Celebrating Mal

I was so lucky today that I also got to take Mallory to lunch right on her birthday.  Kathy was watching her grands and couldn't make it and so we are meeting again on Wednesday. I really cherish Mal.  I love are good talks.  I love how deep and honest we can be with each other.  We can and do share whatever we want.  I know I can trust Mal with anything and I also know that she always has great advice.  I look forward to celebrating many more birthday together.  It takes a long time to grown old friends and Mal is one of them.  It has nothing to do with age...only years.

I was the Lucky Duck

Today we only had three players but we still had a great time.  We played a few rounds of 5 Crowns and I was the Lucky Duck and won both times.  Carla made us a yummy lunch and Julie shared her roll recipe with us.  This day is so much more than a day reserved for playing games.  It's really a day reserved for friendship.

On our way to Carla's, Julie noticed four deer off the road.  I stopped and turned around for a picture.  Hooper has a lot of deer roaming around and eating the nice gardens that people have planted.  They don't bother us and so I like seeing them.

Sunday Fun

I love Sundays.  I love having the grown up kids and grands come over.  I really like it when we take the time to play games together.  That doesn't happen often because the little ones usually need to get home so they can go to bed.  Tonight Braxton brought Speak Out.  I couldn't help but smile and laugh out loud.  I have been looking at this game on the internet and watching for it to be available so I could order it.  Braxton and Jaydan both own it and so I'm not going to buy it.  It's funny.  The mouth guards are hilarious and make it really hard to pronounce the phrases.  I like how the mouth guards expose the teeth and how nice everyone's looked.  Those braces were worth it. ☺

We were missing Trichelle and Justin's families tonight but we sure enjoyed those that came.  I seriously love my family.

Tonight Sadie came in and ran to me all excited.  Those are the simple joys of life.  Jordyn made sure she got some lap time with me.  I love these little ones and how their cuteness overflows.  The twins are smiling a lot now...they are so cute!  Kamryn is always game for fun and loves playing with the adults.  My kids amaze me at how cool they are and I feel blessed to be their mom and the other mother to their spouses.  I love them all!  We are a very blessed family and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't thank Heavenly Father for my wonderful family.

Homecoming

Jared is such a good kid.  I think he's so cute and one of the kindest people born.  He is also very responsible.  Jared took Ashley to Homecoming and not once did he ask Larry or I for help to pay for any of it.  He went out and bought him some new slacks, bow tie and suspenders, and even shoes.  He paid for everything which really impresses me.  I know it had to have cost him a couple hundred $$$ and he never hinted or complained or asked for help.  The only time he did ask for help was when he forgot his dance ticket.  He had left it in his back pack and asked me to bring it to him while they were at dinner.  I was half way there when Jared called Kimi and told her he also needed a change of clothes for after the dance.  We turned around and got those things for him.  Ok...so as far a responsible he is but he might be a little forgetful.

I was kind of glad he forgot his ticket so I was able to see their dates.  I love seeing kids dressed up and having fun.  Ashley looked cute and so did everyone else.  I figured I might have embarrassed Jared a little by having him let me take a picture of him and his cute date...but that was the only consequence.  I'm glad Jared is making some fun memories from attending school.

Kimi made dinner

Kimleighel asked me if she could make dinner tonight.  Of course I accepted her offer. I get tired of making dinner.  She knew exactly what she wanted to make and so we went to the store for chicken and asparagus.  One of my special needs friends brought us yummy peaches and so Kimi used them to complete her meal.  It was so nice having Kimi prepare dinner.  It was delicious!

Celebrating Kari

Kari had her birthday almost a month ago and we finally got together today to celebrate it.  Kari decided to go to GriDeli's .  I got ready and headed there.  I should have got there right on time but for some reason I drove right past it.  As I was driving I kept thinking "this is further than I thought".  When I could almost see Smith and Edwards I realized GriDeli's wasn't further than I thought but I was!  Holy Moly!  I ended up getting there last and about 10 minutes late.  I'm not sure how I missed it.  It's a busy place!

We had a really nice visit today.  I like it when we share the real things in our life.  We all have stuff but I think there are so many times that we keep the things that make us grow bottled up.  For some reason we don't feel like it's right to share with others. I think sharing is good because it let's you know you are not alone.  Everyone has stuff!  We visited for hours before Kellie had to leave and then we visited for another hour.  Also, I think when you really share your feelings with your friends it strengthens the friendships.  I have a deeper love for the friends that share things and I suppose that is because I know them better. I adore these friends and I am glad that we were finally able to celebrate beautiful Kari!

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday! 

A little feast without the calories!! 

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

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Breakfast ~ What is your life quote? Happiness is a Choice...YOURS!

Lunch ~ What is your favorite thing to do on a date? I love going out to dinner and just talking. (and not cooking)  I also love going on drives especially in the fall.

Dinner ~ What do you eat for dinner most frequently? We eat a lot of pasta and chicken.

Midnight Snack ~ If your life were a newspaper what would the top story be this week? Busy Gramma Is Forced to Slow Down! This week I came down with a cold and a cough.  Coughing gags me and I often end up throwing up without warning.  It's embarrassing and gross. 

Recipe for the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for the week?) Be Grateful!  This week a hurricane passed through Washington Terrace where I grew up.  It was awful but no one was really hurt.  It made me think of all the prayers said that day...."that we will be safe."  Heavenly Father hears our prayers and even the things we repeat every day.  I am also grateful for the good health I usually enjoy.  When I get sick it shocks me and makes me realize how blessed I truly am.

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