Happy 80th Birthday Grandma Speth!

We had a very happy celebration today to celebrate Grandma Beth Speth's 80th Birthday. Beth Chambers Speth was born and raised in Smithfield, Utah. She was the 11th of 13 children. Beth married Kenneth Carl Speth in 1949. They enjoyed 44 years of marriage together. Kenneth died in 1993. They have 6 children, 21 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
Grandma has always been a great example to me of hard work. She worked and retired from JC Penney's. After retirement, she spent her time caring for my grandpa as well as volunteering for many organizations. She is always busy and always has a project. Grandma is also very talented. She has a green thumb for gardening and is a master seamstress. She has made countless items for me and my family, including my mom's, my sister's, and my wedding dresses. She also made Addie's blessing gown. Grandma also loves to travel (I must come by this genetically). She has been to Europe, the Middle East, and all over North America. She especially loves going on bus tours. She has also taken the whole family on some very memorable trips. For Christmas one year, we went by bus to the Rose Bowl Parade, Disney Land and San Diego, in 1993 we went to Disney World, and we have also taken a couple of bus trips to St. George and to see Utah's National Parks. I want to wish this amazing mother and grandmother a very happy birthday. Thanks Grandma for all you have done over the years to make my life great! I love you!

Grandma with all of her grandkids and great grandkids

Her six children

Happy Birthday Grandma!


Grandma with her brother Glen

Grandma and Donnetta. My aunt Donnetta made all of these scrapbooks of Grandma's world travels. It was fun to look at these books and see all of the wonderful places Grandma has seen on her many trips.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you all have a great day with your loved ones. We simply could not wait until Sunday to share our valentines with each other. Addie and Amy got some yummy treats from Grandpa and Grandma and got a video call from Ali--which is always fun! We want to send our love out to all our family and friends!

Addie with her Valentine's goodies from Grandpa: Conversation Hearts and Teddy Grahams.

Addie with her Grandma!

Addie in a sugar coma laying at the base of Grandma's feet:Her favorite place to be.

Addie loved her Valentine Treats!

Aunt Dar

Yesterday afternoon, my Great-Aunt Darlene Speth passed away. She has been struggling with cancer and now she is at peace. She was a very nice lady who loved to make crafts and decorations and made the BEST caramels in the world. She made them every Christmas and we were always so excited to eat them:) We will miss you Aunt Dar!

Addie and Grandma

Addie loves her Grandma! She loves to wave at Grandma and lay on a blanket by Grandma's feet and jabber. I am so blessed to have such a great mom and I am so happy that Addie gets to know her and loves her too!