98 Birthdays

How many people get to celebrate 98 birthdays? Not many that is for sure. Our sweet Lorell just celebrated her 98th birthday today! WOW what a gal! Lorell is my visiting teacher and still likes to come to my house to visit. She's a trooper. I love that she still sings in the ward choir and comes to church every week. I bet she will live to see 100. Lorell is incredible and such a smartie. She knows all the answers in Church. Her mind is still as sharp as a tack. (not sure that expression gets used much these days but I am talking about Lorell and I bet she's used it over the years)

Her family gave her a big birthday party at the Hooper City Building. She called me this morning to make sure I knew about the Party and so Larry, Jared and I ran over to wish her a Happy Birthday. It was fun seeing so many of her family. I know it meant the world to Lorell. She is so proud of her family and loves them all so much!

What an incredible woman! Happy Birthday my Friend!

Wiggle Wiggle

Today was a nice day and so we enjoyed it just a little. (ok....more than a little) I got to watch Zaden for awhile today and when Trichelle came to pick him up I got to enjoy her. I miss not seeing and chatting with them all the time and so it was extra nice.

We played with the wiggle cars and laughed a bunch. These cars are fun! I have some fun ideas in mind for these cars. (I think I will be taking them with me to lunch once in awhile)

Zaden was loving that his mom and gramma were outside playing with him. It was just very enjoyable. Not sure why Zaden chose his little bike instead of his wiggle car.

I love spring time weather. This week it was so cold but today was wonderful and enjoyed. As we rode around and laughed Jared shot his BB gun.

The nice thing about wiggle cars is you can talk on the phone and even text while driving them.

Prepared......kind of

A month or so ago I felt very impressed that I needed to know some things I just let Larry worry about. (at least have the info so I could find it) I had Larry type things down so I would know where our assets were and how to get to them. I think I might have made Larry a bit nervous in asking (or excited) but I felt strongly about it. I have had some strange thoughts more than once and I am not sure if they are promptings or not but decided I'd better act on them. Now things are in order and those nervous, anxious feelings are gone.

I hope that maybe my feelings were also for my kids and friends that I shared with. We all should have things in order. Order brings peace of mind and an incredible calmness. I don't know what's ahead of us but I do know that whatever life brings we will make it through. My testimony has been challenged but is stronger. I enjoy each day and am so grateful for them all!
I trust in the Lord in all things!

Fun with a few Grands

Natalie went to Florida for a week to help her sister. I was able to help with these two cuties a few times while she was gone. Oh my gosh they make my heart happy. I loved that Mya was so excited to come and play with me. That makes me so happy! I sure do love all my grands. I have really good grands too. They are all so well behaved and pretty darn easy to have around.

I make pancakes one morning for the kids because Mya wanted bunny pancakes. I have never made bunny pancakes before but gave it a shot. hahaha Parker got a Mickey...much easier.

These kids entertain themselves pretty good. They like me close by but I like being close by so it works out great. We got all the Barbies and cars out and had a great time. We could have stayed and played like that all day but I thought it would be fun to take them out to Arctic Circle for lunch and to play. They loved it!

Mya is so cute with Parker and makes sure the other kids are good to him. I loved watching her protect her little brother. (so cute)

When we first got there we were the only ones in the play area. That lasted for a minute or so and we ended up leaving when it got so crazy and loud. Mya is the one that decided it was time to go.

The next time I had the kids all day I asked Mya if she wanted to go to lunch again and gave her a few choices. She chose Arctic Circle again. I like it there though because I can see the kids where ever they are.

I use to take my kids to the fast food playgrounds too. We have a lot of fun memories playing at them. It's a nice break from the house and our toys. The kids run around and get worn out too and are ready for naps after.

It was so enjoyable to have Mya and Parker this week. We all loved it! I just love having the grands when I can.

Being a gramma is so wonderful! I can't even describe it. I always dreamed about being a mom. From the time I was very little I dreamed of having my own babies some day. I love being a mom! But there's somethings about being a gramma that is just as wonderful and I can honestly say I LOVE IT! I love my grands!

They make dark days brighter. They turn sad into happy. They fill voids you didn't even realize you had until they came along. They are just such blessings!

I need my friends!

I am so thankful that I have been blessed with many wonderful friends! Each and every one are very important to me. My friends fill my life with happiness and support me when I need to be held up. Today Kellie and Crystal held me up. Funny because I didn't really know I needed to be until we started talking. The conversation started off with Kellie asking how our ward conference went. Right away I got emotional and ending up sharing more of my life and thoughts and concerns than I planned on. My good friends listened and encouraged. I know they didn't judge me. (they might think I'm a bit crazy and delusional and I hope they are right)

Actually that is what I think I am. I hope the things I shared won't really happen. I hope I am absolutely wrong!

I wasn't the only one that got emotional and I am glad. We just had some heart felt talk going on today. I am thankful for friends you can talk to about anything. I think it shows a trust and love that is pretty special. These two friends are pretty special. I am once again so very Grateful to Heavenly Father for blessing me with the people I need. I love my friends!

Bishop Ropelato

I marvel at this guy the ward calls Bishop. I love just watching him. I sit in church and watch inspiration come to him. I can tell because he gets choked up and teary. He "hears" the voice of the Lord. I know that to be true! I love what has happened to my hubby! He has always been a great guy but is so much better right now. I can honestly say I have not met a better man! I love my sweet hubby and eternal companion.

I love watching God work with him. He is growing closer to God and our Savior all the time. I envy that just a little but must admit I don't work at it like him. Larry is reading and praying all the time. (not really all the time but often) I know God has other plans for me.....He's molding me using different techniques. I'm sure the changes in me aren't as big as the changes in Larry but that's okay....I trust God.

I love Bishop Ropelato. I trust in him to do the Lord's will. I am glad I have witnessed the change of his soul. I am glad to be his eternal companion!