Recital and Birthday Dinner

Mya had her first Piano Recital tonight and she did really well.  She was first and acted so brave and confident.  I was so proud of her.  I love seeing my grands develop new talents and become themselves in their way.

Today was a crazy spring day.  We experience very hard winds, a muddy rain, and more rain and then snow with huge snowflakes.  I love Springtime in Utah.  My car was filthy from the dirty rain and I probably used all my windshield fluid in just an hour of driving but because I had to go out into the weather more my car was washed off completely and the windows were so clear it looked like there wasn't even a windshield at all.  The roads were clear and for me that is what matters....let it snow all it wants...just don't stick to the roads.  The winds scare me because I wonder about the things that could "fly" my way. So far I'm lucky and haven't had anything hit me in a wind storm. 

It's Braxton's birthday and we were able to take him and Kelsi out for their birthday dinners.  It was fun...I really enjoy our birthday dinner traditions.  The ladies sitting with us ended up get a pleasant surprise for their "girl's night out" dinner.  Larry took care of their bill.  (remember that I just wrote about wishing that I had extra money to do that?....I think I might be asking for more money so I too can cover a bill spontaneously once in awhile)

Braxton was sick before he made it home and shortly after getting home it hit me.  I don't know what it is about Tepanyaki's but I always get a gut ache.  I have even tried ordering differently and it still happens.  I love the place though and so I just deal with it.  Braxton might have to do the same.

Braxton is a year older

I can't believe how fast time goes and that Braxton is already 26 years old.  Holy Moly....I love this kid!  Braxton has always been such a great kid....adventurous and a goer but one that I didn't worry about much as far as choosing the right.  Now choosing smart is another story.  Braxton made me roll my eyes often and I was glad I didn't know what he was doing all the time until after when I already knew he was safe.  Braxton and his friends spent a lot of time at our house and in the field.  Braxton built a few forts in the field that gramps would end up knocking over. (that always made me sad)  Finally Braxton went far enough west that gramps left his fort alone.  Him and his friends made a two story fort with furniture and even wall hangings. (others junk was Braxton's treasure) They later added another room and on the roof they had turf and would hit golf balls from it.  I know that they had a big sling that they launched bowling balls with too.  He had a zip line that he made with old telephone polls that he drug home behind a truck.  I later saw pictures of Braxton riding the logs while they shot up sparks.  The zip line came down after his mission when a girl fell and broke her toe and got knocked out.  It scared Braxton enough to take it down.  The boys blew things up in the field and named there camp....Kamp Kaboom!  I also saw a video of a Sobe Bottle shooting gas into the sky and blowing up.  They had a lot of crazy fun!  I enjoyed having the boys here....they did crazy things but were all good kids.

Braxton has enriched my life and added so many happy memories to it.  I am so lucky to be his mom...he is truly a wonderful son!