Saturday
I Am Thankful
Friday
It's a New Year!
I plan on attending the Temple weekly and reading my scriptures daily with the family and by myself. I plan on listening to the Spirit and being directed by Him. I plan on writing a book about Jared's story since the fictional book that was written could really confuse people on what really happened. I have an idea of what I'd like in the book and so I'd better be the one who writes it. I plan on helping my mom and doing her scrapbook that she asked me to do. I plan on being kinder and more positive. I decided that I will not talk about the negative things that have happened in my life but only the lessons learned from them. I feel so terrible when I speak unkindly. I plan on trying to understand others instead of being offended or hurt by others actions or words. I plan on smiling and feeling the Happiness that life brings each day. I plan on counting my blessings! I plan on Enjoying 2016 with my Family and Friends!
Thursday
Happy New Years Eve
I LOVE Our Family Tradition of going Bowling with the Jones Family. We started spending New Years Eve together when our kids were young. We have made so many fun memories over the years and I am glad that we still are doing this with our grands now.
We use to try go to different bowling alleys but now we reserve the bowling alley in Morgan. It's a great way to go. We get to have the place to ourselves for two hours. We can bring our treats and just have fun. The owner, Keith is a great guy. This year he has a beard and little Macie called him Ho Ho...he does look like Santa. It's fun meeting together and bowling and visiting and catching up.
Our families really enjoy each other. We have camped together and use to share a time share on a house boat at Lake Powell. Our kids had fun growing up together and now their kids are playing together making memories. Tonight the girls were dressing up and playing so cute together. When it was time to leave there were some moans and groans.
Everyone made it bowling this year. I enjoy remembering back over the years and seeing how much Vicky's grands change from year to year. Brock just keeps getting taller...he's 6'4. Brock is just 3 months older than Jared but has always been so much bigger. Both families have a few new little's this year. They are all so cute.
I can't help but get a little emotional now since Dave has passed. He is the one that started reserving Morgan Lanes and he is greatly missed. Vicky is such an example. She is so strong and smart. She has so much going on but seems to be handling it as good as anyone could. We admire and adore sweet Vicky.
My grands borrowed my camera and had a little fun with it. These three make me smile. They are cute and goofy and silly and completely wonderful. I'm glad they all enjoy each other.
This year it was our turn to have the dinner and games at our house. I left the Christmas Decorations up and even the balloons from Larry's party. Larry thought I should and so I did. In fact, Larry doesn't think I should worry about putting the Christmas Decorations away for a while. I think I will but not sure when. Brook shared a memory of coming to my house to play while Vicky and I crafted. Vicky and I use to craft together a lot. I don't craft too much these days. I think it's because I keep my old things and because I can't see as well to do it. I'm glad Brook remembered and shared with us. I enjoyed listening to Nick talk about his kids and their differences....it's fun seeing these kids parent. We have good kids and for that I am thankful.
Most of the families left around 10:00 because the babies needed to go to bed and prefer their own beds. We had a few stay though and so we played 5 Crowns and it lasted right up until Midnight. Cindee had brought us lots of party horns and so we stepped out into the freezing night and blew those to bring in the New Year. We visited with Vicky a little longer while her car warmed up. We sure enjoy Vicky. I pray for her. She is a great example and really is pushing forward with a smile.
Wednesday
Alexi and Nate
I had only met Nate once and so I watched him today and I liked what I saw. I believe he knows that he is blessed to have this cute girl as his wife. He was tender and got a bit teary a few times. I like him!
I had the honor and privilege to share a few thoughts at the luncheon that they had. Alexi called me the other day and asked me if I would. As soon as she asked me I started crying because I felt so honored. I did a little better today while sharing some thoughts but did get a little teary when I told Alexi how much our family adored her and was so happy for her. I felt very blessed to have the opportunity to share my thoughts about Alexi. She only had her cute sister Shay and me share a few things...so ya...I feel special.
I love Tonya and Marks family and their cute grands and the ones that have married into to the Coy family. It's so rewarding to see our kids grow up to be awesome adults. We're excited for Alexi and Nate....fun times are headed their way.
Monday
Celebrating Larry
Larry had bought hamburger and made some big patties for everyone to enjoy. The guys got full on just one and I couldn't even finish half of one. They were good. One of the things Larry wanted was a Birthday cake so he could have the grands help him blow out the candles. I made a cake and put 57 candles on it....I placed them to look like "57" or else it might have looked like a bon fire. haha The grands were excited to help him blow out all his candles and our home smelled pretty smokey for a few minutes afterwards. Larry's mom also brought Larry a cake but it was a round cake and I'm not sure all the candles would have fit. (joking)
We loved having our kids and grands over again. I love all the noise and action while they are here. (maybe Larry doesn't even notice there is noise and a lot of action) The guy makes me laugh and that is one of the reasons I fell in love with him. Laughing is one of my favorite things to do and there is plenty of reasons to laugh being married to Larry. He's a jokester.
Larry is 57 Woo Hoo!
It's Larry's birthday today! This guy is seriously one of the best ever born! He is funny and makes others laugh all the time. He is a really hard worker....at his shop or on the farm the guy seldom sits still. He is kind and always thinks of others. He is generous and likes to help others. He is spiritual and studies hard to know Heavenly Father and Jesus. He likes to makes my dreams come true and has done a really good job at it. My life is a happy one because of Him! I'm happy that this year he was able to find a truck that he has been looking for for years. He deserves to have some of his dreams come true as well.
People are drawn to Larry. I think there are many who think they are Larry's favorite because he just has a way of making others feel loved. I have heard others say that Larry is their best friend and I know it's because of his caring heart and the interest he shows to others. Larry is kind and wonderful and I'm glad that he is celebrating another birthday!
Hooray for Birthdays! Hooray for Larry! Hooray for Eternity!
Friday
A Very Merry Christmas
Last night after the grands had gone home, Larry, Jaydan, Kimleighel, Jared and I sat down and watched a few Christmas Movies. We watched Christmas Card and The Grinch! It was a fun way to end a wonderful Christmas Eve. The kids went to bed and Larry and I assisted Santa. Not long after we had gone to bed, Jared came down and said that Kevin and Santa needed assistance at gramps and so he went to help out. I like assisting Santa....it makes me truly happy and I feel wonderful.
Jared got home after a few hours and then a few hours later it was time to get up to feed the cows. The cows got an extra bale since it was Christmas....I wonder if they knew.
We had to wait a few hours to go to Trichelle's because it was Ivy's year to be at her dad's for Christmas morning. We went before going to my moms. Ivy got some new books and a Science kit. Zaden got some books that go along with the computer games he loves to play and a really big Lego set. The family got a remote control helicopter and they are going to go on a ski trip. Behr has so many new jammies that instead of wearing jammies he was in a little Santa suit for Christmas. What a cutie! Behr got a musical play seat. He can sit and play with things all around the seat and his feet tap on musical bars when he moves them...very cute.
We didn't make it to see what Sadie got because between their running and ours we couldn't make it work out. We all decided it was okay this year since Sadie didn't really care or know. I had Kelsi send me a few pictures of her though and I can tell she was pretty happy with her first Christmas.
Those that could make it decided to meet at my mom's at 2:18. Susan and a few of her kids decided to come at that time too. Bennett is here for a visit and so him and his honey were there too. It was fun and the house was full but mom loved it! My mom buys all year for her great grands when she volunteers at the elementary school. She gives them all books and fun stuff. The little girls got babies and they all loved them. Her grands and kids get cards and $$$ which is greatly appreciated. My mom has always made Christmas so much fun. She had sandwich makings for everyone and we all enjoyed visiting and eating until everyone had to leave. I love my mom's house and the people that frequent there. I love my Sister and her kids and grands. I love my brothers and their friends. I know my dad was close by and probably really glad he was on the other side of the veil with all the noise and chaos going on. He didn't care for all the confusion but my mom seemed to enjoy it. My dad was missed but thought of...always thought of. I loved it and again had thoughts of "I LOVE CHRISTMAS" going through my mind.
On the way home we dropped off Trichelle's families gifts and then went to visit Mom and Clark. Trichelle doesn't like leaving on Christmas and has so many visitors coming and going anyway. It's nice for her to stay home and keep things as simple as possible. Mom and Clark appreciated our visit and we really do need to make more of an effort throughout the year to visit our parents. Heck...I'm going to want my kids visiting me and so I'd better set a good example.
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