Za Baby

Zaden came to play today for awhile.  I have missed this little guy.  We don't see him as much since he goes to day care while his mom works.  He is growing right up.  He talks really good now and is pretty entertaining.  Zaden is missing Ivy so much.  Ivy is in Mexico for 7 long weeks.  Zaden told papa Larry that he wanted to go to Mexico and get Ivy.  We are all missing Ivy so much.  We plan on going to the Airport when she gets home to greet her.  It was fun having Zaden.  I'm glad he wanted to stay and play at gramma's for awhile today.  Dang I think I have such cute grands!  Love them ALL so much!

Zaden loved playing with the flashlights today while Kimi and Emmalee tried to make shadow figures dance on the ceiling and walls.  We laughed and we laughed even more at Zaden's very cute, addicting laugh!  Such a fun time!

Sun Catchers

Today Emmalee came over and helped Kimi with her Science Packets!  I had gone with Kathy O to get a gift for Susan Harrop from our Book Club and we ended up playing together a little longer.  We stopped for a sandwich and then went and got pedicures.  I was planning on taking my girls this Saturday but Trichelle wasn't going to be able to make it and I really want us all to be together to get them.  That's kind of the whole idea about getting them so we postponed them until next month.  I really wanted one though and so Kathy and I went.  I love pedicures! (I was also trying to stay away from Kimi since she has a bit of an attitude with me lately.....bless her heart and PMS)  Having Emmalee here softened things.

I also got to watch my two very cute little friends ..... Luke and Isaac!  I love these boys!  The other day I ran into them at lunch and when they left Luke came over and gave me the biggest hug.....in fact he wouldn't let go of me.  I was thrilled that Heather called to see if they could come play for awhile today.  They were a bit disappointed when they heard Jared had just left for Scout Camp this morning. (maybe more than a bit)  I distracted them right away and told them I knew they would be and planned something fun for them to make.  We made Sun Catchers and Isaac especially enjoyed making them.  Luke was cool with making just a few.  Emmalee and Kimi loved them and made them for a few hours.  I even made one! ;)

 It was a fun thing to do with some fun kids.  Such a simple craft that turns out pretty cool.

To make Sun Catchers you need: Clear Pony Beads, fishing line, and pans to cook them in, and a drill with a small bit.  Today we used some metal cookie cutters for shapes and just put them in a flat pie tin.  Emmalee and Kimi even made a few designs right on the pans.  You put the beads together as closely as possible (with the holes up...if they are sideways it didn't really matter) and then Bake @ 400 for 20 minutes.  Let cool.....it doesn't take long.  Then just drill a little hole where you want if it doesn't have a hole and it won't if you got your beads close. Then put some fishing line through it, tie a knot and hang in a window or from a tree.  (or your arms, or in your car, or around your neck)
*you don't have to spray pan....they pop right off when they are cool! Oh and it does stink a little while they cook.

Sleep Over with Mya & Parker

Parker and Mya had their jammies on when they came for dinner last night and so I asked them if they were spending the night.  Mya liked that idea and asked her dad if she could.  I love that the grands like spending the night and being at our house.  They are so cute.  On Thursday we watched Kamryn in the morning and she came in her jammies and said she was going to spend the night.  I think I will have to call her so that she can.  I can't even describe how much I love my grands!  (it's impossible to describe)

Oh my heck they make my heart smile!  I love how stinkin cute they all are!  Being a mom is wonderful but being a gramma is indescribable! (there are no words!)

Pancakes for breakfast is always what the grands want.  It might be because I let them help me stir!   They are such big helpers!  Dang......I sure do love them!

I always feel a bit guilty when I blog about any of the grands because I really hope I am not leaving the others out.  They are all my favorites and I sure hope I treat them the same!  LOVE THE GRANDS!

Great Day!

I absolutely love going to the Temple.  Today Spud was sealed to his sweet heart Wendy and it was so cool!  I love feeling the spirit and I always do in the Temple.  I love Mallory!  Mallory is such a great friend....she's "family" that I made for myself.  Kathy is also one of those friends!  I love them both!  It was a beautiful day!

I also went to a baby Shower for Natasha.  Natasha is Gina's daughter and Gina is a friend of mine.  I reunited with Gina at a card class and absolutely love her. Gina is fighting cancer and is so positive and happy and beautiful.  Natasha came to the card class too and so we all got to know her as well.  She's a cute girl.  My other crazy, fun friends were there too.  Dang we always have a great time together!

After the shower it was back to Bountiful for Spud's reception.  Larry couldn't make it to the Temple because he was working and so we needed to go back.  Larry loves the Toomer Family as much as I do. (well maybe not as much because I really, really do)

Wammy Mammy

While at the Doctors on Wednesday they scheduled me for my yearly mammogram!  Today I went!  Today wasn't as bad as the other two I've had.  I give credit to the technician. She was older than me and just laughed at my modesty.  I kept holding the gown to cover me.  She kept telling me to let it go and relax my arms.  We giggled.....I was having a hard time relaxing.  I was grabbing the machine and hanging on. She was laughing and telling me to let go.  It was okay to hold on with one hand....I think I was suppose to at times but not with both.  We just kept laughing.  I finally tried to just not care and let my "girls" be free......that only lasted a few seconds and I was pulling at the gown again.  I thought it was especially funny when she told me to hold my breath.  I was holding my breath.  I don't know how anyone can breathe when they are being squished like that.  I didn't dare move or breathe.  I will admit though when she told me NOT to breathe that is exactly when I needed to breathe.....every time! I giggled as I drove home!  It's these kind of tests that remind me I am getting old!

I hope I never have a guy give me a mammogram!  Last year it was a guy that took me to my room and I was horrified....he was just a receptionist though and I was very relieved!

Midweek Fun

Today was busy and fun.  I got up and went to the Doctor for my yearly physical.  I feel like a toddler again going in for my well/care check up.  I never go to the Doctor and didn't even take my kids in for their yearly exams.  I have to go now though since we changed insurances last year and my new Doctor won't give me my prescription for my thyroid without being checked.  I am healthy and good in all areas.  I guess I'll go back in another year.  There are a few things I need to improve on though so I can answer the questions a bit better.  #1.  I need to exercise regularly and not just occasionally.  I go in spurts and really I forget.  I need to make exercise a habit!  #2. Give up Caffeine.  I don't drink it often but might consider giving it up. (I don't that will really change...but maybe)  #3. Take my vitamins daily.  Again I just forget but do take them most days. (they make me sick so I don't mind forgetting every few days)

It was a nice day for swimming.  It's been so hot!  Darinda had the pool open and a few of her girls were there so me and my kids headed up.  It was nice and nice visiting with Darinda, Becky and Natalie.  I also really enjoy watching the kids.  They are so cute.  Oh and just for the books.....my swimming shorts weren't as loose as they were at the beginning of the summer when I first put them on. :(  I'd better drink more water instead of just play in it!

We got home and Landon Yearsley and his little family came over.  It's been years since he's stopped by and it was great seeing him and meeting his family.  I love the Yearsley's and I'm so glad that they take the time to keep in touch.  Larry and I went to Jody Harrops viewing....which really isn't fun.  The family seemed to be in good spirits.  Jody has been sick for so long.  I am happy for him!

I finished the night crafting with some ladies from the ward.  It is always fun getting together with the ladies!  I could really care less about the crafting at this point in my life.  (I'd rather buy it done)  But the socializing always gets me.  Next time I think that's all I will go for.  I'd be happy to just watch and talk!  The projects turned out so cute though.  We have some talented and creative ladies.

 Of course we had snacks.  Women and snacks just go together.  I ate a few of Ashley's delicious sweet rolls. (ha...maybe that's why the swim shorts aren't as loose)  I didn't have dinner though so I just counted them as my dinner and dessert.

 I sat by Cindy....I love Cindy!  Cindy makes me feel good about myself.  She likes me in spite of my naughtiness....in fact I think she likes me because of my naughtiness. (I've become rebellious and I'm open about it)  I appreciate the people that just love me anyway!  I'm thankful for these ladies and so glad they invited me to join them.  I like being invited!

It was a fun day and night!  Life is just so good if we just look around and make it that way.  We do have to help "good" to happen!

Out of Comfort Zone

Today I stepped right out of my comfort zone and asked Teresa to lunch.  You might not think that is a big deal since I go to lunch with friends all the time.  That's true but it's usually with people I know.  I only know Teresa from FB but really like her.  We both went to the same High School but she's a few years older.  So really the only way we know anything about the other is through Face Book.  We pulled in the parking lot of Zuppa's about the same time right by each other and recognized each other immediately.  There wasn't really much awkwardness.  I was still nervous though and so I talked. (I even admitted to being nervous...she just laughed) I talk more when I'm nervous especially if the other person isn't talking.  Teresa doesn't talk as much. Teresa is a lovely person and I'm glad that I took a deep breathe and just went with my gut to ask her to lunch. (I really can't believe myself sometimes!)