Memory of Mine (Honeycomb)

One of my memories as a child was a treat we called Honeycomb.  When ever my grandma Bessie came to visit,  my mom and her would go get Honeycomb.  I know we had it other times too because my mom really liked it.  And because my mom and grandma really liked it....I did too.  I loved how airy and crisp it was.  I loved the thick layer of chocolate surrounding it.  I buy Honeycomb now whenever I can find it.  The name has changed to Sea Foam...and really the Sea Foam I have found and bought isn't quite as yummy.  It's not as fluffy and crisp...it's more dense.  It is still good and I will continue to buy it for the memories.  This picture is how I will remember the Honey Comb from my childhood.

I remember one time my mom bought a nice size bag of Honeycomb and hid it under her bed.  We had a little dog named Stretches and she found it and got into it.  I know my mom was quite disappointed when she found out that Stretches had got to the Honeycomb.  I remember laughing about that.

Mmmmmmmm I love memories like this!  I love Honeycomb!!!

Temple & Friend & Chocolate

Today Pam and I met and went to the SLC Temple then to lunch.  I didn't even know the Temple was open on Mondays but the SCL Temple is in the mornings.  Pam lives in Springville and so SLC was about half way for each of us.  It was so great attending the Temple.  Pam and I met through our missionaries.  Braxton served with her son Kyle and they thought we should meet.  They told us to look for each other on FB and we became instant friends.  When I met Pam in person for the first time (when Kyle got home)  it was as if we already knew each other. We both felt very comfortable and are great friends.

It was nice attending the Temple before lunch.  It just made me feel good.  We decided to walk over to the City Creek Center for lunch.  Pam hadn't been their yet and we really wanted to "fix" our cravings for chocolate and I knew their was a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory there.  We stopped in the chocolate store first to get a whiff and take a look around.  We came back after having lunch.

Visiting with Pam is fun and easy.  I am so glad that we met.  We just fit together quite well.  She's a great person and such a joy to have as a friend.  I don't know why I am so lucky to be blessed with so many wonderful friends but I am so thankful that I am!!!  Heavenly Father spoils me!  (I LOVE HIM!!!)

Father's Day 2012

I am so thankful for the wonderful dads in my life.  My dad is wonderful and kind and it was wonderful growing up thinking that I was his favorite.  Larry's dad has always made me feel like I was one of his.  I love them both and I'm so thankful for all they do for me and my family.  I am especially thankful for the Dad of my kids.  I love Larry so much and marvel at the man he is.  He is grrrrreat!  Kimi pampered him today with a pedicure.  He loves them!  Kimi is great at giving them.  I get one tomorrow....I just didn't feel right about letting her give me one on father's day....it's Larry's day not mine.

 I got Larry a banana clip for his gun and the kids went in on a target for him.  They had a great time shooting at it.  Guys and guns....they just go together.  I am also very thankful for my son's that are dads.  Justin is such a wonderful dad and loves spending time with his kids.  They sure do love him.  Kevin is also a great dad.  He stepped into the role really smoothly and loves taking care of Kamryn.  She loves him too.

I am also grateful for Daniel, Joe and TJ.  They take care of Trichelle's kids really well.  That is one thing each one of them is really good at.  They love their kids and it shows.  I am glad for these wonderful people. They all mean the world to me!

Fridays are FUN!

Randee is so sweet to have a Ropelato Swim Day every Friday.  Trichelle and Natalie both had off today and were able to come.  Natalie (Dave's) brought her kids too.  Darinda was even there for a while.  I love visiting with my kids, nieces and sister in laws and watching the little ones.  I want my kids to know their cousins and relatives and Randee and Darinda are making this happen.  Darinda has Wednesdays set aside for swim days at her house.

I love that Randee and Marc are so close.  We've already been swimming twice this summer.  Last summer we didn't make it once to Darinda's.  I think we will this summer though since she changed the day.  My kids love it and so I will try to make it happen as often as possible.  It's FuN being a Ropelato!  Oh....just saying that made me think of Kamryn last week.  She was so excited to become a Ropelato that she was telling her cousins on Friday that on Saturday she was going to be a Ropelato! :)

Lagoon with the Grands

It was Stake Lagoon Day and Larry's day off so we decided to take the grands to Lagoon.  Little kids just make me smile....and my grands are just so darn cute I can't stop smiling!

Some of the grands were a bit cautious starting out.  Even though at first a few didn't ride many rides they still said they were having so much fun.  They really liked Lagoon.  Ivy went off with Kimi and Jared and did a few "big" rides for a few hours.  Then we met for lunch and pretty much stuck together.  We ran into Heather Anderson and her boys, and Barbie and the rest of her family.  Jared decided to hang out with them and he had a great time. (I love those people!)

We had a great time too.  A little after lunch Kamryn came with her Aunt Jen and Grandma Lynette so we played with them.  It was so much fun watching the grands get braver and braver.  It was so much fun watching the grands enjoy each other.  They really do love each other!  I love that!!!

It was the perfect day to be at Lagoon.  Not a ton of people at all.  The grands could get in a line and maybe wait one turn and then it was theirs.  Perfect in every way if you ask me!  We loved it!

The little tug boats took the longest to get on because they only had one worker who took one child at a time and put them in their boat then walked back to get another child. SLOWwwwww!  It was the same to get them off.  They can't get accused of not being careful! (they even locked the gate in between each kid. :)

My heart smiled today being with my cute Hubby and darling grands and Kimi & Jared.  Dang I love these people.......a bunch!  Kimi and Jared are such cute Aunts and Uncles....the grands love them!

Ivy was a cute big sister and cousin when she came back and rode with the younger kids.  When Mya finally got brave enough to ride Puff (the roller coaster) Ivy had her arm around her...protecting her! Sweet!

I believe the kids rode every ride as often as they wanted.  They all had a great time!

Parker didn't care to ride the rides but he was sure good watching and staying close to us.  All these little grands have such cute personalities.  Each unique and perfect!

I am so glad that Larry wanted to do this.  It really was his idea.  It had to be since I couldn't afford it.  We just took some $$$ from savings and went.  I would rather make memories than interest. ;)

The only "conflict" I even saw was when Kamryn and Mya rode the tug boats together.  They both wanted to ring the bell at the same time.  It make us all laugh at their little expressions.  The last time around the circle Kamryn was ringing it and Mya put her hands over her ears and threw her head back shouting that it was too loud. :D  It was funny to us and was over when the ride ended.

Larry tricked Parker with the little swings.  He put Parker in and hooked him up and Parker was loving it while it was stopped.  He didn't love it when it started and yelled the whole time.  I was down a few rides with Ivy and Larry asked if I heard him.  I didn't!  We didn't trick him anymore.

I know this was a fun day for everyone.  The kids were so good and so cute and very grateful.  When we were leaving Mya very quietly asked me if they could get something.  Since they had been so good we took them in the little gift store and let them pick out a little gift to take home.

I will admit that I was exhausted when the day was over.   The sun has always drained me and I felt it today. The grands were great and more fun than anything.  We decided that for sure we are taking everyone to Disneyland now in January!  

I know I've said it before but Larry is a Dream Maker!!! He makes our dreams come true.  Man I LOVE HIM!!!

Oh Good Heaven....Ivy is Seven

I seriously can not believe how fast time flies.  Ivy Marie turned 7 today!  I was glad that Trichelle and Ivy invited me to share part of the day with them.  I met them for lunch.  We went for Sushi.....Yes ~ Ivy likes Sushi.  I just look at Ivy and can't believe how grown up she is.  What a blessing children are......mine as well as the grands!  I love being a mom and gramma......it's my favorite thing ever!

I have a hard time with those darn chop sticks.  I have to really concentrate to get them to work.  Ivy figured a very unique way of holding and using hers.  Hahaha.....it made me laugh!

After lunch we went to Barnes and Noble.  I had decided that since Ivy loves to read and is a very good reader that I would get her books.  I love books!  I love book stores!  Ivy chose a few books from a few different series to see if she likes them.  One of the series is  "Ivy & Bean".  She chose that since it is about a little 7 year old girl named Ivy.  I Love our Ivy Marie!

Oh Happy Happy Day

6 ♥ 9 ♥ 12.....what a glorious day!  Kevin and Julie got married!  A miracle happened that morning!  Around 5:00 am Kamryn's birth dad gave permission for Kamryn to be sealed to Kevin and Julie!  He was saying no the whole time.  A few weeks ago Kevin and Julie came up with a plan.  They wanted someone from either family to attend the temple every day until they were wed ~ praying that Landon's heart would be softened.  We all took part and went to the temple.  When Larry and I went we both just felt peace and that everything would work out.  We didn't necessarily think or know that things would go as we desired but we did know it would all work out and we would all feel okay with whatever happened.  How wonderful when we got the news.  The day could not have been better.  Having this little family sealed together was the biggest blessing!  Oh how the spirit was strong!  Kamryn was so reverent and sweet as a perfect little angel! Oh I love my newest grand and was so happy for her to sealed to her parents. (I'm crying just typing this)  We are blessed!  I pray for Landon and thank the Lord for letting this happen on this day!

It didn't really matter what happened the rest of the day....the frosting was spread and everything that mattered had happened.  But.....it was a fun day.....Yes it was fun!

 I don't think anyone really enjoys taking pictures but it was fun on 6 ♥ 9 ♥ 12.

The Reception was also fun.  We went to the church for the ring ceremony and pictures and lunch.  Julie had everything very organized to the point it was enjoyable.  I think everything went smoothly.  The line was steady and constant but never backed up.  The refreshments were great.....brownies because they're Kevin's favorite and cookie dough ice cream because it's Julie's favorite.  They had candy for bags that were Julie, Kamryn's and Kevin's favorites.  They also had Lime Rickey to drink because it matched the color decor.  Warren's Drive Inn furnished the drinks and cups.  The cups were large which surprised us all.  It was kind of funny seeing everyone with Warren cups.

It is so fun for me to see who comes to the Reception.  It is also then that you realize or worry who didn't receive their invite.  I had invited my friends from school that I have reconnected with and 6 of them came.  They don't know my family except through me talking and the internet but they came to support me.  It made me feel really good.  It just turned a wonderful day to even a better one.  Friends are wonderful!  The day was perfect in every way.   I was exhausted when it ended.  I didn't really have to do much but be there but standing all day and having camp behind me tuckered me out.  I am just one happy lady!

Oh and I wanted to document a super nice compliment that was given me.  One of my younger friends that lives close by came over to me and said "you just get younger every time I see you!"  She said she loves my posts on facebook and is always watching me.  She wanted to know my secret.  Hmmmm since I didn't know that was happening...... but thinking about it....... I think being Happy and Positive is the secret.  There is just something about that.  I really do feel better since I chose Happiness to be a constant in my life.  I guess others notice the difference too.....I like that!