Girls Just Wanna Have FUN!

The Sista's and I went to City Creek yesterday for lunch!  We ate at the Cheese Cake Factory because we wanted Cheese Cake. We decided on two kinds to share and they didn't have them. :(  We learned the Cheese Cake is shipped in from somewhere.  So we thought that was a bit strange.  The food was good but the company was better!

I love hanging with these ladies!  The other day Larry and I were talking and I mentioned how all these ladies build each other up.  They notice the strengths in each other and will tell you them.  I always feel so good about myself when I am with them.  No draining with these ladies....only filling!

We like being crazy and silly!  The nice thing is we all do!  It's part of the plan....to laugh and be silly!  I love how we brighten others days as well.  Just asking someone to take our picture makes them smile.   We had a few photographers.  I like how people are willing to help out!  That makes me smile!

We met Mrs. Brinley today.  (Doug Brinley's wife) I asked her to take our picture and while talking to her we discovered who she was.  Pretty darn cool!

So stinkin Fun being with these cute gals!  I seriously love them all so much!  So glad I was reconnected with them.  My life is much happier these days!

We went into Tiffany's and tried on rings.  We learned a lot about diamonds and what makes Tiffany's so special.  I didn't really care so I can't remember all the details.  Like I would ever own anything from Tiffany's and if I did I would have to wear a sign saying it was real and really from Tiffany's.  The ring we all tried on was only forty five thousand dollars!  It was gorgeous and sparkly!  Reminded me of the chandeliers in the Temples.

Life is good and it's even better when you're surrounded by great family and friends!

I love the Rodees

Trichelle and I went to American Fork to listen to Cameron talk before he leaves for his mission to Canada.  I love supporting the Rodee's because I just love them.  They always support us too.  When Jared was lost they heard about it and found some horses so they could help look for him.

We met when we moved to Roy in 1985 so it's been awhile.  Marg was Justin's nursery leader.  Our kids were about the same ages and so we did a lot together while we raised them.  I have always admired Marg.

I made her a plague years ago that said "It takes time to grow old friends" and she still has it on a table by her front door.  It makes me smile!  I love the whole Rodee Family...they're all so darn cute and such a great family!  They have a lot of fun together!

I'm so glad for events that get us together!  I am so thankful for "Old Friends" and new ones too that some day will be old ones.  I'm glad for all the years of friendship me and Marg have shared.  They've been great!

A Peek at City Creek

Today Larry and I went to the Temple to see Maggie sealed!  Larry had to get back to work and so I stayed with Tami.  We decided to head on over to City Creek and see it since we had a little time between pictures and the luncheon.  I had expected something different but liked what I saw!  It's a great place.  We only had about an hour and so mostly we just looked around.  Litterally walked and looked up and down and all around.  We only went into Nordstroms and the Chocolate Factory.  I wanted to see if the Chocolate Factory had Seafoam and they did.  Seafoam is a candy full of memories.  When my grandma Bessie would come and visit us from California it seems that Honeycomb (that's what is use to be called) would show up at our house.  It's an airy peanut brittle type candy covered in chocolate.  I know one of the main reasons I like Seafoam so well is because of the memories of my childhood.  Tami treated me today which was delightfully nice!  I had a great time hanging with Tami and visiting with her.

I am Thankful

why didn't I think of that?

When we got back from our little get away to St George Kimi informed me that the back door handle wasn't working. She said it had been but now it wasn't. We had to open the door from the outside to let her out. Well this car is too new for things to be breaking so I took it into the dealership today to have them check it out. The girl came out to cover the seats with plastic and then she asked me if it was the "Child Lock". Oh the child lock....Duh!!!.....I forgot cars had child locks. Of course it was the child lock! Yeah I didn't have to wait or pay anything. Just super embarrassed is all!

Feelin Blue

Today oh today it is truer than true......
today oh today I am feelin quite blue!
No song in my head no bounce in my step....
and I wonder to myself~geeze what the heck?
I know I am loved and have blessing galore
but something inside me needs a little bit more!
These kind of days come and they go
but I sure do not like them oh No No No No.
I do not like them not one little bit,
I cry and I sob a bit like a fit.
I think I might swim in chocolate instead
and maybe even climb back into my bed.
I pray oh I pray and try to understand why
and then as I listen I cry and I cry.
I just don't get why every day isn't good
they should be they should be they should, should, should, should!
Just getting this out and talking in rhyme
I am feeling much better and know I'll be fine.
I need to count all my blessings and name each one
I am sure I'll be smiling when I am done!
Hooray Hooray I am feeling the change now
funny how quickly the mind can change....wow!
Thinking good thoughts and removing the bad
helps me feel happy and removes all the sad!

four wheelin......

When Marv & Kathy arrived we toured the house again. It was fun watching Kathy's expressions as we went through the house. She liked it! We then decided to go four wheeling. The garage is packed with four wheelers and helmets and everything you need. It was fun getting ready to go. I only brought one pair of long pants (I was hoping for warm weather) and so I went in the side by side with Darinda. I think she really wanted me to ride with her because she prefers the side by side to the four wheelers. I'm not going to lie I was wishing I was driving a four wheeler. I got thinking I could have worn my capri's later anyway.

The side by side was a cleaner ride but boy was it noisy. Darinda admits she drives slow....I agree. It wasn't bad though because there was plenty to look at besides the dust we were getting from the others.

I enjoyed getting out and looking over the cliffs. Man oh man it's a long way down! It was pretty awesome!

We got ready to go further and the gas light was on the side by side. Funny we all checked the four wheelers to make sure they were gassed up but we didn't even think about checking the side by side. Darinda and I decided to head back and see how far we could make it. We made it back to her place. Even being fairly enclosed we were dusty and decided to shower before the others got back. The timing was great because when we got done they were back. Darinda made us a nice ham dinner.

After dinner we visited more and got ready to go to see 3 Dog Night in concert! Darinda got us tickets a few months ago. It was suppose to be at the Tuachan but because of the weather it was moved to the Dixie Center. It was fun to be at a Concert again. It's been a long time. It was fun and afterwards Marv bought us all CD's. Larry and I appreciated all the kindness. Kimi and Jared stayed back and watched movies. I was proud of them for not even checking with us on when we would be back. I wasn't sure if they would be afraid or not.....I guess not!

In the morning we got up and drove to Mesquite. It was cold but wasn't raining and so the guys were able to compete. They all did well. No injuries! Larry competed in the High Jump, the Long Jump, the Standing Long Jump, and the Triple Long Jump and got Gold in all! Woot~Woot! I'm married to a Gold Medalist! I don't know how Marv and Jerry did but I do know they didn't get all Golds because they compete against each other. It was fun regardless of the Medals received.

That was about all we did. We did go hang out a little longer at the house and got everything cleaned and ready for who ever comes next. We also knew that there was a major wreck and that traffic would be delayed so we weren't really in a big hurry. We were still slowed down over an hour because of the wreck and had waited for 3-4 before we even left. The weather was nasty coming home but we made it safe and sound.

When we got home Kamryn was hiding in the gargage to scare us! Such a cutie! She growled really good!

The house was full of Braxton's friends! Someone needed to celebrate his birthday with him. ;)