Tanna......my friend!

I was so excited to go to church today and see Tanna sitting in front of the bench I sit in.  She was even saving my place for me.  Oh......I love Tanna!  Tanna is gorgeous and funny and simply wonderful.  I loved seeing her purple streaks in her hair....her sign of rebellion as a Bishops Wife. (haha...a girl after my heart)  Tanna and Eric and their family are friends that are like family.  We just love each other and support each other even if we don't see each other often enough.

I was excited to also have Kellie and Kerry come sit with me.  It's funny how people bond even more when they experience similar things.  Kellie is also a Bishop's wife and has been my sounding block a few times when I was struggling with things related to being a Bishop's wife.  I love Kellie so much too and I'm glad that finally we are friends that hang out and interact more with each other.  Our kids were friends and maybe we should have been closer earlier but when I think about it now I'm just glad it finally happened.  I will always cherish the friendship of these wonderful ladies.

Fun Girl Day!!!

Today was a very fun day for me.  It was diffidently a girls day.  I went to Robin's daughters baby shower and enjoyed seeing my wonderful friends there.  It was also fun meeting Robin's daughter, Jamiee, since I haven't ever met her in person.  I love my friends and their families and feel very blessed to be included in their friendship.  What a blessing they all are to me!

Since our get together didn't work out a few weeks ago we took advantage of this day to let Gina know how dear she is to all of us. Gina waited until the showering of Jamiee was complete before peeking at her gifts.  Davaleen had a blanket with lots of our pictures on it and Kathy made a cute sign for Gina.  Both gifts were from all of us.  Gina is fighting Cancer and not giving up.  She continues to have more cancer grow in her and she just continues to fight it with whatever treatment the Doctors are willing to do.  Gina is amazing and completely beautiful inside and out.  She has such a positive attitude and belief in God that is shares with everyone.  I love her so much and admire her like in every way.  All these women love and accept me for who I am and they all inspire me to be better.

That shower was from 12:00-2:00 and then I had a Bridal Shower for Kyle's finance, Shelby from 2:00-4:00.   It was fun seeing some extended family and visiting with them.  I love my extended family.  I know Tami's family on her side really well too and love them all as well and it was fun seeing them also.  I really like the newest Shelby.  She started talking to me and wasn't shy and I will say that meant a lot to me and immediately stole a part of my heart.  She is such a cutie and I'm glad that Kyle found her.  I love Kyle....he's always had a special place in my heart.

I was able to go home for a few minutes and say Hello to my family and then I was off again to meet some High School buddies for dinner.  We threw this dinner together since Nanette came into town.  I haven't seen Nanette since High School and so it was nice seeing her.  She hasn't changed much as far as looks but of course experienced lots like we all have.  I also learned that her brother Don was my neighbor for years.  Funny how that came out and I had never thought that Don Amidan might be Nanette Amidan's brother.  It's always interesting to me the thinks I learn as life goes on. 

I love reuniting with friends and acquaintances from years ago.  It's just so fun seeing where everyone is in life and how they have dealt with their "stuff".  It's nice to know that friends are forever!

Jaydan ......my Valentine

Jaydan cracks me up!!!  Last year whenever he wished someone a Happy Birthday he would say: "Happy Escape from Your Mothers Womb Day".  Seeing that over and over I decided to make my own Birthday Greeting to Him.  I found his new born picture and added his wish to it!  I thought I was pretty clever and I think he liked it too.  I love this kid!

I remember Jaydan being as blue and the hospital scrubs when he was born.  His oxygen was being cut off since his cord was in a square knot and wrapped around his neck twice.  I was really glad that I had been induced since I wasn't planning on it at all.  My doctor was going out of town and gave me the choice.  I didn't decide right away but I am very glad I did decide to be induced.  I honestly don't think Jaydan would have made it "out alive" if I would have waited.  I was glad I had monitors on me so the nurse could tell that little Jaydan wasn't getting Oxygen.  The doctor came quickly when they noticed and Jaydan was delivered quickly and he was safe.  He was blue but pinked up pretty quick once they got him some Oxygen.  Jaydan was the perfect kid to have for a 5th child.  He was easy and I could and did take him everywhere with me.  He has always been a joy to have around!  I have always thought Jaydan was a "sweetheart" and being born on Valentines Day has been appropriate!

I am so thankful for the memories that I have of my children's birthdays.  I am thankful for their lives and the joy and happiness they have brought into mine!  I love being each one of my kids mom!!!

Jaydan's Birthday Dinner

True to tradition we took Jaydan out to dinner for his birthday.  We decided to get a few pictures before since it's everyone's favorite thing to do.....

Jaydan had to work and go to school on his birthday (so fun growing up) and so we went out the day after to celebrate this kid.  Jaydan is such a happy kid it's fun being around him.  He chose to go to Tepanyaki's this year and so that's where we went.  We waited for awhile but I enjoy watching people and so that's what I did....the Restaurant had a TV with a college basketball game on and so that's what the guys watched.  It was a nice evening with Jaydan.  I love having this individual time with each of our kids.  If I knew we were going to do this we might have spread the birthdays out a little better....Oh heck ignorance is bliss a lot of the time and we make it work out.

I bet I've never mentioned that Tepanyaki's makes me sick just about every time I go there.  I love it but no matter what I order my tummy hurts after eating it. (thank goodness for gas stations with restrooms)

Be Mine....Valentine

Larry sent me Flowers today so I could enjoy them for Valentines.  I love the Flowers and was really excited when the knock came at the door and Kimi said: "Mom you got flowers".  I know many women don't like flowers since they die & cost so much.....they would rather have chocolate or $$$.....but I really like getting flowers!  I saw many Valentine gifts of chocolate and I can honestly say I don't miss getting chocolate.  (I think it's because I always have it anyway....I don't usually buy myself flowers) I love the guy that sent them to me!!!  Larry just makes me smile!  I love his attention and he will forever be my Valentine!!!

Girls Bowling Day

Today was the Girls Bowling Day.  It's a memorial for a lady that some people do every year.  My girls and I have been attending for about four years now.  It's a fun thing to do together.....it's a funny thing to do together. We laugh a lot and mostly at each other....some things aren't funny to everyone which makes it even funnier to me.  The thing that wasn't funny today lasted until the first game ended then it was over and we all enjoyed ourselves again. teehee   The turn out for this is really good...the bowling alley gets packed.  Everyone gets a ticket that is drawn so everyone gets a prize and then we all get a good lunch too.   So it's fun to attend.

I like all the things I mentioned but I love being with my girls the most.  I love my girls and love having each one of them in the family.  Each one teaches me so much and it's fun being all of them together. I love watching them interact and enjoy each other too.  I have to share a little something because I think it's cute......Kimi doesn't really like bowling and hasn't really enjoyed this little tradition and even missed last year.  She'd rather sleep in and I don't blame her but this year she decided that since she was really "my child" she wanted to be in the picture.  It has bothered her when I have had pictures with her sis in laws since I didn't give birth to them.  I'm glad something bothered her enough that she wanted to join us.  Oh and speaking of Kimi...the girl won 3rd place in her division this year.  She won the first year she bowled too.  Kimi bowled awesome today and beat us all.  I hope that she will remember that and join us again next year.  I prefer having us all together!  I love these cuties...they are absolutely wonderful in so many ways!

My Eternal Companion

I love this man!  The man who has made my dreams come true....from being a mom to swimming with the Dolphins.  Larry has spoiled me throughout our life together.  If I really wanted something I usually got it...even when I didn't think we could afford it. (good thing I knew our limits and haven't wanted a lot)  Larry is a great man.  I love sitting back and looking at who he really is.  He's a man of strength and wisdom.  He's honest with his fellow men.  He's kind and caring and sensitive.  He's loving and shows his love to everyone.....others feel it!  He's a good business man.  He treats others fairly.  He's a good leader.  He's smart and has a great memory....it use to be that all his business facts and numbers were in his head only...thank goodness they are on paper and recorded now.  He's a man of God.  He loves the Lord and follows Him.  I really love that about Larry.  He's always been that way but has gotten stronger since becoming a Bishop and having to rely on the Lord to lead the Ward.

Mine and Larry's Spirits match up wonderfully.  We have the same goals and desires for the Eternities. We both want our family together for ever and we both want to be with Heavenly Father again in the Highest Kingdom....we need each other to get there.  Larry is a wonderful Eternal Companion and I'm glad that we were both in the same Courtship and Marriage Class so we could meet.  Life has been good to me and Larry is one of the Biggest Blessings in my life!  I LOVE LARRY!