Tuesday

Bonneville Buds

It's been a year since we have gotten together.  So I'd say it was about time.  I think it's funny that most of the women from this group weren't even close friends yet we all enjoy our friendships now.  Most of my memories of them are from Elementary School and some I only knew their names and faces.  At this point in life it doesn't matter.  Tonight our reason for getting together was Sharon was in town.  I know I haven't seen Sharon since we graduated and it was really great visiting with her.  I didn't eat tonight since Mallory and I had a late lunch together earlier.   When I showed up Kelly asked me if I ever ate at home....my reply was not if I can help it. (teehee)  I would much rather go out to eat with my friends. :)  I did provide dinner for my family though.....that should be known!

9*11*2001

Who could ever forget the Tragedy that happened on this day 11 years ago?  It is a memory engraved in my mind and will be forever.  I remember getting the kids ready for school when Suzie Arave called and asked me if I had seen the news. I hadn't and she told me what had happened.  I went upstairs and turned the news on.  I remember watching the planes crash into the twin towers and going weak and numb.  I couldn't believe this was happening.  I was devastated as was the rest of the world.  I was physically sick to my stomach.  I was sick for all the innocent people involved....and everyone who lost family that day. :(  (still makes me cry)
I watched for awhile and cried a lot.  I knew the day was wasted as far as getting anything accomplished.  I decided it would be best to get out of the house away from the TV.  Since Jared's birthday was coming up I decided to drive to Tremonton  to the John Deere Tractor store and get him a tractor for his birthday.  I think the drive sounded best.    
I bought Jared a heavy duty tractor since I knew my older kids would be trying it out.  It was a Happy distraction for such a sad day.  
I am forever grateful for everyone who has and continues to fight for our Freedoms.  I am sad for all who lost their lives that day and the days following. (and all the families who lost loved ones)  America is a wonderful place....full of people who care about each other and will do anything to help another person out....even if it means losing their own life.  I am Proud to be an American!!!  This day will always be remembered and lived over in our minds.