Time with Ivy....not enough

Ivy didn't have school like the other kids.....that happens once in awhile since she attends a Charter School.  Trichelle asked if Ivy could come hang out with me....I liked the idea....I like it a lot!  I had some fun plans...including Sushi for lunch.  Things didn't quite work out as planned though because for some reason Daniel didn't have to work all day and he wanted her when he got of which was like 10:00 am.  I was bummed and so was Ivy.  We snuggled in the morning when she came for only a bit and then we decided to go to Breakfast.

It was fun taking my oldest grand to breakfast....we had a good time.

Ivy chose a cute breakfast....however she does love pancakes and these ones even had chocolate chips in them and one blueberry.  Ivy doesn't like blueberries and I was impressed she even noticed it.  I ate it for her.

I didn't think she would have room for dessert but she did.  She ordered Cheese Cake and had no problem eating it.  She's growing and so is her appetite.  I enjoyed the few hours we had together.

We hurried home and started a movie but Daniel came soon after it was started.  Ivy moaned and groaned a little and I let Daniel know he jipped us out of our time today.  I love having my grands over to play.....having grands is delightful and I love being a gramma!

Lorrilee

I have missed my friend and finally had a wonderful visit with Lorrilee today.  I met Lorrilee many years ago when her brother married my sister.  I liked her the moment I met her.  Then years later Larry and I moved our 2 little kids into Lorrilee's ward and that's when I really became friends with her.  So we have been friends for a long time.  I love Lorrilee and admire her so much.  Lorrilee and her hubby just returned from their mission in New Zealand.  I visited with her briefly a few months ago when they returned but that's all.  Since she has returned she found out she had Breast Cancer and has had a few surgeries....the last being a mastectomy just Friday.  Lorr is amazing and has such a wonderful attitude....no wonder she is doing so great.  We were even able to go to lunch and celebrate her birthday which was Thursday, Valentines Day.  We spent many hours together today and I know it meant a lot to Lorr as well as myself.

Lorrilee made me feel good while we were just visiting when she said that when I came in the door it was like having "Sunshine" enter the room.  Ohhhhhhhh.....I had to get up right then and give my dear friend a big hug.  What a wonderful compliment that means so much to this girl. (my school friends have nicknamed me "sunshine" too and I like it!)  Having that said to me makes we want to try even harder to be happy!!!

I loved spending the day with Lorrilee and visiting and sharing our testimonies with each other and laughing and simply enjoying each others company.  I sure love my sweet friend!

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!!!