The Book of Martha

For three years now we have carried on with our "Family From Yosemite" stories.  These are our gifts to one another for Christmas....

It started snowing yesterday.  More predicted for today, but we'll see.  No school and no work - Yeah!  We're enjoying the moment. ...

It's not only a new year, but a new decade.  Maybe I should be more motivated because of that, I hope so.  Well, what am I to do.  One ...

Not all Christmas moments are created equal.  Here's a glimpse of our doings. Haggard Billy with sick little Ryan. All ready to head bac...

I set goals every year and I never do as good as I'd like.  Nothing new this year in that regards, but I did have some great experience...

You're probably wondering where I've been.  I worked steadily until school was out for the Christmas holiday.  And then, if you kn...

Our Thanksgiving week has been filled with fun, food, and laughter. We invited my brother Adam, Sally, and family to spend their vacation wi...

Think they're related or is it just their age? My youngest son, Samuel McMullin Blair, 12 years old. My oldest son, Richard Houston B...

With all the pictures I took I didn't get one of my sister. I made a point to take a photo yesterday before she left to go home. Beth ...

We made it to Salt Lake City, Utah this weekend. It was a whirlwind of a trip. We traveled Thursday to Utah. We traveled Saturday home to Ca...

Sammy, no longer in Primary. Happy 12th Birthday! Cake, candles, and Sam - November 4, 2010 Sam was ordained a deacon and bore his test...

 "A grandparent is a gift from above one to cherish, one to love." Anonymous Tom had a special visit with Poppy this week.  It ...

We didn't get out Trick or Treating this year, but we did hit a few parties and gatherings at church earlier in the month. No worries, p...

One day after lunch I was standing by my classroom door waiting for my students to come in with the other staff.  It just so happened I had ...