Hooray!!! Today is the last day of school and we all survived!  I am excited to have a break from homework. (I really do NOT like homework)  I am excited to be able to sleep in a little bit longer.  I am excited to play with my kids.  I am excited to go boating and to the park.  I am excited to go swim with my niece and other extended family this summer.  I am excited for the little bit of freedom that summer offers.  I am excited to make memories with my kids.  I am excited to watch my kids do the things they enjoy. (might be just relaxing)  I am just excited that another year has come and gone as far as school is concerned.  We are on the downhill stretch! (it's about time) YaHoo for Summer!!!

A Day with Jay

So I was leaving to run some errands today and Jaydan asked me where I was going.  I told him I needed to run some errands for girls camp and asked if he wanted to come with me.  I was thrilled when he said he would.  Spending a few hours with my son was fun.  Oh my heck I love my kids!!!

We even ran a package to someone that Jaydan had brought with him from Uruguay.

Then we went to Lunch.  We went to Cafe Rio because I had a gift card.  :)  I recommended my friend Judy to someone for some permanent makeup (aka tattoo's) and as a thank you Judy sent me a gift card.  What a pleasant surprise.  It was fun  going with Jaydan.  I love how he opens up and talks and tells me lots of things when we are together.  I have missed this kid and glad for the time we have together now.

Hanging with my kids is something I really do cherish.  We even ran into Natalie and her kids at Target and that was nice too.  We laughed a lot and Mya and Parker are really taken with Jaydan....they love him so much!  Ahhhh Life is good!

Tonya's Birthday

WooHoo it's Tonya's Birthday!  Oh my goodness I LOVE this girl!  We are like sisters and have been since we were dang little!  We've experienced  so much together.  Tonya and I are the sisters we chose for ourselves.  We have always had such a good time together.  Oh I love Tonya.

 I love going to Weber High on Tonya's Birthday and Surprising her at work.  Actually I might surprise her more if I didn't show up on her Birthday.  Today she even made herself a Birthday Cake to share with others.  Yahoo for her! (she said she got the idea from me.....love that)  This day should be celebrated and enjoyed.  I am sure glad for this day.  I am sure glad for Tonya.  I can't even imagine life without my dear friend!  I admire her so much.  She's a great example to me in so many ways.

Dang I can't help but smile at the memories we have together.  From baby dolls to boyfriends.  From boyfriends to husbands.  From husbands to kids.  From kids to grand-kids. Oh the memories are many and wonderful.  Life is just so good because this beautiful lady was born!

Advice to Julie

Julie's family had a Bridal Shower "Luau" for her on Saturday.  Talk about a fun time and going ALL out!  Jen knows how to party!  Everything was decorated so bright and cute.  It was a lot of fun. One of the things they wanted us to do was bring advice for the Young Couple.  So here's the advice Kimi and I gave:

Kimi and Dawn's advice to Julie and Kevin……..

Never grow up…..growing up is over-rated.  Have Fun!!!

Always put each other first

Focus on the things you like about each other….over look the things that bug you….you'll get use to them.

Play together….keep dating…..do for each other

Smile and laugh together…..don't be too serious (we're not in Kansas anymore ;))

Pray together…..God is and should be your companion too!

Complement each other…everyone likes hearing nice things

Never….Ever…..Give UP!!!!  You will have hard times but remember it is the hard times that bring you closer together…..the hard times are worth working through.

Always express your love for each other…

Do nice things for the other one….it's the little things that make or break relationships….

Hold hands……

Keep kissing!

Look for the good…it's always there.  What you focus on is what you will see and find!

Forgive as often as you need to.  Let things go!

Visit you families often……WE ALL LOVE YOU!

Friends

I love Laverna and her family.  When I was really frustrated one day I was able to go and vent to Laverna.  I'm not sure exactly how that happened since we don't talk often.....I'm just glad it did because Laverna is a good listener.  She's experienced a lot in her life and can relate with anything I could say.  I also know that no matter what I say to Laverna I will not be judged.  That's always nice to know.  Laverna was one of my first friends when we moved to Hooper.....she will always be my friend.

I remember when Laverna got Keri and Bree.  I marveled at what a wonderful lady she was to take on two more babies.  What cute babies they were and beautiful young ladies they are now.  I love Keri.....she just makes me feel good.  On Mother's Day I received a very nice text from this cute girl.  I saved it so I could document it somewhere.....this will be the place.  Here it is: "Dawn! Happy Mothers Day to a sweet, loving, and loveable woman.  Your example and love for life truly inspires and motivates me on a day to day basis!  Thank you for letting your light so shine!  Sure do love you! :) "  How sweet is that?  It made my day!  

I know I say it all the time but I have been blessed with really great people in my life!  These two are a few of them!

White Vinegar

I just had to write about this amazing find for killing weeds!  I read about it on the internet and tried it and it works.  I put plain white vinegar in a little spray bottle and spray the little weeds in my courtyard.  They die and I don't need to pull them.  It's fast and easy.  I have been going out every few days to spray away the weeds.  I am loving this method of weeding.....so much easier on the knees and back.  YaHoo for White Vinegar!!!

Hillary loves her Aunt Dawn

Today while I was waiting to see the Eye Doc I received a text from my cute niece Hillary.  (Hillary is visiting from California) She said she knew it was short notice but invited me to lunch with her and her mom.  I was excited that I was able to go with them.  I was excited that Hillary even thought of me.  She did last time she came to town too.  It made me feel good.  Hillary is darling in every way.  She is always smiling and positive.  She is a great mom to her cute little one, Lyra.  My mom also met us for lunch.  We went to Rainbow Gardens which has always been a favorite of ours.  I really enjoyed spending time with my Sister, Niece & Mom.