Grand Week

Instead of going to Limitless like I had planned to do I stayed home and then volunteered to watch Trichelle's kids for her so that both her and TJ could attend.  I really felt like that was the right thing to do.  Trichelle and TJ are learning so much and their attitudes and outlook are so great since they have become involved in this wonderful program.  The kids really enjoy coming to our house too and so it's a fun few days for them as well.  I love having the grands come play.  Their cute faces make me smile.

Having the grands around brings out the good in all of us.  Kimi, Jared and grandpa all enjoy them so much.  All of our grands are really good kids.  They are pretty easy.  Behr was a lot easier this time.  I didn't put down chairs to keep him in the family room.  I did close all the doors to the other rooms but he didn't wander much.  He is getting pretty good at entertaining himself and playing with toys.  he is really cute.  While he played one day I cleaned the toy area in the pantry.  I got rid of a garbage sack full of stuff and put the other toys in totes.  I had Jared and Kimleighel move the Doll House upstairs for now.  It was being used to throw toys on.  It sure feels good to have that done.  Messes really do drive me crazy...I remember that when I am home and notice them.

Macie came and played on Friday like she does and her and Behr and funny to watch.  Behr is a tease and Macie is too.  Today Macie wasn't feeling up to par and so I tried keeping Behr under control.  They really do love each other and have a fun time together.  One of the things that brings me joy is watching my cute grands enjoy each other.

We Are Blessed!

Larry got a phone call from my oldest brother about a month ago.  Terry volunteered Larry to put railings on my mom's porches.  My mom has slipped off and she decided she needed railings.  I'm surprised she hasn't had them sooner.  I noticed most of her neighbors have them.  Anyway a guy that does that sort of thing came into Larry's shop either the day Terry talked to Larry or a day or so after.  Larry decided that since they really don't specialize in railings for porches he would hire it out.  My brother said he would help pay for it and so we got things going.  I was at my mom's when the guy came over to see what she wanted.  My mom told him more than she had told Larry.  Anyway..the job is done and there are nice railings on both porches.  We have the pleasure of paying for it since we are the ones here and are able to help.  It was pricey...at least 2-3x more than I expected. We are blessed that we can pay for it since my brother informed me that he is without a job right now and can't help.  I'm thankful that Larry is a hard worker and that we are good with our money.  I am thankful that we are blessed and do have enough to help others. I am thankful that the more we do help others, the more blessed we become.  At first I was a bit ticked that we got stuck with it all but after changing my attitude I'm really glad we could do this for my mom.  Happy Birthday, Happy Mother's Day...Happy Everything Mom!

***I'm kind of embarrassed for even being a little upset yesterday.  Opposition in all things right?  It's okay I felt that way because it helped me remember how blessed I am.  By feeling that way I prayed a little harder.  I am being made better.  I hope that weakness is a little stronger today.

Tuesday Temple

I've missed going to the Temple and knew that if I was going to go this week I'd better go early in the week because I get grands tomorrow.  I got up early and went and did initiatory.  I knew I needed to get home to go visiting teaching and so I didn't even worry about doing my hair before I left.  I brushed it but it was bed hair. ☺  I didn't have to wait when I got there.  One time around I was the only one but then the booth filled up.  I had an interesting experience as I did the work today.  Every single time one of the sisters touched me we'd get a little shock.  I noticed it after it had happened a few times and then was paying attention to see if it was going to continue to happen.  It did every single time.  She rotated around the booths and when she was in the first booth and I was on my last name she asked me if I had noticed our little shocks.  I told her I had.  I told her that she was the only one that it was happening with.  I was sure Heavenly Father was trying to tell me something.  She pondered and couldn't quite make sense of it all either.  She told me she was going to try not to touch my skin at all.  As she wiped my forehead of course I got a shock...then she carefully tried to only touch a hair of my head but surprisingly (or not) a little shock traveled down that piece of hair and shocked my scalp.  The shocks were so tiny but I was very aware of them.  I'm not sure what they meant.  I did feel like I was suppose to be at the Temple and maybe God was letting me know he was aware and happy I was there.  Maybe, all five of the ladies were thrilled to be getting their work done.  Maybe me and the cute sister have a connection between us.  I am certain it meant something and that I had a little miracle today happen to me even if I'm not positive the reason.

The last few days I have had my daughter in love show send me a video about Satan's biggest lie,(it's about being perfect and doing it all) and a neighbor shared a talk on Being Good Enough with me.  I didn't realize I was coming across as worried or any other way but I must have been portraying something.  I have been praying extra hard for my family.  It's not so much I'm worried for anyone particular.  I just hope for wonderful things all the time for them.  I turned to the scriptures and let them plop open on my lap.  As I read a few things stood out in my mind.  First of all that my sins are forgiven. (woohoo) Because I ask in faith I shall be blessed. The Lord's will would be done on His time and that the Atonement is a wonderful gift that we can use daily.

I love that God is very aware of us each and every day.  I'm sure He is always giving us little signs that for the most part we probably just over look.  I feel good when I notice a sign even if I don't quite understand it.  I know God loves each of us.  I know that He knows us individually.  We are not alone on this journey in life.

Sleepover with Macie

One of my favorite things to do with the grands is have them sleepover for their birthdays.  I think it's one of their favorite things too.  I hope they will have fun memories of our time together.  Macie was so excited and loved all the attention.  We stayed up a little later and played on the iPad for awhile.  Macie and I slept on the air mattress together.  I love being close to my cute grands and snuggling with them.  I even laughed a little when I got hit in the face a few times during the night. ☺  Before we turned off the lights my cute little three year old told me all the things we had planned for the next day.  We will eat cereal, play on the iPad, bath and go to the store.  Her cute little voice made me smile.

We didn't hurry when we woke up which was about 7:30.  We watched a Mickey Mouse Movie and played.  We went on Macie's speed.  It was enjoyable to me to see her so content and loving being at our house.  Kimi and Jared were home since it is Martin Luther King day and so we invited them to come with us to the store and to lunch.

Macie was so excited to see all the toys at Toys R Us.  I told her that this store was kind of like Toy Heaven and I think she agreed.  We looked at everything.  She liked a few things but when I asked her if she wanted it she would say no and move on.  We even walked over to Barnes and Noble book store because she had said that she wanted a stuffed toy like Mya had and Barnes and Noble carried them.  She decided that she really didn't want the stuffed toy and would rather go back to Toys R Us.  I told her that it was time to decide what toy she wanted to get and so we looked some more.  Eventually we went down the aisle that had Hello Kitty things and I saw a few cute things and when I pointed them out to Macie and her eyes got bigger than they usually are.  She grabbed the handle of the box that held the airplane and three kitties and was set.  Her mind was made up.  Dang she is cute.

We went to McDonalds after and had lunch because that is the place that Macie chose.  We had a good time and Macie was ready for me to take her home after.  She was excited to open her gift and put it together.  She loved it and flew it up the stairs and back down again.  My heart was happy just watching her.  I sure do love these cuties that call me gramma!

Sundays are my Favorite

These are the reasons why.  These are my favorite people in the whole entire world!

Feeling Overwhelmed

Wow...this year is starting off so busy.  I feel like my days and weeks are filling up fast and that the month is over before it starts.  There is so much going on.  A little too much really.  I had a few things fall through and instead of being sad about not being able to do them I felt relief.  I was planning on attending a few seminars but didn't feel like the timing was right.  Instead of going I stayed home and told Trichelle and TJ I would watch their kids so that they could attend.  I felt like that is what I was suppose to do.  Funny thing about that is Trichelle really felt like she was suppose to attend the seminar and TJ felt the same way.  I'm glad it worked out.  I was also able move Mya's sleepover up a week.  I  bet I have had our new calendar down more than normal.  I have flipped the months checking dates over and over.  February is already filling up.  I do like having things to do but I need to find balance.  I get to have a the grands a lot this month and that always makes me happy.  I don't accomplish anything while I have them but I do enjoy them and that's what I feel is most important. We have a lot of good things happening each month.  This is going to be a fun filled year.  Jared is working on his mission papers. (feels like the first...hard) Both Kimleighel and Jared will be taking out their endowments in a few months.  Jared will be ordained to be an Elder.  We get a new grand baby next month.  We might learn of more on their way.  We could have a wedding or two. (???) We will send our baby on a mission.  We are going to Bear Lake in July with the family.  I need to schedule Graduation and Mission pictures for Jared.  We need to have family pictures taken before Jared leaves.  I am over girls camp and we're taking the girls to Heber Valley and so I have lots to plan.   This is all very normal stuff and life.  For some reason right now I am feeling more overwhelmed than usual.  But if you wonder how I am.....I am blessed!

Mya is Nine

Wow....I can't believe how fast the years go by.  It's so strange to me that this cutie pie is already nine.  What a joy Mya is and has always been.  I think she is such a cute girl.  Mya is so kind and very spiritual.  She believes in Jesus and really tries hard to follow him.  Mya loves to read...I love that!  Mya is creative and loves anything that is crafty.  She is conservative and is very aware of how much things cost and doesn't like taking advantage of others. (I notice that every year I take her shopping)  She is happy with whatever she gets.  Her favorite color is purple but she likes a lot of colors.  Mya likes to have fun.  Mya loves watching movies.  Mya is maturing and is losing her baby look. I even had a friend of mine that is in her ward notice that. Mya is just an awesome little one and I'm so glad that I am her granmma.

A few things Natalie shared about Mya...Mya is a super big help and Natalie wouldn't survive without her.  She is a good girl and a great example.  Some of her favorite things are: reading, purple, lasagna, playing games especially Monopoly but also loves Mancala.  Mya loves learning how to cook.