Babies make a Busy Day Fun

Waking Up to the Little's is Pretty Wonderful!  We are having a cousin sleepover with these two this week.  Kevin and Julie took Kamryn on a cruise Wednesday and so we get to enjoy Jordyn until Sunday night. A few weeks ago Braxton looked at our calendar and asked if we could watch Sadie too.  Him and Kelsi got a trip to Las Vegas and would rather not drag Sadie along.  I wasn't sure how we would do having two little ones so little.  There was still other things on the calendar as well.  Kimi said she would help in the evenings since I have SNAP and the Temple this week.  I'm so thankful for my kids and their help....they are so good.  So we agreed and have two cutie pies at our house.

I love having them and I love that they reach for me when I'm around.  That makes my gramma heart smile. ☺  I did take them each to day care today because I had bowling and besides I think it's good for them to have their normal schedule as much as possible.  They enjoy daycare and both of them reached for their teachers when I took them.  They each made me smile when they turned and reached again for me and wanted me to take them back.  I don't feel bad leaving them though because I know they are loved and taken care of and do well with their schedules.

I was happy to pick them up though and see their cute smiles again.  Sadie and Jordyn are such cute babies and are pretty good.  Kimi does a great job getting Sadie Lou to sleep and I really appreciate her for that.  Both babies sleep through the night.....Big Bonus!

Tonight for SNAP our cute friends from Heartbound came and did a program for us.  Two of them spoke to the group about being so special and how they make those around them feel so good and loved.  The other one talked about being positive and looking for the good things.  The Spirit was strong and felt wonderful!  I love these ladies and the message they share along with their testimonies.  Larry, Carla and Robin came with me tonight.  I was glad they were there and able to get a feel for what I get to experience all the time. It was fun to share this night with them.

Carla took Larry and I for pizza after since none of us were able to eat before.  Carla is a sweetie and a wonderful friend. Robin drove separate and went home.

My Best Bowling Day

My Best Bowling Day

Today I bowled better than I ever have.  I reached my average every single game and I don't think I have ever done that.  All three games were good.  I started off with a 203!  That game should have been higher but after throwing my first ball in the 10th frame and hitting 9 pins which put me over 200 I got so excited that I missed the last pin standing. (it was the 10 pin which is hard for me regardless)  I don't think I have gotten a 200 game for a few years and so I was very happy.  Usually after a good game I blow it and can't bowl good again but today for some reason I was able to get a 163 the second game and a 177 the third!  Woot Woot!  Giving me a total of 543!  That's really good for me and so of course I wanted to document it!  It may never happen again, so there ya go!

Lunch with Mya

Today Hooper Elementary invited Grandparents to eat lunch with their cute grands.  Mya was so excited which made me so excited.  She didn't like the lunch choices and so she brought her lunch.  I knew she was bringing her lunch so I brought mine too....in a brown paper sack.  For those of you that might not know that's how we took lunches to school when I was a kid...which by the way I never did.  I always ate school lunch.

It was fun having lunch with my cute girl and all the other grandparents and kids.  The PTA at Hooper is doing such a good job.  They work so hard....I know because for many years I served in the PTA. (president elect first, then president, then secretary, then something with less responsibility...the Principle noticed I was fading out.  I had fun serving while I did.)

I enjoyed the little time Mya and I had together. I even stayed out with her on the playground until it was time for her class to go back inside.  I sure do love my cute grands.  I'm happy that the schools do things that include the grandparents every now and then.

Taggart's for Lunch

The "Sista's" met for lunch today and we went to Taggart's.  The food is yummy but the treats are the best ever!  Carla and I shared a piece of carrot cake...a $5.99 piece of carrot cake.  It was huge and we still have half of it left.  It's the frosting that makes it so delicious and Taggarts adds almond to their cream cheese frosting...yumm!  I kind of really like these gals!  Actually I really, really like these gals!  Truth is...I love these gals!  Good Friends care about each other no matter where you are on your journey.  Good Friends listen to each other and support each other.  I know that I could count on each of these gals at any time and I'm pretty sure they know they can count on me.

I love the memories we have of our lunches at Taggarts.  I believe today is the first time that I didn't use the men's restroom there and that's because I didn't use any restroom.  We enjoy the peacocks and love watching them wander around...they're pretty.

In the picture of Jodi and Kathy at the treat counter I love that I caught Jodi laughing out loud!  We do that alot.  I also love that there is an "orb...angel"  on her head right by her face.  I like to believe that it is Davaleen.  I'm sure she is still very close by...I miss her!  I am so blessed!

Spaghetti

Grandpa gave Behrenger his first spaghetti tonight.  (that's why gramma gets to tend more)

Feeling the Spirit

I know I don't always post about everyone's baptism but I had many thoughts today and wanted to share.  Today Brittney was the only child being baptized but the Chapel was almost as full as it is on Sundays.  There were so many family and friends there to show their love and support to Brittney and her family.  I felt the spirit so strong just walking in the Chapel.  Most of my kids were there and the few that weren't were working.  I love how supportive our family is...even extended family.  I felt the spirit a few more times before Brittney was actually baptized....I love feeling the spirit and having it testify to me that things are true and right.  When Scott was ready to baptize his baby the spirit over came him and filled the entire room where everyone was tightly together.  It was awesome watching Scott perform this sacred ordinance.

I had been thinking of Scott lately and a few times I was able to be there for him.  One time when Scott was single and lived by himself he got really sick.  I can't remember what was wrong but he came and stayed at our house so that I could help him.  I know I didn't do much for him but it sure made me feel good that he trusted me to come to our house.  I do remember him calling my name during one of the nights because he was experiencing heart burn or something like that.  I do think I knew what to do and how to help him that time.  It was a privilege to me to take care of Scott.  Then when Scott and Erin were married he asked me if I would sit in the "mother" chair that was reserved for his mom since Donna hadn't been endowed.  I was so honored to be there for him.  I love Scott and his darling little family.  I met Scott when he was still little and have watched him grown into an awesome man.

Scott was just called to serve as the Bishop of his ward a few weeks ago.  That calling says a lot about a person and I will have him and his family in my prayers because it is not an easy calling at all. I know Erin and his girls will be very supportive because they are all so wonderful.  Erin has had many leadership callings and has been prepared to support her hubby.  They will all do a good job because they always strive to do what is right and they are a close family.

Our family sure does love this family.  We enjoyed camping with them at Cherry Hills a few years back and we also enjoy having them join us for our Thanksgiving Celebrations.   I love their cute girls who all love taking care of the little babies and are really good at sports.  Fun Family!

***there was a little discussion in Scott's back yard of the proper way to say Ropelato.  I have always thought it was funny that it is pronounced differently by the family. ☺

Larry and I finished the day off by going to the Temple.  We just happened to get into the same session as our home teacher who was there with his son who is getting married on Thursday.  It was nice being at the Temple with my hubby.  I think it will become a weekly thing for us.