Wonderful Wednesday

I started today off by going to the Temple.  Have I mentioned how much I enjoy going to the Temple every Wednesday morning? It's such a wonderful place to be any time we can make it.

I came home and Carla came over and we weeded a section of my yard.  Under my front room and kitchen windows was terrible.  The weeks were thick and thriving.  We got rid of them and put down some preen and sprayed a few tough roots.  It looks so good.  I am so thankful for Carla and her willingness to help me out.  She loves that kind of work and loves helping others.  Larry was happy that he didn't have to do it.  Heck, I was happy that Larry didn't have to do it.  He works hard all day and I think he needs a little break when he gets home.  It made me feel good to get that much done.

Carla and I were asked to help at the Book Fair at the Elementary School today too.  The school was having a art fair which I guess was pretty awesome.  Local artists brought their paintings and the kids art was displayed as well.  Kimleighel played her cello.  We were there a little early and the PTA President, Cindy P. said she was going to ask Kimi but hadn't.  Kimi loves playing so she went home and got her cello and played for a few minutes.  I know it made Kimi happy.

When our shift at the Book Fair was over I bumped into my cute grands.  They were just going into the book fair and had already had their faces painted.  They are so cute. They had also each painted a shirt with the mustang logo on it.  I think it was screen printed.  I remember screen printing in junior high school.  I made the screen print up even....it was cool. I was glad that I got to see my cute grands.  I was glad that I was able to help at the Book Fair.  I really like helping at my grands schools.  It was a fun and rewarding day for sure!

Memory Lane

These pictures popped up on my memories on Facebook.  This fun day happened in 2012.  I love strolling down memory lane!

Gaming Gals

We had another fun game day with some fun gals.  Today Lorrilee joined us and it was fun seeing her again.  Lorr and I share nieces and have been friends for over 38 years.  Today we played Rummikub and Farkle.  There's a reason I don't take chances.  When I did take a chance playing Farkle, I would "Farkle" and lose all my points.  I might have been the biggest loser today. ;)  I had a great time though regardless if I won or lost.  I really don't care.  However we have a few "Lucky Ducks" and I think we need to bring a duck or chicken to our game days so the winner can have her picture taken with it.  Debbie and Julie were both winners today.

Carla made blueberry muffins for us and I brought some teddy grahams to munch on.  We had a great time and the hours flew by.  Carla doesn't like for me to leave once I'm at her house and so I stayed and had lunch with her and visited for another hour or so. Carla's a sweetie!  I've decided that Mondays are busy now and not just for a few hours.  It's a great way to start a week though...I enjoy my friends.

I was reading Jodi's blog today and made a comment and decided to make it a quote to share.  "Oh the Good We Could Do If We Just Would".  So often we think about doing a kindness for someone but don't get to it.  If we would follow our promptings we really would made a difference...a good difference!

Shelby's getting Married

My niece, Shelby is getting married in a few weeks and so she was "Showered" with Lots of Love and Cool Gifts today.  All my girls except Julie were able to come with me to celebrate Shelby.  Julie has been getting sick with these twins and was down today.  She needs to really rest right now and felt bad that she couldn't come with us.  I was glad that the other girls were their to support our family and Shelby.  It means so much to me.

Shelby is opening the gift we gave her....a pressure cooker.  I told her to make sure she knew how to work it so she doesn't get hurt.  I think pressure cookers are wonderful and had forgot that I have one.  I use to cook with it all the time and got out of the habit.  It's coming back out and will be used again.

I'm excited for Shelby to start this next season of her life.  It's fun and there are lots of adventures waiting for her to experience.

Celebrating Kamryn

I got to pick this cutie up from school so we could celebrate her turning eight which is happening next week.  I liked having so much time with Kamryn.  We went to Toy's R Us and Kam chose a walking Panda as her gift.  We walked all around the store to make sure that is what she wanted.  She was so happy with her choice and even slept with it.  I really love taking the grands shopping.  It's so fun watching them choose their gift.  Since Kam didn't have an after school snack we stopped at Fiiz and got us a drink and cookie.  We sat inside at the bar.  Kam noticed they have chairs like my new ones and a coach to match.

I sure love Kamryn.  Kamryn is such a good big sister.  She's so responsible and smart.  She knew the first presidency of the church when she was three.  I heard her Grandma Lynette tell her they need to work on them again since we have a few new ones now.  Kamryn is brave and dares doing most things.  She won the calf riding contest in Hooper last fall because she wouldn't let go.  She is adventerous and strong.  She does gymnastics and wants to play football.  Kam has so many talents and it's fun watching her as she try everything.

Kamryn enjoys our "one on one" time.  She likes having me to herself.  We tried out the new air mattress I just bought and only the two of us slept in the front room.  (she likes it that way)  We had to get up and get her ready for her early soccer game.  I made her blueberry pancakes and bacon.  She's such a cutie and very appreciative.  I can't believe we are going to have another eight year old...these kids grow up so fast.  I love Kamryn and had a great time celebrating HER!

Lisea's Birthday

I've gotten to know Lisea a lot better this year.  We go to DUP together every month and the Temple every Wednesday.  On the way to the Temple on Wednesday I learned that Lisea was really busy this week making meatballs, Alfredo and Marinara sauces and probably cooking all the noodles for their Ward party they are having on her birthday.  I told her she should buy the meatballs but she doesn't like store meatballs.  Seriously...I would buy them instead of making over 300 for people like me that really don't care.  Lisea likes things to be good though and she is a great cook and so she volunteers to make everything.  Crazy, Cool Girl!

That's when I decided I should do something nice for Lisea and that's when Carla and I went and weeded her flowers.  I wanted to take her to lunch and since she wasn't home on Wednesday we took her today.  I know it make her feel special and I'm glad, because she is.  We went to a few stores while we were out since Carla needed to get a few things.  Carla and Lisea got to know each other a lot better and I think they both might end up volunteering at a Hospital in SLC together holding babies in the NICU!  It makes me happy to have my friends get to know each other better!

We had a good time together!

Grandparents Day

Sometimes the Elementary Schools do fun things that include parents and grandparents.  Today Freedom Elementary had cinnamon rolls for grandparents.  Ivy had called me to see if I would come with her and Zaden.  I went and picked them up bright and early and we went to the school and had our cinnamon rolls together.  I forgot to take cash and so they had to drink water because I didn't have money for chocolate milk. (darn it)  I sure love these cuties and it was fun sitting with them.  Zaden even asked me to walk him to class.

Kamryn also goes to Freedom Elementary and so Ivy went looking for her since she didn't come in the lunch room.  Kam, Julie and Jordyn were sitting right inside the front doors where they were handing out the cinnamon rolls.  I hung out with them for awhile until the bell rang. I left Julie standing in a line to buy a few Ninja Turtle Books from the Book Fair that was also happening.  (smart to invite the grandparents during book fair)

Seeing my grands was a fun way to start off my day.  I sure do love the gramma to these cuties!