Robbie Hunter

Robbie Hunter passed away a week ago.  I was so sad and shocked to hear of his passing.  Robbie was just a little guy when we started going to Lake Powell with the Hunter family.  We watched him grow up.  He was a great guy and today he was put to rest.  I adore the entire Hunter family.  They love us Ropelato's and we feel and know it.  I hope they feel and know that we love them too.

Angie is really struggling because Robbie was her go to guy.  They were close and Robbie has always been a wonderful big brother to Angie and a fantastic Uncle to her kids, especially Nicole. Nicole's dad died just after she was born and Robbie filled that empty spot.  He was a kind man.

Cody and his cute wife, Caralee, always make Larry and I feel like the perfect parents. (we're not but give our best effort)  They always compliment us and I know they look up to us.  They are great parents to their really cute boys.

TY approached me at the viewing and gave me the biggest hug ever.  I am pretty sure we all mean so much to each other.

I'm sad for the Hunter family but I am happy for Rob.  He was a good man.  He was a great son, brother, hubby and daddy. Rob helped a lot of people better their own lives.  He believed in others and made a difference.  Even though he has passed the things he taught others will be carried on.  Rob left a good legacy.

Celebrating Crystal

Well I was finally able to take Crystal out for her birthday that was May 3.  She had her daughters wedding that she was focusing on and so it's taken us this long. Actually this almost didn't happen.  We had made plans to get a pedicure and go to lunch and then her other daughter was suppose to have work off and was going to help Crystal with some things.  Crystal actually cancelled on me but called me this morning to see if I had made other plans.  Her daughter was called in to work.  I hadn't except that now I had a funeral that I hadn't planned on. (we thought that there was only going to be graveside services for Robbie)  We had time for a pedicure but had to make lunch quick.

We just went up to T Nails in Roy since it was closer to Ogden where the funeral was being held.  It was nice but I still really like 99 Nails in Syracuse best.  Crystal and I had a good time chatting and being pampered.  We really didn't have much time after our pedicures and so we just went next door to Panda Express and got lunch.  I kind of hurried through mine and didn't up leaving until 2:00 which is when the funeral was suppose to start.  Larry was saving me a place on the back row so I knew I would be okay.

I'm grateful for this friend of mine.  She saved me years ago.  I had gone through some hurtful things and didn't want to invest in friendships anymore.  I just didn't feel like putting forth the energy it takes to have good friends.  I still had plenty of good friends but I wasn't going out of my way to make more.  I was done for a minute.  Crystal changes that.  She invited me to go walking with her and actually wanted to spend more time with me.  We had been friends but because of her we started doing more together.  She brought me out of my funk and I appreciate her for that.

Crystal is such a fun, kind, thoughtful friend.  I consider her and her family...my family.  I love her!

Thursday Happenings

I woke up and went to the store right off...even before showering.  I usually never leave before showering but I really needed new razors and wanted to use them.  I needed some ingredients for the salad and treats I needed to make for SNAP closing social.  I came home and made everything and then got ready for the day.   

When Natalie text me that Mya had a concert I was thrilled that I could go.  Natalie picked me up and we drove together.  We got some good seats and enjoyed the cute program that the third grade put on.  Mya was excited for this concert.  You could tell that it was fun for her.  I really enjoy watching my grands as they grow and learn.

I had planned on going to Zaden's baseball game but it was cancelled because of the cold weather.  I was okay with that though because I was going to drag Carla with me and she isn't fond of the cold.  I did take Carla with me to Robbie Hunter's viewing.  She sat in the car and I ran in.  There was a long line and so I went right to where the family was and avoided the line.  Robbie passed away last week from a stroke or heart attack.  He was found on his bathroom floor.  He had told John and LaDawn that he wasn't feeling good when he left their house the night before he was found.   His wife was dressed in a U of U t-shirt and jeans.  That seemed so strange in that setting.  Robbie was also in his U of U gear including a hat. I can honestly say I've never seen anything like it.

We had our closing social at SNAP.  We just ate, because this group likes to eat.  I collected permission slips and handed out papers for camp.  A new gal came and is going to go to camp.  It's ok though because I had to plan on everyone being there because I couldn't get exact commitments until tonight.  I should have enough crafts and things for even the new gal.  I'm excited for camp but I will will relieved when it is over.

For not having anything really on the calendar, except the closing social it ended up being a busy day.  I've noticed that is how this entire month has been.  I didn't have much planned but a lot of things have sure happened.

A Relaxing Kind of Day

I loved being able to go to the Temple this morning.  I always enjoy starting my day off at the Temple.  It just gives me peace and fills me with love which is a fabulous way to start off the day and week.  The name I remember today was Precious.  It's fun and interesting hearing different names from past generations.

I promised Nicki that I would take her to Fiiz to get a drink since she has never been there before.  She texted me a few times during the week to make sure that I was still able to.  I think she'd like me to take her every week but I don't like being that committed and truth is....sometimes Nicki drives me batty.  She talks even more than me and that's a whole lot. ☺ She tells me things I prefer not knowing.  I care about her though and I know her life isn't easy and so I will show kindness and take her out every once in awhile.

Larry suggested we go to the movie.  He just doesn't want to be home for his dad to tell him what to do.  It's sad that our age we are still manipulated by our parents.  He's had enough for a minute and so I looked up some movies.  I chose The Fate of the Furious only because I thought it was a movie that Larry would like.  We had the entire theater to ourselves until the movie started, then two other people that we happened to know came in.  Their seats were right by ours.  I thought that was kind of funny.  It was fun getting out and relaxing with the family.  We did invite Kimleighel and Jared to join us.  It was nice to see Larry relax for a minute too.  I think he's trying to kill himself by working himself to death. (I'm not kidding)

Celebrating Crystal

The Hooper Honey's went to lunch at Applebee's today to celebrate Crystal's birthday.  Her birthday was the 3rd but she was busy with her daughters wedding and so we waited.  We missed Tammy, who is vacationing in England.  I wonder if she even thought of us? ☺  I think Kari must have been working or tending some cute grands and we missed her too.  Those that came had a good time.  Heck, we always do.  It was fun hearing Lorraine talk about her cute missionary and some of the very cool things that have happened to her.  Crystal told us all about the wedding and the things she learned.  Kellie shared her lesson for Relief Society about a cute rag doll that she made.  I wish I would have heard the whole lesson because it sounded fantastic.  I love these fun ladies and I'm glad our birthdays are coming around again because then we make time to get together.

I loved running some errands with Crystal and getting to visit with her more.  She drove me today because I was going to drive Madi's car home from getting a repair.  The repair took a little longer than planned.  It was fun though spending a little extra time together.  I really enjoyed it.  I get to take Crystal out on Friday so that the two of us can celebrate her.  I love spending time with my awesome friends.

Kellie gave us all homemade fudge today because she is so awesome.  Then when I text her to thank her she told me that she really wanted to help with Jared's farewell.  Her and Lorraine have both offered but I really haven't thought much of it.  I should though because it's approaching soon.  I  got a little teary eyed and accepted her offer.  I'm trying to be better at receiving.  I have the best friends!

my hand

Looky....Looky....after years of peeling, cracking, itching and scratching, my hand is pretty much back to normal.  It still itches occasionally and when it does I put coconut oil or the medicine on it...depending on how bad it is.  I'm thrilled that for the most part it has healed. I'm still not sure what it was all about but I believe it was stress of things I have no control over.  I still get stressed over those kind of things but hopefully can release the stress another way.  I just wanted to document this because it seemed forever.

Mother's Day

I am one who loves Mother's Day!  I don't even get it when I hear that others don't love it.  I guess I have always only focused on the positive things about Mother's Day.  It's a celebration of all that women do.  I know for certain it was not meant to be a day to feel guilty or inadequate. I believe we all do our best and that our best is enough.  I enjoyed mother's day before I was ever a mom.  I have always loved celebrating all mother's....and we all have them.  Mother's day did change for me when I became a mom.  Being a mom was always my biggest dream.  I loved playing with my baby dolls from the time I could walk.  I always dreamed of having my own children and loving them so much.  I was blessed to have that dream come true.....seven times even!  I adore my children.  I have been the best mom that I knew how to be to each of them.  Each one of my children have enriched my life like only they could.

Today we went to Braxton's church again because he was speaking.  I loved the look on Sadie's face when she saw us at her church.  Her mouth was opened and grinning with such a look of happy surprise.  I loved Braxton's talk and poem that he wrote.  His poem was about Ninja moms and made me smile.  His talk compared women to Christ.  It sure made me feel so grateful that I am a women and a mother.

We had pizza and pop at our house.  Our kids came and celebrated with us.  Kevin and Julie chose to enjoy their day at home since it was the twins birthday.  I just loved being together.  I love carrying on the pizza tradition that Larry's mom started many years ago.  Being together is my favorite.