Bright and Early

I woke and bright and early and went to Trichelle's to watch the grands since Kimleighel is at a conference in Provo.  I had a wonderful time with them.  Behr woke up just as Trichelle was leaving and he looked at little confused when I went to get him up.  I bet he was wondering where Kimi or his mommy were.  I fed him and enjoyed him for awhile before Ivy got up.  Ivy sets her own alarm and gets up and makes her bed and gets ready for school and then today she sweetly woke Zaden up.  I was down checking on Behr because he was swinging and going to sleep and I heard Ivy's voice.  I was planning on waiting a few minutes before waking Zaden up.  When I heard Ivy talking I walked upstairs to see who she was talking to.  I found her sitting by Zaden's bed reading him a story.  Zaden was peeking out of his blanket, kind of leaning over the bed.  My heart just about melt.  I thought that was about the sweetest act of kindness and love ever.  Ivy finished the book and then Zaden got up happily and got dressed.  (I made his bed) Ivy helped Zaden get his cereal and milk too.  I just watched and beamed.  What sweeties!

Behr and I had a good time.  Behr is very mobile and I had to keep bringing him back to his toys.  He liked heading for the stairs and climbing them and is really got at it.  He prefers to be in between the coaches and climbs right over the barricades that are set up to keep him out.  He really liked crawling to a suitcase that has a basket of flowers on it.  It's easy for him to pull himself up and he liked pulling at the flowers.  When I got tired of chasing him I would put him in his activity seat.  He got wore out a few times and took some short naps.  I didn't accomplish anything.  I took a book to read and didn't open it and I also took burpies to crochet and didn't work on them either.  I enjoyed playing with Behr.

We played Patty Cake a few times and he loves when we "roll it" and "pull it" and will giggle and wrinkle his little nose every time.

We went for a walk and Carla stopped by and came with us.  Just as we started my arm started to itch and I looked down and noticed that a bunch of capillaries had popped and were in the shape of a heart.  I think it's so bizarre and do not like it one bit.  I think I'm too young to have this happening!  I might be known for wearing long sleeves all year, or arm sleeves.

I taught Carla how to crochet around some bibs that we went and bought and then I took the boys to my house to play.  Behr stayed up a long time and when he finally did go down it wasn't for long.  Behr loves Zaden and liked doing what he was....playing the Wii.

It was fun watching the kids!  I sure adore them all so much.

I went to SNAP as soon as Trichelle came to get the boys.  I had been wondering about a few things with the production and was going to talk to Angie about them but didn't need to because she answered my questions immediately without me even asking.  I had wondered if I had a place I was suppose to be sitting and also if I was suppose to be helping with anything particular.  I knew the other leaders had been assigned seats and jobs but I didn't think I had.  I had just been making sure the other leaders were helping the kids when needed.  Angie noticed those exact things earlier this day.  She hadn't given me an assignment or chair and made those adjustments.  I was happy about it all.  It's going to be a fun little production.

Spring...a Wonderful Season

I always take pictures of the Beautiful Temple but today I thought I'd take pictures of what I see going in and coming out of the Temple.  The flowers have bloomed and are gorgeous.  This is the time of Spring that I love.  I love after the rains and when the flowers are blooming and baby animals can been seen in the fields.  I love this time of spring when the grass is green and the trees have blossoms of different colors.  Springtime makes my heart happy.  Today at the Temple I learned about names being changed.  Like you could have a Johnson who was John's son and then one of those kids might have a last name of Larson because his father was Lars and it can change over and over.  This kind of name changing has a name but I can't remember it.  I did hear a funny name that made me giggle.  It was a girl and her last name was Redhead.  I always feel the spirit and some from the other side of the veil if I am still and just feel.  It's a wonderful feeling.  I really enjoy starting each Wednesday at the Temple.  I love seeing workers there that I know.  Often I see Mindy Maughn's mom and get a hug from her....that happened today.  I also saw my friend Rhonda Hone as I was going in the Temple she was coming out.  I haven't seen Rhonda for years but recognized her beautiful smile.  I stopped and got a hug from her before going in.  I love my friends from the past and enjoy seeing them again.

Carla and I were planning on walking but after listening to Lisea talk about everything she was doing for her ward party that was happening on her birthday I thought it would be nice to do something for Lisea.  Carla and I went to her house and weeded her flower garden in the front of her house.  It has pretty flowers in it but it had a lot of weeds and so Carla and I got them out.  That was good exercise and I felt so good doing it.  Carla's a sweetie and enjoys that kind of work and so we are going to work on my yard next week.  After weeding Lisea's flowers we decided to get some lunch.  We would have taken Lisea with us but she was having a Root Canal.  We ended up at the Olive Garden because Carla had  a certificate.  It didn't end up costing us anything.  Woo Hoo!

The Pioneer Trails Stake was having a dress rehearsal for their Relief Society Social and a few people had invited me to go with them.  Kathy Moore had invited us at our game day on Monday and that's when I decided I would love to go.  Then Lisea invited me on Wednesday morning and Kathy Orrock called me a few hours before.  I ended up sitting with Kathy Orrock and Kathy Moore ended up resting since she had been gone all day enjoying her daughter and grands in Wyoming.  The play was about the Ten Virgins and was really wonderful.  Sue Winter was the narrator and was fabulous.  She had a few solo's and did such a great job.  I learned that Sue and Alan are moving this weekend.  I knew it was coming but didn't know it was so soon.  I cried a little.  Lorretta was one of the wise Virgins and did an awesome job too.  Everyone did great and the place was decorated perfectly.  They go all out and make everything so nice.  I was glad that I had the opportunity to go since  I don't get to go to our things because they are usually on Thursday nights.

Today was a really great day.  One of those that makes you feel wonderful from the time you get up to the time you go to bed.  Pretty much perfect.

Visiting Teaching and Kids

I got up and made cookies since I was going to visit Crystal and my visiting teachers were coming a little later.  Actually I had frozen cookie dough that I cooked.  The cookies were great and no one complained.  I love giving everyone treats each month.  It makes me happy to do so. I love visiting teaching and I love the sisters I go to and the ones that come to me.  It's been a nice change and I'm loving it.  I have to really watch the time when I go visiting because Crystal and Linda are so easy to talk to and the time will fly right by if I don't watch carefully.  (I didn't watch as well last week when I visited Linda...I was trying to even)

Kimi wanted to go to Jimmy Johns for lunch and so we ran and got us a sandwich. I'm glad that Kimi enjoys hanging out with her mommy.  She's a sweetheart and makes me happy.

On our way home when we drove by the elementary school the kids were out playing and so we looked for Mya.  We spotted her and watched her as we rounded the corner.  Just after turning she spotted us and pointed and started running just as fast as she could.  I pulled right over and got out to go give her a big hug.  While I was hugging her I looked up and saw Barbie's little grand, Ayzlee and so I gave her a hug too.  Then like a magnet little girls gathered.  Soon there were at least 20 little girls gathered around all smiling and cute.  I got a little choked up at their cuteness and my love for little children.  Oh how I love them all...especially the ones that call me gramma.

The Gaming Gals

Today Carla and I started a group that plays games together every week.  Since I like to name my groups of friends I am calling this group the "Gaming Gals".  I think it will be a fun way to start the week.

Today we played 5 Crowns a few times.  I could play this game every week and since it's Carla's favorite we just might. ☺  I invited more gals to come play and hopefully each week we will have more cute faces in our pictures.  This is not a "tick tock the game is locked" group and anyone is welcome to join us.  I always worry just a little about leaving someone out.

Carla loves to host get togethers and is truly the hostess with the mostest.  She had grapes on the table for us to munch on and served little sandwiches too.  She's such a kind and caring gal.  When I suggested we take turns bringing little treats she quickly said she wouldn't mind just doing it every week.  Well....I mind.  I think having it at her house is plenty for her.

Carla, Julie and I went and ran some errands afterwards and so our playing together lasted more than a few hours. I like having fun and doing fun things.  Sometimes that can be a problem though because sometimes others think you are mad at them if you aren't calling them to do something often enough.  That Satan guy always finds an opportunity to mess with a good thing.

Celebrating Braxton and Kelsi

We had a great time taking Kelsi and Braxton to dinner for their birthdays.  Since we celebrate both kids Kelsi chose to go to the Greenery.  I usually go there for lunch but their dinners are really good too.  Braxton and Larry got Burgers and were filled.  We also got a few mormon muffins before our meal came.  I got their salad bar and I think that was the first time, maybe the second, that I have had their salad bar and it was good.  Anyway all our meals filled us up.

Braxton wanted to go bowling too and so we went to Fat Cats.  That is the place to be on a Saturday Night.  People were everywhere and it was fun.  We had a good time bowling. We even bowled with the lights out with just lights on the lanes...that was weird but fun.  Kelsi was the most improved bowler.  She doubled her score from her first game.  She tried something new and it worked.  I had a good time.  I loved the loud music and all the commotion.  I was having so much fun I even tried photo bombing the group next to us when they were leaving and were getting a group picture.  I think I was too late but it was funny trying. ☺

I love these two.  They are so cute together and add so much happiness to our family!

Huntsville BBQ

Jodi and I took advantage of Ogden Restaurant week again today.  We went to the Huntsville BBQ in Ogden.  It was so delicious and it is not a secret.  The place was packed and people hovered over tables to get a seat.  I took Kimleighel with me but she didn't want to be in pictures with us. (she gladly took ours)  I think that is funny as I type this because Kimi is always taking selfies of herself and posting them on Snapchat and Instagram.  I guess we're fun enough to hang out with but too old to have a picture with. ☺  We chose the turkey, cream corn and either steak fries or salad and it was all yummy.  I loved the turkey and would even say it was the best I have ever had.  It was so tender and juicy.  It was a quick lunch date since others wanted our table and Jodi had lots of running to do.  Quick or Not....I enjoyed our time together again.  I ♥ Jodi!

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday! 

A little feast without the calories!! 

Feel free to play along for some yummy fun! Go HERE toJOIN IN!!! 

 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
FAVORITES 

Breakfast ~ What is your favorite quote? Oh My Heck...I LOVE Quotes!  I have so many favorites depending on the day.  Here's one I made up, one that makes me happy all over, and one simple and profound!

 

Lunch ~ What's you favorite line from any movie? I love the Movie Elf and a lot of lines from it but my favorite is probably ..... "I just like to Smile, Smiling is My Favorite"

Dinner ~ What is your favorite weird food combination? I actually tried peanut butter on a dill pickle and liked it.  Peaches and Cream flavoring in a Coke is good!  Toasted tuna fish sandwich and tomato soup.

Midnight Snack ~ What is your favorite time of day? I think that depends on the day.  I enjoy mornings and get the most done in the mornings.  I find myself resting in the afternoons if I get a chance, so afternoons are nice.  I like the evenings because the family is home and we are together.  I love bed time and being done for another day!

Recipe for the Week ~  (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for the week?)  Be Happy with the Things You Do Accomplish!  some times I think we focus too much on what we didn't get done instead of all the things we did.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥