people, both qualified. The eagle rank was the deciding factor for choosing the one they did.
Four of the boys had younger brothers and they did the flag ceremony.

Michael joins the other Bodily's in the "Eagle's Nest". I think we have a happy scoutmaster in heaven with all of you Bodily eagles!!

Sunday, January 07, 2007

Rhett Bodily is a very special boy!

I know, I can't believe it either...but my oldest grandchild is now 8 and was baptized Saturday.

I like the group shot of us in front of the font. It was very wonderful to be there. I enjoyed watching Redge with his boy...and you could certainly feel the love of a dad for his son.

We are all proud of Rhett. He is smart and handsome and obedient.

He loves to work!Redge told us that sometimes Rhett will be laying around not doing much and he is beside himself miserable! So they give him some jobs and after he "moans appropriately," he gets going on the task and pretty soon he's a whistling and just as happy as he can be!

Good for you, Mr. Rhettster...hard workers make good missionaries!!!!

Did you know that the gift of the Holy Ghost is the GREATEST of all gifts. I hope and pray that we can all remember what we have been given.

One more thing...when we first got there, and knocked on the front door, Rhett came running to open it and began jumping straight up and down about 10 times. He was so excited that we came. Sure makes a 'ole G ma feel good.

Yes, Rhett is a very special boy. We love you!