weekly tidbits

*I took Kimleighel and Jared up to meet their new niece.  They immediately fell in Love with Jordyn!  Jordyn looked more olive skin today....very beautiful just like her sister.  We took her a new born outfit so she had something that fit her.  She's such a cutie.  Kamryn is such a cutie with her.  Kamryn in the age Trichelle was when I had Kevin.

When it was my turn to hold Jordyn the others played Fibber.  Kamryn nose grew and grew...not so much because she fibbed but because she thought others were fibbing.

*I saw my mom and dad and even though my dad isn't doing well he looked and acted so much better than he did on Father's Day.  Justin, Braxton and Jaydan all went up and gave their grandparents blessings of comfort and peace.  My mom told me that she felt her blessing work and how thankful she was for my boys and that they are able to bless her with the Priesthood.  I am so thankful that they are all able to also.

*When I am stressed and feeling helpless I pray!  I pray all day and all night and ......I eat chocolate-this time Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Mini's!

*I am so thankful for Priesthood Blessings.....this week all of my boys have been a part of giving or receiving Priesthood Blessings.  Kevin and Jaydan gave Larry a blessing when he was suffering pains from his kidney stone. He was able to sleep pretty good that night.  Justin, Braxton and Jaydan gave each of my parents a blessing because my dad is suffering with kidney failure.  My mom called and told me that immediately after the blessings she felt peace and was calm.  Kevin and Jaydan gave Julie a blessing before she delivered Jordyn.  It was the perfect delivery!  Brad Hodson, Trevor Ward and Jaydan gave Larry a blessing the day after his surgery because he was in so much pain.  Moments after the blessing two huge blood clots shot out of Larry relieving him off all his pain.  He slept good and went to work the next day.  Priesthood Blessing are the Power of God.  They work...they bring comfort!

*I went to lunch with Tammy G.  We enjoyed a wonderful lunch and conversation.  I saw Judy Taylor there too and some interesting things were brought up.  I feel like today wasn't a coincident but worked out the way God wanted it to.  Every day I pray that God will guide me in my life and I am recognizing His guidance more all the time.

*When the boys and I went to the Burger Bar we saw Madi.  Madi is a favorite of mine...she has always been so kind and thoughtful towards me.  I love this girl!

Cupcakes with the Grands!

I love our little cupcake tradition....the kids really like it too!  They love coming to my house to make cupcakes.  They really love coming to my house to play with their cousins.  I know they love it all so I allow plenty of time to make cupcakes and memories while they enjoy each other.

We have to make two batches so that everyone can take some home to their mom's and dad's.  I keep an eye out for cute ways to decorate our cupcakes and this year we had "owls and sun's".  I think they turned out really cute.  When they make and decorate enough to take home then I let them decorate more any way they want.  It's fun to see how creative they get. (I should say the girl's get creative...they really enjoy it)

My grands are at good ages.  They don't need much help and can do most things by themselves.  So much easier than a few years ago. ☺  

We started off the day playing for a little while.  Then we had pizza.  The kids played some more and those that wanted to help with the chocolate cupcakes came and made them and when they were finished the others came and made the yellow cupcakes.  It was fun and everyone got to help with everything.  We ended by cleaning up and having ice cream cones.  Five hours just wasn't enough time for the girls and so they left with each other to continue their play.  I love how they all get along and love being together.

 It's fun for me to send them home with their creations!  I think they like it too.  Oh my little grands make me smile.  I think each one is so cute and wonderful!  I love them all to pieces!  Dang... they are so cute!