Thursday Happenings

I woke up and went to the store right off...even before showering.  I usually never leave before showering but I really needed new razors and wanted to use them.  I needed some ingredients for the salad and treats I needed to make for SNAP closing social.  I came home and made everything and then got ready for the day.   

When Natalie text me that Mya had a concert I was thrilled that I could go.  Natalie picked me up and we drove together.  We got some good seats and enjoyed the cute program that the third grade put on.  Mya was excited for this concert.  You could tell that it was fun for her.  I really enjoy watching my grands as they grow and learn.

I had planned on going to Zaden's baseball game but it was cancelled because of the cold weather.  I was okay with that though because I was going to drag Carla with me and she isn't fond of the cold.  I did take Carla with me to Robbie Hunter's viewing.  She sat in the car and I ran in.  There was a long line and so I went right to where the family was and avoided the line.  Robbie passed away last week from a stroke or heart attack.  He was found on his bathroom floor.  He had told John and LaDawn that he wasn't feeling good when he left their house the night before he was found.   His wife was dressed in a U of U t-shirt and jeans.  That seemed so strange in that setting.  Robbie was also in his U of U gear including a hat. I can honestly say I've never seen anything like it.

We had our closing social at SNAP.  We just ate, because this group likes to eat.  I collected permission slips and handed out papers for camp.  A new gal came and is going to go to camp.  It's ok though because I had to plan on everyone being there because I couldn't get exact commitments until tonight.  I should have enough crafts and things for even the new gal.  I'm excited for camp but I will will relieved when it is over.

For not having anything really on the calendar, except the closing social it ended up being a busy day.  I've noticed that is how this entire month has been.  I didn't have much planned but a lot of things have sure happened.

A Relaxing Kind of Day

I loved being able to go to the Temple this morning.  I always enjoy starting my day off at the Temple.  It just gives me peace and fills me with love which is a fabulous way to start off the day and week.  The name I remember today was Precious.  It's fun and interesting hearing different names from past generations.

I promised Nicki that I would take her to Fiiz to get a drink since she has never been there before.  She texted me a few times during the week to make sure that I was still able to.  I think she'd like me to take her every week but I don't like being that committed and truth is....sometimes Nicki drives me batty.  She talks even more than me and that's a whole lot. ☺ She tells me things I prefer not knowing.  I care about her though and I know her life isn't easy and so I will show kindness and take her out every once in awhile.

Larry suggested we go to the movie.  He just doesn't want to be home for his dad to tell him what to do.  It's sad that our age we are still manipulated by our parents.  He's had enough for a minute and so I looked up some movies.  I chose The Fate of the Furious only because I thought it was a movie that Larry would like.  We had the entire theater to ourselves until the movie started, then two other people that we happened to know came in.  Their seats were right by ours.  I thought that was kind of funny.  It was fun getting out and relaxing with the family.  We did invite Kimleighel and Jared to join us.  It was nice to see Larry relax for a minute too.  I think he's trying to kill himself by working himself to death. (I'm not kidding)

Celebrating Crystal

The Hooper Honey's went to lunch at Applebee's today to celebrate Crystal's birthday.  Her birthday was the 3rd but she was busy with her daughters wedding and so we waited.  We missed Tammy, who is vacationing in England.  I wonder if she even thought of us? ☺  I think Kari must have been working or tending some cute grands and we missed her too.  Those that came had a good time.  Heck, we always do.  It was fun hearing Lorraine talk about her cute missionary and some of the very cool things that have happened to her.  Crystal told us all about the wedding and the things she learned.  Kellie shared her lesson for Relief Society about a cute rag doll that she made.  I wish I would have heard the whole lesson because it sounded fantastic.  I love these fun ladies and I'm glad our birthdays are coming around again because then we make time to get together.

I loved running some errands with Crystal and getting to visit with her more.  She drove me today because I was going to drive Madi's car home from getting a repair.  The repair took a little longer than planned.  It was fun though spending a little extra time together.  I really enjoyed it.  I get to take Crystal out on Friday so that the two of us can celebrate her.  I love spending time with my awesome friends.

Kellie gave us all homemade fudge today because she is so awesome.  Then when I text her to thank her she told me that she really wanted to help with Jared's farewell.  Her and Lorraine have both offered but I really haven't thought much of it.  I should though because it's approaching soon.  I  got a little teary eyed and accepted her offer.  I'm trying to be better at receiving.  I have the best friends!

my hand

Looky....Looky....after years of peeling, cracking, itching and scratching, my hand is pretty much back to normal.  It still itches occasionally and when it does I put coconut oil or the medicine on it...depending on how bad it is.  I'm thrilled that for the most part it has healed. I'm still not sure what it was all about but I believe it was stress of things I have no control over.  I still get stressed over those kind of things but hopefully can release the stress another way.  I just wanted to document this because it seemed forever.

Mother's Day

I am one who loves Mother's Day!  I don't even get it when I hear that others don't love it.  I guess I have always only focused on the positive things about Mother's Day.  It's a celebration of all that women do.  I know for certain it was not meant to be a day to feel guilty or inadequate. I believe we all do our best and that our best is enough.  I enjoyed mother's day before I was ever a mom.  I have always loved celebrating all mother's....and we all have them.  Mother's day did change for me when I became a mom.  Being a mom was always my biggest dream.  I loved playing with my baby dolls from the time I could walk.  I always dreamed of having my own children and loving them so much.  I was blessed to have that dream come true.....seven times even!  I adore my children.  I have been the best mom that I knew how to be to each of them.  Each one of my children have enriched my life like only they could.

Today we went to Braxton's church again because he was speaking.  I loved the look on Sadie's face when she saw us at her church.  Her mouth was opened and grinning with such a look of happy surprise.  I loved Braxton's talk and poem that he wrote.  His poem was about Ninja moms and made me smile.  His talk compared women to Christ.  It sure made me feel so grateful that I am a women and a mother.

We had pizza and pop at our house.  Our kids came and celebrated with us.  Kevin and Julie chose to enjoy their day at home since it was the twins birthday.  I just loved being together.  I love carrying on the pizza tradition that Larry's mom started many years ago.  Being together is my favorite.

The Twins are 1

Taken From Julie's Face Book post: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY Briggs & Brynlie!!! These guys have had quite the first year of life. We've had life flight, ambulance transfer, 17 days in the NICU, 5 days total at Primary Children's Hospital, 12 days total at McKay Dee's Pediatric Unit, 7 ER visits, a seizure, oxygen at home, steroids, continuous suctioning and breathing treatments, and constant doctor's appointments. These kids get sick over any little germ since November. Even though it gets exhausting having two passing things back and forth, we are so grateful that they are overall healthy and will grow out of it! These kids are seriously so happy, despite the things they've had to overcome. Briggs is super busy! He loves climbing up & down the stairs. He's so close to walking. But for now he just crawls around the house looking for his next adventure. His feet are so ticklish that he doesn't care for the grass or sand yet. Brynlie is super social! She's content hanging out with people, and doesn't need toys to distract her. She's always yelling and talking loud to make sure everyone can hear her. She's pulling herself up on everything now and crawling around, trying to keep up with Briggs. We don't know what we'd do without the twins in our lives!!! They make our family complete."

What a blessing these two littles are to our family.  They are so dang cute and if they feel well they are usually smiling.  They sure bring lots of joy to each of us.  I have enjoyed watching them grow up.  They have had so many miracles and blessings in their short little lives so far.  They have such good parents that just take such wonderful care of them.  They are adored by everyone.  I can't believe it's been a year.

The Business Continues

Braxton is helping Larry with a sprinkler project for a friend that lost her hubby and so he brought his cuties over for me to watch while they did that.  Sadie is so cute and has such a fun personality.  She's so full of life and is such a happy little girl.  Jack is as sweet as he can be.  He coo's and even smiles.  We snuggled before he fell asleep and it was nice just holding him.  I was glad that I was her because I originally was going to take Tonya her pampered chef.

Our duck is gone but all the eggs didn't hatch. I hope that a few did and that the mommy duck has a few babies after all her devotion to those eggs.  I enjoyed checking on her whenever I came or went.  The kids found another nest on the playground of smaller bird eggs.  The momma bird chased the kids if they got too close.

I traded Jared cars today because he was suppose to have a date.  The date was cancelled but not before I had to leave to meet Barbie to go to Heber Valley Girls camp.  When I got in Jared's truck I saw the assignment for English that he was positive he turned in. (crazy eyes)  He had it right there so he wouldn't forget.  His truck was clean other than that paper.

I was glad we went to Heber to check out the camp again.  Dale (our cook) and Barbie's hubby came too so they would know what to expect.  It's going to be so much fun!

As soon as I got home we went to with our mom's a Happy Mother's Day.  We figured it would be easier to get them on Saturday than Sunday.  This year I got our mom's Minky Blankets.  They are so soft and cozy.  I decided I needed one too.  I love soft blankets! They both seemed to love them.  Larry's mom had bought Clark one last year for Father's Day and so she knew how nice they were.  My mom just thought it was a nice blanket so I filled her in a little about them.  I don't want her giving it away.

While I was gone to Heber, Larry went to the store and had everything bought for tomorrow.  Bless his heart!  I'm thankful for him.  He also went and visited John and LaDawn Hunter who just lost their son yesterday.  He was found on his bathroom floor.  So sad!  I'm so glad for the fun memories we have with the Hunters.