Where our children reside.....

C.J. and Amber~Silver City, NM
Tifani and her family~Safford, AZ

Shawna and her family~Wenatchee, WA

Heather and her family~Taylor, AZ

Rex~Anaheim, CA

So these are the spots where our precious children reside. They have given Verg and I a wide variety of scenic and diverse areas to make each visit a spectacular event. It is a blessing to know in these different climates, latitude and longitudes, our family is growing, achieving, blending, having trials and triumphs in their lives but whether it is in a grass hut, igloo, teepee, apartment or standard usual home, Heather, Trevor, Tifani, Brian, Shawna, Ben, Rex, C.J. and Amber will build their lives and those of their families on the solid foundation of the Gospel! They are the greatest examples to Vergene and I!! I love you all so very much!

Trip to Silver City .....

Yesterday we went to Silver City to see C.J. and Amber. They have taken on a new challenge as RA (Residence Asst.). Free housing and if they still are doing this for the summer they will have their classes paid for by the Housing Department. It is mostly C.J. and with school and football he will be very busy! We took Harley with us and he did really well, just a slight bout with car sickness but he played and roamed in the snow so on the way home he SLEPT!!! We are so proud of the "get er done" attitude of Cheej and Ber and as a part of the Gardner siblings the legacy continues. We have so many blessings with all "nine" of our children. Thank you for being such awesome examples to each other and Dad and I!!

Words of wisdom from my sweetheart

"The most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing!"
Vergene Gardner

Exciting times ......

Our precious soon-to-be daughter-in-law came over tonight to show us their pictures they had taken for their announcements and how cute were they: OH MY GOSH just so dang cute!!!!!!! She stayed and we talked about some of the ideas and courses of action her and C.J. might do. We are extremely blessed to have Amber in our lives as well as her family. She will be an awesome companion to C.J. and it will be fun to watch them as we have our other children grow as husband and wife and build their celestial family. The plan of happiness can be achieved by following the Lord's plan and taking up His cause as our own. Happiness will follow C.J. and Amber as they embrace this call and bolster them up when dark clouds come and trials and tribulation follow. The Savior loves us and wants us to succeed which we can if we are obedient and stand steadfast in the gospel!

Our time together .......

This is the dynamic duo with Theron and Doyle!!
This is Sydney showing Papa how it's done!!

This is how we love to spend our time!!! Papa giving rides to the grandchildren with his side-kick right beside him! This event came about with Kaely Sue turning 10!!! So hard to believe we have a 10 yr. old and remembering the day she was born. Our world became complete with her beginning and soon to follow the precious more!!!! Verg and I are so blessed to have the eternal family we have and the excitement and anxious moments they each bring in our lives.

Doyle is comin' of age!!!!!

Okay, so the wheels coincide with his age!! Can you believe this?! Mimi's heart was definitely in her throat but he did really well, oh life in rural America!!