Thankful...

I am thankful for so many things! I have a wonderful life and I am so so blessed. I have amazing children,that I love so much and would do anything in the world for. They teach me something everyday. They are my HAPPY DAY! I have 2 beautiful Daughters-in-Law, that I love and I love how much they love my sons. . I have a wonderful son-in-law that is always willing to help me when I need help. I have 8 (soon to be 9) of the most amazing grandchildren. They make me HAPPY...I love their innocence and enthusiasm for life. I love that every time they see me they yell GRANDMA! and come running to hug me. What could be better than that?
I was blessed to have a wonderful man as my Father. He was such an example of goodness, humilty, kindness, and patience. I miss him terribly. I am blessed with a loving mother and 2 sisters and 2 brothers that are not only my siblings but my best friends. I have a great job and great people that I work with. I love to go to work and I love my job! I am thankful for friends, and I am thankful for my knowledge of our Savior Jesus Christ and I know that all things are possible through him. I hope that you all have a very very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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The Keepers...

I grew up in the 60's with practical parents. A mother, God love her, who washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, then reused it. She was the original recycle queen, before they had a Name for it... A father who was happier getting old shoes fixed than buying new ones.
Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now, Dad in trousers, golf shirt and a hat, and Mom in a house dress, broom in one hand and dish-towel in the other. It was the time for fixing things. A curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress, things we keep.

It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing, eating, renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant affluence. Throwing things away meant you knew there would always be more.

But then my Father died, and on that clear summer's night, in the warmth of the hospital room, I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any more. Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away...never to return. So... While we have it.. it's best we love it... And care for it.... And fix it when it's broken.... And heal it when it's sick.

This is true... For family.... And old cars... And children with bad report cards..... Dogs and cats with bad hips.... And aging parents..... And grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. Some things we keep. Like a best friend that moved away or a classmate we grew up with.

There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special...... And so, we keep them close!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RORKE...

This little guy is "2" years old today...and Wow I really need to take some current pictures of him. These are some of my favorites. He is such a cute little boy and he is so good natured and fun to be around. I Love him so much! HAPPY BIRTHDAY RORKSTER!

Grandma will take some pictures of you soon!

Happy Birthday Owen...

This little boy is "5" years old today. He is so much fun! He is a peanut...and I Love him so much! Happy Happy Birthday Owen...lets go to lunch and to the toy store! Yippy!

Happy Birthday Jacob...

Saturday this sweet cute little boy turned "7" years old...I am so happy that I am his Grandma. He is the sweetest kindest little boy. I took him shopping on Thursday to get him a present...he wanted motorcycle gloves and of course new toy motorcycles. We went to Plaza Cycle and then Toys R Us...I love spending time with him...He makes me HAPPY! I love you Jacob! You are the BEST!

A CELEBRATION...

February 10th...My Dad's Birthday.
I miss him so much and think about him every single day! I know he is happy and I know he is in a better place...
But I miss Him!
I miss the why he always said "Hello Luv" or "Goodbye Luv"...
I miss his wonderful smile and gentle ways...
I miss his voice with his cute British Accent...
I miss his kindness...
I miss hearing him pray...
I miss him saying "Not too Bad" when I asked him how he feels...
I miss him saying "Thank you Luv" for every little thing I did for him...
I miss his determination...
I miss his hugs and his kisses...
I miss talking to him...
I miss visiting him in San Diego...
I miss his stories...
I miss him asking "How are you Luv?"...
I miss him saying "Nevermind Luv"...when I tried to take care of his beautiful flowers that he could no longer take care of...
I actually miss taking care of him and doing things for him that he could no longer do for himself. I loved being of "SERVICE" to him.
I am going to "CELEBRATE" his birth tonight...My Mom, sisters and I are going to take balloons to his gravesite, and then go out to dinner and just remember "MY DAD" and how lucky we are to have had him in our lives.
I sure do miss my Papa Daddy...
Happy Happy Birthday Dad...I LOVE YOU!

Happy Happy Birthday Cole...

I call him...Coliepop, Coliepop...my little Coliepop...
Sweeter than candy on a stick
Huckleberry, Chimry or lime
If you had a choice
He'd be your pick...but Coliepop is mine! All mine...
I call him...Coliepop, Coliepop, my little Coliepop...

Six years ago today this cute little boy became part of my life...
He is the best! Cole is such a happy little boy...We used to tease him that he looked like a monkey...You know Curious George?...I LOVE THIS LITTLE BOY...
Happy Happy Birthday Coliepop!

2010 A Year Of Healing...

I am glad that 2009 is over. It was a hard year! I did learn a lot about myself. I am strong and I can do things I never thought I could! Helping with my Dad and being able to serve him and help him do the things that he could no longer do for himself was such a blessing. I am so thankful that I was able to be there! As much as I miss him I know that he is now free of pain and is happy and whole...and because of the plan of Happiness that I will one day see him again!
2010 is going to be a great year... one of healing...
I hope that 2010 is a good year for each of you also!

Happy Birthday Carrie Ann...

Hope you have a very happy day! I am so glad you are my daughter-in-law...I love you!I love that you are such a good mommy to Madi, Jacob and Owen. and that you are such a good wife to Ty. Thanks for being you!