Birthday Lunch for Trichelle

It's not to often these days that I get to celebrate my kids on their birthdays since they work and have other responsibilities.  However, Trichelle had time to go to lunch today since it was the first day of school for her kids and she isn't working.  WooHoo...I love celebrating my kids!  I love thinking back over the years of their life.  I really enjoyed having my kids and I making memories with them.  I love being a mom to adult children and watching them teach their kids.  I must have of done a few things right because my kids are pretty awesome.  I enjoyed our time together today.  We celebrated by getting sushi at Delicious. Behr is such a good eater and loved the edamame...I think all of Trichelle's kids like it.  I enjoyed visiting with Trichelle and having her tell me about the things she has learned from attending Limitless.(a cool conference on believing in yourself and breaking through things that are limiting you)  Believing in yourself is huge and limitless helps people do that.  I love seeing the light get brighter as my kids have attended.  I love Trichelle and I'm thankful that she is mine...she's a keeper. (just like the rest)

First and Last

Yeah for Firsts and Yeah for Lasts!  Today is the First Day of Jared's Last Year of School! I'm  excited that we are almost through with public schooling.  It's an exciting time but it has also been kind of stressful.  I have learned with this child that some kids don't have a place in the system...they are too smart for some classes and so they are thrown into another which is above them.  There is nothing available for an average kid.  I think the majority of kids are average but there isn't anything offered to them.  It's not very good on their self esteem. I remember Jerry, Larry's oldest brother saying that the kids who got C's ran and owned companies and the kids that got A's worked for them.  I have learned that the grade doesn't define a child.  There is more to being smart than being book smart and testing well.  Jared is a smart kid and I hope that he realizes it and does his best because he is going to do amazing things in life.  I hope Jared has fun and makes some lasting memories and enjoys this final year of school.  I love this kid and I'm proud of his efforts and goodness.  Jared was up bright and early and ready to go.  I don't think it was because he is excited to go to school but I do think it is because he is eager to get this year over with. I sure think he's cute!

I do need to add that I appreciate the teachers and staff at the schools.  Teachers do so much and I think they have one of the most important jobs out there.  I know they are underpaid and can only do so much in the system.  It's the teachers that have taught my kids and have patience with them so that they have learned.  I wish teachers were given more credit for their efforts.  In my opinion they should be getting higher wages than our athletes...they are the ones making a difference.  I realize if the schools had more funding then there wouldn't be the problem that I have mentioned. Bless the Teachers for their efforts...they do make a difference.

I snagged my kids pictures of my grands going to school.  I really do enjoy the first day of school pictures even though I am glad I won't be taking anymore.  I love seeing the smiles and excitement on the kids faces.  I love seeing them in their new clothes and shoes.  I love looking back at previous pictures and seeing the growth and change in them. What a fun time of year! I love their enthusiasm.

Trichelle's Birthday

I love this daughter of mine!  I love that she is the one who made me a mom.  I love all that I have learned from her.  She is a beautiful, brilliant daughter.  We've always expected so much from Trichelle.....I think we push the first ones so much.  Trichelle is smart and learning is something she loves and is very good at.  It seems like things come easy for her.  Trichelle is kind and thoughtful of others.  Trichelle is respectful!  Trichelle is such a blessing to our family.  I have always been so thankful for this sweet daughter of mine.  I'm proud to be her mommy and love her with all my heart! Happy Thirty-Fifth Birthday Dear Daughter of Mine! You Are Beautiful!

Back to School Night

I love not having to worry about attending Back to School Night with my kids.  However, I do like volunteering to help out at Hooper Elementary's Back to School Night.  I love seeing my cute grands and I enjoy seeing other people that I don't usually bump into.  Tonight I saw Jennifer and so we took a selfie and sent it to our friend Ann.  We both miss Ann and seldom see her but we love her and Ann responded right away that she loved us both.  I also had a guy ask me if I was Dawn Ropelato.  He grew up by us in Roy when we first moved there.  It was cool that he remembered me because he has grew up and changed from the kid I knew.  I love all the excitement that goes in and out of the room I get to help in.  Most of the kids are excited to start another year...most of the parents are too.

Breakfast with the Birthday Boy

Trichelle has a tradition of taking her kids to breakfast on their birthdays.  She invited us to join them today and so we did.  Behrenger was so funny when his food came.  He wasn't using his hands and just kept going for his food with his mouth, like a little puppy.  He tried eating like that for quite awhile and then decided to use his hands but went back to attacking it with his mouth.  He is so cute.

I was glad that we were invited to be part of this birthday tradition.  It's fun being with our kids and included in their lives and traditions.  Happy Birthday Behrenger!

Behrenger is One

This cute boy is one today!  What a sweetie this little guy is.  Behr is so much fun and has the cutest expressions.  When he smiles he wrinkles his nose.  He likes to shake his head "yes" when you ask him anything.  He is the first of my kids or grands to walk before their first birthday.  Behr likes to climb and play with anything he shouldn't.  We have to barricade my house when he comes over.  We block the hallway, put benches in front of the tv cabinet, and make sure all the outlets have covers or have something in their way.  He does like toys especially if someone else is playing with them.  He's a tease already.  Behrenger is a joy and a great blessing to his little family and our big family.  This little guy is truly loved.

Temple with my Hubby

Larry suggested we go to the Temple since he hasn't been for awhile.  I felt like I needed it too since I have been watching my cute grands the last few weeks and haven't gone.  It was a nice day and there were lots of weddings.  It's so nice seeing our temple busy with weddings.  It was great  spending a little time in the temple and especially with my hubby.  We went to lunch after at Longhorn Steakhouse.  Larry then suggested we go get me a dress.  Actually it started by him saying he wanted a tie...he was surprising me. I asked him why he wanted to get me a dress and to go shopping since he doesn't like going shopping at all. He told me that he thought I got cheated on my birthday.  I reassured him I did not feel cheated at all.  I got to spend time with my kids without stressing how to pay for it and that is what I wanted.  I asked him if he feels cheated on his birthday since I don't have the $$$ to get him much.  He said he didn't and so I wonder why he would think that I needed more.  (oh well)  We looked all through Dillards and I wasn't crazy about any of the dresses there.  I did try on one funky dress that was bright and had lots of colors.  I liked the feel of the material but not sure about how crazy it was.  I suggested we go to Seagull Book and I found a cute polka dot dress.  I really like polka dots and stripes right now.

We went home and changed but then we left again.  Larry really wanted a day off and knew that if he stayed home he would end up working or someone would need him.  We went to Farmington to give Alan and Sue some money for Hawaii.  We barely caught them before they left for a ward party.  It was enjoyable just driving around and taking our time.  It ended up being a very relaxing day.