Apple cobbler

Many have noted how great of a cook Grandma is and how resourceful she is.  I was reminded of a time when Grandma combined both of those skills.  It was a family barbecue at the end of summer, we had  a great dinner and were just beginning the best part of the meal, dessert.  Grandma had made a delicious apple cobbler, but we all started thinking it was odd how she kept asking everyone if they thought it tasted okay. Once we were all finished she announced it was not apple cobbler,it was in fact zucchini cobbler.  The best part was that Grandma had even taken the time to shape the zucchini like Apple slices so that nobody would suspect a thing.

She had found the best way to use all of the extra zucchini and make everyone eat their vegetables at the same time.
I love you Grandma and promise to always eat my vegetables.
Love, Melanie

Church History Tour

I remember when I was 18 my dad wanted to take our family to visit the church history sites and we were able to drive from Texas all the way up to New York and meet up with grandma and grandpa Bagley and Matt and Maria and their family. I remember we had been driving for quite a while and the kids were all getting wrestles and grumpy because they were hot, hungry, and tired of being cooped up in the car. There was some contention but when we got out of the car and walked up the path to the Sacred Grove it was a like a calm peace came over everyone. The spirit was incredibly strong there just like feelings in the temple. We were able to walk on the Palmyra temple grounds and we also attended the Hill Cumorah pageant. These are some special memories we shared with grandma and grandpa Bagley. These experiences are particularly meaningful to me. I know that this trip to the sacred grove and other church history sites strengthened my testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and of Joseph Smith and I am sure I am speaking for the other grandchildren as well.


Hill Cummorah

-Alyssa



Girl Cousins at the Smith Home



Boy Cousins at the Smith Home



Special moment in the Sacred Grove

Meaningful Christmas Memories

Preston, Alyssa, Baby, and Dustin

Several of the Grandchildren have written here about their memories of Grandma gathering them together at the Family Christmas Party to tell the story of our Savior's birth, and getting act out the parts.  We found this picture that shows Dustin as Joseph, Alyssa as Mary, and Preston as a  shepherd. I am not sure who the baby is. This is just one more way Mom has spread the light to her children and grandchildren. Grandma's famous poster about the Nativity, is above the couch to the right.

-Darell

"BIG HUG" Birthday Cards

Dear Grandma,

Living out here in Michigan, I don’t have quite as many memories with you as I would like to have. BUT the memories I do have with you are super super super wonderful! First off, I just want you to know how much I love you. The last couple minutes of me and my family's big long drive to your house always go by so slowly because I’m always very excited  to see you and grandpa! Your house has always been a source of wonder for me. I remember being a little girl wanting to explore every nook and cranny of your house. One year, I found your can of dehydrated water. Another year, I finally discovered your amazing backyard (and subsequently spent the entirety of the week trying to get with the big boys and help them build a fort). Another year, you showed me your stash of birthday presents you planned to send out. One year, me and Madi found a mouse pad with a baby face on it and wrapped it up like a real baby and fooled everyone! I have always loved you, and your comfy, fun, adventurous, little emporium on Pheasant Way. Last year, you got to show me cool new updates in our family history, and I got to help you get orange juice out of your phone. For some reason, I think that a  really good experience for both of us! I liked being able to laugh about that with you and then help you out with it. (After the laughter stopped of course.) Also, I love your “BIG HUG” birthday cards. And your real big hugs. I just love you! I hope your birthday is great! 

Love, Sydney. 

Happy Birthday from Lance


Hi Grandma, I can't wait to visit you again soon. Happy birthday. I love you. Love, Lance.

Lance Bagley

A Poem For Grandma

A smile stretches across her face everyday
A smile that shows she cares
A smile of kindness
A smile that brings sunshine to the world
A smile that laughs
A laugh of optimism
A heart that's full
She does funny things
And I love my Grandma

LOVE DEREK

Seventh Grade Choir Concert 

Birthday at Grandma and Grandpa's backyard

A Wealth of Knowledge

Gloria has a wealth of knowledge and whenever I needed to know a Relief Society question to help me in my Relief Society Enrichment callings over the years, she could answer or show me how to do it, or refer me to someone who specialized in that field.  I’m so happy she has always told us about our ancestors and we loved all the books she has research and typed up for Christmas.  I am sure the other side is smiling greatly for all her service in doing Family History and temple work. Thanks for setting a great example to all of us.

Gloria and Cory have always been there for all the special ordinances, baby blessings, baptisms missions and anything to do with the family.  Families are of great importance to her –priceless. And who can forget all of the wonderful memories of family parties in the backyard on Pheasant Way.
Love, Donna
 

Love, Donna
                                                                     

Great Grandpa Randall with Preston and Alyssa Bagley, July 1990

Great Grandma Randall with Josh Bagley December 1994

A visit with Grandpa and Grandma Randall

Visiting Texas