"Bud"dies

I Love my Friends! I Love spending time with my Friends! I Love that I am blessed with so many wonderful Friends!

I am so thankful for these two beautiful ladies! I became friends with them both when Larry and I moved to Hooper. (20 years ago) They have loved and supported me through everything and still do. I love how positive and upbeat Judy and Tammy are. They build me up whenever I talk to them. I am so glad that we were able to get together tonight and enjoy each other a little bit more! I admire each of them so much. These are some very talented gals!

I think it's kind of funny how quickly time flies and all that we have been able to share with each other. True friends are forever! The time lapse between our visits doesn't seem to matter....we pick right up and carry on. My heart is happy! I cherish my friends and thank Heavenly Father daily for all of them.

I'm not going to school so why all the homework?

Every day between 3:00 and 6:00 (or later) I am a bit ornery. (some days more than a bit) Jared has homework every day and won't do it without my help. I didn't help him last year hoping he would take some responsiblity and trust himself and just do it. Last year he was better about doing things himself. This year he expects my help on everything. I will say it again: "I hate homework!" I shouldn't be doing it. I don't even know the answers anymore. I would have to read the book or sit in class. I get so darn frustrated with Jared. I told him that one of the things we learned from his "little scouting experience" is that he could think on his own and trust himself. I'm not nice about it at all. If I don't help him he just doesn't do it. Part of me doesn't care because he is learning the same either way. I know he can do it! (I really do care)

Today I am looking forward to the next 6 years flying by! I got my diploma and don't need another one with Jared's name on it. This last year I have thought a lot about helping my kids and how it might not really be helping them like I had thought. I might have to let him fail before he realizes it is him who needs to understand and finish the work. He needs to be responsible for him. I don't know how to help him understand because I'm not the one in school studying that stuff. Geeze being a mom is really hard at this time of day! I prefer summers! (no school)

Happy Birthday Natalie

Natalie celebrated another year! Justin stayed home which I think is really cool. This little family really celebrates the birthdays of everyone which of course if exactly what I think everyone should do. Life is worth celebrating!

I love Natalie! I am so glad she is the mother of two of my favorite little grands. She is a wonderful mother and a terrific wife. She gives so much attention to Justin and the kids. You can tell by her actions that they are the most important people in her life.

We went over to wish her a Happy Birthday late....like 9:30. She was just getting home from dinner with some friends. Justin planned it and worked things out since he had to be at school for a class. I could tell that meant a lot to her. She had a great time. Justin and the kids spoiled her with a camera and a rifle. (or big gun...I don't know my guns) Two things to "shoot" with...I prefer the camera but the rifle was cool. Natalie is finishing a hunter safety class and is planning on going hunting with Justin. I love that she would learn that so she can spend more time with Justin doing what he loves. Natalie is just great and I'm glad she had such a wonderful birthday!

The Real Housewives of Bonneville

Today my group of High School Friends came up with a new name for us. We are now called the "Real Housewives of Bonneville High". No real reason it just came out! I think it's because we are all very REAL! We discussed a few topics today and we are real! Life is good at this age. Every little thing doesn't matter. Life matters and people matter. I look at my friends and feel protective of them. I hurt when they hurt. I don't want others to hurt them. I don't want age to hurt them or medical conditions. I am so glad I am included in their fun!

I am not sure why but today I took a picture of everyone's meal. I think it's because Linda gave me her batteries from her camera for my camera (since my died) and I felt like I should use them. hahaha

Mimi's is a great place for dining. Every meal looked so good! Every "Real Housewife" did too!

We decided that we should get together each month to celebrate life. So on the months that there aren't birthdays I guess we will all celebrate our unbirthdays!

Birthdays are good for you! The more you have the longer you live! So Live, Love & LAUGH!

Paying me back!

I love scaring Larry when he comes home from work. He actually looks forward to my little greetings. A few weeks ago I wasn't waiting and the door opened and closed about 5 times and I was in the kitchen wondering why he was going in and out so much. It didn't occur to me that I had missed greeting my hubby. He came to the kitchen and asked if I heard that door open and closing so much. I told him I had and he then said he was giving me a chance to go greet him. Oops....some times I forget!

Anyway last night when he came home I was waiting on the steps to jump at him. He was also prepared for me with silly string! He got me the other day in the garage but I guess he still had some left and covered me with it when I pounced on him! There is a reason this stuff is called "silly string". It's silly and makes us laugh! It also stinks when sprayed in your face. Larry thought his little joked back fired when I went back outside to clean myself up. The stuff is also messy and I didn't want to have to vacuum. I reassured him it was very silly indeed! He got me and that was awesome! He told me that he had been ready for five days. (hmmmm I didn't think I was neglecting my greetings but must have been)

I sure do enjoy playing around with Larry. There were many years that we didn't play around like we do now and I prefer now over then. Our relationship is so much better but it has taken a little bit of work and effort. All in all it's so worth it. When I look at Larry I can't help but smile and I know he actually enjoys looking at me too. Loving my life!

Thoughts I like!

Being MISERABLE is a habit; being HAPPY is a habit; and the CHOICE is YOURS.