Mr Candy Man Strikes Again

The treats I told my Candy Man that I liked arrived today.  I think I might be in Heaven!

Grands and Dinners

I love Friday mornings when Macie comes to play.  It's even more fun with a cousin.  Today Behr got to come play.  It's so much fun watching these little ones interact with each other.  They are learning to share and be patient with each other.  They are so cute and they make this gramma's heart happy.  Ivy and Zaden came too after school but things were busy and I didn't get any pictures of them. I made them pancakes for a snack and grilled cheese a little later for their dinner.  They didn't want roast.  Jared had some roast though and Kimi ordered herself a pizza.  That's how crazy it gets at our house.

I made dinner for the Wards tonight.  I decided to make them a roast since I heard a lot of people were making chicken and bringing salads.  I was thinking of Logan and I hope he was able to eat some.  When I took the dinner to them Julie was trying to get ready to go to a Rodeo to support our cute neighbor who is dating Logan.  Instead of eating home tonight and enjoying some of the roast, Larry and I went out with Neil and Kathy. We've ate out a lot this week. (hahaha) Even when I have cooked. ☺

It's been many years since we have visited with these two.  Neil and Larry were the best of friends growing up.  Neil even came and stayed with us when we were first married and living in Malad in a basement apartment.  He was dating Kathy then and she came over a few times too.  Neil and Kathy rented out apartments on 2nd street and when we moved back from Idaho we rented from them and saw them a lot.  We both ended up building back in Hooper and even though we are close we seldom see them.  I'm glad we made time tonight because it was a lot of fun visiting with them.  Kathy and I had our own conversation and Neil and Larry had their's.  The time went too fast and hopefully we won't wait as long to get together again.

Kimleighel is 21

This feisty, kind, crazy, loving, stubborn, helpful, darling daughter of mine turned 21 today!  Wow, what a journey we have had.  We were blessed to have this cute girl born to us.  We were the only parents that day that got to take our baby home.  It still makes me sad that the other two mom's (who we knew) were delivering still born baby girls that day. Knowing that has helped me be more thankful for our sweetie.  When Kimleighel has been ornery and hard I remember her birth day and it's easier to handle.  We are so glad we have her.  Kimleighel is so affectionate and loves giving others hugs.  She is also very good at complimenting others, especially me. Every day she tells me how gorgeous I am and how much she loves me.  Kimleighel can switch her tune like a dial on the radio, but she usually ends up on the happy and nice channel.  Kimleighel is very helpful to me and her siblings.  She is such a wonderful Aunt and loves all of her nieces and nephews.  She reminds me of me when it comes to loving kids.  Me and Kimleighel look forward to what will come next on her journey.  Life is full of adventure, especially with this cute girl.  Such a Blessing, our Kimleighel!

Celebrating Kimleighel

Kimleighel really wanted to go see Beauty and the Beast a week ago when it came out but because of some negative things we read about it she waited.  We thought we'd wait to see what others said about it when they actually had seen it and all the things we heard then were wonderful.  This taught me a good lesson.  We shouldn't be swayed by things that others say until we look into the topic a little bit more.  I remember feeling that way when all the hype came out about our church not allowing the children of gay couples to be baptized until they are 18.  When you look a little deeper you find out the why's.  In this case about the movie some people were just voicing their opinions which ended up being much different from mine.  We went to a theater with fancy recliners and had out treats delivered to our seats.  It was great and we both loved it.  The movie was fantastic.  The music was awesome and the actors were wonderful.  I'd go again today!  Spending the day with Kimleighel on her birthday is always fun for me.  I cherish these times!

We got home and picked Larry and Jared up for dinner.  Kimi was very thoughtful tonight and realized that Jared would be on his mission for his birthday and so she invited him to join us so we could celebrate him as well.  I was so proud of her for thinking and doing that.  I had thought that earlier in the day but hadn't said a word.  Kimleighel chose to go to Red Lobster which happens to be one of Jared's favorite places too.  They both order the Ultimate Feast and ate it all.  Looking across the table at our youngest made my heart happy.  I nudged Larry and and said "didn't we do good?"  We are truly blessed with some awesome kids that have enriched our lives more than anything else.  We have learned so much by being their parents and are better because of each of them.  I thank Heavenly Father every single morning and night for my family.  Oh I love them!

Meet Me

Well we went to Jared's track meet today and we watched him wait for his turn to jump.  We watched for over an hour as the girls jumped.  The wind blew, and the rain came down and the girls were still jumping and the boys were still waiting.  We got cold and a little discouraged and so we left. I was worried about the little's getting too cold.  I think Sadie had a good time anyway because she loves Jared and was able to chase him around and have him hold her and show her off a little.  I had Kelsi drop me off at Larry's shop instead of taking me all the way home. When I walked into the shop, Brooklyn aka My Candy Man was there.  I thanked him for all the yummy chocolate he has given me.  He told me if I ever wanted  more to let him know because his friend is always going to Australia.  (he's there now) I told him I did really like Crunchie's or Violet Crumbles and before I could google them to show him what they were he had made a call and placed an order.  Wowzers!  I like this guy...I like this guy a lot.  I'm going to be enjoying some honeycomb candy soon! Woot Woot! An old neighbor came into the shop too and so we visited for quite awhile.  It was nice seeing Richard after so many years. Larry and I had plans of going back to the meet to see if we could catch any of Jared's events.  We decided to bag it though and went to dinner instead. (it was cold and wet)  I have never tried the Alfredo at LaFerrovia and since it was the special, Larry and I both decided to get it.  It was yummy.  We took some home for our kids too.

Temple Time

The Ogden Temple is closed for cleaning.  So, last week and this week our group attended the Brigham City Temple.  I didn't make it last week because I was so far behind on many things and wanted to use the time to get some things done.  Just Lisea and Cindy went last week and they ended up visiting with the sealers most of the time because they couldn't find any men to help.  There were men ready to help us this week.  I drove and Kathy was able to come too.  The clouds were dark and cool looking until they covered us.  The darkness along with some heavy rain made it really hard to see.  I was glad to get off the freeway.  I bet my passengers were as well.  I enjoyed visiting the Brigham City Temple.  It's so pretty and bright.  We walked around a little after doing a bunch of sealings and enjoyed seeing some of the other rooms.  This temple really is so pretty and I was happy that I went.  The weather was much better when we came out.  I could see the sun and knew that today was going to be a wonderful day.

*I might have forgot my bag a few times in the temple.  The first time I remembered it was outside of the restroom and the second time I had it sitting by me while we waited to get the names back from the sealings.  Lisea pointed at my bag but I thought she was pointing at a flower on the door and so I nonchalantly shook my head yes and took a step towards the door to leave.  Lisea then said...that's your bag.  Yep, that's my bag alright and so I grabbed it and we giggled as we left the temple.  I'm thankful for others that keep an eye out for me.  Sometimes I worry about myself.

Friends Meeting Friends

Today I had planned on meeting Pam and Lisa at City Creek with Kathy and Jodi.  Things didn't go as planned but it still turned out to be a wonderful day.  Kathy and I decided to meet Jodi instead at Farmington Station.  That was the plan and then I another change happened.  I received my sweet text from Julie this morning and another text followed asking me if I had time to visit with a friend since she was in town.  Of course I had time...I would make a visit happen.  I didn't tell Julie I had plans, instead I included her in the plans I had. If she couldn't have I would have still made sure to see her.  I was excited for Julie to meet Jodi and Kathy and for them to meet her.  I love sharing my friends with each other.  I think so much of my friends and talk about their goodness with other friends and so when I get an opportunity to have them meet I take it.  Julie met us at Farmington Station and so we were able to visit and have lunch together along with Kathy and Jodi.

 I was so excited to see my sweet friend.  Julie believes in me like no one else.  She lifts my spirit every single day through her texts.  She deeply cares and the feelings are mutual.  I was watching for Julie and was planning on hiding behind a cabinet to scare her. But, when I saw a security car pull up with someone that looked so much like Julie I strained to get a better look and realized it was Julie. ☺  She was lost and had actually parked about as far away from us as possible.  (I might have given her bad instructions...they made sense to me)  Anyway the security gal gave her a ride and even though I was hiding behind the cabinet she had seen me and so we were both tippy toeing to scare each other.  It was a great reunion!  I love this girl! If I would have known that she saw me, I would have run out and taken a picture of her in the security car.

Jodi and Kathy were still looking around.  Kathy was actually trying to decide which pots she wanted to get for Cinco De Mayo.  She's funny and takes a lot of time to decide things.  Kathy seriously makes me laugh but in a good way.  She's  a joy and very talented.  Jodi was late getting out of her Harp Lesson and met us an hour later and she also got to help Kathy try to decide.  (Kathy didn't choose the pot I would have)  I don't feel like I ever have enough time with Jodi to really talk...I wish we had more.  I like our one on one talks.

We went to Blue Lemmon for Lunch and our visits are never long enough.  Especially today with Julie.   I could have stayed longer but also worried about her long drive home.  I decided that we will just have to meet and have a weekend to chat and enjoy each other.

 My soul was filled today as well as my bucket. Some days are the best and today was one of them.

When I got home my cute grands were helping gramps pick up rocks in our field.  He paid them all $5 for coming and helping him.  Zaden was so cute and tried giving me the money because he told gramps he didn't want his money because he had found a "crystal" and that was all he wanted.  I thought that was so cute and sweet.  I do have sweet grands that are very helpful and kind.  Seeing them just added to the joy I was filling already.  I love how Behrenger wanted to stand with the big kids for a group picture. He giggled and knew he was being big too.

I love my life!  I am content with what I have.  I have realized the last little while that I am a pretty simple person.  I don't need the best or to keep up with anyone or anything.  I have everything I need and I'm not out searching for more.  I don't even think about more most of the time.  You will find dust in my house and maybe a few stains on my couch.  You will find hair on the bathroom floor because it's always there.  The carpets might need vacuumed and the walls could stand to be cleaned but our home is comfortable.  We have more than enough.  We have a wonderful family and lots of pretty awesome friends that fill our life to overflowing.