Bowling....

I look forward to bowling every week.  Not because of bowling really but seeing and interacting with some really fun ladies!  I have made some really good friends and I just feel loved as silly as that might sound. I get "hugs" every single week from a few of the ladies.....I love hugs!  I missed last week and I had a handful of ladies come up to me and tell me that they missed me. :)  Taryn and I mesh well and love seeing each other every week.  We always hug each other and cheer each other on.  We like to get loud and drive others crazy.  Some people think you should be quiet and serious at bowling....NOT me or Taryn.  We Woo Hoo Hoo & Holler and have a good time!  We cheer for everyone!   I seriously think most people love the happiness and cheer we add to their Thursdays!  I see them smile! :)

Today I was surprised to see my cute grand, Kamryn at bowling.  I was walking past a pole and thought I saw her and when I got to the other side of the pole where I could see her again we both lit up!  At first we both had the questionable look on our face wondering if we were seeing right.  She ran to me and jumped into my arms! Ohhhh......I LOVE my Grands!  I asked permission to go show her off.  I am so proud of each of my grands....they all light up my life so much!

31 years goes fast!

Today we celebrate the birthday of Trichelle Marie......Oh I love her!  I am so thankful to be Trichelle's mom and friend.  Trichelle is so much fun and absolutely beautiful inside and out!  I know I've said it before but it was her that made my childhood dreams come true.  I always wanted to be a mommy and was thrilled when Trichelle was born.  She was the cutest baby and I was so proud to be her mommy. (still am!)  I have always felt that way about her and her siblings.  I couldn't have picked any cuter or greater kids.

Trichelle has always been smart and sensitive, and kind, and honest, and loving, and respectful, and fun, and funny, and a hard worker.  It's hard to believe that she is 31.  I still picture her as my little girl. (Heck I still picture myself as my parents little girl)  I cherish the years that we have together and look forward to many, many more!!!

Wicked!!!

Last year, the first weekend in Sept, I received a text from Heather Anderson asking me if I wanted tickets to Wicked for August of 2012.  I was in Bear Lake at the time with some High School friends.  We all jumped on the idea and ordered our tickets.  I was soooooo excited!  I have wanted to see Wicked for a few years but just couldn't afford the price of the tickets.  These prices were much better and super good seats.  I decided that my girls would love going with me and so I decided that for their birthdays this would be their gift.  Natalie got her ticket in January and had to wait.  Trichelle's birthday is actually today and so we got to go a day early for hers and Julie got her present a month early. (her birthday is in Sept)  I would have got a ticket for Kimleighel also but it was her 16th birthday and she wanted a big party and I wouldn't let her have both. (I'm mean like that)

So really I had three tickets and when Julie joined our family I debated on what to do.  I know that Julie would have totally understood that we had the tickets before she was in the family and she wouldn't have felt bad for not being included.  But, I would feel bad and so I had finally decided that I would send the girls and wait for another opportunity to go.  Some how I was talking to Heather about it and she said that she would check and see if she could get me another ticket....her mom also wanted another one.  I was elated that she was able to get another ticket for the same night. (I know I was being blessed for being unselfish.....I totally believe it)  I even got to sit by Barbie which was a complete surprise and I nice one!  We had great seats and the play was very enjoyable!  It's at the top of my Favorite Plays ever!

My friend Davaleen went and this was her summary that she put on Face Book:

"The play "Wicked " was awesome, it's the back story of the Wizard of Oz and how Glenda the good witch and the wicked witch of the west were college roommates and best friends.How they came to Oz and who the scarecrow. Tin man and lion really were and how they became that way. And what really happened when the witch "supposedly " melted. The play was hilarious and joyful and very touching."

Since Kimi didn't come I think if I get the chance at some tickets again I will take her.  Kimi would love it too.  It was a FUN night with the girls!

I'm really glad that Heather thought of me when she was able to get tickets.  So nice of her to share her in with others.

The Kids are Back in School

WooHoo for School!  Kimi is in tenth grade this year and Jared is in eighth.  I'm not going to lie.....I like it!  Kimi couldn't sleep and was up bright and early.  She is a little more nervous than excited.  I was laying in bed and felt a little poke on my shoulder.  I turned over and it was Jared with a big smile saying "get up and exercise".  Kimi put him up to it....funny kids!  Seriously this day reminded me of what Christmas should be like.  I have never seen Kimi and Jared up so early without being woke up. (not even for Christmas)

I love these two and I'm excited for another school year to come and go.  At this point in my life I am counting the years down of when I won't have kids in school........5 more years! (I keep telling myself.....I can do this ..... I can endure)  I hope that Kimleighel and Jared will work hard and have fun.  I hope that they will make good memories and friendships.  I hope they enjoy this time of their lives!

*(Jared grew a lot this summer!!! He went to the Doctor for his scout physical two weeks before I went for my yearly and we measured the same .... 5 ft 4 in ....but by the time I went he was taller.  I have noticed the last few weeks he has grown even more.  He's taller than me and Kimi and maybe even Jaydan.  So there you go.....my baby is growing up and isn't much of a little boy any more.....puberty has hit!)

Last Lunch of Summer

The kids have wanted to go to Wendy's all summer and so today I took them. (maybe I have put it off)  Kimi has wanted the Frosty's.  I think those Frosty's keep people coming back. Where else do you "dip" everything from your meal in ice cream? I was still full from breakfast but did enjoy treating my kids and watching them enjoy themselves just a little bit longer. (school starts tomorrow)  I was glad Jaydan was around so that he could come too.  Speaking of Jaydan.....Jaydan is going to Massage School and today I got a text asking me if I wanted a "Foot Message".  Heck YES!!!  I loved it!   Oh my.... I am going to love having Jaydan practice on me.  I think even Larry will enjoy being practiced on.  Jaydan has wanted to go into Massage for years and is following his dream.  I am so proud of him.  I am proud of each one of my kids.  I feel so very blessed to have the family that I do. I love them all!

Back to School....

Some of the ladies that I live by got together for Breakfast to celebrate Back to School.  I will admit that this year I'm not as excited for school to start.  This summer hasn't been very stressful or messy or bad at all.  I would love a little more time off with the kids.  I know the kids are a little excited for school to start.  As they prepare to go my mind goes back in time and I remember how I was excited to go back.....to meet to people....and learn new things....and have fun.  I loved school and have happy memories of it!

I hope my kids have happy memories of their summers and also of their years in school.  What a glorious time in their lives.  What a glorious time in my life....... I love having a bit of peace and quiet.  I love that the house stays clean for a few hours.  I love that I can do what I want for a few hours.  I do love that my kids have the opportunity and privilege of going to school and getting an education.  

I'm thankful for other mom's that I can share my experiences with.  I love that no matter how close in age any of us are we all experience the same kind of things and feelings.  Today I feel blessed!

 

Cook Out with the Marks

We love the Mark Family and tonight we had them over for a BBQ.  Braxton was actually the one that initiated us all getting together.  I think he is trying to fellowship Cassie and Austin.   I don't really care why he thought of it.  I'm just glad that we were able to get together.  The Marks are a wonderful family!  They are a close family and do so much together and care about each other so much.  They are a great example of how families should treat each other.

I love how loving Austin is.  He came in and walked over and gave me a hug right off the bat.  This is a kid that I seldom see but who is so thoughtful and kind.  When he left he again came and gave me a hug and walked over to Larry to also tell him good bye.  I remember watching Austin and Dakota as they grew up they always hugged  their family.....they just always have.  I love each one of these great people and the rest of their little families.  I'm thankful for Braxton for thinking to have them all over.  I am thankful that they were all willing to come.  Oh.....I love the Marks!