Today is my Daddy's birthday. I like thinking about my daddy and his life. I like thinking about how his love and example were so meaningful to me. He is a big reason why I even turned out. My daddy believed in me and I always felt his love. I loved being by my dad when I was growing up. I would do the things he did....I ate frenchtoast with ketchup on it because he did. I fished and even gutted them because he enjoyed it. I loved watching TV using my dad's rear end for my pillow. I loved just sitting with my dad and spending time together. I feel my daddy close and I am so thankful that I do. My daddy truly is my first and biggest hero!
Twins
Ivy singing,
Susan's Party
Ward Conference
I heard my phone vibrating at 6:30 am and it was Kevin calling me to see if I could come and get the twins. Kevin and Julie had both been up all night from being sick. They were hoping for a little rest. I was glad to go get the twins. I brought them home and Kimi and I enjoyed them all day. They are so stinkin cute and like to smile a lot. I liked snuggling with them. They are such good babies and simply adorable. I took them home so that I could go to Ivy's little concert. Her school was singing at the corner of Hooper Elementary where Santa would be coming.
I really thought more schools would also be singing but it was only Ivy's. The music didn't work and so they sang acapella and did a wonderful job. Ivy left her hat at school and so she was the only one up there without one. I have plenty that she could have borrowed but didn't know in time. I love Ivy and I could hear her singing at times. She has a great voice. Between songs I shouted "Ivy is my favorite" and she got a little embarrassed. She looked from side to side but avoided looking at me. We laughed about it afterwards. TJ stayed in the Santa line with Zaden and Behr. They were close to the front. It was a fun gathering. There was free hot chocolate and cookies. I loved seeing all the children excited to see Santa. I still get excited to see Santa myself.
Larry and I had time after listening to Ivy sing to run to Susan's surprise birthday party. It was so fun seeing her come in and she truly didn't have a clue. She had been at her house hosting a dinner for some of her siblings. (They all knew about the surprise party) Blake, her son, was able to get her away by saying that his son had a scout meeting and Susan really needed to be there because he was going to honor her. Her grandson, Cooper had his scout shirt on and asked her lots of questions on the way to the church. Blake, Cooper and Susan's siblings played it perfectly. I was right by the door that Susan came through and could see the wheels moving in her head when she opened the door. It was so much fun seeing her so surprised. I am so glad that her kids honored her because she truly deserves to be honored. Susan does so much for everyone and has been a wonderful example to me in many ways over the years. I love her!
We couldn't stay long because it was our Ward Conference. Larry had to leave immediately because he had to go help get things set up. I got to visit for a bit. Our Ward Conference was so good. It was about trials and how we will all get them but how we can get through them. It was about joy, hope, understanding our eternal worth, finding joy in small everyday experiences and never giving up! It was one of my favorite conferences. The spirit was strong and I learned a lot.
I went home to my cute grands. Trichelle and TJ dropped them off after visiting with Santa. Behr had been put to bed but wasn't happy about it when Larry and I got home and so we got him up for a little while. I love having the grands over...they are just so cute and bring life and laughter to our home. I'll be waking up to them for a whole week.
