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 Jordyn

 Zaden and  gorilla grandpa

 Ivy and Zaden in dress ups

Ivy's creation

Very Much Questions Meme

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1. What was the last clothing item that you bought? I bought a pink polka dot sweater a few weeks ago

 2. If you could stay one age forever, what age would you choose? My favorite age to celebrate was 50 but I can honestly say I have enjoyed the journey and wouldn't want to stay put.

3. When you say “lol”, are you really laughing? I really am! 

4. What is the most interesting thing you’ve done in the past year? I watched my grand be born...that was pretty darn interesting.

5. If you started a business, what would it be? I always thought it would be neat to have a Mommy's Retreat.  Build a nice place so that Mommy's could get away for a night and be pampered.

6. Do your friends/family/coworkers know about your blog? My blog isn't a secret but I don't really know  who knows about it and who doesn't.

7. How long does it take you to write an average blog post? I bet it takes half an hour but longer if I am editing pictures to post too.  

8. How do you keep up with the blogs you follow? When I see a new post I will read it when I am on my blog.  I really don't follow that many anymore.

9. What is your bedtime? there is no set time anymore.  So when I get tired I usually go to bed.  It seems like it is always after 10:00.

10. Introvert or extrovert? More of an extrovert but in situations that I''m not familiar with I tend to be introverted until I become comfortable.

11. What is your biggest wish? My wish has always been to have a close family.  I want my family to always like being together and to always support each other.  So far..so good!

12. What is the best job you ever had? Hands Down....Being a Mom and now Gramma!  Best Job Ever!

13. Dog person/cat person/both/neither? More of a dog person.  I don't have pets but don't mind others pets.

14. If you had $1,000 to spend any way you wanted, what would you do with it? I would put it towards some new furniture.

15. How do you “dress” your toast? cinnamon sugar is really good.

16. How do you feel about snow? I love snow but I don't like it on the roads.

17. What was the worst job you ever had? One summer I worked at a cannery and hated it.  I got motion sickness from the moving belt.

18. What song can you not stop listening to? I don't have a favorite song that I can't stop listening to.  I like a lot of songs though when I hear them on the radio but I'm not one that has to have music in my ear all the time.

19. Love your name or hate it? I love my name!  I've always thought it was pretty!

20. How did you choose your blog/twitter handle? I just thought about something that described me. I love laughing and so it is...."Laugh Out Loud".... LOL ☺

In Loving Memory

Before coming home Kimleighel and Ivy went with me to put flowers on my daddy's grave.  The cemetery was packed!  We couldn't find where my daddy was.  We were so close but didn't realize he was so close to the road.  He walked all around that area but couldn't find him.  I called my mom and she came to show us where he was.  I often think of my daddy and miss him so much.  I am glad for the pictures and the video I have that keep our memories alive.

We went to the Hooper Cemetery later to put flowers on Tamara's grave and Grandpa and Grandma Lowe's.  Larry always takes the time to trim around the headstones.  I wander around that cemetery a little because I know so many there.  I will go back by myself to wander a little more and take time to reminisce a little.  I love seeing all the beautiful flowers decorate the cemetery's.  During Memorial Weekend you can see the Love for all those that have passed on.  I'm thankful for my legacy and all those that had part in it.  I'm thankful for their lives and I'm excited that we will all meet again.

Moving Day for Braxton and Kelsi

Braxton and Kelsi couldn't deal with their landlord anymore and talked Trichelle into letting them rent her house.  I hope it works out well for everyone.  I know Trichelle would really like to sell it and now she might be able to put it back on the market.  I know that Braxton and Kelsi had once been thinking about buying it and after renting for a few months will know if that is still a possibility.  At least for now they will have space and a nice landlady.

My hopes and dreams in life have always been to have a close family.  I love my family and they are close and very supportive of each other.  All the boys showed up to help move Braxton and Kelsi.  I was planning on helping clean but Trichelle and TJ hired someone to clean their house and so we didn't need to.  I had grands while Kelsi and her mom were cleaning I guess so I didn't help them.  I did help tend little Sadie Lou.  Kimleighel told Kelsi she would watch her but we all helped.  Sadie is a cutie but doesn't get much more than a cat nap at our house.  I thought it was cute that Kevin came with his girls.  He is such a good daddy....all my kids are great parents.  (I'm so happy about that)

They got everything inside the house.  Kelsi had marked the boxes and was there to supervise where to put them.  I hope that unpacking won't be too hard for them.  We might need to have Sadie over again so they can unpack.  I know Bennett and Karie also would love helping with her and they are right there so they just might get the chance.

I'm thankful for the love and support of family.  I am glad that even with all the different personalities we all love being together.  I loved seeing my boys take time to play after unloading the trailers. They were throwing a huge log around the back yard.  Braxton spun and threw it.  Justin launched it forward and Kevin threw it backwards over his head.  I didn't see if anyone else threw it but laughed watching the others.  I am a happy mommy!

Davaleen's Day

We had a special luncheon for Davaleen since she felt cheated when we went to the Mother's luncheon in Brigham City and wasn't able to talk like she had hoped for.  Carla let us go to her house since it is always ready for quests.  It was going to be at Kathy's because of her knee but she is doing great and she had kids visiting.  Then I was going to have it at mine but remembered that my kids were out of school and so Carla said we could have it at her house.  Carla's house is always clean and very peaceful.  She likes having people over and it doesn't stress her out at all.  The only problem is Carla also wants to prepare everything when it's at her house.  I just don't think that's fair to her so I took bread sticks anyway.  Jodi was hoping to come but just couldn't swing it this time.  We all missed her!

Davaleen just listened to us all talk and then I turned our attention to her.  She was able to share with us some things going on in her life and some of her concerns.  We were able to show are support to her by listening and letting her know that she isn't alone.  We all have challenges in our lives but sometimes I think others forget that or don't realize that because they only see the good.  Seeing the good is wonderful but it's important to realize there is always more than we know and really we are all in the same boat.  This life is about trials and getting through them and seeing that we are blessed much more than we are tried.

Schools Out! Woot~Woot!

I love the summer with my kids.  I have always loved summer vacation and I really enjoy not having to worry about school and homework.  I will admit this year was pretty good and my kids did well.  Kimleighel ended with all A's on her final report card.  Jared's grades were all good too...not all A's but still good.  I'm proud of their efforts and their accomplishments.  I have been counting down the years left of school and I only have two more and I'm super excited about it.  I've been doing this for a long time and I'm ready to be done.

I am sure that I will help with the grands but it will be different and not so stressful.  I'm not sure what our plans are for this summer and it might just be a lot of work for Kimi and Jared.  I know Kimi will be working 40 hours a week and I bet Jared will be going to work with Larry.  The good thing is that I won't be driving to Fremont every day.  Instead I will be driving to Ogden to take Trichelle's kids to their summer camp.  It starts after 8:00 am and so that will be better.  I hope we will be able to do some fun things together.  Maybe go to a few movies, bowling and boating.  I don't have to plan as much for summers with older kids but still enjoy doing things together.  Oh how I love Summer! Yippee!

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday!

A little feast without the calories!!

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Food 4 Thought Friday ~ This week's questions: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 
Breakfast ~ Post a picture of the current wallpaper on your phone.

Lunch ~ Who do you aspire most to be like? I'm trying to be like Jesus. ☺ There are so many people around me that are good examples to me or that inspire me to be more like HIM!
Dinner ~ What do you think the secret to happiness is? SMILING! ☺ A smile changes the way you feel and think.  When you smile you will feel happy and when you feel happy you recognize your blessings and are grateful.  When you are happy and grateful for the blessing you have you then reach out to others and help them but I believe it all starts with SMILING! ☻
Midnight Snack ~ Name three things you would like to change about yourself right now.  1- It's sad but I have never been happy with my weight or image.  Even when I was small I always thought I needed to be smaller...I am content at this point but still have that desire.  I guess I probably always will. (dumb world and people that have weight such an issue...or maybe it's just me) 2- I wish I cared less about stuff and feeling like I had to keep everything.  I wish I could simplify by getting rid of things. 3- I wish I was better at knowing how to help others and just doing it.
Recipe of the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)  Go With the Flow! Things aren't always the way we plan but we just need to learn to go with whatever comes our way.  We need to be flexible if we don't want to be stressed.....Just Breathe and Go with the Flow!

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