Relief Society Social

I'm glad this social got changed to tonight.  Even though I was watching my cute grands since this was just down the road and my kids were home I was able to attend.  This gathering was held in Ashley Droshers beautiful back yard.  I love all her trees ... it's a wonderful yard.  Heidi, a survivor from the Cokeville Miracle came and spoke to us.  I learned that she lived by my cute niece, Amity, until Amity moved.  Heidi's daughter and Amity's daughter, Addy are really good friends.  Heidi pointed out that when she watched the movie, for the first time ever she saw this event through adult eyes.  I imagine that would be hard and I think it really was.  Heidi was in the 6th grade when this happened and was able to move on pretty well. Heidi's younger brother who was in 3rd grade has had a harder time.  Heidi spoke a lot about prayer.  I seriously believe it was all the prayers that saved everyone.  This little community had time to get the word out and to ask for prayers.  God heard and answered those prayers.  When I watched this movie I couldn't help but think of our little situation when Jared got lost.  We were fortunate enough to be able to get the word out and have people all over the world pray for our little guy.  I truly believe that is why our situations turned out so positive.  Prayer really is powerful and Heavenly Father loves us and hears every little prayer we say.  I enjoyed meeting with the sisters for a bit....I love the sisterhood we share with each other.

Lunch with Denise

I ran home and changed and went back to Blue Lemon to meet Denise for lunch. (She wanted to take me out for my birthday) We haven't got together for over and year and it was really nice being able to sit and visit with each other.  I was glad Denise was feeling up to it since her health gives her a hard time.  She just keeps smiling and going and I am proud of her for doing so.  I love hearing about each of her kids and how they are doing.  Denise has a great family.  I enjoy hearing about her grands and feel bad that she doesn't get to be as involved in some of their lives as she would like to be. Life is full of challenges and many come our way that we can't control or change and just have to do our best to accept them.  We visited for a few hours and it was really nice catching up a bit.  I pray for my sweet friend.  I hope that Denise can feel good and continue to enjoy the blessings in her life.  Denise is a blessing in my life and always has been.

Temple with Tonya

Tonya met me at the Temple this morning and did sealings with us.  It was so nice having her there and she loved it.  Today the few names I remembered were "Honor" as a lady's name and quite a few guys named "Olaf"....I couldn't help but sing a few songs from Frozen in my head.  We went to Kneaders afterwards and got a little breakfast.  Tonya still wanted to take me out since I had to cancel last week. We saw my cute niece (Natalie) and a group of gals from her ward who had rode their bikes from North Ogden. The stopped by Kneaders and then headed to the Temple to walk around.

Tonya wanted to get me a willow angel too and I'm not sure why since she gave me gifts last week.  She's just so cute and amazing and spoils me rotten.  I had forgot what we were going to Deseret Book for and Tonya laughed when I told her that I couldn't remember what she needed.  She chose a cute angel with a start for me.  She said I remind her of a bright star.  I love Tonya!

Celebrating with Mallory and Kathy

Kathy and Mallory took me to lunch today.  We went to Zuppa's at 3:00 and that is a good time to go.  I was starving and a salad/sandwich hit the spot.  I think anything would have really.  Kathy's cute grand came right up to me and handed me his lego guys.  I guess he remembered me...he's a cutie!  It's fun watching Kathy be a grandma. ☺  We talk a lot about our cute kids and grands.  We like being at this place in our lives.  It's fun, exhausting and absolutely perfect.  I adore these two and will probably say that forever!  Mallory told me not to get too excited about her gift since it was something practical and not really fun.  It was a cute box full of greeting cards.  I really tried not to get too excited but I love that idea since we always need cards.☺  I thought that was a very clever and wonderful gift.  Kathy gave me a cute sign about being Happy!   They both said that is so you!  Cool....I believe in being Happy Today!  We get to go to lunch again in a next week! Woot Woot! Then we will get to meet again to celebrate Mallory...she's the baby!  Life is so much better with wonderful, life long friends.  I'm so glad I met these two in Junior High and that we have kept in touch and stayed close.  They are such a blessing to me!  I love them!

Purple Party

Today we celebrated Jodi since her birthday is tomorrow.  We decided to all wear purple since I'm not sure Jodi even notices any other color.  Purple has always been her favorite!  I felt kind of bad that the other sista's didn't make it....they missed out and we missed them.  We met at Marie Calendars and had a good time.  We always have a good time when we are together.  Our waiter was the nicest kid and even gave Jodi another piece of pie when she dumped hers on her lap. ☺  I'm so thankful for birthdays and being able to celebrate the lives of the ones we love.

Kathy cracks me up.  She couldn't find her ribbon that she brought for my celebration and so she brought crepe paper to decorate the table and Jodi. ☺  She's a hoot!  We had a good time making this day memorable by taking some pictures.  A nice gal just followed us around and took our pictures while we posed, or just laughed.  I should have given her the extra chocolate bar that I had in my purse.  I seriously would have if I would have thought of it before right now.  That's the thing with having more birthdays....the thought process slows down.  Fun Day!  Fun Friends!

Happy 90th Ruth

I love this young, enthusiastic, charming, funny, witty, smart, spiritual, loving friend of mine!  The list of adjectives could go on and on...Ruth is simply amazing.  I want to be like Ruth when I grow up which means I'd better start walking.  Ruth walks three miles every day and I've heard if she doesn't have anything to say then she sings.  Ruth is a good person.  Today in Sunday School the teacher made the comment that we all sin throughout the day and need to continually pray for forgiveness.  That bothered Ruth because she doesn't sin.  I am working on being like that.  I don't sin big but I do find myself asking forgiveness every now and then.  My constant prayers are more about "thanking" Heavenly Father for tender mercies.  Things that I notice and realize His hand was a part of it.  So instead praying constantly for forgiveness I pray constantly to thank my Heavenly Father. Hmmm....sounds a lot like Ruth!

Ruth had a big celebration at her house tonight!  There were lots of people coming and going and I know Ruth must feel the Love everyone has for her.  She is such a great example to everyone and we are blessed to know this wonderful lady.  Ruth is a Favorite of Mine!

Blessed Sunday

I love Sundays!  I love going to Church and feeling the Spirit.  I love partaking the sacrament and renewing my covenants with my Heavenly Father and starting fresh.  I love learning more about the scriptures.  I especially love that my kids come home on Sunday for dinner.  I love having my little grands run in to give me a hug.  I love that a few of the little ones love me to pick them up and hold them.  I love seeing my kids interact with each other and their cute families.  Tonight Natalie brought a plate of cookies with a cute note on it.  "If I'm going to get Fat, so are You!"  I thought it was cute and in my head I was thinking..."wow, she must of had a lot of left over cookies from the Bridal Shower she threw for her niece."  Justin had to help me out and say that Natalie's fat would be different from ours.  Immediately tears came to my eyes.  We have all been praying for another little one for their family.  Natalie changed doctors and had found out why she was miscarrying and having a hard time getting pregnant.  Those issues have been taken care of and now another miracle is happening.  I'm so excited and our next few grands will be a few weeks apart from each other.  Nat is due a few weeks after Kelsi!  Oh Happy Happy Day!  (March)  I made sure to hold the twins today since I didn't on my birthday.  I love how sweet and pure babies are.  I really love that our family keeps being blessed with littles.  I like what Larry and I started!