Lunch Date

I woke up feeling like myself today.  I was so happy about that after feeling cruddy for a few days.  When Larry came home from camping we decided that we would take his cousin's offer up and join them for lunch.  Wendy is my age and often meets Larry's mom and Uncle and their spouses for lunch. (Wendy's mom, Aunt Norma passed a few years back)  Wendy reminds me a lot of her mom and I enjoy visiting with her.  We went to Jeremiah's and had a nice lunch. Wendy's daughter in law and a few grands joined us along with Gary, Tanna, (Larry's Aunt and Uncle) and Clark. I sat by Clark so Larry could visit with Wendy better.  I guess what Clark tries to say and sometimes I just laugh out loud when I can't understand him.  I'm pretty sure he knows he is hard to understand. ☺  It was an enjoyable get together and I am glad that Wendy loves us enough to invite us.

24th of July Weekend

We went camping with the Taylors this weekend.  I wasn't that excited about camping in a tent after being spoiled with a trailer the last few years.  Larry bought a nice tent but somehow it just doesn't compare.  We were right next to the camp potty which was a good thing since Kimi and I needed to get up twice in the night.  It's been so hot at home but the mountains were cool and Larry and I were able to snuggle for the first time in months.  The night got cold and I am so glad that Kimi had enough blankets that she didn't need the sleeping bag that she took.  We took one also but were sleeping on it so we didn't sweat from the air mattress. It was comfortable after covering us with the sleeping bag.

Saturday morning we kept an eye on an area across the road because there was some movement there.  A few hours later we saw what was making the noise.  It was a moose and 2 babies.  It was cool watching them eat and care less that they had an audience.  They even walked really close to some of our group as they crossed the road and moved on.  I didn't take any pictures and Jared was able to get this one.  The second calf was a bit behind the others but there were two.

We came home Saturday night since the twins were being blessed on Sunday.  I hadn't felt good at all on Saturday and still wasn't feeling good on Sunday.  I was dizzy and my stomach hurt. I went to the blessing but didn't go to the luncheon.  I didn't go back up camping with the family.  I stayed home close to a bathroom and stayed in bed all day.  I am thankful that I seldom get sick because when I do it kicks my fanny and makes me feel guilty.  I'm not sure why I feel guilty other than there is always so much that I need to do or at least that I think I need to do.  I did manage to do the laundry even though my head was spinning.  The day in bed was good for me.  I am feeling much better this morning.  I got up and made the bed and folded all the laundry I had washed yesterday.  I hope whatever I had has ran it's course.  I do not like being slowed down....I have things to do and places to go. ☺

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday! 

A little feast without the calories!! 

Feel free to play along for some yummy fun! Go HERE to JOIN IN!!! 

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Breakfast ~ If you could choose an age to remain forever, which age would you choose? I feel like my spirit is 28 but I would love to remain at 50.  I would get compliments at 50 like: "Wow you look really good for having 7 kids and being 50"....that didn't happen before 50 ☺  I also like that at 50 I finally didn't care so much what people thought about me, it was easier just being me.  I chose to create more fun in my life and others.  I have been much happier because of my choices at 50 and I am closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.  I have been able to "find" me again.  Being Half a Hundred is my favorite! ♥

Lunch ~ What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress? I'm not sure about the enjoying part of the question but to relieve stress I eat.  I hate that about me but it's what I do.  The problem with being a stress eater is you are never satisfied.  I also talk about the things stressing me.  That seems to be a much better way to relieve stress....just get it out.  Sometimes I just cry but that also releases it so it's okay.  Eating just pushes it down and so I don't recommend it...

Dinner ~ If you could buy any car right now, what would you buy? My last two cars have been exactly what I wanted.  The VW Beatle was just the right car for me until I was getting grands in and out of it all the time and needed to upgrade to a four door.  I really liked the Nissan Murano until I saw the Rogue which is very similar.  Larry surprised me with the Beatle years ago for my birthday and the Rogue while I was at girls camp a few years back. So for now I am content with what I have. ☺

Midnight Snack ~ What date on your calendar are you looking forward to?  Oh my, there is always so much that I look forward to.  This week I have a few lunch dates with friends, my birthday and boating with Shari's family.  Next week more birthday fun, a play and boating at Bear Lake.  I look forward to going to Hawaii in February as well as getting another grand that month. What date are you dreading? finding a day in the next week or so to go grocery shopping for girls camp. I really don't like being in charge of the food but I am this year and I am dreading it even though I know I will end up saying "that wasn't a big deal at all."

Recipe for the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for the week?) Take Time to Rest and Don't Beat Yourself Up About It! 

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Cupcakes With My Grands

I love my little Cupcake Tradition with my cute grands.  It's fun having them all over to make cupcakes and play.  I didn't think this through too well and only realized it when we had a minute of pure chaos and tears. (I had tears but they didn't fall)  I had them all over at 11:00....that's a huge red flag right?  The little grands would most likely be tired by then....I forget those details.  I remember that they need to eat but I seriously forget about needing naps.  I must remember to have our cupcake making day later next year...like around 2:00 after lunch and naps.

My grands love coming and when I was having a hard time finding a day that we all could meet I was ready to give up and verbally said so and Ivy said "No".  I'm glad she said "No" and I'm glad that I listened because I would have been really sad.  Besides the minute of chaos and tears we all had a really good time.  The cousins love playing together.  They get along pretty well.  The 2 year olds and younger might challenge each other and compete a little but for the most part they are learning to play together nicely.

The younger group including the boys made our first batch of cupcakes.  I was planning on including the babes but figured they were just fine in their seats at the bar.  I let them decorate cupcakes.  I peaked in the oven because I could smell burning and even though I didn't notice anything burning my little peak inside stopped the cupcakes from rising like they should. (oops)

The big girls pretty much were on their own.  I just wanted to take pictures while they did their thing.  Some were more cooperative with me taking their pictures than others.  I reminded them that they might feel bad in years to come if they aren't in the pictures.  When I acted like I didn't care (I did care) I was given permission to take pictures. ☺ Silly, crazy, kids!

I was super glad that Kimleighel didn't go to Limitless as planned because I really needed her help.  Ivy was a huge help too and helped Sadie be more involved. I liked that Kelsi and Trichelle came early to pick up their kids so that they could be involved in the fun. I had a few ideas for the cupcakes but let the kids do whatever they wanted.  I think they had fun.  My counter looked like they had fun. ☺  I really had fun too even though during that "special minute" I admitted it wasn't very fun.

I love my sweet grands and love having them over to make memories and bond with each other better.  They are all so different and all so stinking cute.  Each little is my favorite in some way or another.  They are all such great kids.  They are kind and respectable.  They are happy and funny and I am so glad I am lucky enough to be one of their gramma's.

Kelsi took a few pictures of me and the grands and these were the best we got.  It kind of describe the day a little. ☺

***I was sick the following day and I think I was coming down with something on Thursday and that is why I almost cried along with the others that were crying.  My head must be congested which makes me dizzy and nausea.  I was feeling better though in the afternoon.

Wednesday

I forgot to set an alarm today and woke up when I normally meet the others to go to the Temple.  I hadn't heard if anyone else was going and so I hurried and got ready in record time....like 10 minutes record time.  I don't even know how I could do that but I did and I was on time at the Temple and got there about the same time that Pat and Jeff did.  It was just the three of us for awhile until some other people joined us.  I was glad I made it because I always feel the spirit and I love that!  Today a name that stood out to me was "Thankful".  I think about how it would sound to call your child Thankful when you were upset with them.  The thought makes me smile.  One sealing was of a Indian Chief with a very long name that was seriously about 8 syllables long.

I came home and sprayed a few weeds, cut gramps hair and then went visiting teaching.  All of that before even changing.  I promised Kimleighel that I would go to the Library with her and after a 2 hour visit that I promised would be fast we went.  Well almost right after...I did jump in the shower first.  I hate starting the day off without a shower even if I had one right before bed.  That's why I don't like camping in tents and why I have refused to go on Trek.  I need a shower first thing!

Kimi made brownies and so we each got a beater!  I don't think you're ever too old to lick the beater.☺

Look What Came

The book I wrote about Jared's adventure and the "ripples" came today!  I love it and I'm very pleased with how it turned out.  The only thing I'm not happy with is the cost.  It's too high priced.  I need to see if I can get the price down somehow.  If I can't get this company to come down I will have to figure out how to make pdf files and go another route.  This is so close to happening!  Woo Hoo!

Birthday Breakfast

A few years ago these cute neighbors of mine starting celebrating our birthdays with each other.  It's a lot of fun visiting with these ladies.  I admire them all so much and feel very blessed to have them for friends.  I learn new things from them all the time.  We always have the best conversations and can visit for hours.  Susan, Robin and Kathy are all very sweet and kind.  They are all very talented too.  God knew I needed their wonderful examples in my life and placed us all on the same road for many years.  Susan has moved now but our friendships are solid and distance doesn't matter.

They spoiled me!  Robin brought me beautiful flowers not even knowing that daisies are my favorite.  Kathy always makes me laugh out loud with the cards she chooses and today even a hilarious book. (I'm still a Hot Babe but not it comes in Flashes)  I just opened the book and these are the two jokes that showed up and are okay to share: "Love is all fun and games until someone loses an eye or gets pregnant."  Never go to your high school reunion pregnant or they will think that is all you have done since your graduated." haha  We laughed at a few of the jokes that I shared.  Robin reminded me that I needed to talk softer while sharing those jokes.  I know....I talk loud. ☺  Susan's gift reminded me of Minnie Mouse and inside was a cute Minnie mouse bag with treats in it.  My friends are the nicest!