Kevin's Birthday

Hey Hey it's Kevin's Birthday Today!  My son is 25 and I sit and think about all the fun times I have enjoyed with this kid.  I love remembering the time he said his best friend was ...... ME!!!  He had the silliest expressions and has always made me laugh.  Kevin has been an easy and enjoyable kid. (all my kids have been enjoyable...some easier than others)  Oh my I love being Kevin's mom!  I love all the memories and good times we have shared.  I love watching him be a husband and daddy.  He's good at both!  I love his determination to get his school done as quick as he can.  I love watching his dreams unfold!  I love MY son!

Mom's Surgery

Today my Mom went in to get her knee repaired after falling last week and dislocating it.  Since she has hurt herself I have had the task of helping her bathe.  I will say it hasn't been so bad but it's because we make "light" of it.  My sister has been spending the nights and helping her get up to go to the bathroom.  She's with mom and dad as much as she can be.  So I thought helping out with baths was something I could do.  My sister wanted to see how I helped her and so one day she came in and while rinsing mom I said: "Now we hose her down".  Hahaha we all laughed and have used the term since.  We refer to the whole bath now as time to "hose" down mom.  My mom told Trichelle that for a nickel she could watch.  Holy Moly we have a good time.

I have enjoyed this time with my sister and parents.  We have had some good visits.  I have seen the love between my parents that I have prayed for my whole life.....it's there....they really do love each other.  My mom has complimented me and hasn't put me or anyone down.  I cherish that!  She loves me too!  I learned yesterday after mom's surgery that my dad use to be the class clown and was out spoken.  I have never known that....the dad I know has always been quiet and submissive.  My dad had a brain hemorrhage in High School and he changed from it.  I didn't know that either.  So I take after my mom and my dad!!!  They were both silly too! (mom still is)

My mom went in to have her knee repaired but ended up getting a full knee replacement.  The Doctor had spent hours (4) reviewing her tests and decided that a replacement might be the better things to do.  People have been praying for my mom and I believe the Doctors decision was an answer to all the prayers.  Dad, Susan and I all felt this was the best decision also.  Mom's knee will be stronger and the recovery should be easier for mom to be a bit more independent.  The surgery went well and mom woke up happy.  She was making me laugh each time someone new came in to help her.  She would question them as to why they were there.  The Aid she had when I left was extremely cute.  He came in with a smile and mom asked him why he was smiling. He said he was happy to see her and was there to take care of her.   I told her to be glad that she didn't get a grumpy nurse or aid.  I felt she was in good hands at the point and that's when I took my dad home.

kayaking....

Larry decided that it would be fun to take the kids kayaking.  We bought three kayaks awhile back and haven't used them.  They have been used by Braxton and the Winters but not by us.  When Jaydan heard about it he wanted to go too.  Originally Larry was going to take the kids while I was at my card class. Larry decided to wait for Jaydan to get off work.  We needed another kayak and so I went and got a youth one before my class that wasn't too expensive.  By the time they left I was home from my class and so Larry suggested I go with them and read....since we wouldn't have enough kayaks for me too.  I decided spending the time with the family even if it was in the car would be nice and it was.

The Dam was so smooth and pretty.  The family had the kayaks off the trailer and in the water in no time!

 I sat in the truck and took pictures.  It's so quiet up in the mountains that I could hear them talking.  At one point I heard Jaydan yell Jared's name.  I guess Jaydan was going to attack Jared and was warning him.  I enjoyed watching others come and go too.

It was beautiful up there.  I was able to read through my next lesson for RS and also a few stories in a book I got for my birthday.

 Before I knew it the family was coming back.  I could tell by their noise that they had had a good time.

They continued having fun before getting out of the water.  Jaydan made sure Jared and Kimi each tipped over just one more time.  Gotta love big brothers!

Larry said it was a really nice ride and wants to go again.  I think we might be getting another youth kayak.

 It was a fun time for everyone.  We stopped at "Chris's" after and ate.  What a fun night with the family!

Parents, Teresa and Temple

I went to my mom's on Friday to sit with her.  My mom fell last week and dislocated her knee and is having a hard time getting around.  My sister has been staying with her as much as possible and I have been going up when I can.  Today I went up and helped her bath and get cleaned up.  After spending about 4 hours with her and my dad I met Teresa for lunch.  I have to say that visiting with my mom and dad has been great.  I see the love they have for each other and it makes me happy.

Teresa and I met at Roosters for some fish taco's.  This time visiting with Teresa was a lot easier.  We had a great visit.  Time flies....oh and speaking of flies......we sat outside and the flies were loving Teresa.  They were constantly on her hair.  I am surprised there isn't one in the picture with us.  It was nice spending time with Teresa.  I am thankful for my new friend!

As soon as I got home Larry and I headed off to the Temple only to find that it was closed.  There are so many close to us that we just kept heading South and went to the Jordan River Temple.  I love the Temples and so does Larry.  I am so thankful that I can attend the Temple.  I am so thankful to be a Latter Day Saint.
We aren't perfect but we keep moving forward and doing our best and that in itself feels good!

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.